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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1939

Page

8

Gugler Voegler Hit Top Form In Raider Skirmish

Cedar Rapids Raiders third baseman Don Gugler emerged from a slump after a Tuesday workout, delivering sharp throws and confident batting. Vern Voegler impressed at shortstop and in fielding drills, while manager Ollie Marquardt planned two practice games before opening the season with Decatur and a home tilt under lights against a county all star team.

Don Gugler Cedar Rapids Raiders Gugler Marquardt Awenda Pitts Ollie Marquardt Anomery Driens Sportnvie Vern Voegler Clinton Voegler Raiders St. Genevieve Browne Oberlander Wrobel Raider Maynardt

Manchester Wins From Strawberry Point 14-1

Manchester high school defeated Strawberry Point 14 to 1 on Monday. The Manhawks had 15 hits off pitchers Court nage Quinlen and Burgin led by Dale Steffens with 3 hits in 4 trips. Earl Steffens allowed 4 safeties, 1 walk, while Manchester fielded error free besides one miscue.

Gazette Strawberry Point Manchester Strawberry Point High Manhawks Courtnage Quinlen Burgin Dale Steffens Bob Leighton Roy Cook al Eberhardt Bob Timmons Earl Steffens

Blue Peter Wins 2000 Guineas at Newmarket

Blue Peter the favorite won the 130th 2000 Guineas at Newmarket by a length and a half. Admiral's Walk, Sir John Jarvis owned, finished second with Sir Abe Bailey's entrant in third among 25 starters.

Newmarket Eng Lord Rosebery Blue Peter John Jarvis Abe Bailey

Emil Klumpar Named Football And Baseball Coach At Monticello

Emil Klumpar former University of Iowa football and baseball star has signed as head coach for football and baseball at Monticello high school in Iowa. He will also assist basketball while Roy Moore becomes athletic director and heads basketball and track.

Iowa City Emil Klumpar University of Iown Monticello High School Klumpar Cedar Rapids Monticello Roy Moore

Heston tops Cramer in Memorial Coliseum set

George Heston, a Chicago Golden Gloves quarter finalist, headlines a Thursday night show at Memorial Coliseum facing Irish Jack Cramer of Omaha. Heston gives up pounds but has shown he can handle bigger foes while Kennedy, a noted mixer, is also on the card.

George Hoston Memorial Coliseum Jack Cramer Omaha Heston Kennedy Carl Brade Muscatine Don Milligan Des Moines Howard Strand Cedar Falls Kenny Cocayne Tex Pancho Cedar Rapids Selden Lecce Lamont Bob Frisch Sumner Louis Bell Alex Fidler

Boxing roundup of late results from multiple cities

A.B. P. reports quick KOs and decisions across venues in Boston Houston Los Angeles New Bedford and Jersey City. bouts feature Louw Ambers Honey Mellody Kenny EaSalle Billy McDowell Tiedro Montanez Peter Jackson Hob Crocetti Joey Fontana Emil Cody and others with knockouts points and a technical knockout noted.

Associated Press Boston Louw Ambers Herkimer N. Y Honey Mellody Feston Houston Tex Kenny EaSalle Billy McDowell Dallas Angeles Tiedro Montanez Porto Rico Peter Jackson Los Angeles New Bldford Mass Hartford Conn Sammy Crocetti Amsterdam N. Yoo Joey Fontana Emil Cody Jersey City N. J

Elwood High Baseball Splits Twin Bill At Home And On Road

Elwood high school baseball split a pair of games, dropping 7-2 to Oxford Junction and edging Maquoketa 8-7. Also note a Spring Want Ad sale running this week.

Elwood Oxford Junction Maquoketa

Boland Fate at Iowa U in Doubt

Iowa City a meeting of the athletic board may renew former Line Coach Pat Boland's contract with the University of Iowa. Boland, assistant to Irl Tubbs, could remain in physical education but no varsity football duties. Rehire hinges on athletic department funding. Also Assistant Trainer Bill Frey resigns effective immediately. Dr. W W Hayne to assume duties. Schroeder had said Frey's contract would not be renewed.

Iowa City Pat Boland University of Iowa Boland Irl Tubbs Tubbs University Bill Frey Miami Frey W. W. Hayne Schroeder

Winthrop Beats Quasqueton 9 to 5 in Baseball

Winthrop high defeated Quasqueton Monday by 9 to 5. Winthrop tallied 9 hits to Quasqueton's 3. Quasqueton's batteries were Smith Heckle and Walton, while Winthrop pitcher catchers Brubaker and Landis contributed to the win.

