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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1944

Page

2

Quakers Top Collins Radio In Ninth Inning Comeback

Quaker Oats 6 Collins Radio 5 at Daniels Park as Thenhouse and Moore pace the Quakers. Rozek loses after a two run sixth inning collapse. Hockey? No, baseball. The result frees Iowa Engineers from playoff pressure with one game left.

OND Collins Radio Daniels Park Quaker Oats Electricians Quakers Iowa Engineers Collins Boys Lefty Rozek Quaker Thenhouse Heins Red Moore Collins Kramer Bob Clem Shedeck Berger Rozek Thenhaus Moore Bergen Gearhart Farmer

Dodgers top Great Lakes in 7 4 win to end skid

The Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Great Lakes Bluejackets 7-4 before 11 800 recruits, turning a 3-2 deficit in the seventh with Frenchy Bordagaray’s bases loaded triple off Jim Trexler. Trexler took the loss in his first defeat in 13 starts as the Sailors’ second loss in 41 games.

Great Lakes Brooklyn Dodgers

Two For McCreary At Washington Park

Chicago AP report notes Don McCreary, back from injuries, scoring a double at Washington Park Tuesday. He rode Hy-Trie at 11.00 and Cactus Foot at 4.00 in the race.

Chicago Don McCreary Washington Park

Ann Casey Loses In Golf Meet as Miss Otto Wins

In Chicago AP report the second round of the Women's Western Amateur Championship features drama as Cinderella Sally Sessions of Muskegon and veteran Mary Agnes Wall of Menominee lead the all Michigan contenders. Defending champion Dorothy Germain of Philadelphia plays Jean Hopkins of Cleveland district. Hopkins upset Ann Casey of Mason City 5 and 4. Phyllis Otto of Atlantic Ia trounced Marjorie Row of Detroit 7 and 6 in opening action.

Chicago Michigan Sally Sessions Muskegon Mary Agnes Wall Menominee Miss Wall Phyllis Otto Atlantic Marjorie Row Detroit

Lynn Waldorf to Coach All-Stars

Lynn Waldorf of Northwestern University will head the college All-Stars for the charity game against the Chicago Bears at Dyche Stadium on the night of August 30. Waldorf was named head coach by The Chicago Tribune, with Bo McMillin Henry Frnka and Jeff Cravath named to the staff.

Chicago Chicago Bears Dyche Stadium Lynn Waldorf Northwestern University Waldorf Collegians Chicago Tribune Bo McMillin Indiana Henry Frnka Tulsa Jeff Cravath Southern California

Barney's Paint Wins No-Hitter 3-0 Behind Smith's 12K

Barney's Paint defeated Morehouse Barber Shop 3 to 0 as pitcher Wally Smith threw a no hit effort and set a league strikeout record with twelve strikeouts in five innings. Waltonians beat South Side Civic club 3 to 2 while Jim Cooke limited the Civic club to two hits. Killians routed The Gazette 15 to 3 and Kiwanis topped Embassy boys 4 to 0 in the series standings.

Barney’s Morehouse Barber Shop Wally Smith Waltonians South Side Civic Club Jim Cooke Civic Club Danny Clement Killians Gazette Kiwanis Embassy Boys Barneys Forenouse Smith L. Pickart Barwhizer Welchom Ferguson Waltonians Clyb Cooke and

Rochelli to Join Brooklyn Dodgers

Rochelli, star shortstop with the navy Pre flight team, will leave Thursday to join the Brooklyn Dodgers at Chicago. He withdraws from the navy to await draft board action at Staunton Illinois under naval aviation program. He batted .391 with the Seahawks and hopes to play for Brooklyn until drafted. previously with Montreal in the International League.

Iowa City Lou Rochelli Navy Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Staunton, Ill Naval Aviation Program Rochelli Seahawks Brooklyn Montreal

Yankee Maid Seeks Hambletonian Victory in New York

Yankee Maid a Kansas filly aims to snap New York's two year grip on the Hambletonian worth 35000 dollars. She faces ten three year old trotters in Goshen at the county fair style stake expected to draw about 15000 spectators, near the The Ambassador 1942 attendance for Bill Strang of New York.

Goshen N. Y Kansas New York Ambassador Bill Strang Twilight Tear Pensive Yankee Maid Volemite

Even Sewell Surprised as Browns Lead Enters Route to World Series

The St. Louis Browns open their eastern tour with a sizable lead and manager Sewell admits surprise at the margin. Joe McCarthy presses the Yankees while Detroit and Cleveland push in the race. The AL Western clubs trail in the interleague series as New York and Pittsburgh clash in a midweek set.

Uke Sewell St. Louis Browns Sewell Yankee Red Sox Washington Billy Southworth Cardinals St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Chicago Joe McCarthy Hank Borowy Brown Bob Muncrief New York Boston Joe Cronin Tex Hughson Pittsburgh

Cubs fall to semi pro club in exhibition game

Michigan City Indiana based semi pro Cubs defeated the Chicago Cubs 5 to 2 in an exhibition. Pitcher Al Picchota allowed two hits and struck out nine. Five runs on six hits in the seventh clinched the win for Michigan City.

Michigan City Ind al Picchota New York Yankee Hill Naval Air Base Cubs Chicago Cubs Picchota Lennie Merullo Billy Holm Bill Nicholson Chicago Stewart Erickson Kreitner Flechota Biaemire

Boxing losers and winners listed in regional bouts

The AP reports results from various boxing matches across cities including Hart in Washington and Kid Watcher in Hartford. Notable outcomes include Tony Shucco defeating Hart via TKO and Pat Demers outpointing Julio Malavez in New Bedford, with several close decisions and outpoints recorded in Union City Brooklyn Allentown and New Bedford.

