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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1946

Page

8

Williams Puts on a Show As Red Sox Extend Lead

Ted Williams powered Boston to an 11-10 and 6-4 doubleheader sweep, belting three homers and a double in the opener and four more bases in the nightcap. He drove in eight in the opener, lifting his season totals to 26 homers and 82 RBIs as Cleveland’s defensive shift plan failed to stop him.

Williams Red Sox United Press Lou Boudreau Cleveland Boston Ted Williams Sox Boudreau Thunderbolt Theodore Indians George Case Sherstop Boudreau

Stranahan's 274 Beats Pro Stars At Kansas City

Frank Stranahan of Toledo amateur won the Kansas City Invitational golf title, carding a 72-hole total of 274 14 under par. He edged Chicago pro Johnny Bulla by one stroke after sinking a seven-foot putt on the final hole, with Byron Nelson Harold McSpaden and Jimmy Hines close behind.

Stranahan Kansas City Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio Byron Nelson Stranahar Johnny Bulla Chicago Bulla Nelson and Harold “Jug” Mc Spaden Sanford, Me Gold Dust Twins Jimmy Hines

Anamosa Upsets Quaker Oats in M J League Debut

Anamosa pulled off a 7 0 win over Quaker Oats while Speeder defeated LaPlant Choate 3 1 in Sundays M 1 league program at Daniels. Pitcher Al Kolarik of Oxford Junction starred for Niles with seven strong innings. Hass Waltermeyer also impressed on the mound for Speeder, holding LaPlant-Choate to five hits through four frames.

Tait Cummins Anamosa Quaker Oats Speeder LaPlant Choate Daniels Lefty Richardson Norton N. Ahrendson Theron Thomson Thomsen Norm Ahrendson al Kolarik Oxford Junction Niles Hass Waltermeyer LaPlant-Choate Lamansky Dolan Elias Ingels Burgan LaPlant Scollon

Red Pepper Sports Chat On Johnny Jacobs Golf Rise

Johnny Jacobs earns praise as a superb golfer, war seasoned and sharper after navy combat. The piece likens his 143 holes and 25 under par to legends Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan, cites comparisons to Rui Knepper of Sioux City, Iowa, and recalls Knepper’s prominent golfing era and national amateur impact.

Johnny Jacobs Navy Germany Jake Byron Nelson Ben Hogan Jacobs Ruiy Knepper Sioux City Iowa Knepper Towa Sioux City Country Club Mike Shearman Covdag

Cubs Win 7 4 in Major League Box Scores

A lengthy box scores style recap notes the Cubs winning 7 to 4 in the National League. The piece also discusses golf luminaries like Knepper and Jacobs, comparing golf courses and styles in England and the U S with focus on course design, weather, and scoring tendencies.

Canterbury Oakmont England St. Andrew’s

Marleau Loses Job As Quincy Manager

Cedric Durst, former outfielder for the Red Sox Browns and Yankees, named manager of the Quincy Gems of the I league succeeding Eddie Marleau who has led the last place club since the season started. Durst appointed Sunday to take over the role in Quincy Illinois.

Quincy Cedric Durst Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Sokeow York Yankees Quincy Gems Eddie Marleau Gems

Steamwood Man Injured In Tipton Race Meet

Steamwood Man Injured In Tipton Race Meet reports Johnny Hobel of Cedar Rapids winning top honors in a Tipton midget auto program Sunday. Jack Crock of Stanwood was seriously hurt when his car struck a soft spot, hit the rail, rolled six times, and pinned him beneath. Crock was taken to Mercy Hospital at Iowa City with a fractured shoulder blade, head injuries, and shock. Ivan Angott of Cedar Rapids was slightly injured in another race.

Tipton Johnny Hobel Cedar Rapids Jack Crock Stanwood Crock Mercy Hospital Iowa City Ivan Angott

Manufacturers Face Black Hawk In Eastern Iowa Tourney

In Davenport Davenport lights host opening game as the Manufacturers meet Black Hawk in the Eastern Iowa tournament. Iowa Muscatine area squads compete for semifinal seeding with Ronnie Schueler on the mound and Blackman handling catching duties as the lineup aims for a limited Suscetine scoring output.

Iowa

Ottumwa Seahawks Set to Host V F W Club Tuesday

The Ottumwa Seahawks host the V F W Club on Tuesday following tonight's M-1 game at Daniels starting 5 30. Evening action centers on nine in ten two four thirty with Collins radio coverage. On Wednesday, Reset er returns to the arena for a die ines Tee hauf outfit.

Ottumwa Seahawks V.F.W Daniels Collins Radio Die Ines Tee Hauf

Riggs Captures Pro Net Title at Forest Hills

New York up report shows the first professional tennis event at Forest Hills earned $34,641 weekly receipts. Bobby Riggs crushed Don Budge 6-3 6-1 6-1 for the title amid 9,000 fans, with Budge once ruling the sport despite Riggs’ current form and tenacious play.

