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TPivo Wins in Row For PittsburgnTr- 16- Iowa City Press-Citizen- Aug. 18, Idol Pirates Now Talk of League in their private battle for fifth place in the American league. the Dodgers on five hits. Frank Thomas drove in three of ths four run's. By BEX PHLEGAR AP 8ports Writer Three years ago Branch A single by Bobby Avua with Johnny also traded New York Yankees won their eighth in a row, 11-1, oyer Philadelphia, and again failed to close the three game gap on the Cleveland Indians, who came from behind In the last of the ninth and nipped Detroit a-s for their seventh straight.

the bases loaded In the ninth brought victory to the Indians after Detroit twice had held one- away by the graves during the winter, won his 18th game against run leads. Bob Lemon, who won Rickey invited a group of sports writers to attend the 1954 World Series in Pittsburgh. three losses for the Giants. Boo his 17th game, drove In the tying run in the ninth with a single. Lemon has eight victories in the last four weeks.

Both Chicago teams won double-headers. The Cubs whipped Cincinnati, 5-0 and 6-1. The White snr defeated Baltimore, 2-0 and The only way Pittsburgh by Hofman drove in four runs with a pair of homers, and a single. Willie Mays smashed a triple and three singles in four times up, running his hitting streak, to 18 games. The Yankees turned an easy will see the 1954 World Series is by television.

But the old master's amazing assortment of greying veterans and fuss- victory into a runaway at Philadelphia with six runs in the ninth 3-1. Boston edged Washington, 4-3, In the American league, tne inning. Bill Skowron's pinch-hit; grand-slam homer was the big scsfrt mmmwfimm'-'K '-v7 I. lis cheeked youngsters apparently blow. is going to have a lot to say about where the series- will be played.

Billy Pierce and Virgil Trucks combined for the White Sox' I I I rT-riTn--n-nniws Istt skv-Js- JOHN HALL GEORGE KRESS ROGER SWEDBERG CAMERON CUMMINS shuout victory over Baltimore. Pierce, who struck out five in a row at one point, was lifted after walking two men In the eighth. The last-place Pirates owa today's longest winning streak In the National teagne five games, Including a 4-S triumph Tuesday night ever the bewildered Brooklyn Dodger. Pittsburgh had woa of Its last 11, the best record by Pirate team since 1949. The Dodgers had reason to be The Sox beat Bob Kuzava for ths second time in a week in ths nightcap with an 11-hit attack.

Kress Is Question-Mark Because of Knee Injury Four Strong Veterans Pace Iowa Tackles bewildered. This was their second loss in Forbes Field In seven i of sophomores who could help A pinch homer by Joe Frailer with two aboard in the seventh brought Jim Wilson his first defeat. Wilson had wob eight for Milwaukee, four of them shutouts and one a no-hitter. Brooks Lawrence won his 11th game since Joining the Cardinals in late June. Brooklyn scored twice in the A starts this season.

In 1953 and when they get experience. But the Hawkeyes will Don Chelf and Jerry Clark, the 1953 (Note: Here is No. of six stories about Iowa football candidates by position. In the. next guards and fullbacks will be discussed.) more and if he can not operate at full effectiveness, the Iowa tackle prospects will take a drop.

Coaches are keeping their fingers crossed for the big man can be of great help. 1953 they lost there only twice. in 1353. Ha lacks experience now bu should come along as a capable fill-in, coaches Boyd Green, Omaha, reserve end last year, learned fast after his shift to tackle and looks good as a blocker. Green is a 195-pound Pittsburgh's streak became regulars.

Cummins, at about 210, did the longest when the UUwaukee Braves were beaten 4-1 by St Louis, ending a nine-game string. The league-leading New well In 1953, showing good steadiness and in two seasons A strong figure in Iowa plans is Rodger Swedberg, who came junior. fast late last season. Swedberg, has gained considerable exper York Giants beat Philadelphia. Sophomores do not figure in Iowa plans although there ience although never as a regu first inning on a walk, a single by Pee Wee Reese and a double by Walt Moryn.

