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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1950

Page

5

Williams Back in Form as Williams Powers Red Sox Rally

Ted Williams returns to action with four hits including a three run homer as Boston beats St Louis 12 9 to trim Detroit’s lead while Detroit tops New York 9 7. John Mize belts three homers for the Yankees in a Detroit loss. Phils outlast Reds in 19 innings to take the doubleheader and move in front.

Will Grimsley Associated Press Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Steve O’neill Detroit New York Williams St. Louis Browns Boston Tigers Hank Barony New York Yankees Yankees Eddie Ford Dizzy Trout Red Sox Walter Masterson Browns Cliff Fannin St. Louis Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Phils Brooklyn Big John Mize Dusty Boggess Ebbetts Field Brooklyn Dodgers del Ennis Emory Bubba) Church Phillies Coleman Ferrick Houtteman Se - Toe Cdvp Acescessis Socones E—Johnson RBI DiMaggio Mize Priddy Kolloway Groth Robinson Wertz Gio Evers Wert Borowy Reynolds U— Pores Creek Honochick

Major Box Scores and Evening Baseball Highlights

Summary of multiple MLB games with Chicago and Philadelphia scoring details. Pitchers Scarborough Wyse Joost and others credited with wins and losses. Line scores show runs by inning, RBIs by Fain Mize Easter and others, with fielding details and attendance notes.

Vameen Sandscdle Chicago Erborough Joost RBI Fain Tipton Vale Scala Hitchcock Wyse Wahl Bohock Brissie Philadelphia Scarborough Hiborough Cain Soar Stevens Summers

New York and Chicago Face Off In Tight Baseball Duel

Klippstein secures the win for New York with Koslo taking the loss as Stanky, Thompson, Owen and Ramazzotti drive runs. Philadelphia edges Cincinnati 2 0 with Goliat driving in the decisive run. St. Louis tops Brooklyn 6 2 as Munger and Newcombe duel, while Boston and Pittsburgh combine for an 8 9 result in a late rally.

Hacker Leonard Westrum Cocreo New York E—Terwilliger RBI Stanky Thompson Owen Borkowski Ramazzotti Jeffsoak Klipstein Stan Ompech Jackson Twilger Irvin Chicago Bb—Hacker Koslo Klippstein So—Koslo Opstein Ho— Hacker Kill U—Dascoli Jorda Goetz Arne Schoendienst Cox Slaug Marion Snider Howerton Slaughter Mari Howerton Sb—Hermanski Munger Reto Hodges St. Louis Brooklyn Bb—Munger Newcombe So—Munger Hermanski Boggess Robb Pinelli Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Sigourney Dominates Pella In 34-2 Victory

Sigourney high school routed Pella 34 to 2 on Friday night. Sigourney scorers included Lucas 2 and Northrup 2 with Northrup adding four extra points. Pella’s only points came late, after a Sigourney miscue.

the Gazette Sigourney Sigourney High School Pella Papain Lucas Northrup

Boxing results from New York Hollywood and New London

Paddy Youns outpointed Ernie Durando in New York Bayonne while Clarence Henry defeated Turkey Thompson in Hollywood Los Angeles. Teddy Davis knocked out Jose Aponte Torres in New London Hartford Puerto Rico.

New York Paddy Youns Ernie Durando Bayonne N. J Hollywood Clarence Henry Los Angeles Turkey Thompson New London Conn Teddy Davis Hartford Jose Aponte Torres Puerto Rico

Terre Haute Wins Playoff Title in Three-I League

Terre Haute Phillies clinched the post season playoff title by taking three of four games from the Danville Dodgers in Danville Illinois. Final scores reflect a 7 to 5 game and include key pitching by Schmitt Sonnett Tufte Pustin Kern and Litzelfelner.

Danville, Ill Terre Haute Phillies Danville Dodgers Terre Haute Danville Schmitt Sonnett Tufteland Pustin Kern Litzelfelner

Minneapolis Beats Columbus 4 1 in Semifinal Playoff

Minneapolis defeats Columbus 4 to 1 to reach the final as Columbus’ seven game series ends at 2-1. Indianapolis leads St. Paul 3-0 in their best of seven with game scheduled later.

