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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1949
Page
10
A New Year letter argues that tree and shrub planting is the best defense against floods and erosion in Iowa. It links conservation to farming success, local taxes, and regional economies, urging citizens and sportsmen to act.
Waterville high school girls basketball seek a return to the state finals after nine straight victories. Led by Lotus Huffey averaging about 21 points per game, the team lost two early games to McGregor and Monona, then routed Monona 42 18. The lineup features Clarice Baalson Zelpha Kelly Janet Soebakken Eilene Baalson Marion Jacobson Jean Mathis and Helen Seele under coach Ray Brainard.
In Iowa City St Marys High School may be without several key players for a rivalry game with Immaculate Conception Cedar Rapids. Dale Seydel has rejoined practice after a rib injury, while Paul Flannery recovers from an ankle sprain and flu. Immaculate Conception brings a seven game win streak to the contest.
Regional high school games listed by county for Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Cities and matches include Benton County Atkins at Newhall Wapsie eight at Hawkeys and many others across Cedar Rapids Linn County Delaware and surrounding areas with many venues and pairings noted.
A garbled list of basketball games outlines Saturday schedules across Iowa towns like Sigourney Kinross Guernsey Montezuma and Decorah with several matchups including Waverly Waterloo and Monticello. Sunday features Clarksville New Hartford and St. John’s Cascades games among others.
Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck says he plans to draw three million fans at the Lakefront Stadium in 1949. He credits the 1948 pennant run and Satch Paige’s 78,382 attendance as proof the team can draw big crowds with a stronger club. He predicts the Red Sox, Yankees, and Phillies as rivals and notes ongoing player purchases and trades to improve the team.
Fragmentary crossword clues from a page show scattered letterplay and word hints. The readable bits include terms like river boat and tellurium symbol and random fragments that resemble a puzzle grid.
In Del Monte California 87 amateurs are listed to play in Bing Crosby s $10 000 National amateur golf championship set for January 14 15 and 16 Leading the field are Del Webb Yankees owner Lefty O Doul ex major league manager Jimmie Dykes and stars Bones Hamilton Ernie Nevers Biff Hoffman with Crosby also in the field Professional invites include Ben Hogan Sam Snead Byron Nelson.
The article notes multiple 1948 Golden Gloves champions may return to defend titles. Bob Smith, the 185 pound holder, is considered likely to enter again. Burrell Smith’s brother won the 147 title in 1947 and was runner up in Chicago. Other 1948 champs include Bob Rossie turned pro, Seydel active, Berens retired for studies, and John Orn moved to Canada.
McGregor Clayton county hosts girls and junior high boys basketball tournaments at the high school. Elkader meets Guttenberg in the first round with byes for most teams. Strawbery Point faces Marquette, McGregor vs Luana. Edgewood plays the winner of the Lyon round. Monona paired with Marquette. Luana with McGregor and Guttenberg vs Garnavillo in openers.
Iowa State college will begin a nine dual meet season January 15 at Wisconsin in Madison under Coach Hugo Otopalik. The Cyclones will also enter the Big Seven meet in Ames on February 4-5 and compete in NCAA at Ft. Collins and the national AAU at Cedar Rapids April 7-9. Captain Glen Brand leads the squad with four other lettermen returning.
Boxing promotion in Omaha announces Sterling Ingram of Denver will face World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis in a four round equiin match. Ingram, stationed at Lowry Field, recently stopped Tex Boddie and Spaulding, with prior losses to Boddie and De Lacruz in nearby rings.
Scores show Swab Motor and Allen Tire teams prevailing while Fauerbach Beer faltered late. Standouts include Nelson 606 Diehl 600 and Commer 548 with Melichar 616 for Rex Air, plus high series by Verg Hammars 652 and Edrie Johns 505. A holiday greeting closes the notes.
Denison IA will host the third annual Golden Gloves sub-district boxing tournament on January 21-22. The Denison American Legion sponsors the event.
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