Upsets Fill Missouri Valley tennis meet as finals approach
In Iowa City the 44th annual Valley meet produced several upsets and two title matches. Sally Ann Ridley of Kansas City beat Suzy Hamilton 6-4 6-2 in the girls 15 and under final, while Mrs Nora Prosser and Mrs Lucille Davidson defended their doubles title with a 6-4 8-6 win over Doris Popple and Joanne Gibson.
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Kansas City
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Nora Prosser
Mission
Kan
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Des Moines
Doris Popple
Joanne Gibson
Phyllis Vance
Omaha
Ben Bishop
St. Louis
Prossers
Jacobs Wins Sixth Iowa Title In Dramatic Final
In Mason City, Johnny Jacobs defeated Tom Crabbe 4 and 2 after 34 holes to claim his sixth Iowa Amateur golf championship. Crabbe led early with a five hole advantage before Jacobs clawed back, aided by a late surge on the back nine. The Cedar Rapids crowd mixed as Jacobs held off Crabbe, with Dick Jacobs noting Johnny improved after their father arrived.
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Gazette
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Young Tom
Elkader Vets Defeat Cascade Reds 7-2 in Friday Game
Elkader Vets beat Cascade Reds 7-2 in a well played ball game. Winning pitcher Glenn Drahn allowed seven hits while his team totaled 13. Reds travel to East Dubuque Sunday at 8 15 p.m.
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Elkader Vets
Cascade Reds
Glenn Drahn
Reds
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Simmons Prepares for Army Duty Amid Phils Pennant Chase
Curt Simmons the Phillies left hander and 11 win, 101 strikeout leader will miss the first two weeks of August. He reports to Indiantown Gap Pa July 29 for service with the 108th field artillery battalion of the 28th division. Philadelphia sits one game ahead of the St Louis Cardinals as pennant race continues.
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Curt Simmons
Philadelphia Phillies
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108Th Field Artillery Battalion
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Iowa Hawks to Swim in National AAU Meet
Three University of Iowa swimmers Duane Draves Bowen Stassforth and Larry Dunbar will compete at the National AAU championships in Seattle Washington July 2023 They aim to defend the 330 yard medley relay title won in Los Angeles and to avenge the disputed indoor 300 yard medley relay decision The team coach Dave Armbruster reports they are in shape after coast training The Hawkeyes were believed to be overlooked in the indoor meet where New Haven Swim Club won and Atlantic Citys Brighton Swim Club placed second
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Los Angeles
New Haven
Conn
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Larry Dunbar
Pacific Coast
Dave Armbruster
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Cronin Expects Ted Williams Return Within 60 Days
Boston general manager Joe Cronin voiced confidence that Ted Williams would resume play within two months after suffering a splintered left elbow in the all star game. Dr Ralph McCarthy advised at least ten more days to assess the injury before determining the return timeline.
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Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Ralph McCarthy
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Softball Results From Friday Commercial League
Fragments show teams Lindys Local Maidrite and White House among results. Mentions players Mandrea Hilmer Sanchez Ellison Stark and Sweeting Ryan Washburn Meane, with unclear scores like 1050 030 and 600 012. Details are garbled but indicate multiple games and line scores.
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Schroeder Flam Reach Western Open Final In Indianapolis
Ted Schroeder and Herb Flam defeated Keston Keimling and Dick Mouledous 8-6 6-1 6-3 in doubles, while Tony Trabert and Billy Talbert beat George Richards and Hamilton Richardson 8-6 6-3 8-6 to reach the doubles final. Mela Ramirez beat Jean Doyle 6-3 3-6 6-1 in women’s singles, and Beverly Baker defeated Barbara Green 6-2 6-1.
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Ted Schroeder
Herb Flam
Keston Keimling
Dick Mouledous
Tony Trabert
Billy Talbert
George Richards
Hamilton Richardson
Mela Ramirez
Jean Doyle
Beverly Baker
Barbara Green
Mulloy Faces Savitt in Spring Lake Semifinals
Gardnar Mulloy of Coral Gables and Dick Savitt meet in the Spring Lake tournament semifinals after Mulloy defeated Alastair Martin 6 3 6 0 and Savitt beat Arnold Beisser 7 5 6 3. Art Larsen plays Eddie Moylan in the other semifinal.