Minneapolis Columbus Indianapolis St. Paul

Solon Defeats Tiffin 11-1 Behind Krall Two-Hitter

Solon hammered Tiffin 11-1 as pitcher Mike Krall threw a two-hitter with 10 strikeouts and no walks. The Cardinals benefited from six errors by Tiffin and sent 11 runs across, including five in the fifth inning.

Tiffin Solon Mike Krall Krall Rukh Deesees Beece Beuter Ranshaw Potter

Oxford Junction Wins Over Stanwood In Baseball

Oxford Junction high school defeated Stanwood 6 to 2 in a Friday baseball game. The scoring shows Oxford Junction with strong hits by Ian Oxford Sct and pitchers Ockhart and Benhart.

Oxford Junction Oxford Junction High School Stanwood Ian Oxford Sct Ockhart Compess

Garnavillo shuts out Strawberry Point 7-0 in Friday baseball

Garnavillo defeated Strawberry Point 7-0 on Friday. Pitchers Schuchman and Haught led Garnavillo with strong defense as Garnavillo posted the shutout scoreline.

Strawberry Point Garnavillo Strawberry Schuchman Haught

Keystone Tips Dysart 13-2 in Friday baseball clash

Keystone toppled Dysart 13 to 2 after a standout triple play with runners on first and second. Wiese and A Danket led Dysart, while Pretz Santman and Wageman contributed for Keystone in a high scoring outing.

Dysart Keystone Wiese A. Danket Pretz Santman Wageman Leo

Walford Triumphs 16-7 Over Newhall in Baseball

Walford baseball team defeated Newhall 16 to 7 on the road. Key hitters included Agee Dial Utoff Kroz and Becker. The speedy offense produced a high scoring affair amid a rugged matchup.

Newhall Walford Utoff Kroz Becker

Alburnett-Coggan Triumphs 6-1 Over Alburnett

In a Friday high school baseball game Alburnett-Coggan defeated Alburnett 6-1. Robinson Weeks and C Smith led with key plays while Therman contributed support in the win.

Alburnett—Coggan Alburnett Ieee”! Se Hci Robinson Weeks C. Smith Therman

Martelle Tops Morley In High School Baseball Thriller

Martelle defeated Morley 13 to 4 on Friday as Morley committed eight errors. Key Martelle hitters included Alferts McConaughy and Reed with Jurgeson Len Austin and Lee Austin contributing. The scoring sequence shows Martelle with a strong late rally and solid offense throughout.

Martelle Morley Morley High School Alferts McConaughy Reed Jurgeson Len Austin Lee Austin

White Leads St. Louis Open with 67 in 36 Holes

Pro golfer Orville White, 42, of Winston-Salem North Carolina, surged to the top in the $15,000 St. Louis Open after carding a three under par 67 to reach 135 after 36 holes.

ST. Louis Orville White Winston-Salem N. C

Bernie Olinger Hurls Maquoketa to Semis

Maquoketa Bears crushed Dubuque Hol lands 14 to 1 to reach the Dubuque tournament semifinals. Bernie Olinger scattered five Holland hits in the opener while Paul Fogelson held Guttenberg to four in the nightcap.

Dubuque Maquoketa Bears Dubuque Hollands Herzog Gelaney Guttenberg Fogelson Deckert Hagen Elee

KCRK Radio Schedule Teases Evening Lineup

The listing advertises KCRK on 96.9 FM and Channel for a static free segment. It outlines a Saturday evening schedule with 6:55 News 6:00 Sports 7:00 20 Questions $35 News 7:30 Music and 7:45 Franklin Mar.

