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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1936

Page

15

A's Trounce Yankees 10 5 In 17 Hits Big Day

Philadelphia beats New York 10 to 5 as Al Niemiec, Bob Johnson and Hayes homer. Ruffing gives up 10 hits in 4 innings as the A's pile on three runs in multiple frames. Dickey and Glenn drive in late runs for the Yankees.

Hiladelphia New York Yankees Buck Ross Herman Fink A’s Charley Ruffing Bob Johnson Frankie Waves al Niemiec Philadelphia Pinky Higgins Ross Lou Dick Glenn Lamar Newsome Jake Powell Tony Lazzeri Glenn Bill Dickey Rolfe New York Crosett Finney Rf Moses DIM Gio Dean Gehrig Obinson Selkirk O Higgims Powell Hayes Lazzeri Ib New Some O Niemtec Ruffing P Murphy Puccinelli Dickey O'Fink Brown Johns Wicker Crossetti Newsome Higgins Rolfe Ross Philadelphian Fink Ruffine Chiarza Pecissien Pawesran Batea Tor Jonson Vay Wero Vollas Whitehead Noite Buiten Rapyer Vivier Monte Seri Unicera Whitehead Burton Lesse Bare Lettoo Phaedelonta Y Castroman Paseau Passeau Uemon Johnsen Ty Witener Paseau Joe Mote Purmah, Stewart Pineal

Browns Fall to Indians in High-Scoring Tilt

St Louis pitcher chaos as Rogers Hornsby uses six hurlers while Cleveland pins 12 runs on 18 hits in a 12 to 10 victory. Browns strand 12. Indians cash in on key rallies as the box score overwhelms.

ST. Louis Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Hornsby Browns Wes Ain Townes

All Stars Begin Drills For Fray With Pro Eleven

CHICAGO AP The former college football all stars preparing to meet the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field Sept 1 work under Bernie Bierman head mentor and a star-studded coaching staff. Elmer Layden handles kickers and pass receiving while Lynn Waldorf directs guards and tackles as Lou Little consults on the offense. The squad will use Bierman’s unbalanced line and single wing against the world pro champions with two-a-day sessions at Dyche Stadium.

Chicago Detroit Lions Soldier Field Bernie Bierman Minnesota McMillin Indiana Elmer Layden Notre Dame Lynn Waldorf Northwestern Lou Little Columbia Bierman Dyche Stadium

Martin Uses Chair To Outlast Richards In Wrestling Joust

The Cedar Park wrestling event featured Bull Martin and Ray Richards in a chaotic bout. Chairs were used, referees tangled, and the spectacle ended with Martin prevailing despite a rough, crowd‑stirring sequence.

Martin Richards

Two Yank Boxers Remain In Olympic Quarterfinals

Berlin reports show two American boxers advancing in the Olympic tournament after decisive wins. Cleveland O flyweight and another bantam contender earned technical knockouts over opponents from Germany and the Philippines, reaching the semi finals.

Berlin Deutschland Woolson Negro Cleveland O de Larras Philippines Cleveland Subkuwiuk Eom

Cubs Beat Reds 7 5 In Drizzle-Soaked Series Opener

Chicago Cubs toppled Cincinnati Reds 7 5 in wet conditions at Cincinnati as Frank Demaree launched his 14th homer of the season and Ernie Lombardi added a ninth inning RBI. Curt Davis and Ray Davis started for their teams, with Chicago claiming the win.

Cincinnati Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Reds Frank Demaree Cubs Ernie Lombardi Curt Davis Chicago Ray “Peaches Davis Curt Peaches Boston Bees Brooklyn

Braddock Intercedes For Paroled Anamosa Inmate

Des Moines AP James J Braddock world heavyweight champion aided his old friend John McGrath who earned parole from Anamosa Reformatory after 25 months of a 10 year sentence. Braddock wrote to Gov Herring and the parole board pledging to employ him. McGrath credited Braddock and said he has sobriety and religion again after the incident.

Des Moines James J Braddock John McGrath McGrath Braddock New Jersey Anamosa Johnny Jimmy Clyde L. Herring State Parole Board

Van Fleet Shuts Out Des Moines 7 to 0

Van Fleet earns his twelfth win with a three hitter shutout as Cedar Rapids beats Des Moines 7 to 0. Harold Blair allows four hits and is victimized by misplays in a one sided first two innings. Skeeter Webb and Alex Filbert handle nine chances each in the field for Cedar Rapids. Time of game 1 hour 35 minutes.

Earl Coughlin Red van Fleet Raiders Harold Blair Des Moines Demons van Fleet Menke Filbert van Camp Asbell McCue Keyes Blair Skeeter Webb Alex Filbert Harry Leonard Russ de Forest Crossley Webb Howard Short de Forest Skeeter Thomas Galaway Frank Piet Hack Wilson Jiggs Phillips Catchings Piet Wilson Gasaway Cedar Rapids AB Rhore Cf Sone Rf Seer Keyen Cone Secee Rezotko A 'Phillips Pose Khoa EL Crossiey Cl .Ocee Sa Sears Moward O Leonard Wee van Freet Dea Moines Baners Cedar Racids Jr Bally Webble Amelies Collins Williams

Standings and results from Thursday to Saturday baseball and hockey events

Standings show WL Pet and WoL Pet for teams in several leagues. Thursday Cedar Rapids defeated Des Moines 7 0 while Omaha beat Waterloo 9 2. Friday Brooklyn beat Boston 4 2 and New York beat Philadelphia 6 0. Saturday schedules include Chicago at Cincinnati St Louis at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at New York and Boston at Brooklyn. In American Association exhibition St Louis defeated St Paul 5 11. Dean pitched one inning before Rhem finished, with Mowry logging three hits for St Louis St Paul and St Louis line scores listed.

