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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1951

Page

13

Umpire Mike Price Recalls Cedar Rapids Days

The Cedar Rapids memories unfold as Mike Price, 1920s Mississippi Valley league umpire now in Longview Washington, visits former colleagues Alex Fidler and Fritz McPartland. He recalls Dutch White and Belden Hill, saying few calls sparked trouble and praising Cedar Rapids baseball park.

Cedar Rapids Mike Price Washington State Longview Wash Alex Fidler Fritz McPartland Mike Belden Hill Fritz Emery Bob Hasbrook Dutch White

Paul Richards on the White Sox bounce back in AL race

New York UP report quotes Paul Richards the White Sox manager after a 5-4 win at Yankee Stadium. He says the team’s ethic is simple we bounce back and win consistently. he notes they beat the Yankees after losing three straight and cite their resilience in the pennant chase.

New York Paul Richards Chicago White Sox Richards White Sox Sox Yankee Stadium Yankees Chicago Washington Associated Press Floyd Baker Phil Masi George Weiss Cchickens Weiss Eddie Stewart Stewart Randy Gumpert Bob Dillinger Jim Busby Yankee

Iowa to Send Three to NCAA Net Tourney

Iowa coach Don Klotz announced three Hawkeyes Bill Ball Cedar Rapids Don Lewis Fort Madison and Bob Richards Moline will compete at the NCAA tournament on the Northwestern courts in Evanston starting June 25. Iowa finished third in the Big Ten tournament last month.

Iowa Iowa City Don Klotz University of Iowa Northwestern University Evanston Bill Ball Cedar Rapids Don Lewis Fort Madison Bob Richards Moline Hawkeyes

Time Out Brouhaha Over Baseball Snack Complaints

A sports columnist vents over fans criticizing a baseball game experience. The writer notes coffee is cold and the hot dogs are tough, reflecting frustrated spectator sentiment.

Indians Sign Bob Stephens And Prepare For More Aid

Cedar Rapids Indians add Bob Stephens first baseman from the University of Richmond with a cash bonus and undisclosed site. Indiana infielder Gene Ring arrives with wife after graduation. A left handed outfielder is signed by Cleveland and Dave Fairman is released to Bakersfield reducing the roster to 16.

Cedar Rapids Indians Cleveland Indians Bob Stephens University of Richmond Stephens Chancellor, Va Gene Ring Indiana University Cedar Rapids Ring Indiana Cleveland Indians Dave Fairman Bakersfield

Layne Hall Bout Delayed by Rain in Kansas City

The 10 round heavyweight boxing match between Rex Layne of Salt Lake City and Henry Hall of New Orleans was postponed Tuesday due to rain in Kansas City AP reports.

Kansas City Rex Layne Salt Lake City Henry Hall New Orleans

Sore Armed Hurlers Win For Indians In Nine-Error Game

Cedar Rapids pitchers battling sore arms beat Waterloo 5 4 in Waterloo. Wylie earned the win with Azamar and Coleman finishing as Cedar Rapids stranded 13 men. Waterloo misplayed nine errors and left 13 runners aboard as Baldcuilis, Balcuilis, and Newman sparked Cedar Rapids with key hits.

The Gazette Waterloo Cedar Rapids Dale Melms Indians Melms Wilkes-Barre Quincy Mark Wylie Bob Coleman Pepino Azamar Hawks Wylie Davenport Azamar Coleman Billy Fischer Jet Stellern Bill Newman Stellern Newman Rex Carrow Stan Pawlaski al Perez Emery Cosnidis Oglose Carrow Sichuan Pawloski Porter Perez Bruss Baud le Balcuilis Thrasher Forbes DiBosco Fischer Warsotind Montgomery Aeuee Cosmidis Close Orter Balcuilis Bosco Rapids So—Wylie BB —Wylie Ho—Wylie Caccavo Tierney Cosmidis Forbes Carrow U—Haddac Gustavo

Favorites Move Up in City Women’s Golf Tourney

Three favorites advance in the first round of the city women’s golf tournament at CedarMecca Mapias County City. In the championship flight Kathleen Goodyear Roberta Walker and Sue Smulekoff post wins while Patty Boudreaux also advances. Junior and first flight rounds show notable scores from Barbara Booth Nancy Rees Nancy Nichols Julie Foster and others with many matches set for Thursday.

Cedar Meccabucce Mapias Counry City Robert Walker Kathleen Goodyear Sue Smulekoff Patty Boudreaux Miss Smulekoff Anne Mallon Miss Boudreaux George Carter

White Sox Ex-Yankees Upset Yankees in Parks

Ex-Yankees ignite White Sox charge as Eddie Stewart belted a three run eighth inning homer to erase a 4-1 deficit. Chicago’s win split doubleheader, keeping 3 game lead while Yankees struggle on offense and defense. The day’s results include Red Sox over Indians and Dodgers, Giants, Phillies, and Cubs victories across the league.

