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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1936

Page

8

Raiders Fail To Hit As Sioux City Wins 5 2 In Game Two

Sioux City takes the second game of the series 5 to 2 over the Raiders as Elston allows fourteen hits. Raiders muster five hits and commit four double plays while Howard Taylor is slated to pitch tonight in the final game of the home stand at Hill Park.

Sioux City Ick Elston Raiders Howard Taylor Hill Park Des Moines Agset Weir Elston Cowboys Seghi Leach Whitehouse Monahan Russ de Forest Smilgoff Bertram Wayne McCue Schinski Blakeney Luby McCue Crossley Webb Howard Hopper de Forest Cedar Rapids Cap Skeeter Lotz Filbert Thomas Ae Schinski Fen Gasaway Ei de Forest Michaels Fiston Lehinski Watehouse Sues Wes Lotz Elsten Wild Pestances Webb Forest Monibert Whitford Williams Omaha Waterloo

Standings and Sunday Results Across Multiple Leagues

Standings show Omaha Des Moines Davenport Waterloo Sioux City Cedar Rapids and others with records. Sundays results include Omaha 6 Des Moines 3 Davenport 10 Waterloo 2 Sioux City 5 Cedar Rapids 2. Monday games list matches: Omaha at Des Moines Davenport at Waterloo Sioux City at Cedar Rapids.

W. L W. L. Pet Omaha C. Rapids de Davenp S. City D. Moines Waterloo Des Moines Davenport Sioux City Cedar Rapids New York Spaston Cleveland Pen Neten Detroit Louis Chicago Phe Detroit St. Louis Philadelphia Washington Boston

Omaha Splits Two Games with Demons

Des Moines and Omaha split a pair of well pitched games in Des Moines. The opener went 6 3 with Dale Mills steering Omaha and Des Moines taking the second 2 0 behind Elmer Phillips. Davenport and Omaha tie for first as both win one game.

Des Moines Omaha Robin Hoods Demons Dale Mills Davenport Waterloo Elmer Phillips Jim Asbell Dutch Prather Ed Williford Russ Scarrit Raiders Crossley Clan

West Coast notes tie Cedar Rapids ties to wrestling and baseball

Communications from Seattle and San Diego link Cedar Rapids figures to national sports. Jack Reynolds, a veteran wrestler once based in Cedar Rapids, now guides welter and light-heavyweight activity on the Pacific coast, while the Raiders face a tough pennant push with a heavy road schedule and a favorable home slate.

West Coast J. B. Speake Walker Seattle Wash University of Washington Thomas R. Cole University Old Bunnies Belden Hill Cole Upper Iowa Cedar Rapids W. J. Barngrover San Diego Calif San Francisco Jack Reynolds Mat Pacific Coast Reynolds Jack Cincinnati Jack Curley Paul Bowser Toots Mondt

Cubs Lose Pair As Cardinals Win Two

Baseball roundup notes the St Louis Cardinals pulling into sole lead in pennant chase after two wins, while the Chicago Cubs drop in a double defeat to Cincinnati. The Giants surge back to second place behind the Gas House gang with a 6-3 win over Philadelphia, and other key matchups include Gehrig homers twice and Dizzy Dean’s strong pitching against Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati Reds Reds Cardinals Cubs Giant Express Gas House Bill Terry Cub Giants Phillies Gehrig Lou Gehrig Yankees Athletics Dizzy Dean Pirates Frankie Frisch Cards Mickey Cochrane Tigers White Sox Senators Boston Red Sox George Jeffcoat Dodgers Bees

Central India launches cow support movement with boxes and placards

The region announces a campaign to back the sacred animal with cow contribution boxes hung in public places and placards appealing to Hindu supporters.

Central India

Davenport Blue Sox split with Waterloo in twin bill

Davenport Blue Sox won 10 2 in four innings and then took the second game 5 2 as Waterloo’s defense faltered. Stanceu pitched the first win, Adamson the second. Cosbey paced Waterloo with two homers and key hits.

Waterloo Davenport Blue Sox Hawk Blue Sox Stancey Adamson Davenport Hall Cosbey Polly Mahan Rye O'Wise Provost Riley Luther Aoius Morgane Preibisch White Shiell Sey Beason O Richardsc Chody Pierson Sirvotidore Yaaabe Pol Stence Prevost Morgan Benson Stanceuv Stanceu Ofs Bosing Lutherto Vann Cady

Schrader Sets Davenport Track Record In Time Trial

Cedar Rapids rider Gus Schrader set a Davenport half mile record of 27.8 seconds at the Mississippi Valley fair time trial. Emory Collins of LeMars finished within a yard as Schrader lowered the previous mark by a full second. Schrader won the Centennial two and a half mile sweepstakes in 2:24.5, but Collins later won the four and a half mile final by a length.

Davenport Gus Schrader Cedar Rapids Emory Collins LeMars Flying Dutchman Schrader Collins

Novak Dinner at Montrose Hotel Tuesday Evening

Don Hines announces a Leo Novak dinner at the Montrose Hotel with Novak as guest of honor. Reservations are requested from attendees, with several men already having signed up from various areas for the event featuring West Point track and basketball coach Novak.

Leo Novak Montrose Hotel Don Hines West Point

Washington high athlete Novak era dinner plan

An Iowa athlete who competed in athletics at Washington High during Novak's national championship era is noted. The dinner is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Iowa Washington High School Novak

Woodmen Club Defeats Belle Plaine 15 to 9

The Modern Woodmen beat Belle Plaine 15 to 9 at Ellis Park. Leanard allowed six hits with four Woodmen errors contributing to runs.

