Cardinals Pitching Edge Dodgers Shapes National League Race
The article credits Max Lanier and Mort Cooper with key 1940s Cardinals success over the Dodgers, noting their five wins each against Brooklyn and a 10‑victory margin versus the Dodgers across the season. It discusses other Cardinals pitchers, bullpen roles, and a cautious outlook for this year as teams prepare for fewer road trips and varying starter usage.
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Max Lanier
Mort Cooper
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
York
Lanier
Cooper
Brooks
Johnny Beazley
Pittsburgh
Bucs
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Cardinals
Dodger
Red Birds
St. Louis
Ernie White
Howie Pollet
Harry Gumbert
Harry Brecheen
Brecheen
Columbus
Plan Y Swim Tests Wednesday Evening
The YMCA life saving institute extends into next week with a Tuesday practice and Wednesday tests. Thirty five students have completed eighteen hours of life guarding and water safety education and will take final tests at 8:00 p.m. in the YMCA pool. the public is invited to observe.
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Y. M. C. A. Life Saving Institute
Benedictine High School Dominates Early Season Scoring
Benedictine High School has averaged 15 runs per game through six games, driving in 92 runs while limiting opponents to 13 as of the current season. The Richmond Va area report notes the team’s strong offensive surge and pitching strength early in the schedule.
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Richamond
Benedictine High School
Benedictine
Whitey Wietelemann flawless 83 chances before first error
Boston Braves shortstop Whitey Wietelemann handled 83 chances flawlessly this season before making his first miscue. The dependable infielder has impressed fans with his error-free fielding in early games.
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Whitey Wietelemann
Boston Braves
Sam Rice Signed Blank Contracts for Grifirth Salary Size
Outfielder Sam Rice, while with the Washington team, consistently signed blank contracts and let owner Clark Griffith dictate the salary amount in writing.
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Sam Rice
Washington
Clark Griffith
Forest Field and Stream Fishing Advice Column
A weekly report from the state conservation commission notes fishing conditions for the week ending May 23. Catfishing was good in the Wapsie River drainage, and a South Pacific tale about a hunter ducking exists alongside reflections that fishing rewards those who seek spots and fish when they feel the urge.
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Frank Powers
State Conservation Commission
Wapsie
Buchanan County
Littleton
Big Northern Pike Catches Reported at Two Lakes
Edward N. Nuddleman of Mason City landed an 18 pound 42 inch northern pike at Clear Lake Midweek, the largest in years. Will Brinker of Cedar Falls followed with a 12 pound 10 ounce northern pike at Fisher’s Lake near Cedar Falls.
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Clear Lake
Edward N. Nuddleman
Mason City
Fisher’s Lake
Cedar Falls
Will Brinker
Independence fishing report notes strong catches and bait innovation
Reader reports best catfish catches seen. Crappies plentiful on Mississippi. northern pike in Shellrock river Marble Rock. trout streams improving in Winneshiek Allamakee Clayton. walleyes active in Cedar Blackhawk and Mississippi dams 9 and 10. High water statewide. New method to raise fishing worms using egg capsules in stacked pots. hatchlings crawl to lower pot for later use.
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Speckled Trout Lifts Angler on River Trip
Ralph Moore of 865 Fourteenth Street NE landed a 104 inch speckled trout one evening last week while fishing off the avenue bridge with night crawlers for bait. He was excited by the big catch.
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Seventh Street
Rock Island Bridge
Cedar River
Ralph Moore
Fourteenth Street
Avenue Bridge
Properly Clean and Dress Fish and Game for Gifts
When giving fish or game to friends and neighbors remember to clean and dress it first. Many gifts end up in the garbage because givers skip this step, though enthusiasts often dislike cleaning and dressing the meat.
Fire safety reminder from forest community
A speaker urges caution with campfires to protect scarce local timber. Build fires on bare ground away from vegetation, never leave unattended, and ensure the last ember is out. The speaker warns against possible forest fires and emphasizes the value of the few remaining trees for future regrowth.
Government weighs ammo relief to aid hunters
The government is listening to conservationists and may permit ammunition manufacturers to produce a limited supply for hunting. The move aims to preserve conservation gains from previous years and prevent waste of efforts.
Johnson Throws Out Three Men at Plate and Bases
In the season’s first three weeks, Washington catcher Bob Johnson nailed three runners at the plate two at third base and one at second from his left field position the season’s early catching highlight.
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Washington
Bob Johnson
Armstrong's Open league beat Collins Radio one to zero
Weather-friendly week sees all leagues active at Ellis Park with multiple games. Open league features Armstrong's edging Collins Radio 1 to 0 on Friday amid standings showing Cherry Burrell Wilson's CIO and Collins Radio among leaders. schedule highlights weekly til June with matches across Industrial and Rookie leagues.
