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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1935

Page

2

Cubs Rout Cardinals In Extra Innings Slugfest

Chicago and St Louis played ten innings in a high scoring game with Lon Warneke winning for the Cubs 7 to 6 over Dizzy Dean. Hartnett and Galan delivered key hits as Chicago seized control late after several tied innings.

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Boxing Roundup from Associated Press Showdowns

Paul Pirrone of Cleveland defeats Rennes 43 in a knockout while Freddie Steele of Tacoma knocks out opponent. Charley Retz of Duluth and Roper of Hollywood also register knockout wins in a staggered, unsettled match card.

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Shaughnessy playoff system explained for pennant race

The article details the Shaughnessy system adopted to decide the league pennant. Four first division teams enter playoffs: first vs fourth and second vs third, best of five, then two winners meet in a best of seven for the title. The system aims to keep fans engaged late in the season and has been used in the Texas league, though resisted by Southern association owners.

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Baseball Pennant Race Shapes the Southland Classic

Earl pennant winners of the two class A leagues contest a post season classic in the south, with Southern association owners adopting the Shaughnessy system after a winter meeting. Phillies aces Moore and Camilli boost former Cub ties, while Jimmy Webb shows potential for the Raiders as a young shortstop with speed and a strong arm.

Jimmy Webb Mississippi Webb Raiders

Pitcher Bob Walsh Spiked In The Hand

Chicago AP reports Bob Walsh son of Ed Walsh was pitching for Indianapolis against Columbus when fielder Epps spiked him, badly lacerating his right hand. Walsh will miss at least a month, marking the first major setback in the 1935 American Association pennant race.

Chicago Bob Walsh Big Ed Walsh White Sox Big Ed Indianapolis Columbus Epps Walsh

Hawkeye Ball Club Wallops Notre Dame 11 to 1

Iowa Hawkeyes routed Notre Dame 11 to 1 in South Bend as three Irish pitchers yielded ten hits and seven walks. Captain Eugene Ford held ND to seven scattered hits while Mason led Iowa with three hits and five RBIs.

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Biff Jones Takes Command of Oklahoma Football

OKLAHOMA CITY AP Capt Lawrence Biff Jones became the University of Oklahoma football coach at Norman. He said he is here to stay and announced two assistant choices, Doc Erskine of Loyola New Orleans and Tom Stidham formerly of Northwestern.

Oklahoma City Lawrence Biff" Jones University of Oklahoma At Norman Sooner Jones Robert H “Doc” Erskine Loyola University of the South New Orleans Tom Stidham Northwestern University

Provincetown Campaign Claims Mayflower Landing Site

About 100 Provincetown businessmen launched a campaign to remind the public that Provincetown was the Mayflower landing site not Plymouth. They say the 300 foot Pilgrim Memorial honors the landing and protest Plymouth’s publicity about the Pilgrims and Plymouth Rock. In Plymouth, locals joke about the Pilgrims deciding to “continue on” to Plymouth.

Provincetown Mass Plymouth Cape Cod

Gold Fever Grips LA Police and Firemen Mine Venture

In Los Angeles a 100 member police and firemen corporation operates a large mining project in the Soledad hills 25 miles north of the city. Ore values range from 40 cents to 10 dollars per ton with an average near 1.10, near the site where Francisco Lopez first found gold in California in 1842.

Los Angeles Soledad Hills Francisco Lopez California

Saints optimistic on 1934 season with strong roster

Saint Joseph manager Earle Brucker trains a deep Saints squad aimed at a third Western league pennant. The team seeks a shortstop but has many pitching options including Buckshot May and Eddie Marleau, with bolstering outfielders and a rebuilt infield led by Speck Williamson and Eddie Decuir.

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Standings and results from the American and National Leagues

The American League shows Boston and New York atop the standings with Cleveland and St Louis close behind. Wednesday results includeWashington 3 Philadelphia 2 and Chicago sweeping Detroit 10 to 4. National League leaders Brooklyn and New York hold similar leads with Chicago and St Louis trailing. Wednesday scores include Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 1 and St Louis 6 Chicago 7 in 16 innings.

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Baer Defangs Eddie Simms In Four Round Exhibition

Maxie Baer, the heavyweight champion, clowned through a four round exhibition in Cleveland, letting Eddie Simms swing at him. Simms, weighing 199 pounds, pressed hard and caused a bit of bleeding from Baer’s nose but could not secure a knockout or a de facto title challenge. Baer dismissed the affair as a light workout with a taunting edge.

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German Auto Makers Hit New Output Milestone in 1934

German auto manufacturers produced 160000 cars in 1934, surpassing the previous record of 115000 set in 1928, signaling a strong recovery and industrial growth in the period.

Raiders Eye a Fortified Infield Under Crossley

Cap Crossley stated the Raiders expect one of the league’s strongest infields this season. Webb isNew from the Cardinals Houston farm, Swanson to second, Larson at first, Strathmayer competing for first base, with Crossley at third. intra squad games planned and a Sunday practice game set.

Aree Cap Crossley Raiders Webb Larson Crossley Strathmayer

Box Seat Sale Opens For Raiders Opener May 7

Box seats for the Western league opener between the Raiders and Rock Island on May 7 went on sale Wednesday at Belden Hill's and Lyman's cigar stores. After the regular box seats sell out three rows in the grandstand will be reserved as last season's inaugural.

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