Missing Iowa links sought for Official Baseball Encyclopedia
The Schrade Bureau profiles Thompson and Turkin hunt for exact real names birth and death data on 25 Iowa born or connected former major leaguers. Names include Grover Baichley Buster Brown and Theodore Firth with ties to Burlington Boone Des Moines and Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Missing Persons
S. C. Thompson
Hy Turkin
Thompson
Turkin
St. Louis
Frank Betcher
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia
Ty Cobb
Detroit
A’s
Iowa
Theodore John Firth
Firth
Grover Baichley
Burlington
Charles Edward “Buster” Brown
Boone
Sioux City
George C. Clark
Ernest E. Courtney
Humboldt
Vivian Alsace Lindaman
Charles City
Hermus W. McFarland
Des Moines
James Edward Morgan
Neola
Frederick W. Osborne
Hampton
del Harold Paddock
Dubuque
Harry C. Patton
Davenport
Roy Radabaugh
Andre Rath
Cedar Rapids
John W. Richardson
Marshalltown
Thomas W. Richardson
Onawa
Matthew Stanley Robison
Samuel B. Sager
William A. Salisbury
George Robert Stone
Clinton
John Gus Thompson
Fort Dodge
Joe Havlik
Oxford Junction
Havlik
Big Ten To Hold Spring Grid Drills Amid Policy Clash
At an unprecedented meeting the Big Ten presidents declined to address spring football drills, directing workouts to follow NCAA rules. They praised ACE policy but noted conference standards exceed ACE proposals and called for enforcement against subsidies and improper recruiting. A Rose Bowl dispute remained unresolved with future meetings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Big Ten
American Council On Education
ACE
Boxing Clubs Face Monopoly Charge in Civil Action
The International Boxing Clubs of New York and Illinois were charged in federal court with conspiring to monopolize professional championship boxing. Defendants include James D. Norris of New York Arthur M. Wirtz of Chicago and the Madison Square Boxing Corporation New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Boxing Clubs
Illinois
Department of Justice
James D. Norris
Arthur M. Wirtz
Chicago
Madison Square Boxing Corporation
New College Cage League Discussed Formation Near
In Chicago six independents Notre Dame Bradley Marquette De Paul Loyola and Louisville met for an exploratory session on creating a Midland Midwest College Cage League for the 1952 53 season. Officials called the talks amicable and planned to reconvene next Saturday with word that one or two more schools might join as charter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Notre Dame
Bradley
Marquette
de Paul
Loyola
Louisville
Coaches pick Davenport to win third straight state title
Davenport is the overwhelming favorite to claim a third consecutive state high school basketball title at Iowa City, with 15 coaches or more naming the Blue Devils as the team to beat. Some exceptions include Marion, Glenwood, and Keokuk observers who point to other challengers but still acknowledge Davenport’s strong chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa City
Blue Devils
The
Gazette
Paul Moon
Marion
Les Hipple
Glenwood
Bill Miller
Moon
Keokuk
Hipple
Roland
Buck Cheadle
Grundy
Bill
Les Foreman
Hull
Everett Fuller
Wales-Lincoln
Ron Norman
Ames
Bill Luther
Spencer
John Paul Jones
Dinsdale
Walt Johnson
Readlyn
Johnny Orr
Dubuque
State Tourney Pairings for Early Afternoon Sessions
The schedule lists 1:30 p.m. matchups Wales Lincoln versus Spencer. Reedlyn versus Ogden. Keokuk versus Hull. Grundy Center versus Glenwood. 2:45 p.m. Dubuque versus Dinsdale. Davenport versus Danville. 5:45 Cherokee versus Ames.
