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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1947

Page

17

Doyle Dies After Knockout Injuries in Ring Loss

Jimmy Doyle, 22, Los Angeles welterweight, remained unconscious in critical condition after a brain hemorrhage from a knockout blow by Ray Sugar Robinson in the eighth round of their title bout at the Cleveland arena. Doyle underwent emergency trephine surgery to relieve pressure, as Robinson visited the hospital expressing concern.

Associated Press Jimmy Doyle Los Angeles Ray Sugar) Robinson New York Cleveland Jackie Davis Doyle Jack Cuddy Ray “Sugar” Robinson Cleveland Arena St. Vincent's Charity Hospital Spencer Braden Robinson Jimmy Artie Levine Davis Kave Sugar Ray

Beck's Kids League Opens With Four Opening Games

Hatch-Brookman defeats Crae mer's 7 5. V F W down Lions 9 2. Barneys Paint trounces The Gazette 10 2 and beats Waltonians. The Beck's Kids league hosted four opening matches Tuesday with four teams posting wins.

Beck Hatch-Brookman V.F.W Barney’s Paint Kiwanis Beck’s Craemer’s Lions Barney’s Gazette Waltonians

Wilson M-1 Nine Edges Tucker 2-1 in Daniels Park Rivalry

Pitcher Lou Breuer limited Tucker to one run as Wilson M-1 Nine edged Tucker 2-1 at Daniels Park Tuesday night. The Packers led early, faced late threats with loaded bases in the fourth, and Breuer secured the win as Imco moved into a second place tie.

Lou Breuer Daniels Park Tucker Imco Packers

Baldridge Scores In Sixth In Quaker Game

Jim Baldridge La Plant catcher scored a run in the sixth inning as Quaker beat The Gazette 5 to 3, correcting a previous 4 to 3 score reported Monday.

Jim Baldridge LaPlant Quaker

Ceynar Pickoff Error Sparks Double Play and Narrow Game

In a tight contest both teams had five hits. Ceynar’s baserunning error led to a doubled off third as Sturm seized the ball. Gallagher sparked two extra-base plays with a triple and an RBI groundout, while Farmer and Gallagher each produced an RBI.

Ceynar Sturm Tucker Gallagher Bochek Kolarik Farmer

Tennis committee meeting set for Friday night

All committee members overseeing the Iowa State Tennis tournament are summoned to a meeting at 8 p.m. Friday at The Gazette office. The Cedar Rapids event is scheduled for July 10 11 12 and 13 at the Cedar Rapids venue.

Gazette Office Cedar Rapids

Ferrier Wins PGA Title in Detroit 1947

Australian-born Jim Ferrier captured the PGA championship at Plum Hollow, defeating Chick Harbert 2 and 1. Ferrier relied on his putting, dropping just 54 putts over 35 holes, including a 60-foot clincher on the 36th green and a decisive finish in extra holes.

Detroit Jim Ferrier Harbert Northville Mich Plum Hollow Ferrier Australia Claude Harmon

Workmen Overwhelm Imco Office in 20-14 Softball Clash

The Catholic Workmen defeated Iowa Manufacturing Office 20 to 14 under Frolic Field lights Tuesday evening. Milke, Imeco pitcher, hit the lone homer for the losers as the Workmen pounded out five circuit blows.

Iowa Manufacturing Office Milke Imeco

Sport Jabs AP Richmond Report

In Richmond Virginia the Associated Press notes boxing action featuring Walter afer, Battier, and others as Vancouver and Los Angeles fighters clash. Arturo Barron and Len Anceles appear among the listed competitors with nearby venues noted.

Associated Press Richmond Walter Afer Vis Battier

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