Eddie Anderson Downs Iowa Prospects and Estes Tragedy Highlight
Dr. Eddie Anderson told Cedar Rapids VFW Post 788 there is no barn burner for Iowa this fall but that the team has talent and hope. He spoke of Johnny Estes injury and questioned Em Tunnell's return, noting Michigan remains strong while Big Nine peers will be tough and improved. He praised Schoener twins, Bob Smith, Lou King, Russ Benda, Tunnell, and new prospects Jerry Long, Bob Hoff, Jimmy Sangster, Max Sowers, Glenn Drahn, Joe Paulsen, Jerry Norden, Jerry Faske, Chug Wilson, and Don Fryhauf as potential contributors.
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Optimistic caution from Eddie at VFW meeting
Eddie urged careful judgment about players and coaches, stressing not to condemn without full facts. He joked that the team still aims to win and will not concede on downs in a wind during drills. Anderson joined as a full member, with Post 788 presenting his card after the talk.
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Estes Still Critical After Iowa Player Injury
DES MOINES UP The condition of John Estes Jr a backfield mainstay for the University of Iowa remained critical Friday after an operation for injuries from an outdoor basketball game. Estes suffered a dislocated vertebra and near severed spinal cord when he fell backward over another player.
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Tuero and Dorfman Eliminated in Clay Court Quarters
In Chicago at the National Clay Courts, second seed Jack Tuero of New Orleans was upset by seventh seed Herbie Flams 6-0 7-5 6-2. Irving Dorfman of New York also fell, losing to fifth seed Pancho Gonzales of Los Angeles 8-6 6-1 8-10 9-7.
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Huskers appoint Neal Mehring as assistant coach
Neal Mehring, a Cornhusker star from the early 1930s, was named to the Nebraska football coaching staff as assistant coach in Lincoln. The announcement came Thursday and adds a former standout to the Nebraska program.
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Minor Facts Pueblo Lincoln Center WESTERN LEAGUE
The Western League standings show Pueblo Lincoln Center and Sioux City with mixed results. Thursday results include Minneapolis, Toledo, St Paul, Indianapolis, Columbus, Milwaukee, Kansas City, and Louisville, with several games postponed due to rain.
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Marshalltown Reaches Semis in Cedar Rapids Softball Tourney
Marshalltown Moose join Cochrane Roofing of Iowa City in semifinals at Ellis Park after edging Du buque Amvets 3-2. Earlier they defeated Du buque Central Cafe 7-4. Rained postponed games rescheduled for Sunday and Monday with finals set for July 25.
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Seven Cities Enter 27 Hole Golf at Indian Creek
A 27 hole medal play event at Indian Creek Country Club is scheduled for Sunday with seven invited cities Monticello Maquoketa Anamosa Manchester Vinton and Iowa City. Play begins at 8 am and players are placed in flights after the first nine holes with the full 27 hole score counting for prizes.
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Ghezzi Leads With Six Under Par In Dapper Dan Invite
Vic Ghezzi fired a six under par 66 to hold a three stroke edge after the opening round at the Dapper Dan Invitational at Alcoma Golf Club. He posted a five under 31 on the front nine before bogeying No. 18. A four way tie for second at 69 includes Ellsworth Vines Jimmy Demaret George Fazio and Cary Middlecoff.
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Red Hoyle and Art Jacobson Rebuild No 33 Engine
With rising purses and growing opposition the Red Hoyle and Art Jacobson team rebuilt their No 33 midget engine this week in preparation for weekend racing culminating at Cedar Bowl Cedar Rapids Sunday night.
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Sonny Dean Enters Iowa Masters Golf at ISU
Sonny Dean, the 1948 Iowa Junior champion from Iowa City, has filed entry for the eleventh annual Iowa Masters golf meet to be held at Iowa State University on July 24 and 25.
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Major Boxscores Phillies and Cardinals in extra innings
In a long doubleheader the Phillies and Pirates split. Berthon and Gustine provide key hits as New York and Pittsburgh both push runs late. The Dodgers topple the Reds 7 to 4 in Cincinnati with Hudges and Litwhiler driving the pace. Brooklyn and Cincinnati exchange runs, Hermanski and Litwhiler among the big performers. Detroit and Chicago also feature, with many notable plates and outings across multiple games.
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Free Agent Wave Reshapes Eastern Softball League
Nearly 40 players were made free agents after the South Bend Indiana and Ann Arbor Michigan franchises in the Eastern division were revoked by Commissioner Charles F. Jensen. The move lets players shop for spots with the 14 remaining clubs as league standings show uneven play and upcoming matches include Aurora versus Iowa City and Rock Island versus City.
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Louis Opponent Hints For Fall Bout At Yankee Stadium
New York report says promoter Mike Jacobs aims to stage a Joe Louis vs Gus Lesnevich bout at Yankee Stadium on Sept 22. The Twentieth Century Sporting Club rents the venue but no principals are named yet, with talk that Joe Louis may face Lesnevich or Walcott instead.
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Marengo Edges Link-Belt Speeder 5-4 For 19th Win
Marengo won its 19th game of the season by edging the Link-Belt Speeder 5-4 at Marengo Park Thursday night. Farnum, the Marengo catcher, had three hits and drove in the decisive run in the seventh as Schambarger scored on his hit. For Cedar Rapids, Birkicht and Farmer each had a triple and a single while Link-Belt’s Farmer contributed two hits.
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Feller Faces Booing In Phillies Doubleheader
Crowds jeered Bob Feller in his first post All-Star appearance in Philadelphia as the Indians faced the Athletics. Feller dismissed the boos, saying he is not a rookie or a bowler baby, while Satchel Paige earned his first major league win in the second game with strong Philadelphia support.
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Waterloo Open set with 179 amateurs and 43 pros
A field of 179 amateurs and 43 professionals will begin 18 hole qualifying for the Waterloo Open. The low 50 plus 43 pros advance to the 36 hole tournament, with starting times listed for Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
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