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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1939

Page

5

Panthers Sweep Penn Relays With Four Major Relay Titles

Pitt's Golden Panthers dominated the 45th Penn Relays led by Long Johnny Woodruff anchoring three relays. They won the mile in 3:14.8, the 880 in 1:26.5, and the sprint medley, while North Texas State’s Rideout twins nearly matched Pitt, and other colleges claimed titles in distance and field events.

Rideout Twins North Texas State Leo H. Petersen Hiladelphia Golden Panthers University of Pittsburgh Middlewest Penn Pitt Panthers Pennsylvania Woodruff Texas Michigan New York University Rideouts Star Rideout Wayne Blaine Chee Teachers College Hampton Fureron Antoine Child Washingtoni Moomabure Pao Montclair N. J Tuskegee Westchester Fortiner Michigan Western Jene Harvey Bryant Wayne I Jack Sahiing Binnie Rideout Manhattan Maryland Ith Cornell Penn State Alfred Temple Pittabireh Ohl Ferrara Tresoning Oodruff John McLaughry Brown William McKeever Earl Core Syracuse Nick Yukmanig Harry Sullivan Duke E. K. Bremer Michigan State Anson Pernia Princeton Wil«iam Watson Blount Artmouth Murphy V. Miller Ochenrelter A. Miller Fordham Elghth Richard Danslon Columbia Howard Jensen Cary Evans Lehigh Albert Davin W. D. Wagner Yale George Clifton Pittsparade James Corbett Theodore Leonas Notre Dame W. A. Arrington Arthur Byrnes Edwin Miller Virginia Poe Stokes Peyton Fullers Movel Ellerbe Ken Noth Clapp Robert Jackson John Maher Villanova Leon Chabot Navy George Simpson Ohio State Pittsburgh Oratf Georgetown

Rickenbacker Foresees Fast Indy Memorial Day Race

Al Rickenbacker, Eddie’s brother, in Cedar Rapids notes regulation cuts and track resurfacing likely push qualifying speeds above 130 mph and win averages over 120 mph for the Memorial Day Indianapolis race. He cites a reduced 10 mile qualifying distance, smoother back stretch, and a 140000 projected crowd, with gates opening May 30 at 6 am.

al Rickenbacker Eddie Cedar Rapids Indianapolis Memorial Day Ronny Householder Rickenbacker Floyd Roberts Indianapolis

Anamosa Tourney Two Knockouts Reported Saturday

In Anamosa reformatory boxing tourney action, Burton KOed Bradbury in 1:29 of the first round, Lewis earned a third round technical knockout over Wilson, Snyder beat Booth, Harvey defeated Aguilera, Thompson beat Kuczek, Johnson defeated Dodge, Maxwell defeated Simmons. Referees Alex Fidler and judges Joe Benson Eddie Jennings, timekeepers Fred George Aaron Baer, all Cedar Rapids.

Anamosa Anamosa Reformatory Burton Bradbury Lewis Wilson Snyder Booth Harvey Aguilera Thompson Kuczek Johnson Dodge Maxwell Simmons Alex Fidler Joe Benson Eddie Jennings Fred George Aaron Baer Cedar Rapids

Blairstown Beats Van Horne 6-5 In Dusty Road Hoops

Blairstown High School defeated Van Horne 6 to 5 on Friday. Meenstra and Oberthein shared pitching honors for Blairstown, with Thompson catching. Schiue and Dietrich pitched for Van Horne in a tense nine inning game.

Blairstown van Horne Meenstra Oberthein Thompson Schiue Dietrich Shee

Thanksgiving Wins at Havre de Grace in Philadelphia Handicap

Thanksgiving Saturday led all the way to win the $10,000 added Philadelphia handicap at Havre de Grace track.

Havre DE Grace Philadelphia

Barleycorn Floors Wiggins For Count Of 6 Months

Indianapolis Ind Chuck Wiggins once famous heavyweight is jailed after a drunkenness arrest plus drawing a weapon and profanity He was fined 500 dollars and costs and sentenced to 180 days at the state penal farm The case followed an alleged hammer threat in a downtown tavern Judge McNeill urged mercy no longer.

Indianapolis Ind INS Chuck Wiggins John Barleycorn Wiggins State Penal Farm John L. McNeill

Feller Vanquishes Detroit Tigers 7 to 1

In a Detroit game, Feller shuts down the Tigers for a 7 to 1 victory. Key performances include Mazzera, Hoag, Kreevich, and Rosenthal driving in runs for Chicago, while Walders, Rosenthal, and Radcliff contribute multiple hits. Pitching edges Dietrich over Cole as Chicago claims the win.

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Church League Plans May First Diamondball Season Opens

The Church league softball schedule released shows Riverside hosts all games with May 1 kickoff and multiple matchups across WEST SIDE and EAST SIDE venues. Teams include Interdenominational First Evangelical First Reformed Boosters First Reformed Rangers Trinity M E John Huss M E Olivet Presbyterian and others with dates through June including May 31 and June 9.

West Side Riverside Interdenominational First Evangelical First Reformed Boosters First Reformed Rangers Trinity M. E John Huss M. E Second Christian Olivet Presbsterian First Evanig Mevet Presbyterian Trinity My Ge Second Engitan Ohn Husste E.s First Reformed Angels Olivet Presbyterian Chiletian Boostera Trinity John Huss M. E Second Christia Trinity M E M. E. Va Trinity B. E First Reformed Booste Chive “Presbyterian John Hass First Reformed Trinity M Buchanan St. Paul Blackhawks Community House St. Paul Mohawks Daniels Park Presbyterian Bethel A. M. E St. George Orthodox

Three-Eye league preview raises Evansville and Decatur hopes

Evansville eyes a strong season with a one-two-three potential across the league while Decatur, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Moline, and others jockey for top division spots. Notable figures include Tony Kauffman, Walter Holke, Cap Crossley, and Frank Howard shaping crowded pennant chances. A relay feature cheers Coe and Franklin teams for standout showings amid a season preview.

