Rozek's control issues cloud Indians prospect in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids veteran Dick Rozek struggles to throw strikes for Cleveland as scouts weigh trade or waivers. The Indians face a Barney dilemma. Rozek may need frequent mound work to prove himself, while other clubs loom with waiver options. Also notes Faske signs with 49ers and Klumpers’ West Coast coaching plan.
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Johnny VanderMeer
Lou Brissie
Rozek
Cleveland
Barbers Set Night at Memorial Stadium in June
Jim Meaghan general manager of the Cedar Rapids Indians announced a barbers night at Memorial stadium on June 1. Barbers from Cedar Rapids and nearby trade area will be honored before the Evansville vs Indians game featuring a barber shop chair and pole at home plate.
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Jim Meaghan
Cedar Rapids Indians
Cedar Rapids
Evansville
Indians
Skunk Hollow Quartet Sought by Baseball Club Offices
Local barber shop quartet Skunk Hollow is being organized with all barbers urged to contact Meaghan at the baseball club offices for details about joining or supporting the group.
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Meaghan
Baseball Club
Two Golf Events Added to Iowa Schedule
Iowa adds two golf events to the season with a 36 hole pro event on May 28 at Ottumwa Country Club to pick Iowa's PGA Tour rep and the fourth Fort Des Moines Amateur medal play on May 29 in Des Moines.
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Herman L. Sani
Iowa Golf Association
Ottumwa Country Club
Fort Des Moines
Paige Returns to Pitch for Chicago American Giants
Satchel Paige will return to organized baseball May 20 to pitch for the Chicago American Giants in the Negro American League. The 43 year old veteran paused his counting of years as he prepared to rejoin the league announced Tuesday in Kansas City.
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Ol’ Satchel Paige
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Sumner Hidinger Named Roosevelt Football Coach
Sumner's Hidinger, 30, will head Roosevelt football and assist in basketball as Cedar Rapids schools appoint new coaches. Bo Cameron, 36, Michigan graduate and wrestling expert, becomes Wilson wrestling and tennis coach, succeeding Joe Pelisek as head football at Wilson.
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Michigan
Don Wolfe
Cedar Rapids
Emil Klumpar
Franklin
Joe Pelisek
Bill Barnard
Clarence Paulson
McKinley
Notable Iowa Teachers coach Cameron leads first season successes
Cameron joined the Iowa Teachers staff in fall 1949 and helped coach the Panther wrestling team to their first NCAA and AAU team titles that winter. His initial tennis squad captured the North Central conference championship the next spring. He is married with two sons, Paul and Alan.
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Cameron
Paul
Alan
Chandler to Quit as Baseball Commissioner on May or June
A. B. Happy Chandler plans to resign as baseball commissioner on May 15 or June 15. The move follows the resignation of Walter Mallory, Chandler's ally and secretary, whose departure unsettled the leadership.
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Jack Ogden
Louisville
A. B
Happy” Chandler
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Walter Mullery
Baseball
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Wen
Mallory
Barney Reassigned to Texas League Fort Worth
Brooklyn pitcher Rex Barney, who asked to join the voluntary retirement list, was optioned to Fort Worth of the Texas League. He said the move should give him more work and help him improve after a season marked by wildness. Dodgers secured waivers from all league clubs before the transfer.
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Cleveland Indians
Rex Barney
Brooklyn Dodgers
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al Lopez
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New York
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Bolden Barred for Life For Offering Bribe
Former Midd leweight boxer Nate Bolden was barred from boxing for life by the Illinois Athletic Commission after admitting offering people money to gain reinstatement. The panel heard testimony that Bolden offered 500 to each of two officials to secure his return. He had been retired two years due to a heart condition and sought reinstatement.
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Harold Ryan
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Senator Fans Think Bucky's Using Mirrors
Joe Reichler reports Washington fans believe manager Bucky Harris is working wonders with the Senators. After 3 weeks, Washington leads a strong AL field, with Boston and New York feared as pace setters, yet fans fear a mirage.
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Bucky Harris
Senators
Rozek Hurls In Cleveland Loss To Washington
Lefty Dick Rozek of Cedar Rapids started the fifth inning in Cleveland's 11-10 defeat to Washington on Monday night. He entered with the score 6-4 and was relieved after three straight hits with none out.
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Dick Rozek
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Rozek
Senators Rally Past Indians in 11 10 Slugfest
Cleveland and Detroit traded blows as Sanators surged near Yankees, aided by low on Sid Hudson. Bearden earned his first win in relief for Detroit after a 10 6 victory over New York. Willard Nixon pitched Boston to a 2 0 win over St Louis. Brooklyn moved to third with a 4 3 win over St Louis in a night game.
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Braves Take Three-Run Lead With 4-2 Win
Evansville moves atop the Three-I standings by beating Terre Haute 4-2 as Lutz fans three hitters and errors by Terre Haute aid the Braves. Davenport outslugged Quincy 15-10 with a late burst, while Al Viotto homered for Quincy in a seven-run seventh.
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Standings and Results from the THREE I and National Leagues
The standings show Brooklyn leading the National League with 9 wins and 8 losses, followed by Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, and others. Monday's only game Brooklyn beat St Louis 4 to 3 in 10 innings. Future games list: St Louis at New York, Cincinnati at Boston, Chicago at Brooklyn, and more with specified pitchers and times for Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Wisconsin votes to reject Rose Bowl pact amid Big Ten split
Wisconsin faculty votes unanimously to reject renewing the football series with the Pacific Coast Conference. The Big Ten debates limiting Rose Bowl appearances to one in two or one in three years as Michigan State and others voice positions ahead of May meetings at Northwestern.
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El Pepino to Start for Cedar Rapids in Three-I Tilt
El Pepino Azamar will start on the mound for Kerby Farrell as Cedar Rapids resumes Three-I League play at Terre Haute. He holds a 2-1 record with the Indians. Cedar Rapids sits in third, close to Terre Haute for second, while Evansville leads after beating Terre Haute. The game broadcasts on KCRG 1600 at 8 p.m. with Bob Brooks on commentary.
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Iowa Officials Back Pacific Coast Pact After Wisconsin Rose Bowl Vote
University of Iowa officials express no surprise at Wisconsin voting against Rose Bowl participation by Big Ten schools. They favor renewing the Pacific Coast-Big Ten contract with a Rose Bowl berth every two or three years, opposing sending the football champion each year. Coach Leonard Raffensperger supports the university’s representatives.
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Hawkeye
Paul Brechler
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Holy Family's Tierney Leaves for Marmion Academy
Tom Tierney, Holy Family high school coach for baseball and basketball in Mason City, resigns to take a three year contract at Marmion Military Academy in Aurora Illinois. His teams reached the state basketball finals in Iowa City.
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Holy Family High School
Marmion Military Academy
Aurora, Ill
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Iowa City
Cars Arrive for Indianapolis 500 Field
Thirty four of the 68 cars officially entered for the Memorial Day Indianapolis 500 arrive at the track to begin preparations for the 500 mile race.
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