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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1946

Page

6

York Steals Show as Red Sox beat Browns 13-6

Rudy York slugged two grand slams and drove in 10 runs to lift Boston over St Louis 13-6. Ted Williams outshone by York, with Jim Bottomley’s AL RBI record within reach and a 13 run barrage powering the win at St Louis.

ST. Louis Rudy York Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Browns York R.B.I Jim Bottomley Tony Lazzeri Jim Tabor Charlie Wagner Earl Johnson Jeff Heath al Zarillo Walt Judnich Boston Abhoa Mosesrf Ol Stevens Pesky Irdino Od'linger Mirovich Stephensiss Ork Cadello Doerr HeathJt DiMaro OlZarila Russell Judnither H.wasner Mancuso C.wagner Helf Johnson Muncriefip Shirley McQuillen Kinder Tdahieren Ferens Berardino Heath Zarilla Judnich Williams C. Wagner York Christman Lucadello Stevens Minetief Wagner MM Ian Wagner Johnson Cuncrief Ferensohnson Om Muncrief Warner Muncrief Paparella Jones

Zale Diagnosed With Pneumonia Delays Title Fight

Tony Zale, Middleweight Champion, is hospitalized in Gary Indiana with pneumonia after his New York fight with Rocky Graziano. Doctors expect a ten day to two week stay and reschedule the Yankee Stadium title bout to September 26 on medical advice. Promoter Mike Jacobs had forecast a 45000 crowd.

Gary Ind Tony Zale Mercy Hospital Rocky Graziano New York John P. O'Connell Zale

Middle Blue Jays Meet South English in Oak Grove Sunday

The Middle Blue Jays travel to Oak Grove to play South English on Sunday afternoon in a nonconference matchup.

Middle Amana Middle Blue Jays Oak Grove

Senators edge Indians 3 2 as eighth-inning run wins

Washington scores in the eighth to beat Cleveland 3 to 2. Priddy singles, Edwards error, and Spence sacrifice the decisive run. Masterson wins in relief. Embree takes the loss. Attendance 7,022.

Cleveland Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Jerry Priddy Hank Edwards Stan Spence Walter Masterson Sid Hudson Red Embree Joe Krakauskas Washington Case Lewis Conway Priddy Wasdell Vernon Seerey Spenced Q'Edwardsss Binks Obeckerib Torres Bidreauss Travis OlKelbergb O Herane Hudsonwp Oat Reap Grace Eauskog P Ono Mtersonp Tiodao Hudson Batteg Krakauskas Fleming Uranes Robertson Suty Becker Spence Embree Hegan Boudreau Sacrifices Conway Robertson Masterson Embree i Masterson Fiber Gi Mastersm Bmbreen

Iowa Open entries line up strong in junior and women groups

The Iowa Open draws a deep junior field with Robert A and Robert E Nelson from Silvis and Rock Island joining Bruce Wigley of Iowa City and Don Lewis of Fort Madison. Cedar Rapids entrants include Bill Ball and Ed Hollander among others. Norman Barnes leads the 15 and under boys, while Edith McDaniel of Kansas City defends the women's singles title with Des Moines players Doris Popple Jansen and Tillotson among top entrants. Singles play spans men women juniors and boys with doubles events also on the schedule.

Bruce Wigley Iowa City Don Lewis Fort Madison Higley Cedar Rapids Bill Ball Ed Hollander Jack Fletcher al Bickel John Krumholtz Ball Bill Kramer Dick Protheroy Eldora Bud Popple Des Moines Norman Barnes Waverly Grinnell Ames St. Louis Mos Edith McDaniel Kansas City Doris Popple Doris Jansen Janet Tillotson Mary M. Hulbert Len Prosser

Planmotions Warning to Tax War Stirs Players

A local scene discusses a proposed plan described as a business deal taxed by federal and state governments. A player laments that farming capacity declines with employment terms, while hints of a Mexican league and Lawyer Murphy's guild suggest alternatives if words fail.

Mexican League Murphy’s Guild

Buffalo picks Spring Bank Manor for training camp

A new site at Spring Bank Manor Oconomowoc Wisconsin is chosen as the Buffalo team camp for the All-America football conference. Practice is underway at the facility.

Buffalo NEA Spring Bank Manor Oconomowoc Wis

McPartlands Lead Pro Field at Ames Masters Golf

Amateurs dominated the first round of the ninth Iowa Masters at Iowa State course as Harold Skow of Newton shot even par 140 to lead. Cedar Rapids brothers Jim and Bill McPartland led the pros with 75, while Pat Willcox did not play Saturday and was set to tee off Sunday.

AMES Harold Skow Newton Iowa State College Orrie Goens Des Moines Max Shelton Bode Sarge Fontanini Ben Abegg Posted Cedar Rapids Jim Bill McPartland Pat Willcox Charles Updegraff Boone M. C. Fuchs Marshalltown Bill Creighton Jack Hall Robert Elderton, Jr Independence Jack Wal

Astaire's Horse Wins Gold Cup at Hollywood Park

In Inglewood California Fred Astaire's five year old chestnut Triplicate won the $100000 added Gold Cup at Hollywood Park. Basil James rode the son of Reigh Count to defeat Honeymoon with Historian third after a foul claim delayed official results by eight minutes.

