Bears Win Thriller to Open Playoff Tilt Series
Chicago Bears rally from a 14 point deficit to beat the St Louis Cardinals 28 to 17 in front of 55 000 fans at Comiskey Park. Sid Luckman and JKR Boone lead a second half surge as Frank Minini returns a kickoff 95 yards for a score and the defense clamps down in the fourth. Cardinal quarterback Christman suffers a possible hand fracture.
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Boudreau Star Of Indians In Playoff Victory
The Cleveland Indians won the playoff as Lou Boudreau went four for four with two homers and clutch fielding. Bearden earned praise for guiding the win while teammates mobbed Boudreau afterward. The column lauds his all around skill, leadership, and future as a great clutch player.
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Newkirk Defends Ce-Mar Title in 1948 Classic
Paul Newkirk of Cedar Rapids earned last year’s Midwest Midget Auto Racing Association crown and will head a 12 car field Sunday at Ce-Mar for the 1948 Ce-Mar classic.
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Get Base ball Back Meeting Thursday
A 7:30 p.m. Thursday meeting in Cedar Rapids city hall will unite local groups to form a committee aimed at securing a professional baseball franchise. Organizer Walter Miller says the stadium commission will not contact backers but action is needed now with participants from the Lions Club Chamber of Commerce Gazette KCRG WMT Civic Enterprises Foundation and the Cedar Rapids Baseball Association.
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Schultz Sails to Sac in Reds Trade
First baseman Howie Schultz of the Cincinnati Reds has been sold to Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League.
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Boudreau Names Feller To Face Braves Wednesday
Lou Boudreau, skipper of the Cleveland Indians, announced that Bob Feller will start against the Boston Braves on Wednesday in the World Series showdown. Boudreau spoke after the Indians clinched a pennant chase and prepared for the pivotal fall classic.
Feller to Start Opening Game for Cleveland in Boston
Manager Lou Boudreau of Cleveland announced Bob Feller will start Wednesday against Boston's Johnny Sain to open the series. Bob Lemon was named to start Thursday against Warren Spahn and the Braves. Boudreau called Feller the logical choice and the best pitcher in baseball.
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Boudreau’s Indians clinch series spot with 8-3 win
The Indians defeated the Red Sox 8-3 to secure a World Series berth at Braves Field beginning Wednesday. Cleveland’s manager hit two home runs and starred at shortstop as he praised his players and received warm congratulations from Bill Veeck Hank Greenberg and others. Sain to start for Boston. Sain expected to open against Spahn with Lefty Spahn likely nodding for the opener. Eddie Collins Eddie Robinson and Allie Clark featured in the congratulatory moment and the postgame banter with McCarthy
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Bearden Hero in 8-3 Playoff Win
Gene Bearden pitched the Indians to a 8-3 playoff victory over the Red Sox at Fenway, earning his 20th win and a streak of seven wins. Lou Boudreau led the offense with a two homer performance and four RBI as Cleveland ousted Boston to face the Braves in the World Series opening midweek.
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Indians Catapult Past Red Sox Behind Keltner Power
Indian third baseman Ken Keltner slugged his 31st homer with bases full to put Cleveland out of reach. Bearden pitched 18 innings, matching a heroic effort as the Indians added runs in the eighth and ninth to seal a 6 2 victory.
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Bob High Wins Trapshoot With Perfect 50 At Iowa City
Bob High of Cedar Rapids captured the 16 yard trap shoot with a flawless 50 at the Iowa City Gun Club on Sunday. Harry Crist, 17, of Letts, won the singles with 97 of 100 and the doubles with 48 of 50, taking the overall trophy in class A while Frank M. Smith earned class B and Paul Mangling and Glen Ladehoff won class C.
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Indians Fight at Boston Hotel Party Shocks Crowd
Four Cleveland players clashed at a champagne party in a Boston hotel after Ed Robinson and Joe Tipton argued. Bob Lemon and Ken Keltner joined the fray while Bill Veeck and Hank Greenberg mediated. No one was hurt as the incident ended without incident amid World Series anticipation.
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Cedar Rapids Club Heads Forecast Big Friday Turnout
Ken Bastian newly elected president of the Cedar Rapids men s club predicts a record turnout for the weekly meeting Friday noon at the Montrose hotel. He cites the close Indiana game and a movie showing as boosts and invites reservations by Thursday or at the Montrose phone 111.
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Faske Leads Iowa Gainers On 4.8 Mark
Iowa City report shows Jerry Faske as top ground gainer in early games with 4.8 yards per carry and 117 of 145 rushing yards. Al DiMarco has 40 of 43 passes with Bob McKenzie leading the receivers on Hawkeyes. Marquette and Indiana outgained Iowa on the ground 313 to 145, while Iowa has 241 passing yards to opponents 193.
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Marion reserves roll past Manchester subs 12 0
Marion reserves defeated Manchester's second stringers 12 to 0 at the Marion field on Monday. Fullback Ray Evans scored both Indian markers on 46 and 60 yard runs, the first in the third period and the last in the fourth. Manchester threatened late before Marion held on downs.
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