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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1938
Page
3
Lou Gehrig returns to his classic batting style, fixing a slump that lingered for months. The Yankees star’s renewed up stance and knee bend have lifted his average above .290, boosted his home run pace, and reestablished him as the club’s top offensive force after a season-long struggle.
Memphis—Manager Bill Terry of the New York Giants obtained an eviction writ against Clarence Saunders, ordering him to vacate within five days on an 800 acre showplace estate. Saunders vows to appeal, promising a long court battle.
Algona Iowa the only Negro club in the National semi pro baseball tournament nosed out Dexter Missouri six to five Tuesday in Wichita Kansas after an eighth inning rally. Dexter led 3-0 but Algona tied it at five in the eighth and D White homered in the ninth to seal the win.
At age 40 Fred Johnson earned a second chance with the St. Louis Browns after a long minor and major league trek. The veteran right hander, once with the Giants, arrived from Toledo to replace Jim Walkup and has posted a win and a loss in six games, showing grit and willingness to pitch whenever needed.
The Marion golf club, winner of the Eastern Iowa association tournament at West Liberty with a 1 264 low score, secured the 1939 event and the championship. Carl Jacobsen led 27 holes with 115, Ed Nay of West Liberty was runner-up at 116 as Maquoketa and others followed. Claude Knapp named president and Walter Van Fossen secretary treasurer. next year directors include Humpall Anamosa Fisher Maquoketa Beyers Mount Vernon Dean Manchester Lewis West Liberty.
Johnny Morrow withdraws from Cedar Park opener to prepare for the season. Bob Jessen replaces him against Leo Alexander. Main attraction features Alf Johnson versus Alf Johnson with Des Moines and Minneapolis duelists. Incident in prior Cedar Park bout left Johnson injured after a chair blow from a spectator. Gino Vagnone of Columbus teams with Ed Cook in the semi windup.
Worthington defeated Strawberry Point 6 to 3 in a Maquoketa Valley league game. Krueger and Densmoor starred on the mound as each team produced six hits. Worthington's win puts them in the running for the second half title. the first half remains undecided pending Strawberry Point's postponed game with New Vienna and potential playoff scenarios.
Norway ends gender restrictions for government roles opening paths to diplomacy and church appointments. Women may serve as diplomats or priests within the state church, reflecting a broader push toward parity in public service.
A column tracing player trades between Chicago and St Louis, noting Dizzy Dean’s impact, Rip Collins and Roy Parmelee, Warneke, and Shaun contributions. It ties in earlier Elberfield clashes, college football profits myths, Wes Ferrell waiver facts, and why Yankees claimed him shows shifting wartime rosters.
In New York sixty children under twelve held a sitdown strike on the hot east side to protest a shortage of street showers during a two week heat wave. They waved flags and banners and moved to a sidewalk after a policeman warned of car danger, then adjourned when labor party workers pledged to approach Mayor LaGuardia about installing showers.
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