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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1950

Page

5

Manufacturing Dominates LaPlant in 8–0 Victory

In a key M-J league clash, Iowa Manufacturing steamrolled LaPlant 8–0. Bob Tvrdik led with three hits including a key two-run double, while LaPlant pitcher Bud Speran allowed three unearned runs in the first inning as Iowa Manufacturing pulled away early. Stastny, Benhart, and Waycoff added RBIs, with solid defense backing the shutout.

IBY Uss Wiley Wilson Gany LaPlant Bob Stastny Imco Penter LaPlanter Bud Speran Imeo Bob Tvrdik Isingled Torse Bentart Ray Waycoff Len Benhart Terdick Merle Benert Waycoff Chuck Pickart Stast Merle Iowa

Tribe Nears 2nd Spot as Lemon Shines in 5-1 Win

Cleveland relies on Rapid Robert Lemon as he becomes the majors’ first 13-win pitcher this season. The Indians beat the Yankees 5-1, narrowing Detroit’s lead and moving within a half game of second place New York.

Associated Press Cleveland Bob Lemon Lemon Indians Rapid Robert Bobby Feller Tribe Lou Boudreau Tommy Byrne New York Detroit Yanks Freddie Hutchinson Washington Tigers Griffith Stadium Hutchinson Silvera Ostrowski cRan Henrich Boone RBI Wee Lemon Mize S— N Coleman Rizzuto Johnson Boyer

Major Box Scores and Nightly Baseball Totals

Boston and Philadelphia split games in a long evening of box scores and totals. Doerr, Stevens and Zarilla led Chicago, while Menendez and Lollar paced Philadelphia. Groundouts and runs punctuated a busy Friday night with multiple teams compiling line totals across the league.

Aloma Boston Majeski Holcombe Doerr Stephens Zarilla Philley DiMaggio Dropo Doerrebbetts Zaria Chicago Bb—Kinder Baas So—Kinder Haener Ho—Holcombe Kinder Jee Stevens Grieve

White House Downs Becks 10-0 in softball upset

White House Lunch blanked Becks 10-0 Friday night as Pete McGill held the league to three hits. White House used strong pitching by Dave Wood and Mel Mark to back a big early lead and eight stolen bases in the win.

Theeason Marion White House Johneck Pete McGill Beck Dave Wood Mel Hampton and Grafton

California agency studies proposed broadcasting and wrestling rule

Assist Attorney General Kenneth neh opened a wide review into a proposal granting the state commission jurisdiction over broadcasting and televising wrestling matches. The commission held a hearing, sent the case to its advisor for legality, and later issued a decr ee.

Los Angeles Kenneth Neh Posal Cleti Commission Psec Lynch

Radio Schedule Fragment With Various Programs Listed

A fragmented radio schedule lists FM 96.9 and Channel 245 with programs including 20 Questions, Take Number 4, and various music segments. It references John Kennedy and a mix of dining, news, and youth content with late evening dance and music blocks.

KCRK Dial John Kennedy C.r.waterloo

Wiebell's Homer Delivers Lowden 3-2 Win

A third inning home run by Wiebell breaks a 2-2 tie to give Lowden a 3-2 victory over DeWitt. Smith, Cox, Mi Meter and Hicks contributed for the Lowden lineup in a tight contest.

Lowden DeWitt Smith Cox Mi Meter Hicks

1600 On Your Dial KCRG Mutual Network

EllER the pitching ace plans a Twenty Questions quiz on KCRG tonight with regular panelists venter Rinard Polesie and Me ro. The program features listener-submitted subjects and a news segment at 1600. Memorial stadium hosts EdAR Rapids versus Waterloo as Bob Brooks calls the game at 8 pm.

Ros Eller Cleveland Will KCRG KCRK Fred Venter Florence Rinard Polesie Johnny Mero Nie Elmer Bartholom Fourteenth Ave Australia Edar Rapids Waterloo Memorial Stadium Bob Brooks

Ray Hall Wins Davenport Midget Feature in Rough Heat

Ray Hall of Eric Illinois clinched the heat and feature at the Davenport fairgrounds in a night marked by a near confrontation between rival owners Vernon Bein and Cedar Rapids driver George Miller. Cedar Rapids racers Dick Ritchie, Miller, and Paul Newkirk finished just behind Hall. MMARA next moves to Hawk Eye Downs Sunday with top drivers entered.

