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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1940

Page

3

DiMaggio Likely Out Of Yankee Lineup For A Month

Joe DiMaggio told teammates he probably will miss about a month after arriving for the Yankees Senators game and undergoing tests for a torn ligament in his leg. Dr George Bennett and Johns Hopkins hospital examined him and warned against running or games for at least 10 days. DiMaggio said the injury may keep him out for a month despite doctors suggesting a shorter return.

New York Yanks Yanks Senators George Bennett Johns Hopkins Hospital Ball Ashington Joe DiMaggio di Maggio Joe Baltimore

Fort Worth 2 1 10th inning win sparks knife incident

Umpire William Wilson of the Texas league claimed he drew a knife "without really meaning to do it" as San Antonio players rushed him after a disputed call in Fort Worth. He said the plate play tied the game with bases loaded in the 10th and that his decision was correct. He planned to send the knife back to Alabama.

Oklahoma City William Wilson San Antonio Fort Worth Wilson Alabama

Fenelon and Asp Scratched From Derby Hope

Trainer Jim Fitzsimmons announced at Jamaica that Belair’s Fenelon and Wheatley’s Asp are out of the Kentucky Derby due to coughing. Both were scratched after the Wood Memorial race. Fenelon was 20-1 and Asp around 50-1 in winter books.

New York Jim Fitzsimmons Jamaica Belair Stud Fenelon Wheatley Stable Asp Belair Johnstown

Star hosting planets rare in universe claim

Some scientists estimate that perhaps one star in every 100000 has a planetary system like ours around the sun.

Mayes McClain and Kashey Top Program at Memorial Coliseum

Mayes McClain the 235 pound grappler returns to headline the show at Memorial Coliseum meeting Abe Kashey of St Paul in a one fall 60 minute mismatch. McClain, a former Iowa star, boasts a rugged football background and a world season scoring record while facing notable rivals in his career. Also on the card Ed Virag vs Alf Johnson in the semi finals with Jimmy Bear vs Stanley Myslijek opening.

Mayes McClain Memorial Coliseum Abe Kashey St. Paul Iowa Bronko Nagurski McClain Haskell Alf Johnson Minneapolis Jimmy Bear Stanley Myslijek

College scores and results across multiple sports

Baseball results include Towa 1 at Wisconsin 4 and Northwestern 6 Notre Dame 0 while Carleton 4 MarAlester 3 and Michigan Indiana 1. Missouri Nebraska 3 2. Chicago 2 Purdue 1. Miners 15 Ohio State 6. Tennis lists Northwestern 9 over Towa and Notre Dame 3. golf shows University of Town 121463 Carleton 84. track notes MacAlester 38 Carleton remains the top performer.

Towa Wisconsin Northwestern Notre Dame Carleton MarAlester Michigan Indiana Missouri Nebraska Chicago Purdue Miners Ohio State Western Kalamazoo University of Town MacAlester

Eastern Town Racing club revises opening meeting classes

Directors sorted over 50 entries for the June 2 opening meeting, adding new faster classes the 2 14 trot and pace the 2 17 pace and 2.18 trot closing May 1. Frank Yates recalls early restraint then racing heat and public approval, while Iowa fair managers weigh USTA-ATA alignment with a meeting set this week to decide.

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Northern Illinois Hands Iowa Teachers First Setback

Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College loses twice to Northern Illinois University in a doubleheader with scores 7 6 in the opener and 7 1 in the nightcap. Puck and Bolt lead Northern Illinois pitchers. Gerhardt Patterson and Bolt contribute for the Iowa side.

Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College State Teachers College Panthers Iowans Northern Ilinois Town Teachers Smith Gerhardt Puck Bolt Northern Ilinois Sarees Gerhardt Patterson

Illinois smothers Ohio State 17 to 6 in baseball clash

Illinois exploded for 16 hits behind Johnny Pacotti five hit pitching to thrash Ohio State 17 to 6 in a Western Conference baseball game. Pacotti and Brewer led the strong attack with support from Dornbrook Tobsk Blanche Mack Morran as Illinois built a big early lead.

