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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1937
Page
6
The local softball playoffs remain set for Monday Wednesday and Friday after rain and a tied game interrupted earlier play. St Pauls and Sinclair Memorial hold titles in the Church league with plans to resume the series this week and determine the city champion in coming days.
Don Budge, top American player, defeated Riggs in four sets to win the second leg of the Casing Cup series in Newport. Budge, 57th winner, led 6-4 8-6 6-? 6-? with strong serving and net placement, needing a third leg to claim permanent possession.
In Pittsburgh on Saturday, Wetherell of Santa Ana California advanced to the final round to defend his national parks championship. He defeated Lotus Faquing of Memphis 6-0 4-6 7-6 7-5 in the semi final after rain paused outdoor play.
A semi pro pitcher achieved his 27th consecutive victory in a high school era contest held in Wichita. Callaway delivered a standout performance for the Monks club, closing the game with key hits and late decisive runs that secured the win over a rival team.
The Cedar Rapids Jersins club hosts Cedar Falls this afternoon at Ellis Park for a top season match. Both teams have claimed victories this season, making the meeting a key showdown.
A Cubs series sidelined player Marty for several days after a knee injury. Reports note Jo e Mar and Crees ver involvement as the team contends. The Crag OF Saturday context suggests a disrupted lineup and unsettled prospects.
The United States defeated England 6 1 in the Wightman Cup series at West Side Stadium as five American players clinched the title. Helen Jacobs beat Mary Wardwick 2 6 6 4 6 2 to seal the victory with Alice Marble and Sarah Palfrey Fabyan adding wins. Dorothy Bundy and Mrs John Van Ryn fell to Miss Stammers and Freda James in the doubles.
Dodgers suffer protests over umpire calls as Cooney leads with four hits and Frankhouse secures win. Cooney, Mueller, and Manush key offensive outputs while Moran’s ejection and English banishment highlight tense game moments.
The Manufacturers and Jobbers league faces two tied games and two postponed fixtures as it ends its season. Iowa Electric Light and Power leads Quaker Oats by a half game with Tuesday’s clash deciding the pennant. A Lighters win would seal a fourth championship as the schedule also lists Wilsons vs Cedar Rapids Engineers and La Plant Choate vs Marion CCC. A 20 man all star squad will depart Cedar Rapids for the M and J and Wapsie Valley all star game with Joe Bailey managing.
Special to The Gazette Decorah Volo owned by Thro Brothers from Mankato Minnesota sets a new Winneshiek county fair track trotting record by finishing the second heat of the 2 12 trot in 2 10. Hunter G paced the second half of the first heat in the 2 12 pace in 10 244. Spillville defeats Cow Pas ture All Stars 2 to 0 in ten innings.
In the city golf championship at Kenmore, all second-round matches in the championship flight are complete and the third round must be finished by Wednesday. Notables include Al St John 6 and 5 over Bill McPartland and Ocie Trimble 5 and 4 over Ray Stuff. Johnny Jacobs to face Ed Klier in a quarterfinal as he eyes the Iowa open.
The Athletics defeated the Yankees 9 to 2 as Coffman pitched seven and a third innings for Detroit. Greenberg and Gehringer drove in the Tigers' first five runs. York and Owen delivered go-ahead doubles in the seventh to seal a 6 to 5 final push.
Rain halted the second game of the Boston Washington series in the fourth inning with the Senators leading 5 to 1. Three runs scored in the third and two in the fourth before the downpour, washing out Jimmy Foxx’s 32nd homer from the record.
In Chicago for the sixth annual Chicago gold cup regatta a field of 137 crack outboard pilots will compete Sunday led by Gar Wood Jr. Marion Rowe of Vinton Ja is among the entries in the crowded field competing for the trophy.
New York reports Joe Louis, 23, a 5 to 1 favorite to defend his world heavyweight title against Tommy Farr at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night. Farr, a Welsh challenger with a modest record, faces a bout likely decided by Louis quickness and power. Max Schmeling sits ringside. Louis eyes a swift defense after 36 fights with 35 wins.
The Women's Western Golf Association awards a record 140 entrants at Town and Country club, St Paul for the thirty seventh annual tournament. Defending champion Dorothy Traung and contenders Shirley Ann Johnson Helen Hoffman join Patty Berg in practice rounds ahead of Monday's tee off.
Detroit golfer Arthur Thorner Jr won the national lefthanders championship at Olympia Fields, defeating Alvin Everett of Rome, Georgia, 1 up in a drama filled 36 hole final. Everett missed a crucial two foot putt on the 35th and lip out on 36th to miss extra holes.
Riverside hosts a softball tournament sponsored by the Riverside Fire department on Sunday August 29. Hills meet Havel Red Jackets at 10 am, Riverside plays West Liberty at 11 am, Richmond faces Washington at 1 pm, Kalona versus Bayer town in the last elimination. Semifinals at 3 and 4 pm, consolation at 7:30 pm, final at 8:30 pm. Prizes total 35 dollars: 17.50 to champion, 10 to runner up, 5 to third, 2.50 to fourth. A refreshment stand is planned.
The Boston Red Sox announce the purchase of Ralph Red Kress from Minneapolis of the American Association for an undisclosed cash amount. The 29 year old Berkeley California native batted .337 with 26 homers and led the league in RBIs and homers this season, and will join Boston as a utility infielder next year.
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