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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1937

Page

2

Cardinals Top Pirates 3 1 To Grab First In National League

Lefty Bob Weiland limited Pittsburgh to six hits as St Louis defeated the Pirates 3 to 1. The win moved the Cardinals into first place and marked Pittsburgh’s first defeat of the season. Dickshot homered for the Pirates, Medwick and Martin drove in runs for St Louis, and Weiland earned the win.

Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates T. Louis Bob Weiland Pittsburgh Pirates St. Lows Cardinals Gas House Gang John Dickshot Pirate Cedar Rapids Frankie Frisch Weiland Rochester Cardinal Cats Joe Medwick Pepper Martin Bill Brubaker Leo Durocher Paul Waner Stan Bordagaray Medwick Terry Moore Stuart Martin Cy Blanton Bill Swift Pittsbursh St. Louis Durocher Martin Handley Howe Dickshot Suhr Moore S Martin Brubaker Handley Mire Durocher Mize St Louis Hanton Welland Blanton Swift Wetland Blanton Vampires Sears Ballanfant Klem

Frick Sees Feller Needing Development For Consistency

National League president Ford Frick said on Tuesday that Cleveland Indians rookie Bob Feller needs extensive coaching and development before becoming a consistent major league winner. Frick described Feller as wild with a jerky delivery and warned that the unrefined style could shorten his pitching career.

Buffalo N. Y Ford Frick Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Frick

Rowe Hospitalized for Sinus Treatment

Detroit report notes Rowe in hospital with sinus issues with details about his condition and a mention of Chicago and Sydney in linked sports or travel context. The fragmented text references a pitcher and a game or event, but lacks clear outcome or dates.

Bobby Stewart to Meet Kampfer in Place of Mercier

Al Mercier returns to the east coast and is unavailable for Thursday night versus Hans Kampfer. Matchmaker Eddie Jennings boosts the main event by booking Bobby Stewart of Huntsville. Kampfer, Graeco-Roman champion, is a formidable opponent as Stewart aims to control the bout.

Bobby Stewart Kampfer Mercier al Mercier Hans Kampfer Eddie Jennings Huntsville Ali Stewart Scotty Dawkins Edinburgh Scotland Olaf Oleson Superior Wis Jennings Mae Myers

Gustavus Adolphus Beats Luther 6-5 In Narrow Baseball Win

In St. Peter Minnesota Gustavus Adolphus College defeated Luther College 6-5 after Malmberg hit a two out two strike home run in the seventh inning game one of a scheduled doubleheader. The second game was halted by rain with Luther leading 5-1 after four and a half innings.

ST. Peter, Minn Malmberg Gustavus, Adolphus Luther College of Decorah Luther

Iowa Golfers Down Northwestern 12 9 in College Match

Special to The Crazette reports Iowa defeating Northwestern 12 to 9 in golf at Iowa City. Sid Richardson of Northwestern led with a 7 under par round, though Iowa clinched most of the eight matches.

Iowa Northwestern Iowa City Vicetokes University of Iown Sid Richardson Northwestern Star Creston Town Vic Meet Aid Husd Kutee Aia Perpin Eledy Ted Aw Kee Atrison Aoe Marko

Conesville High Defeats Atalissa 18 to 0

Conesville High School dominated Atalissa with an 18 to 0 victory. The game featured strong offense from Conesville and a shutout by their defense.

Conesville High Atalissa

Schmeling Ships Out for New York Title Fight

Former heavyweight champion Max Schmeling and trainer Max Machon sailed for New York on the Bremen Monday night. He expects the Schmeling Braddock title bout to occur June 3 in New York despite U S legal wrangles. Schmeling, in fine spirits, plans to resume training at Speculator NY after arriving.

Berlin Max Schmeling Max Machon New York Bremen Schmeling Jimmy Braddock United States Braddock America Germany Saarow Speculator NY

Iowa Coaches to Attend Chicago Alumni Meet

University of Iowa football staff led by Coach Irl Tubbs and Athletic Director E G Dad Schroeder will attend a Chicago alumni dinner at the La Salle hotel Friday. Assistants Glenn Devine Pat Boland and Ernie Nevers join Thursday events and Tubbs serves as honorary referee at the Gateway Classic track meet in Clinton.

Garsette Iowa City University of Lowa Irl Tubbs Dad” Schroeder Chicago la Salle Hotel Tubbs Boland Glenn Devine Pat Boland Ernie Nevers Devine Nevers Burlington Consolidated Burlington Tubus Clinton

Waldorf Coach Leaves For St Olaf Next Fall

Waldorf college head basketball and baseball mentor Kippy Gilbertson will leave FOREST CITY to join St Olaf College Northfield Minnesota as coach next fall. Gilbertson, a 1930s St Olaf graduate, earned eleven letters in football basketball and baseball during his Ole career.

Forest City Kippy Gilbertson Waldorf College St Olaf College of Northfield Minn St. Olaf Oles

Hubbell Screwball Makes Foils of NL Sluggers

Carl Owen Hubbell the Meeker, New York Giants left hander famed for his screwball has dazzled NL batters and thwarted Detroit’s Ty Cobb. After years of doubt, Hubbell refined the pitch in Beaumont, earning a $40,000 Giants purchase and a career built on control and deception.