Columbus Illinois Johnny Pacotti Ohio State Ilinois Pacotti Brewer Dornbrook Tobsk Blanche Mack Morran

Purple Loses Net Match To Dubuque

Mount Vernon Dubuque University defeated Cornell 5 to 2 in a tennis meet Saturday. Singles results show Edwards beat Ortmeier and Sampson beat Knautz, while Conzett and Edwards won their doubles match over Ortmeier and Grumman. Pennsylvania is noted for its state-name origin.

Purple Dubuque Mount Vernon Dubuque University Cornell Grunman Sampson Conzett Knautz Jeske Edwards D Ortmeier Weed Pole NG Peterson Edwards Ortmeyer Grumman Pennsylvania The Union

Lopatka's Homer Lifts Chicago Over Purdue in Big Ten Win

Art Lopatka hit a bases loaded homer to turn a 1 0 deficit into a 2 1 University of Chicago victory over Purdue. It marked Chicago's first Big Ten win in six games. Players Histus Emmert Fisher Garverick Lopatka and Levit contributed.

Chicago Art Lopatka University of Chicago Purdue Maroons Cox Histus Emmert Fisher Garverick Lopatka Levit

Drake relays show records elusive in April meets

The Drake relays and Penn relays fail to produce world marks as April meets come before peak form. High school relay records lag national marks, with Drake performances highlighting gaps and suggesting targets for future meets as Davenport and East Des Moines vie for state meet honors.

Drake Clinton Glendale Calif Davenport Los Angeles Greenville Miss Hollywood Iowa Roosevelt Des Moines North Des Moines Beefus Bryan Texas East Des Moines

Drakes Unveils Marquette Relay Stars and Iowa Shortfall

Don Vasberg of Dubuque placed second in the javelin with a throw beyond 200 feet and ran on the one mile and two mile relays for Marquette. Earl Stolberg, Marquette pole vaulter, competed in the vault and shuttle hurdle relay, placing fourth then tying for second. The piece laments the University of Iowa Hawkeyes missing a relay lineup as they finish last in the meet.

Drake Ohio State Southern California Iowa Stanford Louisiana Rice Institute Des Moines Quette Don Vasberg Dubuque Marquette Ted Carpenter Earl Stolberg Stolberg University of Town George Bresnahan Hawkeyes Hawkeye

No reports from Narvik amid heavy snowfall halt

No signals arrived from Narvik in the north for 24 hours as a heavy downfall was thought to have blocked land activities. Officials monitored the area for any effects on transportation and operations.

Narvik

Alburnett Wins Linn County Baseball Title Over Troy Mills

Alburnett defeats Troy Mills 8-2 to capture Linn County high school baseball tournament. Hense pitched effectively in the final after a 2-0 semifinal win over Coggon, with strong defense and late offense sealing the title.

Alburnett Troy Mills Hense

Knox Trackmen Top Cornell in Galesburg Dual Meet

Knox defeated Cornell 66 to 55 in a Galesburg track dual. Knox clinched the win in the 220 row hurdles with a 1-2 finish. Cornell won the relay, scored six firsts in field events, and led in the mile and 2 mile with Bell and Car specken at 10 points each.

Knox Cornell Galesburg Bell Carspecken Lowans

Dubuque and Oelwein Win at La Crosse Relays

Du buque high school claimed class A honors at the La Crosse relays defeating Wisconsin Rapids and La Crosse Central placed third. Winona and Eau Claire followed, while Oelwein won class B beating Platteville in a meet featuring twenty two high schools from Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota.

LA Crosse Wis Dubuque Noring Wisconsin Rapids Gtl la Crosse Central Winona Minn Eau Claire Oclwein Platteville Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota

Hubbard Juniors Beat Bupane 7-4 In Legion Baseb

Hubbard Ice won 7-4 over Bupane Gas in an American Legion baseball clash. George Lembaugh and Jim Jessup sparked Hubbard with key hits while Tommy Thonsen struggled on the mound for Armstrongs. Bupane Gas used a late rally but fell short as Hubbard secured the win.

Hubbard Ice American Legion Cities Service Bupane Gas Armstrongs Ats Hubsbards George Lembaugh Jim Jessup Ray Tufts Bob Bowen Francis Richardson Jeft Hubbard Eustgene Stepaneks Lembaugh Bupane Bowen Mike Bisek Bob Tewart Tommy Thonsen Armstrong Prew Zobl Wilcox Cruise Polansky

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