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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1950

Page

3

Black George Wins 10000 Derby Trial Upsets Derby Picture

Black George, a 15-1 shot, won the $10,000 Derby trial in muddy conditions. The victory makes him a probable starter in the 76th Kentucky Derby alongside top contenders like Hill Prince, Our Capitol, Your Host, Middleground, On The Mark, and Lun Glow, with mud likely affecting favorites and risks noted by trainers and owners.

Black George Louisville Old Derbytown William Veeneman C. T. Chenery Hill Prince Tom Gray Our Capitol William Goetz King Ranch Middleground Clifford Mooers Hawley Hal Price Headiey C. V. Whitney Brookmeade Lunglow Abercrombie Willorene Farm Trumpet King W. M. Peavey Dooly Co. V. Whitney Mex Hirsch Bold Venture Assault California Your Host Goetz Sunglow Greek Ship

Frick Predicts Third Major League Inevitable

Ford Frick of the National League stated in Toronto that a third major league is inevitable, though he believes its arrival will take time. He spoke at a baseball dinner honoring the Toronto Maple Leafs of the International League.

Frick Toronto Ford Frick Toronto Maple Leafs

No Lace Panties This Year for Gussie Moran

Berlin reports Gussie Moran discards her lace panties as worn out and says no romance in her life currently. Pat Di Cicco stays hopeful about marriage plans while Moran leaves future lace purchases undecided. Moran plays Ruth von Falkenhayn in Berlin and is to partner Baron von Cramm in Wiesbaden with other notable players set for doubles and singles.

Berlin Ins Gertrude Gussie” Moran Pat di Cicco Hollywood Miss Moran di Cicco Sana Wimbledon Ruth von Falkenhayn Wiesbaden Baron von Cramm

Pro Net Ducati On Sale at Iowa City Field House

Reserved seats for professional tennis at the University of Iowa field house on May 15 go on sale from the athletics department and by mail at 1.50 each. Tickets are also available in Iowa City at Racine's and Whetstones. A four man troupe will perform.

Iowa City University of Iowa Frank Havlicek Department of Athletics Racine

Boxing results from New York and New Jersey bouts

By The Associated Press. Buffalo New York Nick Barone of Syracuse stopped Phil Muscato of Buffalo in the fourth round. Newark fighter Al Costantino outpointed Johnny Defazio in New York. Defazio fought in Bayonne New Jersey.

Associated Press Buffalo N.Y Nick Barone Syraccuse Phil Muscato Newark N.J al “Bozo” Costantino New York Johnny “Red” Defazio Bayonne

Major Box Scores National League Tuesday Night Game

Two NL matchups featured Brooklyn vs St Louis with Roe earning the win over Pollet and Ward delivering big runs in Philadelphia over Chicago. Boston topped Cleveland as Williams homered and McDermott shined on the mound while Green Bay?

Kiyn St. Louis Broome HO A Reese Glaviano Morgan Russell Snider Rice Edwards Miller Roe Pohlet Poholsky Kazak Martin Bilko Robinson Hodges Schoendienst Brooklyn St.uis Pollet HO —Pollet Deal oser—Pollet A—Sewart Conlan Ore

Aviles Bound Over on Fraud Charge in Wichita Attack Case

Jose Rafael Aviles alias Tuzo Kid Portuguez was bound over to district court on a fraud charge after a staged boxing incident in Wichita. He remained jailed in Sedgwick County Jail after failing to post a $3,000 bond set by City Court Judge Al Blase Jr. Local reporters and sports figures testified in a preliminary hearing amid rumors sparked by the April 5 fight and the alleged impersonation.

Wichita, Kan Jose Rafael Aviles Tuzo Portuguez Sedgwick County al Blase Wichita Aviles Alvin Williams Kayo

Iowa to Name Coach After May 11. Board Needs Approvals

Iowa athletic director says the new men's basketball coach will not be announced before the May 10 11 state board of education meeting in Ames. The athletic board must secure approval from President Virgil M. Hancher and the board of education before revealing the hire. In Sid's Golden Classic at Oneota alleys Decorah top scorers dominate the field. Hartley leads with 791 points followed by Grant 790 and Winger 782.

Iowa Iowa City University of Iowa Paul Brechler Iowa _ athletic board Brechler State Board of Education Ames Virgil M. Hancher Board of Education Oneota Bill Kingsley Cedar Falls C. Gardner Bob Hartley Waukon Decorah Hartley Roger Grant Lloyd Winger Don Aspenson Wilson Lange R. Jagerson Hi Johnson

Aspenson Wins 146 in Decorah Bowling Match

Oscar Aspenson claimed a $146 prize in Decorah after toppling 794 pins to earn the high score. The event highlighted local bowling contests with prize money awarded to the top bowler.

Aspenson Decorah Oscar Aspenson

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