Cedar Rapids Drops Two But Stays Atop League
Cedar Rapids Indians lose two of three in a nightcap sweep by Keokuk as Keokuk rakes 20 hits in a 17-2 opener. Evansville and Quincy split, Terre Haute edges Quad Cities over 16 innings, Burlington wins 6-3 in 10th and 2-1 in nightcap. Schedule set for Saturday.
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Associated Press
Keokuk
Cedar Rapids Indians
Evansville
Indians
Pedro Ballister
Art Pennington
Joe Schmidt
Leo Daley
Quincy
Terre Haute
Quad Cities
Burlington
Waterloo
Jim James
Paul Buckhout
Cedar Rapids
New Leaders Take Over In Bowling Tourney
In Pla Mar alleys women’s Doubleheader, Margaret Macias and Ruth York top a 1155 total Friday night to surpass the 1141 set by Jeanette Barthus and Ida Taylor. This weekend features out-of-town squads vying for prize money, with 20-man Bettendorf group tonight and delegations from Ottumwa Center Ville Burlington Maquoketa Sunday.
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Pla-Mar
Margaret Macias
Ruth York
Jeanette Barthus
Ida Tayior
Bettendorf
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Dwyer Wins Two Geneva Events at Memorial Day Meet
Larry Dwyer stood out at the Memorial Day tournament at Geneva Country Club. He placed second in the flag tournament in the morning and won the closest to the cup contest in the same event.
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Larry Dwyer
Geneva Country Club
Dwyer
Stranahan Seeks Third British Amateur Title
Frank Stranahan of Toledo Ohio aims to become the first American to win the British amateur golf championship three times at Prestwick Scotland facing Harvie Ward of Tarboro North Carolina in a 36 hole final. The All American final marks a third straight year in this event. Stranahan previously won in 1948 and 1950 with Dick Chapman as a past finalist. Regardless of outcome the winner sends the trophy to the United States for the 11th time since 1926.
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Prestwick
Scotland
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Harvie Ward
Tarboro
N. C
Stranahan
Dick Chapman
Pinehurst
Chapman
Charlie Coe
Oklahoma City
Maatch
United States
Jesse Sweetzer
Red Sox Open Local Baseball Season Sunday
The Muscatine Red Sox begin the 1952 season Sunday at League field against the Davenport Bendix of the Muny League at 2 30 p m. Fred Havemann will pitch with Don Grensing catching. Infielders are Ben Frost Bob Berry Dick Rauschenberger and Dave Funk. Outfielders are Dick Petersen Mel Clark and Don Calvert. Darrel Yocum and Butch Ebers join next week. Postmaster Al Barry to throw first ball.
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Muscatine Red Sox
Davenport Bendix
Theendix
George Magerkurth
George Long
Red Sox
Fred Havemann
Don Grensing
Ben Frost
Bob Berry
Dick Rauschenberger
Dave Funk
Dick Petersen
Mel Clark
Don Calvert
Darrel Yocum
Butch Ebers
al Barry
Geneva Golf Notes Include Driving Test and Ladies Contests
No. 2 and a 300 yard drive capped the driving contest. Dr R N Hursh won the flag tournament with Hollis Gentry second and Charlie Meerdink fourth among 51 entrants. Ladies day saw Helen Swineford net 38 and Clive Pratt take low putt at 13 for nine holes.
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R. N. Hursh
Hollis Gentry
Charlie Meerdink
Helen Swineford
Clive Pratt
Geneva
Ben Hogan
Iowa Qualifies Seven In Big 10 Track Meet
Iowa, with seven qualifiers led by Leroy Ebert DuWayne Dietz Ira Murchison Ted Wheeler Gary Scott and Clyde Garner, advances to the Western Conference finals at Michigan with Illinois Michigan State Iowa chasing titles as Illinois tops prelims amid strong showings from Michigan.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Illinois
Michigan
Illini
Don McEwen
John Ross
Roland Nilsson
Jack Carroll
Chilo McSween
Joel McNulty
Dick Coleman
Dick Calisch
Ron Mitchell
Willie Williams
Michigan State
Iowa
University of Michigan
Ferry Field
Indiana
Ohio State
Minnesota
Leroy Ebert
du- Wayne Dietz
Ira Murchison
Ted Wheeler
Gary Scott
Clyde Gardner
Michigan Leads Big Ten Golf Team Championship
Michigan with 754 after 36 holes leads the Big Ten team golf championship at Champaign Illinois. Russ Johnson 19 from Rockford Illinois shot 70 76 to 146, top individual by one stroke over Wisconsin’s Doug Koepcke 73 74 147. Ohio State second in team race at 774 followed by Purdue and Wisconsin.
