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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1949

Page

3

Marion Wins Third Straight Wamac Track Title

Marion High School captured its third consecutive Wa mac conference track and field crown on its home oval. Star distance runner Jellison anchored winning two mile and mile medley relays while Ray Eileen of Monticello set a 440 yard dash record. Jackie Edmunds of Marion won the mile, with Long of Tipton taking the half. Final standings show Marion leading with strong relay showings and multiple event wins across Monticello, Tipton, Anamosa, and others.

Marion High School Marion John Jellison Ray Eileen Monticello Jackie Edmunds J. Long Tipton Edmunds Long Dick Krog Vinton S. Kirk Kirk Krog Leonard Hamre Jeffrey Heick Burne Manquokeia Strickel Independence S . Mitzner Beardsley Anamosa Palmer Schneiter Rahtje Hare Wiese Khen Hansel Sence Ester Bassett Williams Otting McKinstry Merchant Lewis Manchester Merion Purcell Merritt Maquoketa Schieuter Knaack Marion Sahy Abernathy Cates Jellison Us.d Rieken Ears. Tipton Vei le Run—I Yahnke Weaver Holz Dunnick Hamre Kruse Gallaher Winton Orr Eiben Montice Kelly Win- Soo Hurdies Hudler Alee Dunnock Marion Abernathy Bailey Govan Beiken Dreibelbis Anaes Stufflebeam Weiselanaerene Oon

Trainers suspended at Sportsman's Park after caffeine test

At Sportsman's Park Chicago stewards suspended trainers Leonard J. Wilson and Glenn L. Wilson after a saliva test of gelding Good Story showed caffeine. Good Story owned by Oscar Breault Jr raced to win the mile and one-sixteenth race as second choice, paying $7.20.

Chicago INS Sportsman’s Park Good Story Leonard J. Wilson Bellwood Glenn L. Wilson Ft. Calhoun Neb Oscar Breault, Jr Oscar Breault

Veeck Gives Free Admission To Cleveland Fans

In Cleveland Municipal Stadium 6,208 fans watched the Indians lose to Washington 1-0 amid 50 degree winds. President Bill Veeck announced he will admit all 6,208 loyal followers free to any other Cleveland home game this season.

Cleveland Municipal Stadium Washington Bill Veeck Indians

Eastern Iowa League Opens Play Sunday

The Eastern Iowa baseball league will start Sunday with four games. Schedule lists matchups by city including Lisbon Martelle Solon Stanwood Tipton and Clarence, with rain makeups noted and season end set for September 4.

Iowa Iowa Baseball League Frank D. Carbee Lisbon Bennett Clarence Martelle Mechanicsville Solon Stanwood Tipton AY 22 Fipton Et Congones Csville Lon Mar Nnett Wipton Stanw Tipton Ce. le Clare Bennett Solon Stanwood Clarense Lisbo Mechanesville Jann Jeereunes Mecaniceville

Finberg-Pierce Win In Decorah Bowling

Decorah hosts annual city bowling tournament closing Sunday at Oneota alleys with doubles won by E Finberg and Merlin Pierce over Archie Johnson and Colt Goettleman. scores 1200 1199. Decorah Elks No 1 won teams with 2833. Kenneth Strinmoen led singles 655 with Chuck Gardiner 645 and Mickey Goettleman 626. Archie Johnson led all events with 7737.

Decorah Oneota E. Finberg Merlin Pierce Archie Johnson Colt Goettleman Orville Winger Hal Schroeder Decorah Elks No. 1 Buick Sam Kenneth Strinmoen Chuck Gardiner Mickey Goettleman

Notre Dame Players Pall Bearers

Eight Notre Dame football stars served as pall bearers for Jim Costin, late South Bend Tribune sports editor. Costin will be buried near Knute Rockne, with pall bearers including Johnny Lujack, George Connor, John Panelli, Marty Wendell, Frank Tripucka, Ernie Zalejski, Leon Hart, and Jim Martin.

South Bend Ind Ins Notre Dame Jim Costin South Bend Tribune Costin Knute Rockne Johnny Lujack George Connor John Panelli Marty Wendell Frank Tripucka Ernie Zalejski Leon Hart Jim Martin

Western League and Three-I League Baseball Standings

Standings show teams and records from Western League Pueblo Des Moines Omaha Sioux City Denver Lincoln and from Three-I League Decatur Terre Haute Davenport Quincy Evansville Waterloo Terre Haute and Danville with recent results and scores noted for Tuesday play.

