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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1934

Page

7

Giants Rally to Beat Braves 7 4 as Jackson Homers

Travis Jackson hit a three run homer with two on in the seventh to turn a four run deficit into a Giants victory over the Braves. Al Smith pitched in relief, supporting a late surge that also included Weintraub Mancuso and Hogan’s earlier blasts in a 7 to 4 win.

W York Travis Jackson Giants Braves al Smith Boston Thaman Aavinits Johnny Salveson Frank Hogan Pinky Whitney Wally Berger Tommy Thompson Buck Jordan Joe Bowman Smith Hughey Critz Bill Terry Ott Phil Weintraub Jackson Phil Flint Rhein Weintraub Gus Mancuso Bob Smith Rhem Mancuso Dearning Bowman J.moore Mithp Salveson Boston Ecw New York Verger Hogan Berger A. Smith Thompson Jordan Crutz Terry R. Smith Pittman, Sears and Magerkurth

Phillies edge Dodgers 6 5 as Wilson delivers pinch hit

In a ninth inning comeback the Phillies win 6 to 5 over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Jimmy Wilson enters as pinch hitter and drives in the decisive run after Sam Leslie's bases loaded single gave Brooklyn the lead. Dick Bartell and Lou Chiozza spark the rally before Wilson's hit.

Philadelphia Jimmy Wilson Phillies Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn Sam Leslie Dick Bartell Lou Chiozza Johnny Babich Andy High Ethan Allen John Moore Hack Wilson Phils Casey Stengel Watson Clark Wilson Moore Clark Jet Bartell

Bradley Colt Wins Saratoga Special

E R Bradley’s Boxthorn son of Blue Larkspur won the 32nd Saratoga sweepstakes special at Saratoga Springs New York. He beat Plat Eye by a length and a half with Today third, earning 6750 dollars and a 7 to 1 payoff. Boxthorn finished the six furlongs in 1 12 1 5, a fast time for the meet and the sire’s own pace from six years ago.

Saratoga Springs N. Y E. R. Bradley Boxthorn Boxthorne Mrs. Payne Whitney C. V. Whitney Today Whichone William Woodward Omaha Idle Hour Spa Kentucky Sportsman Bradley George Bull Association Back of Psychic Bid St. Bernard Bluebeard

Prince Hall Breaks World Mile and Eighth Record at Rockingham

Prince Hall the dark brown trotter of Charlton City Mass wins the daily record stake at Rockingham Grand Circuit meet in Salem New Hampshire. He finishes the 2:13 trot in 2:13 flat breaking the joint world mile and eighth mark held by Marmaduke and Hollywood Jessie. The Laurel Hall Princess Etawah filly completes in 2:18 improving the former record by a quarter second.

Salem N. H Marmaduke Hollywood Jessie Prince Hall Thomas Ashworth Charlton City Mass Daily Record Rockingham Laurel Hall Princess Etawah Hollyrood Jessie

Hadagal Captures King Philip Handicap at Narragansett

Hadagal the three year old son of Sir Galahad III led from the start on a muddy Narragansett Park track to win the King Philip handicap in 1 48 over Spare Dark Secret and Roustabout. He carried 117 pounds and paid 10 20 for a $2 win ticket while Dark Secret paid 13 30 for a $2 place. Roustabout was the crowd favorite after Roger Williams win.

Pawtucket R. I Warren Wright Narragansett Park Cavalcade Discovery Sir Galahad III Dark Secret Wheatley Stable Equipoise C. V. Whitney Roger Williams Hadagal Pete

Baseball Greats in Flux as 1931 Shifts Spark Headlines

Pictured are Wilbert Robinson, Alvin Crowder, Lynwood Rowe, Mickey Cochrane, Babe Ruth, Willie Kamm, Al Simmons, and Pie Traynor. The article notes Robinson's death, Crowder's return to form with the Detroit Tigers, Rowe's win streak against the Indians, Cochrane giving orders, Ruth's retirement, Kamm's brief Cleveland leadership, Simmons's marriage, and Traynor's uncertain Pirates future amid a pennant chase.

Wilbert Robinson Rebbie Brooklyn Dodgers Alvin Crowder Detroit Tigers Tigers Lynwood Rowe Cleveland Indians Mickey Cochrane Tiger Babe Ruth Willie Kamm Crowder Cleveland Walter Johnson al Simmons Pie Traynor Bucs

U S Women’s Net Meet Opens Monday With Star Field

The United States women's tennis championships at Forest Hills open Monday with 64 players led by Helen Hull Jacobs. Betty Nuthall Sarah Palfrey Katherine Stammers Elisabeth Ryan Freda James are the other top seeds as matches begin and doubles draw is set for Monday night with play continuing Tuesday.

New York United States Forest Hills Helen Hull Jacobs Berkeley Calif Betty Nuthall Sarah Palfrey Brookline Mass Miss Jacobs Katherine Stammers Elisabeth Ryan Freda James Miss Palfrey Seabright Helen Miss Nuthall Miss Stammers Jake Sarah Carolin Babcock Los Angeles Dorothy Andrus Stamford Stadium James Virginia Yates Eric Buffalo

Raiders to Open Two-Game Series With Omaha Tonight

Rain washed out two games at Hill Park delaying a key playoff affair. The doubleheader will start at 6 p.m. with seven innings in the opener and the second game following, single admission covers both contests. Kumalae joins the Raiders replacing Hallett as the new pitcher.

Omaha Cedar Rapids Hill Park Hargrave Raiders Bill Wilson Harry Johnson Jack Hallett Kumalae Topeka Johnson Albany Hari Hallett

Giants Sign Richards and Badgro For 1940 Team

New York Giants inked former Simpson College star Kink Richards as a halfback and Morris Badgro formerly of U. C. L. A. as an end Saturday in a pair of player contracts.

