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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1939

Page

17

Arm strong Ambers managers clash over title stakes

Eddie Mead of Armstrong and Al Weil of Ambers argued over posting 20000 dollars for the August 22 lightweight title fight as both managers fear the other may claim dual crowns if Ambers wins. The boxing commission will hear the dispute this week.

Lawton Carver New York INS Eddie Mead Henry Armstrong al Weil Lou Ambers Boxing Commission Mead Mr. Weil Armstrong Amber Weil Ambers Weir Mr. Mead

Open League Softball Dramatics and Forfeit Wins at Ellis Park

A 7 5 Rosenbaum loss to Armstrongs under lights drew about 1000 fans for the final Ellis Park game. Open league duels saw City Parks tied 3 3 with Wilsons after ten innings in darkness. Armstr ons Brousard and McGuire allowed three hits each as Tavern beat Dytrans 2 1. First Christian routed Central Park 16 4 in the Church Open League while Calvary Baptist earned a forfeit win over Marion Presbyterian. The Church of the Brethren and Trinity Methodist Nos 1 won 4 5 respectively with Trinity edging 5 4.

Rosenbaum Ellis Park Armstrong Hanna Raiders Billy Driscoll Whizzer White City Parks Wilson Walt Brousard Bud McGuire Dytrt Ace Moundsman Tavern Boys Chevrolet Rosenaum’s First Christian Don Rowe Central Park Church of the Brethren Trinity Methodist Trinity Outfit Calvary Baptist Marion Presbyterian Dutrt Jortt Armattoni Ah Siselanie McGuire G. Baker W. Brousard Ant Jewell Rasend Demory and Sword Mally

Tulane Mentor Needs Just A Couple Bucks

Western sports notes recap several items from baseball boxing and coaching. Red Dawson Tulane coach seeks backers for blocking backs while other figures discuss imports and coaching schools. References to Bobby Riggs General Manager Warren Giles and Cincinnati fans. Highlights include Gordon Leahy racing at Goshen and plans for autographed baseball sales.

Eddie Brietz New York Bobby Riggs Jennifer Pennsylvania Red Dawson Tulane Eddie Mead Henry Armstrong Los Angeles Red Sox Browns Sox

Pirates Acquire John Gee From Syracuse

Pittsburgh reports the purchase of John A. Gee Jr a 6 foot 9 inch left handed pitcher from Syracuse in the International League. The price reportedly topped 10000 plus four players to be chosen next year from Pirate farm teams. Gee 23 led the league in strikeouts with 90 and will join the Pirates around September 10 if playoffs allow.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates John A. Gee, Jr Syracuse Pirate Gee University of Michigan Pirates Giants Cubs Yankees Senators Ken Heintzelman

Reed Of LaCrosse Wins Decorah Golf Tourney

Special to The Gazette Bob Reed of LaCrosse Wisconsin won the championship flight at the Silver Crest golf club invitation tourney in Decorah with a medal score of 106. His first round 32 was two under par. Ed Stone of Waterloo was runner up with 108. Other results list Ralph Jones 109 Mac Scott 112 Banks Anderson 112 and more players from LaCrosse Elkader and Silver Crest in the 114 to 124 range.

Decorah Bob Reed Lacrosse Wis Silver Crest Golf Club Ed Stone Waterloo Ralph Jones Silver Crest Mac Scott Oneota Banks Arneson al Sculling W. J. Witt Elkader Snooks Grant Bob Symonds C. W. Grimes West Union John Munroe Ward Thelin Charles City Archie Johnson Ronnie Stadeler Frank Chambers William Novak

Independence Wins in Local Tennis Clash

Independence edged Manchester 5 to 4 as visitors won four singles and Manchester captured two of three doubles in a close Sunday match at the local tennis court.

Independence the Gazette Manchester

Winthrop Nips Lafayette 2-1 In Wapsie Valley Battle

Special to The Gazette Winthrop defeats Lafayette league leader 2 to 1 Sunday as Allen and Etzel both pitch four hitters. Two forfeits noted Coggan defaulting to Alburnett and Springville to Toddville. Saturday Alburnett beat Coggon 10 to 6 with Schueler the winner.

Gazette Alburnett Winthrop Lafayette Wapsie Valley Allen Etzel Coggan Springville Toddville Coggon Schueler

Real Estate Transfer Annie Foster to Ernest Edaburn Estate

Annie Foster transfers to Ernest A. Eda burn and Gladys M. Edaburn husband and wife the full right of the act to take the whole title and right of property of both in fee simple and absolutely as joint tenants not as tenants in common with forty feet of lot twenty.

Wellington Place Cedar Rapids Charles G. Yost W. A Mabel B. Hoff Cor Francis M. Yost Edward G. Riedel Sanitary Farm Dairies Iowa Corp Hull Anton Pipal Charles Landergott Anton Rose Pipal L. S Grant Annie Foster Ernest A. Edaburn Gladys M. Edaburn

Property deed excerpts involve Cedar Rapids parcels and grantor grantee notes

The document records transfers and conditions on Cedar Rapids parcels including Walter J. Baker to Maude L. Baker with 70 ft frontage and 40 ft off Lot 1 Block 28 Bever Park Add, and LeRoy S. Barber to Maude L. Baker with 35 ft of Lot 18 Block 28 Bever Park 6 Add. Consideration noted as $1 and value. Date markers 1939.

Ely Walter J. Baker Maude L. Baker Cedar Rapids Murray LeRoy S. Barber Valcon

Trend toward interstate trade barriers slows in 1939

Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes only two state legislatures adopted deterrent measures in 1939 as 60 anti chain bills were introduced in 34 legislatures. The report cites no new chain store taxes despite widespread barrier concerns. The text also mentions about 400 000 Christian hymns in existence.

Washington Bureau of Agricultural Eco Nomics

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