Clinton Tennis Final Highlights Mississippi Valley Championship
Ed Smith of Beloit won the men's singles title by defeating Cedar Rapids champion Jim Netolicky 6 2 6 4. Janet Tillotsen of Des Moines captured the women's singles crown by defeating Gayle Fischer 6 1. Frank Brody and Tillotsen won the mixed doubles 6 4 6 2 over Jack Dye and Betty Beaker. Smith and Erickson of Beloit won the men's doubles 6 0 6 2 6 0 against Netolicky and Bill Ball. Ed Gould of Minneapolis won the junior singles title over Dick Ludwig 6 8 6 3.
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Beloit
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Jim Netolicky
Cedar Rapids
Janet Tillotsen
Des Moines
Ecentric Gayle Fischer
Frank Brody
Miss Tillotsen
Jack Dye
Betty Beaker
Rock Island
Strawberry Point defeats Becks 8 to 7 in 11 innings
John Beck's infielder Jack Carpenter extended his hitting streak to eight in eight plate appearances but Cedar Rapids team fell to Strawberry Point 8 to 7 in extra innings. Max Smith started for Strawberry Point and exited after the eighth as Beck's scored seven runs. Ralph Ingels homered for Beck's, Ray Sorenson collected four trips.
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Jack Carpenter
John Beck
Cedar Rapids
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Max Smith
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Ralph Ingels
Ray Sorenson
Glen Erger
Mechem and Jensen Capture Midwest Open Titles in Omaha
Kirk Mechem of Topeka defeated Dick Hainline of Rock Island to win the men's singles title at the Midwest Open in Omaha. Doris Jensen of Des Moines upset Lucille Davidson of Kansas City to take the women's singles crown, 6-8 6-3 7-5, while Jensen and Frank Wilkison of Kansas City lost to Len and Nora Prosser of Mission in mixed doubles.
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Speedway Winner Held On Secretary's Charge
Indianapolis driver Kelly Hard Luck Petillo, famous for winning the 1935 500 mile race, is jailed in Michigan on a warrant charging assault and battery with intent to kill. The arrest followed a race in Owosso where he won a 100 mile event and $113 purse.
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Hawk, Wildcat Collide: Fats Day's Jaw Broken
Mason City AP Lawrence Fats Day, star Mason City athlete and Northwestern University player, is recovering from a broken jaw after colliding with Al Di Marco while chasing a fly ball in a game between the Mason City Legionnaires and the Fort Dodge Packers. Di Marco was not hurt.
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Stokes Wins Half Events In Des Moines Holiday Auto Race
Des Moines program Monday saw Wally Stokes of Cleveland win the 10 lap feature race, out-gunning Rabbit Musick Dallas as part of the holiday auto racing events.
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Archery Meet Yields Six Goal Scores in MT Pleasant
Mrs Russ Graham of Cedar Rapids and Antone Kula of Oxford Junction both scored six goals to win at the National Archery Association meet in MT Pleasant. In the double Columbia, Graham led with 1000 while Kula trailed with 900, with Baker and Hopkins also notable. In the double American, Kula posted 1305 with Lindsay and Graham close behind, Hopkins 1238. Senior boys winner Kenneth Hopkins and junior Mary Graham also recognized. In senior clout, C M Baker led men with 217, Bob Lindsay 179. women saw Antone Kula 220, Baker 180, Hopkins 162.
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Cedar Rapids
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Oxford Junction
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Columbia
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C. M. Baker
Ford Hopkins
Muscatine
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Bob Lindsay
Kenneth Hopkins
Mary Graham
C M. Baker
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Hopkins
Rossie and Welty Knock Out Foes
Maquoketa event draws about 2 500 as Bob Rossie and Roger Welty win by knockouts. Other results include Lyle Seydel defeating Tommy Gavin on fouls and several decisions involving Davenport Cedar Rapids and Des Moines competitors. Referee Jos Martin officiated at the Legion post sponsored card.
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Roger Welty
Legion Post
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa City
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Tommy Wergmpson
Des Moines
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Lyle Beydel
Jows City
LeRoy Thompson
Qorarae Wold
Pore City
Me McVay
Cascade
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Roger Wolty
Towa City
Fal Pena
Ind
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Cline's Wins West Liberty Softball Tourney in 11 Innings
Cline's of West Liberty defeated the American Legion 3-2 in 11 innings to capture $140 first prize in a one day 16 team softball tournament. Legion pitcher Ehoss threw a no hit and a single hit. K Koss of Richmond hit the tourney's lone homer.
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Britons Admit Heckling Bob
In London and Paris reports, Bob Falkenburg accused referees linesmen and spectators of bias at Wimbledon and in Paris matches. He said fans showed anti American feeling and cheered faults and near misses during the men’s doubles final, prompting umpire warnings.
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Hollywood
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Central States Net Meet in Iowa City July 22
The Central States tennis tournament will be held in Iowa City July 22 to 25, with entries due by 6 p.m. July 21. Don Klotz of the University of Iowa will referee. Events include men’s and women’s singles, doubles, junior and boys divisions. Entries go to Spank Broders, sports director, WSUI.
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Beck's Defeats Snappers in 4-3 Classic
Cedar Rapids Beck's Sporting Crew edged the Snappers 4-3 on the Reformatory diamond. Bob Timmons blasted a two‑run homer in the fifth as Lary held the Snappers to four hits and fanned 13, while Neffert struck out 11 in a hard fought loss.
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Sporting
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Timmons
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Don Lary
Neffert
Lary
Christenson
Donaldson
Minor Facts and Scores From Regional Leagues
Weekend results from American Association Western League and Three I League show team records and outcomes. Milwaukee and Des Moines posted notable results while Lincoln Omaha and Pueblo teams traded wins. Danville Waterloo and Evansville also recorded scores in Monday play.
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Western Is No 3 For Skee Riegel
Golfer Skee Riegel of Glendale California won the Western Amateur title by defeated James Mc Hale of Philadelphia 3 and 1 in the final at Wichita. Riegel completed a triple crown with the Western Amateur and already owning the National Amateur and Trans Mississippi titles. He played 35 holes in the 6740 yard Wichita Country Club course two under par and led from the turn of 27 holes.
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Philadelphia
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Wasta Wins In Mo Valley Tennis Opener
Six Iowa players reach main draws as Missouri Valley tournament opens in St Joseph. Results show James Wasta of Cedar Rapids beating Leonard Smailey 8 6 3 6 4 and other Iowans failing in early rounds. Seeded players did not compete Monday.
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Davenport
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St. Joseph
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Cedar Rapids
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of Joseph
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Topeka
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Citation Greatest Horse Arcaro Citation Greatest Horse Arcaro
Eddie Arcaro praised Citation after the horse became the first three year old to win the Stars and Stripes handicap at Arlington Park. The colt beat eight older rivals by 1 1 2 lengths, tying the track record for 1 mile 1 8. Citation is the season money leader and fourth all time, giving weight to most foes except Stablemate Fervent. Sam Match defeated Vic Seixas to win the Utah men's tennis title in four sets.
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Cards Sweep Cubs In Major League Box Score
The St Louis Cardinals completed a three game sweep of the Chicago Cubs as the lineup led by Musial Slaughter and Slaughter provided key RBI. Pitching by Berra and Burkhart kept Chicago without a late rally, securing a 9 4 win.
Jimmy Wilburn Remains Unconscious After Crash
An Oskaloosa hospital bulletin reports Jimmie Wilburn still unconscious 110 hours after his race car crash. The Tuesday morning update says his condition is about the same after a rough night and Monday setback.
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