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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1946

Page

15

Five Lettermen On Marion Team

Marion high school football opens practice with 45 to 50 boys under Coach Lester Hipple. Five returning lettermen listed include Winton Gable Dallas Carsner Dick Jeffrey Don Whittemore and John Bunting. Season opens with Belle Plaine at home September 13 and features six more minor letter winners.

Marion High School Lester Hipple Winton Gable Dallas Carsner Dick Jeffrey Don Whittemore John Bunting Bob Page Charles Kurt John Vernon John Schlotterback Bob Clark Stan Oakley

Unclear AP Sports Brief with Mixed Runners and Distances

An AP style snippet lists runners and distances across multiple cities including Brooklyn Los Angeles Oakland and Sacramento. Names mentioned include Chalky Wright Frankie Moore Job Thomas Eddie Aposteli Eddie Prince Julie France and Sheik Rangel with various times around 134 to 157. The passage is fragmented and lacks complete context or results.

Associated Press Vy —Rerce Brg Eddieurphy Brooklyn Sohony Dell Chalky Wricht Los Angeles Job Thomas Frankie Moore Oakland Sacramento Fred Aposteli San Aweetnes Sheik Rangel A Jose Calif Eddie Prince Julie France

Wilson Packers Clinch Second With 5 4 Win Over Collins Radio

Wilson Packers defeat Collins Radio 5 4 to finish no worse than second in the M-1 race. Bill Brown and Heefner pitched two scoreless innings each, but Brown faced trouble in the final frames as Wilson secured the victory. The Packers ended with a 1?2 record.

Oe Ee Ae Wilson Packers Collins Packers Bill Brown Heefner Wilson Brown John Q David

Umpires Dominate Cedar Rapids Baseball Season Close

In Cedar Rapids the season ends with a veteran quartet of M-1 league umpires handling nearly all games. Fans express varied opinions on calls while praising umpiring overall as crucial to the fun, with House of David praised as a strong team and managers noting fairness in the season’s debates.

Cedar Rapids Iee Gok Clan M-1 Rallye Lipene Nenter Vets House of David Stunk Concamint House of David Frank Tvrdik Frank

Rope Break Delays Flag at Tournament of Champions

Fans wondered why the flag did not fly at the centerfield pole as a rope broke during flag raising. Firemen installed a chain Tuesday. it was quickly broken by curious kids. A new rope will be installed and the flag will fly at Sunday's Tournament of Champions.

M-1

Radiomen Lose Late Lead as Collins Radio Fails to Close

With two out and two on, Bob Stastny singled for a run. Bill Tylee hit a scratch double and cleared the bases after an error. Rozek, replacing Brown, shut down the Radiomen through five. Collins Radio had 10 hits but could not push across late runs as darkness halted play.

Bob Stastny Bill Tylee Tylee Lefty Rozek Brown Heerney Martin Dvorak Blackman Carl Schirm Rozek Collins Umps Bob Brown

Brill Joins Notre Dame Football Staff

Marty Brill former Knute Rockne era backfield star signs as an assistant football coach at Notre Dame. The ex marine previously coached at Loyola University in Los Angeles.

South Bend Ind Ins University of Notre Dame Marty Brill Knute Rockne Brill Loyola University Los Angeles

Trenton Juniors Win Set Up Clash With Los Angeles

In Charleston South Carolina Trenton New Jersey and Los Angeles are top teams in the American Legion Little World Series. Trenton beat Cincinnati 6 4 Tuesday and Los Angeles defeated New Orleans Blue Jays in the opening double elimination game.

Charleston S. C INS American Legion Trenton N. J Los Angeles Cincinnati New Orleans Blue Jays M Cincinnati New Meet

Robinson to Stay With Montreal Royals

Montreal president Hector Racine said Jackie Robinson will stay with the Montreal Royals for the rest of the season and play through the Little World Series. Rumors of a Dodgers call up were denied as Montreal has already clinched the International League pennant.

Montreal Jackie Montreal Royals Brooklyn Dodgers Hector Racine Royals Racine Robinson

Fort rounds in men's state softball tourney winners

Des Moines reports the Fort team advances in the men's division of the state softball tournament after a Tuesday set of victories.

Des Moines INS Fort

Baseball Reform Talks Progress in MLB Labor Bargain

Ford Frick and Will Harridge indicated proposed reforms in MLB player demands are acceptable after day long meetings. The four changes include a minimum salary and barn storming season extension. Both leagues expect to reach agreement by Wednesday.

Chicago Ford Frick Will Harridge

McKinley Sophomores To Report Thursday

Sophomore football players at McKinley High School begin practice Thursday at 9 a.m. under coaches and athletic staff guidance. Schedule includes initial conditioning and team setup sessions for the fall season.

McKinley McKinley High School

Ball Moves Ahead In City Net Meet

Ball Moves Ahead In City Net Meet with singles wins by Ball over Ed Doty and Dr. Howard at Winkle 6 2 6 2. Ken Bail and Bud Hollander set to play at Kenmore at 4 15 p.m. Sees singles title and annexed doubles crown on Sunda y as tournament committee announces mixed doubles draw with several pairings.

Ed Doty Dr. Howard Winkle Ken Bail Bud Hollander Kenmore Taurstay Tae Harold Lien Ruth Zieke Henry Gundling Beulah Detweiler Malcolm @oy Ardell Coy Jack Bell James Bell Tom Grayston Wi Lien Zieke Lachine Detweiler Rath Howard Erwin Betty Lutz Winner Coy Coy Bell

Robson to Attempt Dirt Track Record at State Fair

Robson, Indianapolis speedway champion, arrives at the Iowa State Fair to try for a new half mile dirt oval world record. He will drive his rocket car, among the fastest of its size in the country, on Thursday at Des Moines.

Robson Des Moines George Robson Iowa Fairgrounds

Big Nine Teams All Hard at Work

Associated Press reports Western conference drills in nine schools with 542 candidates and 125 lettermen reporting for opening practices at Michigan Minnesota Ohio State Northwestern Iowa Purdue Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin. Notre Dame opens its 58th season with 81 hopefuls including 42 former monogram winners.

Associated Press Michigan Minnesota Ohio State Northwestern Iowa Purdue Indiana Ilinois Wisconsin Notre Dame Frank Leahy

Fragmentary Car Trouble Notes Mention Multiple Systems

The text lists potential mechanical issues including radiator cooling system fan belt tires spark plugs oil chassis transmission and differential, indicating broad car trouble and overheating concerns. It reads as a stream of overheated or failing components with scattered phrases.

Davenport Takes Early Lead in Wide Baseball Wins

Davenport surged ahead to a 10-4 victory over Danville while edging Springfield 6-5 in extra innings. Haute triumphed 11-5 over Decatur and Waterloo defeated Gems 11-2 in the day’s baseball action.

Danville Davenport Springfield Cubs Ceim the As Haute Decatur Waterloo Gems

Westfall and Hamm Out After Arm Fractures

In Alma Michigan two Detroit Lions players suffered arm fractures in a free play. Fullback Bob Westfall and halfback Huel Hamm were injured Tuesday, ending their early season chances.

Alama Mich Detroit Lions Bob Westfall Huel Hamm

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