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Champaign
Ill
Michigan
Russ Johnson
Ohio State
Johnson
Rockford
University of Illinois
Wisconsin
Doug Koepcke
Lowell Leclair
Elliott Phillips
Indiana
Purdue
Northwestern
Minnesota
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan State
Indiana Leads Big Ten Tennis Title Race
Indiana, undefeated, held a 50-46 edge over Michigan State at the wind-up of the Big Ten tennis meet in Evanston. Stan Drobac of Michigan State vs Norman Barnes of Iowa for the No 1 singles crown after Drobac beat Jim Daley WI 6-0 6-2 and Barnes beat Bob Burnham IN 7-5 6-2.
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Evanston
Ill
Indiana
Michigan State
Iowa
Northwestern
Illinois
Michigan
Purdue
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Minnesota
Stan Drobac
Norman Barnes
Drobac
Jim Daley
Barnes
Bob Burnham
Twilight League Bowlers Elect 1952 53 Officers
Officers chosen for the 1952 53 Twilight League season are Marcia Belter as president Doris Swank as vice president and Margaret Kranz as secretary treasurer. The annual banquet is set for 6 p m Thursday June 5 with the group meeting at the club room.
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Marcia Belter
Doris Swank
Margaret Kranz
Ruttman Sets New Record in 500 Mile Indy Win
Troy Ruttman at 22 became the youngest winner of the Indianapolis 500, driving a Lynwood California car to a race record 3 hours 43 minutes 41.88 seconds at 128.922 mph. Bill Vukovich led most laps before a steering shaft failure ended his bid. Sam Hanks and Duane Carter finished third and fourth respectively, with Jim Rathmann second in a Grancor Wynn’s special.
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Indianapolis
Troy Ruttman
Bill Vukovich
Vukovich
Ruttman
Lynwood
Calif
J. C. Agajanian
San Pedro
Howard Keck
Los Angeles
Vucovich
Fresno
Ralph de Palma
Louis Meyer
DePalma
Joe Dawson
Meyer
Wilbur Shaw
Jim Rathmann
Chicago
Grancor Wynn
Sam Hanks
Glendale
Duane Carter
Culver City
Chicagoans Spark Bowling Tourney
Chicagoans fueled the American Bowling Congress tournament with notable scores on Friday. Robert Hart 24 year old office supply salesman posted games of 214 231 and 262 for 707 tying Walter Yochim of Erie for sixth in singles. Andrew Rogoznica 26 cracked 1 895 in all events earning a strong place among prize winners despite missing the top ten.
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Milwaukee
Robert Hart
Walter Yochim
Erie
P. A
Andrew Rogoznica
ABC
VFW Softball Tournament Set For June 15 At League Field
Veterans of Foreign Wars will host an eight team softball tournament at League field on Sunday June 15. First prize is 100 dollars, second 50 dollars, third 20 dollars. Entry fee 20 dollars. Teams will be chosen by first eight to apply. First round games start 8 a.m. seven innings. League field is reported in top shape for the event.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
League Field
Frank Bisesi
VFW
British Army Surgeon Wrote Yankee Doodle Popular Song
A British army surgeon authored Yankee Doodle, which the colonists adopted as a marching tune during the American Revolutionary War, symbolizing colonial defiance and popular morale. The tune spread widely and became emblematic of both sides.
Peanut origins tied to slave voyages to America
Historical note links peanuts to the Middle Passage with ships transporting enslaved Africans. The crop reportedly fed enslaved people during the transatlantic voyage, reflecting a harsh aspect of early American agricultural and labor systems.
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America
Africa
Savage tribes used kites, Britannica states
An Britannica encyclopedia note claims that kites have been employed by savage tribes since ancient times, reflecting long standing cultural use.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
Dodgers and White Sox Win Twinbill Showdowns
Dodgers star Gil Hodges ends slump with eight RBIs across two wins as Brooklyn sweeps the Braves 5-4 and 11-2. Minnie Minoso returns from injury to power Chicago past Cleveland 7-2 and 3-1, lifting American League pennant chase. The day also sees Giants, Cubs, and Pirates winning while Senators and A’s split with the reigning champions facing setbacks.
