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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1939

Page

34

Cubs Beat Bees 3 2 as Root Holds Bees to Four Hits

Chicago Cubs win 3 2 on Charley Root four hit gem against the Boston Bees. Rookie Bill Nicholson drove in the decisive run in the eighth after Herman scored on Reynolds sac. Hack and Hartnett were ejected after a dispute in the eighth. Augie Galan was briefly knocked out during batting practice but remained to play. Dodgers also in action in Cincinnati as page continues.

Charley Root CUBS 1Hicago Boston Bees Chicago Cubs Bill Nicholson Bully Herman Herman Carl Reynolds Percy Winpitc Wcuree Marciaulln Vane Stanley Hack Gabby Hartnett Magerkurth Hack Hartnett Augie Galan Galan John F. Davis Boston Chicarn Mack Simmons O'Bartell Hasset Whermanch West Ureynolds Cuc'nello Lelber Garms Nichalson Cooney UG Rus'l Warstler Matticl Lopez Mancuso Sullivanp Root Boston Olxn Chicago Warstier Mattick Cuccinello Herman Nicholson Mattick Herman Toot Reynolds Doubie Cuccinello West Ises Sullivan Uimpires Mnnerkurth Sears Ballanfant

Hobart Advances to Country Club Semi Finals

Hobart shot a 69 to reach the semi finals by defeating Jim McPartland 4 and 3. He faces Johnny Jacobs, while Johnny Vavra meets R. E. Killian. Other flights list several defaults and close wins as round results filter through.

Hobart Johnny Jacobs John Hobart Jim McPartland Jacobs Johnny Vavra R. E. Killian H L._ Morehead Holmes

Kathleen Carey Reaches Alexandria Semi finals

Kathleen Carey of Cedar Rapids advances to the Alexandria semi finals after a by default win over Mrs. F. E. Gale of Minneapolis. She meets Ann Casey of Mason City next as Edith Kierland loses to Casey 1 up. John Kraft of Oclwein falls to Roy Gilbertson of Benson 3 and 2 in the men's division.

Alexandris Minn Kathleen Carey Cedar Rapids F. E. Gale Minneapolis Ann Casey Mason City Edith Kierland Alexandria Jo MacRae Ames George Lynde E. F. Carey John Kraft Oclwein Roy Gilbertson Benson

Six Players Reach Quarterfinals Of City Tennis Tournament

Six of the eight quarter-finalists have been decided in the city tennis tournament held Saturday night. L. D. Dennis advances to meet either Dick Rugg or John Gross, while Jim Netolicky and Hubert Turner face off. Carl Kirwin plays Vernon Uleh, and Russ App’s quarter-final foe will be either Bob Netolicky or the Rev. J. H. Blackstone.

L. D. Dennis Dick Rugg John Gross Jim Netolicky Hubert Turner Carl Kirwin Vernon Uleh Russapp Bob Netolicky J. H. Blackstone

Yankees trim Indians 6 to 1 as DiMaggio homers

New York pitcher Red Ruffing earned his 15th win, aided by Joe DiMaggio's third homer in three days and a five run seventh inning. Babe Dahlgren doubled, Frank Crosetti drove in a run, and Ruffing contributed a fifth inning homer. Cleveland’s Harry Eisenstat allowed 10 hits in a complete game effort.

NEW York Joe di Maggio Yankees Cleveland Indians Red Ruffings Harry Eisenstat Indians Detroit Red Rolfe Charley Keller Babe Dahlgren Frank Crosetti DiMaggio Rufling Bill Dickey Bruce Campbell

Senators Beat White Sox 10-1 Behind Chase’s Erratic Gem

Ken Chase kept control with solid run support as Washington built a 4-0 lead by the fourth inning and finished 10-1 over Chicago. Buddy Lewis collected five singles, George Case swiped a base to extend his season theft record, and Marcum allowed late runs before the Senators' 13-hit attack sealed the win.

Washington Ken Chase Senators White Sox Chase Buddy Lewis Jack Knott Johnny Marcum Knott Marcum George Case A. Chicazn Abitqoa Nlaseaadb Casert lKuhel Jitewis Walker Df Oi West Ecf Appling ViWrishtie Otravis McNairagh McNair Walker Bloorworth Wright Bloodworth Vernon Lewis West Rosenthal Travis Blondworth Basts Chicago Summers Grieve Marcump

Young Stars Shine In Week Of Baseball News

The week highlighted younger players with recalls by Cleveland May recalls of Lou Boudreau and Ray Mack from Buffalo in the International league to boost the Indians. Bucky Walters earned his nineteenth win for Cincinnati. Joe DiMaggio led the American League in batting and hit a three run homer in a win over Cleveland. Atley Donald, the Yankees rookie, saw a 12 game winning streak end with a loss in a matinee.