Surkont walked seven in the first five innings but only his first inning pass to Junior Gilliam hurt him. In the fourth he struck out Duke 215 and 6-1, has the size and quickness to make a star line lar. He likes rough going and always is the chance that several 8-3, putting them two games In front of Brooklyn, 4l ahead of the Braves. man. He moves very well can take it.

may develop better than fore Swedberg won a letter as a shot A question mark must be put cast. Such is Dick Deasy, Chi Max Surkont, one of the putter on the Hawkeye track Size, speed and steadiness, big assets of any linemen, are possessed by the four lettermen among the University of Iowa tackle candidates. The veterans are Seniors Cameron Cummins of Cedar Rapids and John Hall of Chicago, and Juniors Rodger Swedberg of Sycamore, 111., and George Kress of Dubuque. I Backing them up are two squadmen of 1953 and a couple Snider with the bases loaded and after the name of George Kress. cago, 111., 205 pounds and a pitchers Milwaukee decided It He hurt a leg in spring practice two out.

student. Deasy could be of great didn't need this season, beat team. John Hall specializes on de-fense and because of his expert- help if he comes along. game when he fell in the open field and later had an operation. w)BaI 1 The 235-lb.

athlete has been tak Rossie Stops ence is given a prominent place in Iowa line plans. Hall, who originally came up from the junior insr treatments all summer but his knee still is stiff. Carroll Johnson, 200-pounder from Ft. Dodge, is strong bnt may be a year away from best effectiveness. Burton Bordlne, Milan, has been shifted from end' and his tackle usefulness Is yet unknown.

He played well as a sopho- HEADING FOR AN OUT Frankle Baumholfa of the Chicago Cubs heads Into outstretched mitt of Catcher Andy Scmkv Ick of Cincinnati In the first Inning at Chicago Tuesday. Baura-holtx was attempting to score from second and a perfect throw from center nipped him at the plate In the first game of a double-header. Umpire Babe PinelU races to first base side for a better view. varsity, has been a fullback, end guard and tackle. He Is a.

215-pounder with speed and good agility, along with, desire. Detroiterm 6-RoundBout Top Men's Average Other candidates are Phillip Back of this quartet are Ken Cummins, 200, Cedar Rapids, neth Jehle, West Liberty, a 210-pounder who was on the squad Looks lite Wise Old Owl- brother of Cameron; Bob Eli- DETROIT UP) Rallying twice, Iowa Athletes Have basich, 185, Gary, Ray Hold NATIONAL LtAGtT! W. 1- PCT. New Tork ....71 -M7 Brooklva 47 48 .579 er, 200, Mason City; and Donald Salva, 200, Buffalo, N.Y. (over a student).

These are sophomores. Stanley Davis, 200, Glen- once from a low blow. Bob Rossie of Iowa City, punched but a unanimous six-round decision over Chuck Price, Detroit, Tuesday night. 6.B. 4'4 14 114 a Philadelphia .491 Good Grade Marks Cincinnati S3 .475 M.

Lonis 65 61 .474 Rocky Feels Best When He's Busy Rickey May Laugh Last Pirates BY GIB STALEY I wod, was a reserve fullback last year now learning the tackle Chiracs- 4 11 .393 Fittabnrrk 44 73 chores. This, is a story of scholarship figures of University of Iowa athletes which shows that the Hawkeyes deserve; -respect in the classroom as well as in their respective athletic competition, i It is the highlights of the scholarship report for 1953- 1 1 54. prepared by Dr. F. S.

Beebee Cancels Orders GROSSINGER, UP) PITTSBURGH'WP) There's no pennant talk buzzing The slam-bang fight was a co-feature at the, Motor City Arena. Rossie weighed 150 Vj to Price's 146 12. Thee were no knock downs. Although Rossie took a commanding lead in the first round and never lost it, the bout was halted for five minutes in the BMday Began Tiew Tork 8, Philadelphia Pittftbarft-h 4, Brooklya St. Louis 4, Milwaukee 1 Chicago 5-7, Cincinnati (-1 Wednesday' Game Brooklya at Pittsbarch (night) Philadelphia' at New York St.

Loais at Milwaukee (ni(ht) Cincinnati at Chlcaro Thursday'! Games Philadelphia at New York Brooklya at Plttsburih St. Lonia at Milwaukee Cincinnati at Chicago Rocky Marciano figures the 15 rounds he boxed against Ezzard in the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates today but the loyal fans who have insisted General Manager Branch Rickey For Material To Televise Fight HOLLYWOOD UP) A Nation will produce a winner-are bursting at the seams. of the department of athletics for the information of Iowa coaches in eleven sports. Charles June 17 did him more good than 200 rounds in training camp. Consequently, the heavyweight champ will warm up for The Pirates are in last place the National league but second round after the Iowan was struck a low blow.

