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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1947

Page

9

Collins Triumph Over Quaker in Twin Bill

Collins wins 6-3 over Quaker in the second game as they jump on LaPlant starter Ivan Reid. Hibben limits Quaker with strong pitching, while Collins enjoys eight hits led by Kinch and Elias. LaPlant drops to third as Collins tightens the league race.

Lou Breuer L 'Aim Iowa Nat Fee Park Collins Quaker Imco LaPlant Ivan Reid Wayne Bruce Guy Mohr Chuck Elias Don Kinch Red Hibben Hibben Newell Bruce Thenhaus Hendryx Ith Ipp

Archery scorers named at Waltonian club tournament

Lloyd Bickford of North English with 1454 and Mabel Seeger of Cedar Rapids with 1043 led the Waltonian archery club event at Ellis Park. Winners of the fun shoot were Don Seiger Dave Atkins Fred Enders and Laverda Baker.

Lloyd Bickford North English Mabel Seeger Cedar Rapids Waltonian Ellis Park Don Seiger Dave Atkins Fred Enders Laverda Baker

Vic Scott Wins 130e Outboard Marathon From Albany to New York

Forest Hills N Y veteran racer and soldier Vic Scott won the 130e outboard motorboat marathon from Albany to New York earning prize money and several trophies. The event resumed after a hiatus since 1941 and left Scott under 1160 dollars.

New York INS Vic Scott Forest Hills N. Y Albany

Locke wins Philadelphia charity golf in wet conditions

Bobby Locke defeated a field including Ben Hogan to win the fourth annual Philadelphia Inquirer charities golf tournament. Locke trailed by five strokes entering the final 36 holes but posted a 277 to finish four ahead of Lloyd Mangrum and Matt Kowal in a rain soaked course. Hogan finished tied for fourth after a costly late collapse.

Philadelphia Bobby Locke South Africa United States Philadelphia Inquirer Bobby Ben Hogan Locke Hogan Hershey Matt Kowal Plymouth Lloyd Man

Scenic league toll as Marquette tops rivals after losses

In Sunday action in the Scenic league Monona Marquette and Farmersburg opened with defeats. Harpers Ferry beat Farmersburg 8 1 while Marquette won 8 3 over Prairie Du Chien. Lansing edged Castalia 2 1 in 12 innings. Luana beat Garnavillo 9 4, McGregor downed Postville 4 1 and Monona defeated Waukon.

Monona Marquette Farmersburg Harpers Ferry Lansing Prairie du Ry Lansing Castalie Luana Garnavillo McGregor Postville Waukon

Delhi Nine Top Manchester 4-2 in Delaware league clash

Delhi Nine defeated Manchester 4-2 to keep a clean league slate. Ryan also remained undefeated after tying Hopkinton 11-11 in a game halted by a score dispute. Other Sunday results saw Delaware trounce Earlville 18-4 and Masonville beat Oneida 4-2.

Ryan Delhi Manchester Hopkinton Delaware Earlville Masonville Oneida

Patton Predicted To Run 9.3 in 100 Yards

Southern California coach Dean Cromwell named Mel Patton as the favorite to run 100 yards in 9.3 seconds. Patton already tied the world mark with a 9.4 season best, joining Frank Wykoff Jesse Owens and Clyde Jeffrey.

Los Angeles INS IAAF Charles Hunter Modesto Patten Southern California Walt Smith Slosson W. DeLoach Hubie Kerns

IHSAA Adopts Constitution Change to Board Elections

The Iowa High School Athletic Association announces a constitutional amendment approved by 72% of schools. It restructures the board from district to at large election, creates five-year staggered terms with one director's term expiring annually, and takes effect with the next school year.

Final shoe practice to draw team number for league

A note states final shoe practice is needed to draw a team number. League play opens June 3 at 7 p.m. Officials set dates and procedures for team assignment and kickoff. The item emphasizes event timing and the start of league competition.

Wilson Team Nips Fisher Ghosts 1-0 in Softball Thriller

Wilson's softball team edged Fisher's Ghosts 1-0 in a well played game before a capacity crowd Sunday afternoon. Bill Jones pitched five innings, facing 15, with no hits allowed, then Bud McGuire held the Ghosts to two hits over four innings. Shedek doubled to start the decisive Wilson tally, moving to third and scoring on a wild pitch.

Wilson Fisher Ghosts Bill Jones Moundsman Wilson’s Jones Bud McGuire Shedek

Coe Sprinters Set a Record at Beloit Relays

Coe college flashy sprint medley team shared a record with De Kalb Teachers after Beloit Relays in Beloit Wisconsin. The Coe quartet placed with 30 points in a meet led by Northern Illinois Teachers 76.7, Wheaton 71, North Central 39, Carleton 37.7, Beloit 25.5, Grinnell 25.0.

Coe College DeKalb Beloit Wis Coe Northern Illinois Teachers Wheaton North Central Careron Grinnell

Dekals Eagles Win Sunday Softball at Ellis

Dekals edge Legion 5-4 in ten innings after tying 4-4 in the seventh. Larsen and Sawtell deliver key hits. Tucker started for Dekals while Sweeting pitched for the Legion. Eagles top Sporting Goods 12-6 as five runs cushion late. Schrodermer earns win. Industrial B League pairings follow with A F of L and Century games.