Decatur Cardinals Tony Kauffman Walter Holke Springfield Waterloo Cedar Rapids Moline Clinton Frank Howard Cap Crossley Rumsey Filbert Swanson Rossbach South Carolina Evansville Marquardt Bloomington M. T. Connolly Milwaukee Montgomery Blondie Ryan Fort Smith Ark Mike Gazella Chicago Cub Lou Novikoff

St George Orthodox and Bethel A M E Schedule at Buchanan

Local athletic schedule lists multiple games at Buchanan and Tyler venues from May 17 to June 9. Teams include St George Orthodox, Bethel A M E, St Paul Mohawks, Daniels Park Presbyterian, Robins, and East vs West side final. Rules note seven to ten players, no runners on base before pitch, and wild pitches may allow scoring from third.

Buchanan Community Houe Robins Tyler St. Paul Blackhawks Bethel A. M. E St. Paul Mohawks Daniels Park Presbyterian Va East Side West Side

Judge Grimsley Named President of Prep Coaches

Des Moines AP reports Judge Grimsley of Mason City was chosen president elect of the Iowa High School Coaches Association. He will take office next October succeeding Les Davis. Other officers elected were Martin Brandes Sac City vice president and Art Evans Rolfe secretary treasurer.

Des Moines Judge Grimsley Mason City Iowa High School Coaches Association Les Davis Sioux City Martin Brandes Sac City Art Evans Rolfe

Cyclone Golfers Tie Nebraska on Hoak Putt

Lincoln AP report states Town State golf team tied the Nebraska Cornhuskers 2 to 9 in a Big Six match after Tom Hoak's nine foot birdie putt on the final green. Hoak secured the tying score with the late putt.

Cyclone Nebraska Tom Hoak Lincoln Neb Town State Nebraska Cornhuskers

Walford and Norway Baseball in Practice Game

Walford and Norway meet in a practice game today at Norway. The exhibition clash previews the regular league season which opens May 7.

Walford Norway

LON DAZZLES CUBS IN ONE HIT GAME

Dodgers win with a one hit victory over the Cubs aided by Lavagetto Mueller and Camilli. Mulcahy and Wyatt combine to yield a five run Phillies Brooklyn tilt with Mosser, Lazzeri and Camilli delivering key hits in the eighth. Boston beats New York on a three run spurt and steadies the Giants lineup with solid hitting from Garms Cooney and West.

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Tunney backs Galento chance in Louis bout

Former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney argues Louis Galento has a fighting shot in a summer match against Louis, though he unlikely wins. He says Galento could thrill fans while Louis would face a tough, unpredictable battle. He also criticizes Max Baer as a discredited challenger and questions Baer’s recent form and market appeal.

New York Max Baer Lou Nova Louis Nova Baer Galento YORK INS Baer-Nova Jim Braddock Braddock

Central City Wins Linn County Baseball Meet

Central City defeated Toddville 11 to 2 in the Linn county baseball finals to clinch the county title and earn a district elimination berth for Central City. Box score details follow.

Central City Alburnett Toddville Linn County

Marquette Nine Captures Clayton County Title

Marquette Nine won the Clayton County baseball tournament by beating McGregor 8 to 5 in the final. They advanced by defeating Monona 6 to 2, while McGregor routed Guttenberg 13 to 5.

Marquette Clayton County Elkader McGregor Monona Guttenberg

Major League Averages Insect Breeding Against Pests

A discussion notes how breeding and releasing natural parasitic enemies can curb injurious insects. It outlines methods, goals, and potential outcomes, emphasizing biological control as an alternative to chemical pesticides.

Michigan Flattens Rambler Nine 9 to 1

Michigan pitcher Danny Smick fired a two hit effort and drove in two runs with a triple and a single as the Wolverines beat Notre Dame 9 to 1. Notre Dame lefty Mike Mandisiak kept Michigan hitless until the sixth inning and the Irish offense failed to solve Smick after the third.

Ann Arbor Mich Danny Smick Michigan Notre Dame Trish Mike Mandisiak Wolverines

Illini whip Bucks for third loop win

The University of Illinois baseball team defeated Ohio State 8 to 1 in Champaign. Al Grant allowed only one hit in seven innings. Ohio scored their only run in the eighth. Illinois had nine hits and tallied six runs in the fourth inning.

Cedar Rapids Raider Regalia Walsh Gagler Bink Pike Taylor Marquardt Jones Wolff Voegler Marleau Rucker Ume Evansville Champaign Ill University of Illinois Ohio State al Grant Buckeyes Ohio Illinois

Cornell Tennis Team Falls 8 0 to Grinnell

MOUNT VERNON The Purple tennis team lost to Grinnell 8 to 0 in a Saturday match. Dick Drummon battled hard, but was tripped in the third set after leading 5 2 in the second following a first set win.

Mount Vernon Saturda Grinnell Dick Drummon Cornell Barry McKendry Turner Doulas Belsner Drummon

South English Wins Keokuk Tournament Final

South English defeated Keswick 19 to 10 in the finals of the Keokuk county tournament. In the semifinals South English beat Webster 7 to 6 and Keswick beat Gibson 6 to 3.

Keokuk Webster Keswick Gibson

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