And one of the most interest 20,102 fans turned out Tuesday the September 15 rematch with W. al Theaters spokesman said Tues ing points is that the cholastic rounds of gym work. night to watch them spot the Brooklyn Dodgers two runs in the day night that the chain has can U.S. DOUBLES TEAM OFF TO SHAKY START By BOB HOOBING BROOKXINE, Mass. UP) Hugh Leffingwell Hospitalized Again PCT.

G.B. .716 3 .448 31 .417 S4V4 .3.1 44 .331 45 first inning, then come through celled orders for $200,000 In Cleveland ....83 33 New York 37 Chicago 76 44 Detroit 4 Washington ..49 Mi Boston 48 67 Philadelphia 77 Baltimore 39 79 grade point average (4.00 is or perfect) of varsity men in nine of the sports is superior to the all-university men's average. MG Special Smashes 17 Records in 12-Hour Run with a 4-2 victory for their fifth consecutive win The crowd was the largest to watch a night home equipment which was to have been used to televise the Mar-ciano-Charles prizefight for Na "I know It's not practical for the champ to fight more than once or twice a year," he said. "But I felt the best when I was going steady every month or so, like 1951 when I boxed seven times." 1 Apparently Manager Al Weill, Hugh Leffingwell, former Ma The all-university men's aver game this year, age is 2.28. Compared with that, the varsity men in, fencing had The five-game winning streak rion high school all-state basketball player, is a patient at university hospital here and hospital is the longest since Rickey took 2.93, tennis, 2.87; cross country, 2.60; wrestling, 2.50; track, 2.48; From a Davis Cup point of view, the Americans are off to a poor and trainer Charley Goldman ex charge of the Priates In 1951.

Tuesday's Result New Tork 11, Philadelphia 1 Cleveland 4, Detroit Chicago 2-3, Baltimore 1 Boston 4, Washington -Wednesday's Games Detroit at Cleveland New York at Philadeiphta (night) Chicago at Baltimore (night) at Washington night) Thursday's Game New Tork at Philadelphia Detroit at Cleveland Boston at Washington Chicago at Baltimore pect Charles, the ex-champ, to authorities would say today only that his condition is little better." start in the 74th National doubl es tennis tournament. basketball, 2.46; gymnastics, 2.43; football, 2.31 and golf, 2.29. Swimming had 2.26 and baseball sprint 15 rounds in his third bid BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS, Utah HP) The MO Special of Capt. George E. T.

Eyston flashed across the white salt flats today setting a total of 17 records by nightfall. The run began at 6:40 a.m. for the British captain and his assistant Ken Miles of Los At the end of their 12-hour run a new overall class record of 120.87 miles per The Pirates now have won 10 of their last 12 games tops since 1949 for them. to win back the title he lost to tional's theaters in 16 cities. National's announc emcit said the cancellation resulted from a dispute.

With Theater Network Television, which makes the telecasts to the theaters but does not provide the equipment. Theater Net-; work, said the National spokesman, was asking for 50 per cent of the box office receipts. Leffingwell, a sophomore 'at 2.22, on a scant margin under the 2.28. the university and a squad mem Rickey said recently he is quit Jersey Joe Walcott They have brought In Joe Gannon, a fast- ber on the Hawkeye basketball ting as general manager when his Tony Trabert of Cincinnati and Vic Seixas of Philadelphia, who eight months ago ran through Australia's Lew Hoad and Rex Hartwig in straight sets for their Davis Cup doubles victory, were unimpressive Tuesday The all-varsity average was five-year contract expires next stepping Washington, D.C., boy for Rocky to chase. 2.44 for 1953-54 and the all-sports November.

Already' down to 191 pounds, as Galbreath said he would like to Weber Wins Backstroke In Georgia Swim Meet mark 2.40. Major lettermen had 2.43, minor letter-winners, 2.48; and freshman numeral men; 2.37. team last winter, was reported in January to.be suffering from leukemia, a blood disease. He was in the hospital for treatment at that time, but returned to the university for studies in the second semester. compared to 187 for his 'last bout, the champ still works about On this basis National could not have him continue, instead of serving in advisory capacity as in struggling to a 9-7, 7-a triumph.