Ellis Dekals Interfraternity The Legion Eagles Armstrong Sporting Goods Dekals Larsen Sawtell Simmons Sweeting Tucker Sporting Goods

Northeast Iowa Open Golf Contest Set for June 8

DECORAH The Northeast Iowa open golf tournament will be held at Oneota Country club on Sunday June 8 starting at 7 30 a m. The contest will be 27 holes of medal play with an entry fee of 2 50.

Decorah Oneota Country Club

Fragmentary OCR Note Teases Names and Event

Incomplete text lists names such as Greenberg and Behrman with scattered letters and fragments. The source lacks clear context or full sentences to define an event or article.

Hawkeye Nine Set To Face Cats In Semifinal Week

The Big Nine race tightens as Illinois clinches the title and Ohio State Wisconsin and Michigan each post double wins. Eight conference games loom with Indiana at Purdue to finish the season June 4 and 5.

Chicago Illinois Ohio State Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Purdue

Yankee Spirit Burns Bright As Yankees Beat Red Sox

The Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 17 to 1, earning a fourth straight win and moving into third place while Boston fell to fourth. Williams hit his 11th homer as New York piled up 17 hits and led three games behind the league leader Tigers. Rain pauses and other games in the MLB schedule are noted.

Boston Red Sox Y Bais New Yorkers Red Sox Leelie Keller Dent Larry Macphail Williams Boston Yanks Tigers Chicago Kite Sox St. Louis Cleveland Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Ebbets Field Robinson Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinals

Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Net Teams Sweep in EI Tennis

Cedar Rapids 8 1 over Naval Air Station Ottumwa and Burlington. Iowa City 8 1 over Ottumwa and Burlington. Cedar Rapids’ only loss came at No.1 singles to Lt Comdr Warren 6 1 6 3. Iowa City dropped its No.3 doubles to Burlington. Hollender Franklin High Ave nearly sent a comeback in singles.

Cedar Or Iowa City Naval Air Station Ottumwa Burlington Cedar Rapids Comdr Warren Cedara City Jim Netolicky Burlington Co Hollender Franklin High Ave Bruce Nystrom Epucey Os Steee Navel Air Station Bob Nevnerf G. Walterees Ted Bruce Nyaren

Extra Qualifying Periods Set For Speedway Race

Indianapolis reports show extra competitors surpassing 10 mile time trials at speeds over 115 mph. Five cars qualified over the weekend with Buddy Holland of Bridgeport leading as the pace setter. Dutch speedster Holland clocked 128 mph in the fastest qualifying run, signaling a strong chance for a $1,500 prize and a favored start against Cliff Berger, Rex Mays, Mauri Rose, and Ted Horn. Other Sunday qualifiers include Jimmy, Milt Lines of Louisville, Rollie Free, and Ken Fowler. A 25,000 spectator crowd saw Ardinger survive a tire blowout without damage to car or driver.

Indianapolis Biil Holland Bridgeport Cliff Bergere Rex Mays Mauri Rose Ted Horn Jimmy Milt Lines Louisville Rollie Free Ken Fowler

Central City Triumphs Push Wapsie Valley Tie

In Sunday action center Point beat Cog 3 0 Troy Mills edged Silver 4 0 and Central City overwhelmed Walker 15 3 to pull even atop the Wapsie Valley standings at 2 1. Next Sunday games are scheduled.

Gazette Walker Center Point Central City Troy Mills Cog Silver

Walker Cuppers Win Openers in British Tourney

The United States Walker Cup team opened strong in Scotland led by Stanley Bishop Smiley Quick and Bud Ward all winning their first round matches to advance to the second round A. G Gibson Roy eGregor and W McN others were among the Scots defeated by US players in a day of tight matches Also Willie Turnesa and Skee Riegel posted victories while Dick Chapman and Jim Lewis Jr earned byes into the next round.

Paap Toe Scotland Stanley Bishop Smiley Quick Bud Ward Bishop United States A. G. Gibson Quick Russell C. T. Jennings Haddonfield N. J RoyeGregor Dick Chapman Jim Lewis Jr Toledo Ohio U. S Willie Turnesa Britain J. W. Ross

Monticello Boosters Rally to Beat Colesburg 2 1 in Extra

In a tense game on day two Maquoketa started slow but tied it in the ninth on Warner’s triple and Scott’s infield single. Monticello won in the tenth as Kolarik fanned 16 without a walk and Cashman also struck out 16.

Ce Ae Saoetesideunday Maquoketa Warner Scott Monticello Kolarik Cashman

Clyde Young Wins Feature of Midget Races at Tipton

Clyde Young of Chicago wins the feature event at Cedar County Fairgrounds Tipton before a record crowd of 2,986. He battles Byron Fisher Earl Simmons and Ken Rubright for the lead as times compare well with prior marks. Young also takes dash heat reverse handicap and feature events. Midgets race next in Davenport Council Bluffs Mendota schedule.

Clyde Young Tipton Chicago Cedar County Fairgrounds Byron Fisher Earl Simmons Maywood Ken Rubright Davenport Young Fea Dick Hebel Cedar Rapids Fisher Jack Thompson Des Moines Chuck Wyant Port Clarence Moughter Bettendorf Simmons Wheeler Paul Newkirk Cedar Oe Rubright Willard Yates Kettering Bill Salow Earl Williams Council Bluffs Mendota Pisher Thompson

Leningrad Weightlifter Sets Featherweight Record

Mikhail Rappoport of Leningrad set a new world featherweight record with a 210 pound right hand clean and jerk, five pounds above the previous mark, as reported by the Soviet news service.

London Mikhail Rappoport Leningrad

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