NEW York Kink Richards Simpson College Morris Badgro New York Football Giants Richards Badgro

All‑Star Coach Voting Ends as Kizer Leads

Noble Kizer of Purdue leads the nationwide coach voting for the all American team to face the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. With 475,000 votes cast and about 80,000 remaining, the result should be decided Sunday amid strong finish by voters.

George Kirkley United Press State Hicago Noble Kizer Purdue Chicago Bears Soldier Field Big Ten Dick Hanley Northwestern Robert C. Zuppke Little Napoleon Illinois Jimmy Crowley Fordham Edward Slip Madigan St. Mary's Harry Kipke Michigan Lou Little Columbia Noble Kizer Sans Hanley Ommy Crowley Bob Zuppke Slip Madigan Notre Dame Four Horsemen Jimmy’. Phelan Phelan University of Washington Chicago Fred Caminus St. Mary's End Schwammel Oregon State Aaron Rosenberg Southern California Homer Griffith Los Angles Bill Smith Washington Seattle Nick Lukats Beattie Feathers Tennessee Joe Skladany Pittsburgh Skladany Wrangler House Dyche Stadium Chicago Tribune

Mount Auburn Girls Triumph 6-4 Over La Porte

Mount Auburn defeats La Porte 6 to 4 at home Friday evening in a kittenball contest. Mount Auburn fielded a strong lineup led by standout players for the win. The victory improves Mount Auburn’s season record and leaves La Porte seeking adjustments before next match.

Mt. Auburn la Porte Mount Auburn Mount Auburnn

Center Point Hot Shots Win 9-8 in Diamondball Batteries

Center Point Hot Shots defeated Alburnett 9-8 Friday night in diamondball. Batteries Kouba Dufoe Etzel Jones and Flitsch contributed to the win.

Alburnett Kouba Dufoe Etzel Jones Flitsch

Tigers rout Indians to extend win streak to eleven

Detroit gained a full game in the standings as Elden Auker pitched seven strikeouts and allowed six scattered hits in a 7 0 win over Cleveland. A second inning rally produced six runs with two outs, supported by three straight doubles and a double steal. Cleveland’s Willis Hudlin was chased after two wild pitches, while Owen and Fox sparked the attack.

Etroit Tigers Willis Hudlin Young Elden Auker Cleveland Auker Yankees Tiger Detroit Hudlin Weiland Clint Brown Owen Fox White Cochrane Gehringer Goslin Rogell Galatzer

Allison Wins From Bell At Longwood

Wilmer Allison of Texas defeated Berkeley Bell of New York in four sets 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-3 to win the forty second Longwood bowl men's singles title at Chestnut Hill Massachusetts. The match featured wet courts and slipping players amid a day of competition with Davis cup partners George T. of Chicago and Lester Steven of Los Angeles dominating doubles.

Chestnut Hill Mass Wilmer Allison America Berkeley Bell New York Davis Lett George T Chicago Leater Steven Los Anseles Bell Eugene McCauliff Lott Marjorie Morrill Painter Dedham Stoefen Jane Sae Pasadena Calif Allison Sharp California Ruby Bishop Santa Monica Jack Tidball Hollywood

Bell Raymond Reaches Finals in South Iowa Net Tourney

Ottumwa Iowa AP Bell Raymond of Cedar Rapids advances to the finals of the South Iowa net tournament to defend his singles title against Frank Brody of Des Moines. Raymond beat Dale Caris of Albia in three sets 4 6 9 7 6 1, while Brody defeated Ray Coulter of Ottumwa 6 2 6 1 in the semifinals.

Bell Raymond South Iowa Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Southern Iowa Frank Brody Des Moines Iowa Raymond Dale Caris Albia Brody Ray Coulter Ottumwa City

Baseball Standings and Weekend Results It Seems

The Brandings section shows American and National League standings with wins losses and percentages. Saturday results mention Detroit Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia New York and Boston games with Sunday schedules across the leagues.

Detroit Philadelphia Washington St. Louis Chicago Cleveland New York Wupd Pittsburch Chicago Brooklyn Bt Louis Philaphia Boston Cincinnat New

Yan kees edge Red Sox in 13 inning pitchers duel

Boston wins 3 2 over New York after a 13 inning marathon. Ruth homers in eighth for New York, Lazzeyi, Reynolds and Solters drive Boston's tie and winning runs as Ferrell delivers a clutch pinch single. Ostermueller and Deshong duel. errors and wild throws shape the late scoring.

Boston Yankees Red Sox Frits Ostermueller Jimmy Deshong Babe Ruth Tony Lazzeyi Carl Reynolds Julius’ Solters Frank Crosetti Reynolds DeBhong Wes Ferrell R. Ferrell Lary Ostermueller New York Crosett Chapman Dickey Ruth Lazieri W. Ferrell R. Johnson Vars Salters Werber Deshand Cronetti York DeShone

White Sox Fall Again At Home To Browns

Chicago and St Louis battled through a 9 to 8 Browns win as Dick Coffman notched the victory with late support from Jack Knott. Harland Dilts supplied a two run homer while Johnny Conlan Evar Swanson and Jack Hayes each collected three hits for Chicago in a late rally.

Chicago Jack Knott White Sox Dick Coffman Louis Hurler Sox Browns Harland Dilft Evar Swanson Johnny Conlan Jack Hayes

Alberts Team Set for Dubuque Clash at Marion

The Alberts diamondball squad hosts Dubuque Sunday in a double header at Legion Park Marion starting 8 p.m. Alberts seeks revenge after two close wins in Dubuque. Kindler and Jones will be on the mound for the locals.

Alberts Dubuque Legion Park Marion Kindler and Jones

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