Johnson Sets pace in Allied Industrial Golf league
Huck Johnson of Collins Radio posted a 70 to tie the season low as Howard Martin, Dale Smith, and others led in a complex standings update. The LaPlant-Choate Rippers and Wilson's Wholesale Market narrowed gaps while Thursday division results highlighted Wilson's Ideal Dog Food and Penick Syrup as low net scorers in separate matches.
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Iowa Electric
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Eoanes
Heavy Week Ahead For Marion Teams
The Marion softball league resumes after a rainout with a curtain-raiser on Tuesday featuring Cedar Rapids LaPlant Choate and Sanitary Farms Dairy. The Alburnett Oilers face Springville for league leadership, with postponed games slotted for Friday and regular play on Monday and Wednesday at 7 45 p.m.
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Marion Softball League
Cedar Rapids
LaPlant Choate and
Sanitary Farms Dairy
Alburnett Oilers
Springville
Whittier
CIO Packers
King
Wet Weather Delays M and J League Schedule
Rain and wet fields forced two postponements last week, creating a seven game backlog for the M and J league. Quakers and La Plant Choate resisted weather, with Monday and Friday matchups highlighting Engineers vs La Plant Choate and Manufacturers vs Light Co, plus Quakers vs Wilsons Friday. The Quakers Light Co Manufacturers and Wilsons are the top four teams, with La Plant Choate close behind. Key players include Carol Thenhaus, Chuck Slauson, Lyle Likens, Bob Brown, Ice Elias, Bud Groves, Joe Bailey, Don Shaffer, and Marlin Jacobs, while pitching leaders Shaffer and Jacobs remain undefeated in two starts.
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Wilson's
Quakers
la Plant-Choate
Engineers
Packers
Carol Thenhaus
Chuck Slauson
Lyle Likens
Des Moines to Host AAU Diving Meet in August
Des Moines will stage the National AAU junior platform diving championships for men at Birdland pool on August 3. Loren Graaff, Iowa AAU swimming committee chairman, announced the event and the state AAU championships for men and women to be decided the same day.
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Des Moines
Birdland Pool
Loren Graaff
Iowa A. A. U
Rematch Suggested After Milwaukee Draw in Boxing
Joseph Tuiner of the National Boxing Association recommends a rematch between Petey Scalizo and Phil Zwick after a Milwaukee bout ended with Scalizo winning on a controversial referee decision. The Wisconsin commission reversed the ruling, declaring a draw.
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NBA
Joseph Tuiner
National Boxing Association
Petey Scalizo
Phil Zwick
Milwaukee
Scalizo
Wisconsin Commission
Eastern Iowa Racing Club Hosts Hawkeye Downs Meet
The Eastern Iowa Racing Club hosts today's event at Hawkeye Downs after last week's heavy rains. The 2:15 pace features Captain Makin and a field including Al Silk and Jackie Davis with Lucille McLaughlin driving. Weetamoe has moved to California amid tough 2:14 trot rivals.
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al Silk
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Alfred
Easy Pick
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Dorothy Senator
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Red Pepper’s Hot Sport Chatter on Conn and boxing chatter
A Detroit columnist rails against overhyping Conn as a heavyweight title challenger without proven top-tier opposition. He questions Louis matchups, praises Mike Jacobs’ matchmaking caution, and notes Pacific Coast fines for athlete subsidization may reshape college sports. He also touches on harness racing advocacy, Iowa and Big Ten notes, and a late night Paul Revere gag.
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Conn
Lou Nova
Buddy
Max Baer
Abe Simon
Novas
Baers
Mike Jacobs
Louis
Gayle Talbot
A.P
Simon
Musto
Baer
Pittsburgh
Billy
Pacific Coast Conference
Ed Atherton
Atherton
Middle West
Illinois A
Illini
Qualifying Starts June 25 For City Golf Tournament
About 100 golfers start qualifying June 25 at the Kenmore 18 hole course for the city golf crown. Low 32 scores plus ties advance to the 36 hole final. First prize is The Gazette traveling trophy, held by Dale Smith. Entry fee is 50 cents. event open to public with free spectator access.
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Kenmore
Charlie Burkart
Gazette
Dale Smith
Berg routs Weil to win Western Open title
Fiery haired Patty Berg of Minneapolis routed Mrs. Burt Weil of Cincinnati to win the twelfth annual women’s Western Open at Cincinnati Country Club. Berg led 5 up after the morning and maintained control, finishing 7 and 6.
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Cincinnati
INS
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Burt Weil
Cincinnati Country Club
Miss Berg
Mildred
Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
Weil
Golfer Halves Berg Lead Then Fades During Afternoon
The afternoon session saw the leader Miss Berg extend and then lose her advantage as her opponent halted a late bid. The victor posted three birdies across 30 holes, finishing 13 over par in a steadier but unremarkable round.
