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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1947

Page

19

Amateurs vie for 20 spots in All American meet

Felice Torza of Weatherfield Conn led 100 amateurs seeking 20 qualification places in the All American amateur golf division at Chicago with an 88 four under par. John Barnum Elmhurst and three more tied at 71. Joe Louis carded 78 as women begin quest for 17 positions in the All American open. tournament offers 30 401 07 in prizes across three divisions.

Chicago INS Felice Torza Weatherfield Conn John Barnum Suburban Elmhurst Joe Louis A Terza Joe Switzer Fe Garth Beaumont Texas

Snappers Fall at Home in Fourth Loss of Season

Anamosa Reforma tory Snappers lost 8-4 to the Comanche fans Sunday. They host Monticello July 4th at the reformatory diamond while Solon plays here Sunday. Miliff, Casteel, Davis credited in summary.

Anamosa Reformatory Monticello Reformatory Diamond Solon Miliff Casteel Davis

United Kingdom breaks U S net meet domination

The United Kingdom defeated the United States in a quarterfinal tennis match as Conning Todd of Hidden Valley Calif. fell 7-5 6-4 to the UK. Doris Hart and Louise Brough advanced to the semifinals with key wins downing opponents in straight sets.

Cong Me United Kingdom United States Todd Hidden Valley Calif Ao Doris Hart Miami Fla Florian Jean Bostock England Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Miss Hart Nancy Wynn Bolton Austria Eng Oanee San Fran Pauline Betz Kay Stammers Menzies Jack Kramer Bob Falkenberg Great Britain Derek Barton Geoff

USA Pair Seals Top Seed Win After Rain Delay

Paish 6 2 6 4. The first set finished before the shower and the United States duo, top-seeded in this division, confirmed their ranking when play resumed on the slippery grass.

Paish United States

Modest Budge Patty Advances in All England Championships

London reports Budge Patty of Los Angeles, perceived as the world's most modest tennis player, booked plane reservations multiple times expecting losses yet won each day. He now reaches the semifinals after beating opponents Drobny and Scene, following earlier wins at the All England Championships.

London Budge Patty Los Angeles Oon A Ee Saa Tee Drobny Tom Scene Bean Teuers Wadena

Bee Buffalo M Ret Cents: Oat Moore 15 Percent

Fragmentary sports item notes a Buffalo matchup with oat Moore at 15 percent. Names and specifics are unclear in the unreadable OCR segment.

Ghezzi Near Elimination in British Open Meet

Vic Ghezzi teeters on elimination at the British Open. Among late finishers, he fights for a place in the tournament proper alongside four other Americans. Norman Von Nida led with 69 at Hoy Tuesday for 139 total. British hopes Cotton and Henry contend against an American five-man bid led by Sam Snead.

Liverpool England Vic Ghezzi Rum Norman von Nida Hoy Henry Oe Arrowe Park Hoy- Cotton

Deceased's Estate Payment Notice Drafted

Incomplete OCR fragment notes settlement or payment to creditors connected to a deceased person. Details about beneficiaries, amounts, or dates are unclear in the text. Further readable data needed to form a complete record.

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Fragmentary OCR text with missing context prevents identifying people places or events for a valid summary card. No clear entities or action present in readable portions.

Mack Returns for His Meriden Day

Meriden Conn AP reports 84 year old Mr Baseball Mack returns for Meriden Day with the Philadelphia A's in town for a night exhibition against a local semi pro club. A parade and banquet will precede the game drawing about 10 000 fans.

Meriden

One Run Lot of Hits Stuns McGraw at Fairhope

Virgil McGraw exited the mound after being knocked out of the box as the Fairhope Cardinals racked up hits. Guards later found him hours later bathing in Mobile Bay near Atmore prison.

Fairhope Ala Virgil McGraw Fairhope Cardinals Atmore

Graziano Set for Final Training Ahead of Title Fight

Rocky Graziano, New York middleweight, is due in Chicago Tuesday to begin final training for his title bout with champion Tony Zale at the Chicago Stadium. He has twice delayed the trip to be with his ailing daughter Audrey and will work out at Ringside gym in the Loop.

Graziano Chicago Rocky Graziano New York Wee Tony Ep Audrey

Sixty 1941 American League regulars still active this year

A baseball note reports that sixty players who were regulars in 1941 remain active in the current season. It highlights the longevity of veterans across teams and positions in the American League.

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