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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1934

Page

2

Indians Triumph 7-3 Over Giants in Nine-Hit Stand

Cleveland Indians pushed seven runs across in the first and seventh frames to beat the New York Giants 7 to 3 on a nine-hit day. Parmelee and Jackson homered for the Giants but pitcher Winegarner and Haldebrand held them to five hits as Cleveland seized the series lead.

Tribe Roy Parmelee Bowman Parmelee Jackson Harlotte Oral Haldebrand Ralph Winegarner Cleveland Indians Joe Bowman New York Giants Indians Travis Jackson Cveland Tas Parmelee Bowman Dannine Hilde Band Whitesamer Pytlak Spencer

Pirates blank White Sox 13 in spring game

Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Chicago White Sox 13 to 0 in a spring exhibition, marking their seventh win in twelve games. Suhr had a triple and two singles for the Pirates while the Sox were limited to seven scattered hits.

Oklahoma City Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago White Sox Pirates Sox Pirate Baegger Pasex Daa Vetyear

Max Baer Heads for New York for Carnera Fights

Max Baer and his party depart Sacramento by train en route to New York to begin serious training for his fifth bout with Primo Carnera on June 14. A farewell dinner preceded the trip as Baer vowed to win the title, promising to stop “playing” and focus on the championship.

Sacramento Calif Max Baer Primo Carnera Southern Pacific Overland Limited Will Max Baer Ancy Huffman Hoffman Mike Cantwell Budds Springheld Mo Tulsa Okla Kansas City New York

What Cheer Blynks Defeat Rose Hill 5 0

What Cheer defeated Rose Hill in a local damord with a shutout of 5 to 0. Kane Later, What Cheer twalker and the second man up started the game strong, delivering offensive output and solid field play.

Rose Hill Spreiat The Gazette Damord Kane

State Prep Track Meet At Grinnell May 19

Grinnell hosts the state prep track meet on May 19 featuring local high schools. Events include sprint distances and field events with athletes vying for top finishes and possible qualifications.

Grinnell

Exhibition Baseball Lineup and Standings Noted

The text lists exhibition baseball figures with players and teams in a scattered layout. Names such as Usitio Pries, Barawue, Toronto, Atlanta, Cincinnati, and Palmiscne appear among mixed terms, suggesting a partial score or lineup page.

Usitio Pries Aia Biffano Lisenber Cre Anag Stack Barawue Toronto Echott Cai I Curthers Mart Lory Atlanta Cincinnati Derrineer Tane Palmiscne

Maquoketa Golfer Shoots Hole-In-One

A Maquoketa golfer scored a hole in one at a local course as spectators watched closely. The feat occurred during a morning round, drawing cheers from players and onlookers alike.

Maquoketa

Demaree Swaps l Few Golf Yarns

Disjointed text appears to reference golf player Demaree and a swap of stories about caddies and fees. The readable bits mention a two and a twosome and critique of caddie fees, but the fragmentary source yields no clear event or verifiable details.

Demaree

Ross to blame if McLarnin beats him

Heavyweight promoter Barney Ross vows to defeat Jimmy McLarnin in a planned May 28 match. He argues McLarnin has slowed after long layoffs and claims his own size and punching power give him a clear edge, dismissing doubts about the Irish fighter’s form.

Ross M’larnin New York Barney Ross Jimmy McLarnin Barney Jimmy Chicaco Tony Canzonert Tony McLarnin St. Jimmys Young Corbett Corbett Corbett McLarnin Singer Teris Goldier Tony Canzoneri Chicago Canzoneri West Art Winch Sam Pian Palooka

Grove Confident Tooth Extraction Will Aid Arm

Philadelphia AP report quotes Lefty Grove optimistic about his arm as he arrives for an abscessed tooth extraction. He says the procedure should not delay the season and notes the extracted molar may have fed infection causing arm soreness.

Grove Philadelphia Lefty Grove Boston Red Sox Lefty Jtaktecom Doc Ebling

West Union High To Open Season Friday

West Union High begins its 1934 baseball season under coach Robert McLeese with trials ongoing. The opener is listed for April 13 on the local diamond with a schedule showing Clermont, Dereoreh, Randaha, Haakese, Decorah, Mas events and a play day at Mas 22.

