Oelwein Falls to Ottumwa in State Tourney Round Two
In Des Moines yesterday Ottumwa’s powerful nine defeated Oelwein 14 to 4 ending the local nine’s bid in the second round after a 6 to 1 victory over Nevada. Oelwein tallied six runs on six hits with two errors while Nevada had four hits and two errors. Battery for Oelwein was Walter and Kleine with Grooms Doolittle and Black for Nevada.
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Stanley Defeats Elks 7 1 In Early Inning Battle
In Stanley last night the Stanley softball team beat the Elks 7 to 1 with all runs scored in first two innings. Stanley had 7 runs, 10 hits and 2 errors while the Elks had 1 run, 5 hits and 2 errors. Battery for Stanley was James and James. for the Elks Shoemaker and Edink. William Follmer umpired. Stanley remains undefeated in the league as Oelwein VFW is set to play Monday, July 1 in Stanley. Moose Panters topple Moose 16 to 5 at Wing's Park. Moose batters were King Wine and Heninger. Coliseum girls beat Maynard 12 to 6 with LaPierre and Burns in the battery. Vets lose 12 to ? in Wing's game, five innings to clear for Moose Pan contest.
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Northeast Ward Wins in a Thriller at Wing's Park
The Northeast ward softball team defeated the Northwest team 21 to 0 in a rough game at Wing's Park yesterday afternoon. The Northeast battery was Clemens and Clark with Grasso and Greco for Northwest and Willet. The score at the seventh inning was 17 to 17 as the Southeast did not appear, forfeiting to the Southwest.
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Suggs and Berg Reach 1940s Western Open Final Showdown
Fort Louise Suggs, a Georgia lightweight, defeats defending champion Mrs. George Zaharias by one hole in the 36 hole final of the women's western open. Patty Berg, a two time former champion, advances by beating Dorothy Kirby in a tight match to meet Suggs in the final. Berg nursing a sore left knee, clinches her spot with a one over five par on the final green.
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Orioles at Denver Tomorrow Delwein Team Faces Strong Opponent
The Delwein Orioles travel to Denver to meet the Denver nine on the Denver diamond. Manager John Hosmer says the Orioles will have a complete team for Sundays 2 o clock start. Another tennis entry notes Nancy Aversa advancing in the girls tournament.
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Coliseum Girls Beat Maynard 12 to 4 In Rematch Victory
Behind Shirley LaPierre’s steady pitching the Coliseum team defeated Maynard 12 to 4 to avenge an earlier loss. Loyola Burke and Maxine Stanford led at the plate with 3 hits each, while Coliseum fielders and Maynard’s Helen Gordon and Janet Sykes turned in solid defense. The two clubs schedule a rematch Monday night at 7 p.m.
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Mayinard
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Mrs. Burn
Helen Gordon
Janet Sykes
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Martha Clark
Mrs Burns
Barbara Downey
Delores Verbeck
Shirley Driscoll
Delva Brown
Davenport Stops League Leaders in Eggers League Play
Davenport cut the league lead to two and a half games by beating Danville 8 to 7. The Cubs rallied with a five run second inning to avenge a previous loss to the leaders. Evansville fell further behind after a 6 to 4 loss to Springfield as Springfield scored in the third and fourth frames. Decatur shut down Waterloo 7 to 3 behind Davis six hitter. Terre Haute defeated Quincy 6 to 3 to push Quincy back into the cellar.
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Favorite Radio Programs on Major Networks Saturday Night
A schedule listing WMT CBS MBS and KXEL W H O programs from 6:00 pm to 12:30 am. It covers That includes Those Websters Mayor of the Town Hit Parade Tony Martin Show Celebrity Club Eagles Program Academy Award Theater Hollywood Star Time Gene Claussen Sports Program Singing Sam Modern Moods News Off The Record Sign Off National Barn Dance Town Barn Dance Frolic Sunset Corners Frolic Jamboree Barn Dance Party Barn Dance Jubilee Barn Dance Carnival News Dick Ballou Orch Judy Canova Show Bobby Meeker & His Orch Music News Sign Off.
