Six Games Open Play For First Night In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Softball association starts 1939 season with six games Monday at Ellis Park. Church Open and Open leagues feature Calvary Baptist vs Central Park Presbyterian, Church of the Brethren vs First Christian, Marion Presbyterian vs Trinity Methodist No. 1, plus Armstrong vs Chevrolet and others. Week schedule lists Church Senior, Industrial leagues begin Tuesday and Wednesday, Fraternal on Thursday, Open League Friday.
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Nevin Nichols
Ellis Park
Calvary Baptist Meeting
Central Park Presbyterian
Church of the Brethren
First Christian
Marion Presbyterian
Trinity Methodist
Armstrong
Chevrolet
Dytrt
Parks
Rosenbaum
Wilson
Cedar Rapids Softball Association
Eee
Church
Industrial
Onemy League
Calvary Baptist
Marion Presbsterian
Trinity Methodist No. 1
Tony Galento Puffs Under Altitude In Reno Exhibition
Tony Galento, famed heavyweight, staged a four round sparring exhibition in Reno. He wore trunks, drew cheers yet tired, blaming Reno’s mile-high altitude for his stamina. Afterward he toured local spots and showcased beer-drinking capacity amid a crowd fond of his showmanship. Missouri beekeepers warn demand for honey may slump with a weak season ahead.
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Reno
Nev
Tony Galento
San Francisco
Galento
Jack Dempsey
Sparmate
Phil Johnson
Bowling Scores In Oil And Automotive League
The report lists scores and participants across multiple leagues including Oil And Automotive League and Cosmopolitan League with players from Allen Meter Co, Monson, and City Service among others. Standings show handicaps and high scorers such as 259 3 615 and 428 for various teams, reflecting a busy bowling scene with numerous clubs and individuals competing.
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Ward
Cullman
Kasper
ATL Allen Meter Co
Jenea Skelly
Walsh
Goufekan
Milligan
Bartosh
Wu Shelly Ollers
IC. R. Auto Sup
Penick Fpo
Aeheete Aeohnson
Wiese
Bud's Conoco
Ieey
Stellar Service
Se Jones
PB. M. Latiner & Co
Wilson & Co
B.aw
City Service
Harmony Cafeteria
Redel
Eto Vondracek Dairy
Gavin le
V.chadi'a
L.weber
EB. C. Merchants League
R.ander
Ind
Moeller
Lavan
iMamor
At & the
C.noman
Firey
Batten
Dak Brearton
G-Baker
Sheen
Brearton
mtUiMandress
Busbers
Carkin
Vendracek Dory
Malloy
Sewalt
A.procoh
Tracher
Lindgren
Hefner
Kehne
Ating
Light Co
Kyndberg
Aes
Medere
Lisht Co
Muna
Paris Cleaners
le Peredential
Ahrens
Gibbs
Kooel
Monson
Gervice
Berkart's
Clever Farm
Lathrop
Robertson
F.melicker
Hiavary Mavis
Pachta
Bernsen
Repstein
Marsh
Frasinger
Shelton
Stewart
Mentzer
L.melicker
Kane
Pettit
Stroleny
Neserka
Hunt
Seniors Clinch Roosevelt Inter-Class Track Meet
Roosevelt high school seniors won the inter-class track and field meet with 104 points, juniors 49, and sophomores 17. Multiple events set meet records including 120 yard hurdles 16.4 seconds, 440 yard relay 2:43.35, and 80 yard relay 2:43.35. Notable winners include Taylor, Donisthorpe, Ben Haddad, Multhaup, Morrow, and Wall among others.
