Anamosa Tops Speeder Nine in 6-0 Shutout Battle
Niles of Anamosa earned a 6-0 victory over Speeder Nine at Daniels after Al Kolarik limited Speeder to four hits. Rabbit Sawyer driven by three singles led Anamosa’s offense, supported by Bernie Edwards and Benhart. Speeder’s lone score came on a first-inning walk and base hit sequence before Anamosa pulled away in the fifth.
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Tait Cummins
Anager Leo Casner
Speeder
M-1
Daniels
Niles
Anamosa
al Kolarik
Oxford Junction
Joe Havlik
White Sox
Rabbit Sawyer
Bernie Edwards
Benhart
Sawyer
Ray Bader
Renhart
Bader
Edwards
Orton
Sane
Darik
Tee Venport
Os E
Sen
Corer
Rumm
Ceyna
Gat Finnings
Ehrmann
Itcher
Ceynar
Winn Neitcher
Stedela
Wernimont
All-Star and Local Games Highlight July Fourth Card
A twin bill opens with Daniels-LaPlant-Choate versus Collins Radio at home. An all-star squad faces Marshalltown American Legion while Wilson teams face Rath of Waterloo. V F W draws Seahawk nine in Ottumwa. Anamosa meets Reformatory Snappers inside the prison. Umpire Ted Vernimont recalls a friendly on field altercation with Art Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M-J
Daniels — LaPlant-Choate
V.F.W
Ottumwa
Marshalltown
Ames
Cedar Rapids
Tvrdik
Wilson
Independence
LaPlant-Choate
Collins
LaPlant-Collins
Wilson Packers
Rath’s of
Waterloo
Anamosa
Niles
Fruehauf
Umpire Fritz McPartland Surprises Waterloo In Doubleheader
The veteran minor league umpire Fritz McPartland, famed for stern calls and a princely stance, helped Belden Hill in the Valley League by stepping in at Waterloo. He faced Cletus Dixon’s protests without backing down, ending the clash with decisive, quiet authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belden Hill
McPartland
Belden
Fritz
Waterloo
Cletus Dixon
Dixon
Craemer's, Elks and WEW Kids Triumph in Youth Baseball
Craemer's defeated Waffle Shop 13 to 3 after a big inning driven by Ballard's two of three hits. In Civic and Service league, Embassy Club fell 27 to 0 to the Elks, Rochlitz homered and Embassy managed no hits. The Vets beat Kiwanis 6 to 1 as Fulton and Cloes hit triples and Kiwanis turned two double plays. A protest may decide if Borden's game at Daniels Park forfeits to Hearn Stevenson.
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Craemer’s
Waffle Shop
John Beck
Ballard
Craemer
Gilbert Bell
Embassy Club
Elks
Rochlitz
Embassy
Scoft
Richardson
Vets
Kiwanis
L. Oliver
Fulton
Cloes
Borden’s
Daniels Park
Hearn- Stevenson
Give and
Semvick
Math
Raves
Diane Eerae
Saad Aid Een
Wren
Ind Fitch
Rocarwk
Open league baseball and softball action report
A game saw Iowa Steel defeat Peter Pan 2 0 as Bill Abernathy allowed two hits over seven innings with airtight defense. Quaker Oats beat A F of L 18619 Penick and Ford. Schrodermeir held opponents to two hits. Hope Hibben pitched a two hitter as Post Office club beat Universal Engine 11 3. In other Open league results Lion's club fell to 13 4 and Elk's team lost 9 6. An All veterans Open league game features Colored Vets versus Veterans of Foreign Wars at 7 30 p m.
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Bill Abernathy
Iowa Steel
Peter Pan
Ellis
Hope Hibben
Post Office
Universal Engine
Indus! Cc
Lion’s Club
Barlow Maney
Elk’s
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Iowa Steel Pe
Peter Pancue
Abernathy and
Kacere
Delbridgs
Seweeae P
Schrodermeir Jewell
Lewis and Broo
State Weeee
Universal Eng Steerer
Ibben and
Homad Elks
Barts
Urben
Sree
Cedar Rapids July Fourth Baseball Lineup and Plans
Cedar Rapids hosts multiple games July Fourth with two pennant contenders, LaPlant Choate and Collins Radio, opening at 1 30. Marshalltown American Legion and the Niles M J league squad meet at Independence and Anamosa respectively, while local V F W sends a squad to Ottumwa. Manager Thenhaus schedules sign preparation at Daniels about 2 30 p m.
