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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1948

Page

2

No Barn Burner Talk from Anderson on Iowa Football

Dr. Eddie Anderson told VFW Post 788 there is no barn burner in Iowa City this fall and Iowa won t be national champions but he praised players and hoped to add more. He mentioned Johnny Estes s injury and questioned Em Tunnell s return while predicting Michigan fits as still champion and listing new prospects at end quarterback and backfield for Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeye Eddie Anderson Cedar Rapids Iowa City Veterans of Foreign Wars Notre Dame Johnny Estes Anderson V.F.W Eddie New York Giants Tunnell Indiana Ohio State

Optimistic note on football patience from coach and veterans

The article quotes Eddie stressing cautious judgment about players and coaches amid football disappointments. He jokes that his team may still struggle in adverse drills but remains committed to building a winning squad. Anderson joins the VFW and is welcomed by Carl Kane. Post 788 Cmdr Bill Mattis presents a membership card.

Ray Murphy Eddie

Estes Still Critical in Des Moines Hospital

John Estes Jr. remaining in critical condition after operation for injuries from an outdoor basketball game. He sustained a dislocated vertebra and nearly severed spinal cord when he fell backward over another player. The injury ends his season as a University of Iowa backfield mainstay.

Des Moines John Estes, Jr University of Iowa Estes

Tuero Dorfman Out in National Clay Courts Quarters

In Chicago two top seeds fall as quarterfinals conclude. Second seed Jack Tuero of New Orleans loses to Herbie Flams of Beverly Hills 6-0 7-5 6-2. Irving Dorfman of New York falls to Richard Gonzales of Los Angeles 8-6 6-1 8-10 9-7.

Chicago Jack Tuero New Orleans Irving Dorfman New York Tuero Herbie Flams Beverly Hills Calif Dorfman Richard “Pancho” Gonzales Los Angeles

Husker Names Neal Mehring Assistant Football Coach

Lincoln Nebraska Neal Mehring a Cornhusker star of the early 1930s was named an assistant football coach at Nebraska on Thursday.

Lincoln Neb INS Neal Mehring Cornhusker Nebraska

Baseball standings and results from regional leagues

Western League results list Des Moines Omaha Lincoln and Sioux City with win loss records. American Association shows standings for Indianapolis Minneapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Columbus Toledo Louisville St Paul St Paul notes recent game scores. Three-I League reports Terre Haute Waubon, Danville, Decatur results with Quincy postponed due to rain.

American Association L. Pet Indiana Olis Minnepolis Milwaukee Kan. City Columbus Toledo BS St. Pauli Louisville Minneapolis Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Kansas City Terre Haute Nenport Evanson Decatur Danville Quincy

Marshalltown Reach Semis in Cedar Rapids Softball Tourney

Marshalltown Moose advance to the semifinals of the Cedar Rapids Softball tournament at Ellis Park after a 3-2 win over the Dubuque Amvets. They earlier beat Central Cafe 7-4, and finals are set for July 25 with Sunday and Monday games rescheduled.

Marshalltown Moose Iowa City Cochrane Roofing Cedar Rapids Ellis Park Dubuque Amvets Central Cafe Dubuque Wilson and Company of Stokes Auto Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Quakers Waterloo John Deere Greene Ottumwa Amvets Bowen Simpson Central Dub Amvets Rarkins Nsbarger P “Meyer Meyer Ajert Didesch Wera Ods Enees Wilson Keller Astrosky B.bowen Ternes Laurence Hamm Elliot Richman Alt Jadeking P Reess Woods Cedar Palls

Seven City Golfers to Compete at Indian Creek

A 217 hole medal play event will run Sunday at Indian Creek Country Club. Seven cities Monticello Maquoketa Anamosa Manchester Vinton and Iowa City are invited. Play begins at 8 a.m. Flights after the first nine holes. All 27 holes count for prizes.

Indian Creek Country Club Chuck Slauson Club Golf Monticello Maquoketa Anamosa Manchester Vinton Iowa City Indian Creek

Ghezzi Leads by Six to Open Dapper Dan Invite

Vic Ghezzi shot six under par 66 to hold a three stroke lead in the first round of the Dapper Dan Invitational at Alcoma Golf Club. He posted 63 on the back nine but bogeyed the 18th, with Ellsworth Vines, Jimmy Demaret, George Fazio, Cary Middlecoff tied for second at 69.

