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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1948

Page

6

Winthrop rallies past Quasqueton fall short in sectional bid

Winthrop defeated Quasqueton 8-6 after a six run seventh inning rally but the host advanced to the sectional finals. Quasqueton, making its first fall loss, saw eleven batters reach base in the final frame with two men aboard when the game ended. Monona topped Ossian DeSales 10-0 on a combined no hitter by Joe Lambert Jr and Don Hubacher. New Albin no-hit Waterville 12-0 in two innings, Don Sires tossing the two hitless frames. Clatke beat Dysart 8-6 in Dysart semifinals amid an eight-inning game, Center Point edged Rowley when called due to darkness. Eastern Iowa sectional finals set for Wednesday.

Winthrop Quasqueton Monona Ossian DeSales Joe Lambert, Jr Don Hubacher Central City New Albin Waterville Don Sires Clatke Dysart Center Point Rowley Eastern Iowa Wednesey

Aussies Reach Third Round In Pacific Southwest Tennis

In Los Angeles, Australia’s entire team advances to the third round of the 22nd Pacific Southwest championship. Notables include Pancho Gonzales and Eric Sturgess, with Billy Sidwell and Frank Sedgman also winning. Women’s singles sees Louise Brough defeat Vestine Brown 6-0 6-0.

Los Angeles Ins Australia Billy Sidwell Adrian Quist Richard “Pancho” Gonzales Ruunnerup Eric Sturgess South Africa Ted Schroeder Frank Parker Vladimir Cernik Jaroslav Drobny Sidwell Arnold Saul The Union of Southern California Schroeder Johnny Moreno Parker Arthur Marx Sturgess Bob Kimbrell University of Southern California Louise Brough Vestine Brown

Taliaferro's Iowa Spotlight Before Bloomington Showdown

Star Indiana back George Taliaferro shines in Big Nine history, with 68 yard runs and a 95 yard punt return last season. Iowa, riding a hot streak, visits Indiana as Clyde Smith’s Hoosiers show improvement after beating Wisconsin 35-7.

George George Taliaferro Indiana Wisconsin Taliaferro Lowa Minnesota Iowa Badgers

Braves approve Sanders as substitute for Russell in World Series

In Boston, First baseman Ray Sanders was approved for possible World Series duty as a substitute for Jim Russell, hospitalized in Pittsburgh with rheumatic fever. Sanders, a utility outfielder, was cleared by Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler after being recalled from Hartford farm club on Sept 1.

Boston Ray Sanders Boston Braves Jim Russell Pittsburgh Sanders A. B Chandler Braves Hartford Conn

Cardinals Buy Infielder Ed Kazak From Rochester

The St Louis Cardinals announced Monday night the purchase of third baseman Ed Kazak from Rochester of the International League.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Hdsemar Ed Kazak Rochester

Loras QB Out of Luther Game Due to Injury

Dubuque. Jack Rohan, regular quarterback for Loras College, is out for Saturday's game with Luther. Wally Fromhart announced the injury, and coach Dick Zaleski will start in his place.

Dubuque Jack Rohan Loras College Luther Here Wally Fromhart Loras Dick Zaleski Rohan Gazette-Reynolds Vikings Decorah High School Hamlet Peterson, Jr Luther College Dave Leikvold McKinley Cedar Rapids New Hampton Decorah

Standings and schedule for the American League games

Night games include Chicago at Cleveland Papish versus Bearden and New York at Philadelphia Raschiva Schetb or Brissie. Washington at Boston Scarborouch versus Dobson, St. Louis at Detroit Sanford versus Matchinson. Remaining schedule lists Cleveland Chicago Sept 2 Detroit Oct 1 New York Philadelphia Sept 2 29 30 at Boston Oct 23 Boston Washington Sept 28 20 30 New York Oct 2 3. Probable pitchers Tuesday include Basten at Brooklyn Vesselio Barrett s Ha Philadelphia at New York Possehl and Thompson vs Kennedy and Webb Cincinnati at Chicago Vander Meer vs Ziehmitz. Only game scheduled.

Chicago Cleveland Papish Bearden New York Philadelphia Raschiva Schetb Brissie Washington Boston Scarborouch Dobson St. Louis Detroit Sanford Mattchinson Basten Breoklyn Vesselio Er Barretts Possehl and Thompson Kennedy Webbenneinnatt Vander Meer Iehmitz Wwston G.L

Indians Favored in Tight American League Pennant Race

New York UP reports the Indians as the favorite to win the American League pennant with a strong finish. Bearden Feller and Lemon slated for mound duties as Bearden leads a deep pitching staff. Red Sox and Yankees face tough games and injuries bite both clubs. The Indians benefit from home games against Chicago and Detroit while Boston and New York battle on the road.

