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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1952

Page

3

Postmen Rally to 9-8 Victory Over Iowa Steel in Thriller

Monday night at Ellis Park Barne Hanson delivered a three run homer in the sixth inning to lift the Post Office to a 9-8 win over Iowa Steel. Hanson relieved Hibben and secured the final out as Iowa Steel rallied for six in the sixth. ZCBJ blanked St. James 10-0 in five innings with St. James missing star pitcher Bob Matthews who was at Boone.

Barney Hanson Ellis Park Post Office Iowa Steel Hanson Hibben Steelers ZCBJ St. James Bob Matthews Whitey’s Boone

Dorothy Kirby Opens Title Defense In WP Amateur Golf

Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta led qualifiers with a three over par 76 in the opening round of the Woman's National Amateur, defending her title after mastering 146 rivals. Claire Doran and Grace Lenczyk also qualified, while par 36 37 73 proved elusive for many.

Portland Ore Dorothy Kirby Atlanta Georgia Claire Doran Cleveland Dorothy St. Paul Grace Lenczyk Newington Conn

Minor Facts Results Monday Night in Major Leagues

International League games featured Strosnes ae Toronto and Montreal 3-11 with Bettele 2-2, while the American Association saw Milwaukee 7 Indianapolis 6 and Louisville 4 Kansas City 0. Pacific Coast League reported San Diego at Seattle postponed by rain. Southern Association results included Nashville 1 Lee Rock 0, Chattanooga 8 Memphis 5, Mobile 5 Atlanta 2, New Orleans 6 Birmingham 3. Texas League scores listed Tulsa 2 Dallas, San Antonio 5 Houston 3, report Beaumont 1 Oklahoma City 11 Ft Worth 2. Western League outcomes had Lincoln 5 Denver 2, Colorado Springs 1 Omaha 6, Pueblo 6 Sioux City 5, Des Moines 4 Wichita 3.

Strosnes Toronto Gontreal Bettele Milwaukee Indianapolis Louisville Kansas City Columbus St. Paul Minneapolis Charleston San Diego Seattle Southern Association Nashville Lee Rock Chattanooga Memphis Mobile Atlanta New Orleans Birmingham Tulsa Dallas San Antonio Houston Report Beaumont

Indians Rally and Fall Short Versus Cedar Rapids

In a continuation from page 13, Bowes was reached by a hit after a bunt play misplayed by Lotz. A wild pitch by Lotz allowed Wortman to score as Cedar Rapids pitcher Bowes remained in, then Lotz faltered in the eighth and Indians batted around for three runs. Harris opened with a single, Harrell doubled, Oberlin delivered an RBI single, Gravino, Harrell and Oberlin later forced in a run in the ninth before Lotz struggled and Ostby finished.

Bowes Moore Lotz Cedar Rapids Wortman Indians Harris Groce Truss Hetz Gravino Harrell Oberlin lLotz Ostby

Lyle Pickart Seeks Bat Title in Last M-J Tilt

Lyle Pickart of LaPlant-Choate can clinch the M-J league batting title Tuesday at Daniels by avoiding a game or collecting one hit in two at bats. Bob Hickman of Swab Motors trails with a .440 average on 22 hits in 50 at bats. Pickart sits at .450 with 18 hits in 40 at bats. A miss could drop him to .439 or .429, while one hit in two tries lifts to .452. one hit in four tries would drop him to .432. The drama also affects Wilson and fourth place, as Speeder's John McAreavy boosts his average to around .400 with three hits in three tries and home runs by Flockhart and White. The game features pitching by Roseberry and Tharp, with Van Cleve finishing, as manager Pinky Fuller earns the win and Speeder scores repeatedly.

Lyle Pickart LaPlant-Choate Daniels Jen ¢Hean Cam Bet Pickart Bob Hickman Swab Motors Wilson Link- Belt Speeder Packer John McAreavy Speeder Keith Flockhart Bob White White Bob Snyder Flockhart

Jimmy Clark Edges Jim Turnesa In Fort Wayne Open

Jimmy Clark, 31, of Laguna Beach California, defeated PGA National Champion Jim Turnesa by one stroke after a 69 in an 18 hole playoff to win the 15 000 Fort Wayne Open. Both players posted 272 in regulation 72 holes to reach the playoff. Clark’s victory secured the title and prize money.

