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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1946
Page
3
Herman Barron, White Plains, shot 68 and 71 to reach 139 at mid tournament as All American field chased in Chicago. Lloyd Mangrum faded with 155, while Barron led a cluster including Ellsworth Vines 141 and Chick Harbert 142. Nelson and Hogan among notable defections.
Patty Berg and Dot Kielty were tied for lead after 36 holes in the All American women’s tournament at Tom O’Shanter. Darkness halted the second round with 21 of 35 starters still to finish. Berg and Kielty both posted 162. Shirley Spork stood third at 167, while Babe Didrickson Zaharias had 117 through 27 holes. Phyllis Otto and Ann Casey were completing second rounds Saturday morning after darkness stopped play at nine holes.
Qualifying play for the Ellis Park Open golf tournament starts today and runs in one day. Ellis Park pro Al Stieger says all city golfers may enter with an 18 hole qualifying round. Match play begins Saturday August 3 with a 16 player championship flight and additional flights. Bernie Stieger won last Ellis event in 1941. One dollar entry funds trophy purchase.
Results show Detroit 4 Philadelphia 3 and Washington 5 Cleveland 4 with New York 6 Chicago 2. Friday notes list Cincinnati 4 New York 3 and Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn 0 as results, plus upcoming games across the circuit including Cincinnati at New York and St Louis at Boston.
St Louis Cardinals owner Sam Breadon was fined 5000 by Baseball Commissioner Chandler for not reporting in person after a visit with the Pasquel brothers in Mexico, a penalty later rescinded. Breadon said he held no hard feelings and called the incident closed.
Quickety Quick, a 38 year old Californian, clinched the 36 hole final at the National Public Links tournament in Denver defeating Stafford to reach the title. Stafford, a 22 year old from Oregon State, upset veteran Doll to reach the final, with Quick posting two under par scores across 31 holes and 60 on the return.
ANN ARBOR Mich AP after 45 years Michigan and Stanford will renew football clashes in a four game home and home series. The opener is set for Oct 4 1947 in Ann Arbor. Historic tie includes Willie Heston led 1902 Rose Bowl rout at Pasadena 49 0.
Wilson's beat Speeder 6 3 to gain a share of second place in the M-1 league race Friday night. Tresnak starred with a double and two singles as Wilson's built an early three run frame, then held Speeder at bay until a two run fifth and a seventh inning tally secured the victory for Wilson's over Speeder. Booby Sturm, new Packers manager, watched as the win tightened the standings.
The first Iowa Open golf tournament since 1942 will be held at the Des Moines golf and country club on August 24 and 25. Defending champion is Pat Willcox, Des Moines professional.
Box scores show Detroit and Philadelphia trading runs with Detroit winning 4 to 3 in 1:51. Notable: Rosar 2 RBIs and Suder 2B for Detroit. Kell and Majeski contributed for Philadelphia.
Davenport and Danville battled for the lead of the Three-Eye league as Davenport regained front position by defeating the Dodgers 4 to 3. Davenport improved to 52 wins and 29 losses for a .642 percentage. the Dodgers stood 53-30. Other Saturday results sent Decatur to Waterloo, Terre Haute to Quincy, and Evansville to Springfield.
Fritz Ostermueller, a 13 year veteran for the Pirates, blanked the Brooklyn Dodgers 5-0 to snap a rough run of decisions. He scattered seven hits, earned his first shutout of the season, and spoiled Brooklyn’s edge atop the standings.
Red headed Earl Stewart of Dallas holds a three stroke edge in the All American amateur at Tam O'Shanter Chicago after a Friday 70. Brink of Grand Rapids slips to 149 for 36 holes, tied for second with Stranahan Toledo McCreary Jr Indianapolis and Hamer Columbus. De la Torre Northwestern 152 and Hodge Dubuque 153.
Rotary squad wins 4 to 3 at Riverside Park as Whitters scores on an error and Buli chek doubles to break a 3 3 tie in the fifth. Fulton fanned seven but the Rotary offense capitalized on four hits. Champar led the Vets with two of three hits. Also at Riverside Park Kiwanis beat Embassy 10 to 1 behind B Rocarek no hit pitching. Nelson and Kruse powered the offense. Hearn Stevens on top in a high scoring duel 13 to 10 over Waffle Shop as Sid Stem lar starred with two hits two walks and three runs for Motorboys. Emb club led 9 5 before Hearn-Stevenson stormed back with four runs in each of the next two innings.
Fifty three members of the world champion Los Angeles Rams prepared to report Monday for training camp at Compton College in California. The group includes Tom Farmer of Cedar Rapids the former Iowa U passing star. First light workouts in gym suits set for Tuesday with players in football duds by Wednesday afternoon.
Iowa Steel defeated Veterans of Foreign Wars 5 to 4 behind strong defense by shortstop Reed and pitching by Bill Abernathy. Augustine homered for Iowa Steel driving in Kacere as the fourth inning key hit. Sheridan of Vets added a home run in the last frame. In YMCA play Calvary Baptist crushed Trinity Methodist 12-2. Central Park won 15-1 over Second Evangelical. First Lutheran beat Sinclair Memorial 10-9 while United Brethren glazed St James 14-3.
POMEROY AP Stanhope high School and Bancroft earned spots in the state high school baseball championship tourney. Stanhope defeated Woodward 3 0 behind no hit pitching by Byron Marken while Bancroft edged Pomeroy 4 1 in sub state semifinals Friday.
Notice states Ludwig Gre Administrator was appointed July 12 1946 in Linn County Iowa to manage the estate of Frantiska Gregor Inte ceased. Heirs and debtors urged to settle with the undersigned and present claims duly authenticated to the Linn County District Court Clerk through attorney F B Kubleck.
A review of the film Janie Gets Married starring Joan Lestie Robert Hutton Edward Arnold Ann Harding and others at the Paramount. The critic mocks Hollywood’s veteran regimentation gag questions the film’s humor and notes a hectic plot with mistaken identities family squabbles and a happy ending followed by a cartoon and newsreel.
The Gazette columns list Saturday showings for Paramount Marion Rialto Strand and other venues. Entries include films such as Janie Gets Married The Stranger The Return of Rusty The Wife of Monte Cristo She Went to the Races The Way Ahead Close Call for Boston Blackie Anchors AweighParis Underground Nevada Blonde Ransom The Blue Dahlia Idea Girl with multiple daily showtimes and midnight and late shows.
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