Iowa Hawkeyes Face Rugged 1951 Schedule and Uncertain Upside
Spring football hints promise modest improvement under coach Len Raffensperger. Iowa must prove itself against a tough 1951 slate led by Kansas State Purdue Ohio State Minnesota Illinois Wisconsin Notre Dame. Running game remains solid but passer threat and receiving depth raise questions. Hampered by graduations and spring injuries, the defense looks unsettled, while new freshmen Loranzie Williams and Dusty Rice bring speed but not guaranteed impact. If Raff’s squad can win four or more games, the season is a step forward from 1950.
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Indians Break Losing Streak With 12-6 Road Win
Cedar Rapids defeats Dawnport 12-6 on the Tigers home grounds ending their seven game home win streak. Pepino Azamar pitched well for Cedar Rapids as Jimmy Harris led the offense with three hits and two runs driven in.
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Speeder's Fischer Hurls 8-1 Win in M-1 Opener
Speeder's Dick Fischer tossed a complete game with 11 strikeouts as Link-Belt Speeder beat Iowa Steel 8 to 1 in the M-1 opener at Daniels Park before 1,000 fans. Jack Fulton took the loss amid wild first two innings, while Speeder grabbed an early two-run lead and broke the game open with a four-run fourth inning. Moose girls drum corps and Parks Commissioner Dick Jones attended the opener.
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Jacobs Leads Cedar Rapids Golf Weekend With 70
Pleasant weekend drew crowds to Cedar Rapids and Marion four courses. Johnny Jacobs carded a 70 at Cedar Rapids Country Club tying the season low. Paris 71. Elmcrest saw John Kehrer shoot 75 with ten one putts and 26 total putts. Dick Martin led Sunday scoring with 77 at Ellis Park Municipal Golf Course. Charles Huddleston won a blind bogey at Marion’s Indian Creek. M. J. Frankel and Harry Sutton were runners-up. Art Andrews announced the final Ladies Municipal Golf League free lesson at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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Indian Creek Club
M. J. Frankel
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Dick Martin
Ellis Park Municipal
Art Andrews
Iowa Trackmen Dominate Minnesota In 81 51 Victory
The University of Iowa men’s track team won eight events in Minneapolis, defeating Minnesota 81 to 51. Event winners included Sykes in the dash, Barnes in the 880, Torp in the mile, Vanashen in the two mile, and multiple field events led by Holm and Dietz.
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Standings and Results From Sunday Baseball slate
The standings show Detroit ten five, Boston one, Washington one, and Philadelphia five with New York four. Sunday results include Philadelphia over New York five to four and Chicago two to four in a resumed game. Probable pitchers listed for Monday include Wisht at Washington and Brissie at New York, with times and matchups noted.
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Lahr Named Head Coach at Solon High School
Richard A. Lahr accepts the Solon high school head coaching job succeeding Bud Krumm. He resigns as head coach at Stockport to take the Solon position.
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Reds Giants Tighten National League Pennant Race
In mid May the National League tightens as the Reds and Giants gain ground. Cincinnati beat St Louis twice 7-2 and 6-3 while the Giants swept the Phillies 11-2 and 4-2 moving them into sixth. Brooklyn rose to first after beating Boston 12-6 as Cubs and Pirates join a third place tie. Indians win 11-2 as White Sox fall. doubleheader ends in 4-4 tie after rain delay. Dodgers fall behind 6-0 then surge with late runs. Feller wins his fourth with an eight hit game aided by Al Rosen's grand slam.
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Connolly and Larsen Win California Net Crowns
Art Larsen of San Francisco and Maureen Connolly of San Diego win the singles titles at the 65th Southern California tennis tournament in Los Angeles. Larsen defeats Ted Schroeder in a four set final. Connolly beats Nancy Chaffee in three sets. Schroeder and Earl Cochell take the men's doubles title defeating Larsen and Herb Flam in four sets.
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Cyclones Chase Three Big Seven Championships
Iowa State aims for three Big Seven titles as spring sports wind down. The week includes a home baseball game versus Drake and conference meets in golf and track. Competition also features golf and tennis meets in Kansas City and Columbia.
