Cubs end eight game skid by sweeping Dodgers in doubleheader
Hank Sauer Randy Jackson and Bruce Edwards led Chicago to a 5-4 and 11-7 victory over Brooklyn as the Cubs snap Brooklyn's eight game win streak. Sauer homered twice in the opener and Jackson Edwards drove in most Chicago runs in the nightcap. Duke Snider Brooks Robison and Campanella starred for Brooklyn.
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Ashburn Powers Phillies With Four-Hit Day
Philadelphia star Richie Ashburn homered in a four for four performance Saturday, driving Philadelphia Phillies offense and boosting team momentum. The encounter highlighted Ashburn as a central offensive weapon for the club.
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Indians Plan Home Game Events at Cedar Rapids Park
The Cedar Rapids park will host themed nights and guests including Skeeter Webb, and a visit by comedian Al Schacht next Saturday when Davenport plays. Eagles aim to set attendance records on August 3 with 2,000 tickets on sale via the Eagles lodge and local shops. Czech night is July 23 with Bohemian music and Czech committee members named. Indians return July 20–23 for four games vs Davenport, with a Sunday night game and a rescheduled Monday July 23 game.
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Millersburg Plans Park and Sports Field
Millersburg will begin construction on a new park and athletic field immediately, targeting Labor Day completion. A 10-acre site has been bought by the Millersburg Athletic Association with funding from local donations and community help. Elected directors include Howard Harras James Sauter Foubert Mike O'Meara and Larry Elwood. Howard Cheney was elected secretary and Charles Bohn treasurer.
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Cardinals Rally Past Giants For 4-3 Victory
Enos Slaughter drives a two run double in the seventh as St. Louis erases a 3-2 deficit. Enos Slaughter and Stan Musial spark the comeback while Al Brazle earns his second win 434 innings pitched without a loss in relief. Giants fall from lead as Spencer takes the loss.
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Raffensberger Shuts Out Braves 5-0 on Six Hits
Cincinnati left hander Ken Raffensberger limited Boston to six hits in a 5-0 Reds win. He struck out six, including Sam Jethroe four times, and walked one. It marked his ninth win of the year against nine losses. The Reds collected 12 hits to back the shutout, giving Cincinnati consecutive shutouts over Atlanta.
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John Miller shoots 69 to lead Elks first round
John Miller fired a 69 to top the Elks in the opening round, as reported by Johnnie Meyer. The score sets Miller in position to challenge for the lead heading into the final rounds.
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Bears Hit Central City 16-5 in Cedar Rapids
McKinley of Cedar Rapids rolled to a 16-5 victory over Central City on Saturday as Norman Peyton pitched a three hitter and the Bears collected 12 hits to claim the loop win.
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Postponed Baseball Game Shifts to Sectional Tournament
The Wilson Roosevelt game at Daniels Park on Saturday is postponed to follow the sectional tournament starting Monday at Memorial Stadium. Jesse Chavez Rawson Elam Ed Lodge Eldan Kanellis are noted in events including doubles and a triple. McKinley added 14 steals.
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Peterson Resigns From Wesleyan Posts in Lincoln
Irvin L. Peterson submitted his resignation as director of physical education and head basketball and baseball coach at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln on Saturday, ending a lengthy tenure.
Town Open Net Results Highlight Tennis Singles and Doubles
The tournament lists numerous players from Iowa City Des Moines Omaha Shawnee and Oklahoma City advancing to quarterfinals semifinals and finals in a mixed slate of junior boys and girls singles and doubles events. Notable names include Suzy Hamilton Ruth Ashton and Doris Jensen with partners in Girls and Women’s divisions, while Ken Taylor Gene Nadig and Jamie Andrews lead Junior Boys brackets with several 6 1 and 6 3 scorelines.
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Omaha
Don Klotz
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49ers to meet Cardinals in Omaha game
City officials announced San Francisco 49ers will face the Chicago Cardinals at Omaha Municipal Stadium on September 23. Commissioner John Rosenblatt confirmed the NFL clash for the fall schedule.
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City Amateur Final 18 Set for July 29 at Ellis Park
The city amateur golf final 18 holes returns to Ellis Park course on Sunday July 29 at 1 30 pm. Dick Ringoen leads with 151 after 77 74 amid weather disruptions while Dr Hal Olmstead sits second on 153 and Dave Wagenvoord Ed Dengler tied for third at 154. Lower flights prize merchandise and certificates toward equipment. Second round matches were completed with Carl Jacobson beating Bob Watson and Claire Porter over Fred Doar.
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Indiana ticket chief recalls demand for end zone seats
George Keough IU football ticket manager says a man ordered tickets for next fall insisting they be in the end zone. Keough withholds the buyer's name pending verification of seriousness.
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Iowa Steel Beats Tractors 6-3 for Second Win
Iowa Steel of Cedar Rapids defeated the Caterpillar Tractors of Peoria 6-3 in Peoria Friday night to capture their second straight win in the M-1 league. Pitcher Clayton Henry earned the win with six strikeouts. Offensive leaders included John Voss with a triple, Grant Wessling and George Hand each collecting two hits. C Henry and Kaliban pitched for Iowa Steel. Carr and Hagen for Peoria.
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Vic Ellis Takes Midget Feature In Cedar Rapids Race
MMARA opened midget races at Hawkeye Downs before 3,000 fans as Vic Ellis won the 20 lap feature in 5 39.30 setting a new time mark. Paul Newkirk of Cedar Rapids set a 10 lap heat record 2 49 25 breaking Vick Ritchies old 2 49 75. Red Hoyle broke the 14 lap handicap record 3 57 33. Ritchie held the old 3 57 85. Newkirk also led a heat before wheel issue.
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Citation Wins Gold Cup to Push Earnings Past Million
Inglewood Cal, Citation victories the Gold Cup handicap at Hollywood Park by four lengths over Bewitch. The win raises Citation’s career earnings to 1,087,860 dollars while Bewitch earns 20,000 for second, making her the leading money-winning mare with 462,605 dollars. Bewitch beat Be Fleet in a photo, as Cy the great racehorse seals his 32nd win in 45 starts, with 10 seconds and 2 thirds.
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Bettenhausen and Fohr Lead 150 Mile AAA Stock Car
Speedster Tony Bettenhausen of Tinley Park Illinois and defending champion Myron Fohr of Milwaukee share co favorites in the 150 mile national AAA stock car championship at Milwaukee.
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