St. Paul Kan Milwaukee Toledo Indi Apolis Louisville Minneaplis Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Kansas City Minneapolis Pueblo Moines Sioux City Omaha Denver Neo S Lincoln Des Moines Decatur Waterleo Danville Quincy Davert Terre Haute Evansville Waterloo Quincy Danville Davenport

Boxscores and results from a rough baseball night

In Cleveland a 1 0 0 line shows Robinson driving in an early run as Haefner and Boone keep the relief game tight. New York tops Detroit 7 5, Rizzuto and Phillips driving two runs apiece and Newhouser handling Detroit over 6 1 2 innings. Philadelphia beats Chicago 5 0 behind Coleman and Joost while Su der and Fain spark the Phils.

New York Soal Detroit Coleman Spake Rizzuto Keliab Bauer Wakefield Lincell Robinson Johnson Marines Oswift Phillips RBI Henrich Wore Henri Philips Pienrich Yg Colemen Lake Vice Treft New Yark Stroit Ott Reynolds Newhouser Kretlow Reynolds Sec

Iowa Teachers Netmen defeat Luther 6 to 1 tennis match

Iowa Teachers net team defeated Luther 6 to 1 in Decorah. Levi earned Luther’s lone win, while Wischmeier Seas Hauge and Linthmen Elliot led the Teachers with straight-set victories. The score summaries include Levi beating Johns 6-1 6-1 and mixed doubles wins 6-0 7-5.

Iowa Luther Decorah Levi Johns Wischmeier Seas Hauge Lantz Rydin Linthmen Forde

Trucks Cleared In Assault Case

Virgil Fire Trucks, Detroit Tiger pitcher, was cleared by an eight member jury after 90 minutes deliberation in a $25 000 assault and battery suit brought by the Hotel Statler night manager and a former house detective in Cleveland.

Cleveland Virgil Detroit Tiger Statler

Houtteman Begins Returning to Tigers Mound

Art Houtteman, Detroit Tigers pitcher who nearly died in an auto crash two months ago, started workouts on Wednesday and aims to return to the mound in a couple of weeks with Red Rolfe predicting a regular turn soon.

Sam Breadon Dies Former Cardinals President at 72

Sam Breadon, 72, long time head of the St. Louis Cardinals, died at 6:15 p.m. CST after cancer. Ill at St. John's hospital since March 29, he sold his Cardinals stake in 1947 for about 3 million. Breadon, born July 26, 1876 in New York City, moved to St. Louis circa 1900 and built a real estate business. Under his 27 years as owner the club secured nine NL pennants and six World Series titles. He is survived by his wife, a daughter from a former marriage, another daughter, and an adopted daughter.

ST. Louis Sam Breadon St. Louis Cardinals St. John’s Hospital Breadon Cardinals Robert Hannegan Fred M. Saigh Rachael Wilson Robert Lee Hedges Monclair N.J Janet Robert E. Goss New York City St.Louis Cardinal Ball Club

High School and College Baseball Scores Across Regions

Newhall Atkins 7 Mona Lincoln 6. Eagle Grove 8 Goldfield 2. Fontanelle 4 extra. Brooklyn 5 Victor 6. Iowa State 12 Drake 3. Notre Dame 3 Western Michigan 2. Indiana 6 Butler 2. Ohio 7 West Virginia 6. Oberlin 10 Allegheny 4. Denison 5 Ohio pare 4. Clemson 4, ee 3 12 innings. College tennis results list multiple matchups including St Ambrose 7 Cornell 0 and Drake 4 Grinnell 4. Golf results show North Carolina 5, Colby 3% and Loras 14 Platteville Mines 3.

