Ring Report Confirms Louis Still Heavyweight Champion
The National Boxing Association lists Joe Louis as champion and leaves the contenders column blank. Jersey Joe Walcott is not recognized as the logical challenger, with Walcott and Lee Savold among outstanding boxers. Charles is named as the likely challenger for Gus Lesnevich’s light heavyweight title. Louis plans to resign the crown. Walcott and other notable fighters are mentioned in this era of uncertain contending status.
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Joe Louis
National Boxing Association
Joe Walcott
NBA
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Lee Savold
Charles
Gus Lesnevich
Lesnevich
Wi Walcott
Louis
Romania Star in Western Net Semis
Vini Rurac of Romania the top seed will face Janky Jack Tuero of New Orleans in a semifinal at the Western Tennis tournament. Pancho Gonzales and Herbert Flam of Los Angeles also reached the semifinals and will meet Saturday. Gonzales is the top seed.
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Romania
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Pancho” Gonzales
Herbert Flam
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CIO Maintains Lead in Cedar Rapids Horseshoe League
CIO, local No. 3, remained unbeaten by routing Cherry-Burrell 12-4. City Club defeated the Independents 7-5. Next Wednesday City Club meets Cherry-Burrell and the CIO faces the Independents.
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Ramblers Rip McKinley in Prep Loop Standings
Ramblers defeat McKinley in prep loop standings with a 0-1 record noted. Fragmentary text references Wilson Roonevelt Franklin and Tewa City amid unclear scoring and team lines.
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Wilson High battering runs past McKinley in 10-1 win
Wilson High used superior fielding to defeat McKinley 10 to 1 at Hayes. Arnie Pavlicek limited the Bear attack while six errors aided Wilson as Chanpar paced the lineup with two hits and three scored runs. Chuck Fulton added a two for four performance including a triple.
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V F W Leads in Service Civic Loop Baseball
The V F W took sole first in the Service and Civic club division of the Kids league with a 9 0 win over Knights of Columbus at Daniels Park. Bill Stoke connected for three of the Vets 12 hits. Morehouse pitched a no hit game in a 13 2 win over Hatch Brookman. Jaeger hurled a no hit no run game with 11 strikeouts for Versaoe 01 9 12 Knights. Lions fell 7 6 to South Side at Riverside. Dave Welch and Lawrence Wise homered to lift Killians 12 1 over Hearn Stevenson.
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Indians threaten protest against umpire Austin
Louisville report says Indianapolis Indians threaten to file protest against umpire Bob Austin formerly of Davenport Iowa. President Frank Lane of the American Association calls it a good healthy sign indicating the club's effort to stay ahead of rivals in the league. Lane also notes Kansas City third baseman Al Rosen is fined 25 dollars for charging Umpire Milt Shoffner in Milwaukee on July 4 after a belligerent display during the game.
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Finals at Daniels Park moved to Tuesday
The Cedar Rapids sectional high school baseball final will be played at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Daniels Park replacing Wednesday. Wilson High School announced the change citing a clash with the American Legion district tournament beginning Wednesday at Daniels.
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150 Play in Invitational at Marion Club
More than 150 women attended the Indian Creek Country club event in Marion for the annual handicap golf competition. Peg Ackley and Mildred Berry tied for low gross with 45s, while Pat Teyro posted the best net at 31. other leading nets included Harper 32 and Wallace 32.
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Elmcrest Club
Cedar Rapids
Mildred Berry
Muscatine
Pat Teyro
Falso
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Cedar Rapids Country Club
B. Wallace
Manchester
Maxine Sell
Mrs. McDermott
del Weaver
DeWitt
Jean Ware
Iowa City
Jewel Huston
Cedar View
Merle Baileau
Ann Baxter
Baileau
Baxter
Gladys Drew
Fight Commission Probes New York bout results
The New York state athletic commission ordered an investigation into Tuesday night’s bout between Lee Sala of Donora Pennsylvania and Danny Rosati of Newark New Jersey. Acting deputy commissioner Joe Argen says Rosati did not appear to contest the fight. Rosati’s $582 purse has been withheld while Sala was paid.
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Philadelphia Pair Lead Scull Tryouts
Two 21 year old Philadelphians from the Vesper Boat Club led the final Olympic single sculls tryouts in Princeton New Jersey. Jack Kelly Jr son of a former champion and favorite, and Jack Trinsey a newcomer, both won their attempts decisively.
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Cedar Rapids to host state postal playground track meet
The Cedar Rapids playground and recreation commission sponsors a statewide postal playground track meet for one week starting Sunday. Cities or organizations may compete, but entries are limited to one per city. teams are scored 5 3 2 1. Events include sprints relays jumps throws across five age groups from 10 to 17. Entries due by July 20 to the commission office.
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Western League Standings and American Association Scores
Western League figures show Omaha Sioux City and Des Moines with mixed results as teams chase standings. American Association results list Milwaukee Indianapolis and others with varying outcomes. Three-I League results include Decatur and Terre Haute with notable scores.
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Odson Signs Third Pact With Packers
Green Bay Wisconsin Ur ban Odson former University of Minnesota All American signed his third contract with the Green Bay Packers on Saturday with the NFL club.
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Nearly Full Schedule Set in Eastern Iowa Leagues
Eastern Iowa baseball resumes a near complete slate after July weekend interruptions. Scenic League includes Harpers Ferry versus Luana and Waterville versus Prairie du Chien. Other leagues feature Monona at Lansing and Waukon at Postville, with Central City facing Silver Creek and Calmar at Cresco.
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Ritchie Flips At Macomb Not Seriously Hurt
Cedar Rapids driver Dick Ritchie, rising Midwest Midget star, flipped after a car jam during the feature at Macomb. The crash involved Ray Hall and Vic Ellis. Ritchie escaped injury and plans to race Sunday in Cedar Rapids, though his car may not be ready. Red Hoyle won the feature with Jay Boothl, Walt Raines and Danny Kladis following. Heat wins went to Hoyle, Kladis and Raines.
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Ex-Cyclone to Rockets deal lands rookies Jensen Batchelor
Chicago Rockets acquire rookies Bob Jensen ex Iowa State end and Jim Batchelor former East Texas State Teachers quarterback from the Cleveland Browns champions of the All American Football Conference.
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