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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1952

Page

2

Indians rally for 3-2 win over Burlington crowd eyes comeback

The Cedar Rapids Indians drew a crowd of 7 203 Tuesday night as Bud Daley limited Burlington to two runs until a two-run eighth inning. Manager Jimmy Bloodworth praised Prosk for a smart defensive move and hinted at a broader turnaround with a win that boosted morale and attendance.

Gazette Johnny Mcliver Cedar Rapids Indians Memorial Stadium Bud Daley Jimmy Bloodworth Burlington Cedar Rapids Indians Gal Bill Proverbs Charlie Bradshaw National Guard Hal Dodeward Billy Harrell ROTC Lou Krantz Jim Fishback Jim Harris Roy Oberlin Pappy Bloodworth Hy Prosk Bill Proverbs

14 Years Later Vander Meer Strikes Again in Texas League

Johnny Vander Meer, famed for two consecutive no hitters in 1938, pitched another no hit game 14 years later. For Tulsa in the class AA Texas League he blanked Beaumont 12-0 Monday night. Vander Meer’s catcher was Harry Craft, then Beaumont’s manager and the fielder who caught the final out of his 1938 second no hitter.

Hy Prosk Lou Krantz Prosk Columbia S.C Len Schulte The Flints Jimmy Bloodworth Beaumont Texas Johnny Vander Meer Tulsa Johnnny Cincinnati Vander Meer Harry Craft Leo Durocher Brooklyn Boston Braves

Lowden Outhits Donahue in 12-11 victory

Special to The Gazette reports Lowden defeated Donahue 12-11 on Tuesday night despite being outhit 17-13 by the hosts. The game featured Meyer Daniels Peters and Bagley in the lineups.

the Gazette Donahue Lowden Eer Ree Meyer Daniels Peters Bagley

Standings and schedule for THREE-I League and major league games

Standings show Cedar Rapids 3 Burlington 2 and Waterloo 7 Keokuk 6. Night games list Wednesday at Cedar Rapids 6 30 p m Quincy at Evansville 2 Keokuk at Waterloo Davenport at Terre Haute. Thursday matchups Cedar Rapids Keokuk Waterloo Burlington Davenport Evansville Quincy Terre Haute with MLB scores noted and probable pitchers for Wednesday and Thursday games.

Cedar Rapids Burlington Waterloo Keokuk Evansville Quincy Davenport Terre Haute Entnies

Brundage Elected President of the Olympic Committee

Avery Brundage of Chicago was elected president of the International Olympic Committee in Helsinki. He succeeds J. Sigfrid Edstrom who is retiring. Brundage, the current vice president, edged out Lord David Burghley as the rival candidate, with Burghley drawing most support from Iron Curtain nations.

Helsinki Avery Brundage Chicago International Olympic Committee Brundage J. Sigfrid Edstrom Sweden Lord David Burghley Great Britain Lord Burghley Olympic Organization East Germany

Davey Set for 10 Rounder With Basilio in Chicago

Undefeated Chuck Davey a stylish southpaw eyes a 10 round title tune up against Carmen Basilio in Chicago at the stadium. Basilio previously defeated Davey in Syracuse before a disputed draw was reversed by the New York Athletic Commission. The bout airs at 8 p.m. CST with Davey a 7 to 5 favorite and a path toward a welterweight title shot.

Chicago Chuck Davey Ree Eeper Davey Carmen Basilio Canasota N.Y Basilio Syracuse New York Athletic Commission Kid Geren Tillery Eyperwire Telecaat

Turner Manager Fined for Officiating Criticism

George Katz, manager of welterweight contender Gil Turner, was fined $200 for criticizing officiating after the last July 7 bout and placed on the Gavilan Turner title bout suspended list until payment.

Philadelphia George Katz Gil Turner Kid Gavilan-Turner

Track Stars Yelp About Helsinki Oval

Olympic stars complain about the Helsinki track surface as Mal Whitfield and Herb McKinley urge improvements. Soviet manager Stemasov notes nervousness. East Germany plans no participation. Brundage comments on Germany unity and China entry. Officials from 68 nations gathered for the opening ceremony.

Helsinki Ins Mal Whitfield Ohio Herb McKinley Jamaica McKinley Sergei Stemasov Svents West Germany East Germany Brundage China Helsinki University

Indians Seek Twin Bill Win At Memorial Stadium

Cedar Rapids Indians chase a twin bill victory against Burlington tonight at Memorial Stadium. Starter Chuck Bradshaw and Dolan Nichols take the mound as the Indians aim to improve a season twin bill record that sits at four wins and eight splits.

Jerry Press Dick Schoonoever Vern Kilburg The Flints Indians Keokuk

Dropo Ties MLB Hit Streak Record With 12 Straight

Detroit first baseman Walt Dropo, nicknamed Moose, tied a major league mark by achieving 12 consecutive hits since July 4. The 28 year old raised his average from .259 to .296, with 22 hits in 42 at bats, as Detroit split a doubleheader with Washington despite his hot stretch.

Ralph Roden Associated Press Walt Dropo Moose Mooseup Conn Nce Dropo Detroit Pinky Higgins Boston Red Sox Senators Washington Tigers Ae Yankees Walt Masterson

Three Iowans Enter Trans Miss Match Play Field

Medalist Joe l Conrad led 64 qualifiers with a 36 hole 136 at Lakewood Country Club in Denver. Don Bell of Omaha and three Iowa golfers joined in for match play with scores of 140 and 146 or 150 respectively. names include Jim English from Des Moines, Dick Hoak of Sioux City, and Bob Leahy of Denison.

Denver Joel Conrad Ted Hart Conrad San Antonio Texas Lakewood Country Club Don Bell Omaha Bell Lakewood Iowa Jim English Red Oak Des Moines Dick Hoak Sioux City Bob Leahy Denison

Western Iowa Amateur At Carroll Set For July Weekend

The seventh annual Western Iowa Amateur golf tournament will be played at Carroll Country Club July 25-26. Deadline for entering the 27 hole medal play is 9:30 a.m. Sunday. A two man teams best ball tourney is planned for Saturday.

Carroll Western Iowa Carroll Country Club

Indians Buy Glynn From Sacramento In обмен

The Cleveland Indians purchased first baseman William Glynn from Sacramento of the Pacific Coast league on Tuesday night for an undisclosed sum and three minor league players.

New York Cleveland Indians William Glynn Sacramento

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