Phillies edge Reds 2–1 behind Podgajny gem
Philadelphia's Johnny Podgajny, 21, pitched a two to one win over Cincinnati as Bobby Bragan delivered both Phillies runs with a second inning double. Cincinnati's skid stretched to six losses, their longest since 1938, while New York Giants swept Chicago Cubs 9–0 behind Cliff Melton's effort.
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Beloit Wins Midwest Golf Championship in Tight Meet
Beloit College claimed the Midwest Conference golf title with a 36 hole total of 615. Grinnell finished second at 634 while Paul Gibson led Beloit with 148. Grinnell and Lawrence tied for tennis co-champions with 18 points each. Sterling Lord of Grinnell won the singles title.
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West Liberty Wins Eastern Iowa Meet at Mount Vernon
West Liberty takes the track title in Mount Vernon with five firsts as Anamosa and University High close behind. Final team scores: West Liberty 58, Anamosa 51, University High 49, Tipton 2042, West Branch 16, Monticello 14, Mount Vernon 1. Anamosa excelled in records with the mile relay and pole vault, while West Branch set a two mile relay mark.
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Iowa State Teachers College sweeps North Central titles
Brookings South Dakota reports Iowa State Teachers College won the North Central conference singles and doubles golf titles and the singles tennis crown here Saturday.
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Archers Assemble at Ellis Park for Jamboree Today
Archers join Waltonian Archers and John Beck's Sports at Ellis Park range for a six-picture day in the archive caption A Day With The Archers. Registration on the first shot shows entrants on the line, scores tabulated on the third, lunch on the fifth, and contestants packing bows in the final image. Open to all with a nominal entry fee. Winners share merchandise prizes valued at 65 dollars.
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Hawkeyes Edge Northwestern in 11th Inning
Iowa overcame Northwestern 8 to 7 in 11 frames as Johnny Hennerich misplayed a grounder allowing the deciding run. Frank Kocur walked and scored on the play after reaching on a walk, with Bob Faber and Ted Gordimier held the Wildcats earlier in the game.
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Spartans Rally to Victory in Iowa Conference Meet
The University of Dubuque scored in 15 of 17 events to win the Iowa conference track and field meet at Loras stadium.
Honorary memberships boost Eastern Iowa Harness racing
The Eastern Iowa Racing club offers $10 honorary memberships to support purses with all proceeds directed to horsemen. Lee Beebe of Anamosa handles orders and admits members to meetings. Independence plans a July 4 race card with 2:20 pace and 2:20 trot for $150 added money.
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Subdued talk on rookies and shifting college athletics influence
The piece critiques hype around rookie players like Phil Rizzuto Gerald Priddy and Lew Novikoff and notes a swing against subsidized college athletics. It cites conferences tightening rules and a broader trend away from overemphasis while praising or lampooning various baseball figures and events.
Michigan Nine Powers Past Hoosiers In Big Ten Game
The University of Michigan baseball team beat Indiana 8-3 to even the two game set and claim their sixth conference win. Cliff Wise held Indiana to six hits as Michigan rallied in the fifth inning for the decisive runs. Illinois dropped a 3-2 decision to Ohio State, and Wisconsin defeated Chicago 5-1 while Purdue topped Minnesota 9-7. Dornbrook scored the decisive run on Haefner's single.
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Rose Smashes Pole as 12 Qualify for Indy 500
The Indianapolis Speedway held four-lap tests with 12 drivers under chill winds as Rose led with a 128.691 mph pace to win the pole for the 29th 500 mile race. Mays and Shaw claimed front-row spots with 128.301 and 127.836 mph. Twenty-one spots remain open for the May 30 race as qualifications continue.
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Whitehill Key Coach for Indians Pitchers
Whitehill, longtime Cleveland coach, trains young pitchers and directs base running. He studies hitters, signals hit or take, and advises starters like Bob Feller before games. Manager Roger Peckinpaugh praises his wit and ability to keep players energized and focused.
