Local Softball Playoffs Start With Top Teams in Action
Five strong softball clubs enter the city league playoffs this week aiming for the association crown. Open league leaders Becks face a key game with Baxter B's as Wilson Packers, Link Belt Speeder, and Cherry Burrell vie for top honors after a disputed result. Local and out of town teams prepare for Aug 24–31 tournament entry deadlines, with entries due by Aug 18 and Booster ticket sales coordinated through Kenny McGuire.
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Wilson Packers
Packers
Link Belt Speeder
Cherry Burrell
Armstrongs, Wilson and Co
Link Belt-Speeder
Beck's Athletic Goods
Bupane Gas
Universal Crusher
Eagles
Moose
Bakers Local
Collins Radio
K. W. McGuire
Bave
Cedar Rapids
Baxter B's Withdraw From Cedar Rapids Softball
Baxter B's were withdrawn from the Cedar Rapids Softball Association after an association ruling voided their win over Beck's last Wednesday. Manager Clarence Baldy Wilson criticized the umpire's laxity and demanded equal treatment, questioning the decision and the umpire’s role in the protest ruling.
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Beck
Baxter B
Cedar Rapids Softball Association
Clarence “Baldy” Wilson
Wilson
Playoff Ties Loom In Local Softball League Also Uniform Rules Set
The Baxter B’s can force a tie with the Wilson Packers for the championship if they win. Playoffs feature Trinity Methodist Church league winner facing the CC Industrial winner, Fraternal A in a best two of three with games Monday Wednesday and a possible Friday August 22 game. All games set for 5 45 with 6 p.m. forfeit. Pitchers must wear uniform dark blue or black with no front lettering or trim per National Softball rules.
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Baxter B
Wilson Packers
Becks
Trinity Methodist
Church
Bakers Local
Gazette
Eagles
Y.mc.a
Cc” Industrial
Association
Don McNeill Repeats Newport Casino Net Crown
National champion Don McNeill of Oklahoma City defeated Frederick R. Schroeder Jr. in straight sets 6-4 6-4 6-4 to retain the Newport Casino invitation tennis title. Schroeder and Jack Kramer later beat McNeill and Frankie Parker in doubles 4-6 6-4 8-6 6-1.
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Newport
R. I
Don McNeill
Oklahoma City
Jack Kramer
Los Angeles
McNeill
Frankie Parker
Altadena
Calif
Golf stars meet in 36 hole club championship at Cedar Rapids
Johnny Vavra and Bill McPartland lead the field as they aim to topple defending champ Bob Condran in the 36 hole Country Club course championship. Vavra seeks the title again while McPartland vows no easy wins as both qualify for next week's U S G A National Amateur effort. Final rounds set for today with 9:30 a.m. start and 2:30 p.m. finish amid improving greens and sprinkler system care. The Cedar Rapids Women’s Golf Association also hosts a city tournament on the Kenmore course with qualifying rounds due Friday and finals next Sunday.
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Johnny Vavra
Bill McPartland
John Jacobs
Vavra
McPartland
Jacobs
Cedar Rapids
Wallace Pinkney
Jerry Moore
George Schmidt
Duane Emerson
Bob Knowles
Bob Condran
Hooper Speaker and Lewis Called Greatest Outfield Trio
New York sports writer Harry Grayson ranks the Red Sox trio Hooper Speaker and Lewis with past greats like Ruth Meusel and Combs. He notes Speaker’s exceptional fielding and two unassisted double plays, cites Hooper and Lewis for throws and catches, and argues today’s outfielders play too deep despite the lively ball.
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Harry Grayson
NEA
New York
Johnny
Henrich
DiMaggio
Keller
Red Sox
Hooper
Speaker
Lewis
Ruth
Combs
Meusel
Joe DiMaggio
Harry Hooper
Tristram Speaker
George Edward Lewis
Tris Speaker
Duffy Lewis
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Tom Henrich
Charley Keller
Spoke Speaker
Gray Eagle
Hooper Speaker and Lewis Dominate the Old Guard’s Hitting
The article praises the trio Hooper Speaker and Lewis as superior line drive hitters and clutch threats. It notes pitchers altered balls, compares Lewis to Speaker and Hooper, and voices the view that under modern conditions a better three might be sought, while acknowledging the enduring prowess of the Old Guard.
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Hooper
Lewis
Speaker
Old Fenway Park
Duffy
Walter Perry Johnson
Tom Henrich
Joe DiMaggio
King Kong Keller
Old Guard
Harry Hooper
Tris Speaker
Duffy Lewis
Madison Raiders Baseball Thriller Ends In Late Rally
Madison edges Cedar Rapids as Monaco homers and Hixson ties it late. In the fifth unearned runs broke open the game after an error by Monaco and misplays at the plate. Rospond raced home on a wild relay, scoring on a home run inside the park for Respond.
