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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1939

Page

35

Buckeyes Open Three-Eye League At Decatur

Cedar Rapids Raiders Link reports Orie Arntzen to pitch the opening contest against Decatur as Ollie Marquardt leads a 21-man roster. Lineup includes Bob Taylor, Walter Walsh, Erwin Oberlander, Don Gugler, Willard Pike, Del Jones, and George Dverelil. Evansville favored in predicted exciting race, with several new managers taking debuts and changes noted at Clinton Bloomington Cedar Rapids Waterloo and other cities.

Decatur Ollie Marquardt Orie Arntzen Bob Taylor Walter Walsh Marquardt Ray Browne Erwin Oberlander Don Gugler Willard Pike del Jones George Dverelil Cedar Rapids Raiders Blondy Ryan New York Giant Fame Clinton Farm Bud Connolly Bloomington Clinton Cedar Rapids Cap Crossley Waterloo Walter Holke Springfield Mike Gazella Moline Tony Kaufman Bob Coleman Evansville Raiders Kaufman Emil Verban Petersen Thompson Oehler Bill Yarewick New York City St. Louis Herlangers Sir Verban Walsh Te Pherson Jones Sustar Oh Pike Ropass Taylor Browne Th Orhier Gueler Coleman Arvizen Warewick Gordon Baulsen

Raiders Add Three Broadway Orgs in Cedar Rapids Start

Three new Raiders join at Decatur today with two released. Mike Blaze a right handed catcher from Springfield MA league club joins via Chief Scout Harold Irelan. Wilkes-Barre shortstop Lou Regina will come from Wilkes-Barre with Spring field stats showing 30 doubles 8 triples 6 homers and 21 steals.

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Kansas Tramples Iowa State 6 to 1 in Big Six clash

Kansas swept Iowa State in Lawrence by 6 to 1 as the Jayhawks capitalized on five Cyclone errors. Both teams had seven hits, with Iowa State turning three double plays and Kansas two. Gillam, Lloyd, Hally and Thompson for Kansas. Brass and Hall for Iowa State.

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Feller Dominates Tigers In 7-1 Indian Victory

Cleveland pitcher Bob Feller allowed eight hits and struck out 13 as the Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers 7 to 1. nine of the tribe’s 13 hits came off Lynwood Rowe in the first four innings, with Solters homerun and Keltner driving in three runs. Rowe suffered the loss despite a prior win against Cleveland.

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Early Major League Standings And Weekend Results

Standings show New York at 5 2, Boston 4 3, Washington 4 4, and Chicago 5 4 in the American League. Weekend results include Boston 3 Philadelphia 2, New York 1 Cleveland 7, Chicago 9 St Louis 8, and Detroit 1 Washington 3. Sunday games feature Chic ago at St Louis, Cleveland at Detroit, and more.

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Yanks Lose Di Maggio For Week In 3-1 Setback At Senators

New York’s World Series champions fall 3-1 to Washington as DiMaggio suffers a torn muscle in his right leg after slipping chasing a triple. He is hospitalized for X rays then released. the setback adds to a rough day with Gomez taking the loss and Ken Chase dominant for the Senators.

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Iowa Coaches Hopeful But Not Miracle Men

Iowa City. The University of Iowa shows improved backfield depth thanks to promising freshmen and a stronger center line. Under Dr. Eddie Anderson and the Notre Dame system, enthusiasm remains restrained as the Hawkeyes enter a second month of intensive drills, with the Big Ten caliber material still in question.

Bob Sherwwood Iowa City University of Iown Hawkeyes Eddie Anderson Notre Dame

Johnstown Victorious in Wood Memorial Derby Contender

Johnstown, the Belair stud colt, won the Wood Memorial at Jamaica by a wide margin, racing a mile and 70 yards in near world-record time. Valitant finished second, with Impound third and T. M. Dorsett fourth. The win makes Johnstown a heavy favorite for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs next weekend.