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Hoyle Cops Feature in Opening Midget Event
Cedar Rapids dominated the opening Midwest Midget Auto Racing Association race in Davenport. Red Hoyle won driving the Art Jacobson 33 with Cedar Rapids rivals Willard Yates second and Paul Newkirk third. Vic Ellis of Rock Island finished fourth as Hoyle led heat wins in 2:55.31 and 5:31.30 laps.
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Decorah wins 3-way golf match against Waverly and New Hampton
Decorah earns medalist honors as Bob Davis shoots 77 in a triangular golf meet. Waverly and New Hampton trailed with team scores of 484 and 614 respectively, while Decorah totaled 439. Other Decorah shooters included Marv Mikech 94 and Tom Wiess 87.
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Prep Runner Dies From Baton Injury
CROOKSTON Minn A high school runner died from head injuries after a baton struck him in a relay race during a track meet. Robert Wick 17 of Three River Falls Minn never regained consciousness following the accident on Saturday night.
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Belmont Opens at Belmont Park
Belmont park began its 34 day spring racing meeting Monday. The meet will be climaxed with the $100,000 Belmont Stakes on June 16, final jewel in the sport s triple crown.
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Stock Cars Open Before 3,286 at Ce-Mar Track
Opening stock car meet at Ce-Mar bowl Cedar Rapids draws 3,286 fans. Harold Schroeder wins the 15 lap feature after heats and time trials. Semi and feature wrecks occur including Harold Smith and George Bare’s flips. Bob Piper wins the twice restarted semimain. Offenhauser midgets join next week.
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Davenport
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Shields Ties For 19th At Greenbrier Open
Jack Shields, former Cedar Rapids Country club pro, tied for 19th in the Greenbrier Open at White Sulphur Springs. He shot 71 76 71 64 for 284, finishing tied with Doug Ford, while Sam Snead won with a 263 total, four strokes ahead of Jim Ferrier.
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Terre Haute Raps Quincy In Three-I Pennant Chase
In the Three-I league action Monday Cedar Rapids beat Davenport 12-6 on 12 hits aided by four Tiger errors. Terre Haute beat Quincy 4-2 as a three run third inning sparked the win. Evansville edged Waterloo 7-6 after a three run final frame. The Gems and White Hawks were held to limited offense in their respective games.
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No Reflection on Baylor in Fining
Dallas AP report states Southwest Conference penalties for excessive entertainment of an athlete. Robert Easley, Houston high school fullback, faced a potential two year reduction in eligibility if he joined Bayou, following a trip to Dallas with a Baylor alumnus to a pro football game. The committee did not name the alumnus but Stone Red Wells admitted arranging the trip, claiming costs were under ten dollars and hot dogs were served. Easley indicated he would not attend Baylor due to limited playing opportunities.
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Agabashina Leads Thirteen in Memorial Day 500
The Indianapolis 500 entry list grows to 13 after Freddie Agabashina of Albany California Sam Hanks of Glendale California and Walt Brown of Massa pequa New York qualify in a 10 mile run at the two and one half mile oval Thirty three drivers will start the race.
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Maryland Club cancels Dream Race plan at Pimlico
The Maryland Jockey Club scrapped the Dream Race, a proposed clash of Derby and Preakness horses set for May 26 at Pimlico. Count Turf missed the event due to illness, while Derby horses were partially withheld. The Pimlico Special in the fall remains a major objective, with the Preakness winner to be eligible.
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Rex Barney Sets Texas Loop Mark-16 Walks
Rex Barney, former Dodgers right hander, debuted in Fort Worth and set a Texas league record by issuing 16 walks in seven and two thirds innings against Houston. He yielded only two hits before being lifted for walking four in the eighth. Houston led 2-1 at that time and won 6-2.
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Russia Wins European Basketball Tournament
Russia defeated Czechoslovakia 45 to 44 in the European finals Sunday night to claim the European title. Observers note Soviet scores pale beside U S high scoring teams, as French coach Robert Busnel remarked that topflight squads could beat them.
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