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Daniels Park
Ahe
Bill
LaPlant- Choate
Collins Radio
Jack Thanhaus
Marshalltown American Legion
Iowa
Ames
Marshalltown
Frank Tvrdik
Ottumwa
Thenhaus
Daniels
John Deere Tractors Win Softball Crown in Iowa
Waterloo based John Deere Tractor team captured the Iowa Centennial softball title by blanking the Des Moines Moose 4-0 on a two hitter. Solomon Foods of Sioux City won the consolation title by defeating Cedar Street Inn Davenport 6-2.
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Des Moines
John Deere Tractor
Waterloo
Des Moines Moose
Solomon Foods
Sioux City
Cedar Street Inn
Davenport
Boom in Spectator Sports Seems Pretty Well Spent
Caswell Adams argues the sports boom declines as crowds shrink at Louie Conn fight while baseball remains strong. He cites high ticket costs, added race track taxes, heat, and peace-time fuel abundance driving fans to beaches golf and tennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caswell Adams
New York
INS
Ebbetsfield
Briggs Stadium
Shibe Park
Fenway Park
Pennsylvania
Allie Stolz
Louis-Conn
Mayes
Jones Beach
Long Island
No Matches Thursday in Allied Golf League
There will be no competition in the Allied Industrial golf league Cereeey, which is ependence. Matches scheduled for Thursday will be made up after the end of the regular season.
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Allied Industrial Golf League
Cereeey
Ependence Ay
Seeded U S Clay Court Stars Progress In Open Round
Thirteen of the foreign seeded 16 remain as the field of 127 entries narrows. Frank Parker swept Tom Molloy 6 2 6 1 in 30 minutes while defending champ Billy Talbert retired after 36 minutes to beat Charles Samson 6 1 6 3. Alejo Russell and Felicisimo Ampon advanced with strong wins over domestic seeds.
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Pang
Ene Verisonion
Bruce Thomas
West Palm Beach
Fla
Nick Carter
San Francisco
Herbert
Buddy” Behrens
Fort Lauderdale
Frank Parker
Loreles
Tom Molloy
New Orleans
Billy Talbert
Wilmington
Del
Starles Samson
Sunflower
Kan
Alejo Russell
Argentina
Felicisimo Ampon
Russell
Carter
Ampon
Thomas
Clem Crowe Joins Buffalo Pro Coaching Staff
Iowa City reports Clem Crowe, former Iowa football coach, has signed as an assistant to Buffalo Bills head coach Lowell Dawson. Crowe leaves a one year Iowa contract after being replaced by Eddie Anderson during pre season.
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Iowa City
INS
Clem Crowe
University of Iowa
Buffalo Bisons
Lowell “Red” Dawson
Tulane
Minnesota
Crowe
Iowa
Eddie Anderson
Hawkeyes
Anderson
Tennis Association Tournament Moves Ahead in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Tennis Association tournament progresses in the men's singles after a multi day pause. Dick Ball beat Carl Donald 6-3 6-4, John Hecker defeated Malcolm Coy 6-4 4-6 6-4, and Robert Maresh defeated Max Knight 6-1 6-0. Doug West won against Henry oar 6-2 6-3, while Frank Nye routed Doug Beauchamp 6-0 6-0. Maresh and Harold Lien urged completing first and second round matches by Thursday evening.
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Tennis Association
Cedar Rapids Tennis Association
Dick Ball
Carl Donald
John Hecker
Malcolm Coy
Robert L. Maresh
Max Knight
Doug West
Henry Oar
Frank Nye
Doug Beauchamp
Maresh
Harold Lien
Uested
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Jack Thenhaus
Hendryx
Slauson
Blackman
Hibben
Reid
Dick Farmer
Burgess
Andrew
Wayne Bruce
Guy Bruce
Carrie
Frueh
White
Currell
Rucker
Freze
Gugler
Carol Thenhaus
Bruce Club
Diehl
Bob Tordik
Elias
Fileagle
Kotaska
Cypra
Schueler
Red Kenney
Joe Kenney
Ted Vernimont
Ted
Art Holland
Holland
Vernimont
Pinky Fuller
Beef
Tait
Fritz McPartland
Craemer's
Elks, Wew Kids
R. E. Runyon Company
Cedar RA
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
John Deere Tractors
Allied Golf League
U.S
Buffalo
GM Delco
Stoker
DELCO
Geners Metors
Novak Heating Company
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