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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1949

Page

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C R Open Pairings and First Hole Scores Revealed

A long list of players led by Laddie Kempa Gene Battistoni Milton Ward and Bill Black is shown with tee times and first 18 hole scores. The page details pairings from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines and includes withdrawals amateurs and timing across morning and afternoon sessions.

Ul O' Ismark Nick Meigs White Beach Barber Los George Valuck Gan Fe de Blevins Kansas City James L. Miller Ray Hill Pecepas Ed Furgol Coria Rty Purgol Albuquerque Fred Hawkins Spomer. Com Laddie Kemat Stillwater Okla Labron Harr Alahoma City Otto Greiner Baltimore Eric Monti Santa Monica Calif Gene Battistoni Arlington Heights Chuck Taylor Tulsa Les Handt Independence John Jacobs Cedar Rapids Bob Crow Shreveport Dave Douglas Newark Del Glenn Reed Vinton Earl Wilde Moline Ted Lockie Davenport John M. Fox Madison Wis Skip Carlson Iowa City Charles Burkhart Cedar Rapi Jack Anderson Park Rapids Harlan Benshoof Des Moines Paul H. Wessell David Resser Jim Kopel Waterloo Bill Sverkeson Minneapolis George Hooley Peoria Paul M. Barton Sam Valuck Musketan Mich Pat Wilcox Bo Winniger Ted Neist Walla Walls Wash Tom Crabbe, Jr Joe Brown Bill Mowbray Lincoln Neb Robert Valentine Centerville Neil Opper Mason City Chuck Johnson Howie Atten Oelwein Richard Lundahl Logen Utah Paul Kearn Pemebampton N. Y Des_ Moine Henry Ransom St. Andrews Bud Williamson al Howard Harry Sonderstrom Joe Sadd Yatp Aed Slag Bill McPartland Newt Baffler Aoe Bob Clem Arthur Robinson Keokuk John Peters Ottumwa Bill Ferguson Boone Bill Smith George Arnold Jack C. Smith Sid Richardson Dale Smith Bloomfield Ken Kreuger Mal Rowert Muscatine E. J. McManus Charles Jele Washington Robert Mitchell Thomas T. Y Fort DS J. O Aes York “City Wunaree al Stieger D. G. O Porter Dick Hovey Chick Adams Sioux City Vdew A.M. P.M Laddie Kempa J ‘ Richardso Milton Ward Bill Black Donald J. Palmer Robert G . Clem Hal B. Wadshaw Owerth Vines al Howard Babe Bo Win Paul Kern Henry Ransom Dick Lundahl James Patrick Quinn Bill Ferruson Arthur M. Robinson

Lanier and Martin Drop Baseball Suit

Max Lanier and Fred Martin, Cardinals pitchers known as Mexican league jumpers, will request dismissal of their $2.5 million suit against organized baseball. Danny Gardella's $300,000 claim remains, arguing the reserve clause harmed his livelihood after his ban for joining the Mexican league in 1946.

NEW York Max Lanier Fred Martin St. Louis Cardinals Cardinal Fred Saigh Saigh Lanier Martin Danny Gardellasr

Middleground Wins Honeful Stakes At Saratoga

Middleground from Robert J. Kleberg's King Ranch captured the Honeful stakes at Saratoga Springs, finishing six lengths ahead in six and a half furlongs in 1 18 2/5.

Saratoga Springs Middleground Robert J. Kleberg King Ranch

Cedar Rapids Open Coverage Moves On Air

KCRG continues Cedar Rapids Open reporting with live updates and event highlights. The station provides ongoing coverage from the Cedar Rapids venue, detailing competitors, scores, and key moments during the tournament.

Cedar Rapids golfers shine at C R Open scoring 69s

Local Cedar Rapids players dominated the C R Open with notably low rounds. Shields led the pack, posting a 69 after clutch recoveries, while Teal surged with birdies and an eagle on Nos. 4 to 6.

Free bus runs today to Cedar Rapids Open site

A free bus will operate today between the Twenty third street SE parking lot and the Cedar Rapids Country club golf course. The service is announced Saturday night by the Young Men's bureau sponsor of the Cedar Rapids Open.

