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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1947

Page

9

Wilson and LaPlant Pace M J With Doubleheader Wins

Wilson and LaPlant each won a ball game at Daniels Park on Sunday as the Pack downed Speeder 7 to 3. Both games featured early leads and extra-base hits including four doubles a triple and a home run. A late Speed er rally was halted by a double play and a controversial batter ruled out after being hit by a pitch prompting a heated umpire discussion.

Pes Tho Mike Tating Si Ge M Wilson LaPlant Daniels Park Packers Speeder Twinbill Birkicht Hibben Collins Joe Bailey Schirm Reid Bailey Weiser Sikisher Walser Itch Kolarik Ball—Walger Hirtein Ings Mone Usher Tcherres

Milwaukee Women’s Pin Team Sets World Mark

In Grand Rapids on Monday Kornitz Pure Oils of Milwaukee set a new world team score record in women's bowling with 2 987 pins. The squad defeated Fort Wayne Indiana to win the doubles title with a 1 245 effort.

Milwaukee Grand Rapids, Mich Kornitz Pure Oils of Board Fort Wayne Ind

Old Loopin Luke Appling Gets New Car and Fans Tribute

Chicago fans honored Old Loopin Luke Appling with a new car a $1700 check and a diamond watch after a doubleheader win by the White Sox. Billy Niesen led as master of ceremonies at home plate as a 1916 Maxwell was paraded as a gag.

Chicago Luke Appling Luke Sox Billy Niesen Old Timers’ Baseball Association Maxwell

Belle Plaine Beats Bradshaw Post 39 in Twilight Return

In a twilight return game at Belle Plaine, Frank Lewis Glick town hero team defeated Belle Plaine's Junior Legion squad led by Bradshaw Post 39, with Jennings and Marshaltown figures noted in the matchup.

Marshalltown Jennings Bradshaw Post Junior Legion Belle Plaine Frank Lewis Bele Plaine

Nats Win In 18th 1 0 Inning Major League Box Score

National Leagues NATS defeat the CHICAGO team 1 to 0 in eighteen innings. box score line shows pitchers and batting lines with incomplete player names and scores. Buckle down for late game drama as the win secures a rare 1 0 victory in extra innings.

Baseball School at Waterloo Scheduled

Baseball school at Waterloo stadium will run for six days starting June 16. The program is a joint effort by the Chicago White Sox and the Waterloo recreation commission and is free to boys 15 years of age and older and to young men.

Waterloo Stadium Chicago Te Sox Waterloo Recreation Commission

Pitches Arm Off as Wynn Profits in Marathon Tie

In a marathon 16th inning tie, Walt Masterson faltered late but Early Wynn earned belated credit in Chicago's 8-2 nightcap win. Washington’s lone run came on a triple by Al Evans and a long sacrifice fly. Other scores: Indians blank the Red Sox 5-0. Tigers beat Red Sox 5-0. A’s edge Athletics 2-0. Browns split with Yankees. Kiner homers twice as Pirates top Phillies in Philadelphia.

New York Walt Masterson Ian Tenenenie Cage Early Wynn Masterson Chin Eee Chigaee Ted Ee Hakes Tow Taeters Bob Kennedy Washington Earl Harrist Frank Papish al Evans Sher Chicago Perfect Eddie Joost Newhouser Red Sox Tiger Tigers Dave “Boo” Ferriss Yankees Browns St. Louis Les Moss Vern Stephens Walt Judnich al Zarilla Ralph Kiner Pittsburgh Philadelphia Phils Kiner Leon

Ce-Mar Feature Won by Wright in Midget Bowl

Wright Butter Wright of Decatur Illinois drove a No 6 Ford V-8 to win the Ce Mar midget bowl 25 lap feature on Sunday He also placed second in the five lap dash for the four fastest cars and third in the opening 10 lap qualifying race Paul Ambrose of Waukegan Illinois won the five lap dash first heat race and was third in the grand final Bud Swanson of Ojus Florida won the second heat race The fastest time trial was credited to Butter Wright with the note weights second tur ini

Butter Wright Decatur Cham Il Ce- Mar Wright Secord Paul Ambrose Waukegan Bud Swanson Ojus Fla Butter” Wrisht Iet Tur. Ini

Anamosa Legion Defeats Marion 9-4 in League Play

The Anamosa Legion team defeated Marion 9 to 4 in a league contest. Key performers include pitcher Alex Reed for Anamosa and catcher Noah Blake for Marion, with solid defense backing the offense. The win boosts Anamosa's standings in the regional standings.

Anamosa Legion Marion

Oneota Golf Tourney At Oneota Club

DECORAH The Howard brothers of Cresco won the annual open tournament at Oneota golf club Sunday. John Howard led the third flight with 120, while Bob Howard 120 tied for lead in that flight. A three way tie at 115 plus 117 by Bennie Martin and Wauk with Aukon won the first flight. Archie Johnson Decorah was runner up.

Decorah Howard Brothers Cresco Oneota Golf Club John Howard Ign Iun Mooneeni Bob Howard Bennie Martin Wauk Aukon Archie Johnson

Mangrum Seizes Capital Open Crown in Close Finish

National Open champion Lloyd Mangrum won the Capital tournament in a quick, dramatic finish. Ed Oliver of Wilmington tied for second with $1,200 prize money as Locke, Snead, Worsham, and Payton trailed in a tight purse.