Inglewood Calif Ins Fred Astaire Hollywood Park Basil James Reigh Fairday Louis B. Mayer Honeymoon Jess Higley A. A. Baroni Ovie Scurlock Historian Chicago

Cedar Rapids Tennis Team Visits Dubuque for Rematch

Cedar Rapids, a local net team, travels to Dubuque to avenge a 9-4 loss earlier this year. They will bring at least 12 men and two women and aim to beat Dubuque for the first time this season. Other matches include Clinton at Davenport and Iowa City at Burlington.

Cedar Rapids Dubuque Davenport Clinton Iowa City Burlington

McKinley Playground Tennis Pairings Listed

McKinley Playground hosts a Monday start for the invitational with first rounds due by Aug 1 and second rounds by Aug 6. Matches may occur after 2 p.m. at McKinley High School courts. doubles pairings to be announced next Sunday.

McKinley Playground McKinley High School Sunay Louis B. Cu B Havratil Frank Simanarr Donald Dick Holven Jack Fletcher Art McGiverin Ed Linp bin Syers ECO. U . Saghe Krumboltz al Bickel Dave Beatty Bud Hollander Don Ingels Boyd Harris Pat Ryan Charles Alnutt Paral Daker Ronnie Cherry Clarence Smith Dick White Bob Fletcher Jon Pusateri

Drivers Set Down in New York For Rule Violations

Drivers Carl Hatshell Buck Lamb and Raymond Reed have been suspended for the balance of the year by the United States Trotting Association for rule violations. Lou Ruchser Fort Worth in the Texas League played scholastic ball in New York with pitcher Jimmy Ring Jr son of a former major leaguer.

New York Carl Hatshell Buck Lamb Raymond Reed Lou Ruchser Fort Worth Jimmy Ring, Jr

All-American Sports highlights and diverse pro sports notes

An August All-American Sports column notes three holes in one by Nelson Sarazen and Sixty Jr and reports Wisconsin fishing and motor shortages. It covers Duke Ace Parker in Piedmont league, Hambletonian horse Victory Song sale, Ralph Kiner's home run pace, Texas U talent under Dana Bible, Karl Leib chairing college sports talks, Johnny Quinn’s return from war, Hooper’s Derby loss, St Louis Cardinals pennant note, new Atlantic City track features, rookie no hitters, and first M 1 league broadcast on Aug 4.

Ing All-American Sports Tom O Iron Express Outboard Boating Club of America Phil Seghi Hornell Baseball Club Columbus Ohio Bob Hovey Duke Ace Parker Portsmouth Pittsburgh Ralph Kiner Johnny Rizzo Texas U Dana Bible Bobby Layne Sparkplug Karl Leib Iowa U Miami Fla Fred Hooper Hoop, Jr Hooper Triumphal Arlington Park St. Louis Bill Voiselle Giants Atlantic City del Ennis Phils Red Barrett Grady Hatton Reds Johnny Sain Boston Hatton WMT Fruchauf Towa

YMCA Sports Golf and Water Show Report

Upper Flight standings show Moore Insurance and Jaycee Pipestee leads with Dr Pepper in close pursuit. Rotary and Lions battle in lower flights while July schedules and matchups, plus a large water show, highlight the Cedar Rapids YMCA events with nearly 300 boys swimming and passing safety tests preparing for the mid August performance.

Moore Insurance Jaycee Pipestee Dr. Pepper VU Amovs P. B. Lions Rotary Jaycee Atomics Eagles Dr. Pepper Va

Tipton to Host 27-Hole Invitational Golf Match

Tipton Golf and Country Club invites 17 eastern Iowa clubs to a 27 hole medal play event on Sunday August 11 starting at 8 a.m. Flights to be determined after 18 holes. Entry fee is 1.50 with prizes paid to all entrants. Entries close at 9 30 a m August 11.

Tipton

Giants Rally to Sweep Reds in Doubleheader

New York Giants defeat Cincinnati Reds 5-3 and 11-1 before 23,654 fans. Jack Graham and Willard Marshall slug two homers apiece, as Hal Schumacher and Ken Trinkle win, extending the Giants' streak to four. Johnny Mize, Sid Gordon, and Buddy Kerr contribute three hits each in the nightcap.