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Star Amateurs Box on Elks Club Card at Hawkeye Downs
Elks Club presents an AAU sanctioned amateur boxing card Monday at Hawkeye Downs exhibition hall following a steak dinner. 11 bouts feature Cedar Rapids, Blairstown, Belle Plaine, Blairtown, and other entrants with referees, judges, and a physician in charge ensuring AAU compliance.
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Golden Gloves
Hawkeye Downs
Johnny Fryrear
A.A.U
Alex Fidler
Larry Condon
Ed Stefan
Vic Hasek
Dick Meyers
Cedar Rapids
Leonard Harris
Bill Clayter
Lloyd Worthan
Blairatown
Jesa Boots
Charles Worthan
Blairstown
Cleo Madeson
Belle Plaine
Dave Jones
Frank Lee
Gaylord Sacora
Cedar Reids
Parasang Sets New Record At Aqueduct
Parasang won the Carter handicap at Aqueduct in 1.23 for seven furlongs, setting a track record. King Cole was scratched as Parasang, ridden by Basil James, beat Harvard Square by 14 lengths with Omission third and Golden Voyage fourth in the fourhorse field.
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Ins
C. V. Whitney
King Cole
Basil James
Harvard Square
Omission
Golden Voyage
Conn and Louis Set Hopes For Pittsburgh Showdown
Pittsburgh fans back their hometown stars as eagerly anticipated boxing clash unfolds. Louis, 27, admits slower speed yet remains dangerous, while Conn’s camp eyes a decisive victory. Promoter Mike Jacobs envisions a potential $400,000 gate with trains and tickets selling fast at the 20th Century Sporting Club and local outlets.
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Mike Jacobs
Mike
Jacobs
20Th Century Sporting Club
Pittsburgh
Grand Central Terminal
Fritzie Zivic
Walker-Schucco Winner to Get Title Shot
The Columbus bout will produce a challenger for the world heavyweight title. The winner faces either Joe Louis or Billy Conn in a next bout, promoter Whitey Morrett announced. Shucco, from Boston, seeks the title after beating Walker in Columbus last January.
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Tony Schucco
Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Whitey Morrett
Morrett
Nat Rogers
Mike Jacobs
Louis Conn
New York
Shucco
Walker
Boston
Tau Nova
Bob Pastor
Lawson Little Leads Mahoning With 134 at Midway
Lawson Little and Byron Nelson share the 36 hole lead at Mahoning Valley open after Little posts 134, veteran Nelson at 137, Hogan 139, with Mangrum and others within striking distance. Notable: Cruickshank cards a hole in one at the 9th in rough final rounds.
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Irard
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Ben Hogan
Hershey
Nelson
Hogan
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Little
Tony Penna
Dayton
Johnny Bulla
Chicago
Bob Cruickshank
Richmond
Cruickshank
Sone Ron
Northwestern Nets Duo Seize District Doubles Title
Seymour Greenberg and Gene Richards of Northwestern won the fourth district collegiate doubles championship by defeating Don Canale and Olen Parks of Notre Dame 6-4 7-5. Rain halted the singles final between Greenberg and Calvin Sawyier of Chicago, with both entering the National Clay Courts tournament set to begin today at River Forest. Sterling Lord of Grinnell also qualified for the national event in Hartford, Pennsylvania.
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Gene Richards
Northwestern
Don Canale
Olen Parks
Notre Dame
Greenberg
Calvin Sawyier
River Forest Club
Haverford
Sterling Lord of
Grinnell
Boxers Debate Louis Challenge and Tactics
In a candid exchange, Joe Louis recalls facing fearsome foes and asserts his dominance. Billy Conn, Buddy Baer, and Jim Johnston weigh Louis’s chances, with Baer praised as a potential champion and Conn noted for speed but limited punching power. Louis counters that rivals overestimate him while considering pace, weight, and strategy.
Johnny Jacobs Surges In National Open At Fort Worth
Twenty-year-old Johnny Jacobs makes his Open debut at Colonial Club Fort Worth placing among top players like Hogan Picard and Runyan. A dramatic finish sees Jacobs等待 two minutes thirty five seconds for a two foot par putt after a near miss on par three and a rough incident on final round. Meanwhile Nile Kinnick shoots 76 at local club as Tipton hosts east Iowa dual meet and Don Taylor preps to defend his title.
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Tony Galento
Johnny Paychek
Conn
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al McCoy
Red Burman
Abraham Simon
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Ted Luther
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Jacobs
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Douglas
Jimmy
Ken
Nile Kinnick
Wednegeday
Ollo Bergeson
Tipton
Country Club
Anamosa Brigade
Iowa
Washington County
Don Taylor
Tennis Postponed at River Forest Courts
Wet grounds Saturday forced postponement of the national clay courts tennis tournament at River Forest until today. Local organizers announced the shift and urged players to report for first round play as weather improves.
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Chicago
River Forest
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