Newhall & Atkins Mona Lincoln Des Moines Pines North Des Moines Eagle Grove Goldfield Fontanelle Brooklyn Victor Opterweee S.ilver City Kenyon Ashland Mississippi State Mississippi Oberlin Allegheny Penna Vonova Denison Ohio Pare Trinity Massachusetts Maine Colby Clemson St. Ambrose Cornell Illinois Tech North Central William and Mary Navy Drake Grinnell Hamilton Cortland Rensselaer Poly Getown Aerican U. S. Iowa Luther L. Denison Ohio Wesleyan Union N.Y Albany Wittenberg Otterbein Furman Newberry Wdoi Oni Colby Uke North Carolina Loras Platteville Mines Teorme Madie Wittenberg Marietta Virginia Virginia Tech Vegas Virginia Military Miami Kentucky

Revive Western Hope in Wichita

Louis Levand publisher of the Wichita Beacon said Wichita has a very encouraging chance to land a Western baseball league franchise next season. He noted a very important meeting will be held in Wichita next week where interested individuals will meet with the city commission.

Denver Louis Levand Wichita Kan Levand The Wichita Beacon Commis

Wichita may join six club league with Cedar Rapids in play

Commissioner Levand noted the city could secure a municipally-owned stadium to host pro baseball and enter a six-club league next season. If that happens Cedar Rapids, Ir will also join as the eighth member, replacing a prior odd-team setup after Wichita withdrew from the Western league last December.

McKinley routs Rider netmen to extend city lead

McKinley blanked Roosevelt 3 0 on the Riders' court to run its city record to 6 0 and stretch a 16 game win streak over local teams. Karnell Cherry of Roosevelt forced a close 6 1 8 6 setback as Norm Barnes remained unbeaten in prep tennis. RESERVES and other matches noted with small victories and losses.

McKinley Roosevelt Bears Karnell Cherry Norm Barnes

Iowa City Reserve Tennis Beats Wilson on Home Courts

The Iowa City reserve team defeated Wilson 4-2 on Wilson courts amid uneven play. Several matches featured close scores as Iowa City players like Schmickie Hand and Marvin Zuek posted wins, while others faced tough losses in a chaotic results sheet.

Iowa City Wilson Wilson Courts istsWilson Jack Dick Schmickie Hook City Billi Hand Milton Marvin Zuek Teennies-Schmickle Pfows Bartholomew Seals Eisin Burian Marvin Zitek Bob Patterson Vernon Horsky Ted "Dunnington Bob Ogeson

Insurance Ad Highlights Kensinger Agency in Los Angeles

A clipped ad features Kensinger Insurance Agency promoting its services. It cites locations in Los Angeles and New Orleans and includes a call to action with a phone-like number. The piece frames trust in Kensinger’s coverage and invites readers to request a quote.

Tama Toledo Fighters Triumph in Amateur Boxing Show

Amateur boxing event at the Zeman building drew 450 fans as Tama Toledo and Montour fighters won the majority of bouts. Ike Roberts of Tama Indian won by technical knockout over Jim Dougherty of Elkader in the third round. Other results include Harold Snow defeating Pat Wheeler and Bud Ramsdell beating Stanley Youngbear.

Gazette Tama Toledo Montour Zeman Ike Roberts Jim Dougherty Elkader Roberts Page Alex Fidler Cedar Raps Wiese K.O Wea Elkader Eboue Dan Cs. Duaneark Prank Turner Harold Snow

Yogi Berra Hurt During Detroit Practice

New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra was struck above the eye by a thrown ball during pre game practice in Detroit. He was carried off on a stretcher to Henry Ford hospital for X ray examination. trainer Gus Mauch said the injury does not appear serious.

Detroit INS Larry Yogi” Berra New York Yankees Tuesay Berra Gus Mauch Henry Ford Hospital Jack Phillips

Eight-Team Softball League Formed in Decorah

Decorah forms an eight club softball league with Ever Frye president Bob Brockman secretary and Virgil Rosendahl treasurer. Sponsors include VFW Moose Odd Fellows Decorah Implement Elks Western Auto Inter Motors and Taylor Hardware. Games begin after a backstop is erected at the municipal rink.

Decorah Ever Frye Bob Brockman Virgil Rosendahl VFW Moose Odd Fellows Decorah Imlement Elks Western Auto Inter Motors Taylor Hardware

Hot Water Blast Imperils Braves

Two Boston Braves escaped serious harm after a gas water heater exploded in the Braves field dressing room Tuesday. First baseman Earl Torgeson and pitcher Clyde Shoun were unharmed. property man George R. Young was knocked down and struck his head.

Boston INS Boston Braves Braves Field Earl Torgeson Clyde Shoun George R Shorty” Young Braves

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