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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1936

Page

2

U S Swimmers Open Campaign to Regain Titles in Berlin

American swimmers opened their Olympic bid in Berlin aiming to regain the men's title from Japan and defend the women's crown. The United States qualified finalists in the 100 meter events and three swimmers reached Sunday semi finals while the 200 meter breaststroke eliminated all U S women.

Erlin Japan Uncle Sam U. S Reich Sport United States Dorothea Schiller Chicago Ann Govednik Chisholm Minn Iris Cummings Rodento Beach Calif Highland Peter Fick New York Arthur Lindgren Los Angeles Arthur Highland Fischer Germany Masaharu Taguchi Masamori Yusa Yoshuki Miyazaki Fick Shigo Arai Lindgren Katharine Rawls Fort Lauderdale Fla Bernice Lapp Newark N. J Olive McKean Seattle Martha Greneger Claire Dennis Australia Fraulein Greneger Hideko Maedata Wilhelmina Mastenbroek Holland Helene Madison Janette Campbell Argentina Misharu Taguchi Ferenc Csik Hungary Yusa Taguchi Art Lindgren Art Highland Katherine Rawls Florida Miss Mastenbroek Fraulein Arendt

White Sox gain by beating Cleveland

Contd from page 1 A Sox win over the Indians with Lew Newsom and Finney fueling nine hits for the A’s? No. Sam Meixing? The article details New York and Philadelphia lineups with Dean Crosetti Lazzeri and others producing RBIs and two home runs by Dickey and Lazzeri.

White Sox Cleveland Lew Finney Lamar Newsom Philadelphia Chubby Dean New York Niemiec Heffner Ross Hadley Spake Puccinelli Lisenbee Dickey Lazzeri DiMaggio Roy Johnson Dean Crosetti Gehrig Johnson Hayes Newsome

Mrs Jarrett Fires At Olympic Chief

Eleanor Holm Jarrett world and Olympic backstroke record holder and champion was dismissed from the U S Olympic swimming team and barred from amateur events Saturday. In a dispatch she voices indignation at the American Olympic committee action.

Eleanor Holm Jarrett United States

Jarrett Charges Persecution By Olympic Chief Brundage

Eleanor Holm Jarrett accuses Avery Brundage of persecuting her after Brundage urged European associations to bar her due to AAU rule violations. Donath pressed for specifics while Jarrett, sidelined for alleged drinking and exploiting athletic skill, publicity seeks. Her husband Art vows federal suit upon return to New York once more details emerge.

Berlin Eleanor Holm Jarrett U. S Avery Brundage American Olympic Committee Brundage Jarrett Leo Donath International Swimming Association Europe Donath Manhattan

International rule cited in Jarrett suspension case

The statement argues the suspension of Mrs. Jarrett was her own act for violating a rule and not the result of any group or official sanction. It frames the matter as an international custom rather than a US-only rule and asserts absence of involvement by others.

Avery Brundage International Amateur Athletic Federation Brundage Swim United States Jarrett

Tigers Bear Browns In Split Doubleheader At Detroit

Detroit edged St Louis 9 7 as Gerald Walker powered the Tigers with seven RBIs across the two games including two homers three doubles and a single. The Browns then rolled to a 10 5 victory with Schoolboy Rowe roughed up in the eighth as Caldwell earned the win and Rowe took the loss.

Detroit Tigers Browns St. Louis Gerald Walker Tiger Rowe Roxie Lawson Caldwell Tommy Bridges Victor Sorrell al Thomas Bell Goslin Burns Detroit Lary Walker HOA Clift Solters Gehrell Gosli i West Simmons Bot’ley Wen. Hemsley Rogell Bejima Myatt Carey Hayworth Hogsett Iwe Coleman l'Lawson T Pepper Agli Cama Lawson Ldwell Gehringer West Bottomley Batey Soiters Owen Pep St C Clift Bocomey Poift Lary Botases St Sullivan Ballis Dwell Sullivan Hitcher By_ Rowe Earaeell Basil Summers

Glenn Morris Wins Olympic Decathlon Epic Victory

Glenn Morris clinches decathlon as United States builds an 11th title in 20 events. Morris’s dramatic 1 500 meters finish fuels U S hopes in remaining relays while Finland leads in track events and world records fall including a U S 400 meter relay standard.

Morris United States Los Angeles Uncle Sam America Stockholm Juan Zabala Argentina Finland Germany Japan Jesse Owens Ralph Metcalfe Chicago

Davenport Defeats Raiders 11 to 2 In Three-Game Set

Davenport wins 11 to 2 as Cue and Hall lead a strong effort. Taylor hits Polly on the arm, Rye’s hopper helps Polly reach second, Prevost singles but two force plays end scoring. Raiders visit Davenport for three games with Red Van Fleet on the mound.

Taylor Polly Rye Hopper Prevost Blue Sox Raiders Davenport Red van Fleet Des Moines

Des Moines Beats Cowboys in 14th Inning

Des Moines edges Sioux City 1 to 0 in 14th as Piet doubles and Wilson singles to start the frame. Catchings drives in the lone run scoring Piet, with Gebo and Thesenga combining on the pitchers duel. Errors by Menke Seghi and Whitehouse and late defensive plays shape the tight contest.

DES Moines Cowboys Catchings Blakeney Schinski Luby Piet Wilson Falk Gebo Menke Sioux City Seghi Whitehouse Monahan van Camp Keyes Thesenga van and Cady Brakeney Asbell van C'p Leach W'house Gel Falk Smilgof

Waterloo tops Omaha in final of series on Hemenway gem

Emil Hemenway pitched eight shutout innings as Waterloo defeated Omaha 2 to 1 to salvage the final game of the four game set. Goodman Prather and Cosbey delivered key hits while Wolf struggled with control. Omaha led late with three doubles but Des Moines series looms after a Sunday double header.

