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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1947
Page
14
Walnut trees from the state forest nursery at Ames will be distributed as one year seedlings in spring 1948 under Norris Doxey and Clark McNary acts. Yearling walnuts for spring planting are available at $8.50 per thousand through county agricultural agents state conservation officers and soil conservation representatives. Orders should be placed early.
Forest Field reports car display on First Avenue showing a moose arrive from Canada. B. Bain and E. Forey recall 40 days in the cold as the moose was frozen solid. Mt Vernon hosts the year’s largest fox hunt yielding four foxes and several rabbits.
Craig Wood says no revolution among top golfers and that the tour will continue as planned after Corcoran Metz disputes. Wood praises Corcoran’s work, notes factional discontent is limited to a few players, and cites a growing golf industry with high future prospects.
Jackie Robinson, sensational Negro second baseman, led with 40 steals last season in the International League and was caught stealing 15 times, highlighting his aggressive base running.
New York aims to start the season with Mickey Vernon at first base after a .353 batting title year. The club plans to push talks with Clark Griffith and Senators, weighing Bill Johnson and others in a Vernon deal while denying Williams’ involvement.
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Earl Harrist of Syracuse led International League pitchers in fielding with 1,000 points after tossing two no hitters last season.
Lack of housing facilities forces cancellation of the annual Dubuque Diocesan basketball tournament. Fr. Daniel B. Coyne announced the news on Saturday after canvassing options. The event at Loras College was set for February 3.
Marshalltown hosts the Iowa AAU basketball tournament February 9 through 16 with fourteen teams officially entered. Officials note the entry deadline is two weeks away and expectations point to the maximum field being accommodated.
Iowa Man surged to a 63-30 victory over Penick and Ford as Bob Tvrdik scored 20 and Ozzie Drakos 19 for the Manufacturers. Vern Hendryx sealed a 36-35 Quaker Oats win over Cherry Burrell with a late free throw after a 22-9 lead at halftime. Art Wall and Hendryx led the Quakers with nine and seven points. Wilson's routed Collins Radio 35-18 as Emory Sample led the Packers with 2 points in a quick early lead and Ward Swift topped Collins with seven.
Des Moines AP reports Drake University reveals a nine game football schedule for 1947. The slate includes matchups against Cane, Tomse, Bere, Get St Louis and Wie ay with dates and venues to be announced.
Kinney Shoes defeated Armstrongs 30 27 in a Y M C A Commercial league game Friday night. Ozzie Drahos scored a late field goal to settle the issue with under a minute left. Chuck Elias led Kinney with 10 points while Dean Selker and others contributed. Standings show Kinney tied for the lead after a strong first half.
Grounds and buildings committee of the University of Iowa athletic control board authorized a subcommittee to study seating expansion for the field house. Professor Karl Leib said cost estimates would go to a February 1 meeting. a third tier above the court and larger bleachers at ends are proposed to raise capacity from 14,000 by about one third. Athletic director Dad Schroeder called prospects encouraging.
Fragmentary ad claims a doctor’s formula relieves pains from arthritis sciatica and other ailments by circulating in the blood after the first dose. It promises rapid relief from poisonous wastes and acids and urges readers to try it to confirm results.
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