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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1940

Page

2

Walters Pitcher Delivers Reds Shutout of Pirates

Bucky Walters mounded a three hit staff while driving in the Reds' runs as Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 3-0 in Cincinnati. Walters notched his second win in as many starts, and Lonnie Frey Joe Bowman and Frank McCormick contributed with timely hits. Goodman added a long seventh inning homer for Cincinnati.

Bucky Cincinnati Ival Goodman Bucky Walters Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Reds Pirates Goodsman Gustine Gondman Walters Joe Bowman Johnny Rizzo Debs Garrs AR Lwanernef O'Wallers Brubker Bowman Asti Ll Waner Flan Rizzo Eishth Preutsburgh Ono J Errntt Goodman Frey Goodman F. McCormick Tao McCormick

Michigan Tops Hoosiers in Ninth Inning Sweep

Michigan Wolverines defeated Indiana Hoosiers 5-4 in Bloomington after two unearned runs in the ninth. Indiana committed three errors in the final frame allowing Michigan to pull away. Bond pitched for Michigan with four hits and eight bases on balls. Hundley lasted with eight hits and five walks.

Bloomington Ind Michigan Wolverines Indiana Hoosiers Hoosiers Michigan Wolverines Hundley Indiana Michigan Autidans

Chapman Homers as Athletics Upset Red Sox 6 3

Philadelphia Athletics edge Boston Red Sox 6 to 3 behind Sam Chapman’s bases‑loaded homer in the seventh. Rubeling homered for the Mackmen in the fifth. Jonny Babich won in relief while Jim Bagby took the loss. Boston’s defeat ties them with Detroit for second behind Cleveland.

Philadelphia INS Philadelphia Athletics Boston Red Sam Chapmans Rubeling Mackmen Jonny Babich Hill Heusser Jim Bagby Sox Boston Red

Peacock Nine Delivers Double Win Over Teachers

Upper Town, Platteville Teachers split a Saturday doubleheader in Fayette with Peacock Nine taking both games 4 to 0 and 6 to 4. Darr ll Riddle held four hits in three innings of the opener as a fourth inning rally propelled the Peacock offense. In the nightcap the Teachers led 2 to 0 before Peacock tied it with a third inning run and seized the lead in the fifth on a Caster homer with two aboard and a three‑base hit by Harkins, followed by Lynch’s RBI.

Boston Philadelphia Finnesurf Chapman Cramercf S Moses Willaims McCoy Fox Ijohnson Crovingss Siebert Doerr Hayes Wbor Jo Rubelins Desvutels Bagles Rich Lillard Babich Eric Doerr Foxx Doerr Williams Miles Foxx Thor Moses McCoy Miles Mors Radeline Chapman Foxix Cronin Poxx Basses Bophy Hevine Heusser Ostermucher Steneck Bagby & Babich Innines Bagby Hevine G. Ostermueller Rich Loin Rabich Barby Vuypires Rue Nubbard Rommel Moytarty Fayette Upper Town Platteville Wis Tito Darrell Riddle Upper Iowans Spatcher Peacocks Caster Perkin Williams Harkins van Citters Lynch Fiert Zamr Tintteville Seree Esereee Iona Norwood Ewell Penn State Jesse Owens Billy Brown Louisiana State Gerrit Stukkie Western State Michigan Fred Ramsdel University of Texas Myron Piker Northwestern Bob Saggan Notre Dame Eugene Littler University of Minnesota Fred Walcott Rice L.S.U Marleau Ollie Marquardt Owensboro Farris Day Price McElyea Urban Oilers Garnett

Northwestern Net Team Defeats Iowa 9 0 in Big Ten Opener

Northwestern opens the Big Ten season with a 9 0 sweep over Iowa. Seymour Greenberg leads with 6 0 6 0 win over Bob Sandler as the netmen win all matches in two sets.

Northwestern Iowa Evanston. I Northwesterns University of Iowa Seymour Greenberg Bob Sandler Paul Bennett

Northwestern Defeats Notre Dame in Baseball Showdown

Northwestern avenged an earlier loss by edging Notre Dame 6 to 3 in Evanston. John Goldak blanked the Irish after a rough start, rallying the offense as Northwestern scored in key innings to secure the win with solid defense and timely hitting.

Evanston, Ill Northwestern Notre Dame John Goldak Jacibpihausen Crimmins Goldak

Pole Vault Record Broken At Relays

The article reports multiple track events at a relay meet with a high school class A relay win by the Thunderbolts, college and university results across relays, hurdles and sprints. Notable performers include teams from Central Duluth Lincoln Des Moines Texas Texas A and M Oklahoma State Michigan and Northwestern with various times and placements.

