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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1948
Page
2
Boxing writer recalls Marcel Cerdan defeating Tony Zale in a 12 round bout. The article surveys Cerdan's challenge, Zale's decline, and a history of French world champions including Carpontier and Criqui, concluding with applause for Cerdan and a nod to Hollywood.
Marcel Cerdan defeated Tony Zale at Roosevelt stadium before 19 272 fans in a fight halted after the 11th bell with a 12th round technical knockout. Zale’s camp disputed the stoppage while officials weigh a formal ruling. purse totals and future bouts loom as Cerdan banked 40 000 and Zale 120 000 with promoter Niederreiter noting a 242 840 gate.
Champaign Illinois Sam Piazza, a sophomore, was moved Wednesday into the No 2 left half back position on the Illinois football squad enhancing depth at the position.
The National League standings show Boston leading 11-4 and St. Louis 3-0 with other records including Pittsburgh 12-6 and New York 3-2. Probable pitchers are listed for Wednesday games among Chicago, New York, Brooklyn, St. Louis, Boston, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati. A later note mentions a Cedar Rapids Knights of Columbus speech about the Hawk eyes roster and scheduling challenges.
Detroit faces Washington while Boston meets Cleveland in a night schedule. Chicago hosts New York as Byrne pitches for the home nine and Feller starts for Cleveland. Philadelphia meets Detroit with Marchilder opposite Newhouser. Washington travels to St. Louis as Hudson faces Fannin. Other games listed include New York at Chicago and Washington at Louis with limited details.
Eric Wilson, director of sports publicity at the University of Iowa, predicts a fighting team. He comments on the Hawks' spirit and expected performance.
New York AP report notes the Boston Braves can clinch their first pennant in 34 years by beating the St Louis Cardinals as Dodgers fall to Pittsburgh. Cleveland hosts Boston with first place in the American League at stake in front of an expected 80 000 crowd. Feller faces Dobson in a pivotal night game while Giants Cubs split a doubleheader and Reds Phillies split twin bills.
Tuesday night results in the American Association show Milwaukee and Columbus affected by rain with games postponed to Wednesday night as teams prepare for the playoff series.
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