Porky) Oliver Wilmington Del Cvre Locke Sammy Snead Hot Springs Lew Worsham Oakmont George Payton Hampton Salshing

Michigan State Clinches CCC Track Title In Milwaukee

Michigan State wins the Central Collegiate Conference championship in Milwaukee led by Bob Schepers in the mile relay and the 440 yard relay. The Spartans score 41 points, Illinois 34, Wisconsin 33. Illinois sent reserve runners and still claimed some places. Don Gehrmann of Wisconsin won two events and the star miler placed in the two miles.

Milwaukee Michigan State Bob Schepers Illinois Mi State Wisconsin Fortien Don Gehrmann Star Eonn Gree

Holland sets 100 mile record at Wisconsin state fair

Milwaukee race coverage reports Bill Holland setting a 100 mile track record at the Wisconsin State Fair in 1 hour 8 minutes 44.61 seconds. Rex Mays Glendale California finished second with Paul Russo Kenosha Wisconsin third. Conners Los Angeles Van Acker South Bend Indiana followed in fifth.

Milwaukee Bill Hol

Iowa Archers Compete In C R Invitational At Cedar Rapids

Iowa archers gathered at a Cedar Rapids park for the first invitational field shoot of the season. The field tournament committee altered the course for a richer experience with two rounds and multiple shots. Notables present included Jack Donath of Muscatine Miles Fisher and Dave Atkins of Cedar Rapids.

Park Cedar Rapids Soke Sidaa

Betz Maintains Lead in Beverly-Wilshire Tennis Rout

Betz held an 8-4 lead over Cooke at the Beverly Wilshire tennis courts, then defeated her 6-2 9-7 on Sunday. The match marked a notable appearance by a professional in the event.

Line Betz Anaieg Thas Waa Ldfrey Cooke Beverly-Wilshire Hotel

Luana Fielder Dies Of Baseball Injury

Monona obituary notes Luana Fielder died from a baseball related injury. The item mentions Charles Doerring serving four years in the Army Air Forces as an aerial gunner, shot down over Germany and a prisoner of war for over two years.

Monona Charles Doerring Will Fe Tae Doerring Army Air Forces Germany

Parker and Mulloy Claim Heart Titles in Kansas City

Frank Parker of Los Angeles and Gardnar Mulloy of Coral Gables, top U S amateurs, won the men s singles and teamed to beat Francisco Segura of Ecuador and Bob Falkenberg of Los Angeles 8 6 7 5 0 6 in doubles. Mrs Morey Lewis of Boston won the girls title with Doris Popple defeating Nora Prosser and Lucille Davidson 6 4 6 2.

Kansas City Frank Parker Los Angeles Gardnar Mulloy Coral Gables Fla United States Monopelian of Parker Mulloy Francisco Pancho) Segura Ecuador Bob Falkenberg Loseles Morey (Baba) Lewis Bosgirls Miss Jensen Doris Popple Nora Prosser Lucille Davidson Lee’s Summit

Americans Take British Openers

GULLANE Scotland AP three United States contenders for the only major British women crown not held by an American won their first round matches. Babe Didrikson Zaharias defeated Helen Nimmo 6 and 5 as Sigel and Woodward posted victories, keeping American hopes alive in the British women's amateur championship.

Gullane Scotland United States Babe Didrickson Zaharias Denver Helen Sigel Philadel Ruth Woodward Fallver Mass Zaharias Helen Nimmo Codward Mont Gk. Lane Kienniddy Wales

Iowa City Net Team Takes East Iowa Lead

Iowa City Net Team moved into undisputed first place in the East Iowa competition after a 5-2 win. Cedar Rapids had been tied for first with one victory and no losses, but Iowa City pulled ahead.

Iowa City Iowa Towa City Cedar Ra Cedar

Cardinals Defeat Packers Twice In Split Doubleheader

Cardinals win the first game in a pitchers duel and score on a seventh inning error and later a two run double. In the nightcap Wilson gives the Packers a one run lead but Cunpoe secures the win for the Cardinals in a tense finish.

Cardinals Packers Moose Deere Eliis McGuire Ant Peter Lace Oraor Alt Carr Shedek Astrosky Sample Wilson Zeke Cun

Urbana Falls to Silver Creek in Wapsie League Upset

Silver Creek, cellar dweller in the Wapsie Valley league, stunned Urbana 5-2 Sunday to shake up the standings as Coggon beat Center Point 15-5 at Walker while a Center Point game was rained out.

Urbana Silver Creek Walker

Delhi Edges Ryan 8-7 in Delaware League clash

In a seesaw Delaware county league game Delhi edged Ryan 8-7. A Schmidt and Vesey contributed runs as the late innings proved decisive. Clemens held Ryan in check while Hopkinton beat Earlville 10-7 and Masonville defeated Delaware 4-1.

Delhi Ryan Delaware Sunin Delhi A. Schmidt Vesey Vasey Clemens Hopkinton Earlville Masonville Dencueswes

Monticello Nine Edges Cascade In League Opener

Monticello beat Cascade 6-4 at home as a Monticello pitcher allowed runs in key moments while Cascade suffered its first league loss. Monticello capitalized on eight Cascades errors and a long home run boosted their offense.

Worthington Monticello Cascade Monticcello Boys Dyersville le Myer Colesburg

Belle Plaine Hosts Marshalltown In Memorial Stadium Showdown

The Belle Plaine semi pro team hosts the Marshalltown Ansons at Memorial Stadium at 8:00 PM. Local fans are urged to attend as the teams clash in a key regional game.

Belle Plaine Marshalltown Ansons Memorial Stadium

Mechanicsville and Lowden Lead in Eastern Lowe

Mechanicsville and Lowden surged to the top of the standings in the eastern Lowe region as the race for the lead intensified. Local teams push for early dominance amid tight playoff positioning and renewed momentum.

Mechanicsville Lowden Lowe

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