Norman Miller New York Red Sox Yankees Cleveland James J. Carroll Indians Sox Boston Washington Athletics

Indians Honor Earley With Orchids Night

Cleveland fans will see Joe Earley honored as the Indians host the Chicago White Sox in a pennant bid game. President Bill Veeck will give 20,000 boxed orchids to the first 20,000 women entering Cleveland Stadium. Orchids, flown from Honolulu, cost about 30,000 dollars and a native Hawaiian girl will distribute them. Veeck hints at an old time Milwaukee night and may limit bleacher seating after a surge of 65,000 ticket requests.

Cleveland INS Joe Earley Joe Cleveland Stadium Indians Chicago White Sox Bill Veech Honolulu Veech Earley Milwaukee Milwaukee Brewers American Association Cleveland Indians Tribe Bill Veeck Veeck Cleveland Post Office

Carlson Out Hawks View Indiana Plays

IOWA CITY AP Iowa grid ders took a quick rook at some Indiana offensives Monday after noon preparing to meet the upset Hoosiers Saturday. The Hawks held a light workout focusing on sore areas with guard Ray Carlson sidelined in street clothes after two field exits last Saturday. Dr Eddie Anderson predicted improvement while the Hawkeye backfield and linebackers worked pass defense and the line protected the passer. Freshmen began fall workouts under yearling coach Leonard Raffensperger on another field.

George Wisconsin Iowa Indiana Taliaferro Bloomington Hawkeyes Howie Brown John Goldsberry Goldsberry Iowa City Hawks Ray Carlson Eddie Anderson Hawkeye Leonard Raffensperger

The Mage Speaks In C.R. Tonight

George Magerkurth, former National League arbiter, delivers the featured address at a banquet of the LaPlant-Choate Foremen's Association at the Montrose hotel. Festivities start at 6 p.m. He recalls humorous career adventures and brushes with famed managers like Leo Durocher. his home is Moline, IL.

LaPlant-Choate Foremen’s Association George Magerkurth National League Montrose Hotel Magerkurth Leo Durocher Moline

Ohio State Uses Sneaky Line to Upset Missouri 21-7

Ohio State took a chance with a shifting seven to nine man line and confusing Missouri to win 21-7. Coach Wes Fesler explained the tactic as a deliberate misdirection to set offensive confusion while Big Nine practice notes covered Indiana Northwestern Michigan Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Purdue and injuries including McDonnell Derricotte Roetman and Schmidt.

Buckeyes Wes Fesler Missouri Fesler Southern California

Cubs Reduce Farm System To Ten Clubs Next Season

Chicago AP reports the Chicago Cubs will cut their minor league farm system from 18 to 10 clubs next season to reduce costs. Eight clubs will be dropped, with identities withheld, all in the lower B, C and D classifications. The Des Moines Bruins of the Western League remain a Cub farm club at Class A.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Jack Sheehan Cubs Des Moines Bruins

Nagy to Frisco in Pirates Werle deal

Southpaw Steve Nagy, who pitched for Indianapolis this season, was released outright to San Francisco by the Pittsburgh Pirates as part payment for pitcher Bill Werle.

Pittsburgh Steve Nagy Indianapolis San Francisco Pittsburgh Pirates Bill Werle

We'll Win Because of Feller Says Lou Boudreau

Cleveland manager Lou Boudreau predicted the Indians would win the pennant with Bob Feller as the big factor. Feller aims to anchor the stretch drive as Gene Bearden and Bob Lemon join the rotation, with Bearden starting tonight against Chicago and Feller returning Wednesday. Boudreau says the pressure is on the Red Sox and Yankees, noting a single loss still leaves Cleveland in a good tie position.

Indians Boudreau Gene Bearden Bob Feller Bob Lemon Tribe Cleveland INS Lou Boudreau Feller Bearden Chicago Lemon Beardon Detroit Red Sox Yankees

Tigers To Use Hal Hutchinson and Trucks In Series

Detroit AP report says Tiger manager Steve O'Neill plans to challenge the Indians by using Hal Newhouser Freddie Hutchinson and Virgil Trucks in a three game series. O'Neill, a former Cleveland catcher, vows to attack the league leaders regardless of hurt feelings.

Detroit Tiger Steve O'Neill Cleveland Indians Indians Steve Hal Newhouser Freddie Hutchinson Virgil Trucks O'Neill Cleveland

Phillies Sign Winnebago Indian Pitcher Thundercloud

Philadelphia Phillies announced the signing of Lawrence Sunshine Thundercloud a 21 year old right hand pitcher from Black River Falls Wisconsin a full blooded Winnebago Indian for the farm team at Appleton Wisconsin Midwest scout Eddie Micramick signed him Monday

Phillies Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Monday Thundercloud Black River Falls Wis Eddie Micramick Phils Midwest Appleton

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