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Orlo Robertson
Associated Press
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago White Sox
Gil Hodges
Dodgers
Minnie Minoso
White Sox
Hodges
Boston Braves
Gil
Brooks
New York Giants
Minoso
Chicagoans
Cleveland Indians
Minnie
Joe Dobson
Giants
Philadelphia
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Joe Garagiola
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis
Boston Red Sox
Indians
Eddie Yost
Washington Senators
Senators
Yankees
Bobby Shantz
Bob Hooper
Philadelphia Athletics
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Bengals
Brownies
Joe Demaestri
Big Ten approves 1953 meets dates in Ann Arbor
Athletic directors and faculty representatives approved 1953 Big Ten events. Swimming at Iowa runs March 5 6 7 while wrestling goes March 6 7 at Indiana. Fencing at Ohio State March 7 and gymnastics at Michigan State March 6 7. Indoor track at Illinois March 6 7 and outdoor track at Purdue May 29 30.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Iowa
Indiana
Ohio State
Michigan State
Ilinois
Purdue
Baseball Standings and Daily Schedule Across Two Leagues
American League standings show Cleveland, Washington and Chicago leading with mixed records as New York, St. Louis and Philadelphia struggle. Today's matchups include Cleveland at New York and Chicago at Boston with several pitchers listed. National League standings place New York and Brooklyn atop the table with Chicago and Cincinnati in pursuit as Philadelphia hosts Pittsburgh. Sunday fixtures feature Cleveland at New York and St. Louis at Philadelphia among others.
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W. L. Pet
Cleveland
Ae de i .Ccenee Inc
Washington
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Len
Lopat
Boston
Griss
Scarborough
Madison
Harrist
Byrd
Stu
Sleater
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Vaughn and Breedlove Take Wins in Handicap Tourney
Charles Vaughn and Walter Breedlove tied for first with a net 64 at Park Lane on Memorial Day. L C Barry and Pat McRoberts tied for third with 65s as George Boldt posted the day’s low 75. A two ball foursome picnic supper and dancing closed Memorial Day activities at the club.
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Charles Vaughn
Walter Breedlove
Park Lane
L. C. Barry
Pat McRoberts
George Boldt
Bowling League Final Standings and Highs
The Bowling League posts final standings with C. C. Hakes & Co. leading high team series at 788 and Muscatine Bank & Trust Co. taking top team game at 397. Beverly Brei earns high individual series 289 and high game 163. second-place scorers include Margaret Kranz 265 and Doris Swank 148.
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V. L. Huttig Office
C. C. Hakes & Co
Montgomery Ward
Grain Processing Corp
Huttig Factory
Muscatine Bank & Trust Co
Faleveill
Beverly Brei
Margaret Kranz
Doris Swank
Montgomery Ward Huttig Factory
Talkington
Frances Smith
Marion Barton
Vander Horn
Darlene Warren
Blind
Gandicap
Handicap
Mangrum Takes Narrow Lead in Western Open Golf
Mangrum holds a two under par 138 lead at the Western Open as 63 players enter the third round at Westwood Country Club. Tommy Bolt slips to second at 141 after a 73, with Jim Frisinia, Earl Wilde, Jim Ferrier, and Freddie Haas chasing in a four way tie for sixth at 144.
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St. Louis
Lloyd Mangrum
Westwood Country Club
Mangrum
Tommy Bolt
Durham
N. C
Jim Frisinia
Taylorville
Ill
Earl Wilde
Rock Island
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Freddie Haas
New Orleans
Polar Land Elevations Relative to Sea Level
The South Pole surface sits about 10,000 feet above sea level while the North Pole surface lies roughly 10,000 feet below sea level. This contrast highlights the topographic extremes between the polar regions.
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South Pole
North Pole
Insurance promises peace of mind for household goods
Insurance of all kinds brings peace of mind and rest. It covers household goods personal effects clothing jewelry furs silverware and guards against burglary robbery theft and hold up and theft away from home.
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Northwood Club
Dallas
Hogan
USC
PGA
Muscatine
Tom E Lange
Muscatine County
Fred Agajanian
Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charles
NEA
Roth Company
Grandview Ave
Prag
Possehl
Ridzik
Muir
Vaughn and
Breedlove
Muse
Bk. & Tr. Co
Pearl Evans
Donna Grell
M. Godanour
Delores Burns
Richtenwald
Walter
Maber-Dalenger
Hoit-Jensen
Thede-Gentry
Riswold-Bently
Kurriger-Aull
L. Hart Poseveee Orosp. Kurriger
M. Jensen
L. Aull
Silberhorn
al Oest
R. Marshall
Vern Thede
Naber
Salemink Tessa
Ballenger
Townsend
Lichtenwald
Riswold Salemanasiee
Arinrits Bs
Aed
Weds «Insurance Group
E. E. Bloom
Insurance Central State Bank
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