National League Race Shrugged by Two Team Showdown
The Brooklyn Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals wage a Spring pennant duel as they split a recent series and push for first place. Walker homered late to lift the Cardinals 11-9 while Marion’s sensational 12th inning play preserved the Cards’ edge. Pirates Reds Braves also win to create a tight three-way for third.
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Redbirds
Harry
Little Dixie) Walker
Martin Marion
Walker
Dee Moore
Harry Brecheen
Tch
Marion
Rube Melton
Pittsburgh
Boston Braves
Cincinnati Reds
New York Giants
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Philadelphia Athletics
Jesse Flores
Senators
Ellis Clary
New York Yankees
Pinky Higgins
Detroit
St. Louis Browns
Yankees
New York Yanks
Athletics
ONeill Claims A's Used Dead Ball Against Tigers
Detroit manager Steve O'Neill charged the Athletics used a dead ball in the second game of a Monday doubleheader, while Connie Mack defended the umpired goods as standard and locked. Mack argued any attempt would have shown in the first game, which the A's lost.
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Tigers
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Detroit Tigers
Athletics
O'Neill
Mack
A’s
Weather Willing M-1 Game At Daniels Park Tonight
If conditions allow a game will be played at Daniels park tonight at 6 p.m. LaPlant Choate leads the nine against Collins Radio in a race opener. Harold DeWoody starts for LaPlant while John Bunting directs Radio with several pitchers. A big weekend pits Iowa Manufacturers against Iowa Seahawks at 4 p.m. Saturday at Daniels park with the Seahawks favored and Don Ludemann's bat in aim for Oakland avenue.
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Nine
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John Bunting
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Iowa
Iowa Seahawks
Seahawks
Don Ludemann
Oakland Avenue
Milwaukees Borchertfield to Host Veeck Led Night of Free Ball
Milwaukee AP reports Bill Veeck plans a festive first night at Borchertfield featuring free baseball against Louisville. Veeck assists with a showlike program including band members Charley Grimm Hershel Martin Mickey Heath and Rudy Schaefer, promising entertainment between and before the game.
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Borchertfield
Bill Veeck
American Association
Veeck
Louisville
Brewers
Charley Grimm
Hershel Martin
Mickey Heath
Rudy Schaefer
Brewer
Bullheads Released Into Robins Lake By State Crew
More than 2,000 adult bullheads were released Tuesday in Robins Lake by crews of the state conservation commission. Conservation Officer Ray Beckman reported the event and noted the daily bag limit on bull heads is 25.
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State Conservation Commission
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Penn Michigan Game Canceled at Franklin Field
Philadelphia AP reports the University of Pennsylvania and Michigan were set to play at Franklin Field on October 2, but the football game has been canceled.
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Philadelphia
Franklin Field
Ellis Park Pool Delayed Opening to June 12
Ellis Park municipal pool opening postponed from May 30 due to cool weather. Manager Dick Beall said the date could shift up to June 6 if temperatures turn warm, after an initial delay when the thermometer read 52 degrees.
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Ellis Park
Dick Beall
McKinley Leads Qualifiers in City Track Meet
Qualifying heats on Franklin track saw McKinley athletes top several events. Madlock won the 100-yard dash in 10.8 seconds, and Davenport edged Carfrae in the 200-yard low hurdles. Finals for many events moved to Thursday at 4 15 p.m due to track conditions.
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McKinley
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Doty
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Cabalka
Henderson
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Roosevelt
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McKinnar
Ences
Lee
Littell
Carfrae
Hopkins
Collegiate Golf Tourney Planned for Olympia Fields
The NCAA 46th annual golf championship will be at Olympia Fields Country Club in Chicago from June 28 to 30. The event will be a 72 hole medal play format if entries permit, otherwise a 36 hole qualifier followed by two days of match play for 16 qualifiers.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
Olympia Fields Country Club
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Softball Games Called Off at Ellis Park
Field Director Kenny McGuire announced that all softball at Ellis Park this evening has been canceled due to wet grounds.
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Kenny McGuire
Ellis Park
Red Peppers Chatter on Baseball War Time Race
The column notes the tight AL race with St. Louis Browns Yankee slide and Senators second. It highlights Wakefield and the Beaumont trio, wartime publicity jokes, Bob Montgomery in shipyard garb, Winchell romance tale, and Cedar Rapids Daniels Park diamond praised for quality and care.
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Daniels Park
Ben Kelly
Clete Rock
Daniels
Cedar Rapids
Pirates Triumph In National League Box Score
Major League Baseball box highlight shows Pirates defeating with Brecheen the winning pitcher and Melton the loser. Key plays include double plays Bragan to Herman to Camilli and others. Bases on balls total seven for Brooklyn and St. Louis combined. numerous hit by pitch and innings pitched noted.
