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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1949

Page

3

Out Season Open as Fishermen Report Bountiful Catches

Anglers enjoy a long opening period from 5 a m to 9 p m with an eight trout daily limit. Reports describe oversized carp and spawning conditions in Mississippi overflow waters while conservation efforts expand with 80 000 more trout stocked and traps harvesting carp and bullheads for feed. Officials discuss openings for walleye pike bass and other species and recruit new conservation staff as fishing clubs plan events and shoots.

Sabula Strawberry Point the Conservation Commission Storm Lake

Site chosen for 1950 Bowling Congress tournament

The Ohio State fairgrounds coliseum in Columbus was selected Saturday as the site for the 1950 American Bowling Congress tournament.

Milwaukee Wis Columbus Ohio

I C Roofers Lead Major Open Softball After Week One

Cochran Roofing of Iowa City tops the Major Open standings with two wins and no losses at Ellis Park. Mirror Lounge Wilsons and the Eagles sit 1-1 in second as next week’s schedule features Cochran's against Iowa Steel and Mirror Lounge.

Cochrane Roofing Iowa City Ellis Park Mirror Lounge Wilson's The Eagles Iowa Steel Kiowa Steel Wilson Danceland Mirrorunge Cochran's Gles Wilsons

Amateur Boxing Show Tuesday In Tama Ring

Four towns send boxers to an 8 p.m. Tuesday event at the Zeman building, with Tama and Montour facing Elkader and Marshalltown. VFW sponsors. Homer Wagoner Irvin Thompson Leadford May direct. Sorenson out, Ezzy Coleman replaces him against Fisher in a Tama led lineup including Ramsdell, Lee, Loftus, Youngbear, Weise, Wolfe, Smith, and Corum.

Tama Zeman Montour Elkader Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization Homer Wagoner Toledo Irvin Thompson Leadford Lefty” May May Sorenson Ezzy Coleman Coleman Fisher Des Moines Percy Rudeison Bud Ramsdell Ramsdell Rudeison Butch Lee Doug Loftus Stan Youngbear Dale Weise Jerry Wolfe Virgil Smith Amos Corum

Cards' Erv Dusak Sent to Rochester

St. Louis Cardinal utility player Erv Dusak was optioned to Rochester of the International League Friday night. The 29 year old right hander who tried out in the outfield, infield and on the mound is subject to a 24 hour recall and is expected to continue as a pitcher with Rochester.

ST. Louis Erv Dusak St. Louis Cardinal Rochester

Big Car Field Hits 25 for Hawkeye Downs May 29

Resurfacing at Hawkeye Downs speeds toward May 29 inaugural open race. Cedar Rapids attracts drivers from seven states with 25 entries for the $3,000 Memorial Classic and a projected 30 plus entries as prep accelerates. Notables include Offenhauser No. 5 now owned by W. T. Campbell and Roy Yauger of Minneapolis with Red Ballow, Robert Koenig, Sonny Ebsen, and Buzz West among entrants.

Clair Cotter Austin Big Car Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids Andy Hanson R. K Doc” Hunter Offenhausers Gus Schrader Hunter Schrader W. T. Campbell Tulsa Okla Offenhauser Roy Yauger Minneapolis Red Ballow Moberly Robert Koenig Chicago Tyler C. H Sonny” Ebsen Springville Osborn Cragar

Central City hosts five-state cycle races at fairgrounds

Cycles to race today on track at Central City. Motocycle drivers from Wisconsin Illinois Missouri Minnesota and Iowa entered the Linn county fair grounds races this afternoon. Purses total 450 dollars. First race at 1 p.m. Open to all racing drivers. May schedule lists hot rod races May 15 derby day for horses May 29-30 harness racing.

Central City Linn County Fairgrounds Lee Beebe Anamosa Wisconsin Illinois Missouri Minnesota Iowa Beebe Fairgrounds

Gabby Street in Serious Condition Undergoing Operation

St Louis report says Charles Gabby Street former major league player and manager turned broadcaster is in serious condition and will have surgery according to Dr. Robert F. Hyland on Saturday.

ST. Louis Charles “Gabby” Street Robert F. Hyland

Crossword Puzzle Clue Snippets From a Jumbled Grid

A fragmented puzzle page lists clues and word fragments such as Dance step, Eye socket, Silkworm, Teutonic deity, Hebrew word, Water passage, Bitter vetch, Hebrew month and Granary. It hints at a large, varied set of crossword entries with placeholders and incomplete hints across a single week’s jumble.

Waterloo Recreation Supervisor Is Fired

Waterloo Charles A. Kremenak aged 36 was dismissed as director of recreation for Waterloo for incompetence, announced Thursday by a spokesman for the city recreation commission.

Waterloo Recreation Waterloo Charles A. Kremenak City Recreation Commission

Segar Resigns to Take Webster City Coach Post

Indianola coach Joe Segar resigns as basketball and track coach to become head basketball coach at Webster City junior college. He will also serve as assistant football coach.

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