Fort Wayne Ind Jimmy Clark Jim Turnesa

Time Out Bet Down Shabby Trick Sparks Dispute

A heated exchange erupts as a bettor challenges a bet on the winner, accusing the counterpart of a shabby trick while addressing Betty and questioning the fairness of the wager. The remark hints at trust issues and potential betting impropriety.

Betty

Turnesa, Clark Duel. Turnesa Wins Playoff on 17th

In a tight contest Turnesa took first place with the overall prize of 2,400 dollars while Clark earned 1,800 dollars for second. Clark sealed the playoff by sinking a six foot birdie putt on the 17th hole as Turnesa faltered with a short chip and a missed 10 foot par bid.

Turnesa Clark

Ford Konno Favored To Defend One Mile Title

Newark reports Ford Konno the 19 year old Olympic champion from Ohio State is favored to retain his national AAU senior men’s one mile freestyle title against seven rivals Tuesday night.

Newark N. J Ford Konno Ohio State

Rookie Honors To Bill Skowron

Bill Skowron, 21, Kansas City outfielder, won the Robert E. Hooey Memorial award as the American Association's top freshman. A New York Yankee farm hand, he bats and throws right, hitting about .340 with 28 homers and 120 RBIs. Milwaukee widened its lead toward the pennant, edging Indianapolis 7-6 to stay well ahead.

Louisville Bill Skowron Kansas City American Association Baseball Writers Robert E. Hooey New York Yankee Skowron Purdue University Milwaukee Brews Indianapolis

Elkader Edges West Union to Close Season 9 8

Elkader's baseball team defeated West Union 9-8 to cap the season at four wins, three losses and one tie. Tom Weston fanned 11 over six innings for Elkader while Mark struck out nine for West Union.

The Gazette Elkader West Union Elkader Fair Monay Tom Weston Mark Elkader Coeuaeee Foote Ott Weston, Robinson and

Terre Haute Phillies Clinch Series With 9-0 Win Over Burlington

Associated Press report details Terre Haute Phillies blanking Burlington 9-0, Ed Zinker pitching five-hitter, 10 team hits, three runs in first inning and four in seventh. Waterloo lefty Tom Breisinger pitched seven innings of one-hit ball in opener as White Hawks beat Quincy 9-0, Quincy then wins nightcap 7-6 highlighted by Marv Throneberry grand slam.

Associated Press Terre Haute ‘Phillies Evansville Burlington Ed Zinker Phillies Tom Breisinger Waterloo Quincy White Hawks Marv Throneberry Watson Olson Monroe Litzelfelner Wren Penfold Gardner Renevis Colits Anderson Throneberry

Saigh Tax Case Postponed to Friday

St Louis Cardinal owner Fred Saigh saw his income tax evasion charges postponed Monday with the hearing reset to Friday as the case remains unresolved.

ST. Louis INL St. Louis Cardinal Fred Saigh

Collins Decisions Glen Flanagan in Boston Bout

Tommy Collins the buoyant Boston bulldog promised to defend his duration title against any featherweight challenger. He fought Glen Flanagan of St. Paul for 15 rounds, using sharp footwork to dodge most rights until a single solid blow in the 12th brought Flanagan to a nine count. Collins expects to meet European champion Ray Famechon next.

Boston Tommy Collins Sandy Saddler Ray Famechon France Collins Glen Flanagan St. Paul Flanagan

White House Lunch Tips Springville 5-1 in softball

Cedar Rapids team White House Lunch of Springville defeated the Springville town team 5-1 in softball Sunday night. In the second game Paralta beat Odd Famous 9-6.

Springville White House Cedar Rapids Paralta Wite Tages Springcine Squire Ryan Clark Carmen Allien Sos Cde Ceaehessaaende Ruble Neilsen Dixon Pat

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