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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1936

Page

7

Bears Defeat Bulls 14-2 In Raiders Practice Game

Intra squad action at Hill Park sees the Bears explode for 14 hits and a 14 to 2 victory over the Bulls. Webb leads with three hits as Crossley tests pitchers Hayes Mead and Matthews while masking supplies run low.

Bears Bulls Raiders Webb Matthews Mead Howard and Shipley E Bears Hill Park Crossley Jim Hayes Ralph Mead Jude Matthews Hayes Florida Hot Springs Howard Pelton Gassaway Shipley de Forrest Filbert Thomas Genzlinger Kieney Mattier Fuller Genzger Goethel Gas Stodola Elston Reichtiela Bulls Bears Beeeetnes Tier Mat Shipley Ases Innin Mead Gittins and McPartland

Baer Plans Nationwide Comeback Junket

Max Baer will tour the country for a comeback, boxing four round bouts against all challengers. Announced by Frank Pecassi in Los Angeles, Baer, weighing 245 pounds, will depart next week with the aim of regaining the title.

Los Angeles INS Max Baer Frank Pecassi Baer

Conesville Nips Pleasant Plain 5 3 In Baseball

Conesville high school baseball team fell to Pleasant Plain by 5 to 3 in a Friday game. Battery for Conesville consisted of Calhoun and Hawkins, while Loche and Bowman protected for Pleasant Plain.

Gazette Conesville Conesville High School Pleasant Plain Calhoun Hawkins Loche Bowman

Standings and Sunday Results in American League Baseball

American League standings show Cleveland 7 3, New York 7 3, Boston 8 5, Detroit 6 6, Washington 7 7, St Louis 8, Philadelphia 3 8, with various inconsistent decimals corrected. Sunday results include Detroit 6 over Chicago, New York 12 over Boston, Washington 11 over Philadelphia, Cleveland 8 over St Louis in 16 innings.

Cleveland Washington Boston Detroit St. Lou New York Philadelphia Chicago New_York Bosto Washington St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Steve O'Neill Cleveland Indians Johnny Allen Allen Yankees O’neill Indians St. Louis Browns Dizzy Dean Pirates Cubs Lou Gehrig Jimmie Foxx Cannon Men Red Sox

Unclear Sports Scores From Sunday Baseball Card

Sunday results show Columbus beating Kansas City 4 to 3 and Milwaukee defeating Toledo 11 to 5. Minneapolis and St. Paul posted even records at 3-3 and 2-9 respectively, with Louisville and Indianapolis both listed at 0-0.

Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Milwaukee Toledo Indianapolis Sec

Five Big Ten Teams Undefeated Early In Race

Illinois leads with five wins no losses as Hale Swanson and Howie Berg shine on the mound. Iowa sits at four and undefeated, joined by Michigan Indiana and Minnesota each with two wins. Minnesota swept Purdue 19-8 and 10-1. Indiana beat Ohio State 9-4 and 5-0 behind Babe Hosier. Michigan beat Wisconsin 3-2 with Joe Lerner stealing two bases and scoring the decisive run.

Chicago Illinois Hale Swanson Howie Berg Iowa Michigan Indiana Minnesota Gophers Purdue

Germany the Team America Must Beat

Davis Walsh analyzes the looming Olympic track showdown with Germany as the United States faces a tougher, more self critical path to gold. Lawson Robertson warns against complacency while praising Jesse Owens and questioning U S prospects across sprints and jumps amid stimulants debates.

Des Moines Woman Bets Derby Favorites After 14 Winners

Mrs. Marvin Johnston, a Louisville bred Kentucky Derby predictor with fourteen wins in fifteen years, backs Coldstream to win the Derby, while doubting others like Florida breds and recent favorites. Her husband plans to bet on Bien Jolie as they head to Louisville.

Coldstream DES Moines Marvin Johnston Johnston Kentucky Louisville Florida M. E. Peary Bien Joli Mr. Johnston Mrs. Johnston Sickla Bradley

Best Ball Player Debates Roar Across Sports World

The column surveys top opinions on the National League best player, highlighting Joe Moore of the Giants as a fan favorite. contrasts boxing chatter about Louis and Schmeling. and reviews baseball trades and Frick’s stance on club locations with Detroit and Buffalo about league moves.

Joe Moore Giants Moore

Wampler Set for Rematch in Memorial Coliseum Clash

Earl Wampler readies against Cliff Olson in the Memorial Coliseum in a rematch after a controversial finish. Mike Nazarian steps in as referee. Ivan Vakturoff meets Don McIntyre, while Cliff Thiede faces Pete Petersen in pairing bouts.

Earl Wampler Memorial Coliseum Cliff Olson Minnesota Wampler Olson Gladiators Bob Jessen Mike Nazarian Nazarian Ivan Vakturoff Don McIntyre Kansas City Cliff Thiede Long Beach Calif Pete Petersen New York City

Grant Defeats Badge In Mason-Dixon Final

White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Bryan Bitsy Grant the Atlanta midget won the Mason Dixon championships defeating Donald Budge in the final 2 6 4 6 3 6 0 6 4 after a field of eight top ranking stars. This was Grants third win in four matches against Budge sealing the title on Sunday.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Bryan “Bitsy Grant Atlanta Donald Budge California Budge

Plan To Organize Northeast Iowa Loop

Representatives from Farmersburg Elkader St Lucas Monona and Calmar attended the baseball meeting in Monona to organize a Northeast Iowa league. Five teams signed up and Postville or McGregor may join. J J Tayek of Monona named president of the organization.