Omaha Neb Waterloo Emil Hemenway Robin Hoods Hemenway Goodman Prather Gale Wolf Hal Cosbey Prebisch Wolf Cosbey Williford Des Moines

Coe College Faces Uncertain Backfield For Fall Season

Coach Moray Eby's football plans at Coe College gaze at a lean backfield with four capable guards shifted to backfield roles. The squad may start 30 to 35 players of 45 eligibles, facing a tough Midwest schedule plus Drake at Des Moines. Key losses include Etka Flood and Johnson while new talent arrives from Mason City junior college and Estherville. The schedule lists Upper Iowa, Drake, Monmouth, Beloit, and Grinnell with homecoming on Oct. 10 and Dad's Day on Nov. 12.

Moray Eby Coe Drake University Des Moines Dale Etka Harold Flood Lester Johnson Crimson Bob Norris Ray Smith Knutson Mason City Junior College Eby John Henna Charlie Ziogas Perry Larson Matt Starcevich Bernard Che Cliff Soukup Ray Steele Estherville Gable Smith Arnold Brokaw Monmouth Duane Blackwell Harold Nelson Ross Williams Cliff Hellman Ronald Smith Charlie Shedd Bernie Smith LeRoy McLeod Howard Wilsong Franklin Wilson Frank Linduska Dale Notestine Bob Hach Lee Thomas Alfred Sommet Elmer Keith Jim Carruthers Joe Schneider Ralph McLeod Ralph Martin Gene Carson Garth Hunter Chris Batos Verne Pate Don Paveglio Paul Schneider Lowell Wedgebury Charlie Bristol Angelo Saccaro Walter Sack Adam Slapetis Richard Pollack Bob Quinn Charles Ralston Robert Smith Charlie Ralston Upper Iowa Cedar Rapids Ake Beloit Galesbore Grinnell

Marengo and Middle Amana Clash Today

Marengo faces Middle Amana in a county league game after a 9 to 3 defeat at Belle Plaine last Sunday. The standings show Marengo atop the Iowa county league with Williamsburg, Keithsville, North English, Millersburg, and Conroy trailing in the race.

Gazette Marengo Belle Plaine Iowa Middle Amana Teotgers Williamsburg Millersburg Se Ee Eee Conroy Eee Eee

Softball Teams Begin Final Pennant Drives

One week remains in the Cedar Rapids Softball Association season at Ellis Park as only three of seven league races are decided. In the Open league Wilsons Beeson s and Armstrongs contend with Parks ons holding a possible outside chance amid postponed games raising doubt about a season end.

Ellis Park Wilson Beeson Armstrong Parkson George Stefan Firemen Speck Collegan Merchants Bank John Blaul Tony Michalek Quaker Oats Sinclair Memorial Church Wise St. Paul’s St. James Central Park Maccabees Knights of Columbus

Rematch Looms In Open Air Cedar Rapids Wrestling Show

Ray Richards of Chicago teams with Ollie Tarzan in a rematch against Bull Martin, the local villain king. Last week they fought to a bruising 30 minute draw as fans demanded more rough-house action.

Bull Martin Cedar Rapids Open Air Eddie Jennings Tarzan Ray Richards Chicago Martin Richards al Bisagnano Boston Earl Wampler Scranton Hal Rumberg Spokane Wash Wampler Spokane Hal Jennings

Five Tie For Top Honors In Blind Bogey Golf Meet

A. H. Boileau, R. W. Black, A. E. Durin, Dr. W. J. Foster and Sam Nye tied for first prize in the Country club blind bogey golf tournament Saturday afternoon. Those tied for second were H. C. McClary, Dr. D. E. Beardsley, Dave Turner and Heinie Jensen. J. E. Rogers, W. R. Dock and B. J. Meltzer divided the third place honors.

A. H. Boileau R. W. Black A. E. Durin W. J. Foster Sam Nye H. C. McClary D. E. Beardsley Dave Turner Heinie Jensen J. E. Rogers W. R. Dock B. J. Meltzer

Archery Tournament Slated at Ellis Park on August 16

An archery meet at Ellis Park on August 16 features a 9 30 start with the Single American round for men the Single Columbia for women and the Single Metropolitan round junior. A clout shoot follows from 11 to 12 with a hill target and novelty shoots from 12 to 1. A picnic dinner is at 1 and prizes will be offered. A large group of archers from Meyer Iowa is expected.

Ellis Park Columbia Meyer Iowa

Wapsie Valley Teams Battle For Lead

Special to The Gate. Wapsie Valley league resumes play as teams strive for the top in the second half. Alburnett and Quasqueton share first place with games today Palo at Walker Urbana at Lafayette Quasqueton at Coggon and Winthrop at Alburtnett.

Alburnett Quasqueton Palo Walker Urbana Lafayette Winthrop

U S Water Polo Team Defeated By Holland in Berlin Open

In opening round play at the Berlin event the United States fell 3-2 to Holland. Hans Maier Gerard Regter and Cornelis Van Aelst scored for the Dutch while Phil Daubenspeck and James O Connor replied for the USA.

Berlin America Holland United States Hans Maier Gerard Regter Cornelis van Aelst Phil Daubenspeck James O’connor Alexander Franken Belgium Uruguay Great Britain Malta Czechoslovakia Japan

Schmeling Arrives for Braddock Title Fight

Max Schmeling, former heavyweight champion of Germany, returned to America aboard the Zeppelin Hindenburg in Lakehurst New Jersey to train for a 15 round bout with Jimmy Braddock, holder of the title, in September.

Lakehurst N. J Max Schmeling Germany America Jimmy Braddock

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