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Madison
Stroud
Quinn
Hershey
Edwards
Kahn
Cedar Rapids
Monaco
Bob Haas
Raider
Herich
Respond
Stencel
Schubel
Davis
Jones
Hixson
Rospond
Raiders
New Orleans
Ray Poat
FC Herich
Spe
Este Respond
Ene Stencef
Son Quinn
Griswold
Sete Gustafson
Baler
Dickinson
AB Menace
Coud Rae Kordenbrock
Twiieh
Cedar
Moja A
Qelin
Strack
Aas
Balcer
Rasen
Balle
Haas
Rune
Bite
Olf Haas
Baicer
Sehnbel
Gustafson
Kordenbrock
Ann
Sree Edwards
Rf Srereee
Eetee
Ef . Reynolds
Tee
Marquardt
Olix
Secon & Bink
Feee
Kerdenbrock
Baila
Benny McCoy Wins Draft Appeal Reclassified to 3 A
GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN IN SUNDAY NEWS Benny McCoy a young outfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics has been moved to draft class 3-A by the Washington officials. Frank Wierenga chief clerk of the draft board announced. McCoy was originally placed in class 1-A.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
INS
Benny McCoy
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington
Frank Wierenga
Ball Player’s
McCoy
Ball player appeals ruling after supporting family members
A class 1-A member appealed a decision on the grounds that he aided four relatives. The appeal was denied and the player pursued an appeal via the board's appeal agent to President Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Ohio State Fields Turned Speedway For Practice Day
Ohio State University practice fields resemble a speedway as motorcycles race up and down the gridirons. The Ohio highway patrol uses the grounds as a summer training school for officers.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Ohio Highway Patrol
Lenox Boxers Relocate To Cedar Rapids For Golden Gloves
Martin Frederickson from Lenox moves to Cedar Rapids joining Coach Ralph Hayes at the Immaculate Conception gym after securing work at Iowa Manufacturing. His brother Willard also relocates to train, with Martin expected to fight at 126 pounds and Willard at 145 pounds in Golden Gloves events.
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Cedar Rapids
Martin Frederickson
Lenox
Chicago
Frederickson
Willard
Ralph Hayes
Immaculate Conception Church
Iowa Manufacturing Company
Hayes
Martin
M.C. A
Quaker Oats Holds Trump Card In M and J League Title Race
In a three cornered race for the M and J league crown Iowa Light Manufactures and Wilson Packers loom as contenders alongside Quaker Oats. Playoffs and a protest linger as postponed games with Manufactures and a no-decision with Iowa Light will decide the pennant. If conditions shift, a three way tie or undisputed champions could emerge.
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Uaker Oats
Iowa Light
Iowa
Wilson Packers
Quakers
Imbrogling
Quaker-Light Company
Wilson’s
Packers
Board of Control
la Plant-Choate
Lou Stepanek
Lee Iowa Light
Iowa Minstecturers
Wilsoee
Quaker
la Plant- Conte
Carey Repeats As Pine Palm Golf Winner
Kathleen Carey of Cedar Rapids and Vassar College wins her third straight Pine to Palm title in Detroit Lakes Minnesota. She defeats Eddice Dochterman of St Paul 2 and 1 in the final after a seesaw match highlighted by a 16th hole birdie and a 17th hole half.
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The
Gazette
Detroit Lakes
Minn
Kathleen Carey
Cedar Rapids
Vassar College
Miss Carey
Eddice Dochterman
St. Paul
Kathleen
Miss Dochterman
Nadine O'Leary Smith
North Dakota
Mildred Gallmeier
Des Moines
Miss Gallmeier
Mary Dodge
Salina
Kan
Margaret Sherman
Braves Top Dodgers 4 1 In Brooklyn Victory
Brooklyn falls 4 1 as Boston pushes across on doubles by Miller and Roberge a walk Earley single and Cooney triple. Walker and Reiser drive in Brooklyn run while Hamlin takes the loss. Drake and Casey hold the Braves late as Earley earns win.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Tom Francis Earley
Tribe
Flatbushers
Boston
Miller
Roberge
Earley
John Cooney
Dodgers
Dixie Walker
Pete Reiser
Dolph Camilli
Hamlin
Tom Drake
Hugh Casey
Braves
Brooklyn
Walker Rf
Herman
L Cooney
Reiser
Omassett
Medwick
O'Waner
L'v'gettolb
Omiller
Reese
Franks
O'Masic
Hamlinp
OlEerley
Risgs
Drake
Wasdell
Casey
Poomitt
Rune
Camills
Cooney
Roberne
Walker
Massett
Y Hamlin
Arley
Mits
Mamlin
Jorda
Barr
Sears
Jim Crawford Tops Seed List for Cedar Rapids Club Tennis
Jim Crawford is #1 seed in the Cedar Rapids Come Try Club tennis tournament men's singles. Jack Bell #2 and H Y Simmons #3 follow with Karl Gerlach #4. Entry deadlines loom for women's singles and doubles events. Matches include Crawford vs Loft and Bell vs Wolverton among others.
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Cedar Rapids Cometry Club
Jim Crawford
Jack Bell
H. Y. Sime Mons
Karl Gerlach
Jam Crawford
Bob Loft
John Riordan
Tom Grayston
Jimmy O'Rieley
Robert McGregor
Haven Simmons
Me. Kay
Gener
Bruce Sh Fletcher
Ben Wolverton
Bud Lewis To Stay With Nuts All Year
Washington Senators gain season continuity as Buddy Lewis avoids immediate draft deployment due to a technical error at Gastonia draft board. The board announced Lewis would not report for induction next week, allowing him to finish the season with the Senators.
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Bud Lewis
Nuts
Washington
INS
U. S. Selective Service Draft Board
Gastonia
N. C
Senators
Buddy Lewis
Draft Board
Lewis
Donelli Joins Stars for Fresh Air Fund Game
New York Allen Donelli of Duquesne has been recruited by the eastern All Stars to meet the New York Giants in the Fresh Air Fund game at the Polo Grounds on September 3.
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NEW York
Allen Donelli
Duquesne
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
Harness Racing Shines At All Town Fair In Iowa
All Town fair harness racing drew large crowds as times ranged from 2:05 to 2:08 on a fast Springfield mile track. Ralph Davis of Crandon Wisconsin supervised starts, enforcing rules with no infractions and earning praise from veteran observers. Stakes participation urged to prevent past pace errors, noting Minnehaha and Mr O’Donna as standout runners while others lagged.
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Springfield
Hawkeye Downs
Iowa
Mississippi
Ralph Davis
Crandon
Wis
Excelsior
Davis
Minne* Haha
Mr. O'Donna
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