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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1952
Page
3
The piece recalls Roland’s 43-40 upset of West Waterloo in last year’s state tourney and a Davenport final, shown by C B Lavaas at Hayes school banquet. It notes Roland’s chances in the current tournament and praises the Blue Devils’ coaching and resilience.
Iowa City AP reports Davenport Blue Devils named top pick by 15 sports editors to win a third straight high school basketball title, with six dissenters selecting Cherokee, Ames, Marion, or Dubuque. Voters cite Widseth and Sebolt, Moon’s coaching, and Davenport’s depth as reasons for favoritism, while challengers include Cherokee and Roland for possible upsets.
GAMES TUESDAY A 1:30 p m Wales Lincoln versus Spen paps oeeee ve eee Games WEDNESDAY roundy Center versus Glenwood po Danville a abe 45 Cherokee versus Ames Quarterfinal Round GAMES THURSDAY Bto3: ees 1 and 2 0 2:45 Winners 3 and 4 7:30 Winners 5 and 6 8:45 Winners 7 and 8 Semifinal Round GAMES FRIDAY aa nilitemtee tok 10 14) Winners 11 and 12 Final Round GAMES SATURDAY :36 Losers 13 and 14 consolation :00 Winners 13 and 14 final
New York based INS handicapper Joseph Gelardi picked a $360 daily double at Charleston Monday. His first race pick War Digit won, paying $83.40 to win, $48 to place and $23.80 to show. The second race also paid, returning $12.60 to win, $9.20 to place and $3.20 to show.
Danville coach Glen Osbourne inspires his small fast team as they prepare to meet Davenport in the first round of the state tournament in Iowa City. Osbourne says they are not scared and relish the chance to play a strong foe, hoping to pull off a historic upset in the 41st meet. Dick Upton at 6-4 leads a Danville squad averaging around 5-10, while Davenport stands just under six feet with several taller players ready to challenge the Blue Devils.
Akron outfielder Mickey Finn and Jim Harris have signed 1952 contracts with the Cedar Rapids baseball club. Meaghan announced the receipt of the two pacts bringing the total signed. Finn joined the Indians in mid season last year and Harris was part of the 1951 Cedar Rapids squad.
Jim Meaghan, general manager of the Indians, will present the 1951 World Series film at North Liberty on Wednesday night and speak at a father and son banquet held at Trinity Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids on Thursday.
In San Bernardino the Giants blanked the Cubs 10 0 on St Patrick Day as Hearn pitched five dominant innings and Kennedy finished the win. The exhibition victory followed a 8 5 Yankees over Senators with notable battering and a .519 average for nine spring games.
St Petersburg report says rookie Andy Carey energized the Yankees in the van as Casey Stengel weighs the impact of Billy Martin’s early season absence. Carey stretched his hitting in the first day of play, shaping optimism for New York’s defense of the title.
The Linn county 4-H basketball tournament runs March 25 26 and April 1 2 3 4 at the Quaker Oats gym in Cedar Rapids. Awards go to the top three teams and the team upholding the 4-H sportsmanship tradition. The schedule lists multiple preliminary games led by Squaw Creek Warriors Coggan Clippers Hillsdale Hoosiers Alburnett and others across five days with finals April 4.
Tampa reports that pitcher Niles Jordan and outfielder Wally Post of the Cincinnati Reds are on the sidelines with minor injuries. Jordan was struck by a line drive off Ferris Fain's bat during Monday's 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Athletics A-team, while Post took a face injury from a thrown ball during pre game practice.
Clearwater Florida United Press reports third baseman Willie Jones will be out about a week after suffering a sprained ankle. Jones hurt the ankle Monday and will miss several games as Philadelphia tries to map a recovery schedule.
St Petersburg report notes Chet Nichols, NL strikeout leader in 1951, on display for the Braves in a 2-1 win over the Red Sox. He pitched four innings facing 12 batters, indicating readiness for the season.
The Knights of Columbus host a baseball kick off dinner at St Patrick s parish hall Anamosa on Thursday March 27 at 630 PM Cedar Rapids Indians manager Jim Meaghan will present 1951 World Series footage and KC s will run a baseball quiz show Tickets are available at Waldron s bakery and Economy shoe store Public invited.
New York AP reports 23 year old Paul Arizin, second year star of the Philadelphia Warriors, voted Player of the Year by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association.
New York defeated Cincinnati and Philadelphia edged Boston in uneven results. Brooklyn fell to Seattle with Chicago and Los Angeles close in a mixed set of box scores. Cleveland and Philadelphia split with Louis and Washington posting losses in the day’s tabulation.
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