Lou Boudreau Cedar Rapids Raiders Ray Mack Buffalo Cleveland New York Bucky Walters Cincinnati Redland Yankees Joe DiMaggio Atley Donald Yanks

Three-I league standings unchanged after Saturday games

No position changes in the Three-I league as all first division teams split doubleheaders. Cedar Rapids remains two games ahead, with Evansville in second place and Decatur trailing.

Cedar Rapids Evansville Decatur

Standings and Saturday Results for Three-Eye League and WoL

Standings show teams Cedar Kan S444 Sur Clinton Evansville Decatur Moline Springfield Bloominet’n and others with win totals. Saturday results include Cedar Rapids Springfield Clinton Evansville Decatur Moline Bloomington Waterloo games and Sunday matchups Shrinefield Cedar Rapids Bloomington Waterloo Evansville Clinton Decatur Moline. Other leagues list New York Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia St Louis with Saturday and Sunday results and standings.

Clinton Evansville Bloominet Decatur Moline Springfield Cedar Rapids Ft. Springfield Bloomington Waterloo Cedar Rapids Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Philaphia St. Louis Philadelphia Bronklin Cleveland Washington Detroit Louis Cricazo Washinstoun Troit

Iowa Teen Aim to Enter Iowa For Teaching and Football

Tom Farmer, Cedar Rapids noted quarterback, gains a college path to Iowa for physical education and coaching. Several Iowa high school athletes like Urban Gable Thayer may join the freshman list, with big game hopes in baseball and basketball. Roosevelt Hotel team note.

Tom Farmer Wilson High Tom Towa Iowa Legion League al Eddy Farmer Cedar Rapids al Urban George Gable Bill Thayer Urban Wilson Gable McKinley Thayer Roosevelt Iowa City Bill Parker North Des Moines Ross Anderson Mason City Bill Stausa Creston Bob Lauterbaugh Sac City Bob Bender Davenport Notre Dame Ira Lund Clinton Glenn Mentzel Elkader Charles Snyder Washington Bob Penaluna Waterloo West

Vince Di Maggio Sold to Cincinnati for 40000 Plus Players

The Kansas City Blues sold Vince Di Maggio to the Cincinnati Reds for about $40,000 in cash and two players to be named later. Di Maggio remains with Kansas City through 1939 and joins Cincinnati in 1940 spring training. He is the brother of Joe DiMaggio and led the league with 110 RBIs and 38 home runs this season. Dominic DiMaggio remains with the San Francisco Seals.

Kansas City Kansas City Blues Vince di Maggio Cincinnati Reds di Maggio Joe di Maggio New York Yankees Blues Reds Yankee New York Dominic San Francisco Seals Boston Bees Bill Meyer DiMaggio DiMaggio Brothers

Californians Rule In Junior Tourney

In Culver Indiana on a national junior tennis day California dominated the finals. Ted Schroeder of Glendale won the junior championship by defeating Larry Dee of San Francisco 7 5 6 4 6 2. Budge Patty of Los Angeles claimed the boys title beating Harry E Likas of San Francisco 6 4 6 0.

Culver Ind Ins Harry E. Likas San Francisco

Raiders Split Doubleheader in Cedar Rapids Opener

Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield 9 to 8 in the opener as Gene Babbitt both started and was the winning pitcher. The Raiders then lost 5 to 1 in ten innings amid a rough stretch for pitcher Nasimick and late Springfield runs.

Springfield Browns Hill Park Evansville Decatur Clinton Moline Gene Babbitt Cedar Rapids Brownies Nasimick Mike Nasimick Babbitt Raiders Cronin Sprinegfield Marleau

Big Nights Return as Cedar Rapids Baseball Boosts Promotion

Hill park hosts a week of six single games after a twin bill tonight against Springfield, with six games against Moline and Clinton. Promotions include two ladies nights Monday and Friday, plus family and friends night on Wednesday at Wilson Co. seats along the third base line reserved for Wilson ticket buyers.

Hill Park Springfield Moline Clinton Cedar Rapids Wilson Co Wehtield Wilson's

Ottumwa Wins State Legion Junior Title in 10 Innings

Ottumwa defeats Indianola 6 to 5 in ten innings to claim Iowa American Legion junior baseball crown and advance to district play in Waukesha Wisconsin. Bates pitched the full game for Ottumwa with eight strikeouts. Leonard scored the winning run on a fielder's choice in the extra frame. Cedar Rapids beat Sibley 3-0 to take third place as Suchomel reached on an error in the first inning.

Roosevelt Hotel Indianola American Legion Rockwell City Davenport Des Moines Clinton Dubuque Waterloo Ottumwa Iowa American Legion Nosme Out Iowa Waukesha Wis Leonard Ottuwas Bates Jones Howe Fanning W. Smith R. Smith Boughton Peters Lundquist Quinn Rob Manuel Sibley Harvey Ware Charles Beekman Harold Lundquist Jack Tovera Max Peters Bob Tordik Cedar Rapids Merlyn Boughton Jack Kenney George Howe Bill Bates Stan King Gene Jones George Machacek Martin Quinn Bob Suchomel

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