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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1941
Page
15
Detroit Tigers struggle in the early season with one win in five and Hank Greenberg facing army induction. The team’s hitting woes persist despite solid pitching as the American League race unfolds with other leagues showing varied results and standout performances.
Roosevelt Hotel and Armstrong tied 4-4 after late rallying across from a pitching duel. Lefty Rozek held Roosevelt to nine hits while Frank Stasi and teammates battled to knot the score, with key hits by Dick and Capek creating the final stalemate before darkness ended play.
Harold Hanna of Marion, famed for his 1940 national tea race guesswork, offers bold predictions for the two major league finishes in 1941. He lists likely finish orders Cincinnati to Philadelphia, invites entries before May 1, and notes the long standing belief in Judge Landis’s infallibility.
In an interview, Joe Jackson recalls his black mark from the 1919 World Series scandal. He expresses doubt about reinstatement, notes he was 32, and cites petitions from Greenville, and thousands of supporters urging Judge Landis to clear his name.
Iowa Hawkeyes rallied for three ninth inning runs to beat Upper Iowa in Des Moines. Pitcher Dick Hein earned the win with a one inning relief effort as Iowa capitalized on key errors and timely hits to erase a 7-1 deficit and secure a 8-7 triumph.
Cleveland star Bob Feller blasted hitters who crowd the plate and warned managers against encouraging batters to chase his fastball. He defended his technique after a rough opening day, saying his pitches are his bread and butter and that taunting by opposing clubs may provoke wildness. Detroit was the only team to win the season series against him last year.
Otto Meyers, Waterloo left fielder and top hitter for the Three-I club last season, is expected to take his physical examination for selective service on Thursday. Meyers has been with Waterloo for two years.
Mace Brown, a six year Pirates reliever noted for a high work rate in 262 games, moves to the Brooklyn Dodgers via a cash transaction. Pirates officials say Brown is past his prime, with Dodgers expected to pay between 10 000 and 25 000 dollars. Brown hails from North English Iowa and attended the University of Iowa before his pro career.
National League standings show Cincinnati and Philadelphia each with uneven results in lengthy 14 inning games. Boston and St. Louis also appear in extended play scores reflecting a tight pennant race.
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Coe College announces its mile relay quartet Walt Kinch Frank Flanagan Bob Nicholson and John Altfillisch will race at the Drake Relays in Des Moines. Kohawks half mile and two mile squads still undecided with Kinch Flanagan Nicholson Altfillisch Stoutner possible in the half mile and Nicholson Altfillisch Van Evera Ledore Teague Davis vying for the two mile. The two mile field remains strong in college II while Iowa teams lead the other relays. Eldon Levis competes in discus. Davis Teague or Ledore may run the two mile.
Lexington AP Riley Smith a 29 year old former Alabama All America and Washington Redskins quarterback was chosen as head football coach at Washington and Lee University. He will replace Warren E. Tex Tilson whose tenure ended earlier this week.
Athletics pitcher Johnny Babich will miss at least a month due to an elbow injury. Connie Mack disclosed the 27 year old right hander jarred his arm in San Francisco and doctors found small bone chips around the joint in Philadelphia.
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