LaPlant Edges Quaker 4-3 In Opener As Imce Wins
LaPlant nipped Quaker 4-3 to run its streak to six as M-1 league play opened at Daniels Park. In the nightcap, Imce edged Collins 2-0 behind Marlin Jacobs one hit shutout, with LaPlant scoring all runs in the first inning on four walks a single wild pitches and hit by pitch. Wayne Bruce allowed three hits as Collins threatened late but failed to score.
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Daniels Park
Iowa Manufacturing
Collins
Marlin Jacobs
LaPlant
Buckner
Wayne Bruce
Ee Sa Carol Thenhaus
Bruce
Bruce Thenhaus
Elias
Lis Dietz
Babe Cypra
Bill Brown
Jacobs
Joe Medwick
Cardinal
Lloyd Gearhart
Cubs
Chicago
Dick Culler San
Bob Elliott
Frank McCormick
Boston
Leach
Johnny Sain
Skeeter Newsome
Phils
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Jim Tabor
Elbie Fletcher
Rain Tees Off At Davenport Iowa Amateur Qualifying
Rain marked the curtain raiser for the 44th annual Iowa amateur state qualifying event at Davenport Country Club. More than 100 players, including defending champion Johnny Jacobs of Cedar Rapids, prepared as two Monday pro amateur and all amateur best ball contests preceded Tuesday’s start. Earl Wilde of Davenport posted Sunday’s best score with 72, adding to a field that includes former Illinois and Iowa champions Johnny Hobart Bob McKee and Joe Von Maur.
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Davenport
Iowa
Proamateur
Johnny Jacobs
Cedar Rapids
Earl Wilde
Illinois
Johnny Hobart
Bob McKee
Des Moines
Joe von Maur
Yank Net Stars Launch Bid for English Title
In London at Wimbledon, American players Tom Brown Jack Kramer Bob Falkenburg and Budge Patty opened with four straight wins in the All England championships. A California contingent member advanced, defeating an Australian foe as part of the opening round.
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London
INL
America
Wimbledon
Tom Brown
Jack Kramer
Bob Falkenburg
Budge Patty
California
Josan Oo
Jones Pitches Hitless Win For Wilsons
Jones pitches a hitless win for Wilsons as the Eagles and Wilson split a high school style league game. Wilson’s offense features a third inning run on a walk fielder’s choice and error and a four run fourth including a Sample double and a Astrosky triple.
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Jones
Wilson
Bill Jones
Anon Eatien
Peter Pan
Tngs
Sample
Astrosky
Pisarek
Three Sons of Pros in PGA Semifinals Lead by Ferrier and Harbert
Detroit AP reports three pro players Ferrier Harbert and Art Bell made the PGA National Open semifinals joining Vic Ghezzi after 36 holes played Monday. Ferrier led Bell while Harbert outpaced Ghezzi as the field narrowed from 64 to four for Tuesday's 36-hole final.
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Associated Press
Quvais
Detroit
INS
Jim Ferrier
Chick Harbert
Ferrier
Art Bell
Harbert
Vic Ghezzi
Byron Nelson
Denver
Melvin
Chick
Lum
Golf Club
Riggs Wins Net Singles as Doubles Unsettled
New York reports Bobby Riggs captured the national professional tennis singles title for the second straight year by defeating Don Budge in five sets. Doubles action between Riggs Budge and Welby Van Horn Wayne Sabin halted by darkness with the final to be finished Monday in Forest Hills.
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New York
Bobby Riggs
Forest Hills Stadium
Riggs
Ferndale
N. Y
Altedena
Calif
Don Budge
Oakland
Budge
Welby van Horn
Chattanooga
Tenn
Wayne Sabin
Washington
N. H
Eevacs
Fred Perry
Delhi Wins First Half of Delaware Schedule
Delhi beat Hopkinton 10-8 to take the first half of the Delaware county league. Masonville routed Earlville 10-4, and Manchester defeated Ryan 6-2. All-Star event appears incomplete.
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Delhi
Delaware
Ryan
Hopkinton
Masonville
Earlville
Manchester
Eant
New Wartburg Coach to Lead Waverly in Hall of Fame Bid
Melvin C uaio named new wrestling coach at Wartburg College and prepares to lead Waverly in a series of matches including a contest against Minnesota State Teachers College in Minne sota.
