Babe Ruth Story review debates truth and pathos
A critical look at The Babe Ruth Story notes strong acting by William Bendix and Claire Trevor but criticizes scripted twists that mythologize Ruth’s life. The piece contrasts authentic moments with altered tales, citing Huggins suspensions and real 1930s events as evidence.
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Hawkeye postal matches crown top Iowa riflemen
In Des Moines AP report, Cedar Rapids shooter Bert Rosenberg posts a perfect 400 36 in Masters group while Ralph W. Travis of Waterloo scores 399 36, both near the top of Hawkeye conference results. Sprouls Cedar Rapids and Moadhiee Nevada entries also post high totals as top shooters in the event.
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Standings and Results in Major Leagues Tonight
American League standings show Boston and New York leading with records around 72 47 and 69 51 while Detroit trails. Thursday results include New York defeating Chicago and St Louis beating the Dodgers in night games. Friday schedules feature Cleveland at New York and Chicago at Boston with multiple probable pitchers listed.
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Doerr's eighth inning homer lifts Red Sox to 8 4 over Indians
Boston takes first in the American League after Bobby Doerr belts a two on base homer in the eighth, driving in Johnny Pesky and Ted Williams as the Red Sox beat Cleveland 8-4 at Fenway Park. Yankees beat White Sox 6-2 to stay within one game of Cleveland.
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City Club Wins in Cedar Rapids Horseshoe Play
City Club defeated C.J.0 local No. 3 10 to 6 in Cedar Rapids Horseshoe league. Bud Satchett the city champ lost to Joe Yeager 50 to 39 and to Everett Sproston 50 to 28. Cherry Burrell fell to the Independents B-1 in a second match.
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Iowa Mfg and Douglas to meet in Allied Industrial golf final
Iowa Manufacturing No. 1 faces Douglas Starch in the Allied Industrial league golf final set for Saturday at 7:30. The championship match, decided after playoff rounds at Ellis Park, will determine the league winner.
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Chicago Arch Ward Spars Over College All Star Game Rules
Chicago architect and Tribune sports editor Ward says the National Football League should bar Harry Gilmer from league exhibition games if he attends the College All Star game. Ward argues nonappearance leads to ineligibility and notes past penalties for players who skipped the All Star contest. Gilmer demands $80,000 in insurance and involvement from Washington Redskins owner Marshall colors the dispute.
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Hedges Outlines New College Grid Rules At Club Lunch
Big Nine official Horace Cap Hedges explained new football rules at a Lions Club event in the Roosevelt hotel. Players may use a tee for field goals or extra points with the coach inserting the tee on substitution. A sideline throw of the tee will be treated as illegal coaching.
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Toledo Marksman Wins $500 Prize
VANDALIA Ohio AP M C Rucker of Tolledo Ia won the 500 second prize in the preliminary handicap of the Grand American trapshoot here Thursday.
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Six Added to U S Davis Cup Team
New York report says the Davis Cup selection committee expanded the U S squad by six young players. The additions include Robert Falkenburg of Hollywood, E Victor Seixas Jr of Philadelphia, Richard Gonzales of Los Angeles, and Earl H Cochell, Harry E Likas Jr, and Samuel Match of San Francisco joining the earlier four-man team to defend the trophy against Australia.
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John Deere Eliminates Me Too in State Meet
John Deere of Waterloo advances to the state softball semifinals at Ellis Park Cedar Rapids by beating Ledyard 11-1 and Me Too 6-1. Frank Wolf and Ken Heatherton homer. Me Too previously beat Marshalltown 11-2 with Al Cherry homering. Waterloo scored five in the third inning to topple Cedar Rapids. GAMES FRIDAY SATURDAY listed.
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Suspension of Howard Chard after loss to Lee Oma
Syracuse reporting says heavyweight Howard Chard of Toronto was suspended indefinitely after being knocked out by Lee Oma of Detroit in the first round. Ringside crowd of about 2,300 surged at MacArthur Stadium demanding refunds and Chard’s return to the ring.
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YMB Golfers Tour Marion Golf Course Summary
Thirty seven golfers teed off at Indian Creek Country Club in Marion for the YMB Golfers Tour. Seven players earned distinct honors with Hal Olmstead posting low handicap 35 and Jack Young low net 32 after a seven stroke handicap. Chuck Ewald claimed two honors including most threes and closest to the pin on No 3. A postevent dinner and a brief meeting followed, with Tait Cummins noting Iowa football prospects.
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Beck's Win in CR Third Round Playoff
John Beck's team beat St. Andrews 12 to 4 in a third round softball playoff Thursday. The game ended in the fifth due to darkness. Aaron Baer and Gullick each had two hits to pace Beck's hitters Curley Arenas and Bisek Hibben and Stewart contributed for St. Andrews.
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Mangrum Opens Utah Open Lead in Salt Lake City
Sean Lloyd Mangrum fired a five under par 67 to take the early lead after 18 holes in the Utah Open in Salt Lake City. The $12,500 event draws PGA tour players as Mangrum seeks to stay atop the money list.
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Pirates Back Keokuk in 1949 Farm System Plans
H. Roy Hamey, general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced Thursday night the Pirates will back Keokuk in the Central Association league next year 1949, while Pittsburgh contemplates many changes in its farm system.
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Western League results and standings fragment
A partial Western League rundown lists team results and standings with scores such as Denver 163 61 and Springfield 53 62. The fragment mentions Quincy Danville Evansville and Decatur among others, with Pet and WL abbreviations and scattered percentages.
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Cedar Rapids Officials Association Plans 1948 Season Meetings
The Cedar Rapids Officials Association will hold its first 1948 49 meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in Coe gym A second meeting will be Thursday with twice weekly gatherings during the football forepart of the season Officers include Sam Cooper president Wayne Basler secretary and Harold Still vice president The Sept 8 meeting at Franklin high school will be attended by Lyle Quinn executive secretary of the Iowa High School Athletic Association
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Fight Results From New York Ring
Fragments report boxing results featuring a bout in New York with a 139 point tally noted and tainted by unclear wording. No clear winner or rounds stated.
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Kids' Champs See Game in Waterloo
Barney Morrison manager of Barney's Paint led the Kids' Paint league champions to Waterloo on Wednesday to watch the Danville Waterloo Three I League game. A sizable group including parents joined the trip.
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Playoff halt delays M-1 league final. Sunday games planned
The M-1 league playoff final was halted after four innings due to travel limits. LaPlant and Wilson were tied 0–0. Sunday’s 2:30 p.m. renewal aims to decide the series. LaPlant manager Kyach plans to assemble a team despite players vacationing. Harold DeWoody and Bob Stastny starred in Thursday’s four inning mound duel as LaPlant and Wilson race toward the title.
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Elks State Golf Tournament Opens In Oelwein
One hundred and four entries have been filed for the third annual Iowa Elks state golf tournament held here Friday Saturday and Sunday. The event draws players from multiple clubs seeking the state title.
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