New York Forest Hills Bobby Don Budge Budge Riggs Boog Kovacs Oakland Celtic Wayne Sabin Suumienies Dette Peaing Riggs Welby van Horn Atte Angeles

Untitled note on wood gluing steps

Fragmentary guidance on wood repair mentions removing old glue and allowing the wood to dry before applying adhesive. The text is garbled, lacking clear product names or method specifics.

Cedar Rapids Net Wins 9-3 Over Clinton in District Tennis

Cedar Rapids entered the win column by spanking Clinton 9-3 in an Eastern Iowa District Tennis Association league match. Cedar Rapids swept all eight singles and won one of four doubles, with all victors in straight sets as courts at Kenmore were prepped for the Iewa re Open tournament. Two Cedar Rapids women could not travel.

Cedar Rapids Clinton Iowa Deloe Iowa City Dubuque Davenport Cedar Cedar Rapids Tennis Association Kenmore Burlington Ois Ff George John Ward Normans al Potter Carroll Bahna Charles Curtis Est Bill Davis Www A. Beane Nye

John Deere Wins Two Games Here

Waterloo's John Deere softball team dominated the All-Stars in a Sunday doubleheader at Ellis. Straw pitched the first game in a 7-0 rout with five runs in the big second inning. The nocturnal finish saw Waterloo win 6-4 as All Stars stranded the tying runs in the last inning amid a closer late rally.

John Deere Waterloo Ellis Straw Deere All Stars Qootaod Inc Voce Ce Ktsees van Benitaaisha Cedar Rapids Vtfaw Swem McGuire Mulder

Talbert Thomps Greenberg in Finals at Indianapolis

Billy Talbert of Wilmington, Del. held a .500 mark in defense of his tennis crowns as he beat Seymour Greenberg of Chicago 6-2 6-2 4-6 7-5 to win the Western tournament. Mrs. Mary Arnold Prentiss of Los Angeles won the women's singles, defeating Shirley Fry of Akron 3-6 6-1 6-3.

Indianapolis Billy Talbert Wilmington Del Talbert Frank Parker Seymour Greenberg Chicago Mary Arnold Prentiss Los Angeles Shirley Fry Akron

Frankie Parker Wins at Spring Lake Tournament

Frankie Parker of Los Angeles captured his ninth singles crown at the Spring Lake invitational, defeating Gardnar Mulloy of Miami 6-2 6-3 6-2 to claim the hill trophy for the third time in the club's events.

Frankie Parker Spring Lake N. J Frank Parker Los Angeles Clifford Hemp‘hill Parker Gardnar Mulloy Miami Fla

New Games Warden Appointments In Iowa Assigned

Eight new conservative officers receive permanent Iowa territories. Lester Pike of Davenport covers Linn county while Don Krieble of Maquoketa heads Warren and Marion counties. J A Becker of Cascade takes Wapello county.

Iowa State Conservation Commission Lester Pike Davenport Linn County Don Krieble Maquoketa Warren Marion J. A. Becker Cascade Wapello County

Bill McPartland Second in Waterloo Open Golf

Bill McPartland placed second at the Waterloo Open, finishing six under par at 138 in the 36 hole event. Willcox won by one stroke, with Cedar Lea nd turning pro and Vines finishing third at 140 as the field included 195 rivals.

Ledian Wille Des Moines Willcox Land of Cedar Sunda Leei Taworth Vines

Gehrke Hurls 4-0 N.E. Iowa Victory

Sten Gehrke former Cedar Rapids ace pitched and batted Cresco to a 4-0 win over West Union Gehrke fanned 16 hitters and added a triple to drive the Northeast Iowa league headliner Sunday in West Union

Gazette West Union Sten Gehrke Cedar Rapids Iowa Cresco Gehrke

Davenport Cubs Take Command in Three-I League Race

Davenport builds a 3 1/2 game lead after sweeping Springfield in a doubleheader 5-0 and 6-5 while Springfield and Evansville beat three rivals. Davenport’s surge follows the Danville slump as Terre Haute moves to fifth by two Decatur wins, Waterloo plates 18 hits to topple Quincy, and the Gems rebound for a 7-5 nightcap after errors and heavy hitting.

Associated Press Danville Davenport Cubs Davenport Cubs Springfield Dodgers Evansville Terre Haute Decatur Waterloo Quincy Gems Maken

State Archery Field Meet Scheduled Sept 15 at Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids will host Iowa archers for the state championship field shoot on September 15 at Bever park roving range. Awards include trophies and medals. Announcement made Sunday at Waterloo where a six gold tournament was held. For the field championship actual hunting conditions will prevail and safety will be emphasized for spectators.

Cedar Rapids Archers of Iowa Bever Park Waterloo Cedar Pids Ellis Park Range F Hopkins Muscatine Claude Lapp Iowa City

Garnaas Signs Pro Deal With Chicago Cardinals

Chicago Cardinals owner Charles Bidwill confirmed Minnesota quarterback Bill Garnaas signed to play professional football in the NFL. Garnaas agreed to join the Cardinals, ending his college career and entering the professional ranks.

Chicago Minnesota Bill Garnaas Chicago Cardinals National Football League Charles Bidwill

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