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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1941

Page

11

Willcox Wins Iowa Open as Amateurs Jacobs Updegraff Tie Fifth

Leland Willcox the Waterloo pro won his second Iowa Open title at Sioux City Boat Club course with 211 total, five strokes ahead of Leonard Dodson. Amateurs Jacobs and Updegraff tied for fifth with 217, in a field slowed by rain and led by Dr. H E Nason elected Iowa Open president.

IOUX Leonard Dodson Kansas City Dodson Joe Coria Dapper St. Paul Minn Will Jim Gardner Sioux City Willcox Joe Brown Des Moines Gunnard Johnson Minneapood Ap H. E. Nason Bert McGrane Jacobs Updegraff Earl Keim Davenport R. J. McElroy Waterloo L. F. Walcott Eldora Mike Shearman

Back To Cleveland Arm Ailment Forces Change

Ailing arm sidelines the player who will not return until his arm improves. Mike Naymick will take the spot, arriving Wednesday to fill the role.

Mike Naymick

Monona Rises to Second in Scenic League Standings

Monona defeated St Olaf 6 1 at Monona Sunday to move into second place in the Scenic league, one and a half games behind Postville which beat Lansing 15 6 on its home field. Four home runs dotted the day’s scores as Sanders and Tehel homered for Postville, with one apiece for St Olaf. Harpers Ferry upset Arnie du Chien 18 10 at home, scoring seven runs in the ninth. Dresselhaus pitched a four hitter as Waukon beat Garnaville 4 2.

Monona St. Olaf Postville Lansing Sanders Tehel Harpers Ferry

Deferent Lines Split Raiders Victory At Hill Park

The column previews a Hill Park night where a raider’s homer decided the game while a skeptic in the stands questions hitters. It notes Hixson’s relief outing and Marquardt’s strategy turning sour as fans head home.

Hill Park Hixson Bill Dickey Haas Marquardt

No-Hitter Features Wapsie Valley Play

Center Point dominating a high school baseball game as Wapsie Valley shows a no hitter. Andrews of Toddville hits his fourth homer in six games during the sixth inning after Center Point’s run to lead the league. Line scores indicate a sparse Central City lineup with only seven players appearing.

Ae Otton Exlee Iowa Vogel Hawkeye Oo Ae Center Point Manchester Alburnett Andrews Toddville Central City

Upsets Mark Harness Races At Monticello

Eastern Jewish Racing Club program at Monticello featured upsets as Al Silk dominated the 24 pace and Josephus failed to win a heat. Abbe Cash and Hard Cash showed strong debuts. Jackie Davis won the 18 trot in straight heats. Also noting Ding's Oilers beating City garage 13-6 in Friday action connected to Legion celebration.

Monticello Eastern Jews Racing Club al Silk Josephus Ed Keith Tony Windahl Abbe Cash Leonard Emery Hard Cash Eldon Cold Cash Abbe Kid Dillon Jackie Davis Betty Am Fast Bob Harvester Bobbie B American Legion Post Ding’s Oilers Oe City Garage

Parker Downs Riggs To Capture Singles In Clay Court Meet

Frankie Parker of Milwaukee and Spring Lake New Jersey defeated Bob Riggs of Clinton South Carolina to win the National Clay Courts tennis championship. Parker won 6-3 7-5 6-8 4-6 6-3 in the title bout held in Chicago.

Parker Downs Riggs Chicago Frankie Parker Spring Lake N. J Bobby Riggs Clinton, S. C

Waterloo Manager Lou Brower Fired

Waterloo AP report states Ed Silber an outfielder was named to manage the seventh place club temporarily after Lou Brower was fired. Officials said a permanent pilot would be selected sometime this week.

Ryan Victory Features Delaware County Loop

In a close exhibition Ryan edged Delaware 5 to 3 in one of the featured games. The contest highlighted Ryan as the standout in a high scoring local showcase.

Ryan Delaware County the Gazette Delaware

Evansville Stays In Three-Eye Race With Early Burst

Evansville Bees surge in first four innings to stay in the Three-Eye race as Cedar Rapids tops the league. Waterloo beats Decatur 7 to 3 behind Weiland six-hits. Comies rally to win 3 to 2 in a tight second game. Springfield tops Cedar Rapids 9 to 5 while Moline blasts Madison 18 to 8. Clinton remains fourth, two points behind Decatur and Madison.

Cedar Rapids Evansville Bees Waterloo Decatur Weiland Raiders Springfield Peat Brownies Moline Madison Merrick Blues Hargrave Lurtz Stroud Clinton Club

Nelson Wins Tracr Tournament at Tama

R G Nelson of Tama won the Tracr tournament with a 131 total including a one under par round. Runner up S Peterson of Cedar Falls posted 138. First flight winner W L Bard and second flight winner G Morris were both Cedar Falls locals among ten towns represented by fifty six players.

TRAER R. G. Nelson Tama S. Peterson Cedar Falls W. L. Bard G. Morris Toledo Grundy Center Vinton Marshalltown Blairstown Iowa Falls Marion

Columbus Junction A softball tournament set for July 4

A softball tournament is planned at the local fairgrounds in Columbus Junction on July 4. The event gathers teams for a day of play at the fairgrounds, inviting community participation and competition.

Columbus Junction

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