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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1949

Page

6

Jumpers File Tuesday Five Million Suit Against Baseball

A group of Major League players suspended for jumping to the Mexican league will file multi million dollar suits Tuesday against organized baseball. Lawyers say claims exceed 5 million dollars and mirror the Danny Gardella case challenging the reserve clause as a monopoly and anti trust violation. Several players are considered likely to join, though some named have publicly declined.

New York John I. Flynn Attarnes Flynn Max Lamer Bred Martin St. Loui Cardinal Ned List Danny Gardella Gardells Filonn Litbes Des Lanier Martin Lou Klern Cardinals Luis Olmo Brooklyn Dodgers Sal Maglie Harry Feldman Ace Adams Roy Zimmerman George Hausmann Giants Maron Haxworth St Loui Browns Toledo American Associaton Niagara Falls Mickel Owen Brooklyn

Cage Results Across Colleges and Conferences

Scattered results from major college and professional cages. Illinois beats Missouri 33 with Nebraska and Villanova topping Georgetown. West Virginia 65, Vermont 58, Indiana Central 60, and Delta State 57 note notable outcomes. Professional scores include Indianapolis 86 and Waterloo 5.

Villanova Georgetown Columbla Cornell Adelphia Kings Point Gaienvaile West Liberty Wesevan & Shepherd Hofstra Adelophi Vermont St. Michaels West Va Potomac St John Marshall Rider College Lafayette Boston Holy Cross Dartmouth Middlewest Alderson Concord St Lincoln Langston West Wyom Utah State Kansas Hilcots State Miami Indiana Tebrs New Mexico Indiana Central New Britain St Thomas Peru Techrs Emporia State Delta State Hamline Oh Arkansas State Brigham Roange J. NW Obla Association of America Boston Ju Indianapolis National League Anderson GY Waterloo

Pro Basketball Scores From Oshkosh Tri-Cities Sheboygan

Eastern and Western games listed with teams including Oshkosh Tri-Cities Sheboygan Waterloo Denver and others showing win loss tallies and player initials. The fragment notes various standings around 2 13 or 15 4S and 22 16 figures.

Anderson Oshkosh Tri-Cities Trammond Sheboygan Dalton Waterloo Denver

Romney proposes masks for basketball officials

Salt Lake City coverage reports former Six Conference commissioner Duk Romney proposes officials wear masks to hide identity and curb hostile booing. He argues masks would remove personalities and give officials police authority. noting recent incidents at University of Galitargea and Brigham Young Utah State game. Homer C Warner and Ike Armstrong voice cautious support for protecting officials amid widespread boos.

Salt Lake City Duk Romney Romney University of Galitargea Cato USC Nibs Price Cal Leamer-Lunger Brigham Young Utah Homer C Pug) Warner Skyline Six

Fraternal Fives Beat All-Star Crews in Twin Bill

The Eagles of Cornell Mt Vernon defeated the No 2 all-star team 44 to 17 while AXE beat the No 1 stars 45 to 38 in a twin bill at McKinley Monday night featuring Fraternal league teams.

Eagles Axe Cornell College Mt Vernon McKinley

Former Iowa Jockey Banned at Santa Anita

Jockey Willie Garner formerly of Centerville Iowa received a three month suspension in California for rough riding during the Santa Anita derby aboard Olympia which finished second to Old Rockport in the $100000 race.

Iowa Santa Anita Los Angeles INS Willie Garner Centerville California California Horse Racing Board Garner Olympia Old Rockport

Patrick's rmeeny and tied players score summary

Sporadic OCR reads show players Cun ningham Goldfuss Taylor-Woodford Carberry and Davis with limited scoring details. Names including Tyler Davis Glover Goldsberry Silvers Jex Eddins Hampy Lewis Jeffords Lynxwiler Roupe and others appear with scattered point counts amid a list of players and small team notes.

