Sports as Big Business In Postwar US Economy
The New York Trust Company's The Index survey estimates the 1948 US sports bill at about 3 billion dollars including equipment costs and spectator admissions. It notes participation and attendance surges since 1936, with swimming and basketball as leading activities and hunting and fishing driving high consumer spending on gear, licenses, and related services.
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Adam Pratt to Operate Clinton in Central Loop
Adams Pratt Sloan sportsman of Sloan Iowa agreed to purchase the Clinton franchise in the Central Association He will operate Clinton in class C league Pratt will negotiate with Cubs farm director Jack Sheehan for player access The move preserves Central Association operation and leaves Cedar Rapids Western league entry uncertain
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Gavin Loses on TKO in Memorial Coliseum Bout
About 500 fans watched Tommy Gavin of Cascade fall to Billy Sangster in a third round TKO at the Memorial Coliseum armory. Sangster scored a decisive rally after Gavin led early, with Gavin knocked down and attended by medical staff before the referee stopped the fight.
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Red Sox Sign Rookie Outfielder Tom Wright
Boston signs 25 year old rookie outfielder Tom Wright from Louisville of the American Association for the 1949 season.
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Tyler vs Gra Y Stars Saturday Showdown
Tyler school will face an all star team from Gra Y clubs Saturday at 4 15 pm in the YMCA gym. Boys Secretary Keith Tow announced the lineup including Dars Bomkamp Jim Jeffrey Jackson Gordon Gilbertson Dick Douda Arthur Beck David May Jack Pickerill Dick Ouvar Dennis Kaplan Lyle Chittick Charles Mistikk Dave Ipsam and Figge.
Harrisons and Buchanans Dominate On Court
Scorers listed show Harrison with 9 and Buchanan with 10 leading a high scoring lineup. Players include Johnson 11 Hayes 9 and multiple teammates such as Chittick Pere Farrington and Broussard in a dense box score style.
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Clinton Franchise Decision Ties Cedar Rapids Plans
Adam Pratt said Clinton will operate in the Central Association without affecting Cedar Rapids in the Western or Three-I leagues. Jim Meehan will become Clinton’s business manager unless Cedar Rapids joins one of the two leagues.
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Durocher Fined Fitz Draws Ban in Tampering Case
Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler fined Leo Durocher $500 and banned Freddy Fitzsimmons from March 1 to April 1. The ruling resolves the Freddy Fitzsimmons tampering case tied to his shift from Boston to New York Giants last fall.
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Scott Elected Head of Fish Game Club
Ed Scott was elected president of the Linn County Fish and Game club Tuesday night at the group’s meeting in the ICBJ. Other officers named were Edger Clark vice president A N Cochey secretary and Paul Reickman treasurer. Lloyd Kiefer of Central City game warden for Linn county spoke on spearing fish during high waters on Iowa rivers.
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Missouri Valley Tennis Meet shifts to Iowa City
The Missouri Valley tennis tournament moves to Iowa City while the Iowa Open in Cedar Rapids will be held a week earlier. Players scheduled for the Valley and Cedar Rapids will travel on a single trip after national clay court dates are announced.
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Cage Standings National League Eastern Western Summary
National League standings show Eastern division leaders Anderson Syracuse Hammond Dayton b 24 R a 4 and Western clubs Tri Cities Oshkosh Vi Sheboygan Waterloo Denver with varied win totals.
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Iowa Conference Keeps Penn as Member
Iowa conference commissioner Robert Cass said Penn College remains a full member with a two year schedule to be drawn up. He dismissed rumors of a 10 day deadline and noted no decision date was set after a November meeting in Des Moines.
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Open Skating Meet at 7 30 On Wednesday
The Cedar Rapids Open skating meet is set for 7 30 pm Wednesday at the Roosevelt rink. The event list includes Juvenile bays 220 and many other heats with seniors, juniors, and midgets. Officials include Reserve Nevin Nichols, Starter Lloyd Goette, and finish judges Paul Krider and others.
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