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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1950

Page

2

Kenney named full time coach at St Patrick’s High

Joseph A. Kenney 26 of 1614 B avenue NW named full time instructor and athletic coach at St Patrick's high school Cedar Rapids replacing Dick Zvacek. Kenney to teach biology and physics with physical education and plan fall baseball. Kenney a former St Patrick's student and brother of Ed Kenney. St Pat's and Immaculate Conception announced fall baseball schedules.

Joseph A. Kenney B Avenue NW St. Patrick’s High School Cedar Rapids Kenney Dick Zvacek Washington High School Shamrocks St. Pat’s Joe Iowa Army Air Force Fifth Air Force Pacific Legion Ed Kenney St. Patrick’s Immaculate Conception Bob Jennings S.C Jim O’donnell Jack Bredl Don Paul Clair Seifert Don Fitzpatrick Francis Meis Sid Stemlar Hall Don Jennings Don Fan Dean Hrabak Bob Michael Kindey Dick Knowles John Reeves Bob McShane Chuck Gearhart Red Smith Hal Trosky Dennis Cambridge Mike Pufall Jim Coffee Dave Schulte Dave Cambridge Bob Naughton Leonard Schultz Paul Noel John Schulte Don Driscoll Daniels

Shields tops Cedar Rapids layout with four under par 67

ACK Shields shot a four under par 67 at Cedar Rapids Country Club on Thursday, the best score this year on the course, matching marks set by Sam Snead and Tommy Crabbe Jr. The piece also notes Shields plans a winter circuit, praise for Billy Rise, and mentions local golfers Dick Metz Don Issett and Bobby in amateur events.

Ack Shields Cedar Rapids Country Club Sam Snead Tommy Crabbe, Jr Shields Jack Billy Rise Billy Bill R. H. Pickford, Jr Dick Metz Metz Cedar Rapids Don Issett Ellis Park Municipal Bobby Geneva

Hoth Brothers Top Bombers In Postville Softball Clash

The Hoth Brothers beat the Bombers 9 8 to end Postville league play. The Bombers still won the league title with a 13 1 record. Players include Jack Clay Willis Schultz Burnell Anderson Floyd Schultz Lloyd Schroeder Don Mark Leland Walby Jim Looney Ken Timmerman Rodney Smith and Leon Everman.

Postville Hoth Brothers Bombers Jack Clay Willis Schultz Burnell Anderson Floyd Schultz Lloyd Schroeder Don Mark Leland Walby Jim Looney Ken Timmerman Rodney Smith Leon Everman

Laffoon Holds Lead in Empire State Open Opener

Ky Laffoon a St Andrews veteran fired four under par to lead the Empire State Open after the first round at Shaker Ridge. He matched the course record but held only a one stroke edge over a star-studded field led by Jim Ferrier with 70. Ed Furgol and Glenn Teal tied for second with 68 alongside Ralph Blomquist.

Albany N. Y Ky Laffoon St. Andrews Shaker Ridge Laffoon Jim Ferrier Ed Furgol Royal Oak Mich

Honor for Meaghans Wednesday

Jim Meaghan, Cedar Rapids Indians general manager, will be honored Wednesday night at Memorial Stadium during a Cedar Rapids versus M-1 league all-stars game. Cliff Wilson and Mrs. Meaghan will attend, with gifts collected by Fritz McPartland and Ralph Mack for youth baseball aid.

Jim Meaghan Cedar Rapids Indians Indians Memorial Stadium Cliff Wilson Meaghan Jim Cedar Rapids Iowa Wilson Fritz McPartland Lynch Transfer Company Ralph Mack Ball Park

Cedar Rapids tennis players shine in Moline event and beyond

Cedar Rapids youths led by Norman Barnes 17 win the Quad City junior tournament at Moline with Ball and Fletcher reaching semifinals in singles and excelling in doubles. Barnes also defeats Frank Brody at Ames, while the group eyes Burlingon's Tri-State.

Ill Norman Barnes Bill Ball Jack Fletcher Cedar Rapids Ted Swenson Dell Leibsohn James Bell Barnes Moline Ball Fletcher Bob Richards Iowa State Frank Brody Brody Ames

Cobb Lively Ball Spars Best Plays Says Cobb

Ty Cobb, in Atlanta for honors, criticizes the lively ball as harming baseball's artistry. He cites longer games, reduced bunts and hit and run, and outfield play drifting back to allow distant throws home. Cobb recalls 1915 stolen base prowess and notes modern power hitters lessen base running value. He now resides in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

Atlanta INS Ty Cobb Detroit Cobb Georgia Georgia Peach Lake Tahoe Nevada

Giacoletto Tops Collins Duffer Golf Final at Ellis Park

J P Giacoletto captured the Collins Duffer Golf League title by defeating Kenneth Vaughn 2 up in an 18 hole final at Ellis Park. The league features 24 golfers who meet weekly with Kenneth Ebershoss named season champion and John Nyquist as runner up.