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Red Pepper Sports Chatter Sees Wild Three Eye Race Start

Eight contenders enter the Three Eye pennant chase as rookies and steady veterans vie for the title. Evansville, led by manager Bob Coleman, attempts to translate past success into a fresh campaign while Cedar Rapids remains an unpredictable mystery team with no clear measuring stick. The season opens amid questions of training camp form and fielding prowess versus offensive pace, with outcomes unsettled and merit versus breaks as the deciding factors.

Evansville Roger Wolff Cedar Rapids Raider Bob Coleman

Hawks Crumble Gophers Again 3-0

Iowa won its second straight game against Minnesota in a Western Conference baseball contest 5-0. Right fielder Jim George led a 10 hit Iowa attack with a triple and two singles and one RBI. Bratten collected two RBIs on a double and a triple as Iowa also beat Minnesota 11-2 yesterday.

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Drake Relays Lead to Historic Drake Mile Relay Showdown

At the Drake relays Ohio State posted a stunning 3:14.1 in the mile relay, eclipsing all prior marks. Iowa and Louisiana State chased as Billig of Iowa pressed late, but Lewis of Ohio held firm to win as LSU collapsed near the tape. the field then awaited the final high jump result.

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Lon Warneke's one hit shuts out Cubs 2 0

St Louis ace Lon Warneke blanked the Chicago Cubs 2 0 in a masterful exhibition. Stanley Hack and Billy Herman were the Cubs' only hitters reaching base with Hack singling in the seventh. Warneke allowed 28 to face him after a first six innings, and a late miscue by Johnny Mize produced the Cubs' only baserunner. The loss marked Chicago's third straight.

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Whitlow Wyatt Shuts Out Phillies for Dodgers Victory

Whitlow Wyatt earned his first win of the season for Brooklyn, allowing seven hits as the Dodgers defeated Philadelphia 5 to 0. Brooklyn struck early with a first inning run and held the lead throughout, according to the game notes.

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Francis Presler Y M C A Handball Champion

Francis Presler defeated Kenneth Bogaard in the YMCA squash finals winning 15-8 15-14 12-15 17-16 to become house champion succeeding Otto Ambroz who could not compete this year.

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College Baseball Scores Across Conferences and States

College baseball results show Minnesota trimming opponents 5 to 0 while Illinois and Ohio State post five runs. Michigan defeats Notre Dame 9 to 1 and Northwestern edges Wisconsin 1 to 0. Kansas tops Iowa State 6 to 1 as Navy of Pennsylvania beats Indiana 13 to 0. Dartmouth over Mary Cross 1 to 0. Villanova 5, Illinois Normal 3. Eureka 4, Lake Forest 9. Armour Tech 1, Elmhurst 8. Kansas State 6, Nebraska 3. Wheaton 3, Illinois College 1. Wisconsin Wesleyan 6, Wheaton 3. Track results list Washington University 82 1 3, plus Illinois Wesleyan and Armour Tech show scores. Indiana, Michigan State, Purdue, and Eastern Illinois Teachers in close matchups. Notre Dame 8, Marquette 6. Deloit 10, Carroll 3. Tennis and other notes: Monmouth at Burlington Jr College Warne, Detroit 4, Ohio State 4. Northwestern 4, Purdue 0. Illinois 7 3, Minnesota 3. Helot G. Carroll 3 and Kansas State 1. Grinnell College 6, Michigan State 6, Notre Dame 4. Kentucky 6, Indiana 3. College football notes: Notre Dame Varsity 12, Seniors 7.

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Pirates Drop Eighth Straight To Reds 5 3

Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 to 3, extending Pittsburgh’s eight game skid. Bucky Walters with faulty control worked through trouble, while Bill Werber and Harry Craft supplied key hits for Cincinnati. Pirates stranded 11 in scoring chances and left 89 men on base in the last eight games.

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