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Grundy Center
Glenwood
Dubuque
Dinsdale
Davenport
Danville
Cherokee
Ames
MEET THE PREPS Gary May Be in the Pivot
Gary Thompson of Roland may play pivot during the state tournament as coach Buck Cheadle uses Gary against tall opponents. Roland has improved offense this season and boasts a 74 game home win streak in Story county. Dubuque coach Johnny Orr hopes Dave Stevens’ knee holds for a Davenport battle, with Bill Beyer rising in rebounding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yown City
Roland
Gary Thompson
Gary
Willy
Buck Cheadle
Cheadle
Rockets
Story County
Ames
Dubuque
Johnny Orr
Rams
Davenport
Dave Stevens
Johnny
Franklin
Coe Fieldhouse
Cedar Rapids
Bill Beyer
Readlyn
Read‘lyn
Walt Johnson
Don Koschimeder
Dale Kuethe
Big Ten Adopts 18-Game Conference Schedule
The Big Ten approves an 18 game conference schedule for next season with each team playing every other member twice. Only four non league tests are allowed. Conference games start December 13 and run through March 9. The 1952-53 slate awaits athletic committee approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Big Ten
Cedar Rapids Athletes Honored at Grinnell
Robert Winter and Grinnell varsity lettered for the 1951-52 basketball season. Cedar Rapids freshmen Bob Landis in basketball and Thomas M in wrestling won numerals. Dave Christensen of Elkader also won a freshman numeral in basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Robert Winter
Rinnell
Cedar Rapids
Bob Landis
Thomas M
Dave Christensen
Elkader
Marion Begins State Title Bid Tuesday At Iow a City
Five day 1952 state basketball tournament opens in Iowa City with four first round games. Spencer faces Wales-Lincoln, Readlyn meets Roland, Marion Wamac hosts Ogden, and Keokuk finishes against Hull as Davenport defends its title. Revered players include Bob Carpenter Gary Thompson Hugh Leffingwell and Bill Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Iowa City
Jim Hayes
Bob Christensen
Bill Lundquist
Hugh Leffingwell
Iowa
Davenport
Spencer
Wales- Lincoln
Bob Carpenter
Bob
Ing
Thompson
Bbe
Ogden
Northeast Iowa league names basketball first and second teams
Decorah Cedar Falls and Waverly dominated the all-Northeast Iowa conference picks released Monday by league Secretary Joe Valenta. Decorah's eight player squad includes Jerry Reichow and Ron Wohldorf, Cedar Falls features Jim Stannard and Phil Kofron, and Waverly picks Ed Laird and Roger Wiegmann with others from Oelwein New Hampton and Charles City earning spots and honorable mentions listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Decorah
Waverly
Iowa
Joe Valenta
Jerry Reichow
Ron Wohldorf
Jim Stanard
Phil Kofron
Ed Laird
Roger Wiegmann
Gayle Green
John Breckeniridge
Charles City
Ken Nichols
LaVerne Blietz
New Hampton
Wendell Lieimahn
Dean Eidness
Osage
Bob Davis
Jim Mercer
Max Slifka
Cresco
P. J. Melichar
Bill Bale
Oelwein
Francis Thompson
Don Grove
Ed Christensen
Dick Collins
Dick McPhail
Jim Rogce
Jim May
Randy Halvorson
Rutgers Athletics Chief George E. Little Seriously Ill
George E. Little, longtime Rutgers director of athletics, is seriously ill at Middlesex Hospital after two weeks’ confinement. Little previously served as football coach at the University of Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N. J
George E. Little
Rutgers University
Middlesex Hospital
Little
University of Michigan
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Red Peppers
Gus Schrader
Schrader
Leinhauser
Virginias of Richmond
American Association
New York Public Library
Cincinnati
Big 10
Charles Chamberlain
ACC
NHWU
KCRG
New College Cage League
Jack Ogden
Leffingwell
Glen Osbourne
Keith Tannatt
Delbert Walten
Bob Bowen
Don Shupe
Lee
Luther
Jerry Peck
Jim Lang
Harry Oakley
Russ Leeks
Indians
Leff
B Hull
Bill Logan
Carl Widseth
Av. M’rgin
Ee Tay
Danvi (Blan
Avenport Asdale
Dubuane
Rundy Cen
Genees
Tes
Ron_Norman
Ia. St
Bill Lu Luther
P.moon
Dekalb
Mar
Don“ Shupe
Les
Bee - W.johnson
Ia.t
C’y
Meer
B. ¥Iter
Stourney
Iasar
Burgemeister
Triple Johnny
Pro “the Great
Balbo
Gentleman Jim Dobie
Einor Olsen Karl Gray
Matt Olsen
and Carl Meyer
Walter Kamoroff
Ray Urbano
Armstrong
Beck
Grill—Coliseum
Leo Jorgensen
Jim Lynch
Corah
Huskies
Ray Nissen
Jerry Platt
Jack Nordgaard
Little III
Pac Latte
Roland Vs. Readlyn
Bob Brooks
Bostonian
Bostonia
Oaiyostonian
Souls
First Avenue
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