Sree Vtto Gazette West Union West Limon High School Robert McLeese Clermont Apibin Decorah Wadena

Iowa Coaches To Play In Basketball Game

University of Iowa coaches will play in a basketball contest during the annual athletic circus on April 18 and 19. Ossie Solem will lead one team with Armbruster Bresnahan Swenson and Schammel. Rollie Williams will captain the other with Vogel Howard Barker Laws assisting.

Iowa City University of Iown Ossie Solem David Armbruster George T Bresnahan Ted Swenson Francis Schammel Rollie Willams Otto Vogel Mike Howard Bill Barker Joe Laws

Roosevelt Hotel Team Practice at Crandie Park

The Roosevelt hotel team of the American Legion Junior baseball league will practice Thursday afternoon at four o'clock at Crandie park.

Roosevelt Hotel American Legion Crandie Park

Boxing roundup features multiple welterweight bouts results

In Palatus Minnesota Frankie Knaurer from Nagle River Wisconsin outpointed Daey Levine 116 to 1. Dolath Sherald Kennard and Vargo fought to a decision. Nod outpointed Jackie Jo Tote in Minneapolis. Paul stopped Walter Cobb. Brown defeated Marty Gallagher in Washington DC. Kalbrener edged Moorhead’s Senno point while Cure lost to Bart Dader. Peter Jackson knocked out Garcia in a Manila bout.

Associated Press Palatus Frankie Knaurer Nagle River Wis Daey Levine Dolath Sherald Kennard Vargo NOD Jackie Jo Tote Minneanolis Me Salaam Paul Walter Cobb Omaha Nebodlo Ali Nangia Natle Brown TRE Washington DC Decison Marty Gallagher Washington Doc

Wrestling results with scattered names and places

Ambiguous report lists wrestlers and cities like Omaha Baltimore and Chicago with mixed names. The text mentions Dusehy, Joe Savoldi, Abe Coleman and Pat Ar a but full details are unclear.

Baltimore Joe Savoldi Tin Abe Coleman Rady Dusehy Omaha Pat Aara Carores Marshall Black

Mobsters Ready For N Y Racing Season

International News Service reports potential mob involvement as New York race tracks prepare to open betting. Plans include front men, two betting schemes, and possible conflicts with upcoming racing legislation. John Doyle urged as possible oversee r.

Preseason chatter cites Giants as not clear NL favorite

The piece surveys early season talk on major league teams, noting the New York Giants’ uneven exhibition record and worries about hitting. It also covers Drake and Penn track meet entries, Babe Ruth’s spring resurgence, a possible Ross vs McLarnin welterweight clash, and Cedar Rapids’ Western League plans to expand seating amid rising local interest.

New York Giants Giants Cleveland Indians Terry

Ex-Collegians To Compete In Y Swim Carnival

Five former intercollegiate swimming stars will race in the state YMCA championships at the University of Iowa this Saturday. Liddle and McGuire will swim for Des Moines and Davenport respectively, with Haskins and Presler for Des Moines Cedar Rapids also entering strong teams from three cities. Des Moines and Davenport last year shared the titles and Cedars Rapids won in 1932.

Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa Hawkeye Boyd Liddle Jack McGuire Harry Haskins F M Presler Dick Flieg Iowa State College Liddle Des Moines Davenport Flieg Iowa State Haskins Presler Cedar Rapids

Cretzmeyer Stars In Five Track Events At Hawkeye Opener

Iowa City Iowa Francis Cretzmeyer a sophomore at the University of Iowa will compete in five events against Coe College at Cedar Rapids in the first outdoor dual of the season He has been the leading indoor scorer for the Old Gold team with strengths in the high and low hurdles broad and high jump and javelin He runs the high hurdles about 15 seconds the 120 yard lows in 24 seconds and broad jumps near 24 feet high jumps around 6 feet and javelin throws range 130 to 190 feet.