Central Duluth Minn John Ingersoll Morrie Nordean Bob Forsyth Soo Lincoln Des Moines Louisiana State University Ifth Laguens Indiana T Hedges Daniels Tolliver Kane Michigan Minnesota Oklahoma A Rice Institute Litzier Nebraska Piker Northwestern University Texas Seay Gatewood Roberts Ramsdell Oklahoma Texas A and M Notre Dame Vuk«mane Penn State Wosbern Maronette Waldram Mussouri Smith Texas A Bryan Texas Marquette Sunsets San Jose State Hunt Hissins Mussouri Warne Oklahoma Baptist University i Brittan Tyler Watson Westbrooks Loyola Prairie View Tex College Pittsburg Kan Uth Emporia Time College I East Texas State Teachers Morris Lowry Beamin Cook Southwest Texas State Teachers Tawa State Teachers Pomona Wichita University Barnard Leutritz Balyeat Breidenbach Purdue Canhnam Boydston Barrett Jaques Weber Purdue Brosly George Pepperdine Los Angeles Russell Pruitt Summers Louvorn Emporial Tov Kanses Boles Ming

Des Moines Area Relay Meet Finalists Named

Franck Baker and Garrett placed second in the 440 yard relay as Davenport school won the race. East Des Moines took third, Cedar Rapids Franklin was fourth, Ames tabulated a 44 second time, with North Des Moines and East Waterloo also showing in the final standings.

Franck Baker Garrett East Des Moines Roosevelt Des Moines Franklin Cedar Rapids Ames Davenport T East Ora Moines East Waterloo Pines North Des Moines

Browns Batter Chisox in 6-2 Victory

St Louis Browns defeat the Chicago White Sox 6 to 2 after rookie Vailie Eaves is knocked out. Jack Kramer allows 10 hits in a complete game with Walter Judnich and George McQuinn homering for St Louis.

Chicago St. Louis Browns Vailie Eaves Chicago White Sox Jack Kramer Walter Judnich George McQuinn St. Louis St. Loutis Stranee I Dudnich Okuhel McQuinn Kreevich Radcliff Aisaltees Tan Gal'gher O Appling Swift I'Tresh Kramerp Eaves Knott Tresenthal St Louis Kennedy Radcuff Heffner Fieffner Judnich Kramer Solters Wright Kennedy Juddeh McNair Kubel Cuft Chicnaso Tin Fnott Lostiaz Grieve Ormsby Basil

Dodgers Fly West for First Time on Long Trip

The Brooklyn Dodgers announced they will depart by two chartered planes for Cincinnati on their first western trip and return by air on May 9. This marks the team’s break with the long train jumps and makes air travel a general practice for longer road trips. President Larry MacPhail notes this follows his earlier air runs with the Reds.

New York INS Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Dodgers Larry MacPhail Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds Chicago

Raiders Fans Hope for Strong Season After Busy Offseason

Rumors swirl about Blaze moving to Charleston as Cedar Rapids would gain an experienced catcher. The club eyes at least five solid pitchers and notes Marleau Gehrke and Arntzen as tested workers. Embree and Reynolds posted winning records in the Mid-Atlantic last year, signaling a competitive league. Fans anticipate a dogfight if other teams improve.

Lake Blaze Charleston Mid-Atlantic Cedar Rapids New Orleans Wilkes-Barre Marleau Gehrke Arntzen Embree Reynolds

Six New Marks at Penn Carnival Show Wide Meet

Fordham wins quarter mile relay in 3 18.2 setting a new class B mark while Wesley Wallace anchors with 47.6 seconds. Bennett of Maine and Ross of Army set individual records in hammer and pole vault. Xavier New Orleans sailor Williamson tops Byrnes in high jump as NYU takes one mile college relay. Penn Carnival record times and multiple event marks are noted.

Fordham Wesley Wallace Rams Pitt Bob Bennett University of Maine Ralph Ross Army Bennett Ross Joshua Williamson Xavier College New Orleans Art Byrnes Manhattan Byrnes New York University Violet McPoland Braun Bogrow Jim Herbert North Texas State Teachers North Texas Teachers Williams O. Hicks J. Jackson Rogers Pittsburgh Xavier Davelin John W Guckeyson Edward Wahnfeldt Navy Albert Mikeska Seymour Cohen Franklin and Marshall John Armstrong Shippensburg Robert Bennett Maine Stanley Johnson Matthew Flaherty New Hampshire John McLaughry Brown David Davis Princeton Fred Tootel Bowdoin College Don Blount Dartmouth Walter Arrington Michigan State Lester Murdock Cornell Anson Perina Maryland T Fields R. Condon J Kehoe Arthur Byrnes Davie McDowell Pittsburch Waller Wisconsin Chuck Fenske Gene Venzke New York City R. Dorland R. Winn W. Wallace St. John's Brooklyn Seton Hall University Maryland Ralph N. Ross Thomas A. Lassen Yale Doyle Rhoads Michael Linta Ohio State Keith S. Brown A. Miller M. Chronister G. Ochensretter J Kehocl Mich- Jean Normal Hurdie Ale J Murphy R. Osborne T. Day Shields Virginian Temple Ohio University Elerbe Tuskegee Institute Welby Williams North Texas John Maher Villanova David Sawyer New York Universitys Jo McPoland H Bocrow Jo Herbert Georsetown

