Roosevelt Hotel Clinches Sixth Straight Flag 13-0 Win
The Roosevelt Hotel Junior American Legion team defeated Becks 13 to 0 to clinch its sixth consecutive pennant in the Legion doubleheader at Daniels Park. Stastny homered and struck out nine as Roosevelt pounded 14 hits. Becks, already eliminated, was held scoreless after Littell started and Ream relieved.
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John Beck
Daniels Park
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Armstrong
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East West Junior Legion Tilt Set For Mid June
Giles Joyce head of the local Junior American Legion program promises a cross town clash between east and west teams. A definite date isn’t set but mid June is likely. Tied and postponed games from the season will be played off this week, with Roosevelt Hotel and Armstrong’s opening Tuesday night.
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Giles Joyce
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Joyce
Roosevelt Hotel
Armstrong
Reformatory Boxers Stage Annual Show
ANAMOSA The annual Golden Gloves boxing show at the Anamosa reformatory featured seven bouts. Referee Johnny Cole of Cedar Rapids, judges George Johnstone and Bill Greenway, and timekeeper Bud Fleagie oversaw the event. Results: Featherweight Bowers KO’d Forney in 48 seconds. Bantamweight Bogue defeated Turney. Lightweight Hawkins over Duton. Welterweight Parris won byTK0 in one round over Cobb. Middleweight Johnson defeated Henderson. Light Heavyweight Hayes over Dodge. Heavyweight Decorah defeated Rol’an.
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Anamosa Reformatory
Johnny Cole
Cedar Rapids
George Johnstone
Bill Greenway
Bud Fleagie
Bowers
Forney
Turney
Hawkins
Dutton
Parris
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Johnson
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Hayes
Dodge
Decorah
Rol‘an
College Baseball Scores Show Mixed_results
Michigan tops California 8 to 6 as Bebesrsace 1, r leads offense. California drops game with late runs while Michigan gains early lead and holds on for victory.
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Bebesrsace
Michigan
California
Anamosa Names New Football Coach for Fall
Anamosa high school to appoint Fred Shadle of Riceville as head football coach succeeding Wally Schwank. The school board announced the selection last week.
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Riceville
Above
Wally Schwank
Anamosa High School
Anamosa School Board
Ziogas To Report At Fort Snelling June Tenth
Charles Ziogas of Cedar Rapids, head baseball coach and assistant football coach at Marshalltown high school, will report for active army duty at Fort Snelling Minnesota on June 10. He recently was promoted to first lieutenant in the army reserve. Ziogas and Eileen Brockman of Cedar Rapids have moved their wedding to June 7.
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Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown High School
Fort Snelling
Minn
Army
Ziogas
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Grant
Coe
NYU Dominates IC 4-A Track Title Run
NYU dominates the IC 4-A championships scoring 31 points to Pitt 21 and Penn State 20. Barney Ewell of NYU wins 100 and 220 yard dashes and broad jump, Don Blazis of Georgetown tops shot put and discus, Les MacMitchell of NYU captures mile and half mile titles, and NYU’s winning mile relay also contributes to the victory. Ed Dugger of Tufts sets high hurdles mark but loses to Hal Stickel of Pitt in the 120 yard hurdles.
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Georgetown
Les MacMitchelll
New York University
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MacMitchell
N.Y.U
Ed Dugger
Tufts
Hal Stickel
Pitt
Greg Rice
Ralph Schwarzkopf
Michigan
Mel Trutt
Indiana
Trutt
Warren Broemel
Columbia
Davelin
Don Volbers
Marquette
Ed Dugeer
al Blozis
Sie Ee
Penn
Qil Peters
Colby
Les MacMitchell
John Campbell
Fordham
Minnesota Checks Rally For 6 5 Win
The University of Minnesota baseball team edged Chicago 6 to 5 in Minneapolis as a ninth inning rally fell short. Pitcher Gene Flick stranded the Maroons after a baserunner was caught between second and third. Chicago led earlier 5 3 before Minnesota tied and won.
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Shadow Boxing Roundup Teases Boxers and Histories
Boxing notes from Chicago and beyond recall Buddy Baer not seeking a Louis rematch this year. Mentions MacKrhucklw, Sal Bartola, Chalky Wright, Arthur Donovan rumors, and promoter Jim Mullen. Details on Lou Ambers cousin Marty Servo, Olympic links, and various past champions and prospects.
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Buddy Baer
Joe Louis
Ross
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Jim Mullen
Chicago
Johnny Barbara
South Bend
Ind
George Nyberg
Port Arthur
Red Pepper chatter on open racing and Sox dominance
Open race talk centers on Gus and Emory while fans blame fixed results and seek better challengers. The White Sox surge in town shifts local baseball passion from Cleveland to Chicago, as Feller’s pitching sparks debate about team strength. Pepper notes Kinnick at Iowa and Raider prospects, with Ivy League and Midwest links, plus ethics on football ticketing.
