DiMaggio To Seek Up To Sixty Thousand Per Year
Joe DiMaggio plans a contract demand near fifty to sixty thousand dollars next year aiming to top Babe Ruth’s previous peak. His value rests on batting, RBIs, homers and drawing power as Yankee attendance soars. He hit his twenty fourth homer and extended a 12 game hitting streak amid a day of strong pitching and walks across the league.
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Soose and Abrams Fight In Non-Title Madison Square Garden Bout
The mixed up middleweight scene gets a minor airing at Madison Square Garden as Billy Soose faces Georgie Abrams in a non-title 10 round bout. Abrams has beaten Soose twice and is a stable mate of Ken Overlin, from whom Soose won the title.
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Roper Cast as Champ in Conn Film on Republic Lot
Jack Roper the former heavyweight contender known as Champ stars in a major fight scene for Billy Conn's movie on the Republic lot. The sequence, expected to take most of the day, will be followed by Roper returning to his regular job as a studio electrician.
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Otto Far Ahead in Southwest Town Open Golf
Phyllis Otto the Atlantic star led the Southwest Town Open women’s golf tournament at Oak Hill Country club Red Oak Tuesday. Otto shot 76 finishing well ahead of Mrs. Sam Marshall Atlantic and Marie Sweeney Creston who tied for second with 94s.
Cobb Defeats Ruth 3 and 2 in Golf Match at Grosse Ile
Ty Cobb defeated Babe Ruth 3 and 2 in the third and final match of their golf series at Grosse Ile Country Club. The 16 hole duel under near 90 degree heat drew about 2,500 spectators and proceeds benefited the United Service Organizations. Cobb led from the start, finishing with a four-up edge after nine holes and totaling 15 over par to Ruth's 18 over.
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Roosevelt Hotel Stars in Local Legion Baseball
The Roosevelt Hotel American Legion baseball team managed by Jack Carter plays at 453 Eighth Avenue SW with contact 3-1066. The Baxter Bees softball team is led by Baldy Wilson at 8436.
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Evansville Breaks Even as Commies Win in Three-Eye
The Decatur Commies beat Clinton 7 to 2 to climb within four games of league leader Evansville as Cedar Rapids rainout reshuffles standings. Evansville split a doubleheader with Waterloo, winning 8 to 4 and dropping 5 to 4 on Dooley’s homer. Springfield swept Madison 5 to 4 and 4 to 3 with Busch driving in key runs.
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Major League Box Scores with Pitching and Fielding Totals
Box score lines show base runs sacrifices and double plays for Etten French Hack Mc Cullough with Lee Sturgcon May Murtaugh Etteni Etten. Philadelphia and Chicago left ten and seven on base respectively while pitchers Pearson Hoerst Grissom Lee French and Melton recorded walks and strikeouts across several innings. French earned the win. Pearson took the loss with umpires Sears Jorda and Barr listed and time noted as 2 13.
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Merle Lint Wins Iowa Masters Golf Championship
Spencer pro Merle Lint won the Iowa Masters title in Ames finishing 226 total after rounds of 78, 75, and 73. He beat Silas Newton and Max Hall, with Pat Willcox and Johnny Jacobs among top contenders, as waterlogged links and heavy rain shortened the final round.
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Des Moines Boxers to Face CYO in Immaculate Conception Show
Des Moines boxers meet a Cedar Rapids CYO squad tonight at Immaculate Conception high gym for eight bouts with three state titles at stake. Notable matchups include Frank Lee versus Billy Heath for the lightweight title and Buddy Boyle against Hank Ullrich for a state title shot. Bobby Anderson Lawrence Gatzke and Don Gillan headline a veteran Des Moines lineup under Coach Ralph Hayes.
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Standings and results across multiple leagues show scattered games
Standings show teams such as Evansville Madison Cedar Rapids Clinton Decatur and Springfield with varied records and several matches noted for Tuesday and Wednesday. Other lines list St Louis New York Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Detroit Cleveland and more with game results and upcoming schedule details.
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All Iowa Fair Race Entries Grow for Aug 10
Three native Hawkeye drivers headline the All Iowa fair automobile races in Cedar Rapids on Sunday August 10. Wade Crews Cedar Rapids Glenn Coffman Ames and Re viola Rex Ontario Iowa bring Hal D O cars. Gus Schrader Cedar Rapids world dirt track champion leads with Jimmy Wilburn Portland Ore and Ben Musick Dallas Texas likely challengers driving Offenhauser specials.
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Ghezzi Wood Match Play Battle Set at Mahoning Valley
The $2,500 winner take all clash between Craig Wood National Open champion and Vic Ghezzi shifts to 72 hole match play at Mahoning Valley Country Club next weekend. Wood preferred match play, announced by PGA secretary Fred Corcoran. Peter Wellman, owner sponsor of the Mahoning Valley Open, backs the purse.
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Davenport Advances In Legion Tourney
Davenport junior American Legion team defeats Ottumwa 5 to 2 on Ottumwa field to reach the state finals at Rockwell City August 6 7 8. Ed Francis earned the win as Davenport benefited from precise defense and limited errors in a three game series clincher.
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Raiders Return From Road Trip Thursday Night at Hill Park
Raiders come back from a road swing to start a nine day home stand at Hill park with WMT bargain night tickets 25 cents. Beck’s girls team from the YWCA league meet WMT staff at 6 30 pm and the Raider Evansville game begins 8 15 pm with prizes including bats gloves a radio and breakfast goods. Evansville leads in the Three Eye league while a pennant bid hinges on series with Decatur and Waterloo visits Hill park next.
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Dodgers and Cards struggle with pitching strain in 1941 pennant race
In a tight battle for the National League flag, the Brooklyn Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals rely on strong hitting and bullpen depth as both teams exhaust their pitching rosters. A 12 inning, 3 hour 31 minute marathon highlighted the strain, with key moments from Terry Moore, Johnny Hopp, Wasdell, Medwick, and Coaker Triplety shaping a dramatic showdown.
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