Big boats and fishing dreams sweep Iowa waters
UTBOARD MOTORS eyes nationwide push of large motorized boats and barge trailers. Iowa readers envision living on water with houseboats and trailers. the Gaines Dog Research Center warns against teasing pups. walnut planting begins with a five million tree goal. state parks stay open with road closures. fisheries and wildlife meetings set for Cedar Rapids in April.
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Utboard Motors
Bun Laurer
Cedar River
Gaines Dog Research Center
Rover
The
Conservation Commission
Iowa
American Walnut Association
Iowa State College
Cedar Rapids
Firms Urged To Form Gun Clubs In Cedar Rapids Area
The LaPlant-Choate Gun Club with about 50 members invites neighboring Cedar Rapids manufacturers to form gun clubs and a league. LaPlant beat Veteran’s Public Safety 1185 to 1020 at the police station pistol range, with Dale Hawk top scorer at 251.
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Cedar Rapids
LaPlant-Choate Gun Club
LaPlant Club
C. L. Gobidas
LaPlant
Dale Hawk
LA Plant-Choate
OM Tavin
Es Wits Abaoe
Petrak
Kelsner
Marion a 1-Man Team? Ask Coach Jennings
Marion 18 8 season ends as Leffingwell and Hugh lead Marion to a 62 37 win over I C. Coach Jennings says Marion is not a one man team and praises the balanced scoring from Leffingwell and teammates. The Cedar Rapids district rivalry has drawn five straight year crowd highs.
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Jennings
Bob Jennings
Leffingwell
Hugh
I.C
Coe Fieldhouse
Indians
Hipple
Hughie
S.C
Llub
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Tom Merryman
Marion Indians
Immaculate Conception of
Coe
Dan Kellamus
Tom Domer
Jim Lang
Bill Lundquist
Hugh Leffingwell
Russ Leeks
Bob Christensen
Marv Novotny
Jim Hayes
Jerry Peck
Harry Oakley
Ev Scott
Nine Teams Compete in Sixth Annual Quaker Oats Tourney
Nine teams enter the sixth annual Quaker Oats amateur girls basketball tournament with finals Friday and a consolation champion to be decided. Iowa Wesleyan is out, public admission free, Art Holland as chief official, with pairings announced by Paul Novak and games nightly all week at multiple sites.
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Quaker Oats
Iowa Wesleyan College
Paul Novak
Art Holland
Novak
Burlington Merchants
Collins Radio
Newhall Indees
Walker Inees
Cedar Rapids Skating Attendance Falls 25 Percent
A 25 percent drop in Cedar Rapids ice skating attendance was reported by the Playground and Recreation Commission. Total season attendance reached 34 142 across six supervised rinks, down from last year’s higher figure despite an extra skating day. Local area totals and upcoming association party for skaters and families outlined.
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Iowa Skating Association
100 Club
Gazette-Kcrg
Commission
Ama— Skating Union
Chicago Tribune
St. Paul
Alpena
Mich
Great Lakes
West Allis
Wis
Detroit Times
Eddie Stanky Ready To Lead Cardinals In 1951 Season
ST. PETERSBURG FL AP Eddie Stanky new Cardinals manager says he will demand honesty from players abdicating alibis and lies. He plans one workout daily, values discipline, and aims for a pennant or strong contention while praising players and detailing his coaching approach.
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ST. Petersburg
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Ford Frick
Bill Summers
Phil
al Lang Field
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Phillies
Giants
Dodgers
St. Louis
Polo Grounds
Bennett Preps Show Strong Finish in Narrow Season
Bennett, under Coach John Kohl, ended 9-17 with star Allen Spickerman averaging 23.32 points per game and Dan Wiese adding 243 points. The team had one senior, three sophomores, and a freshman, with two brothers Neal among the standouts for Manchester, as district play closed.
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Bennett
John Kohl
Allen Spickerman
Allen
Bennett Gym
Sophs
Dan Wiese
Spickerman
Hayes Cagers Honored At Dinner March 17
Families of Hayes school basketball players host a potluck dinner Monday night March 17 at 6 30 honoring the team that won the first half of the Gra Y grade school league. YMCA official Harley Van Akkeren and Principal C B Luvaas will speak. The first half trophy donated by The Gazette will be presented by Schrader Gazette sports editor.
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Harley van Akkeren
YMCA
C. B. Luvaas
The
Gazette
A Schrader
Wartburg Plans 16-Game Spring Baseball Schedule
Wartburg College will play a 16 game baseball schedule this spring under Coach Ernie Oppermann. The lineup lists dates in May at Winona May 3 and May 1s. May 10 at Upper Iowa May 13 at Luther May 16 at Estmar May 17 at Buena Vista May 20 at Coe May 27 at Iowa Teachers.
Hawkeye Girls End Season With 15 5 Record And Graduation Losses
Hawkeye high school publicist Alice Lemcke reports the girls finish 15 5 this season, 36 9 over two years, with four of six starters Boettcher Federer Hughes Buck to graduate. Boys go 4 16 with one starter Olesen leaving, Coach Samuelson to lean on them in 1952 53. Boettcher led girls with 311 points and 15 6 average, Federer 237 and 11 9, Timm 193 and 10 9. Members of the North English girls squad also noted.
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Marengo
Sumner
Don Gosch
Bob Boderman
Bob
Upper Iowa
Roger Donaldson
Bill Buhr
Bob Duhrkopf
Jim Niemann
Roger Callanan
Hawkeye Girls
Erma Boettcher
Orlie Federer
Ruth Hughes
Phyllis Buck
Robert Olesen
Phil Samuelson
Hawkeye
Alice
Joyce Timm
Santa Anita Hosts Recreation Program for Stable Workers
The athletic department at Santa Anita race track runs a recreation program for stable employees providing leisure activities and athletic programs to staff.
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Santa Anita Race Track
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