Chicago Yankees Mickey Mantle Yogi Berra Johnny Mize Joe Ostrowski Browns Washington Dodgers Reds Giants Cardinals Phillies Pirates Cubs Braves Athletics Eddie Joost Gus Zernial Johnny Kucab Tigers Hoot Evers Detroit Steve Souchock Duane Pillette Larry Jansen Henry Thompson Lloyd Merriman John Pralmesa Brooklyn Ralph Branca Don Newcombe Willie Jones Pittsburgh Russ Meyers Billy Southworth Bob Rush Hal Jeffcoat Frankie Baumholtz Randy Jackson Rush Eddie Miksis Bob Ramazzotti Jeffcoat Max Surkont

Standings and Results From Three-I League Tuesday Action

The Standings for the Three-I League show Terre Haute at .580 with a 29 21 record, Quincy 34 20 520, Evansville 27 25 519, Davenport 24 26 4k, Waterloo 26 480, Cedar Rapids 22 30. Tuesday results: Terre Haute 8 Evansville 4. Quincy 12 Davenport 10. Cedar Rapids 5 Waterloo 4. Upcoming Wednesday matchups include Cedar Rapids at Waterloo and Evansville at Terre Haute.

Terre Haute Quincy Evansville Davenport Waterloo Eas Oe Cedar Rapids Waterloo AMES National League L “Pet Brooklyn New York St. Louis Boston Er Philadelphia Coscesae Chicago Pittsburgh Cocina Philadelphia Carouiche Boston Spahn Minner Cincinnati Schmitz Raffensberger Church Lapalme Aew York St. Is Kennedy Munger

Wagenvoord Wins First Round in State Junior Golf

Cedar Rapids competitor Dave Wagenvoord advances in the state junior golf tournament after an easy first round win. Other results include Tom Davis and George Clark advancing and Dale Kniss defeating Bill Darland in close matches. Patty Berg dominates Peggy Kirk to reach the quarterfinals in the 22nd Women’s Western Open.

Ames Dave Wagenvoord Cedar Rapids Ame Ousteq Lari Burlington Tom Davis John McGuinnes Des Moines McGuinnes George Clark Ottumwa Bob Anderson Dale Kniss Waterloo Bill Darland George Cla B Anderson Qh Ames Dick Bruns Waverly Jim Weis Decorah David Wagenvoord Ge Earl Okerstrom Kniss Watenter Don Webber Clay Ton Vermuelen Des Mones Herb Krentz Gary Wendel Carl Tell Des Moines Co Jim Mercer John Marschall Bampton Don Platt Patty Berg Minneapolis Peggy Kirk Findlay Ohio

Zaharias Berg Gain In Women's Western

Whitemarsh Pennsylvania UPI report notes Mildred Didrikson Zaharias the famed Babe of Prairie View Texas and her rival Berg gaining ground in the Women's Western event nearing a key stage of the meet.

Zaharias Berg Whitemarsh, Pa Mildred Didrikson Zaharias Babe Prairie View, Ill Texas

Wisconsin Guard John Simcic Signs with Cardinals

Chicago reports Wisconsin guard John Simcic, 21, has signed a 1951 contract with the Chicago Cardinals. Simcic was the Cardinals' 14th draft choice this year after earning three football letters at Wisconsin. The note about the porcupine term is extraneous trivia.

Chicago Wisconsin John Simcic Chicago Cardinals Ray Bennigsen Simcic Cardinals

U S Marbles Meet Sanctioned by AAU in Albuquerque

The fifth annual marbles tournament in Albuquerque attracts schoolboy champions from at least 30 states under VFW auspices. For the first time AAU sanctions the event, making it the nation's official amateur tourney of the year. Iowa's LaVerne Alexander, 13, and Nebraska's Philip Hardesty are named entrants.

Albuquerque Amateur Athletic Union LaVerne Alexander Fort Dodge Iowa Philip Hardesty Fairbury Nebraska

Qualifying results for Junior Girls division

The readable lines show names Carol Gorman Sally Swaney Susan McIntyre and Jula Foster Susan Ottsen XLaren Rees Patty Jo Mallon with times around .71 to .86. Several participants including Jackie Jones Nancy Nichols Joan Jacobson Betty Riley Nancy Taylor appear with approximate marks.

Barbara Booth Nancy Rees Nancy Nichols Julie Foster Patty Jo Mallon Sally Swaney Susan Ottsen Carol Gorman Susan McIntyre Jula Foster Xlaren Rees Jackie Jones Joan Jacobson Betty Riley Nancy Taylor

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