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Suburban Handicap Field Promises Thrilling Stakes at Belmont
In Belmont Park for the 57th Suburban Handicap a $30,000 mile and a quarter race. Market Wise tops a strong slate featuring Shut Out Devil Diver Riverland Boysy Don Bingo Tola Rose Thumbs Up Kings Abbey Our Boots and Bolingbroke. Market Wise carries 128 pounds after a Ballot Handicap win signaling a possible back-to-back Suburban title.
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New York
Holf Sway
Count Fleet
Belmont Park
Sheepshead Bay
Marise Stables
Market Wise
Greentree Stables
Shut Out
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Thomas H. Heard, Jr
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William Helis
A. J. Sackett
Tola Rose
Louis
Louis B. Mayer’s Smart Pair of Thumbs Up and Kings Abbey
Woodvale Farm
Townsend B. Martin
Bolingbroke
Mighty Whirlaway
Glen Riddle Farm
Crusader
Belmont
Bogsy
Three Boys Lead Y M C A Gym Activities
Gordon Stoddard Jerry Harbert and Bud Jones head their classes in Y M C A boys gym activities. Indoor softball point totals list top scorers in Preps Cadets and Juniors groups with multiple named players. Swimming tests noted for several boys including Jim Plumb Wayne Fisher and others with a range of events and finishers.
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Gordon Stoddard
Jerry Harbert
Bud Jones
High Point
Jerry Moon
Richard Hamilton
Tom Sawyer
Jim Hamilton
Frank Treka
Dick Treka
Jerry Groff
Don Carringer
Ronald Ogden
Bill Trumpold
Ronald Smith
Jim O'Keefe
Bob Stone
Douglas Hamilton
Dick Reece
al Morris
Donald Wallace
Jim Plumb
Wayne Fisher
Bop Murdock
Don Minnow
Steve Ammons
Vernon
Mat
Liams
Royce Keller
Ronald Walker
Vernon Hyek
Richard Brague
Jerry Shark
Kenneth Whittier
Elbie Fletcher Wins National Schoolboy Baseball Honor
Elbie Fletcher, a standout from Pirates farm system, earns top recognition as the best schoolboy baseball player to reach the major leagues. The accolade highlights his early promise and entry into professional baseball.
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Elbie Fletcher
Pirates
Hubbell Ends Screwball Myth With Regular Pitch
New York AP notes Carl Hubbell, famed screwball pitcher, defies the label of eccentric southpaw. The piece reviews popular pitches and legends, naming Mathewson Cicotte Mays and others, detailing knuckler butterfly slider shiner and more before noting Hubbell’s steady style.
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Hub
Chuck
Christy Mathewson
Eddie Cicotte
Carl Mays
Urban Faber
Bucky Walters
Dutch Leonard
Jim Tobin
Claude Passeau
Walter Johnson
Paul Derringer
Chicago Cubs
Hubbell
Shiner
Mays
Elden Auker
YORK
Carl Hubbell
Linder Shoots Perfect End in Altonian Meet
The Waltonian Archery Club hosted an invitational at Eilis Park range on May 23. Thirty-two archers competed on site from Oelwein Marshalltown Cedar Falls Iowa City Fairfield and Mt Pleasant while out of town shooters from Davenport Sioux City Walcott Muscatine mailed scores. Leona Linder of Cedar Rapids earned a perfect six golds in the six golds shoot.
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Waltonian Archery Club
Eilis Park
Oelwein
Marshalltown
Cedar Falls
Iowa City
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Davenport
Sioux City
Walcott
Muscatine
Leona Linder
Cedar Rapids
Need More Clubs In Boys' League
Openings remain for 9 to 15 year old baseball teams in a two loop league. The John Beck circuit and the Service and Civic club loop will compete. Teams may enter at John Beck athletic goods store for details. Each squad plays 14 games, all mornings at Riverside and Daniels parks.
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Service and Civic Club
John Beck Athletic Goods
Riverside
Daniels
Spartans coach Kawal leads by boxing example
East Lansing Michigan AP Coach Al Kawal of Michigan State boxing team lights up ringside as he shadows the action from the bell, earning as much attention and applause as his fighters. He also serves as Charley Bachman football line coach and cannot sit still when his boxers fight.
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Mich
al Kawal
Michigan State College
Spartan Mitt
Charley Bachman
Legion Tilt Starts at 5 P.M. On Riverside Diamond
The junior Legion contest between Roosevelt Hotel and Smulekoff's is moved to 5 p.m. today per director Nels Lee. The game will be played on the Riverside diamond.
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Smulekoff
Nels Lee
Riverside Diamond
Enviable Tank Record At Michigan State College
East Lansing Michigan AP Swimming Coach Charles McGaf has built an enviable record over 12 years with MSU teams claiming 99 victories 18 defeats and two ties for a .849 winning percentage.
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East Lansing
Mich
Charles McGaffree
Michigan State College
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