College All-Stars Team Up To Tangle With Bears
The all-American college players train in Vanston Illinois for a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on August 31. Coach Noble Kizer and mentors Jimmy Crowley and Dick Hanley report rapid teamwork and high spirits as players from East to West join forces, pairing rival college stars in mixed backfields and proving readiness for the professional champions.
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East
South
Midwest
Far West
Eegs
Manske
Northwestern
Ed Krause
Notre Dame
Homer Griffith
Southern California
Mike” Mitkwak
Oregon
Tom Hopke
Alabama
Beattie Feathers
Tennessee
Tuscaloosa
Knoxville
Collegians
Mikulak
Dave Cook
Whneis
Nick Lukats
Army
Herman Everhardus
Michigan
Dutchman
Bears
Allodmericans
George Halas
Halas
Raymond Moves Ahead In City Tennis Tourney
Defending champion Bell Raymond reached the third round by handily beating Merwin Woodward 6-0 6-1. Other first round results included Dick Everett over Ted Mansager 6-3 6-4 and Bob Dennis defeating Dick Osburn 6-1 6-3. Doubles draws list top seeds Dr Bob Netolicky and L. D. Denis as favorites with Raymond paired with Jim Netolicky second.
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Raymond
Bell Raymond
Merwin Woodward
Dick Everett
Ted Mansager
Bob Dennis
Dick Osburn
George Hogan Downing
Wayne Rogers
Henry Gundling
Carl Meyers
Carl Kirwin
Dwight Lupton
Bob Netolicky
L. D. Denis
Jim Netolicky
Larry Dennis
Ralph Yul
Jim Carruthers
Bob Stansbury
Rob Neinlehe
Tom Tennis
Manthe Poll
Dro van Woes
Wes Netowksy
Tro Co Oehers
Charles Robers
Ross Kisap Duve
Bob Brow
UO Riviey
Lovs Brrkhalier
Delfin Tapalla
Hermat Giuto
Larry Dean
Ralph Yur
Wasac
Bob
John Palaer
Greoree Hoa
Dick Alberts
del Zarub
Jo ¥Esster
Duane Nichrlay
Merwin Woodsward
Bel Pacinond
Jam Netoticky
Charles Harttes
Benefit Game at Hill Park Showcases Local Leagues
The Manufacturers and Jobbers league teams clash with the Iowa Light and Power company in a charity nine inning game at Hill Park to fund the annual banquet for players. Manager Charles Herbeck helped assemble a picked lineup from five teams to challenge the reigning champions, a strong Light Co. squad that finished 13 of 15 this season and has dominated the series. Speran has selected a capable roster with a batting average over .330 and a lineup featuring Kuhnke, Warner, Coblin, and Witwer among others, aiming to raise funds despite weak collections this year.
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Hill Park
Manufacturers and Jobbers
Iowa Light and Power Company
NBA
AAA
Light Company
Charles Herbeck
Paul
Speran
Bunny
Witwer Grocer
Light Co
C RR. Eng
Sinclair
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Warner
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Sturm
Kieth
Thenhaus P Stone
P &F
Carter
Buckner Engy
Koch
Smith Sinclair
Witwer Infield Polansky
Witwernfield
Alberts Captures Open Diamondball Championship Title
Alberts won the Open diamondball league championship at Ellis Park by defeating Old Style Lager 6 to 3. Paul Kindler beat Ray Burlingame, who retired after Alberts scored six runs in the fourth inning. Lager three runs came in the sixth as Alberts tallied six hits to Old Style Lager’s three. Sinclair Memorial beat the Firefighters 8 to 0 in a separate playoff, with Lb. Womacka pitching effectively. Later, Alberts beat Old Style Lager again at Legion Park in Marion, 8 to 3, with Bill Jones getting the win over Burlingame as Alberts collected nine hits.
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Alberts
Ellis Park
Paul Kindler
Ray Burlingame
Campbell
Sinclair
Ab Legion Park
Marion
Bill Jones
Burlingame
Tipton Softball Teams Capture Double Header under Lights
Local Tipton softball teams won a double header Monday night under floodlights. In game one the Pr We Midgets defeated AY Cete Midgets by a close score. The second game featured a 9 to 6 outcome with the Mee chatd ee SB team securing the win.
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Tigers Lead AL Race Amid Tight Playoff Calculations
Detroit Tigers sit five and a half games ahead of the New York Yankees with 37 games left for Detroit and 38 for New York. Editorial notes discuss likely outcomes, Cubs management jitters around Charley Grimm, and Cedar Rapids Raiders’ Western League prospects amid finances and attendance figures.
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Detroit Tigers
Yankees
Yanks
Tigers
New York
Detroit
South English Baseball Meet Opens Soon
South English will host a baseball tournament on Sunday with six teams competing. The opening game starts at 9am.
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West Union and St Lucas Split Baseball Tilt
West Union met St Lucas in the week’s first game at Fayette county fair with St Lucas winning seven to one. The contest featured a large children’s day attendance with free grounds and grandstand admission.
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West Union
Fayette County Fair
St. Lucas
Ploog
Kuennen
Willenborg
Aiara
Joe McCarthy Worries Over Gehrig Slump and Pennant Race
New York reports Joe McCarthy facing anxiety as Lou Gehrig slump deepens with a 24 point batting drop and only one homer since Aug. 5. Gehrig sparked a comeback with two homers against the Browns, but the Yankees still lost while Detroit pulled ahead in the pennant chase.
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Tigers
Gonfalon
Lou Gehrig
Browns
Lou
Gehrig
Keystone
Yankee
Detroit
Boston
McCarthy
Marse
Joe McCarthy
Moen to collide with Wampler at Cedar Gardens show
At Cedar Gardens Thursday night, Minnesota heavyweight Andy Moen faces Scranton coal miner Earl Wampler in the headline bout. The card also features two preliminary matches.
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Cedar Gardens
Andy Moen
Minnesota
Earl Wampler
Scranton
Vavra Reaches Third Round in City Country Club Tournament
Johnny Vavra defending champion and Cedar Rapids standout golfer advanced to the third round by a 4 and 3 win over Dr Joe Von Lackum. Tuesday results include J B Terry 4 and 2 over S Jordan and J H Bell 4 and 3 over Ed Nelson, with O Donnell defaulting S Krause in the top flight.
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Cedar Rapids
Joe
von Lackum
Vavra
J. B. Terry
S. Jordan
J H Bell
Ed Nelson
H G O’donnell
Dr . S. Krause
H. G. O'Donnell
Dr. ©. S. Krause
J. H. Bell
Ed. Nelson
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Maia Foketsen
Tipton
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Charley Grimm
St. Louis
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P. K. Wrigley
William Walker
Gabby Hartnett
Grimm
Grimman
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Raiders
Joe M'Carthy
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Marie Joe
Babe Ruth
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Jimmy Foxx
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Dr. von Lackum
Terry
O'Donnell
Bell
J. Vavra
J. K. von Lackum
George Miley
D. Barnes, Jr
G. W. Corey
D. Beardsley
F. W. Stewart
F. Oo. Chambers
E. B. Cameron
F. C. Welch
R. T. Newton
J. GC. Horan
B. J. Meltzer
N. P. Cracmery
George Lindsey
J. Jy Cooper
Ed Misak
B. H. Witwer
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M. Soboda
Cook
R R. Ellis
A. C. Gertsen
J. H. J. Ross
W. J. Brown
Tsovsy Wu
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Standard Oil Co
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Atlas Tires
EPA
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