Pittsburgh Vic Ghezzi P.G.A Alcoma Golf Club Ghezzi Lloyd Mangrum Jimmy Demaret Englewood, N. J Ellsworth Vines Iowa City Ojai Calif George Fazio Coshockton Cary Middlecoff Memphis

Red Hoyle’s Midget Engine Rebuilt for Cedar Rapids Race

Red Hoyle and Art Jacobson rebuilt their No. 33 midget engine as opposition grows and purses rise. The team prepares for weekend action culminating at Cedar Bowl in Cedar Rapids Sunday night.

Red Hoyle Art Jacobson Cedar Bowl Cedar Rapids

Sonny Dean Enters Iowa Masters at Ames

Sonny Dean of Iowa City, 1948 Iowa Junior champ, files entry for the eleventh annual Iowa Masters golf meet at Iowa State July 24-25.

Sonny Dean Ames Iowa City Iowa Iowa State

Second Wren and Fourth Livines Lesson Highlight

Fragmentary OCR suggests a game or riddle headline with names Lombardi and Gerald, but details are unclear. The readable text indicates sports or puzzle elements rather than a full event report.

Wren Itegerald

Boxing Results From City Matches Highlighted By Knockouts

Detroit bout features Tommy Yarosz from Pittsburg beating Johnny Coon of Newark by outpoint. In Philadelphia Eadie Giosa defeats Johnny Forte. In Brooklyn Rocky Ani knocks out Mickey Zangara in Scranton, and Charles Caber Wis stops Phil Zwick in Kaukauna Wisconsin.

Detroit Tommy Yarosz Pittsh Johnny Coon Newark Bklyn Fort Hamilton Rockyani Scranton Mickey Zangara New York Philadelphia Eadie Giosa Johnny Forte Paieceetie Aukee Charles “Caber Wis Atenen Phil Zwick Kaukauna

Rumor Of Louis Fight At Yankee Stadium In Fall

New York reports Mike Jacobs may organize a Joe Louis vs Gus Lesnevich bout at Yankee Stadium on September 22. The Twentieth Century Sporting Club rented the venue but no principal was named yet. Some boxing men expect a Louis Walcott clash instead, amid competition from Tournament of Champions Inc.

New York New York Daily Mirror Mike Jacobs Joe Louis Gus ‘Lesnevich Yankee Stadium Twentieth Century Sporting Club Jacobs Lesnevich Joe Walcott Mirror Twentieth Century Club Tournament of Champions, Inc Louis

Free Agent Status Shakes Eastern National Softball League

Nearly 40 players were made free agents last week when the South Bend Indiana and Ann Arbor Michigan franchises in the Eastern division were revoked by Commissioner Charles F. Jensen of Chicago. The move lets players negotiate with the 14 remaining clubs in the circuit.

Chicago South Bend Ind Ann Arbor Mich Charles F. Jensen

Marengo Edges Link-Belt Speeder 5-4 for 19th Win

Marengo defeated Cedar Rapids Link-Belt Speeder 5-4 to claim its 19th victory. Farnum hit safely three times and drove in the winning run in the seventh as Marengo tallied late. Birkicht and Farmer each tripled and singled for Link-Belt.

Marengo Cedar Rapids Farnum Schambarger Bill Birkicht Dick Farmer Bamadom Shanahan Knake Zcherney A

Feller Faces Booing In Phillies Debut as Indians Hit A's

Crowd jeered Bob Feller in his first Philadelphia appearance after the All Star break. He dismissed the fan reaction saying he is not a rookie and would not apologize. Satchel Paige received hearty applause and earned his first major league victory in the second game.

Philadelphia Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Feller Satchel Paige

179 Amateurs and 43 Pros at Waterloo Open Qualifying

A field of 179 amateurs tees off Saturday for the Waterloo Open 18 hole qualifier. The low 50 advance to the 36 hole tournament with 43 professionals. Local Cedar Rapids Iowa City Decorah players listed with starting times across morning and afternoon rounds.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids

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