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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1941

Page

7

Dodgers Extend Winning Streak With 7-0 Shutout of Bees

Brooklyn pitchersWhit Wyatt Luke Hamlin and Kirby Higbe combine for a second straight shutout as the Dodgers rout Boston 7 to 0. Curt Davis blanks the Bees while Wes Ferrell struggles in the first inning and Brooklyn takes an early five run lead. Davis drives in two runs and Walker hits a homer to cap the scoring in a dominant three hit pitching duel.

Curt Davis Brooklyn West Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Dodgers Whit Wyatt Luke Hamlin Kirby Higbe Davis Max West YORK Bees Wes Ferrell Wasdell Kampouris Walker Kampoturis Lavanetto Rowell Dahlgren Ferrell Sullivan Piechota Sullivan T Wasdell Reese Miller

Cardinals Beat Cubs 6-2. McCullough and Herman Injured

Max Lanier allowed two Chicago hits as St Louis won 6 to 2. Clyde McCullough and Bill Herman left injured after foul tip and collision respectively, with McCullough struck on the arm and Herman sidelined after second base collision.

Chicago Max Lanier Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Clyde McCullough Bill Herman McCullough John Hopp Cardinal Herman Jim Brown St. Louis Chicazs Hopp OlHack Brownab O Cavar Moore Old Less'droof Mize Mich'isonrf Slaughter O'Novikoff Mancuso Louis Scheffink Marion Dallessandro Crespi Olsen Myers Cavarretta Chicnaso Palls Lanier Root Raffensberrer Butcher Balk Anter ball—Scheffing Conlan, Goetz and Reardon

Hawkeyes Rally Past Hoosiers in Final Innings

Iowa defeated Indiana 6 to 5 after a late ninth inning rally at Iowa City to sweep the two game series. Rudy Radics drove in two runs with a sharp single, completing the comeback after Don Hundley walked and Don Dunker faced trouble in the previous frame. The Hoosiers had previously fallen 9 to 3 in the opener.

Iowa City Indiana Iowa Hoosiers Rudy Radics Hawkeyes Don Hundley Don Dunker Racies Dunker Norman Hawkins Bill Welp Ted Gordinier

Oklahoma Edges Iowa State Polo 7-6 on Final Second

In Ames, Oklahoma defeated Iowa State 7-6 as Bill Stubbs netted the final goal with 12 seconds left. Iowa State tied the score at 6-6 in the fourth chukker before Oklahoma sealed the victory with a late strike.

AMES University of Oklahoma Iowa State Bill Stubbs Oklahoma Chukkers Towa State Scott Hetherliston Stubbs Carey Munson Boney Pauls Munsca

Vander Meer wins again for Redlegs

Johnny Vander Meer pitched six hitless innings and Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 10 to 3. The Reds scored in the first five frames as eight Reds hits and six walks aided by one error produced the runs.

Cincinnati Johnny Vander Meer Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Reds Russ Bauers Pittsburch Anderson S Werber Handley Frey Fletcher Goodman Collins Ales Mi'k WinR'by OjCraft Stewart OlJoost Gustine Elliott Lombardi Joost Pletcher Wilkie McCormick Gleeson Craft Fletcher Rey Pittsburgh Bauers Byaders Bauvers Ward Wie

Giants Rally Falls Short In 11th To Phillies

The New York Giants staged a dramatic ninth-inning comeback to tie the game with Philadelphia but lost 7 to 6 in the eleventh as Cliff Melton walked in the winning run. New York scored four in the ninth to force extra innings before the final inning setback.

Philadelphia INS New York Giants Cliff Melton Phillies New York

Umpires in Semi Pro Tourney Pick White Uniforms

Umpires in the national semi pro baseball tournament to be held this summer will wear white uniforms, marking a change in on field attire for the event.

Wichita NBA

Novikoff Slump Attributed To Loneliness

Lou Novikoff’s hitting slump is blamed on loneliness, says advisor Joe Rodgers in Long Beach. Rodgers notes Novikoff plans to rebound as his wife and kids join him, recalling past minor league outbursts and his “Mad Russian” nickname.

Jimmy Conzelman Long Beach Calif INS Lou Novikoff Joe Rodgers Boswell Chicago Cub Rodgers Novikoff Cubs Lou Mudville Stepin Fetcher Los Angeles Angels Angels Rasputin

City Pin Champions Line Up With Their Trophies

Champions in the city bowling tournament pose with trophies amid wartime absences. Johnny Lockwood is all events champion. Bud Lattner partnered in doubles. Dr. Don Challed holds the class B singles trophy while his son Don receives the award. Several teams and individuals across classes A to D are pictured with their titles.