NEW York Jack Graham Willard Marshall New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Hal Schumacher Ken Trinkle Giants Trinkle Johnny Mize Sid Gordon Buddy Kerr Graham Clyde Shoun Mickey Witek Gordon Marshall Schumacher Gene Thompson Cincinnati Orignes Frey OlWitek Adams Matanalief Hatton Mize Hanog iGratar Muellerce Lombardie Usher Kerrss Gornibt Heusser Jurompaonn Maney tLamanno Gan Lukon Manloy Schumachner Thompson Npings Malloy Minin i Euro Ees N Zlentara Ricney Luken Wicek O Mize Lamannoc Gordonis Libke Grahamrf Shokes Kerr Miller Shoun Trinklep Lambert Malloy Hass Fox Circinnati

Souchock stars as Yankees hammer White Sox 10 4

Rookie first baseman Steve Souchock collects four hits in five trips, hits his second major league homer, adds a triple and two singles, and drives in four as the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 10 to 4 for their second straight win in Chicago.

Chicago Steve Souchock New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Windy City Souchock

Reds and Feller Set Sights On Fresh Records

The Reds chase the 1945 double play standard, with Eddie Miller anchoring an infield on pace to break the 1981 team mark. Bob Feller aims for higher strikeout totals and a pace that could threaten Rube Waddell’s 343 yearly mark, as Ed Stanky eyes the NL walks record while pitchers pace Williams toward 170 walks.

New York Chicinnati Reds Bob Feller Eddie Stanky Brooklyn Ted Williams Boston Red Socker Mel. Ott New York Giants Mel Reds Red Sox Eddie Miller Miller

Kenmore League Standings and Scores Highlight Local Play

Kenmore League standings show Dr. Peppers and Armstrong's trading wins while Kenmore Golf and Beck's edge in recent weeks. In Monday play, Armstrones’ team defeated Le Boywlium led Bishop’s, with Chicago New Yorks and Silvestri among top scorers as detailed box scores show multiple hits and RBIs in a high activity night.

Dr. Feppers Light Company Armstrong's Kenmore Golf Becks Family Dr. Peppers Armstrong Toings Company Beck Cserestae

Cedar County Legion League Leaders Meet Schedule Today

Special to The Gazette. Cedar County Junior Legion games set for today feature West Branch at Tipton Bennett at Clarence Mechanicsville at Lowden Stanwood at Durant. League standings list Clarence Mechanicsville 46 1 Bennion Stanwood 1 128. Last week results showed Mechanicsville 8 Clarence 6 West Branch 12 Stanwood 7 Durant forfeited Bennett. Lowden Tipton game played under protest with Tipton claiming 2 0 victory not yet conceded.

Lowden Cedar County Junior Legion League West Branch Tipton Bennett Clarence Mechanicsville Stanwood Durant Bennion Aetads Lowdon

Local Kid League Results and Upcoming Games

The Gazette lists standings for John Beck League with Kiwanis, Lions, and Morehouse teams. Upcoming games at Daniels Park include Lions versus Rotary and Embassy versus Elks on July 20, plus Aug 1 events. An note says Mel Hein’s Union College eleven will face eight longtime rivals.

L . OaaEr Civic Bervice Jeague Borden's Barney Aus Kiwanis Lion's Henri-Stevenson Morehouse Embassy Wattle Shop Barney's Riverside Park Waltonians Kilian's Craemer’s V. Tieden Hearn Lnotary Kiliian's Gazette Veatee Zoiks Mel‘Hein Union College

One Nineteen Members Host Inaugural Sports Festival

Members of One-9-Teen plan a Saturday picnic at Ellis Park with a full program. The events include an 18 hole golf medal play to decide the club championship, archery at Ellis park course, swimming races at Ellis pool, and softball events for boys and girls. Prizes awarded in all divisions. sign up at the club or call the city recreation department.

Ellis’ Park Ellis Pool Ellis Park City Recreation Department

Cubs Rally to Split Doubleheader with Phillies

Chicago Cubs split a doubleheader with the Philadelphia Phillies, losing the opener 8-0 as Ken Raffensberger limited the Cubs to four hits, then winning the nightcap 9-0 with a late offensive surge. Frank McCormick drove in three in the opener, and the Cubs chased five runs in the fourth inning of the second game. Umpire Lee Ballanfant fell ill during the second game.

Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Ken Raffensberger Cubs Phils Hank Borowy Frank McCormick Tommy Hughes Lee Ballanfant Chicago Baye Baye A Hack,3b 2 0 O Oj Hughesss 5 2 2 5 Ostr’ski Gilbert Johnson Tabor Lowrey Ol Northey Cavar’ta OjEnnis Patko Livingst'nc Raf'sb'cerp Sturgeonss Borowy Atmis Vo Preceseers Severs Bauers Tey Bauers Borow

Kramer and Mulloy Reach Seabright Net Finals

Kramer of Montebello California and Mulloy of Miami Florida advanced to the final round of the 58th Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club invitational. Kramer, seeded second, fought to a four set win over an Argentine opponent 6 4 6 ? Mulloy posted an easier victory over Bob Pilkenburd with a decisive scoreline.

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Browns Plan Miami Spring Training in 1947

The St. Louis Browns announced they will hold spring training in Miami, Florida in 1947. The 1946 session was in Anaheim, California.

ST. Louis St. Louis Browns Miami Fla Browns Brownies Anaheim Calif

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