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KoHawks Cop Track Crown Third Time
Colvin Lawrence fourth Reynolds Carlton Urth Van Evera Coe. Time 2 minutes 1 second. Discus won by Barker Grinnell second Levis Cees third Grant Grinnell fourth Koepp Ripon fifth Crane Beloit. Distance 143 feet 4 inches. High jump won by Bacon Beloit second Feineger Orwig Lawrence tied. Fourth Midinger Cee and Paramadas Beloit tied. Meisht feet 1 no 220 yard dash won by Mougen Cornell second Raddant Beloit third Moon Grinnell fourth Anderson Carleton fifth Roberts Knox. Time 22.6 seconds. Pole vault won by Walter Grinnell and Orwie Lawrence tied. Third Gilot Beloit Armett Steamer beth Cee Kremar Ripon tied. Meight 12 feet 4 inches. Two mile run won by Ledere Cee second Shouldero Grinnell third MenTickson Carleton fourth Tea Cee fifth Godine Grinnell Time 10 minutes 4.2 seconds. 220 yards low hurdles won by Stestner Cee second Fieweser Lawrence third Kimeh Cee fourth Gaardesation fifth Webb Grinnell. Im s le seconds One mile relay won meil Moon Knox Time minutes 26 seconds.
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Grinnell Professor Leads Midwest Conference
BELOIT Wis AP Prof E D Strong of Grinnell college is the new president of the Midwest Collegiate Athletic Conference. Other officers elected at the annual meeting include P W Boutwell Beloit vice president George W Bryant Coe secretary treasurer and C Ward Macy Coe assistant secretary treasurer.
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State Baseball Title Is Davenport's Also
Davenport's Blue Devils captured their second straight Iowa high school baseball title by beating Radcliffe 10 to 1 before 2 000 fans. Delbert Linning hit Radcliffe's lone homer as Davenport built a 4 6 lead late. Jim Hogue allowed only two hits in six innings, Pee Wee Day had three hits.
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Tigers Rally Past A’s On Connie Mack Day
Detroit bats erupt for five runs in the eighth to beat Philadelphia 8 to 5. Feller earns the win, Wagner takes the loss, with Stewart Rue Summers as umpires on Connie Mack Day.
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White Sox victory clinches three game series versus Yankees
Johnny Rigney held New York to five hits as Chicago defeated the Yankees 3 to 2 in the deciding game. Key hits came from Dickey Lodellani Knickerbocker and Kreevich with strong defense and timely RBIs securing the win.
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Senators Triumph Over Browns 12 to 7 in Free-Hitting Game
Washington Senators defeat St Louis 12 7 in a high scoring series finale. Key players include Berardino Cramer Travis and Laabs with multiple RBIs and home runs. Early and Veron added big hits as Washington seizes the victory and Masterson earns the win while Ostermueller takes the loss.
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King Cole wins Withers Mile as Whirlaway exits
In New York at Belmont Park King Cole triumphed by four lengths in the Withers Stakes for three year olds. Whirlaway’s camp reacted with a lighthearted horse laugh despite the easy victory. The triple crown chase continues toward the Belmont Stakes on June 7. Ogden Phipps owns the winner, while Whirlaway fails to threaten.
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Tipton Golf and Country Club Releases 1941 Schedule
The Tipton Golf and Country Club announces its 1941 season schedule. Events include Tipton at DeWitt, a June 1 Mount SEAT event, June 15 matches against Bqaakets, and Tipton hosting several tournaments.
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Nebraska Thinclads Defeat Cyclones In Big Six Meet
Nebraska's powerful track team defeated Iowa State 74 to 57 in Ames. The Cornhuskers won 11 firsts and set five of seven new meet records in the dual meet Friday.
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Davenport sweeps as Blue Devils claim M V I track crown
Davenport dominates with 811% points in a star filled meet. Franklin and Roosevelt runners pick up multiple disappointments with key wins by Baxter Franked in the mile and Hoerner Dubuque in the shot put while Davenport’s sophomores contribute strong showings including pole vault and discus.
Iowa State Teachers College Dominates North Central Meet
The Iowa State Teachers College track team won the 20th North Central conference meet in Brookings, collecting 11 firsts among 15 events to total 79 points and clinch the title for the third straight year.
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