Harland Jones United States Johnny Lockwood Bud Lattner Don Challed Don Frank Stanek Ernie Rejsa Bill Lana Groff Eddie ‘Killer’ Kane Bill Hemmer Rejsa Lana Searles Louis Melichar Eugene Stewart Ossie Anderson Gene Morey Frank Stroleny la Plant-Choate Scrapers Harold DeWoody Don Nelson Dewey Willis Wen Barrett al Schmidt Sam Saylor Forrest Daviness Vernon Flint Ernie Liska The Cedar Rapids Bowling Association Hank Sorensen E. M. Shull Joe Stoddard Dale McMeeken

Drakes Relays Spotlight on Al Blazis and Hawkeye Struggles

Des Moines chatter praises Al Blazis of Georgetown as a standout Drake Relays attraction. Canty hypes Blazis in the discus setting a Drake mark while Blazis overpowering in shot put and discus. Iowa’s Hawkeyes face criticism for weak showings and gaps vs Texas and northern schools. Two options for improvement suggested, with continued coverage on page 2.

University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Texas Longhorns

Former Yankees Men Manage Pacific Coast League Clubs

Four men once linked to the New York Yankees take charge of Pacific Coast league teams Oscar Vitt runs Portland Bill Skiff heads Seattle Lefty O Doul manages San Francisco and Cedric Durst leads San Diego in the circuit.

LOS Angeles NBA New York Yankees Oscar Vitt Portland Bill Skiff Seattle Lefty O’doul San Francisco Cedric Durst San Diego

Drake Relays Close With Few New Records But Strong Finishes

Oklahoma Aggie relay teams and Drake superb two mile relay trio highlighted a night of fast times at the Drake Relays in Des Moines. Notre Dame and Ohio State led a high level mile relay show while Don Boydston and Keith O Rourke failed to break six feet six, leaving the Drake record intact. Ohio State’s Bob Wright upset Pete Owens in the 120 yard hurdles as Carleton Terry won the 100 yard dash.

Ted Canty Blozis Canty Blazil America Grez Rice John Munski al Blazis Oklahoma Aggie Cedar Rapids Franklin East Hird Des Moines Colman Markey Schwinn Battin Iowa University Michigan Louisiana State Notre Dame Ohio State Missouri Don Boydston Oklahoma Harold Osborne Illinois Boydston Keith O Rourke Osborne Bob Wright Pete Owens Howard Payne College Owens Wright Terry Tarrant Carleton Terry Texas Leo Tarrant Alabama State

Yankees Rout Nats For Fourth Straight Win

The New York Yankees defeated the Washington Senators 8 to 3 for their fourth consecutive victory. Charley Ruffing left with a sprained back after seven innings. Spud Chandler pitched the final two innings. Reedun wrap details show Ruffing credited with the win, Hudson the loss, and multiple NY hitters contributing, highlighted by Rizzuto and Keller.

NEW York New York Yankees Washington Senators Charley Ruffing Sid Hudson Spud Chandler Washington Crizzatoss Cramercf Rolfe Chatanif O Herrerh Leas D Marines Pofahlss kKeiler Af Biworth Ogerdansb Archie Tbh Diekerr Ferre Prdde Oh Hudeonp Ruff Faber Solarrek Naan Vernan Ochandierp Leonard Torah RTS Zuber Rafing Dickey Hudson DiMaccio Keller Gordon Louis Ferrell Cramer Henrich Dickey Bloodworth Case Ralfe Henrich Rizzuto Priddy Ruffing Hudson Chandler Ruffin Ruffine Gunns Grieve McGowan

Red Sox Rally Past A's in Late Inning Win

Boston Red Sox overcome seven run deficit as Bill Fleming holds the Athletics to one hit over 6 1 3 innings. Fleming enters in third and the Sox edge Philadelphia 8 to 7 in a dramatic Saturday game.

Boston Boston Red Sox Bill Fleming Philadelphia Athletics Fleming A’s

Baseball and League Standings Highlight Weekend Results

Standings shown for American and National leagues with wins losses and percentages. Saturday results include Boston 7 Philadelphia 7 New York 8 Washington 3 Cleveland 6 Detroit 3 Chicago 2 St Louis 1. Sunday matchups list Philadelphia at Boston Washington at New York Detroit at Cleveland Chicago at St Louis and St Louis at Chicago.

New York Detroit Cleveland Philphia Boston St. Louis Chicago Washington Philadelphia St Louis W. L. Pet Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Eno

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