Davenport Davenport Fairgrounds Vernon Bein George Miller Cedar Rapids Miller Ray Hall Eric Hall Dick Ritchie Paul Newkirk Midwest Midget Auto Racing Association Hawkeye Downs MMARA

Minor Facts AMERICAN ASSOCIATION RESULTS FRIDAY

In the American Association Friday results Milwaukee defeated Indianapolis in 12 innings. Minneapolis beat Ogappa St Paul 12 to 5. Louisville won 9 to 6 over Kansas City. In the Western League Friday results Omaha 11 Des Moines 2 with Des Moines 0 4. Lincoln edged Sioux City 6. Pueblo defeated Wichita 8 7. Colorado Springs topped Denver 10 8.

American Association Frida Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis Ogappa St. Paul Tel Louisville Kansas City Omaha Des Moines Lincoln Sioux City Pueblo Wichita Colorado Springs Denver

Westrum shines as Giants top Pirates in late rally

New York defeats Pittsburgh 7 to 0 after a three run burst in the seventh. Westrum drives in three, Kiner hits a homer, and D. Mueller and O’Connell add RBIs. Jones yields errorless relief, Chambers takes the loss. Attendance 29,323.

New York Pittsbursh Stanky Rojek Ss Os D.ml'r Hopp Irvin Bell Thoms'n.cf Kiner Westrum Westlake Thoms’n Dark Murta Guibert R.mueller Jones O's Beard Dickson R. Mueller Maglie Ho—Chambers MacDonald Lombardi Ae Ae Lie Chambers Nelli Boggess Robb

Campbell Still Under California Suspension

Tommy Campbell of Rock Island IL remains suspended in California until the state athletic commission is satisfied his eyesight is repaired. Campbell, knocked out last May by Art Aragon, suffers cataracts in both eyes. Two specialists say boxing could resume. a third cautions against it.

Los Angeles Tommy Campbell Rock Island California State Athletic Commission Campbell Art Aragon

McDonald Leads Sioux Valley Amateur Qualifiers

Cherokee 18 year old Johnny Bode McDonald shot a 37 35 72 to match par and lead opening day qualifiers in the 16thannual Sioux Valley amateur golf tourney Friday.

Cherokee Johnny “Bode” McDonald Sioux Valley

Harrison Oliver Lead Inverness In eight-team tourney

The Inverness round robin golf event in Toledo features eight teams separated by seven points as leaders E. J. Harrison and Ed Oliver start the fourth round with a plus three. They hold a one point edge over tied Snead Ferrier and Mangrum Middlecoff teams as Ramis on and Alexander meet Harrison and Oliver.

Toledo Ohio E. J Dutch Harrison Ed “Porky Oliver Sammy Snead Jim Ferrier Lloyd Mangrum Cary Middlecoff Henry Ramison Skip Alexander Snead Ferrier Jimmy Demaret Jack Burke Clayton Haefner Johnny Palmer Chick Harbert Bob Hamilton Fred Haas, Jr Fred Hawkins

Elmcrest Golf Open Third Round Schedule Released

The Elmcrest Country Club sets July 20 as the deadline to complete the third round of the ladies golf tournament. Pairings listed include Jim Riggenbach against Mrs Frank, Mrs Clifford Davis versus Mrs Thomas Pinnie, and multiple flights across the championship and consolation brackets.

Elmcrest Country Club Jim Riggenbach Frank Clifford Davis Thomas Pinnie

Marengo Falls to Wilton Junction 11 7 in Nonleague Game

Wilton Junction downed Marengo 11 to 7 in a nonleague tilt as Reid powered the win with a two on homer and a late triple. Marengo’s manager Dale Matteson earned a rare haircut after the loss.

Marengo Wilton Junction Gazette Iowa Reid Dale Matteson Weil Sate Hannon Farmer Gruenmer Hulgenberg

Michigan Amateur Women's Golf Champion Crowned

Pat Devany, 21, from Grosse Ile, defeated Barbara Canine of Kalamazoo College 7 and 5 to win the Michigan state amateur women's golf title on Friday.

Lansing Mich Pat Devany Grosse Ile Barbara Canine Kalamazoo College

Theater Time For Saturday Showings Listed For Many Theaters

The Gazette lists Saturday schedules for Paramount, Hawkeye Downs, Iowa, State, Town, Palace, Times, Marion and Drive In venues. Featured films include Winchester 73, The Outriders, Chinatown at Midnight, Miss Tatlock's Millions, and Lust for Gold with multiple daily showings and short subjects.

Paramount Hawkeye Downs Forest

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