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Roosevelt High School
Taylor
Faulkner
Geiger
van Slyke
Wall
Maloney
Donisthorpe
Newland
Fuller
T. Willams
Marchal
E. Dvorak
Youes
Hallquist
Meyer
Ben Haddad
Adams
Multhaup
Lehmkuhl
Dontisthorpe
T Williams
Morrow
Valenta
Monroe
Baumgartner
Helanta
V. Dvorak
Mellen
Mallquist
Lehmkuh
Sample
Srelay
Ben Hadded
Estes
Adama
Moore
Youns
T. Williams
Marcha
Faulkmer
Wali
Hi Denisthorpe
Denisthorpe
Hatlaust
Maquoketa Juniors Edge Tipton 6 2 in Conference Win
Maquoketa junior college beat Tipton Jaysee 6 to 2 in a northeastern Town conference game. M Muhl pitched and Roy Hayes caught for Maquoketa. Tipton had defeated Maquoketa a week earlier.
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Maquoketa
Derby Preview and Marshalltown Racing News Column
Next Saturday marks the 65th Kentucky Derby with strong favorites and place shows discussed. The column pins Johnstown as likely winner, with Xalapa Clown for place El Chico for show and Technician in the money, while warning readers not to bet on Wapello. It also covers racing activity around Marshalltown and Des Moines, listing horses, owners, trainers, and prospects, inviting reader letters and notes.
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America
Johnstown
Xalapa Clown
el Chico
Wapello
Dr. Householder
Marshalltown
Alger
Mason City
Peter Hoff
Dunkin
Hardie and Smith
Des Moines
O. J. Ditto
Fred White
Illinois
Iowa
Printer limits keep out horse pictures in this section
The editor explains space limits and asks readers to forgive not seeing horse pictures. He notes staff likes looking at the horses but there is no room for images and asks for understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pate
Marshalltown
Betty Annfast
Leela Azoff
Mona Makin
Pate
Don King Second In Jump Triathlon At University Of Iowa
Don King of Cedar Rapids, a freshman, finished runner-up in the University of Iowa spring jump triathlon with 1698 points. Murray Patton of Santa Ana, California, won with 1898 points. Don Parrish held the previous fall title. King’s marks included 11 ft 1.5 in pole vault, 17 ft 8.5 in broad jump, and 4 ft 9 in high jump. Otto Boettcher of Storm Lake was third with 1570 points.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Don King
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
Murray Patton
Santa Ana
Calif
Don Parrish
Des Moines
King
Franklin High
Otto Boettcher
Storm Lake
Jack Whitehurst
Handley Ready To Rejoin Pirates In St Louis
Lee Handley, third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, said he will rejoin the team in St. Louis after recovering from a head injury. He reported dizziness in the morning and ear discomfort after being struck by a fastball by Johnny Allen in an exhibition game in New Orleans. Manager Pie Traynor cited Handley’s absence as a factor in the club’s slump.
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Peoria
New Orleans
Traynor
Handley
M and J League Opens Sixteenth Season Monday
The M and J League, organized in 1924 and never missing a season, opens its 16th campaign Monday with La Plant Choate vs Wilsons after lineups were announced. Universal Crusher now sponsors a team boosting the six-club circuit, with Openers for four other teams set for Wednesday and Friday at Daniels Park.
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la Plant-Choate and Wilson
Daniels Park
la Plant-Choate
Wilson
Kenny Gross
Bessler
Carl Mattier
Guy Bruce
Dye
Marion CCC
Packers
DeWayne Krumm
Cedar Rapids Engineering Company
Ferreter
Tim Vig
Pinky Fuller
Adolph Ahrens
Earl Frey
Ralph Ingels
Rabbit Sawyer
Johnny Schmidt
Universal Crusher
Quaker Oats
Decorah High Seeks Another Grid Game
Decorah high school seeks a football game on September 29. Coach L. W. Buckton invites any willing coach within reasonable distance to schedule a match on that open date.
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Decorah High
Gazette
Decorah
L. W. Buckton
C. R. Horseshoe Club Seeks More Matches
The Cedar Rapids All-Star horseshoe club will hold a practice match on the Ellis courts today. Match games are being sought with other clubs in the state. For matches, write B. R. Stoney, 2016 Madison street NE, manager.
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Cedar Rapids
All-Star Horseshoe Club
Ellis Courts
B. R. Stoney
Madison Street NE
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