1948 Cedar Rapids Gazette best sports action photos
The Gazette’s 1948 sports action photos in Cedar Rapids earned high marks from the staff and contests. Notable images include Murray Wier in flight and midget racer clashes. open golf, Golden Gloves boxing, and intramural football at Hill Park drew praise. Don Padilla’s Wier shot wasLife magazine reprint and Iowa AP runner up. Other entries may win further honors as results unfold.
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The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Murray Wier
Hill Park
Don Padilla
Life Magazine
Iowa Associated Press
Iowa Hawks Endure Strong 1948 Athletic Year
The 1948 season showcased star performers Murray Wier and Wally Ris, leading Iowa in basketball and swimming with records and high honors. Captain Joe Scarpello anchored wrestling, while football endured a comeback year with four wins and five losses. New coaches joined Iowa athletics across track golf gymnastics football swimming, and Bresnahan retired as track chief.
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Iowa City
Murray Wier
Wally Ris
Wier
Iowa
Hawks
Michigan
Wolverines
London
Ris
Joe Scarpello
Carlson
Francis Cretzmeyer
Frank O'Connor
Norman Holzaepfel
Bob Fitch
Leonard Raffensperger
James Counsilman
Orge Bresnahan
Seeks To Halt ABC for Color Line in Tourney
Newark New Jersey civil rights official Arthur Chapin urges the American Bowling Congress to admit fall players of all races to state tournaments. He argues the ABC should open competition before Atlantic City events this summer, challenging its claimed role as championship authority.
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Newark
N. J
New Jersey
CIA
American Bowling Congress
ABC
Atlantic City
Alfred Driscoll
Arthur Chapin
New Jersey Cio
Knuckleball heads for Cubs and Phillies catchers
Phillies catcher Andy Seminick warns about the knuckleball as Bob Scheffing of Chicago prepares to handle it. Leonard, traded to Chicago, adds challenge. Seminick recalls catching tough pitches and predicts rough season ahead for Scheffing.
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Philadelphia
Andy Seminick
Philadelphia Phillies
Bob Scheffing
Chicago Cubs
Scheffing
Eril
Leonard
Phillies
Chicago
Bob
Seminick
Sai Leyland
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Murray the Magnificent
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Wisconsin
Ted Bloomquist
Glendale
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Ce Mar Oval
Red Kettering
Bo Rossie
Fred JP Booker
Omaha
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University of Ilown
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Iowa Isihtmen
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Dick Woodard
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