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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1949
Page
5
OWA CITY Iowa's spring practice opened with a 4 pm scrimmage as football players and freshmen tested against a moving defense. Coach Eddie Anderson led the session with notes on backs and linemen including DeProspero, McKinstry, Woodhouse, and Woodward amid a large turnout for the spring camp and position battles across ends tackles guards and centers.
Philadelphia defeats New York by 71 to 3 in a major exhibition. Toronto City team edges Miami Beach after 110 innings. Detroit bests St Louis in eight innings, Pittsburgh beats New York 12 to 11. Mexican all stars 2 and Cleveland 10. San Diego 64 in girls cage meet rounds.
New York dispatch reports Henry Behrman the last link to Brooklyn's daffy era has joined the New York Giants. The move signals a shift away from the Dodgers beloved by fans for slapstick quirks as Behrman departs after five wins and a history of unconventional training and pool room exploits. Giants now gain a pitcher with a noted memory for names and a fondness for late rising.
Oklahoma A and M and Navy prepare for the 1949 AAU national wrestling tournament at Cedar Rapids Iowa April 8 and 9. The event, open to all amateurs, will feature NCAA champions Keith Young Bill Nelson William Smith and Lowell Lange from their respective colleges and other top inclusions from Iowa Teachers Cornell College and Big Nine schools.
Seattle AP reports the national basketball committee of the United States and Canada approved two rules to reduce stalling. In the final 120 seconds a foul now counts as a personal foul but is treated as a technical with a free throw and out of bounds next. A held ball rule requires officials to call a jump ball when a closely guarded player withholds the ball for five seconds.
Des Moines Iowa wrestler Joe Scarpello was named one of four outstanding Italian American amateur athletes of 1948 by Unico National The group also includes John Panelli Leo Nomellini and Tony Lavelli The Dr D M Nigro trophy will be awarded April 3 in Chicago Scarpello has won conference and national titles and was a member of the U S Olympic team
Wellman high school star Swartzendruber remains sidelined with flu in bed, likely missing midseason track events. Coach Roy McPherson said Don’s temperature and rest needs delay his return, while Don Topping filled in and took third in the shot put at class B meets in Iowa City.
Loyola star Jack Kerris agrees to play for both Jay Finn and the ex Raiders amid a dispute with Cedar Rapids Raiders leadership. Kerris to appear in games in Newton Mason City Cedar Rapids and Moline against the Tri City Blackhawks.
Chicago based report says Jack Hurley, listed as matchmaker for Promoters Irving Schoenwald and Jack Begun and as manager of Vince Foster, must appear before the Illinois Boxing Commission Monday to explain his position. Tuiner stated Hurley lacks Illinois licenses for both roles and Foster signs his own contracts.
New York reporters and officials clashed over Friday night Madison Square Garden decision. Referee Harry Ebbetts and Judge Harold Barnes were suspended by the New York State Athletic Commission for the Lamotta Villemain bout though the verdict stood. Villemain claimed a moral victory as the commission cited no bias but noted the crowd opposition and press view.
Marcel Cerdan the French world middleweight champion prepares for his first bout since winning the title. He meets British middleweight champion Dick Turpin in a 10 round non-title match set for Tuesday in London.
Seven counties compete in a district 4 H basketball tournament at Marion high school with Linn Johnson Clinton Benton Jackson Scott and Fayette teams. Winners advance to the district event April 2 while girls and stock champions are also decided in nearby games.
Tommy Gavin of Cedar Rapids returns to the ring in Minneapolis on April 7 to face Mel Hammond of Minneapolis for a second professional appearance. Gavin previously won his pro debut by knockout in Ottumwa. Hammond, a veteran, recently held Glen Flannegan to a draw.
Eight teams applied for membership in the Church softball league at a Memorial building meeting. The list includes St Mark's Lutheran Sharon United Brethren First Christian Sinclair Memorial Presbyterian Trinity Lutheran Calvary Baptist St. Paul's Methodist and First Lutheran. Additional meetings are set this week to elect officers and adopt official balls and rules.
Law student Ben Rusche of the University of Cincinnati posted a 716 series in singles to lead the American Bowling Congress tournament in Atlantic City noting a seven pin edge over Howard Baker of Grand Rapids. Rusche, 32, an Air Force veteran, rolled 214 257 245 in Monday’s action with nine days remaining.
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