Pitcher Who Crossed Ruth Is Suspended
MEXICO CITY UP A fist fight between Mexican league managers over an alleged attempt to strike out Babe Ruth in a batting exhibition led to a one month suspension for Ramon Bragana Cuban Negro pitcher pilot of the Vera Cruz Blues Mickey Owen temporarily succeeded Bragana after the Mexican league executive committee supported the claims that Bragana did not give Ruth a chance Jace Carmona said he urged Bragana to let Roma Chavez pitch Ruth Bragana declined and refused to pitch gut balls so Ruth could lift them over the fence before 22 000 fans Ruth first showed pitching skill then batted swinging and missing before fouling tipping and finally hitting a long homer Ruth struggled but stayed at bat as the crowd cheered and roared for Ruth as he concluded the display.
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Ramon Bragana
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Brooklyn Dodgers
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YMCA Sports and Golf Standings and Results
YMCA sports roundup reports standings and results from last week. Jaycee TNT beat peta 4 to 3, Per tied Eagles 4 to 4, Ki Wanis tied less 2, Boy Scents defeated Jaycee Atomics 5 to 2, Lier beat H. Lions 8 to 6, Lions beat Moore Insurance 6 to 2. Roy Walker defeated Joe Ensminger 21 to 12 and 7 to 7, crowning first Class B champion. Bob Kutchere donates silver plaque for yearly winner. Tennis and free instruction programs announced, with registration urged at the YMCA. West side tennis sessions set at Roosevelt School 5 p.m. to dark on June 17, 18, and 5 p.m. to dark other days. Boys’ free swim school registrations open. clip coupon in paper.
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Roy Walker
Joe Ensminger
Bob Kutchere
Frank Nye
West Side
Roosevel
E¢ Tennis Association Furnish
YMCA Boys Loop Opens Friday Softball Season
The YMCA boys under 18 league starts play at Ellis Park Friday after a late opening to avoid school conflicts. Ten teams, led by First Central Park and Sinclair Trinity, face challengers such as Sinclair Memorial and Calvary Baptist with other clubs like United Evangelical and Quaker Oats also in contention across multiple leagues and notable matchups at Ellis Park and surrounding grounds.
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Armstrong's
Big Nine ratifies 1947 football schedule at Champaign
Western conference coaches and officials finalize the 1947 Big Nine grid slate. Indiana hosts two home conference games, Ohio State plays four league games at home or away, with each other member evenly split. Mixed dates and venues listed for Illinois Iowa Michigan Minnesota Northwestern Purdue and Wisconsin.
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Ohio
Cedar Rapids Driver Corrects Crash Story
United Press reported a Davenport Memorial Day crash at the Mississippi Valley fairgrounds but was corrected by Cedar Rapids driver Ivan Angott. Angott said Charley Iron's car hit Bowers after a spin and turnover, Angott spinning to avoid collision but unable to save Bowers. He notes this was his first big car race after a veteran midget career.
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United Press
Davenport
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
Ivan Angott
Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette
Angott
Robert Bowers
Bellwood
Charley Iron
Bowers
Kid League Sponsors Seek Player Rosters in Cedar Rapids
Sponsors for Cedar Rapids Civic and Service Club and John Beck leagues request all teams to submit player names this week at John Beck Athletic Goods. Eligible ages range from 9 to 15 inclusive.
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Civic and Service Club
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O'Dea, Former Raider, Signs Toledo Contract
Paul O'Dea utility outfielder and relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians 1943 to 1945 said on Saturday he signed with the Toledo Mudhens of the American Association after being released in spring training. His major league career was marred by an eye injury in 1940. He will depart Monday for talks with Toledo officials and join the club in Milwaukee.
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Eight Teams Sign Up for Allied Industrial Horseshoe League
Eight teams are ready to begin play in the Allied Industrial Horseshoe league at Ellis Park. Room remains for two to four more teams. A scheduled performance or render may be held Monday at 7 30 p.m. Entry by calling the Y.M.C.A. or joining practice.
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Iowa City Net Team Opens Intercity Championship
Iowa City's tennis team travels to Cedar Rapids for the inter-city league opener at 1 30 p m today. Cedar Rapids players report at 1 15 p m for court assignments at the Cedar Rapids Tennis Association and Country Club courts. If weather washes out the courts the match will be postponed later this month. This is the first match for either team.
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Oskaloosa
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Iowa City
St Ambrose Edges Coe In Tight Golf Meet
St Ambrose golfers defeated Coe 416 to 409 in medal play. Mueller of St Ambrose led with 76 for 18 holes while Coe’s Dick Hovey posted 78 in intramural play. Wallace Pinckney of Delta Phi was runner up with 79.
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Lambda Chi
Wolves Win Runnerup Spot in Big Ten Race
University of Michigan clinched second place in the Western conference baseball race by beating Ohio State twice 6-1 and 6-5. The Wolverines finished the Big Ten season with six wins and two losses, overcoming a 4-0 deficit in the late game. Cliff Wise held OSU to five hits in the first game as Michigan rallied.
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Dates Set for Summer Prep Baseball Tourneys
Boone Iowa high school summer baseball tournaments were announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Sectionals run July 13 15 and 16 district events July 20 22 and 23 and the state tournament July 29 30 and 31. Secretary Lyle Quinn said teams need not play any games before sectionals.
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Iowa High School Athletic Association
Lyle Quinn
Association
Great Lakes Bluejackets Top Notre Dame In 15 Inning Battle
In South Bend Indiana the Great Lakes Bluejackets edged Notre Dame 4 to 3 after a 15 inning marathon. Timely hitting and strong relief pitching carried the visitors to the win as ND stood tied at three until the final innings.
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Great Lakes
Stephenson 48 Leads Allied Golf In Postponed Round
Due to Memorial Day, Allied Industrial golf league postponed the Thursday division. the round will be played at season end. Bob Stephenson led Tuesday scoring with 48 at Kenmore, 36 on the front and a 4-5-3 finish. Bowen Wiele Thompson and P. Lockwood trailed with 56. Tuesday results list multiple matchups and standings, with Midland Eng. Co. defeating Penick and Ford, and Collins No. 1 taking a 11 1/4 to ...
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Kenmore
Bowen
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Thompson
P. Lockwood
Midland Eng. Co
Penick and Ford
LaPlantehauf
Gazette
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Lattner Mfg
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Gelling
Midland
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Dixon Lary
Young Borgenson
Cherry
Aweenie
Schuller
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Light Company Leads Kenmore Women’s Golf Standings
Light Co holds first place this week with 44 points in the Kenmore Women’s golf league. Results from last week show Light Co defeated Beck’s, Dr. Pepper beat Family, and the Chrmstrons defeated Kenmore 22 to 12.
Three C R Teams In Junior Legion Centennial Meet
Des Moines AP Twenty nine Iowa baseball teams entered the Centennial Junior Legion tournament set for Des Moines June 28 to July 3 with a free World Series trip for the winners. Ford dealers sponsor the event and entry deadline is June 10.
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