Evy Evashevski Delivers 54th Iowa Talk in Cedar Rapids
Evy Evashevski, Iowa football coach, spoke to the Cedar Rapids Young Men's Bureau in his 54th public appearance since taking over last February. He cautioned fans against over enthusiasm, noted rebuilding would be slow, and stressed keeping homegrown talent in Iowa amid overall improving attitude and prospects for fall. He commented on limited depth, young players, and a return to power football as more teams pursue strong line play.
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Don Sulhoft
Forest
Evashevski
Iowa
Evy
Cedar Rapids Young Men's Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Tews City
YMB
Bose
Extra-Inning Indians Win Fifth Straight On Road
The Cedar Rapids Indians beat Waterloo 6-3 in 10 innings, securing their fifth consecutive road win. Kenny Kinon earned the win after relief, with Al Finn and Mickey Finn driving in key runs and Rocky Colavito's defense sealing the late frame. Waterloos manager was Roy Bueschen due to Webb illness.
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Cedar ‘Rapids
Jimmy Bloodworth
Dick McVey
Waterloo
Gus Schrader
Gezette Aporta
Indians
Cedar Rapids
Jack Waterloo
Rocky Colavite
Bob Erps
Mary Donalds
Klopp
White Hawks
Dutch Heinbigner
al Smith
Jim Fishack
Maley Truss
Mickey Finn
Colavito
Truss
Catcher
Jimmy Harris
Finn
Hart
Roy Bueschen
Eros
Bueschen
Ter Webb
Rapids
J. Waterloo
HOG al” Aebhoa Barrisas
Thomases
Teussit Bos Bowen
Bursetrt
Colevitors
Buccnenit
Evbigner
Pena
Ackerman
Trucks No Hitter Beats Washington in Dramatic Game
DETROIT AP report details Virgil Trucks delivering a fastball driven no hitter against Washington. The ace nicknamed Fire relied on blazing speed and precise control to dominate, striking out Jim Busby and fanning Mickey Vernon. Vic Wertz sealed the win with a two run homer in the ninth.
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Detroit
Virgil ‘Trucks
Phirsday
Trucks
Washington
Jim Busby
Mickey Vernon
Vic Wertz
Hundreds Honor Father Kissling Farewell Program
A crowd of several hundred gathered at St. Wenceslaus Thursday night for a farewell program honoring Rev. Joseph Kissling assistant pastor and athletic director. He is being transferred to St. Joseph's Waterloo. Speakers included Rt. Rev. William Schulte Fr Frank Hruby Anthony Chihak and John Benda with a luncheon following.
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Joseph Kissling
St. Wenceslaus
Father Kissling
St. Joseph's
Waterloo
Francis Downley
All-Saints
William Schulte
Dittmer May Join Braves Soon in Major Shuffle
Rumors say Iowa star Jack Dittmer may move from Milwaukee to the Boston Braves soon as rosters settle after cutdown day. He leads Milwaukee with 20 RBIs in 14 road games, batting .310 with 18 hits in 58 at bats, plus five home runs and a triple, while the club contends he has shown improvement and fielding flair.
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Dittmer
Braves
Iowa
Jack Dittmer
Milwaukee
Boston Braves
Billy Reed
Tommy Holmes
Boston
Sam Levy
Milwaukee Journal
Brewers
RBI
Denver
Atlanta
Southern Association Crackers
Kiner Reveals Bad Back And Hospital Plan
New York Ralph Kiner star slugger reveals a back injury and will seek treatment at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore with possible operation slated for Monday. He explains the pain worsens when running or swinging as he endures his off year with the Pirates.
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New York
Ralph Kiner
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Kiner
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Billy Meyer
Meyer Steeled Himself To Pittsburghs Plight
Joe Keicnner reports in New York that Pittsburgh Pirates manager Bill Meyer faced a club 15 games behind after a rough start. He says the team is young and building for the future, plans to develop new blood, and will endure rough sledding while hoping for better results.
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Joe Keicnner
NEW York
Bill Mayer
Pittsburgh Pirates
Meyer
Valley Track Set Saturday in Mississippi Valley Meet
Four Cedar Rapids squads will compete Saturday in the Mississippi Valley outdoor track meet in Dubuque. Franklin high, last week’s district champion at Mt. Vernon, brings Cedar Rapids’ strongest entry. Davenport is the title favorite, with state indoor and Valley indoor titles. Clinton’s River Kings are a strong second choice as Iowa City and Dubuque join Franklin Wilson Roosevelt and McKinley in the loop standings race.
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Cazette
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Franklin High
Mt. Vernon
Davenport
Clinton’s
River Kings
Iowa City
Franklin
Wilson
Roosevelt
McKinley
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Chuck Sawyaer
Watérioy Couriér
Bladdworth
Dick Gustavo
Jim Fishback
Tribe
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Nally
Ine
Punch
Jin
Wally Hart
Hlopp
Bill Cash
Heinbigner
Smith
Fishback
Jerry Ackerman
Cash
Marty Kaelin
Donaldson
Tom Brophy
Terry Thomas
Kaelin
Russ Miller
Bloodworth
Hopp
Von
Ar Rapids
Bowe
Ane
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Cooters
Winthrop’s
Kigbee
3Rd Ave
2Nd St. S.E
Red Peppers
Floyd Penfold
Memphis
Colorado Springs
Jay Porter
Dick Hoeksema
Iowa U
Tiger
Little Rock
Williamsport
al Dumouchelle
Red Wilson
White Sox
Billi Renna
Quincy
Kansas City Wednes
Kerby Farrell
Cedar Rap
Reading Club
Macomb
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Dave McCuskey
S.U.M
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Schrader
Indiana Ticket
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Hoosiers
Temple
Michigan State
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Pitts
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