Central College opens 1956 track season at Drake meet
Central College's Flying Dutchmen begin 1956 with the AAU Indoor Meet at Drake. Coach Babe Tysseling describes the squad as the strongest in three years, led by Damsteegt and Hiemstra in distance and sprint events. The baseball team, under Coach M J Kregel, also starts with five returning lettermen and strong infield. Schedule lists early meets and doubleheaders through May, with Drake Relays and Iowa Conference looming.
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Central Women Lead In Intramural Sports At Central College
Central College hosts a robust intramural program led by Frances De Jong and the Women's Athletic Association. Tennis badminton volleyball basketball softball and a chairperson system drive weekly Thursday events with point awards for leadership team success and participation. Basketball currently shows a three way tie for first as Freshman A Sophomore A and Sophomore B vie for intramural glory.
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Wilma Roorda
Central Netmen Prepare for Strenuous Season at Central
Central College tennis opens April 10 against Simpson amid heavy practice in the gym against the wall. Coach James Graham works to identify two new starters, with returning seniors Linus Young and Elliot Tanis leading a roster that includes Jack Smies, George Weidenbacher, Roger Bruggink, Steve Barnes, and others. The squad recalls early Central clay courts and historic two-man doubles tactics, with a 1940s shift to cement courts in 1941 and ongoing summer tournaments led by Ray De Haan and Reverend William Goulooze recently. Schedule lists Simpson (Apr 10) and Drake (Apr 17) among key matches, with finals set for May 18-19 at Simpson.
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Four Pella Meteors Remember Babe Ruth Expose
Four Pella baseball players from 1922 recall meeting Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel during a Perry barnstorming trip. Harold Sack still cherishes a photo from the game and Ruth even wore Sack’s glove after the match. Perry won 10 to 4.
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The Glove That Ruth Wore at Bat in 1922
The report notes Ruth’s glove on display with a possible signature from 1922. Pella started strong, scoring in the first inning as John Rifkhan Don Gale and Heck Gale bunted safely. Bob Meusel then hit a home run to clear the bases.
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Ruth’s Infrequent Home Run Streak Ends Quietly
The Men who played with Ruth on base later in the game could not run them around the bases as the Sultan of Swat failed to hit a home run, though he did notch a triple in a surprising performance.
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WAA Officers Named in Annual Roster
Eleanor Wubbena heads the list alongside Gussie Nordstrom Ardene Sandbulte Delores Rempe Glenys Nederhoff Fritz Vander Wilt and Jeannine Kosila. Other officers include Norma Kuiper vice president Eleanor Wubbena publicity and Ruth Pipple secretary treasurer.
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