Ruth Heads South as Mexican League Drawing Card
Columnist Caswell Adams argues Babe Ruth could become a major asset for the Mexican league, with Pasquel and family eager to lure him south. The piece speculates on Ruth’s impact, noting his past fame, current golf and bowling, and potential to boost gate receipts and Latin American baseball prestige.
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Dick Sisler At Bat Echoes Mel Ott In Style
New York writer Harry Grayson notes Dick Sisler resembles Mel Ott in stance as he swings with his right leg lifted and both feet on the ground at contact. Grayson recalls Goose Goslin and Lombardi for distinct style traits while predicting Sisler may hit well if he performs like Ott.
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Mel Ott
Goose Goslin
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Cardinal
Grim Grimm Seeks Hitting Push For Cubs
Chicago Cubs manager Charley Grimm reshuffles the lineup seeking more offense. Harry Lowrey moves to third, Bill Nicholson returns to right, Billy Jurges starts at short. Nicholson drives in the run in a 1 0 win over the Giants as Hack suffers injuries.
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Indiana two tone golf shoes back in service still unpolished
Bloomington Indiana readers learn that Bo McMillin’s two tone golf shoes from Indiana University’s conference championship season have returned to use but remain without a shine.
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Indiana University
Loras Eleven To Play Five Games at Home
The 1946 Loras college football schedule lists five home games against South Dakota State St Josephs Col legeville St Marys Winona St Thomas St Wheaton and three road games at St Johns Collegeville St Ambrose Davenport St Norberts West De Pere An extra away game may be added. Head Coach Vincent Dowd with assistants Schramm and Kopshever anticipate a strong squad.
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Grade School Boxers Stage Seven Bout Program
Fourteen pupils aged 5 to 11 boxed seven bouts at Cleveland school Friday night with Alex Fidler refereeing. Matches pitted Norman Blake against Tonny Covington, Dean Driscoll versus Bill Driscoll, Tommy Barta versus Allan Postels, Steven Chandler versus Bobby Stastny, Stewart Cooper versus Dick Upland, Paul Plank versus Calvin Clark, and Wayne Bryant against Ted Anderson.
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Wayne Bryant
Ted Anderson
Local Net Group To Sponsor Iowa Open Tournament
Cedar Rapids will host the Iowa Open tennis tournament August 2 3 and 4 announced by Henry Gundling. The Cedar Rapids Tennis Association and Country Club sponsor the event with early rounds at Kenmore and Country Club, semifinals and finals at the Country Club. Events include men’s women’s juniors and boys 15 and under. The event is sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association via Missouri Valley Tennis Association, aiding top players to compete. This is the first time in about 20 years the tourney leaves Des Moines. Future state tournaments will rotate to different Iowa cities. Other dates include Iowa Centennial at Des Moines June 29 30 July 1 Missouri Valley at Des Moines August 11 18 and Tri State at Burlington August 31 September 2. Iowa City will host the Mississippi Valley tournament likely in July with dates pending.
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YMCA Sports Inaugural At OAS Saving Institute
The annual OAS Saving Institute begins this week with many applicants. Instructors include Dawsorim, Mrs Henry Enyon, Beulah Detwiler, Doris Brevour, and Mrs I Lars. Senior students aged 16 plus, including Rosemary Stickley and Marilynne Frasinger, join practice sessions from 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays and 7 to 9:16 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Decorah Trackmen Cup Dual over West Union in meet
Decorah high school defeated West Union 94 to 43 percent in a dual track meet Friday afternoon. Decorah won 13 of 17 events. West Union took first in the 100 yard dash quarter mile and half mile relays and the shot put.
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