NEW York Meeker Carl Owen Hubbell Southpaw New York Giants Hub Hubbell Detroit Ty Cobb Tigers Cobb Hub Toronto Cobb Decatur Beaumont Basebal Clark Griffith Washington Griff Giants Cleveland Joe Shaute Indians

Baseball Standings and Postponed Games Update

American League standings show WCW 2 Pet New York 3 Ta0 Cleveland Detroit 2 1 .667 with Boston Philadelphia St Louis Chicago Washington balanced. Results Tuesday all games postponed and Wednesday matchups listed. several games postponed due to rain. American Association shows Milwaukee leading 7 2 .778 with more postponed games and Tuesday results noting Minneapolis 3 win.

WCW New York Cleveland Detroit Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Washington Cleveland St Louis Detroit Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philaphia Pitt Bureh Cincinnati

Hubbell’s Arm, Control Mark Star Pitcher’s Rise

The article recalls Hubbell’s left arm twisted for years and his talent driving wins. It notes his 2,403 innings with 171 wins and 94 losses, a .645 career average, and a 17 game NL winning streak. It also mentions his対 facing Lombardi and Waner as rivals and a manager’s praise of his calm, pinpoint control.

Hubbell Beaumont Houston Hub Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Innnings Giants Pirates Chicago Cubs Paul Waner Pittsburgh Ernie Lombardi Cincinnati Lombardi

Doyle Defeats King Levinsky In Wembley Bout

Irish challenger Jack Doyle outpoints King Levinsky over 12 rounds at Wembley stadium. Doyle led from the start and battered the Chicago heavyweight in the late rounds as blood streamed from a cut, though the former fish peddler remained durable and Doyle failed to score a knockout.

London Jack Doyle Ireland King Levinsky Chicago Wembley Stadium Doyle Lesinsky

Hank Leiber the Tomorrow Athlete

International News Service profile on Hank Leiber of the New York Giants. The piece notes his Arizona origins, blond build, and repeated status as a promising outfielder who never quite becomes a major contributor, with comparisons to other “tomorrow” athletes and a glance at his football prowess in Arizona.

Brill Corum International News Service New York Horace” Stoneham New York Giants Hank Leiber Cactus Mesas Arizona Polo Grounds Giants Roy Parmelee Cardinals Cubs John McGraw Parmelee Jack Sharkey Panama Canal Boston Squire Jack Dempsey Max Schmeling Max Berlin Hankus-Pankus Gila Teuton Tucson Leiber Terry Stoneham

Lincoln High's Dizzy Dean Throws No-Hit Softball Win

Clyde Dizzy Dean pitched a no hit no run seven inning game for Lincoln High School as they defeated Cathedral High 6 to 0. Dean fanned eight of twenty one batters.

Lincoln Neb Clyde Dizzy” Dean Lincoln High School Cathedral High Dizzy Dean

Hammocks Offered for Night Travel on Paris Railway

Paris reports hammocks available for night travel on the Paris Orleans Mid pathway. While not promoted as more comfortable than standard sleepers, hammocks have gained popularity among travelers.

Paris Paris-Orleans-Mid Rathway

Brown defends status amid resignation resolution at Iowa high school group

Iowa executive secretary George A. Brown refused to comment on an alleged board push for his resignation after a secret session in Des Moines. He said he learned of the meeting on his return and noted no minutes were seen. Hawkeye group律师 Paul James warned continued action if the board rejects the resignation. Brown earns $4,000 annually and has served since 1922.

ES Moines INS George A. Brown Iowa High School Athletic Association Brown Board of Control Des Moines International News Service Association Paul James Hawkeye State High School Athletic Association Iowa Group James Hawkeye Group The Iowa Association

Connie Mack Predicts Yankees Reign Continue In A.Ball

In New York Connie Mack after watching the Athletics lose 7 to 1 to the Yankees predicts the Yanks will repeat and credits the club with strong pitching. He backs the Senators to finish second and considers Cleveland and Detroit promising with Feller and returns of Cochrane and Greenberg.

New York INS Connie Mack Senators Tigers Cochrane Greenberg Tommy Bridges Cleveland Feller A's Johnny Bronca Yanks Kelley Ross

Cedar County Baseball Tourney Opens at Durant

Lowden high faces Clarence at 1 p.m. Friday in the Cedar county tournament at Durant. Bennett battles Durant in the other opener, with the finals set for Saturday afternoon and no consolation games.

Durant Lowden Lowden High Clarence Cedar County Bennett

Milwaukee and Minneapolis Scores Cut Short by Wet Grounds

Rain and wet fields caused postponements across a list of American Association games. Matches involving Indianapolis Columbus Louisville Toledo and Kansas City St Paul were delayed or moved, with several teams affected by the weather.

AMN Milwaukee Minneapolis J Zuber Brenzel Weiner Rutland Hayes Wagner Peacock Indianapolis Columbus Louisville Toledo Kansas City St. Paul

Believe Bobby Doerr To Return To Lineup Soon

Boston Red Sox rookie second baseman Bobby Doerr suffered a head injury after being beaned by Washington pitcher Ed Linke. X rays showed no fracture and Doerr, who remained conscious, is expected to rejoin the lineup before week’s end.

Bobby Doerr Boston INS Boston Red Sox Washington Ed Linke Bobby Linke Sox Senators Red Sox

Maynard High Defeats Clermont In Fayette Tourney

Maynard High School beat Clermont 11 to 3 in the Fayette county baseball tournament first round. The game was played on the Fayette diamond with Petratz credited a win and a Caswell Foss Gress Olsen Schrader in the battery.

The Gazette Fayette Maynard High School Clermont Fayette County Fayette Diamond Maynard Petratz Caswell Foss Gress L. Olsen Schrader

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