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Sunday Evening Radio Schedule Highlights and Lineup
A detailed listing of CBS RS and NBC WHO programs from 6:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight, including show titles such as Pilot & Bombardier, Crime Doctor, Meet Corliss Archer, Star Theater, What About Housing, and Old Fashioned Revival. Also notes news, religious and music features, with sign offs at midnight.
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Bombardier
Corliss Archer
Star Theater
Cedric Foster
Alvina Rey
Monday Evening Radio Schedule Listings 1946
Radio guide for Monday listings across CBS and WHO stations. Highlights include Forever Ernest, Jock Kirkwood, Screen Guild Players, Bob Hawk Show, Lum and Abner, Ed Sullivan’s Pipelines, Benny Goodman Orchestra, Nat Brandwynne and Pacific Story The Burma Front, with news segments and late-night sign off.
Padlock on Dodge park dog track over back taxes
Council Bluffs enters the Dodge park dog track behind a padlock after county treasurer J. Martin Petersen announces $9,800 in back taxes owed on the grandstand and equipment. The kennel club has vanished from the area amid threats of anti gambling prosecutions. Meanwhile Pasadena weighs whether professional teams may use the Rose Bowl, a question raised by the Tournament of Roses association.
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Major League Standings and Batsmen Leaders
Leading NL batters include Walker of Brooklyn with 87 hits in 230 AB and a .379 average notation, Musial of St. Louis with 92 runs and 369 RBIs, Hopp of Boston with 68 hits in 196 AB and a .347 average, Reiser of Brooklyn with 61 RBIs and 319 average, and AMERICAN LEAGUE stars Vernon of Washington with 81 RBIs, Williams of Boston with 85 runs and .356, Berardino of St. Louis with 87 RBIs, Keller of New York with 77 RBIs, and DiMaggio of Boston with 68 hits in 204 AB. Home run leaders include Williams, Greenberg, Keller, DiMaggio, and Mize with 22 or more. Advertising note: Want ads bring results.
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Champion Floors Stolz Six Times To Keep Title
New York New six times, Bob Front Montgomery retained the lightweight title with a 13th round knockout of Allie Stolz at Madison Square Garden before 10,872 fans. Stolz, slowed by a four and a half month layoff including marriage, staggered to his feet five times and fought back but tired after round eight, finally knocked out at 2:54 of the 18th.
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Lanier Loses First Mexico City Fight with Reds
Lanier suffers first defeat south of the border as the Mexico City Reds edge the Veracruz Blues 5 to 3 in a 12 inning game. Lanier and Harry Feldman share the Blues moundwalk with Feldman allowing eight to 29 Redmen while Lanier yields two hits.
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Stanley nine fields left handed third sacker in strong softball run
Vic Gallo notes Stanley's softball strength led by pitcher Clark James and slugger Swede Kenniston. Orioles travel to Denver to avenge an earlier overtime defeat at the Oclwein ballpark as a revamped Denver club hosts the rematch. Tennis entries pour in for upcoming tournament with registrations via Wings park officials.
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Kenniston
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World’s Best Little Army In Hollywood of Course
Hollywood builds a 1000 man virtual army led by Louis van den Ecker with fighters from the United States Mexico the Philippines and Canada. He claims rapid mobilization and outfitting for film scenes while recounting wartime service in France Indochina and Africa. The piece notes veterans and the use of historic uniforms and insignia for cinema.
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Youth softball league idea praised by local writer
The piece notes N' Kens Sporting Goods offers to submit names, praises Wings Park kids games, and advocates starting a girls youth softball league to develop talent for the future with coaching and fan interest potential.
Clay Court Tournament Opens With 127 Entrants
The national clay courts tennis championship at River Forest opens title play with a 127 player field. Davis Cup contenders lead, challenging the men's singles crown held by Bill Talbert of Wilmington Delaware as the 36 year event starts.
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