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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1947

Page

16

Fisherman Quotation Echoes Time Allotment Wisdom

A historical line proclaims that divinity does not reduce human time for life’s simple pleasures. The saying emphasizes the value of fishing hours as time well spent within the day’s allotted span.

Fox Hunt Fatalities and Local Game News Highlight Iowa

Russ Graham reports a fox and hunt incident near Upper Palisades with about 100 Linn County Fish and Game members and guests. Marvin Broker and Joe Nikidin are thanked for trucking hunters. The column covers quaker oats Izaak Walton league radio event, duck calling contest, and travel to Des Moines. It also discusses wind drift of 22 rifles, blue geese migrations, bird nesting regulations, and several fishing and hunting policy notes in Iowa and nearby states.

O Fox Fox ‘& Hunt Upper Palisades Linn County Fish and Game Club Marvin Broker Joe Nikidin Quaker Oats Izaak Walton Charles Herbeck Y.M.C.A. Little Theater Missouri River Iowa

Michaels Welty Foes at Cascade in Local Boxing Night

Cascade Athletic club presents a 113 bout program led by a featured clash between Ray Michaels of Cedar Rapids and Roger Welty of Dubuque. Other Cedar Rapids entrants include Jerry Dolan Frankie Washington Dick Kannelis Rennie Darling with several regional matchups from Sterling Ill Maquoketa Clinton and Oxford Junction. Judges ref timer and announcer named as Cedar Rapids Dubuque Clinton officials.

Cascade Ray Michaels Cedar Rapids Roger Welty Dubuque Cascade Athletic Club Michaels Mutster Jerry Dolan Frankie Washington Dick Kannellis Rennie Darling Tommy Gavin H. J. McNally Joe C. Herard

Shkor Beats Mauriello In Boston Ring Upset

John Shkor, a relatively unknown fighter from Baltimore area, stops Tami Mauriello in Boston Friday night, boosting his prospects as heavyweight contenders. The bout follows Mauriello’s high profile moments including a blow against Joe Louis.

New York INS Boston Tami Mauriello John Shkor Shkor Johnnie Buckley Jack Sharkey

Dyer Says Cardinals Poised For 1947 Pennant Run

Eddie Dyer, fresh from winning the world championship, proclaims the St. Louis Cardinals stronger than last year and the team to beat in the 1947 National League race. He cites the Dodgers as main rivals and lists Beazley Kurowski and Moore as key health concerns while predicting a potential repeat title.

Mauriello Shkror Tami Johnny Corme Joe Louis Bronx England Bruce Woodcock Louis Opeaa ST. Petersburg Fla Eddie Dyer St. Louis Cardinals Red Birds Dyer Cubs Braves Dodgers Ernie White Cardinals Billy Southworth White Bobtt Johnny Beazley Whitey Kurowski Terry Moore Whitey Johnny Beazley Kurowski Moore

Trotting Moguls Embrace Money as Harness Racing Expands

Chicago reports U S Trotting Association tightens rules as pari mutuel betting grows. New measures empower the VP to suspend licenses for personnel or finance issues and require blanket approval for officials at tracks. Eight grand circuit tracks now operate pari mutuel betting, including Hollywood Park and Saratoga, signaling a bigger, faster sport driven by money.

Chicago INS U. S Sammy U.S.T.A Roger Duncan Hartford Incl Hollywood Park Maywood Chicago Fort Miami Toledo Ohio Saratoga Rooses Raceway Aurora Downs

Iowa City Swimmer Irving Weber First Hawkeye All American

The University of Iowa named Irving Weber its first all American swimmer in 1922. Since then thirty two Hawkeyes have earned the honor across the program.

Iowa City University of Iowa Irving Weber

Gold Medal Meet Opens March 27 At YMCA

The amateur basketball Gold Medal tournament kicks off March 27 at the YMCA with evening sessions on March 28 29 and April 3 4 and the final on April 5 Only amateur teams in the area may enter by March 24 with a 5 entry fee Each player must have a YMCA card Prizes include ten gold medals for champions and trophies for runners up and individual awards including sportsmanship high point man and outstanding player The Wilson Packers are defending champions.

Y.M.C.A Odin Po Pars Bredene Odin Brendengen Bredengen Ira Carrithers Don Isett Jim Allen Horace Hedges Winter Wilson Packers

Crayne Delivers 102 Yard Punt Return Feat

University of Iowa fullback Dick Crayne fielded a punt behind his own goal line and raced 102 yards to the Indiana 3 yard line before going out of bounds. The play showcased Crayne's speed and opened Iowa scoring early in the game.

Crayne Iowa City Dick Crayne University of Iowa Indiana

Y League playoff showdown Monday at the Y

Armstrongs holds a 1-0 series lead in the best of three for the Y Commercial league title and will host Kinney on Monday at 8 p.m. If Armstrongs wins the match the series and title are decided. The Y.M.C.A. varsity and veterans volleyball teams head to Davenport next Saturday for the state tournament with key players listed from both squads. Other entrants include Des Moines, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, Ottumwa, Clinton and Burlington. Cedar Rapids Y swimmers will compete in eyadete senior championships at Iowa State College next Saturday with a lineup of Moran, Morse, Ruschmeyer, Gilchrist, Gunn, Yeakle and others.

Armstrong’s and Kinney Y.M.C.A Davenport Winterberg Whipple Wilfong Threlkeld Taylor Knapp DeJong Dvorak Bell Gundling Harger Des Moines Dubuque Waterloo Ottumwa Clinton Burlington Cedar Rapids Eyadete Iowa State College Cliff Morrison Dave Morse Max Ruschmeyer Jim Gilchrist Mike Gunn Ray Yeakle

Decorah Earns Place in Northeast Iowa Baseball League

Decorah will be represented again in the Northeast Iowa league after Thursday's reorganiza tion meeting. Officers elected were Everett Gross president D M Bannister vice president and Orville Allen secretary treasurer. If all last year’s members stay the league will include Decorah Cresco West Union Spillville St Lucas and Elma with New Hampton Lawler and Lourdes named as possible applicants.

Decorah

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