Breadon Sells Cards for 34 Million
A syndicate led by Robert E. Hannegan announced the purchase of the St. Louis Cardinals and 16 minor league clubs. The price was not disclosed. unofficial estimates around 3.5 million would mark a record baseball deal. Hannegan will be president with Fred M. Saigh Jr. as vice president and treasurer, while Sam Breadon retires to an advisory role.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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W. C. Connett
Sidney Salomon
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Red Peppers shines in 1947 grid rumors and scouts
Maryland star Gambino dominates offense under Tatum while Shaughnessy relied on him for defense earlier. Notre Dame coach Leahy personally scouts USC ahead of big clashes with Notre Dame, Michigan, and Army. Iowa backs Anderson. Iowa State advocates higher insurance for injured high school athletes. Cornell flags a dramatic five win season with standout freshman Stauduhar. Michigan claims 15th Big Nine title tying Minnesota. Illinois, Chicago, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Iowa, Purdue, and Indiana share past titles.
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Iowa
Purdue
St Wenceslaus Cagers Open Season With 29 21 Win
Bill Kelly reports St Wenceslaus Red Hawks opened their season at home with a 29 21 victory over Sacred Heart of Oelwein. Bob Panek led the winners with 17 points as Oelwein led early before St Wenceslaus surged ahead in the second quarter led by Treka Seda and Panek. The game was fast and tight from tipoff.
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Cornellian
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Gazette
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St. Wenceslaus Red Hawks
Sacred Heart of Oelwein
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Stiles
Oelwein
Eisner
Gallo
St. Wenceslaus
Chuck Zobl
Treka
Seda
Panek
Four Coe Cagers Declared Ineligible for Feb First Eligibility
Four Coe college basketball prospects are ruled ineligible. The four listed are Bob Green from Padeades Junction a last year letterman Bill Chadima and Martin Thorson from Cedar ter. They will be eligible February 1.
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Padeades Junction
Bill Chadima
Martin Thorson
Cedarter
Hal Shoener Named Iowa's Most Valuable Player
Hal Shoener a 6 foot 3 inch 190 pound senior end from Irvington New Jersey was selected as Iowa's most valuable player for 1947 by a vote of the Iowa squad He is 24 and played at Lehigh before the war The Schoeners formed Iowa's regular end duo with Hal catching 11 passes for 152 yards while excelling on defense notably against single wing and Ohio State
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Emlen Tunnell
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Minnesota
Tow Heads Iowa Skating Group Elects Officers
The Iowa Skating Association opened its season in city hall and elected Keith Tow as president and George Shimek, Fred Cook, T. A. MacGregor and Wayne Bly as officers. It plans weekly speed skating meets at Manhattan area with club memberships sought to sponsor events and boost novice participation. Contact the playground and recreation commission or Armstrong Beck Sporting Goods to join.
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Fred Cook
T. A. MacGregor
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Beck Sporting Goods Companies
High School Cage Schedule Highlights Tuesday and Wednesday
Cedar Rapids Immaculate Conception faces Oxford seeking first win after last week's loss to Atkins. Wednesday games include Delwein at Franklin with reserves at 7 and varsity at 8 15, and Marshalltown at Roosevelt with reserves at 7 and varsity at 8 15. St Patrick's plays Waterloo Sacred Heart.
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Bartell Named Manager of Kansas City Blues
Dick Bartell a 39 year old former major leaguer was named the new manager of the Kansas City Blues of the American Association. Blues business manager Lee MacPhail said Bartell was released Monday by Sacramento after a change of ownership. It was his first year as a manager.
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Blues
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Sacramento
Thornton in Top Fight Attraction At Cedar Rapids Coliseum
The Memorial coliseum hosts 11 bout amateur card featuring Ralph Thornton of Keokuk vs Jack Martin of Omaha in the main event. Cedar Rapids and Omaha boxers compete, with eight three rounders and a blow-by-blow radio broadcast on KCRK led by Buzz Hasset.
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Tommy Gavin
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Lyle Seydel
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Don Dochterman
Carrol Eberly
Dick Kanellis
Regie Hughs
Bob Biard
Jack Ward
Larry Lemme
Iowa Cae
Charles Sindelar
Keith Carter North
Dave Coco
Alex Fidler
Bob Gillam
Don Padilla
CC. H. Stark
Cincinnati
Jimme Amann
Boudreau Pact Extends With Indians After Fan Vote
Cleveland Indians keep shortstop Lou Boudreau as manager after a six and a half hour meeting with president Bill Veeck. The two-year deal, described as substantially increased, secures Boudreau through 1949 if traded as a player, with Veeck citing Boudreau as the top shortstop. Fans backed the move as attendance surged to a record 11,521,978 last season.
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Cedar Rapids Officials Attend Cage Rules Interpretation
Eighty four basketball coaches and officials from Cedar Rapids area attended a rules interpretation meeting at Franklin High School Monday night. Lyle Quinn of the Iowa High School Basketball Association led the session, outlining new rule changes including out of bounds passes and distinctions between double and multiple fouls. Principal Malcolm Scott Hall supervised a luncheon and a basketball rules film following the address.
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Iowa High School Basketball Association
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Franklin
Bill Osmanski Emerges as Lead Holy Cross Coaching Hope
Worcester Mass The former Holy Cross star fullback Bill Osmanski nicknamed Bullet Bill led all nominations Tuesday for the Crusader coaching berth. He resigned Monday as coach after playing fame and all American recognition.
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