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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1955
Page
4
Carl Dorman, a Manchester mailman, built a catamaran pontoon boat launched on Maquoketa River. It uses two 13.5 inch diameter pontoons, 26 gauge sheet metal, weighs 225 pounds, and can be assembled or disassembled in 15 minutes.
GAMES MONDAY At Daniel's Park Police vs Kiwanis Moose vs Elke. GAMES TUESDAY At Riverside Wastes vs Hanford Post Rotary vs Civic. GAMES THURSDAY Eagies vs Kiwanis S.S. Civile vs Moose. GAMES FRIDAY At Riverside Rotary vs Hanford Post Elks Police.
Armstrongs face Borden's on Monday and Armstrongs meet Killians on Friday while Killians play Borden's on Wednesday. The games take place at Arthur Field this week.
Monday features Standard Blueprint against Gazette and LPWA against Naso's. Tuesday presents Sramek Roth versus Fast Dairy Queen with Barney's against Typo Union. Thursday has Type Union against Sramek Roth and Barney's against Standard Blueprint. Friday pits Naso's against East Dairy Queen and Gazette against LPWA.
The notice lists matchups for a college labor league across the week. Monday features 1AM vs Iowa National and Met re vs Quaker Oats. Tuesday has Becks vs Iowa Mfg and Local 100 vs West Dairy Queen. Thursday shows West Dairy Queen vs Becks and Local 1) vs TAM. Friday pits Quaker Oats against Iowa Mfg with Toledo National vs Melberg.
Leon Marlow of Burr Oak caught a 6 14 pound German Brown trout in Cold Water Creek at Decorah last Monday using a Flicker spinner for bait. The 24 inch fish underscored a notable local fishing outing.
Archie Moore born Archibald Lee Moore is identified as the world light heavyweight champion in the record, noting his formal given name at baptismal naming.
Mexico's Raul Aaton Macias declares that only fighters inside the International Boxing Club can reach a world championship, addressing criticism of his former manager and confirming his aim for a title bout with Cohen. He also notes his vow to avenge a recent KO loss to Billy Peacock and recover the crown.
Long column covers boat rodeos at Hartwick Lake near Delhi and the need for registration numbers on boats, penalties for unregistered craft, and enforcement by conservation officers. Also details fishing records at Dale Hollow, bird dog training seasons, kids fish day near Corning, pond stocking cautions, car deer accidents, and Ducks Unlimited forecasts for geese and mallards this fall.
The Quaker Mill site two miles northwest of Manchester hosts a popular boat club drawing large weekend crowds for swimming fishing boating and water skiing. A diving board draws sun bathers while anglers report good fishing below the dam. A new clubhouse was built by the Delaware County Fish and Game Protective Association and local Gun Club.
Dr H D Cole of Postville was elected president of the Postville Gun and Rifle club at the regular meeting last week. Telmer Olson of Monona was named vice president, Kermit James of Postville secretary treasurer, and Wilbur Wilke of Monona was elected executive. A tournament is planned for July 31 at the club.
Brazil defeated Cuba 3-0 in the first round of the North American zone Davis Cup. The doubles team Bob Falkenberg and Ronald Moreira beat Juan Weiss and Orlando Garrido 7-9 6-4 6-3 6-1. Singles matches following will not affect the outcome. Brazil moves to face Australia in Louisville July 22-24.
George Gorman of Cedar Rapids displays an eight pound channel catfish caught above the dam in the Cedar River. He landed the fish in 45 minutes using a flyrod with worm bait.
Cedar Rapids coach Frank Tvrdik will start Doug Cramer or Jim Happel in a best of three playoff with Muscatine. Game at 2 pm at Daniels Park marks Cedar Rapids 18th straight win. Second game Wednesday at Muscatine, possible third in Iowa City.
Lou Dennis, known as Lou, age 76, remains the season’s standout on Cedar Rapids stadium courts with a powerful drive and witty banter. Cedar Rapids clubs and the playground commission organize a busy schedule including Dubuque at 1 p.m., inter-city events with Waterloo, and July matches with Burlington juniors. Plans for the Iowa Open in Cedar Rapids August 5–7 aim to crown the season finale and dedicate the new stadium clubhouse.
Cedar Rapids major open clubs compete in the 10th district tournament at Tama starting with Eby's against Marshalltown VFW at 1 30. Legion faces Queen Olson Monday at 7 30 while Thede's Chat and Chew meets Wright's Grinnell Tuesday. Byes go to Al's Furniture and Armstrong's with second round action Wednesday. The winner advances to Boone state tournament. Glen Towers' Truckers of Des Moines hold the defending title.
INS columnist Bob Considine reports from Summit New Jersey about the Big Four boxing camp rumors and sightings of Ike, Bulganin, Eden, Faure and the Turkish host Madam Bey. The piece weaves in boxing figures Archie Moore Tony Galento Ezzard Charles and Mickey Cochrane with golf and baseball news and notes on Byron Nelson and Jack Kramer.
Wyoming first baseman Darrell Bucholz broke a leg Thursday chasing a foul ball and ran into a bench during the game with Grand Mound. He was taken to Anamosa hospital.
Wilson Junior High 9 won 8-5 over McKinley in a junior high baseball game as Wilson scored seven runs in the fourth inning. Reed, Klingman and Krotz led the offense while Ford, Davis and Stepanek contributed in the field.
George Scott, Thomas Jefferson high school's basketball coach for four years, resigns to join the Pasadena school system as head basketball coach and assistant in football or baseball at a Pasadena school, likely McKinley high. His Jefferson teams were 10-10 and 14-10 in recent seasons. a Griswold native and Parsons College graduate, he previously coached at Carson.
Cedar Rapids player Herb Klontz Jr is among 180 amateurs in the Western Amateur at Rockford Illinois opening Monday. Top eight after 72 holes advance to 36 hole match play with finals set for Six Walker Cup members in the field include Cruce Cudd Daley Morey Don Cherry Jimmy Jackson Ed Meister and Hillman Robbins Jr.
Teammates nickname pitcher Don Newcombe Davy Crockett for his versatile talents and consistent excellence on the mound and beyond. The praise underscores his multi role contributions and standout performances with the Dodgers.
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