Seahawks Rout M J All Stars In Twin Bill At Iowa City
The Seahawks beat the M J All Stars 6 3 in the first game and 7 0 in the nightcap at Daniels park on July 4. Bill Baker connected a bases loaded homer for the Seahawks, Dick Wakefield doubled and raced to three bases, and lefty Rozek and Ted Frese pitched strong outings for the Stars. Price Brookfield and Rabbit Sawyer made notable defensive plays as Seattle demonstrated depth and cohesion.
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CARDS BEAT GIANTS TWICE IN TWO GAMES
New York and St Louis split two games with 2 9 and 6 9 wins. Rucker and Hopp led for New York while Musial, Ott and Kurowski powered St Louis in the twin bill.
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Major Leaguers Join Seahawk Nine In Iowa City
Four former major leaguers Ed Weiland Don Yoke Ned Harris and Bill Baker joined the Iowa Preflight school baseball program at Iowa City on Wednesday. They are all enlisted at the Great Lakes naval training center and bring White Sox Tigers and Pirates connections to the Seahawk lineup.
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Crosby-Hope Golf Match Sells Bonds
Hollywood report of a $1,000,000 war bond golf match at Los Angeles Country Club. Bing Crosby and Bruce McCormick defeated Bob Hope and Johnny Dawson 2 up as 3,500 fans watched. McCormick shot 68 three under par while Dawson posted even par.
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Donelli Named Cleveland Rams Head Coach for NPL
Aldo Buff Donelli former Duquesne and Pittsburgh Steeler coach will sign a one year contract as head coach of the Cleveland Rams in the National Professional Football League General Manager Charles Walsh announced Wednesday.
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Louisville Colonels Rally With Double Win On Fourth
The Louisville Colonels beat Indianapolis twice to move into a near second place in the American Association pennant race. Milwaukee widened its lead by beating Kansas City 11-7 and 3-1. Columbus and Toledo split a doubleheader, and St Paul swept Minneapolis 2-0 and 11-5.
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Red Pepper Sport Chatter on M and J Race and Football Plans
The column compares the M and J league pennant race to the American league battles, notes Cedar Rapids may host a summer baseball circuit, and mentions Junior Legion expansion. It also summarizes Slip Madigan advocating a kicking tee and open-pass rule changes, plus Cap Hedges and major game assignments for fall.
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Jensen Low Man in Country Club Golf
H. C. Jensen won low net honors in a July Fourth Cedar Rapids Country Club tourney finishing 72 strokes one over par. Fred Glanville led handicap division with 74 10 64, while Don Lynch was second 73 7 66. Three tied for third Ken Lindsay C R Marshall and Marv Wright at 79 12 67 or better.
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Standings and Schedule from Quaker Gats and Leagues
Standings and upcoming games across the Quaker Gats league and major leagues. Teams include LaPlant-Ch, Iowa Eng, Speeder, Collins, Wilsons, Universal, and creators like OENES and Manufact'rs. National and American League results show wins, losses, and schedules for midweek games and upcoming matchups.
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Iowa Iron-Man Ken Pettit on 30‑day leave in Des Moines
Marine Captain Ken Pettit from Logan Iowa and member of Iowa’s 1939 iron-man football outfit is spending part of a 30 day leave in Des Moines after 14 months of active duty in the South Pacific.
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Cards Browns Hold Leads in Major Leagues
The Fourth of July saw St Louis lead both leagues as the Cardinals stretched their NL lead to 10½ games with 6-2 and 9-1 wins over New York. The Browns stayed 1½ games ahead of Boston after an 8-3 loss to Philadelphia and a 4-0 win in the opener. Boston and Detroit split, while Cleveland beat New York twice to drop the Yankees to fourth.
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Shuffle in Southern League Imminent with Team Moves
Chattanooga Lookouts received an offer to relocate to Knoxville occupying the Smokies clubhouse. Knoxville business group led by Herman Wynne weighing purchase, while Chattanooga manager Joe Engel remains receptive. Smokies to move to Mobile on July 14.
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Tilden Bowls in Benefit Red Cross Tennis Show
Big Bill Tilden in Forest Hills benefit matches for the Red Cross drew over 7,000 fans and boosted three day gate receipts to 8,500 as he lost to Welby Van Horn 6-4 9-7. Pvt Frank Kovacs extended his singles streak by defeating Lt Don McNeil 6-4 6-4, while Alice Marble beat Mary Hardwick 5-7 6-2 6-4. Tilden and Vinnie Richards also split doubles with Van Horn and Kovacs 10-8 3-6.
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Skyers Defeat Ottumwa Stars 9-8 In Holiday Tilt
At Ottumwa naval air station the Skyers edged the Ottumwa Stars 9 to 8 on Wednesday. Mike Ferrante a 21-year-old Chicago cadet who once pitched in the Eastern League hurled the win for the Skyers.
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Georgie Drum Wins Stars Stripes Handicap at Arlington Park
Georgie Drum, the five year old from Allen Drumheller, defeats Equifox and Rounders to win the $50,000 added Stars and Stripes handicap at Arlington Park in 1:49 4/5 for a mile and an eighth. Calumet’s Pensive fades to fourth after a bid with older handicappers as 40,000 fans watch. The day also raises about $110,000 for the war fund as Millbrook stable’s Alex Barth edges Bossuet by a length in the Yonkers Handicap at Jamaica.
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Iowa State Navy Beats Cary's All Nations 5 to 1
In Ames Iowa on Tuesday the Iowa State Navy baseball team defeated Cary's All Nations of Des Moines 5 to 1. Merle Kleen struck out eight of the first nine batters and left with a 1-0 lead as Iowa State pushed four runs in the fifth inning.
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Kirkwood Team beats Otto in exhibition match
Joe Kirkwood and Dr. Norman Johnson of Clarinda defeat Phyllis Otto of Atlantic and R. R. Hyde of Shenandoah in a Tuesday exhibition before about 200 spectators in Clarinda.
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Sport Jabs Galveston and Los Angeles Boxing Results
Pat Sala of New Orleans defeated Manuel Villa of El Paso. John Thomas of Los Angeles scored a points win over Henry Armstrong. The bout details include weights and percentages but exact figures are unclear.
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