Thoueh seeded first in this he plans. profitably proceed with its plan to present the telecast of the heavyweight championship fight, four hours a day. He goes on the road in the morning and boxes five days a week. hour had been set' The little auto that resembled a shiny doodlebug traveled a total of 1,450 miles during the day. Also- the international 12-hour record of 105.48 was reset at 120.74.

event, Trabert and Seixas weie bothered by Richard Sorlien of Willis Weber, former University of Iowa swimmer, -won the 200-yard backstroke event Saturday from a field of 24 entries in the Tobacco Land swim championships at Moultrie, Ga. More Rickey didn't comment on fialbreath's expression of confidence. And he didn't have a word to say on the Pirate winning streak." In the report are records of Rome of the better scholars. There were two perfect scholars: Bill Fenton of Iowa City, football end; and Bruce N'otf, Iowa City, track and cross country runner. Each had 4.00 or straight to be held September 15, in New York's Yankee1 Stadium, the Wynnewood, and Robert Forbes of Philadelphia fprm-er team captains at Harvard VILLANOVA REUNION Appointment of Arthur Hope To Resume Iowa Softball Meet Tonight spokesman said.

Raimo as assistant football coach National Theaters in which the than 100 swimmers took parkin at Yale made it nracticaUy a Vil- BOONE VP) Second round Korean Veterans telecast was to have been shown are located in Los Angeles, De the preliminary heats. Weber, a second lieutenant s'ta Other men with an average lanova reunion in New Haven. and quarterfinals of the men's The 72-year-old mahatma just puffed away on his cigar. His eyes twinkled behind his bushy eyebrows. He looked Yor all the world like a wise old owl.

Head Coach Jordan Olivar and staie soiiDau tournament are tioned at Turner air force base, over 3.50 for the year were James Bell, Tipton, swim troit, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Oak Backfield Coach Jerry Neri of the and Stanford, -respectively. Tony, the nation's leading player, appeared to lock confidence, againnt a re-. latlvely unknown 1 two-soma that, had never before played together. Seixas, off his slngl- es game' In recent months, was far from his best. scheduled here tonight ine games, were.

orieinallv Wichita, San Diego, 3.83; Thomas Cedar Rapids, golf, 3.78; Claire Neiby, Elis played with Raimo at VU-lanova. Albany, won three letters as an Iowa swimmer from t50 to 1953. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Irving B.

Weber, 421 Mel Long Beach, Denver, Seat slated for Tuesday night but were postponed because of wet Atlantic, track, 3.74; Ted Myers, Business Training Pays Iowa City Commercial College Wash. Phone 7641 tle, Spokane, Portland, Tucson and Phoenix. snewon, tencing, 3.a; Koy fit- rose court. kin, Anthon, fencing, 3.65; The last major doubles title Fight Results By The Associated Press Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Carmen Basllio, 160'A. Canaatofra. stopped Ron-mo Harper, 1524, Losran, w. 2. Bob Rossie, Iowa City, out pointed Chuck Price, 1461j, Detroit, 6.

Streeter Shining, Waterloo, won by the American pair was wrestling, 3.65; Elmer Sornson, May 30 when they turned back 'War Orphan' Shines As Golfer Hoad and Ken Rosewall in the Exira, fencing, 3.60: Jerry French championships. Two quarter finals will be AMERICA ASSOCIATION! Columbus 4-5, Kansas t'ity 2- M. Paul 4, JUraisville Indianapolis 4, Charleston 1 Minneapolis 7, Toledo 1 starts today and winds up Sat-i played in the women's division -BY FRITZ HOWELL, COLUMBUS. Ohio. UP) A now I'm a full fledged American citizen." urday, he'll add.

another $1,00. He-'ll enroll in ITInririo St at decade ago he was a hungtyyf Dick is 5-5 and weighs 142. He college at.Tallaha&se in Septem today and two Thursday. Defending Champion Doris Hart of Coral Gables and Shirley Fry of Akron, Ohio, meet Sachiko Kamo of Japan and Mrs. Grace iiumeiess ana ingnienea Kia, dazed by the death of his mother Evinrude -VACATION SALE! played football for Arlington Heights high school but likes and father as war surged across golf, which he took up five years ber, shortly after his 18th birthday on August 31, where he hopes to add a new chapter to his colorful saga, nis native Persian hills.