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Gardnar Mulloy
Dick Savitt
Art Larsen
Eddie Moylan
Savitt
Orange
Arnold Beisser
San Francisco
Mulloy
Coral Gables
Fla
Alastair Martin
Glen Head
N. Y
Indians Top Waterloo 10-9 In Thriller At Memorial Stadium
Cedar Rapids Indians beat Waterloo Hawks 10 to 9 in Memorial stadium with homers from Prentice Forbes Staton Romeo Bruss and a late ninth inning blast by Forbes. Reilly earned the win with Zuchnik charged with the loss as Cedar Rapids extended its win streak to three over Waterloo.
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Cedar Rapids Indians
Memorial Stadium
Waterloo Hawks
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Ray Narleski
Dick Duffy
Bill Forbes
Bill Jurges
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Baseball Standings Three-I League Schedule Notes
In the Three I League standings preview two games show matches: Boston at Cincinnati with ChipMan 5 1 facing Ramsdell 4 7. Raffensberger 7 10 listed. New York at Pittsburgh with Kramer 1 5 facing Werle 4 5. Game times noted for Sunday with other city pairings and times.
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Award Contract for Oelwein Pool Work
CELWEIN Epperson and Sons and Sumner contractors won the Oelwein pool contract with a bid of 84809 dollars. Eppersons bid was 36732 dollars lower than the second low bid. Construction starts within 15 days and should finish nine months later by May 1 1951 for next summer use.
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Jackie Robinson Sued Over Name Use Rights
Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers faces a lawsuit from Kuttner and Kuttner Advertising Agency for 101 416.16 dollars claiming breach of contract over exclusive rights to his name for a men’s clothing line. The firm seeks 100 000 dollars in damages and 1 416.16 dollars returned of 1 500 advanced when he signed the deal January 3, 1948.
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Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Kuttner and Kuttner
Three I Riddle in Code and Verse? Unclear Text
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Wilson Wings Gain Final Of Sectional
Wilson high earns the right to play McKinley in the sectional finals after a game featuring Reed, Snyder, Krause, and Petefish. Krause dominates on the mound delivering two hits allowed as Ramblers push runs across on walks, errors, and timely hits including a home run by Snyder.
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Hayes
Hounds
Mike Walsh
Reid
Wally Krause
Bob Snyder
Snyder
Krause
Whitters
Herman
Petefish
John Stemlar
Oakville Wins National Baseball Title in Iowa City
Oakville defeated Muscatine 2-0 and beat Iowa City 4-2 to capture the national baseball tournament title. Timmerman pitched five-hit semifinal shutout and came in from left field in the seventh inning of the final game to preserve the rally. The Oakville lineup included Redkemp Faron Rat and Morgan, with Morgzan credited for the win.
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Dysart Hudson Wins 1-0 Thriller Over Dysart
In sectional semifinals here Fr Dunkerton falls to Greet Mountain 14 in a close contest. Spear OC’s Weluell cal Gora NEE ols bain 00d 00 & en . oo 00 9 i Kriz and Wagemar: Waton act ios.
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Guttenberg Falls 6-0 for Sectional Title
Guttenberg-Dubuque 8 blanked Guttenberg in sectional play to claim the title. Details are unclear with partial scores and names scattered, but the outcome shows Guttenberg defeated by a wide margin and a 6 to 0 score noted for the winner.
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Seman
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Calamas St Ambrae Davenport Wins Sectional Title
Ambrose meets strong field as Calamas Davenport defeats Wiest to claim the sectional title with key performances from Meier Siemsen and Ortiz. Wheatland competitors and locals celebrate the breakthrough victory amid a crowded event.
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Wiest
Fes Ag
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Eton
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Wheatland
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Boxing contract ends strike. 2% club backs TV dispute
The 2% national Boxing club and New York Managers' Guild resolve a 44 day strike by signing a one year contract. Top fighters will receive $2,250 per bout from television receipts at Madison Square Garden or St Nicholas Arena. Main events previously earned $1,000.
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