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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1940

Page

13

Galento To Referee Cedar Rapids Card Tonight

Tony Galento arrives in Cedar Rapids to referee a Memorial Coliseum program. He draws attention for his scarred look and past title challenge, with Joe Jacobs and several undercard bouts announced. A joint Jersey City bout with Max Baer was approved after medical exams on his eyes.

Wierd Toni Ne Cedar Rapids Memoral Galente Tony Joe Jacobs Galenta Galento Joe Lows Max Barr New York New Jersey Abe Greene Tony Galento Max Baer Jersey City N. J Greene Lou Nova Jersey

United States Table Tennis Tourney Opens in Indianapolis

The United States table tennis tournament opens in Indianapolis with 200 players across seven divisions. Final matches Sunday night feature top players Jimmy McClure and Solf Schiff as favorites in mens doubles and mixed doubles.

Indianapolis INS United States Jimmy McClure Solf Schiff New York McClure Sally Green Indianapoli Miss Green Tibor Hazi Lazslo Bellak Portland Ore Bob Anderson Billy Holz-Richter Chicago

Attendance at ABC Show Surpasses 1939 Benchmark in Detroit

Detroit AP report notes ABC officials reveal attendance already exceeds the 1939 Cleveland total with two bivs left at the halfway mark. Therman Gibson leads with 628 in singles and Edward McCoys posts 627 as the Alumni Lager from Grand Rapids rises to fourth in five-man event.

Detroit American Bowling Congress Cleveland Gthe Pargrounds Therman Gibson Edward McCoys Benns McCas Philadelphia Athletics Alies Lager Grand Rapids Mich Alex Innes Herbert Martins Wor Kinkey Furniture Tecam Kline's Beer Flint Lee Viurphs Flint Quintet

Manager Frisch fines Dizzy Dean for train miss

April 1 to April 8, 1935 report notes Cardinals manager Frankie Frisch fines Dizzy Dean $100 in Dublin Ga for missing a train. Other items include state tournament finances, coaching changes, and track and school sports results from Cedar Falls to Iowa City.

Frankie Frisch Cardinals Dizzy Dean Dublin Cedar Falls George A Brown Biff Jones Oklahoma North Des Moines Davenport Clinton Washington High Cedar Rapids Sid Jebsohn Harley Hollenpeck Ralph Martin Coe Tuffy Griffith Lioux City Isck Gagnon Boston St Mary's Iowa City Chicago Foses Savannah Johnny Grimgame Athens Texas Jena National Federation of State Alonzo Stagg Chet Wenne Creighton Coueh Ed Gordon Iowa Nemo Minnesota Iowa Jack Dempsey

Exhibition Baseball At Fort Worth And Daytona Beach

A fragmented recap notes exhibition baseball games across Fort Worth and Daytona Beach with players such as Horett Neesman Brucker and Greer contributing. It mentions multiple teams including Philadelphia Boston Minneapolis and New York, along with various box score snippets and player mentions. The report also signals Yankee standout Joe DiMaggio maintaining a hitting streak with a home run double and a single.

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Mayor Sawyer To Head Traer Softball Group

Mayor U. L. Sawyer was reelected president of the Traer HKittenball association at the annual meeting. Carl Wilson was kept as secretary treasurer, with Alvin Konicek Ted Joens and Rene Whipple named to the board of directors. Dr D N Voetberg was reelected manager for another year. Play in the local league starts about May 20 and a junior league for players under 15 will again be operated.

TRAER U. L. Sawyer Carl Wilson Tracer Hkittenball Association Alvin Konicek Ted Joens Rene Whipple D N_ Voetberg

Mangrum Sets Masters Course Record In Augusta Lead

Lloyd Mangrum, a little known pro from Texas, shot a 64 on a rain soaked Augusta course to lead the Masters after the first round. Jimmy Demaret surged with six birdies on the back nine for a 67, while Byron Nelson and Harry Cooper tied for third at 69. Bobby Jones played with a painful shoulder and carded 79.

Augusta L Lloyd Mangrum Texas Mangrum Byron Nelson Gene Sarazen Ky Laffoon Jimmy Demaret Demaret Ijne MacFarlane Francis Ouimet Ouimet Harry Cooper Lone Star State Lawson Little Craig Wood Little Wood Tommy Armour Willie Goggin Henry Picard Sam Snead Dick Metz Billy Burke Paul Runyan Charlie Yates Dutch Harrison Bobby Jones Georgia

New Worlds Mark In High Jump Seen At Texas Carnival

A Texas relays meet opens the outdoor season with record holders from the south, southwest and middlewest. Don Boydston of Oklahoma A and M jumped six feet four inches and nearly set a world mark, aiming for six ten. Elmer Hackney of Kansas State bids to regain form for a 55 foot 11 inch shot put record.

Austin, Tex South Southwest Middlewest Don Boydston Oklahoma A and M Fort Worth Elmer Hackney Kansas State al Blazil

First annual class B track meet draws near in Iowa City

Nearly 400 runners from 42 class B high schools will compete Saturday in the University of Iowa fieldhouse. Two sections due to enrollment limits. 14 events with point scoring 5 4 3 2 1 for individuals and 10 8 6 4 2 for relays. Early favorites include Fairfield and University High Iowa City with 20 entrants.

Drake Relays Penn Relays Iowa Coe Bunnies Tennis Association Filis Bever Park Cedar View Harvey Thorp Kansas City Corporal Dusty Kroll Fort McKinley Walt Broussard Larry Condon Iowa City University of Iowa Fairfield Little Six University High of Valley High

Cedar Rapids Highs Face Off in Regional matchups

West Des Moines Perry Knoxville and Wilson high teams from Cedar Rapids prepare for key regional games with standings and rivalries shaping postseason chances.

West Des Moines Perry Knoxville Wilson High Cedar Rapids

Wilson Track Team to Compete with Fifteen Runners

Fifteen Wilson trackmen will compete under Coach W L Barnard led by Bob Ennis Junior Clawson John Lemon Floyd Doty Bernard Butler Rodney Newland Keith Shahan Don Van Dura Lawrence Welbes Dan Montague Grant Davis Gerald Berchenbriter Charles Fisher Bob Suchomel and Harry Berchenbriter in upcoming meets.

Wilson W. L. Barnard Bob Ennis Junior Clawson John Lemon Floyd Doty Bernard Butler Rodney Newland Keith Shahan Don van Dura Lawrence Welbes Dan Montague Grant Davis Gerald Berchenbriter Charles Fisher Bob Suchomel Harry Berchenbriter

Postville Site Of Allamakee Tourney

The Allamakee county high school baseball tournament will be held at the Postville diamond May 3 and 4. First round matchups include Postville vs Lansing and Harpers Ferry vs New Albin, with Waukon and Waterville receiving byes.

Sproiat Postville Lansing Harpers Ferry New Albin Waukon Waterville Wauekon

Wall paper cleaning and rug cleaning ad

Classified advertisement promotes home cleaning services for wallpaper and rugs. Includes contact or subscription hints typical of Want Ads.

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