Lighters Meet Manufacturers in Key M-1 Lead Tilt
The Iowa Light and Iowa Manufacturers duel Monday at Daniels Park as the race for the M-1 lead tightens. Iowa Light holds a half-game edge with a 7-1 record, while Manufacturers chase from behind with strong batting led by Chuck Pickart and solid pitching from Marlin Jacobs and Red Van Fleet.
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Bill Diehl
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Bob Tvrdik
Bob Stastny
Chuck Pickart
Pickart
Marlin Jacobs
Cagy Red van Fleet
Bob White
Herman Frueh
la Plant
Tom Farmer
Lssorr
Yona Licht
BTF
AaSucker Oats
Two State Titles at Stake in Ring Show July 30
Coach Ralph Hayes announces an amateur boxing card at Immaculate Conception high school gym on July 30 with two state titles on the line. Headlining is Lawrence Gatzke defending the heavyweight crown against Paul Kelly of Des Moines. Also on the card Buddy Boyle meets Johnny Ullrich for the 112-pound title. Des Moines will bring six boxers and six bouts are planned.
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Immaculate Conception
Lawrence Gatzke
Paul Kelly
Des Moines
Kelly
Kearney
Neb
Teachers College
Gatzke
Buddy Boyle
Johnny Ullrich
Ullrich
Boyle
Evansville Rally Fails To Top Raiders In Nine
The Raider rally in the ninth inning at Hill Park during the 1941 race spoiled Evansville’s chance at an upset. Fans who stayed to the finish saw life return to the team and hope to forget the loss as a pennant hangs in the balance.
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New Iowa champion. Casey-Cordingley edges Carey in golf
Ann Casey Cordingley of Des Moines defeated Kathleen Carey of Cedar Rapids to become the new champion. Casey-Cordingley outpaced her opponent with strong driving and fairway play, matching one of the tournament’s longest hitters Phyllis Otto. She posted 39-41-80 in the morning and 39 even on the first nine in the afternoon, finishing strong with one over par on the last two holes.
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Des Moines
Kathleen Carey
Cedar Rapids
Iowa University
Phyllis Otto
White Sox Split Doubleheader With A’s in Chicago
The White Sox and Philadelphia Athletics split a Saturday doubleheader, the Sox winning the opener 4-2 before losing the nightcap 1-3. Chicago had four hits off Marchildon and Ferrick, taking the first game with a late rally in the eighth inning aided by two errors from Benny McCoy and Dick Siebert and a hit. Edgar Smith earned his ninth win in the opener.
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TEEING OFF with BOB HOGAN
Des Moines Hyperion amateur event crowned a king not among the players. Swede Larson, Johnny Jacobs' loyal caddie, stole the show with humor and grit guiding Jacobs toward the title. Jacobs predicted a repeat win amid big crowds and heated gallery chatter.
Ferrier tops Chicago Open with clutch 18th hole heroics
Ferrier chased his first pro job after the USGA rejected his amateur bid and closed with 36 34 70. He tied for fourth at 142 as Craig Wood and others chased Metz who led midpack but remained in title contention. Hogan faltered late as Ghezzi failed to qualify for final 36 holes amid scoring chaos.
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Great Neck
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Linville
N. C
Mike Turnesa
Elmsford
Jimmy Thomson
Chicopee
Mass
Tommy Armour
Chicago
Johnny Bulla
Lawson Little
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Pasadena
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George Dawson
Hogan
Ben Hogan
Hershey
Dick Metz
Oak Park
Jim Ferrier
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Mamaroneck
C Heafner
Johnny Bulla Chicanso
L. Little
EJ Harrison
Little Rock
R. Guldahl
R Co Steve
R. Williamson
Fort Wayne
Ind
Sam Snead
Milton Real
Clinton
Doe Patetth
Fairfield
Big Pebble Wins Hollywood Gold Cup Narrowly
Big Pebble a satin brown horse once sold for 5000 dollars stunned the field at Hollywood Park. From behind in the stretch he overtook Paper Boy to capture the 75000 dollar Gold Cup by a neck in 2 03 3 5, with Mid third.
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E. R. Bradley
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Midand
Red Peppers Hot Sport Chatter From Tait
Keen talk on Illinois coach Bob Zuppke and alumni influence in the Big Ten. Mentions Northwestern coach Maury Kent and scouting Notre Dame, plus optimism about rebuilding with Zuppke. Also notes Eagles free swim day at Ellis Park drawing 841 kids despite cold weather and modest revenue.
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Maury Kent
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Eagles
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Local swimmers set to challenge state records at AAU meet
The second district U. swimming tournament at Ellis Park Pool on July 27 draws top local talent. Kenny Marsh holds three AAU indoor records with 19.1 in 40 yards 56.2 in 100 yards and 2 30 for 220 yards. L P Lyman George Elliott and Marcia Kopeck y head a strong field while Davenport and Clinton delegations are expected.
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Ellis Park
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L. P. Lyman
George Elliott
Marcia Kopecky
Chicago
Sally
George Henry
George Nissen
Beulah Detwieler
Iowa U Net Meet Opens Next Tuesday
More than sixty players are expected to battle for crowns in the University of Iowa summer session tennis tournament opening next Tuesday in Iowa City. Meet Manager W. T. Swenson said the event replaces the old Mississippi Valley meet held here for several years.
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Softball Group Plans Night Tournament At Ellis Park
A meeting of all team managers and interested players will set plans for a state level night tournament at Ellis Park. The open league races feature Beck's, Wilson's, Speeder, and others, with title hopes in two industrial divisions and fraternal leagues shaping up for a dramatic pennant finish. The meeting invites local and out of town teams to discuss schedules, prize money, and night games under lights.
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Walt Broussard
Carl Poole
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Hopp of Hastings Hops Up St Louis for Cardinals
The St Louis Cardinals promote blond lefthander Johnny Hopp into regular outfield action, aiming to spark the pennant drive. Hopp, hitting .337, rivals Pete Reiser and Johnny Mize for the NL batting crown, recalls his Hastings Nebraska roots and family ties to Nebraska football star Harry Hopp.
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Coggeshall To Play Hainline In Net Finals
Harris Coggeshall of Des Moines defends his title by facing Dick Hainline of Rock Island in the Iowa state tennis final. The doubles final pairs Hainline with John Fletcher against Sterling Lord and Dick Rugs.
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Frank Brody
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Mickey McPherson
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Neb
Oklahoma City
Marvin Davidson
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All Star Vote Led by Augie Lio in Football Poll
Augie Lio of Georgetown leads the national all star football poll with 253,874 votes as week two closes. Notre Dame star Tommy McGannon trails with 180,168, followed by Michigan’s Tom Harmon at 157,983 and other players from Purdue Racine-Two and various colleges in the chase for the Chicago Bears game.
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Jake” Jacobs
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