Ellsworth Vines Bill McPartland Chuck Taylor Don Palmer Leonard Dodson Newt Bassler Henry Ransom Ted Neist Eric Monti Charlie Burkart Elmcrest al Stieger Ellis Park Jaci Anderson Park Rapids Minn Twenty-third Street Cedar Rapids Country Club Young Men’s Bureau

North English reaches Cedar Rapids novice final

North English defeated Rowley 11 to 1 as N Fuller threw a no hitter through four innings due to the 10-run rule. Craemer's beat Blairstown 12 to 2 with Trosky collecting three singles. Barney's Paint topped Lindy's Sandwich Shop 4 to 2 in a late thrilling game. Community House of Cedar Rapids won 37 to 0 in a no-hitter by Happel and Cramer over Hart's Loop Service. The semi finals are set in Memorial stadium.

Cedar Rapids Memorial Stadium Rowley N. Fuller Community House of Billy Happel Doug Cramer Hart Bob Kazimour Hal Trosky Craemer Blairstown Trosky Kleiman Lindy’s Sandwich Shop Barney’s Punter Dennison Burnell

Southern Pride Dominates Dade Memorial Handicap

M. J. Dant's Southern Pride led from the start to win the $1,500 A. B. Dade Memorial handicap at Dade Park Kentucky on Saturday.

Southern Pride Dade Park M. J. Dant

Aussies Rally to Avert Davis Cup Defeat in Five Set Thriller

Australian stars John Bromwich and Billy Sidwell staged a dramatic comeback at Forest Hills to topple Billy Talbert and Mulloy in five sets 3-6 4-6 10-8 9-7. The victory keeps the challenge round alive with singles looming for Ted Schroeder, Frank Sedgman and Pancho Gonzales.

Forest Hills N.Y John Bromwich Billy Sidwell Billy Talbert Ep Mulley Ted Schroeder Frank Sedgman Pancho Gonzales Sidwell Lee

Yanks Rally Behind Byrne to Beat Indians 4-0 in Cleveland

Tommy Byrne pitched a two hit shutout as the Yankees defeated the world champion Indians 4-0 in Cleveland. A crowd of 82 747 watched Byrne outshine Early Wynn while Ken Keltner and Dale Mitchell collected Cleveland hits. The win kept New York 1 1/2 games ahead of the Red Sox in the standings.

Cleveland (Ap Tommy Byrne New York ‘Yankees Cleveland Indians Ed Byrne Wynn Yanks Boston Red Sox White Sox Chicago Ken Keltner Dale Mitchell Cleveland Byrne Bobby Brown Charley Silvera

Bosox Roll 7-2 to Trim White Sox, Extend Gap

Boston's Ted Williams and Vern Stephens homer twice each to power a 7-2 win over Chicago. Chuck Stobbs earned his ninth victory as the Red Sox kept pace in the pennant race, while Birdie Tebbetts clashed with an umpire in protest after a call.

Chicago Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Vern Stephens Chuck Stubbs Chicago White Sox New York Williams Stephens Stobbs White Sox Birdie Tebbetts Red Jones

Playoff Tonight At Belle Plaine In East Central Iowa League

Special to The Gazette Belle Plaine Williamsburg North English meet for a one night playoff to determine pairings for the league tourney. North English and two other clubs each hold 16-12 records while Ladora tops at 18-10. Two games at 6 30 and 8 30 decide first round seeds with winners advancing to a best two out of three series for the league title.

The Gazette Belle Plaine Williamsburg North English Marengo Ladora

Ponder Wins 39th American Derby in Fastest 3-Year-Old Time

Calumet Farm's Ponder won the 39th American Derby at Washington Park Chicago in 2 0 2 5 for a mile and a quarter. The victory made him the uncrowned 1949 champion of his class and broke the track record set by Fervent in 1947.

Chicago Calumet Farm Ponder Washington Park

Trouble Ahead for East Iowa's Prep Grid Champs

Eastern Iowa high school football faces renewed title pressures as defending kings grapple with stronger schedules and larger squads. Postville battles with a lean veteran core. Wellman loses stars while Keota and Oelwein show promise in golf and football. Tipton, Franklin, and Tama aiming for conference laurels as new coaches take charge.

East Iowa Eastern Iowa Chuck Joss Anamosa Dale Fogle Fayette Upper Iowa

Neighbor Night Sparks Cedar Rapids Clinton Clash at Memorial

Memorial stadium hosts Neighbor Night as Cedar Rapids faces Clinton for fourth place in the Central Association. General Manager Jim Meaghan asks fans to bring neighbors with special tickets available until 4 p.m. Game kicks off at 8:05 p.m. Stanwood night follows with about 200 fans and the Stanwood band.

Memorial Stadium Cedar Rapids Clinton Central Association Jim Meaghan Stanwood Paul Putnam Iowa

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