At's Tay St. Patrick's Rmeeny Sean Rott Wocespis Goldsberry O'Conne Silvers Cunningham Goldfuss Ev Taylor Woodford

Beers in Tourney? St Ambrose Joins Catholic Intercollegiate Field

St Ambrose college of Davenport Iowa is among 12 teams entered in the national Catholic intercollegiate basketball tournament to be held in the City auditorium in March 2026.

Denver St Ambrose College Davenport

Dons Sign Davis from Mississippi State

Los Angeles Dons announce the signing of Harper Davis a speedy halfback from Mississippi State in the All America conference.

DONS Davis LOS Angeles INS Los Angeles Dons Harper Davis Mississippi State

Tribe Signs 4 Holdouts, Only 2 Left

Cleveland Indians reach deals with Bob Lemon Joe Gordon Gene Bearden and Johnny Berardino leaving Roberto Avila and Hank Ruszkowski as remaining holdouts. Gordon’s pay could reach 40 000 Bearden may net over 20 000 Lemon got 25 000 and Berardino took a slight cut.

Tucson Ariz Cleveland Indians Bob Lemon Joe Gordon Gene Bearden Johnny Berardino Cleveland Roberto Avila Hank Ruszkowski Gordon Bearden Lemon Berardino

Ted Williams Close to 100000 Salary at Red Sox Camp

Sarasota AP reports Ted Williams, last to enter Boston Red Sox camp, signed a contract near 100000 dollars. He discussed his past season, batting lead, slugging, walks, and doubles, and hinted at remaining in baseball despite retirement rumors. He said he loves hitting and will likely play on.

Sarasota Fla Boston Red Sox Lubhouse Ted Williams Ager Williams Ted

Indians Boost Roster With Vernon First Baseman Addition

The Chicago White Sox off season moves included adding Mickey Vernon from Washington to play first base, signaling a potentially solid upgrade. The Indians, in contrast, report strong fitness among players after a demanding banquet season, and promotion buzz for a new heavyweight champion race heats up with Jack Solomons and Louis backed events.

Chicago White Sox Mickey Vernon Washington Fuet

NBA backs Louis heavyweight title plan in chaotic era

In Paterson New Jersey AP report Commissioner Abe J Greene says the National Boxing Association will recognize the winner of a Joe Louis promoted heavyweight bout as the world champion to avoid endless scramble. Louis will fight Ezzard Charles or Jersey Joe Walcott in June with the victor facing Ion Lee Savold or Gus Lesnevien within three months.

Paterson National Boxing Association Joe Louis Abe J. Greene Louis Ezzard ‘Charles Jersey Joe Walcott Ion Lee Savold Gus Lesnevien NBA

Savold Turned Down Title Shot From Louis Outfit

NY reporter says Contender Lee Savold declined an offer from Joe Louis’ promotion to fight for the vacant heavyweight title after Abe J. Greene of the NBA disclosed the offer. Charles and Jersey Joe Walcott were then signed to defend the title within three months.

New York Bill Daly Lee Savold Savold Joe Louis Brown Bomber Abe J. Greene National Boxing Association Battler Paterson Greene Charles Jersey Joe Walcott Walcott

Hawkeye Cagers Break Even In 20 Game Slate

Iowa ended the season with a balanced 10 win 10 loss record overall and a 3 9 mark in the Big Ten. Mason led with 146 points across 20 games Guzowski added 128 and 93 in conference play. Attendance neared 200 611 for the 20 games with 122 042 across 13 home games.

Hawkeye Cagers Iowa City University of Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa Mason Tony Guzowski Guzowski

Yanks Ready Subs For DiMaggio Keller

ST. PETERSBURG Fla Manager Casey Stengel said the Yankees would replace injured outfielders Joe DiMaggio and Charley Keller with Hank Bauer and Gene Woodling if they cannot recover Bauer impressed in the fall and Woodling could join the team from San Francisco immediately

ST. Petersburg Fla Casey Stengel New York Yankees Joe DiMagge Charley Keller Hank Bauer Gene Woodling Bauer Woodling San Francisco

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