Hawkeyes Clinch Final Big Ten Win Behind Stastny
Cedar Rapids hurler Bob Stastny pitched a complete game allowing 10 singles as Iowa beat Minnesota 8 to 3. Iowa built a 5-1 lead by the fourth and capitalized on five Gopher errors to finish the season 8-3 in the Big Ten, in third place behind Illinois and Northwestern. Minnesota ended at 6-4, fifth overall.
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Haub Named Iowa Hawkeyes Most Valuable Player
Co-Capt. Harold Haub of Rockwell City receives the Hawkeye team MVP honor after anchoring six of eight conference wins. He wrapped up his college baseball season by shutting out Minnesota with four hits in a 7-2 win, adding key Big Ten wins over Purdue Illinois Wisconsin Chicago.
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Stieger's 70 Tops Qualifiers At Ellis
Defending champ John Shimek and four others posted qualifying scores for the Ellis course tournament. Shimek shot 40 35 75 to lead by five over Bernie Stieger at 34 36 70 and two ahead of Ocie Trimble at 34 39 73. Kenneth Wiley retired 82 and Robert Hammond 86.
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Viewing the Field Review of Cedar Rapids High Sports
Leo Lucas surveys Cedar Rapids area sports: Coe, Roosevelt, Anamosa shine in football and basketball. Anamosa stars LaBarge and Beardsley noted. Coe earns Midwest conference title in track. Roosevelt strong in city hoops. Immaculate Conception undefeated into Fort Dodge meet. Bears relay highlights at Drake.
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Dempsey Divorce Rumors Stir Boxing Reflections
Paul Gallico recalls Jack Dempsey and Hannah Williams amid a culture clash in boxing history. The column notes Dempsey and Williams split, cites Lem Franklin’s claim as the top fighter, and discusses boxing politics affecting ring recognition. It mentions Louis-Godoy tickets, Baer-Garento front-row prices, and Abe Attell planning a Broadway bar.
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Test Automatic Starter Next Week At Hawkeye Downs Harness Races
Harness fans will see the McNamara automatic starter debut at Hawkeye Downs for the first Iowa use and near west of the Mississippi. The event includes three races plus musical chair and chariot demonstrations and features eight riders on eight horses. About 40 horses are expected and 5 000 spectators attended last year with free parking and stand admission matching movie prices.
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Boys remember and dream of what could have been
The piece reflects on what might have been for Cedar Rapids youths in sports. Roosevelt’s football and Franklin mile relay are cited as examples of near misses. It notes more boys gained varsity competition here than in comparable Iowa cities, with European kids wishing to play for fun.
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Raiders Rally Past Cedar Rapids For 10th Straight Win
Semezak homered and added a key single to lead a late comeback as Clinton toppled Cedar Rapids 7-5. Workman, Pecora, Povich, and Tonceoff drove in runs while Anderson took the loss in relief amid a game-fracturing seventh. Poat slated to pitch tonight at Hill Park as Clinton eyes a dozen straight.
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Local boxing show funds gear for Cedar Rapids police gym
Part of profits from the inter-city show May 23 will buy adjustable headgear for the Cedar Rapids police station gym. Additional equipment will be added as funds allow. The Legion sees the event as a strong boost to amateur boxing, praising the post for supporting Cedar Rapids youths.
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Santa Clara full back to help train greyhounds this summer
Santa Clara full back Jack Roche will work with his father to train greyhounds during the summer season in California.
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Wilson's Pack Leads In Close M. and J. League Standings
The Light brigade met resistance as Wilson's Packers moved solo atop the M. and J. circuit after three straight shutouts by the Kilowatis fell to the Quakers 6 1. Upcoming games include Monday Iowa Manufacturing vs La Plant-Choate and Wednesday Wilson's vs Light and Power with Engineers vs Quaker Oats Friday.
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Softball Schedule For This Week In Church And Industrial Leagues
A week of church and industrial league softball fixtures with multiple pairings across MONDAY to FRIDAY. Notable matchups include Central Park Pres. versus Trinity M. E. No. 1, Trinity ME No. 2 against Westminster Pres. No. 2, and a mixed BAG of industrial and fraternal league games featuring Collins Radio, Met National Bank, Bakers Local, and K of C clubs among others. Girls league features Withers facing Link Belt-Snerder and Melrose Dairy meeting Hamilton Sred.
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Linn County carp contest opens with prizes and rules
Forest Field and Stream notes a Linn County Conservation Club carp contest running June in Linn County waters. Entries may include I T Willson’s 15 pound fly rod catch. judging at Kosek Electric from 4:30 to 6 pm, with three prizes a reel sheath knife and nylon line.
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Roosevelt Juniors Triumph Over Hubbard 7-3 in Eight Innings
Roosevelt Hotel sluggers edge Hubbard Ice 7 to 3 at Daniels Park after noon in eight innings behind Bob Hurych three hit pitching. Joe Kenney paces Cities Service Smulekoff's with four hits, homer, and three singles in a 13 to 7 win. Roosevelt's win solidifies sole lead in the American Legion Junior league as they host a postponed game Tuesday.
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Hainline and Sandler Open Cedar Rapids Tennis Season at Kenmore
Dick Hainline of Rock Island and Bob Sandler of Des Moines meet at the Kenmore courts to launch the Cedar Rapids tennis season at 2 this afternoon. Betty Butler faces Dora Jane Hamblin, with Cedar Rapids vs Muscatine in intercity play and a Cedar Rapids lineup including Knapp and Gross.
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Rock Island
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Dora Jane Hamblin
Knolk
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Russ Knapp
John Gross
Erwin Wasta
Henry Gundling
Felix Beauchamp
R. F. Vane
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Carol Shadle
Dick Ball
John Hecker
Frank Wells
Norris Hunt
James Gregory
Maquoketa Valley Race Gets Hot in Tight Standings
Four teams Dyersville Strawberry Point Guttenburg and Farmersburg lead the Maquoketa Valley league tied for first as Sunday games loom Dyersville faces Worthington Monticello hosts Cascade Strawberry Point goes to Guttenburg and Farmersburg plays Elkport A Memorial Day win by Worthington 6 0 9 over Cascade is noted
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Y M C A Opens Tennis Season With Double Elimination
The Y M C A tennis season starts with a two week double elimination tournament limited to 16 competitors. Participants may join league play until June 17. First round matches include Roy Lukanitsch vs Bob Vernon and Jack Warner vs Harry Maloney among others.
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Swim Class For Men At Y M C A This Summer
A men’s swimming class begins Monday at the Y M C A and runs all summer with sessions each Monday Wednesday and Friday from 515 to 600 pm Calisthenics start each period to improve the waistline and swimming instruction is available Lee B Henrickson is physical director and Charles Gibson in charge of the class
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Plan Mixed Tourney at Cedar View Golf Course
A mixed tournament headlines today at Cedar View Country Club. Men players draw for home partners at 12:30 p.m. Prizes awarded for most strokes on any hole, least strokes, and for high and low medal scores.
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Saint Marys football coach Madigan loses weight gain report
Saint Marys College reports Madigan has gained 25 pounds since resigning as football coach.
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