Predictions and rumors swirl around 1952 Big Ten season
The column previews Hank McCormick's 1952 Big Ten forecasts noting Iowa coach Forest Evashevski's debut and hopes for at least one conference win. It flags Michigan as a championship threat, jokes about a dog on Camp Randall field, and predicts Ameche’s yardage, plus notes Wisconsin and other teams facing changes and trials for the season.
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Wisconsin State Journal
Hank
Iowa
Forest Evashevski
Pittsburgh
Indiana
Purdue
Hawkeyes
Wisconsin
Evashevski
McCormick
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Camp Randall
Alan
Ameche
Illinois
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Chuck Boero
Little Sisters
Dusty Rice
Binkey
Notre Dame
Frank Leahy
Leahy
Minnesota
Gophers
Madison
Lamont Gains in Fairbank Softball
Special to The Gazette Fairbank hosts opening softball tournament with Boetcher's of Waterloo and Lamont each winning 4 3 on Tuesday night Lamont defeated Westgate while Boetcher's downed the Fairbank All Stars in seventh inning bursts.
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West Liberty Driver One of Two Injured
Two racing drivers were injured at the Iowa State fair grounds race track in Des Moines. O. Doggett, 74, of Des Moines suffered serious chest injuries when he was thrown from his sulky after a trotter collision. Harry Mayerhofer of West Liberty sustained leg injuries when another pacer hit his sulky and he was thrown.
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Air is 20 Degrees Cooler Inside a Panama Hat
A curious note describes air inside a Panama hat as cooler by about 20 degrees. It implies shade and airflow differences for headwear, with a playful observation on thermal comfort.
Evansville Braves win two over Keokuk to lead Three-I pennant race
Evansville and Terre Haute split Tuesday night with Evansville taking 4-3 and 4-3 wins over Keokuk to move 72-72 in the standings while Terre Haute blanked Burlington 6-0. Evansville and Terre Haute hold 72 wins. Evansville trails by games and schedule favors Terre Haute with home games and an open date.
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Newhouser Plans Early Return to Spring Training
Hal Newhouser, once a Tigers standout, aims to start spring drills as soon as 1953 ends. He seeks 200 career victories with 197 already, credits improved shoulder and off season swimming and badminton for rehab, and notes reduced chances last year from limited pitching by manager Red Rolfe.
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Al Rosen Looms Large as Cleveland Tops Phillies in 11 Innings
Cleveland pitchers room for relief as Al Rosen homers in the ninth to thwart Bobby Shantz. Joe Collins drives a three run homer in the ninth to lift the Yankees past the Browns 6 3 in 11 innings. Dodgers beat Cardinals 4 3 as Giants rally past Pirates 14 7. Braves top Reds 2 0, Fondy delivers game winning hit in 13th.
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Frank Baumholtz
Sauer
Indians Rally Past Davenport In Final Tigers Victory
Cedar Rapids earns a 12-2 win over Davenport as Bud Daley notches his 14th victory and Harrell, Truss, and Gravino homer. Indian offense explodes with four runs in the fifth and two in the seventh to seal the game and boost Cedar Rapids within half a game of fifth place in the Three-I league.
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Brandon Town Team to Meet Brandon High Next Sunday
Brandon town team, after a 3-2 loss to Jesup last Sunday, will face Brandon high school squad in Brandon next Sunday.
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Wyoming Nine Defeats Cascade 10-4 In Makeup Match
Wyoming Nine topped Cascade 10-4 in a Maquoketa Valley league makeup game here Tuesday night. Hosch homered for Cascade. Two makeup games remain Dyersville at Guttenberg and Cascade at Dyersville. Streets and Smith pitched for Wyoming with Emmerson Moran and Schni contributing.
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States Move To Ban Maxim And Kearns In Ban Ban
New York suspended light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim and manager Jack Kearns for walking out on a London bout with Randy Turpin. States with NY agreements Illinois Connecticut Michigan Maine Pennsylvania Missouri Massachusetts Rhode Island may follow suit. Promoter Jack Solomons urged re negotiations and cited a letter Kearns allegedly sent promising Maxim against Turpin winner on June 10.
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Marengo Downs Marshalltown in Hawkeye State playoff opener
Marengo defeated Marshalltown 8 to 7 in the opening Hawkeye State league playoff game. Glen Drahn led Marengo with four singles and a double in five at bats. Dick Farmer added a homer with Jack Hess aboard. DeWoody pitched three hitless innings in relief.
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