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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1942

Page

12

Giants Sweep Phils Twice to Narrow on Reds

New York Giants beat Philadelphia 5 3 and 4 3 in 10 innings to tighten third place in the NL. Babe Young drilled a go ahead two run homer in game one, Ott hit his 19th homer, and Babe Barna drove in the winning run in the tenth of game two as Harry Feild earned the decision. Giants outhit Phils 12 9 in game one and 9 7 in game two, with Ace Adams and Tommy Hughes among the relievers.

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Shaughnessy Adds Place-Kicking Ace To Maryland Staff

Maryland announces Jack Manders, famed Minnesota and Chicago Bears backfield star, as instructor in physical education and assistant football coach under Clark Shaughnessy. Manders will join the Maryland staff after reporting from Delafield, Wisconsin, bringing nine years of kicking and field goal expertise.

College Park Tee Oaks Succes Bears

Tobin Best Knuckler In Baseball Says Foxx

Cubs pitcher Foxx credits Braves ace Jim Tobin as the game’s best knuckleballer, outranking Ted Lyons of the White Sox, with Tobin throwing more and better knucklers.

Pirates Take Pair From Cubs In Doubleheader

Chicago and Pittsburgh split a long day with the Pirates winning 8 5 in game one and 8 7 in 11 innings. Bill Nicholson homered three times over both games, totaling four in two days and 15 on the season as Vince DiMaggio drove in the twilight run. Jimmy Wasdell started the 11th inning rally with a single, then scored on a Bob Elliott hit.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Cubs Bucs Bill Nicholson Jimmy Wasdell Bob Elliott Vince DiMaggio

Baseball notes and names jostle through wartime era chatter

A collage of baseball lore spans 1943 season doubts from Earl Whitehill on pro baseball, Don Ameche scholarships at Loras College, Vic Bradford managing in the Sally League, and reflections on Cincinnati outfield trials. Mentions Brooklyn Dodgers 1907 1906 Cubs records, Carl Hubbell scoreless streaks, Phil Marchildon’s salary, Notre Dame players, Eddie Faydary golf, and Coast Guard ranks amid wartime service.

Earl Whitehill Dubuque Don Ameche Loras College Vic Bradford Clinton Jacksonville Cincinnati Park al Simmons Lloyd Waner Wally Berger Jim Ripple Johnny Rizzo Lee Gamble Ernie Kay Harry Craft Bill McKech Connie Mack Jimmy Foxx Foxx Cincinnati McKechnie Michigan Brooklyn Dodgers Brooks Cubs Frank Chance Carl Hubbell Phil Marchildon Philadelphia Athletics Canada Golee Pant Gen Beince Cleveland Notre Dame Siggy Czarobski Angelo Bericho Eddie Faday Pittsburgh America Dodgers

Betz and Brough Reach Essex Net Finals

Betz and Brough won their semi finals at the eighteenth annual Essex Country club invitational tennis tournament and will contest today’s championship. Doris Hart, Miami high school star, defeated an opponent 6-1 6-4, while Miss Brough, national junior champion seeded fourth, beat defending champion Margaret Osborne of San Francisco 2-6 8-6 6-4, breaking serve twice in the final set.

Essex Country Club Doris Hart Miami Miss Brough Margaret Osborne San Francisco

Knapp and Wasta Reach Cedar Rapids Finals

Russell Knapp and Erwin Wasta won their semi finals in the Cedar Rapids Tennis Association handicap event and will meet for the championship at 2 30 p m on Kenmore courts. Knapp beat Eugene Brown 6 2 6 2 and Wasta defeated Dr John T Hecker 6 3 6 3, with Wasta having upset Marvin earlier as the No 2 seed.

Russell Knapp Erwin Wasta Cedar Rapids Tennis Association Kenmore Courts Knapp Tennis Association Eugene Brown Wasta John T. Hecker Marwin

Hawkeyes Pin Hope on Sophomore Back

Iowa coach Dr. Eddie Anderson says a new all American could emerge within three years. He projects next fall’s line including ends Parker and Burkett, tackles Urban and Steak, guards Depoate and Curran, with QB and center spots open after recent losses.

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Hainline Captures Kansas Crown Over Lord in Finals

Independence Kansas AP reports Dick Hainline seeded No. 1 defeated Sterling Lord in the finals 6-2 6-3 to win the Kansas title. Lord, seeded No. 3, reached the championship match but could not overcome Hainline’s lead.