Calmar Farmersburg Elkader St. Lucas Monona Iowa Postville McGregor J. J. Tayek

Walford High Beats Shueyville 6 to 5 in Close Contest

Walford High School defeated Shueyville 6 to 5 on Friday. Trailing 5 to 4 after six and a half innings, Walford rallied in the seventh to score two runs and secure the win.

Walford Shueyville Walford High School Walford Boys

Webster High Runs Past Kinross 5–0 in Season Opener

Webster High School opened its season with a 5 to 0 victory over Kinross on the home diamond. Pitcher Dillon led Webster, while Kinross countered with Stoner.

Webster, In Webster High School Kinross Dillon Webster Stoner

Holding Your Swing Center For Clean Golf Contact

The article explains that topping or skimming the ball results from not lowering the clubhead to the ball. It faults moving the swing center, i e the head, during the backswing to the right and not returning it precisely forward on the hit. Maintain a still head to keep the clubhead down at impact.

Box Score Highlights Baseball Game Summary

Bejma pinch hit for Thomas in the seventh and Coleman for Andrews in the ninth. The winning run scored with two out in the 16th. Cleveland beat the opponents 7 to 8 with key RBIs from Hildebrand Knickerbocker Averill Campbell Sul neembe Bell Lary. Multiple pitchers contributed, with Knott and Hildebrand carrying heavy hit loads.

Bejma Thomas Coleman Andrews Sullivan Cleveland Lary Hemsley Knickerbocker Hale Hildebrand Averill Campbell Sulneembe Ae Bell Walkup Brown Allen

Baseball Game Summary With Gehrig Foxx HRs In 9-Run Detroit Contest

Gehrig and Foxx homer led a high scoring game with Rothfield Gehrig 3 RBI and Foxx 3 RBI. Rolfe added 2 hits and a triple while Ostermueller and Walberg also contributed runs and hits. Hadley earned the win with solid relief and 2 strikeouts.

Walker Hadley tMarcum Walberg Cooke Cascarella Miller Melilla SRE Aie Crosetti Gehrig Rolfe Dickey Johnson Hoag Foxx Werber Ostermueller Manush R. Ferrell Lazzeri Ciosetti Almada Aga Pedal Murphy Walberg W. Perrell Bronca

Phillies Sweep Washington In Slugfest Seven Inning Clash

In a rough series finale Philadelphia wins 11 to 4 at Washington. Powell and Puccinelli homer for Boston with Puccinelli and Leiber also contributing. Newsom earns the win with 4 strikeouts while Leiber takes the loss.

Mailho Leiber Neimiec Matezak Philadelphia Washington Powell Newsom Warstler Puccinelli Travis Boston R. Johnson Lewis Kubel Hill Myer Newsome Johnson Ry Newsom Ge Hubbard Dineen

Brooklyn and Philadelphia clash in baseball game chaos

Brooklyn and Philadelphia played a high scoring contest with multiple batting totals. Key players included Hassett Grace Frey and J Moore for Philadelphia while Lindstrom Eckhardt and Norris contributed for Brooklyn. Final stats show errors by several players and a late surge by Philadelphia.

Brooklyn Philadelphia Eckhart Chiozza Hassett Allen Frey J.moorers Lindst'm Camilli Bucher Hassin Taylor Norris Ger'ghty Grace Berres Sheerin O'Gomez Baker Johnson Sulik Walter Prey Haslin Gomez J. Moore Lindstrom Frankhouse Eckhardt Geraghty Taghty Ker

Drake Relays Produce Olympic Possibilities

Drake Relays highlight potential Olympic contenders as athletes compete for spots and standout performances emerge in preparation for national trials. Officials note rising talents across events may influence selection for future games.

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Drake Relays Spark Olympic Hopes In Record Run

Glenn Cunningham Don Lash Ray Ellinwood and Alton Terry led a sensational Drake Relays showing setting three American records and five Drake marks. Lash broke the two mile outdoor record 9 10.6 and Indiana’s Ellinwood anchored a 4 mile relay win. Devers and Terry capped field marks with a 222 65 foot javelin and a 6 foot 5 inch high jump by Linn Philson and John Stevens.

ES Moines Sam Glenn Cunningham Don Lash Indiana Ray Ellinwood Chicago Alton Terry Texas Panhandle Cunningham America Kansas Ac Larry Brown Pennsylvania Glenn Berlin Lash Norman Bright New York Drake Illinois Jimmy Devers Terr Hardin-Simmons College Ellinwood Eric Wilson Iowa Pittsburgh Kansas Oklahoma Baptists Sam Francis Nebraska Notre Dame Herschel Neil Maryvillle Linn Philson John Stevens Pitburg Harold Osborne Illinoi

Winter To Be Starter In Grinnell Track Meet

Fred Winter director of physical education in Cedar Rapids high schools will act as starter for the Grinnell interscholastic track and field meet on May 2, announced by Lester Duke, meet director.

Dick Shikat Danno O'Mahoney A _ Boston Shikat Detroit Ali Baba Dickie Boy Grinnell Grinnell, Ia Fred Winter Cedar Rapids Lester Duke

Plan To Re Organize Winneshiek League

Decorah Iowa meeting plans re organization of Winneshiek County Baseball Association eight teams represented Decorah Top Hats Hoboes Frankville Ridgeway Spillville Burr Oak Fort Atkinson Nordness. Basis to follow 1933 setup with northern and southern halves each with own schedule and county series between league winners. Joe Flynn chaired Friday meeting.

Gazette Decorah Winneshiek County Baseball Association Decorah Top Hats Decorah Hoboes Frankville Ridgeway Spillville Burr Oak Fort Atkinson Nordness Joe Flynn

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