Monona Battles Prairie du Chien In Scenic League Showdown
In eastern Iowa baseball Sunday four leagues stage regular games as Wapsie Valley winds down. Top clash pits Monona 11 3 against Prairie du Chien 10 5 in Scenic league action that could decide the title. Local schedule also includes Eastern Iowa Mechanicsville Aton Lisbon and other matchups across leagues.
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Prairie du Chien
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Navy Swimming Meet Crowns Two Double Winners
In Philadelphia the Navy swimming championships named two double winners. Charles Carrol, apprentice seaman from Miami representing Jacksonville Naval Base, won the 800-meter freestyle in 11 minutes 7 seconds. Albert Michael of Clinton Iowa, stationed at Natta Memphis, took the 100-meter freestyle in 1 minute 3.4 seconds and had earlier won the 100-meter breast stroke.
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Albert Michael
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Jacobs and Johnson tee off in Hyperion Best Ball
Cedar Rapids players John Jacobs and Chuck Johnson entered Friday in the 18 hole best ball at Hyperion club. The state open begins Saturday with 18 holes and ends Sunday with 36 more.
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Des Moines
John Jacobs
Chuck Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Hyperion Club
Upset Shocks Gonzales Brink Duo in National Doubles
In near 100 degree heat at Chestnut Hill the only upset in Friday’s quarterfinals and women’s semifinals came when Tom Brown and Irvin Dorfman beat Pancho Gonzales and Jim Brink 6-4 5-7 1-6 6-3 6-2. Davis Cup stars Talbert Mulloy Parker Schroeder and the top women’s pair Brough DuPont advanced.
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San Francisco
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New York
Richard “Pancho” Gonzales
Los Angeles
Jim Brink
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Gardnar Mulloy
Frank Parker
Ted Schroeder
Louise Brough
Margaret Osborne DuPont
Senators Rally Past Browns In 8 7 Win
In a high scoring American League game the Washington Senators defeated the St Louis Browns 8 to 7. Key plays included runs by Platt Pellagrini and Kokos with supporting hits from Christman, Coan, Robertson and Haerner. Haerner earned the win after Widmar took the loss as the crowd Count climbed to 3,769.
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Texans Clash for National Caddie Golf Title in Columbus
Two Texas youths, Don Addington of Houston and Johnny Barrett of San Antonio, faced off in a 36 hole match in Columbus to crown the nation’s top caddie golfer with Glory and a $1,500 four year college scholarship at stake.
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Des Moines Woman Tops Newton Golf Invitational
Des Moines player Mrs. Joe Furnas captured medalist honors in an 18 hole invitational at the Newton Country Club. Clubs represented included Tama Toledo Eldora Oskaloosa Ames Marshalltown Traer and Des Moines.
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Strow Named Drake Backfield Coach
Malcolm Strow, former Tulsa大学 football player, has been named backfield coach at Drake. Athletic Director Russ Cook announced the hire and said he will report on Monday.
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Malcolm Strow
Tulsa University
Drake
Russ Cook
Koll's Defeat Surprise to Leo Thomsen
MT VERNON Iowa Teachers Bill Koll a two time national collegiate champion was defeated in the Olympic wrestling tourney in London. Leo Thomsen Cornell college an alternate 136 pounder on the U S team said the loss was the biggest surprise for the U S forces. Thomsen who wrestled wins an exhibition match against an English team noted the Turks won the wrestling competition and that the U S team did about as well as expected with champions Glen Brand and Henry Whittenberg. Thomsen will discuss the interview on Bob Brooks Sports Finals on KCRG Saturday at 9 45 p m.
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Olympic torch ceremony thrills Thomsen after wres tle trip
Thomsen said the athletes stood for nearly four hours at the opening show as runners carried the flame to light the Olympic torch. He called the ceremony his greatest thrill. Thomsen and Gerald Leeman hitchiked to Scotland after wrestling and found British rations tight following meals at the American Olympic camp.
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Gerald Leeman
Scotland
Athletes Earn Degrees at Ames Summer Commencement
Eight former lettermen received degrees at Iowa State University summer commencement. The graduates include Ron Norman and Harold Ireland from Fairfield, Dave Jones of Omaha, Don Elk of Storm Lake, Bob Lary of Marion, Craig Sandahl of Des Moines, George Pickens of Kansas City, and Ken Schneider of Eldora across football basketball baseball track swimming golf.
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Fairfield
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Omaha
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Storm Lake
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Marion
Craig Sandahl
Des Moines
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Kansas City
Ken Schneider
Eldora
Trap Shoot Sunday At Anamosa Izaak Walton Grounds
Anamosa Iowa trap shooters are invited to attend a Sunday event at the Morley road grounds south of the city. The Anamosa chapter of the Izaak Walton League hosts the shooting day for interested participants and spectators.
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Izaak Walton League
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Dodgers Sued Over Pittsburgh Altercation
Pittsburgh foi Forbes Field witnesses Danny Jacino press photographer filed two suits against the Brooklyn Dodgers Friday. He alleges Dodger infielder Tommy Brown punched him during an altercation at the Pirates ballpark. Attorney P J McArdle said a writ of summons was served in trespass against the club and against Dodger coach Clyde Sakefort. The second writ against Brown was shelved for service within state bounds. Jacino says Brown cursed and slugged him and that other Dodgers kicked and punched him in the dugout in retaliation.
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All American Girls League plans Babe Ruth Foundation benefit
The All American girls baseball league announced a five game series between two league teams in Chicago from August 7 to 11. Spokesman Fred Lee said receipts, estimated around 100000 dollars, will be donated to the Babe Ruth Foundation.
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