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Klein
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itcher—Melton
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P. Walker
Cemiili
Creighton Quarterback Reported Missing In Europe War
Lieut Norbert Koll former Creighton quarterback and member of the famed 1938 39 40 big four backfield is listed missing in action from a British base. He piloted a Flying Fortress over Nazi controlled Europe as the war raged. Koll is son of Mrs Albert Koll of Matempton Iowa and was part of a legendary Creighton backfield with Don Fleming Johnny Knolla and Al Truscott.
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Big Four
Europe
Norbert Koll
Albert Koll
Mapleton
Don Fleming
Johnny Knolla
al Truscott
Midwest
Rain Delays Cedar Rapids Red Cross Tennis Meet
Play was slowed by rain as only two Cedar Rapids players remain to finish the net tournament sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Tennis Association. Marilyn Shrimp er advances to the women’s semifinals and Russell Knapp and Erwin Wasta win in men’s singles with proceeds going to the Linn County Red Cross chapter.
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Cedar Rapids
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Marilyn Shrimper
Ruth Zieke
Jean McAndrews
Dora Jane Hamblin
Ardel Coy
Ruth Basley Smith
Russell Knapp
Lou Dennis
Erwin Wasta
Don Cass
Linn County
American Red Cross
Camp Grant Nine Defeats Seahawks in Davenport Showdown
Camp Grant from Rockford Illinois edged Iowa City Seahawks 4 to 3 in Davenport Tuesday night after a three run eighth inning rally. Bob Carpenter former New York Giants hurler earned the win with five hits allowed and drove in two runs with a single in the eighth. Seahawks struck in the third as Bob Kennedy former White Sox hit a triple in his final game with the club.
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New York Giants
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Seahawks
Bob Kennedy
Chicago White Sox
Boxing Roundup Confused Stanzas From Early Report
Fragmentary text shows boxing notes with names like Galento Whmietga and Kats, Jer. scattered across New Bedford Newark and undefined bouts. The garbled OCR leaves unclear outcomes or venues, offering only hints of a Florida bout and several fighter mentions.
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Tony Galento
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IGTON
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Jose T. 245
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Herbie Kats
Jimmy Jer
Dykes Explodes Over Frisch Tag in Locker Row
Sports column sketches misc notes from baseball to golf and track. Jimmy Dykes erupts when a locker chalk reads Frisch, clarifying he is not that rival. Mentions cameos include Lanigan's comeback record, Demaret golf partners, and Coast Guard intel on Alaska fishing.
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Belmont Park
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Lloyd Johnson
Tommy Fitzgerald
Louisville Courier- Journal
Count Fleet
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Fort Bragg
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Gaento Dominates Katz in Comeback Bout in Tampa
Tony Gaento of New Jersey overwhelmed Herbie Katz of Brooklyn in 25 seconds of the first round. The boxing commission of the 116th Field Artillery halted purse payments pending receipts verification. Promoter Jim Downing claimed guarantees were drawn but would withhold a percentage until sums are settled. Event gate reportedly above 4,000 dollars.
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Fila
Tony Galento
New Jersey
Herbie Katz
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Phils and Cards Describe A High Stakes Ivory Swap
Philadelphia Phillies owner Bill Cox and St Louis Cardinals counterpart Branch Rickey completed a major outfield swap. Cox acquired Coaker Triplett Buster Adams and Dain Clay from the Cards in exchange for Danny Litwhiler and Earl Naylor. Clay can run and joins a fast trio as the Phillies adjust under Bucky Harris. Cox praised Harris for sound guidance amid rapid personnel moves.
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Bill Cox
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Bucky Harris
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Young Cox
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Dain Clay
Rochester
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Naylor
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Vern Stephens On Way to Draft Call
Vern Stephens, St. Louis Browns shortstop and AL batting leader at .376, is en route to Long Beach California for army induction examination. He has an 11 weeks old son and is married. this likely ends his major league career for now.
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Vern Stephens
St. Louis Browns
Long Beach
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Browns
Foxx Divorce Granted to Helen Heite in Dover Case
In Norristown Pennsylvania on Wednesday a judge granted divorce to Helen Heite Foxx 35 of Dover Delaware from former American League star Jimmy Foxx. The proceedings included remarks that Foxx had not grown up and remained a selfish boy.
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Suill
Wednesday
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Riverside Quagmire Delays Legion Game
Riverside park field remains unplayable as a quagmire halts the Junior Legion match scheduled for this evening between Beck's and the Roosevelt hotel. Director Nels Lee confirms Beck's game with Iowa Manufacturers will proceed Thursday at Daniels as planned.
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Junior Legion
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Roosevelt Hotel
Nels Lee
Iowa
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