Omaha Rapids Davenport Sioux City Des Moines Waterloo Cedar Rapids St Louis Cincinnat Chicago Boston New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philaphia Philadelphia Cincinnati Cleveland Washston Caicaro Detroit Washington St. Paul American Association Dean Fliint Rhem Joe Mowry Saint St Louwis St Paul Dean Rhem Davis Ogrodowski Weinert Cox Risney Hutchinson Fenner Pasek

Washington Crew Wins Eight Oared Race In Olympics

Grunau Germany Washington Huskies surged in the final 500 meters to win the Olympic eight oared rowing race from Italy by a length with Great Britain third. Adolph Kiefer, 18, born in Germany, set a new world record in the 100 meters backstroke to boost the United States swimming team in the Olympic title race.

Grunau Germany University of Washington Italy Huskies Great Britain Adolph Kiefer Chicago United States Japan

American Association First Game Schedule Summary

Columbus vs Minneapolis opens AAC action with 31 0 1M 77 8 Urba Chervinkos McKain Grabow Raber Dickey. Indianapolis at Kansas City and Louisville at Milwaukee night games with Toleto at St Paul set to start at 8 on a later date.

Columbus Minneapolis Urba Chervinkos McKain Grabowski Raber Dickey Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Milwaukee Toleto St. Paul

Locate Brother After 18 Years

Philadelphia report notes Patrolman Paul Walker Io chasing a minor accident and joking about his brother for 18 years. Mrs Marguerite Stone of Los Angeles swerved to avoid a collision and hit a tree during the inquiry. She recalls a Duke Walker, a 37 year old Los Angeles high speed line operator, as a described contact.

Philadelphia INS Paul Walker Marguerite Stone Seon Angeles Walker Los Aneles Stone Duke Walker Los Angeles

Omaha Robin Hoods roll over Waterloo 9 to 2

Omaha's Papish limited the Hawks to five hits as Spadafore and Wise provided key defense. Spadafore made a pivotal running catch in the sixth and Luther’s liner was snagged by Smith to end the ninth. The Robin Hoods broke the game open with a three run second, two more in the sixth and four in the seventh.

Waterloo Ludsick Omaha Robin Hoods Hawks Spadafore Luther Berger Smith Papish Box Waterino Shtell White Ludsickp Smithp Cashbey Bereer Williford Jodie Goodman Scarritt Hodge Fapisi Panish Wise Lud Blere Papisi Shiell van and Cady

Sioux City Beats Davenport 7 2 in Seven Inning Baseball Showdown

Sioux City outhit Davenport 9 to 8 and took a 7 2 win as four Sioux City runs were unearned. Luby Seghi Blakeney and Benson starred on defense. Prince pitched seven for Davenport, Schaeffer finished, Kemp drove in runs for Sioux City. Time noted as 1:48. Wine history note ends the page.

Davenport Sioux City Blue Sox Cowboys Luby Seghi Blakeney Benson Bill Prince Schaeffer Berley Kemp Blak'ney Hall Leach Polly Trye Leahi Prevost White Lotz Censonit Kemp Prince Morgan Schaeiferp Denning White Riley Lady Smilgoff Whitehouse Blakeney Lotz Monahan Luby Moran Smileoff Whitehouses Whitford and Welderquist

Equal Status For White Collar Men In Soviet Passes

Moscow reports a central committee ruling that white collar employees will receive summer resort passes on equal terms with Soviet workers. Prior room shortages in Black Sea and Caucasus resorts favored workers. the new law abolishes distinctions based on social position or origin, making workers and employees equal in pass distribution.

Moscow INS Central Committee of Trade Unions Black Sea Caucasus

Louis A 6 To 5 Choice To Bowl Over Sharkey

New York reports a heavyweight title bout set for Tuesday night between Joe Louis and Jack Sharkey. Louis is a 6 to 5 favorite as both fighters enter final training near 30,000 expected in Yankee Stadium. Promoter Mike Jacobs projects a near record crowd and $200,000 purse as Sharkey stays composed and Louis shows late classic form.

York Jack Sharkey Joe Louis Louis Sharkey Yankee Stadium Mike Jacobs Primo Carnera Schmeling Orangeburg N. Y Pompton Lakes N. J

Greenberg Forced to Miss 1936 Baseball Season

Detroit Tigers star Hank Greenberg will not resume play this year due to a fractured left wrist. Doctors treating the injury delivered an ultimatum to club president Walter Briggs, who notified manager Mickey Cochrane, who is also sidelined by illness.

Detroit Homer Hank” Greenberg Husky Detroit Tiger Tigers Walter O. Briggs Briggs Mickey Cochrane

Parks Team Clinches CCF League Title With 6-0 Win

Parks defeats Police 6 to 0 at Ellis Park to clinch the CCF softball league championship. Womacka and Prensol pitched, Hanna and Carsten behind the plate. Friday box scores note St James 13 4 Second Christian 4, with Fraternal and other league results listed.

Ellis Park St. James Second Christian

Louis Sharkey bout stirs psycho logical tug of war

Bill Corum notes mixed sentiment ahead of the Schmeling Louis fight and the Sharkey Louis buzz. He halves the crowd toward Louis yet favors Sharkey as the talk grows, while warning Louis could win in a few rounds. He cites age edges and the allure of the gladiators in training.

New York Schmeling Saratoga Louis Sharkey Jack Gladiators Joe

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