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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1937

Page

13

American Legion Junior League Opens Tuesday at Daniels Park

Six clubs enter the American Legion Junior Baseball season with games set Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at Daniels Park. First week schedule features Armstrongs vs Cities Service and Hubbard Ice vs Smulekoff's with Roosevelt Hotel and Three Minute also in action.

American Legion Junior League Daniels Averican Legion Armstrong On Cities Service Hubbard Ice Armstrong S Roosevelt Hotel Three Minute Armstrongs Smulekoff's Armstrone’s Smulekof Armstrone Cities Armstrong’s Smulekoft Three

Hants blank Boston Bees 3–0 in late-night shutout

In a 3–0 victory for Hants over the Boston Bees, Harrell Johnson Ryba and Paul Dean covered the mound for the shutout as Pepper Martin and Medwick homered for the Cardinals. The game featured twelve hits for the Cards and late-inning offense to seal the win.

Harrell Johnson Ryba Paul Dean Winford Pepper Martin Medwick Red Birds Seibert Padgett Moore Galan Mize Stu Martin Martin Durocher

Indiana Dominates Penn Track Games

Indiana swept major events at the Penn track meet, earning wins in the 260-yard shuttle relay, mile relays, and the 480-yard hurdles. Notable performances included Bill Lynch in the hammer throw, and Thomas Albritton among top finishers as teams from Cornell, North Carolina, Penn State and Washington explored the field.

Albritton Cornell North Carolina Penn State Princeton Bill Lynch Cource University Wash Ngten Chesterto Audet Johms Hopkins Covefe Wiberforce Ohio Broodmn Colree Alfred Covete V.reimin Petersburg Rennsselaer Pay Howard Chere Wayne iDetrat North Carolins Tuskeare Javel Sanborn Army William Guckeyson Maryland Joan Karrakash Duce Pennsylvania Ametrica Manhattan New York University Yale Indiana Occidental Georgia North Texas Ohio State Harmon Eulace Peacock Temple Benjaren Johnson Columbia Martin Glickman Syracuse Tae Cornell Donald Lark Lutes Beecals Milan Healy Gied Fegeme Veenceolh Millrose Amene Ventke New York Eunice Peac

Parnell High Triumphs Over Williamsburg Red Readers

Parnell High School defeated Williamsburg at Municipal Park Friday in a six run sixth inning. Harry Ward led Parnell with four hits while O'Neill and Curd fueled Williamsburg. Ward and Sheridan contributed key plays as the Red Readers fell short in a high scoring district clash.

Soresta Williamsburg Parnell High Willamsburgs Red Readers Municipal Park Harry Ward O'Neill Parnell Ward Sheridan Williamsburg O'Neil Curd

Hampfer Meets as Mercier Thursday at Coliseum

Hans Rampfer the Greek Adonis of Graeco Roman wrestling headlines Eddie Jennings weekly mat show Thursday night in the Memorial Coliseum meeting Al Mercier of Springfield Mass known for the mule kick Mercier has faced top east coast stars while Kampfer boasts wins over major wrestlers and a drawn record with London. Jennings hopes Mae Myers world women's champion may appear if a suitable opponent is found.

Hans Rampfer Eddie Jennings 3Remorial al Mercier Springfield Mass Mulesick Bronko Nagurski Kampfer Jim Londos Adonis New York City Boston Philadelphia Chicago Minneapolis St. Louis Jennings Mae Myers

Bleakley Vitals: Franklin Assistant Coach Drives Freshman Teams

Norman Bleakley of Franklin high school trains sophomore squads to feed varsity teams, earning praise for city basketball titles and a football crown. His wartime leadership and long Cedar Rapids teaching career shape his insistence on hard work and strong material as the key to championship teams.

Norman Bleakley Franklin High School East Side Franklin Orville Rust Bleakley la Crosse Cedar Rapids Grant High

McGrath Out with Hand Injury for Australia Davis Cup

Vivian McGrath of Australia is sidelined for at least three weeks due to an abscessed right hand. Three doctors ordered rest and x rays, jeopardizing his spots in the April 30 Australia Mexico ties and late May matches with the United States at Forest Hills.

Mexico City Vivian McGrath McGrath United States Forest Hills Adrian Quist Johnny Bromwich Mexico

Coe football prospects praised by Eby for next fall

Moray Eby reviews Coe's grid outlook noting a solid returning nucleus led by Ralph Martin and Gene Carson with 13 award winners back. He sees improved reserves, a strong passing game, and a demanding nine-game schedule starting September 25 at Carleton. Ross Miller urges affordable tickets to boost student attendance.

Cee Moray Eby Drake Relays Crimson School Coe Ralph Martin Gene Carson Paul Schneider Arnold Brokaw Bob Gable John Henna Bernard Smith Charlie Ziegas Crimson Carleton Northfield Drake Des Moines Kohawks Ross Miller McKinley

Iowa State Golfers Defeat Northwestern in soggy meet

Northwestern trounced Iowa State 1514 to 514 as Waldorf of Iowa State shot 74 to lead day. Singles draw included Baure, Richardson, Marek, Sperry and doubles pairing Waldorf with Turney. Also notes Mozambican flood toll amid other world events.

