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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1938

Page

3

Conference Champions To Have Veterans Back

Cornell college coach Barker says the 1938 squad will return nine lettermen from the 1937 conference title team, led by guards Don Anderson Ralph Bowman and Gleb Fedorin. Centers Charles Hokenson and others, plus backfield veterans Harriss Knudson and Watson, promise a strong lineup. Sophomores and newcomers expected to push for starting roles, with Grinnell on Sept. 23 opening the schedule that includes nine games and a Louisiana Tech visit on November 19.

Iowa Barker Cornell Fettermen Don Anderson West Chicago Ralph Bowman Mount Vernon Gleb Fedorin Geneva Charles Hokenson Russ Spencer Freeport, Ill Roy Ralston Alexis McClanahan Charles Harriss Rochelle Ray Knudson Chicago Bill Watson Rockford Bert McClanahan Art Boettcher Window Minn Red Fais Spencer Richard Heine Oak Park Ill Richard Moore Tipton Jack Paul Fort Madison Don Pease Burlington Harlan Soper Emmetsburg Grinnell Pioneer Field Dave Hoare Bill Lyman Clinton Gene Turnquist Mitchellville Vernon Kohl Leonard Wilson Charles Simister Prophetstown Keith Adamson Don Larson Laurens Jim Jones Minneapolis John Geshner Ben Pederson Franklin Cole Bob Maloney Storrs Lyman Jim Watson Bob Green Louisiana Louisiana Tech Pee Columbia T—Helon Coe

Dinner Planned For Leo Novak August 24 Return Visit

Leo Novak former Washington high school coach will return August 20 for a 10 day visit and be honored at a dinner August 24 hosted by friends and former team members. Reservations via Elks club. The annual affair is usually attended by about 35 friends of theUnited States Military academy track and basketball coach.

Leo Novak Washington High Elks Club United States Military Academy

Sammy Baugh to Star in All Star Game August 31

Dallas reports Slingin Sammy Baugh under three year Redskins contract will play in the regional all star game Labor Day eve. The Texas figure, famed for passing, will back up against Southwest standouts including Jim Robbins Jim Benton Hugh Wolfe and Joe Routt as rosters fill with more signings.

Dallas Tex Sammy Baugh Texas Baugh Washington Redskins All-Stars Chicago Bears Sweetwater Bears Art Gueps Marquette University Redskins Texas Christian University Jim Robbins Sammy Robbins Arkansas Jim Benton Hugh Wolfe Joe Routt Texas Aggies

Alf Johnson to Meet Bisignano in Main Event

Alf Johnson and Bisignano set for the main event of Eddie Jennings’s weekly show at Cedar Park next Thursday. Johnson seeks revenge after a chair incident in a previous Cedar Rapids bout. Gino Vagnone vs Ed Cook highlights a prior semi windup, with a third match to be arranged once signings are finalized.

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Tenant and dairy farm operation figures from 1930

The Farm Security Administration reports that in 1930 seventy three percent of cotton farms were tenant operated while dairy farms accounted for only twenty one percent tenant operate.

Farm Security Administration

Joe E Brown's Sports Memorabilia Exhibit Grows Large

Beverly Hills California autographed baseballs gloves and sports equipment fill a special room built around Joe E Browns home exhibit. The collection includes Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Bob Fitzsimmons Tris Speaker and King George V autographs plus numerous football tennis and other sports items. Brown notes his career has intertwined with sports and he hopes to star as a racehorse on screen.

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Quakers Edge Toward M and J Pennant in Semi Final Week

The Quaker Oats club faces four crucial games this week against Cedar Rapids Engineers and Wilson Packers as they chase the pennant in a tight M and J league race. Don Shaffer returns strong from Salina, earning a 1 0 loss then a shutout relief appearance with ten strikeouts across eleven and two thirds innings. The schedule features five games with three against Engineers and two against LaPlant Choate, while standings show Quaker Oats atop a close field as August action unfolds.

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Three Games Scheduled For Louisa County Fair

Three baseball games are set for the Louisa county fair this week. On Wednesday Washington and Columbus Junction Junior Legion teams face off. Thursday features Davenport East End Merchants against Burlington J. R. Merchants. Friday pits Oakville against Washington Indies.

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Club's Pauperism Put Lillard In Big Time

Baseball notes report Lillard's rise amid limited resources as a club faces financial constraints. Talent exposure and opportunities shift to bigger markets as teams compete for players and recognition.

Lillard

Lillard Sells to Athletics as Seals Cash In

San Francisco Seals coach Charley Graham confirms Bill Lillard, 20, sold to the Philadelphia Athletics for 35 000 after strong major league interest from Pittsburgh Chicago White Sox Detroit and others. Lillard will report next spring while San Francisco plans to rebuild around Dominic DiMaggio and other assets amid rising coast league costs and farm operations.

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Kenmore Golf Club Stages Junior and Men’s Tournaments

Kenmore Golf Club schedules two qualifying rounds for its tournament. The main event runs Sept 3 to 11 with 32 players in the championship flight and no entry fee. A junior division for ages 17 and under will also be held, with qualifying Aug 18 to 22.

Kenmore Golf Club Nick Carter

Wayne Bruce Shuts Out Browns To Put Red Birds Atop Standings

Wayne Bruce an 18-year old Wilson High School pitcher for the Fostoria Red Birds blanked the Findlay Browns on eight hits in a 1 to 0 victory Aug 10 lifting Fostoria to first place in the Ohio State league standings. Brucepreviously led the Roosevelt Hetel American Legion team to a state title last year.

Wayne Bruce Wilson High School Fostoria Red Birds Findlay Browns Fostoria Bruce Roosevelt Hetel American Legion

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