Woodmen Belle Plaine Belle Plaine Bunnies Ellis Park Leanard

Auto Races Planned at Columbus Junction Fair Grounds

The Prairie States Automobile Racing association will stage races at the fair grounds on August 22 starting at 2 p.m. Eight fast cars are entered and the event features Iowa racers. Local bicycle races for boys are also planned.

Columbus Junction Washington Columbus City Pitchin Fair Grounds Prairie States Automobile Racing Association Iowa

Marengo Falls to Middle Amana 17 9 on Local Diamond

In a hot ball contest Middle Amana topped Marengo by 17 to 9. Al Sturm pitched steadily while Heinze and Clark provided the heavy hitting for the winners.

Middle Amana Marengo al Sturm Heinze and Clark

Major League Box Scores Totals Summary Fragment

Detroit and Chicago split a doubleheader with Goslin and Gehringer driving in runs for Detroit while Bonura and Owen contributed for Chicago. In Cincinnati and Chicago, Demaree Jurges and Hartnett led Chicago to a 4 3 win as Campbell, Walker and Gill added runs.

Haas Kennedy Piet Brown Bonura Owen Gehringer Rogell Walker Owen Simmons Appling Kreevich Goslirn Hayes Burns Bonura Detroit Chicago Bridges Basil Ormsby Geisel Hoa Walker Vich Ros'thal Gehger Radclif Goslin Rfi Sim’ons Applimng Haayes Sewell

Baseball game details from Phillies and Yankees matchup

Box score notes show Philadelphia 9 New York 4 with Kelley and Gehrig key hits. DiMaggio and Gehrig each had three base hits, Rolfe connected for a home run, and Malone was the losing pitcher over 6 innings. Crosetti and Lazzeri turned a double play. time of game 1 hour 42 minutes.

Orrie Philadelphia Kelley Rolfe Gehrig DiMaggio Higgins Niemiec Dean Crosetti Lazzeri New York Kelly Malone Murphy Owens, Quinn McGowan Lisenbee Dickey Lazzeri Higaines and Bee Powell Lazzeri Hayes Puccino Powell Ayes Selk Newsome Bronca Fink Pink Owens Quinn Setae Famaaeee Eibeasee Sulik Coffman Kowalik Benge Bowman Bill Gomez Eee Phi Ee Whitney Chiozza Kiein Schumacher Ai _ ackson Whitehead Bartell Jestia Gienek Chumacher Washer Ings Benger

Washington and Boston Batter In Uneven Baseball Tilt

Washington and Boston produced a 7 to 6 game with multiple RBIs and base hits. Key players included Travis Foxx and Melillo for Washington and Chare Newsom Marcum and Dinneen for Boston, with several double plays and steals noted.

Russel Wasington Boston Frere Lewis Travis Bluege R. Ferrell Melillo Lewis McNair Almada D. Ferrell Foxx Cramer Kuhel Stone Washington Cascarella Apple Farrell Wate Cabecata Appleton W. Ferrell Ostermueller Cohen Petr W. Ferrell Ueter Balk Cascarel Wwerrell Summers Johnston Dinneen Inne Eecapacinnte Chare Newsom Meee Kress Werber Dou Balis Marcum Rine

Brubaker Drives Victory As Pirates Top Cardinals In Season Opener

Brubaker and Garibaldi pace a 10 hit Pirates attack against St. Louis, with Winford earning the win and Lucas taking the loss. Garibaldi drives in two, Young adds an RBI, and Mize among multiple Cardinals with key hits.

Duro Brubkr Garib Young Ogro Skie Padden Winford Lucas Parm'lee Brown Hoyt P. Waner Pittsburgh Garibaldi Durocher Brubaker Vaughan Garibaldi Moore Fullis Suhr Jensen Pullis Ogrodowski St. Louis Parmelee Vaughn Wilditch Win Mize Medwick Frisch Dean Swift

Sharkey and Louis Move Toward Tuesday Heavyweight Bout

Jack Sharkey and Joe Louis concluded weeks of training as their ten round heavyweight clash sharpened its focus. With a title shot at stake and grim odds for the other, the pair shifted activities from suburban camps to Yankee Stadium and the Twentieth Century Sporting Club headquarters ahead of Tuesday night’s bout.

Owens turns pro after A A U suspension

Jesse Owens formally announces entry into professional ranks amid A A U suspension for refusing to join the US team to Sweden. Larry Snyder to manage. offers from stage and radio pile up as Owens eyes Ohio State eligibility and stock market-style boxing plans loom.

London Jesse Owens America Sweden Owens Larry Snyder Snyder United States Berlin Ohio State University Daniel Ferris American Olympic Committee Ohio State California Ferris The Amateur Athletic Union Stockholm Jesse Norway Can Ohio Big Ten New York

Sharkey Louis Fight Set for ABC Radio Broadcast

NEW YORK The Louis Sharkey fight is scheduled to be broadcast by WABC Columbia starting about 8 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday.

Mike Jacobs Sharkey Orangeburg N. Y Louis Pompton Lakes N. J New York Boxing Commission O. K Harry Wills George Godfrey Carnera Baer Paulino Schmeling Will Sharkey Sharkey-Louis New York Columbia Notwork

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