Hainline Kansas Independence Kan Dick Hainline Ee Iensionshi Ampann Sterling Lord Surregion Lord

Forest Field and Stream opening dates clarified for hunting season

Chuck Kos ek clarifies squirrel hunting dates for this season from Sept 15 to Nov 15 and notes duck season runs Oct 15 for 70 days. He discusses migration timing, hopes for Oct 1 opening, and conservation education plans for Iowa County schools via the Marengo Fish and Game club led by Charles F. Martin and Lou Shephard.

Chuck Kosek The Conservation Commission Iowa County Marengo Fish and Game Club Marengo Pioneer Republican Charles F. Martin Jackson County Lou Shepherd Iowa State Teachers College Marengo Club Linn County

River logbook notes decline of es ee ee species

The fragment references the loss of es ee ee in the river ecosystem, signaling a historic decline in a native aquatic population. No further verifiable details are present to define species, location, or dates.

Carp Catching as a Pastime Gains Notice

A report notes an unusual pastime of fly rod carp catching with one angler hauling up to 90 carp in three hours. The item highlights skill and patience required for this sport and reflects local leisure trends.

Effort Aims to Curb Soft Fish in Iowa Rivers

The Iowa conservation commission says an earnest effort will be made this fall and winter to reduce the large numbers of soft fish in state rivers. The plan seeks to improve river health and fisheries.

Iowa Conservation Commission

Park department fights erosion at Ellis Park

City park officials push a control wave and water erosion project at Ellis Park. Crews plan to add brush and other measures to stabilize banks and protect facilities, inviting residents to observe improvements in progress.

Park Department Ellis Park

State conservation commission releases new specimen notice

The state conservation commission announces a fresh specimen notice this year, detailing the required action and authorities involved. It outlines deadlines and procedural steps for interested parties to follow under state oversight.

Fisheries report notes removals and legal trout count

The two week period ending July 2 reports removal of carp buffalo and sheepshead from the stock with 13 250 legal size trout.

Fisheries Remove Rough Fish From Spirit And Okoboji Lakes

During the 1941 42 fiscal year roughly 1 152 081 pounds of rough fish were removed from Spirit and Okoboji lakes. May yielded 458 000 pounds.

Spirit Okoboji Lakes

City Softball Playoff Starts Monday Night

The 1942 Cedar Rapids Softball season ends for most leagues after 15 games. Eight teams in the Open division complete a 21 game schedule, with playoffs beginning next month as champions vie for city and association titles.

IHE Cedar Rapids Softball Association

Raiders in Decatur Face Uncertain Draft Status and Local All Star Battles

The Decatur club lists many players while Glenn Fletcher’s homers joke lingers from Hill Park. Lou Kahn shines stealing bases Friday and Saturday as donkeys frame a special event. Fraternal league playoff night features Eagles Moose and a donkey game, with Church of the Brethren, Eddy Paper, and The Gazette teams in Monday clashes amid open league title pursuits.

Church of Brethren Eddy Gazette Moose Eagles Tim Alten Dick Prohaska Verne Ha Miller Lou Bean Ex Stechon Wilson Packers Bob Ait George Astroski Otto Thorson Tom Stastny Jack Krumbholz Armstrong's Don McGuire Bud Janda Tuffy Trimble al Sturm Craig Seeley Base Harris Cherry Burrell Jim Nance Tommy Thompson Janitor Equipment Bees Willis Hahn Mike Kaplan Beck's Eddy Paper Burgess Church of the Brethren Palumbo Seaon Jay Morgan John Sweeting

Probable Pitchers for Tomorrow in the National League

AP reports the probable pitchers for tomorrow across the National League with records in parentheses. Matchups includeWalshes versus Beazley, Pearson versus Mungotia and Smith, and Newhouse versus Treut, with noted win loss tallies for each starter.

New York Nat Eague Beazley Ates Siena Shree Dar EN Pearson S. Va. Mungotia Mee A Smith V. Newhouse Treut

Riddle Quiet as Pitcher Keeps Oes Unseen

fielding noted as a mystery in Philadelphia as Elmer Riddle of Cincinnati remains free of errors for four seasons with the ball.

Fielding NO Riddle Philadelphia NEA Elmer Riddle Cincinnati

Best Oil Loses First Game in Two Seasons

In Lisbon, the 4-H Lisbon softball team ended its winless league streak by defeating Best Oil 5-4 Friday night. Mel Church, a local schoolteacher, struck out 11 Best Oil sluggers to seal the upset.

Best Oil Lisbon Mel Church Strikout

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