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Local golf notes lead to national Open clash bids
Johnny Jacobs leaves for Fort Worth to chase the National Open title after a strong qualifying run at Happy Hollow, finishing runner up to Billy Schuchart who opted not to go. Jacobs and fellow Iowans show top form in breezy 36 holes, with Jack Pollard third.
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Jacobs
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Memorial Day Golf At Country Club Produces Tight Scores
Lockwood shot 75 and Hovey 77 to break 80 for the first time in the blind bogey at the Country Club. Dr. B F Wolverton and A P Jenkins won first honors with others like Fred Greeks Herman Rundquist W J French David Turner and Jim McPartland nearly tied for second and third. The McPartland brothers Billy and Jim posted 72 and 73 with Don Lynch 78 and Fred Smith 77 among notable low scores.
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David Turner
Jim McPartland
D. M. Taylor
E. H. Files
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Jim
Don Lynch
Fred Smith
Davenport doubles win state prep tennis title
Davenport's Beckman and Johnson swept the doubles division to win the state prep tennis title, defeating Ames in the finals 6-1 7-5 after advancing through rounds that included Fort Dodge and Des Moines opponents. The singles finals were postponed due to darkness.
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Bill Johnson
Davenport
Delahunt
McElhinney
Ames
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Johnson
Des Moines
Waveland
Marvin Davidson
Roosevelt
Harold Dunn
Boxing Gym Opens as Community Self Reliance Project
Transfer of Ralph Hayes from Lenox to Cedar Rapids spurred a new boxing project. Hayes leads training with ring equipment from Lenox and Cedar Rapids church facilities. Open to men and boys. emphasis on readiness before boxing. Hayes plans flexible hours and work with promising ring prospects. He is a Cedar Rapids barber living at 710 First Avenue E.
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Ralph Hayes
Lenox
Cedar Rapids
Hayes
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Lawrence Gatzke
Jerry O'Connell
Golden Gloves
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First Avenue E
Three Teams Tied In Marion Softball
Alburnett Oilers and Springville share first in the Marion Softball league with Milwaukee Service Club. Games occur Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on the Marion athletic field as the schedule is revised to fit Springville’s entry.
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Eastern Iowa Harness Season Opens At Independence
The Eastern Iowa Racing club starts its season at Independence fairgrounds with 2:14 trot and 2:24 events headlining a full program. Notable entrants include Greystone Alfred, Jackie Davis, Weetamoe, Dorothy Senator, and Tony the Great, with driving by Leonard Emery and others. July 4 features include 2:12 and 2:24 pace events plus extra purses.
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Doyle Raises Reds to 6-1 in pennant odds amid NL race
Baseball oddsmaker Jack Doyle boosts Cincinnati Reds to 6-1 to win the National League flag as St Louis and Los Angeles sit near the top of the market. He also lists Cleveland as favorite in the AL with the Yankees slipping to 9-5, and notes Cleveland’s pitching edge with Feller while dubbing White Sox as a dark horse potential threat.
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Army Gets Him Zeke Bonura Ordered for Induction
Zeke Bonura former major league player now with the Minneapolis Millers of the American Association was ordered to report for army induction on June 19. Induction orders were mailed Saturday afternoon by a New Orleans draft board after Bonura passed his physical exam.
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Skeen and Perry Reach Pro Tennis Finals in Chicago
Dick Skeen and Fred Perry, both of California, won semi finals to meet in the title match of the Sergeantens tournament. Perry beat Keith Gledhill 6 1 6 8 6 4 7 5, while Sheen defeated Johnny Faunce 6 3 8 8 2 6 3. Doubles action pits Budge and Perry against Stoefen and Gledhill, with the Los Angeles pair favored.
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Wolverine Netmen Crown Big Ten Tennis Championship
Northwestern’s Seymour Greenberg won the singles title by defeating Michigan star Jim Tobin 6-4 6-3 and teamed with Jim Richards to claim the doubles title 6-3 8-6 over Tobin and Jim Hammett. Michigan led with 16 points, while Northwestern and Chicago tied for second with 11.
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Wilson Horseshoe Team Leads Industrial Loop
The 1940 Wilson and company team opened the Allied Industrial Horseshoe league by defeating Iowa Manufacturing team 12. The season is expected to be highly competitive at Ellia Park lighted courts with City Club and others showing strength. Postponed games on Tuesday June 3 feature The Gazette versus City Club and Water Works against Quaker Cats No 5. score cards and schedules available at Mr. Beavers office in the Y M C A.
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