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Wartburg
Waverly
Melvin C.uaio
Ony Bend
Waste Ving Hall
Caners
Idji
Minneso
Braves Nip Cubs 8 to 7 in NL Clash
In a tense National League game, the Braves edged the Cubs 8 to 7. Key moments included a late Braves rally and tight bullpen work to hold the lead.
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National League Braves
Sheds a Tear for Blackwell and a Cheer for Stanky
Major league action features Ewell Blackwell flirting with a double no hitter before Eddie Stanky spoils it with a key hit. Dodgers win 9-8 behind Carl Furillo's slam and Stanky’s three singles. Phillies edge Pirates 4-3 with Skeeter Newsome’s 13th inning hit. Yankees sweep Tigers 6-5 as Yogi Berra plates a grand slam. Browns break eight-game skid with a 9-6 win in Washington.
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EW York
Ewell Blackwell
Cincinnati
Eddie Stanky
Hall of Fame
Dodgers
Blackwell
Stanky
Vandermeer
Oe Stanky
Carl Furillo
Janky
Yankees
Tigers
New York
Yogi Berra
Detroit
Tigrakcion
Paulson Chosen as McKinley Football Coach
Clarence Paulson, last year head track coach at Roosevelt High, signed to lead McKinley High football for the 1947-48 year. A World War II veteran, he recently returned to Cedar Rapids after reserve duty at Great Lakes. he will also mentor track.
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Clarence Paulson
C Avenue NE
Roosevelt High School
Lowden strengthens lead in eastern Iowa league
Lisbon wins 5-2 over Oxford Junction as Tipton suffers a setback. Olin moves closer with a 4-0 victory over Wyoming, tightening Lowden's grip atop the standings in eastern Iowa.
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Lowden
Iowa
Lisbon
Akotk
Tipton
Olin
Wyoming
Oxford Junction
Monticello Wins Maquoketa Loop Race Lead
Monticello moved into clear first in the Maquoketa Valley league as Worthington defeated Wi 10 2. Winning pitcher Kalarik allowed six hits while Monticello connected for 12 hits led by John Hines with a homer and a single. Hobart Bader and Kalarik added two hits each. Engler led Worthington with two hits.
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Maquoketa Valley
Worthington
Kalarik
Wolfe
Krueger
John Hines
Hobart
Bader
Engler
Nine Hour Tennis Marathon Tests Iowa Clubs
In Waterloo a marathon nine hour match ended 11 11 after Cedar Rapids and Waterloo teams battled on Kenmore courts. Women from Waterloo won three of four matches while Cedar Rapids men lost three of five. Davenport beat Burlington 12 4. Iowa City rained out. Ottumwa Navy schedule canceled due to base closure.
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Kenmore
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Davenport
Burlington
Iowa
Iowa City
Fort Madison
Ottumwa Navy
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Center Point Leads Wapsie Valley After 6-1 Win
Center Point moved to league leadership in the Wapsie Valley with a 6-1 victory over Silver Creek as pitcher Cress allowed only two hits. Walker edged Urbana 3-2 on Urbana’s field in a separate game, keeping the race tight and competitive.
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Walker
Center Point
Silver Creek
al- Troy Mills
Cress
Urbana
Bakers Blast Smulekoffs Juniors 14 to 1 at Daniels Park
Ralph Stephan earned his first Legion victory for Butternut as seven Smulekoff errors and seven safe blows produced a 14 1 win. Seabrooke and Saylor hit safely with Wise and Stephan going 1 for 1. Buddy Saylor doubled and single in three at bats.
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Jack Carpenter
Ralph Stephan
Legion
Butternut
Smulekoff
Furniture Lads
Daniels Park
Hekman
Seabrooke
Saylor
Bakers
Iowa City Defeats Lisbon Juniors 10 4 in Sunday Game
Iowa City defeated Lisbon's Junior Legion 10 to 4 on Sunday. Winning pitcher Doran allowed three hits with nine strikeouts and one walk. Krall led Iowa City at the plate with three hits. Lisbon played without its regular catcher and outfielder.
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Iowa City
Doran
Krall
West Branch Dominates Lowden Juniors 21 to 3
West Branch crushed Lowden in Cedar County Junior Legion action, leading 21 to 3. The game featured strong West Branch hitting and solid defense throughout, delivering a decisive win over Lowden.
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West Branch
Lowden
Cedar County Junior Legion
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