Browns Farm Out Three I Leaguers

St. Louis Browns cut roster players sending shortstop Bobby Neighbors and pitcher Lou Hanning to the San Antonio farm club. Neighbors and Hanning played with Springfield Illinois last season in the Three Eye league.

ST. Louis St. Louis Browns Bobby Neighbors Lou Hanning San Antonio Neighbors Hanning Springfield Ill

Veteran Indianan Moves Up In ABC Bowling Standings

Forest Wolfe a 29 year old automotive engineer from South Bend Ind moved into fifth place in the all events division of the American Bowling Congress after a string of strikes Saturday at the Detroit event.

Detroit Forest Wolfe South Bend Ind American Bowling Congress

Tiny Cahoon Leaves Monmouth To Coach Milwaukee Pro Club

Ivan Tiny Cahoon former Green Bay Packer tackle and Monmouth college coach in Monmouth Alabama was named coach of the newly organized Milwaukee football club in the American professional football league Cahoon a Gonzaga University graduate from Spokane Washington will lead the team in its early period.

Tiny Cahoon Monmouth Milwaukee Ivan Tiny) Cahoon Green Bay Monmouth College Cahoon Gonzaga University of Spokane Wash

Iowa U Golf Team Dominates Carleton In Dual Meet

The University of Iowa golf team beat Carleton College 1213 to 84 in a dual match at Northfield. Tolleson of Carleton earned medal honors with a 72. Doubles saw Carleton pair Sandstand Tolleson defeat Hovak Collison 2 to 1. Singles included Tolleson 72 defeating Collison 79 and Emerson 81 defeating Nelson 86. Pittman 76 beat Frawley 82 and Lattic 77 defeated James 81 in 2 to 1 outcomes.

Northfield Minn University of Iowa Carleton College Roy Tolleson Carleton Sandstand Tolleson Hovak Collison Iowa Emerson Pittman Nelson Frawley Ton Hoak Towa Pittmut Lattic James

Ninth Inning Rally Tops Yankees in Washington

Ken Chase holds New York to five hits and drives in the winning run in the ninth as the Senators defeat the Yankees 3 to 2. Breuer allows nine Washington hits in a debut. New York ties it at 2 in the eighth.

Washington Washington Senators Ken Chase New York Yankees Marvin Breuer Yankee Chase Senators Breuer Yanks

Shadow Boxing Opinions From Boxing Pioneers

In this Chicago feature, former champions like Tommy Loughran Max Baer and Joe Louis share candid views on Dempsey Louis Galento and Paycheck. They discuss fighting styles, potential matchups, and May 10 plans, with fighters expressing confidence, rivalries, and future hopes in June plans and gate prospects.

Chicago Tommy Loughran Dempsey Joe Louis Jack Joe Louis Louis Jack

California athletic commission sanctions two women as boxing referees

The California Athletic Commission has licensed two women to referee amateur boxing bout. The note adds that while distant, the example shows evolving officials standards in a sample from the current scene.

J. P. Fitzgerald Toronto Evening Telegram California Athletic Commission California

Raiders Hammer Oilers 15-2 in Owensboro Showing

Cedar Rapids Three I League champions Raiders crushed Owensboro Oilers 15 to 2 in Owensboro. Frierson led with four hits and four RBIs, Bink added three hits including a triple, while Marleau allowed multiple Owensboro runs early before foundering. Six Oilers errors aided the Raiders as Cedar Rapids extended its attack through the game. The Raiders travel to Hopkinsville on Sunday.

Owensboro Cedar Rapids Raiders Owensboro Oilers Frierson Raider George Bink Harold Kirk Oilers Bink Marleau Thompson Farris Pete Garnett Ling Hopkinse Ville

Jerry Darrew Darrow Joins Higbee Shoe Store

Jerry Darrew Darrow announces his affiliation with the Higbee Shoe Store and invites friends to view the complete Spring and Summer shoe selection. He emphasizes his extensive experience in shoe selling and asks customers to step in for a viewing.

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