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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1947
Page
5
The Quakers beat Tucker's 10 to 4 in five innings at Daniels Park after rain left a slick field. A bright Pisil left field catch stood out as Tucker miscues sparked a six-run fifth inning for the Quakers.
The M-1 league schedules a doubleheader for Memorial Day with Collins vs Speeder and V F W Vets vs Cincinnati Crescents. Standings hinge on Wednesday and Thursday results as Wilson LaPlant and Imco attempts to draw clear, with Ray Bader’s tipped game cited as a turning point. Eight teams compete in a tight race for first division.
In Carnoustie Scotland Skee Riegel of Glendale California defeated Walker Cup teammate George Hamer of Columbus Georgia 6 and 5 in the second round. Ouimet non playing captain joined Riegel in the third round by beating Oliver Wynn of London 5 and 4. Ted Bishop led the American charge into the fourth round with a 3 and 1 win over Gerald Owens. Bud Ward and Frank Stranahan also advanced with late close matches.
Center Point high school baseball players who reached the state tournament semifinals were hosted by local business and professional men at a Monday night dinner. Coach Bowers handed out letters, with graduates including Dick Holman Roger Leslie Bus Zieser Tony Elgin Al Wall and Roy Roseberry.
Thirty one cars vie for the 16 remaining spots in the Memorial day 500 mile race at Indianapolis Speedway. Final qualifying day ends with seventeen already set and entries such as Harold Robson and Pete Romcevich among those testing. Jose Chitwood retires with a valve issue but will try again. Carole Landis to present the Borg Warner Sterling trophy to the winner.
Decorah team led by Mrs. Ann Johnson and Mrs. Hazel Natvig won three of five games in a series against the Flying Tenpins led by Mrs. Virgie Hupfer. The match showcased local talent with sharp pins and steady play from both sides.
Mrs. Phyllis Moses of the west coast, representing the Bowl-Inalleys in Burlington, lost the match 1706 to 1696. Mrs. Johnson led five games with 863 pins and Mrs. Natvig posted the highest single game at 215.
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