Winthrop Winthrop High Quasqueton Smith Heckle Walton Brubaker Landis

Legion Game Called Off In Rain After Early Roosevelt Lead

Tuesday afternoon American Legion Junior league play between Roosevelt Hotel and Cities Service was halted in the second inning with Roosevelt Hotel leading 4 to 0 due to rain. Thursday’s scheduled game features Smulekoff's and Bupane Gas.

American Legion Roosevelt Hotel Cities Service Smulekoff's Bupane Gas

Wapello High Hands Muscatine 12 to 9 in baseball

Wapello High defeated Muscatine 12 to 9 on Muscatine’s diamond Monday. Wapello collected 12 hits as Sprouse worked the mound, while McGill and Bielke held Muscatine to seven.

Wapello Muscatine Gazette Wapello High Sprouse McGill Bielke

Frank Howard shines for Clinton in Three-Eye chatter

From Fort Smith Arkansas comes word on Frank Howard a strapping outfielder expected to spark Clinton in the Three-Eye league. He hit .348 last year in Class B and is praised for power speed and a strong arm. The piece also notes roster shakeups with Cedar Rapids Jersey City Water loo Springfield and other clubs, plus praise for Cap Crossley. It closes with a broader look at McNair and Webb affecting the White Sox.

Fort Smith Ark Clinton Frank Howard Cedar Rapids Giants Goldie Howard Jersey City Hague International Association Springfield Lou Hanning Raider Hill Corps Jinks Keeney San Antonio al Krupski Bloomington Cal Lahman Wilkes-Barre Paul Fugit Frank Krole Cap Crossley Crossley Cap Eric McNair White Sox Boston Joe Cronin McNair Jimmy Dykes Connie Mack Sox Jackie Hayes Red Sox Boze Berger Skeeter Webb Meridian Miss Chicago Webb Cleveland Marv Owen Luke Appling Joe Wuhel

Sox Aim for Better Pitching to Reclaim Upper Bracket

The club seeks stronger pitching to return to the upper bracket as competition from the Yankees looms.

Sox

Vinton Trackmen Triumph In Dual Meet Over Marion 74 53

Vinton defeated Marion 74 to 53 in a dual meet at Vinton Iowa. Peterson led Vinton with wins in shot put discus and broad jump totaling 15 points, while Narber added 14 points. Marion’s Schenken and Thomas combined for 19 points, with Schenken winning hurdles and placing in the broad jump. Event wins included Kelly and Arp in sprints, Waldorf and Phils sharing pole vault, and Peterson winning the shot put and discus. Marion was disqualified in the 880-yard relay for baton exchange infractions.

Vinton Iowa Marion Cameron Peterson Narber Schenken Thomas Kelly Arp Imi Hizeins Thompson Pettit Thbell Price Glang Romann Gary CM Cottrell McLean Waldorf Phils Brubaker Wienands Heicht Discus Peterson Phillis Hmestad Vinton Marion T Marsh

Keokuk County Meet Thursday And Friday

The Keokuk county baseball tournament will be held on the Webster diamond across Thursday and Friday. First round includes Gibson with byes for Keswick and English with byes for Hedrick and Webster. What Cheer faces Thornburg, with second round Gibson meets Kinross and Keswick versus What Cheer Thornburg winner. semifinal slots set for Friday with finals at 2:30 PM.

Webster Keokuk Webster Diamond Gibson Keswick What Cheer Thornburg Hedrick Kinross Delta

Hawkeye Nine Takes On Luther Then Minnesota Tests

Iowa City series opens with Luther College in Decorah as part of a three game trip toward Minnesota. Hawkeyes then face Carleton in Northfield and two games with Minnesota in Minneapolis. Iowa trails in the Big Ten as Minnesota, Indiana and Purdue hold early leads. A loss in both Minnesota games jeopardizes remaining title hopes.

The Gazette Iowa City Minnesota University of Iowa Northland Luther College Decorah Hawkeyes Northfield Minn Carleton College Minneapolis Gopher Indiana Purdue Gophers Iowa Schultz

Blairstown High Defeats Walford 10 to 4 in Baseball

Blairstown High overwhelmed Walford 10 to 4 on Monday. Oberthein pitched for Blairstown with G. Thompson catching, fueling the local win.

Blairstown High Walford The Blairstown Oberthein G. Thompson

Montanez Tops Jackson in Welterweight Bout in LA

Pedro Montanez of Porto Rico, 142, defeats Peter Jackson, 140 2, Los Angeles Negro, in a ten round welterweight contest. Victory marks Montanez as a leading title contender.

Los Angeles Pedro Montanez Porto Rico Peter Jackson

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