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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1955

Page

5

Father of Six Cops Grand's Top Prize

Logan Bennett of Hodgenville Kentucky outshot 2023 trapshooters to win the Grand American Handicap and a $10000 first prize. Bennett edged Hugh B Sellers of Okolona and Bruce Doughman of Brookville Ohio by a single bird, breaking 99 of 100 at 19 yards. Dolly Isetts of Kenosha Wisconsin won the women’s competition with 93 birds at 20 yards.

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Boxscore highlights from scattered MLB games

Summary of multiple games featuring Detroit, Boston, New York, Washington, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Cincinnati with RBI, runs, hits, and pitching lines. Notable items include White and Piersall driving in Boston runs, Rizzuto and McDougal for Cleveland, and Hodges and Erskine homers in Cincinnati Brooklyn clash.

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Mamie Van Doren To Wed Bandleader Ray Anthony

Hollywood report that Mamie Van Doren plans to marry bandleader Ray Anthony next week in the Midwest despite earlier claims their romance ended. Anthony is touring Massachusetts, and the couple intends to meet en route by plane for the ceremony.

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See Big Field For Ellis Meet

Early entries indicate a large field for the Ellis Park Open golf tournament to be held September 11. Over 30 entries have been received, with players from Cedar Rapids Belle Plaine Clinton Atkins Magou Iowa City and Minneapolis awaiting tee times. The 27 hole event is sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce and entry should be mailed to the chamber or Ellis Park Golf Course.

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Oklahoma Gridder 16 Dies at Training Camp

Cordell Oklahoma reports a high school football player Ortiz Isbell aged 16 died at the annual pre season training camp. He collapsed while going out for an early morning drill and was the son of Mr and Mrs Roger Isbell of Cordell.

Theater Time Notices Across Local Theaters

Today showtimes list Paramount Iowa State Palace Marion C R Drive In Twixt Town and other venues. Featured films include You're Never Too Young Female on the Beach Jump into Hell Cobweb Marauders Soldier of Fortune Cell 2455 Death Row Seminole Uprising Sea Devils Caraboo Trail Oklahoma Annie Back to Gods Country Them Tanganika Rails Into Lara ie Black Tuesday with multiple daily screenings and shorts blocks.

Palace Marion C.R. Drive-In Caraboo Trail Oklahoma God’s Country

Hersholt Undergoes Operation In Santa Monica

Danish born actor Jean Hersholt aged 69, famed for playing Dr Christian on radio, was reported in good condition Saturday after an operation at a Santa Monica hospital near Hollywood.

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Chicago Tribune Little Fooler puzzle prize offer

The Chicago Tribune announces a prize of cash for solving the Little Fooler puzzle No 31 printed over the weekend. It mentions up to $2,000 if no winner, notes prior payouts exceeding $30,000, and urges readers to mail in solutions promptly.

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Clew Definitions Puzzle Highlights Ambiguities

Fragmentary crossword style clues mention forgiveness, tact, talk, and danger. Entries reference feelings trampled, drinking trouble, a doctor’s tact, and a damaged life. Other hints point to words like bond, weapon, punch, alive, and a gardener choosing plants with development in mind.

Puzzle rules and entry details for Chicago Tribune contest

Instructions describe how to enter Pussie No. 32 puzzle from the Chicago Tribune. Rules cover clipping and mailing, postcard bonus, address, receipt deadline, prize amounts, eligibility, and final judge decisions.

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