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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1948
Page
3
Monona edged Oelwein 5 to 4 after a tight game that featured a three run burst in the third and a late counter by the Huskies. Lambert doubled to reach second in the seventh as Monona pressed for a win.
Chado pitched for the Huskies striking out eight and walking two while Balekos and Lambert worked for Monona, combining for nine strikeouts and five walks.
Jamaica speedster Herb McKenley will run in the national AAU Track championships at Milwaukee July 2 and 3 as a semifinal trials for the U S Olympic team. AAU secretary treasurer Ferris says McKenley will not count toward the U S squad even if he wins, leaving six runners behind him to qualify for final Olympic trials at Evanston July 9 and 10.
United Press reports the Pueblo Dodgers edged the Des Moines Bruins 4 to 3 in 10 innings to end Des Moines eight game winning streak in the Western league. Turk Lown pitched a scoreless 10th to seal the win as Pueblo capitalized on late rallies.
The schedule lists six matchups at Mik's Country: Team 1 versus Team 2, Team 3 versus Team 4, Team 5 versus Team 6, Team 7 versus Team 8, Team 9 versus Team 10, and Team 11 versus Team 12. Current standings show Team 1 on 715 points, Team 2 on 211, Team 3 on 13, Team 4 on 18, Team 5 on 16, Team 6 on 15, Team 7 on 8, Team 8 on 3, Team 9 on 11, Team 10 on 5, Team 11 on 8, and Team 12 on 10. The round must be completed before June 21.
18 year old Gene Slack of Oskaloosa shot two over par 74 to top 127 qualifying scores in the Iowa Junior Golf tournament at Des Moines Golf and Country Club. David Rossey of Cedar Rapids was second with 75, while 1947 champion Dick Anderson of Boone and finalist Gerri Cannon of Iowa City failed to qualify. A playoff narrowed six 84 players to two entrants, Jack Steweart of Fairfield and Pat Healdy of Boone, into the championship bracket.
Clermont selects Lorraine Kittleson to represent the city at Girls State next week at Grinnell College. She is a junior with strong scholastic standing and leadership, chosen by the American Legion Auxiliary. local unit covers the $35.00 admittance and transportation, plus $5 for spending money. Girls depart Sunday morning.
Danville split a doubleheader with Waterloo in the 3-1-1 league yesterday. In the first game Danville lost 4 to 2 after five errors but won the second 8 to 7 as a ninth inning run broke a 7-7 tie. Waterloo outhit 11 to 9 in the nightcap. Decatur, last in the standings, also split with Davenport, taking the opener 5 to 2 and losing 3 to 2. Rain halted Springfield at Evansville and Quincy at Terre Haute. Today Terre Haute visits Evansville, Danville hosts Waterloo, and Decatur plays Davenport.
Northeast Iowa Softball League standings as of Sunday list team placements and current records. Key teams vie for top spots as early season action shapes the race, with headliners and results shaping the table.
Harness horses and running horses will race at 8 p m under lights at the Buchanan county fair grounds in Independence Sunday night. Spectators will see the Rowan mechanical starting gate used in Iowa for the second time. The program features six heats of harness races with 224 pace 2 24 trot and 2 18 trot plus two running races a 4 1/2 furlong and a 5 8 mile.
The Cleveland Indians sent rookie Bil Kennedy and other pieces plus cash to acquire Sam Zoldak, a 25 year old left hander from the St. Louis Browns, just before midnight deadline. The deal includes one player to be named later and a large cash amount, as announced by the Indians front office. Westgate Loses to Friendly Tavern Waterloo 11 Waterloo 5 in Westgate game with Plasier Weidemeier batting for Westgate Lamb Witharm for Waterloo.
Milwaukee narrowed the American Association gap to three and a half games by routing Columbus 3 to 60 as Indianapolis fell 6 to 4 to St Paul. St Paul moved within two games of the leaders in third place while Toledo beat Minneapolis 5 to 2 and the Louisanie Colonels shellacked Kansas City 10 to 3.
GRENLOCH New Jersey trainer Dan Florio denied Jersey Joe Walcott has gone in state for his June 23 bout with Joe Louis. Florio said Walcott’s remaining rounds will total 10 or 11, conflicting with prior reports of at least eight. He noted Walcott looked stale in a sparring drill, though Florio later said the fighter showed no signs of stale ness and was simply taking it easy.
The British PGA proposes September 16 to 20 for this year's Ryder Cup matches in London. Last year the Americans defeated Britain 11 to 1 at Portland Oregon.
Arlington residents and visitors share summer plans and academic milestones. Veryl Meyers earned a high distinction B.A. in commerce at Iowa City and will study law at Ann Arbor. Don Meyers and Elmer Nus earned master's degrees, Don in pharmacy and Elmer in English. Many locals and relatives visit, travel to Cedar Falls, Mason City, Waterloo, and Minnesota, with several heading to Ann Arbor and Omaha University for summer work.
Neighbors and relatives gather for weekend visits and showers of good will. Families from West Union Fayette Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Strawberry Point join gatherings at Oelwein Durant and nearby farms. The 71 Club hosts a full day meeting at Sam Manderfield’s with a picnic and group photos.
The Pleasant Ridge club met Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Chet Hall Fayette. Mr and Mrs Don Hinkie and family spent the weekend at the parental Oscar Hinkle home. Marquette Mr and Mrs Bernard Reisner and daughter West Union were Sunday guests in the Roy and Derry Leonhart homes. Mrs Mildred DeWard and Janet went to Waterloo Friday and attended the wedding and reception.
In Fairbank Janet stayed to visit her grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Buserly and relatives in Waterloo. Rosalba Humphrey visited her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Howard Lanahan in Fayette. Dawson Clark jr. from Corpus Christi Texas visited with his parents Dawson Clark sr and Mrs Ben Hulbert. Lyle Herrling from Kansas City spent time with his family in Waterloo. Several girls attended summer school at Pavine.
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