Gazette Iowa City Francis Cretzmeyer University of Iowa Hawkeyes Coe College Cedar Rapids Cretzmeyer Emmetsburg

Braves Acquire McManus To Replace Maranville

Boston Braves purchase Martin Joseph McManus a 34 year old second baseman from the Brooklyn Dodgers to replace the injured Rabbit Maranville. The deal adds a proven batter with a career average around .290 and shifts McManus toward a regular role with Casey Stengel managing the Dodgers watching.

Bill King OSTON Martin Joseph McManus Boston Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Rabbit Maranville Marty Red Sox St. Louis Browns Detroit Tigers Boston Dodgers Brooklyn Braves Quinn

Chicago Captures World Hockey Title in OT Thriller

The Chicago Black Hawks defeated the Detroit Red Wings 1 to 0 in overtime to win the Stanley Cup. Mush March scored the decisive goal after 90 minutes and 5 seconds of overtime, delivering a dramatic victory to 16 000 fans. Doc Romnes assisted on the telltale goal as Chicago claimed its first Cup since adopting the Canadian game.

Chicago MNS Chicago Blackhawks Detroit Red Wings March Doc” Romnes Blackhawks Hawks Canadiens

Iowa State to Clash With Iowa in Weekend Series

Iowa staging two opening games against Iowa State in Iowa City with six veterans and three sophomores. Veterans for Iowa State include Ed Schrafroth Donald Werning Clark Van Meter Jack Shea and James Griffin. Iowa lineup features Herman Schlutehenrich Glen Baker Frank Drag er Christian Schmidt and Kenneth Blackman with pitchers Harry Frohwein and Eugene Ford.

Gazette Iowa City Iowa State College University of Iowa Hawkeyes Cyclones Ames Iowa State Ed Schrafroth Donald Werring Clark van Meter Jack Shea James Griffin Otto Vogel Iowa Herman Schlutehenrich Glen Baker Frank Drager Christian Schmidt Kenneth Blackman Harry Frohwein Eugene Ford

Shields Off To Fast Start In North South

Frank X Shields of New York, America's top player, began strong at the North and South tournament in Pinehurst NC. He defeated Byron Abels of UNC 6 0 6 0 and Nick Ashby of Duke 6 0 6 0 to reach the third round as peers Wilmer Allison Lester Stoefen Bryan Grant and George Lott Jr advanced to the second round due to defaults.

Pinehurst NC Frank X Shields New York America Shields Byron Abels University of North Carolina Star Nick Ashby Duke University Wilmer Allison Austin Tex Lester Stoefen Los Angeles Bryan Grant Atlanta George Lott, Jr Chicago

Marengo High Defeats Parnell 22 to 6 in Baseball Faceoff

Marengo High School routed Parnell as Arthur Zimmermann pitched six innings and struck six, with four hits and two walks including a first up homer and a double. Six trips to first base fueled the 22-6 win while Primo Mulher allowed eleven Marengo hits alongside Hartz Bellstein and Timm.

Marengo Arthur Babe Zimmerman Marengo High School Parnell Primo” Mulher Hartz Bellstein Timm

Walford High Defeats Solon Nine to Two in Eight Innings

Walford High opened its spring baseball season by beating Solon High 2 to 1 in eight innings. Walford had six hits to Solon’s three, including a three base hit by Stahle in the seventh that tied the game on a Felder’s fielder’s choice. Stable for Solon fanned sixteen and allowed six hits while Lee pitched for Walford with ten strikeouts and three hits.

Walford Walford High School Solon High School Solon Stahle Felder Lee

Radium Ball Featured In Iowa Athletic Circus

Ed Brenk and Haruki Swaney former Iowa basketball players will exhibit a new court sport at the annual athletic circus in Iowa City on April 18 and 19 They will compete for baskets in the dark using a radium covered ball and the hoops will be illuminated A radium illuminated referee cap will also be worn.

Iowa City INS Ed Brenk Haruki Swaney Iowa

Illinois Victorious Over Illinois Wesleyan 2-1 in Pitching Duel

Illinois beat Illinois Wesleyan 2 to 1 in Bloomington. Pershell pitched five hits allowed and Mead scattered eight hits as both teams traded runs. Final score shows Illini offense in the first and a lone tally in the eighth.

Pershell Illini Mead Illnois Wesleyan Toncoff Read Vistart

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