J. P. Giacoletto Collins Radio Duffers’ Golf League Giacoletto Kenneth Vaughn Ellis Park Duffers Kenneth Ebershoss John Nyquist

Lowden Wins 7-2 at Bennett Celebration

Lowden defeated Bennett 7-2 in a baseball game noted for the Bennett celebration. Steffens led Lowden with two singles and a double. The team planned to split into two squads for afternoon games at Toronto with Lost Nation and at DeWitt, London.

Bennett Lowden Steffens Toronto DeWitt

Classified Ad Rates and Listings in Gazette

Out of town ads prepaid and deadline 11 A M for same day. Saturday 5 P M for Sunday. Notices include memorials and lost and found with contact numbers. various services and sales listed by category from monuments to rental equipment and repairs. Contains numerous personal names and business listings across Cedar Rapids area.

Cedar Rapids Carl Kirwin Lexington Wentworth Military Academy Gazette Sunday

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Joe Kenney St. Pat's I. C Gus Schrader Zvacek Keokuk Chicago Cedar Rapps St. Patrick's Iowa Manufacturing Company Ken Blackman Buena Vista Walt Hogan John Kitch Washington High Washington Franklin-Marshall Drake DePaul Alburnett Toddville Center Point van Horne Waterloo Ss. H Norway Blairstown Newhall Shellsboro Atnett Jim McPartlanda Bernie Stieger Joe Zisko M-1 Jack Carpenter R. C. Booth Barbara Ed Moorman A. C. Hoblitzell Top Bombers Empire Golf Glenn Teal Jacksonville, Fla Ralph Blomquist Glendale Calif Ans Harold Ammons 5Th Ave Castion Meaghans By Frank Nye Midwest Dick Hainline Rock Island Jerry Evert Hainline Barney Donnelly Parke Hall Lake Forest Bob Ryser Dick Suman Downing Hainline Father Swartz Evert Jim Griffin Burlington Henry Gundling Forest Hills Althea Gibson Louise Brough Henry Spouse Miss Gibson Kirwin Allen Holmes Kansas City Erling Jensen Jensen Len Prosser Dr. Barnett Prosser Barnett Missouri Valley Tennis Association U.S.S.T.A Br’er Kirwin Eliot Waples Mary Carole Rankinen Jack Bromwich Frank Sedgman Australia Downing Gardnar Mulloy Ted Schroeder United States U. S Tom Brown Kenneth McGregor Brown- McGregor Brown Allison Danzig The New York Times Lively Ball Sporls Don Parker Collins Duffers Mateju Third Street London Bennett L. Stolte E. Stolte Philbar Esgert Biederman Irma Robert Biderman Penny A. D. Wood Emily LPL L LD LE Mortuaries J. W. Novak & Son St. SE Dial Betz Monuments 3Rd Avenue Cottage Grove Ave Dan Jordan Grinnell 12Th Avenue 3Rd Street Poplin Lee Dancing Studios Armar Ballroom Probasco Palace Theater 2Nd St. SE Happy Nursing Home 8Th St. SE Helen Randall R.N Gnseatr Dixon’ S Conoco 7Th St 2Nd Ave Horsey 8Th Ave 8Th St ROLEN 4Th St Goodman Detective Service P.O Hamilton Elgin Bulova Watch Vincent's Jewelry Store San Francisco Mt. Vernon 2Nd Street K. & M Pharmacy Kenwood Transfer Phoenix Fairmount Eva Thomson K. C Myrt Killian Notion Nation Dept J Smith 1St Ave Roosevelt Hotel 3Rd St Jess Manes Hoover Jeweler 3Rd Ave SANDS 2Nd ST 4Th Ave California Zipper Hospitals Los Angeles Offenhauser Swisher Kenny Hofer Swisher Pavilion Billie Murray Z. C. B. J. Park Melody Inn Wess 12Th Ave Twin Towers Ellis Blvd Danceland Stan Stanley Orchestra Alan Leek Hiawatha Marion Deeee Cade Hi-Way Gardens Stanwood Earl Fulton Kingsbury Ray J Street LD I I OE Ray Leeper W. H. Bartow E. FE. McElwain Wringer Rolls Gall Us Barnett's First St. SE Roops LD LEAR Thor B Ave A Ave Paulson Electric CO Third Avenue Christ Anderson Rex Weaver 20Th Ave Ronnie Iowa State Dept of Health Ford Cor Kinkead Construction Co Virgil Horak L. A W. Edward 15Th Ave Marion Dia Hughes & Son Jack Fordice Dick Alexander James Fruits GR Feather CO Ann Ay Schmidt Merchants Bank Scaaranien Mack Au Gustine Bill Leibrand Clark William Turner Breneman Harvey Booth & Sons Handler Motor CO 2Nd Avenue 8Th Street DODGE Plymouth Oldsmobile
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