Ames Northwestern University Iowa State Waldorf Baure C. Richardson Northwestern Radcliffe Towa State Marek Perpich Sperry Lows State Bare Richardson Turney Kostelacky

No records broken at Drake Relays big meet

Drake Relays featured fast showings with notable performers Mack Robinson of Pasadena junior college and Ed Toribio of Oklahoma taking top placings in sprints. Wisconsin led multiple events as James Kellner won the 120 yard high hurdles and Washington State and Ohio State scored in several relays, while Newport? Francis, Nebras ka, led the shot put standings.

Mack Robinson Pasadena Negra Ed Toribio Oklahoma Bert Carr Rice Robinson Harold Cagle Oklahoma Baptist Cagle Jack Kellner Wisconsin Princeton University Drake James Irwin Keokuk Herman Nelson Washington State Lee Orr Ohio State Dartmouth Drake University Michigan State Whittier Calif Coe Butler Pittsburg Kan Emporia Jack Patterton Jack Robinson Timels John Donovan University Bradford Towle Lloyd Cooke Charles Fenske Walter Mehl Kansas State Missouri Robert Grieve Dunois Eddie Teribio Pasadena J Junior College Wilbur Greer Grinnell Fred Luther Paul Baichley Robert Work John Hayward Ilinois Duane Cullinan Carrol Lehmann Richard Brunton Nebraska Montana Illinois Pittsboro Oliver Allen Galen Blackmore Lee Bedillon Ralph Brown Fresno State Clinton Junior Sauar Harry Kahler Avalon Nelson Paul Swanson East Des Moines North Des Moines Valley Junction Jack Ellington Y. Steakly Paul Sanders Willard Mosert Texas Eekahinagan Blair Wiinois Kansas Tom Sexton Robert Buckle Richard Squire Charles Bettham Iowa Notre Dame John Irwin Princeton Robert Lemen Purdue Clarence O'Dell Oklahoma A Mifth James Tulla Archie Romani Ayne Rideout Denton Tex Blaine Rideout James Whittaker Ray Bears East Des Moines Wells Keyser Beverly Herman Dubuque Franklin Cedar Rapids Anm Francs Anthony Geniawicz Charles Socolofsky Robert Mills Cheater Friedland Melvin Walker John ©. Rosen Tom Stevens State Jack Vickery Dale Shannon Y. Steakley Burt Carr Willard Moser Whittler Kenneth Richardson Wiliam Schmitt Richard Damoulojed Cor South Dakota Pasadena Junior College Howard Bachman Fred Mayes John Hellman Yankton Aston Terry Hardin- Simmons Lowell Todd San Jose Ward Cuff Marquette Lawrence Hague Kaw Lamb Love Hieh Gavin Serbo True Hastings Neb Davenport Jack Orr Harry Nettleton Loren Benke Dan Gibbs Albert Muller Cornelius Warmerdam Milton Padway Standish Medina Zach Man

Pitching Problem Looks Serious In Card Ranks

In a 13 to 12 loss to the Chicago Cubs, the St. Louis Cardinals' mound troubles resurfaced as multiple pitchers were used after Dizzy Dean and Lon Warneke, with a late Cubs rally sealing the victory. Augie Galan and Phil Cavarretta sparked the headline ninth inning, while the Cardinals' rotation struggled to stop Chicago’s offense.

T. Louis Dizzy Dean Lon Warneke St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Redbirds Frankie Frisch Cardinals Dizzy Warneke Clay Bryant Bill Lee Cubs Augie Galan Phil Cavarretta Ray Harrell Si Johnson Paul Dean Mike Ryba Jim Win Ford Frisch Chicago Dean Ryba Harrell John Son

Feller Falls In opener 4-3 as Washington tops Philadelphia

In a tense pitchers duel Washington edges Philadelphia 4 to 3 with Errocs-Werber, Moses driving in runs for Philadelphia and Williams securing the win for Washington. RBI highlights include Johnson, Stone, Williams, Finney, Meyer, Simmons for Philadelphia and Myer, Travis with three base hits for Washington.

Cohen Philadelphia Washington Errocs Werber Moses Johnson Stone Wiliams Finney Meyer Simmons Rothrock Weber Myer Travis Cissell Newsome Dean Ruhel_ Johnson Brucker Willams Newsom Willamsi Williams Fink Hubbard Dinneen Owens

Minnesota Golfers Win Over Hawkeyes

In Iowa City Minnesota defeated Iowa 1912 to 714 on a home course. Ernette Heller led Minnesota with a 76 while Iowa’s H Scow posted 78 the best Hawkeye score and defeated W Hamilton of Minnesota in one match.

Iowa City University of Iowa Minnesota Ernette Heller H. Scow Iowa W. Hamilton Gopher

Anamosa Boxers Stage Another Golden Gloves Evening

The second series of the Anamosa prison Golden Gloves tourney was held Saturday afternoon. Referee Alex Fidler wore a feather jacket. Boxers posted several decisive results including TKO and KO outcomes across multiple weight classes.

Anasmosa Prison Alex Fidler K. O Eddie Jennings Art Taylor Joseph Benson Jerrel Nord Docision Hayes Ashley Gibbona Boles Osborne Murphy Tilson Diamond Welkoenix Fergueson Colson Greenley Case Blevine Johnson Giberons

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