Associated Press Washington AL Hart T.K.O Tony Shucco Boston Hartford Conn Jimmy ‘“'Kid" Uatcher Lake City S.C Jimmy Anest New York Brooklyn Ray Rovelli Union City Oscar Suers New Bedford Mass N. J Joe Viaddad Paterson Allie Towne Newark Allentown Warold Jamalea" Smith Philadelphia T.K Sidney Miller Youngstown Ohio Pat Demers Brockton Julio. Malavez Puerto Rico

Standings and Schedule for M and J League

The standings show teams such as Quaker Oats Wilkinson and LaPlant Choate with records around .764 and .333. The schedule lists Wednesday LaPlant versus Wilsons and Speeder versus Manufacturers, with Thursday and Sunday matches including Quaker Oats and Iowa Manufacturing. Tuesday results note New York defeating Pittsburgh 8 to 4.

Il Pet WL Pet Manufact’s Collins Speeder Universal Iowa Engis Wilson's LaPlant Wilsons Priday Iowa Engineers Quaker_ Oats la Plant-Choate Iowa Manufacturing

Lefty Rozek Drew Praise At Tryout as Scouts Watch

A Cedar Rapids scene links Lefty Rozek to Iowa junior talent amid East-West showcase chatter. Scouts, including Tony Kaufmann, lauded Rozek during a two day Cedar Rapids camp while noting tough odds and lingering questions about future big league prospects.

St. Louis Tony Kaufmann Rozek Lefty Kaufmann Joe McDermott Cedar Rapids

Twilight Tear Beaten By Vienna In Alabama Stakes

Vienna driven by Jim Fitzsimmons pulls a three quarter length upset over Twilight Tear in the Alabama Stakes at Belmont Park. Twilight Tear carried 126 pounds as the 1 to 20 favorite, with Thread O Gold also in Woodward entry aiding the finish.

New York Twilight Tear William Woodward Vienna Belmont Park Woodward Jim Fitzsimmons Warren Wrights Bull Sea

Toledo Louisville In Bristling Fight for Division Lead

In the American Association Toledo Madhens and Louisville Colonels traded wins as Toledo beat Minneapolis 6-4 and 7-4 while Louisville won 2-1 and 8-3. St Paul and Columbus split a twin bill keeping fourth place duel alive.

Toledo Louisville Associated Press Milwaukee Brewers American Association Kansas City Colonels Toledo Madhens Minneapolis St. Paul Columbus

Jockey Scawthorn Leads Trio at Garden State Races

Ken Scawthorn rode three winners at Garden State Park on Tuesday. Still Life paid 14.20, Overlin 7.60, and Black Object 4.70, delivering a sweep for the leading jockey.

Camden N. J Ken Scawthorn Garden State

Longer Duck Season Gets Federal O.K.

Federal approval extends duck hunting season to 80 days this fall and winter. Daily bag remains ten ducks plus an extra five mallards widgeons and pintails per day, allowing 15 in total if those species are present. Limits on other waterfowl and possession rules also adjust to population gains and crop protection.

Washington Fish and Wildlife Service Ira N. Gabrielson Fish and Wildlife South Dakota Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Missouri Kansas Nebraska Colorado Wyoming

Lisenbee 43 Pitches No-Hitter for Syracuse Chiefs

Horace Hod Lisenbee aged 43 threw a no-hit no-run game for the Syracuse Chiefs in an 8 to 0 win over the Montreal Royals. The former Washington Senators star, noted for 1927 success with 18 wins, later played three seasons with the Boston Red Sox.

Syracuse N. Y Horace “Hod” Lisenbee Washington Senators Syracuse Chiefs Montreal Royals Lisenbee Washington Boston Red Sox

Phillies keep Bob Finley after 4-F knee injury reclass

Philadelphia officials said catcher Bob Finley will remain with the Phillies for the rest of the season after his reclassification to 4-F due to a knee injury.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Bob Finley

Pace-Setters Face Tough Tests In Upcoming Thlts

First division action features the M-1 program for the balance of the week with both pace setters slated to see action. Tonight at 6 La Plant Choate versus Wilsons. Thursday at 6 Manufacturers meet Speeder. Friday Collins Radio faces Iowa Engineers currently tied for fourth with Quaker Oats.

M-1 LaPlant-Choate Wilsons Speeder Collins Radio Iowa Engineers Quaker Oats

Manufacturers Win Over Butternut in Gazette Loop Tilt

Iowa Manufacturing prevail 4 to 2 over Butternut Bakers in Gazette league at Riverside park diamond. Butternut scored in third on Medicus single Bailey's single wild pitch and stolen home. Manufacturers rallied in fifth on walks fielder's choice double steal and two errors after two outs.

Iowa Manufacturing Butternut Bakers Riverside Park Butternut Medicus Bailey

Tex Hughson Final Mound Turn With Red Sox

Boston AP reports longtime star pitcher Tex Hughson pitched his final game with the Boston Red Sox before reporting to Navy duty. Hughson, aiming to early 18th win this season, faced the Chicago White Sox in a Wednesday afternoon interleague matchup.

Tex Hughson Boston Boston Red Sox Cecil Carlton Hughson White Sox Hughson Navy

First Round In Country Club Handicap Golf Play

Cedar Rapids Country club reports most first round matches finished with two top flight ties. Soboda forfeited after a tie with Jensen, while Toman beat Marshall 2 1 in a replay. Several winners in Victory and other flights listed with scores and defaults.

Cedar Rapids

Murphy's Win Title In Nebraska Legion Junior Baseball

Murphy's of Omaha clinched the Nebraska American Legion junior baseball crown after a 5 to 3 victory over Lincoln juniors on Tuesday night in York Neb.

York Neb INS Omaha Murphy's Nebraska American Legion Lincoln

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