KCRK Dial Brown Franklin Mar

Weekend Radio Schedule Highlights and Ads

The listing outlines Saturday and Sunday programming including dining music at 6:30 and a 6:00 start. Notable items include a 2: Sunday School 8:25 and a 10:30 Dancing Party. Advertising blocks appear throughout with a focus on music and variety.

the React Jppunekeo Music Box Dancing Party

Brown to host capsule news programs on KCRG KCRK

National commentator and war correspondent Brown begins a Saturday capsule news series on KCRG KCRK at 6 55 PM. He recently returned from Formosa where he met General Chiang Kai-shek and reported the Repulse sinking from Singapore.

Yee Brown KCRG KCRK Brown Cecil Brown Formosa Mme Chiang Kai-shek Singapore

Standings and Probable Pitches for Upcoming AL Games

The American League standings show Detroit 9 New York 7 Boston 12 St Louis 9 Cleveland 4-1 Washington 2-4 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 1. Saturday games list pitchers Ford Trout Masterson Fannin Hooper Pierce Bearden Feller. Sunday schedule includes Washington at Chicago New York at St Louis Boston at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland.

Detroit New York Boston St. Louis Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Chicago Ford Trout Masterson Fannin Hooper Pierce Bearden Feller Washingston

Wartburg Falls to LaCrosse Teachers 34 0 in Waverly

LaCrosse Teachers of Wisconsin dominated Wartburg College 34 0 in Waverly as Tom Curry ran for three touchdowns and 196 yards. Drake edged Denver 7 0 in Des Moines. Simp son defeated Macalester 20 6, Central Pella lost to Cape Girardeau 25 7, Central Fayette beat Iowa Wesleyan 26 0.

Wartburg College Waverly LaCrosse Wis Tom Curry Des Moines Drake Denver University Indianola Iowa Simpson Macalester Minn Larry Parr Ed Weeks Jack Blazek Central Pella Cape Girardeau Bob Campbell Fayette Central Teachers Iowa Wesleyan

Vinton Hosts Eighth Annual Sports Show Sunday

Contestants from Iowa and nearby states gather for the Vinton sports show at Dudgen Lake north of Vinton on highway 101. Events include field dogs coon dogs retrievers fish casting an amateur casting contest kids dog show and horseshoe pitching with live mallard ducks used in dog trials. Ground provided by the Iowa Conservation Commission. Kenneth Red Register chairs the event Fred Wright handles publicity.

Vinton Iowa Vinton County Fish and Game Club Dudgeon Lake Highway 101 Iowa Conservation Commission Kenneth “Red” Register Fred Wright

Anamosa and Charles City Battle to 6-6 Tie

Anamosa and Charles City battled to a 6-6 draw Friday night. Anamosa opened with a 20 yard pass from Kurt McKinstry to LeVere White for a touchdown. Charles City answered with Butler score from the center. Neither team moved past its 20 yard line in the second half.

Charles City Anamosa Kurt McKinstry LeVere White Bud Norton Butler Bob Fedderson Naintten Pveray Emies Hape White

Decorah Beats Cresco 33 14 in Northeast Iowa Clash

Decorah scored in all quarters to defeat Cresco 33 14 in a Northeast Iowa conference game. Five Decorah players found the end zone led by Jerry Brown with an 80 yard punt return and Vern Iverson 57 yard run. Cresco’s Don Hunter 35 yard score and Roger Howe plunge provided the visitors’ chances.

Cresco Decorah Iowa Jerry Brown

Jesup Opens Season With 12 7 Win Over Rockford

Jesup beat Rockford 12 to 7 in a nonconference grid contest. Le Roy Zuck tallied for Jesup in the first period and Hubert Thompson added a score in the third. Rockford answered with a fourth quarter touchdown by Krukow.

Jesup Rockford

Theater Times From Saturday Show Schedules

The list compiles Saturday theater times across Paramount Iowa State Town Palace Times Strand Marion and a Drive In. It includes film titles such as Kiss Tomorrow Good Bye One Woman's Story Curtain Call at Cactus Creek Lost Volcano Captain Carey U S A The Man on the Eiffel Tower Gunfighter Escape Sixteen Fathoms Deep Street with No Name Wake Island Trigger Jr Blue Lagoon and Ghost Catchers with various start times and short subjects.

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