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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1946

Page

9

University Still Lags on Tennis Team for 1947

Frank Nye notes Iowa will not resume spring tennis next year, leaving Hawkeyes without a squad while Iowa State booms with a strong Big Six program. The piece also mentions local tennis figures, past titles, and a humorous Cosmopolitan club anecdote about a sleepy partner and tea.

Frank Nye pRom University of Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa Iowa State State University

Archery Field Shoot At Bever Park Opens Today

Cedar Rapids hosts its first official state championship field shoot for archers at Bever Park behind the tennis court. Competition begins at 9 am and runs most of the day. Local officials credit Park Commissioner Dick Jones and local archers for developing the range. Visitors from New York and Los Angeles applaud the Ellis Park targets.

Bever Park Iowa Cedar Rapids Clarence Baker Fred Enders Dick Jones New York Los Angeles Ellis_ park

McWilliams Returns to Meridian to Join Mississippi State

Thomas Shorty McWilliams, former West Point cadet at 19, resigned amid controversy and accepts a Southeastern Conference football scholarship to Mississippi State University. He flew from New York to Meridian on Saturday to visit his mother and prepare to join the Maroon squad, noting no money was offered to him except from a professional team which he declined. He has forwarded registration papers and plans to work out with the team Monday.

Meridian Miss U. S. Military Academy Mississippi State College Thomas “Shorty McWilliams West Point Maroon New York R. D Sanders Jackson L. C. McWilliams Sairport Mississippi State Shorty

Michigan State 1946 football squad lists twelve married players

Benedict team East Lansing reports that 12 players on Michigan State's 1946 football squad are married men.

East Lansing Mich NEA Michigan State

Fayette County Girls Cager Meet Set at Clermont

The Fayette County Schoolmasters club shifts boys and girls tournaments to separate sites. The girls tourney will be at Clermont January 23 to 25, while the boys tourney runs January 29 to February 1 at West Union.

Clermont Fayette County Schoolmasters Club West Union

Pirates Hire New General Manager Hamey Named

J Roy Hamey, president of the American Association, was named general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates after a meeting of three of the club’s four new owners. He succeeds Ray Kennedy and will resign as AA head to run the Pirates farm system. Bob Rice becomes traveling secretary.

Pittsburgh Roy Hamey American l Association Pittsburgh Pirates Sturday Hamey Ray Kenneddy Kennedy Pirates Bob Rice Bucs Frank McKinney Indianapolis Indianapolis Indians John W Galbreath Columbus Ohio Thomas Johnson Bing Crosby Frankie Frisch Los Angeles Crosby T the McKinney American Association George Trautman Detroit Tigers The Indians Ham

Michalske Praises Spirit of Ex-GI's

Iowa State football coach Mike Michalske lauds returning veterans, noting players with two or more years out will be slow to regain form. Those away less than a year should be ready early, while longer absences push midseason readiness. He commends the former soldiers for their hard work and endurance.

Ames INS Mike Michalske Iowa State Football Michalske

Declaration of War on Recruiting Opens Kansas Border

Missouri coach Don Faurot confirmed to Kansas City Star editor that Kansas has opened the door for legal recruiting in Kansas. Faurot said he will recruit if allowed, and he denied sending staff into Kansas for players. The remark followed discussion of Forrest Griffith of Lees Summit being enrolled by Missouri.

Columbia, Mo Kins University of Missouri Kansas Don Faurot Missouri Hetold C. B. McBride Kansas City Star University of Kansas Faurot McBride Forrest Griffith Lees Summit Griffith

1947 National Open And Amateur Championship Sites

The U S Golf Association announced the 1947 U S Open to be held at St Louis Country Club Missouri and the 1947 U S Amateur at Pebble Beach Del Monte California. The 1948 National Open will be at Riviera Los Angeles area with Open at St Louis June 12 to 14 and Amateur at Pebble Beach September 8 to 13. Minneapolis will host the 1947 National Public Links on dates to be announced.

St. Louis Springfield U. S Golf Association Pebble Beach del Monte Golf and Country Club del Monte Calif U.S.G.A Riviera Country Club Pacific Palisades Los Angees

Collectors Stage Auction in Buffalo for Coins Stamps and Firearms

Still Collecting in Buffalo New York features Harry Hippity Hopp a Nebraska All American back and Biff Jones and a sale of old coins stamps and firearms.

Buffalo Nea Harry Hippity Hopp Biff Jones Nebraska

New Weight Class Setup Is Practical

San Francisco report on NBA plans to raise weight limits in all divisions below heavyweight. California officials indicate support for higher limits: bantams to 122, featherweights to 126, lightweights to 140, welters to 150, middleweights to 165, light heavies to 180.

San Francisco National Boxing Association California

Will of Nile Kinnick Admitted to Probate

The will of Nile Kinnick Jr. was admitted to probate by Judge Robert Troyer in Omaha. The estate includes bonds cash and personal belongings valued at $3,000 left to his mother Mrs Nile Kinmek Sr. of Omaha. The gifts include watches blankets sweaters and trophies from the former Iowa All-American quarterback and war hero.

Omaha Nile Kinnick University of Iowa Caribbean Sea Douglas County Robert Troyer Nile Kinmek

Midgets Return To Ce-Mar Oval This Afternoon

Midgets return to Ce-Mar Oval this afternoon with Danny Koolaw and Chuck Marshall among riders listed. Track officials promise improved conditions and full stands as spectators are urged to attend the racing program starting at noon with free admission for families.

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Syracuse Topples Opponent Behind Strong Orange Tackle

The Syracuse team delivers a decisive performance as Hawi and the crew anchor the offense and defense. A top tackle by a key player boosts the 84S score and supports a confident win for the Orange.

Syracuse

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