Jones of New York today. WESTER LEAGUE Denver Wichita Omaha Colorado Sprints Tneblo C. Lincoln 5 lira Heine I-, Sioux City THRF.E-I LEAGUE Qnlney s. Ten Hsnte 5 Waterloo 4. Burlington 2 Evansrllle 4, Peoria Cedar Bapids at Keokak (postponed, Tain) ago, much better.

He's Just like any other caddie-trained Ameri Today, far around the globe. In the other, the California youngsters, Darlene Hard of Dick, as a six-year-old was he's the No. 1 choice to win the Fifth National Caddie golf cham- can kid, and he does his bag-toting at the Rolling Green coun found by American soldiers as Montebello and Barbara Breit one of the waifs tossed up in the of Los Angeles, face the Devlin pionsmp. Clark, Independence, football. 3.57;' and Lloyd Courter, Boone, tennis, 3.53, There are other strong athlete-scholars, too.

They include -Milton' (Sharm) Scheuerman, Rock Island, 111., basketball guard who had 3.21 for the second semester; Ron Schaefer, Rockford, baseball pitcher with 3.49 for all year; and Frank Sebolt, Davenport, freshman basketball, 3.48 for the year. Frank Craig, Aurora, one of the top fencers, had 3.41 and James Galiher, Iowa City freshman golfer, hit S.49 for the year. Thomas Adams, Des. Moinea, golfer, had 3.44; George Wright, trackman from Rhrerdale, N. made 3.42; and Donald RTeck, Iowa baseball, made 3.32.

-iPf "football players who wiD report September 1, Warren try club in Arlington Heights. wake of war. The Grs adopted sisters from Baltimore Judy him, but his No. lsponsor was Bob Clark of Lima, Ohio, who played in the same threesome ana susan. Ma j.

rank Hauff of Arlington with Hauff, had the day's high Hart and Fry- beat Dorothy Hills, and That's the big leap made by 17-year-old Dick Hauff of Arlington Heights, who Tuesday fired 78-70146, two over par for Ohio State university's par 72 "scarlet" Heignts. Ths KEY 3 H.P. Regularly sells for $147175 tho choice of fishermen the country over! Complete with roller stand, cover, and gas can. score of 107-105212. or 6 more In 1944, Dick and some 2,000 soldiers sailed for America.

The strokes, but Dick said: "Bob had a lot of tough luck. Mrs. George Rockwell, Natick, 6-1, 6-0 Tuesday. Darlene and Barbara upset the second seeded foreigners Mrs. Nell Hopman of Australia and Janet course, to lead the 36-hole quali boy was adopted by Major Hauff, with whom he makes his home.

He should have been much lower. And Bob countered with: fier for the bag-toting laurels by six solid blows. Seven birdies fawn? He doesn't remember much about Persia (now Iran) or how his "Dick's the best He'll win the Hopp of Seattle, 6-3; 8-6. adorned his card. mother and father were killed.

championship." The me score earned a 3250 in today's first round, Asked if he had any difficulty getting into this country, he college scholarship for the gritty kid. He has another S250 coming Lawson, Fairfield, had 3.27; Dick went against James Do lan of Worcester, who qualified with 83-86169. All 63 entrants from the 1952 tournament in Probe Further Horse Thought To Be Doped which he was voted the outatand Myers, Vinton, 3.06; Donald Sal-va, Buffalo, N. 3.24; and Wal-ly Sheets, Tipton. 3.13.

Gil Turner grinned: "They couldn't keep me ont, I had 2,000 soldiers os my side. Some of 'em were wounded, bnt they got me In, and got into the match play round, no matter what they fired in the ing sportsman. And if he survives the match play which Figuring major lettermen only. i Buy Your Evinrude Now Use Our Easy Payment Plan CHICAGO CF The Illinois qualifier. Racing Board probes further to- uie ieaamg sports were fencing, 2.89; tennis, 2.87; basketbaU.

day the case of Mister Black, 2.48; wrestling. 2.50; gymnastics, TS. Al Andrews 10 Bound Welterweight Bout winner of the Grassland Hanoi EWERS z.04, ana track, 2.44. cap at Washington Park Satur day. nErrs STORE CLEARAIiGE ANOTHER VACATION SPECIAL! 15 It P.

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