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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1942

Page

5

Braves and Phils Split Doubleheader in Boston

In Boston, the Braves beat Philadelphia 2 to 1 in 10 innings to open the twin bill, with Jim Tobin earning his 10th win. The Phillies won the nightcap 5 to 3 behind Si Johnson’s six-hit effort, as Boston’s early three runs vanished and Johnson settled in for the mound.

Boston Braves Phils Philadelphia Si Johnson Jim Tobin Tommy Hughes Johnson Abio A Abit Clossop Litwhiler Waner Etten Westlb Naylor O Miller Koy Blutze Bragen Roberge Sain Gremp Donovuan Murtaneh Rits Bhurtaugh Gloss Wits Sutp Donovan Sal Grantres Conlan Reardon Goetz

Polo star Strawbridge resigns to join Navy commission

Robert E Strawbridge Jr a famed polo player resigns as director of the USC Overseas Service division to focus on securing a lieutenant commander s commission in the Navy.

New York NEA Robert E Strawbridge, Jr USC Overseas Service Division Navy

Knapp and McAndrews Win First Matches in City Tennis Meet

Knapp defeats McAndrews 6-2 6-1 and Brown beats Hart 6-2 6-2 as opening rounds of the Cedar Rapids Tennis Association tournament proceed at Kenmore courts. Graves and Doyle of Los Angeles advance on defaults.

Cedar Rapids Tennis Association Kenmore Russell Knapp Jim McAndrews Eugene Brown Toby Hart John Graves Richard Doyle Los Angeles Dark Horse

Golf Confusion Highlights Kennedy Open Win and Penalty

Les Kennedy won the Rhode Island open with a final score of 164 after a mistaken identity incident. He dropped a brook ball thinking it was his and later was penalized two strokes, dropping into a tie for fifth. The ruling illustrates golf rule No. 8 about playing an opponent’s ball and the sport’s complexity.

Whitney Martin New York Les Kennedy Kennedy U.S.G.A U.S.A Joe Dey Phooey

Can't Wait Upsets in Saratoga Handicap Race

Myron Selznick's Can't Wait, a longshot, defeats Swing and Sway in the $10,000 Saratoga Handicap. Olympus finished third with Wendell Eads aboard, covering 1 1/4 miles in 2:05 1/5 and paying $37. first, $7.20 second, $3.80 third. Devil's Thumb wins Grand Union Hotel Stakes, earning $10,625 after a 6 furlong run in 1:12 2/5. bought by plane builder W. E. Boeing for $3,000.

Saratoga INS Myron Selznick Swing Sway Olympus Wendell Eads W. E. Boeing

Iowa Horseshoe Tourney Set in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids hosts the Iowa horseshoe tournament at Ellis Park on Sept. 6 and 7. Byron Stoney announces a round robin event run with the Allied Industrial League. Dale Dickson of Des Moines plans to defend his title with $25 war bond prize and other war stamp awards. Entries from Davenport Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. $1 entry fee. registration through Elbert Beaver at the YMCA.

Byron Stoney Cedar Rapids Ellis Park Allied Industrial League of William Grafton Dale Dickson Des Moines Davenport Elbert Beaver Ymc.a

Williams Boosts Batting Average in Lead Keeping Week

Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox raised his average eight points to .351, holding the American League batting lead for the third straight week as of Thursday. Joe Gordon rose to second at .337, with Taft Wright dropping to third at .332. In the National League Pete Reiser led with .338, Ernie Lombardi was second at .325. Hank Borowy led AL pitchers with 11–2, while Larry French topped the NL with 13–1 and Whit Wyatt stood second at 15–4.

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Rough and tumble at Chapel Hill pre flight school

Lieut Ed Don George former world heavyweight wrestling champion leads rough and tumble tactics at the navy pre flight school in Chapel Hill North Carolina training area and program details.

Chapel Hill NEA Ed Don George Navy North Carolina

Hawkeye Lineup Worries Over Tackles and Quarterbacks

Dr. Eddie Anderson faces two major concerns for 1942 Iowa Hawkeyes tackle and quarterback posts. Ten tackles vie for spots led by Al Urban and John Staak, with Bruno Niedzicla and Jerry Kubal as top prospects. No returning quarterbacks, but Jim Youel shows promise as the current choice to run the offense.

The Gazette Iowa City Eddie Anderson Hawkeyes Hawks Big Jim Walker Bob Otto al Urban Cedar Rapids John Staak Davenport Crane Tech Chicago Bruno Niedzicla Jerry Kubal Roger Kane Mundelein, Ill Stanley Mohrbacher Henry Blum al Couppee Jerry Ankeny Ben Trickey Marshalltown Schweizer Burlington

Platt Tops Three Eye Hitters In Batting Race

Mizell Platt led the Madison outfield with 16 hits in 34 at bats to lift his league average above .400 in the Three Eye. Mike Natism rose to .337, Bob Detweiler moved into third, Pat Seeress led home runs with 27, while Mike Sandlock topped triples and Joe Frazier led in doubles. Detweiler drove in 90 runs and Rabbit Smith of Springfield owned 18 wins.

Mizell Platt Madison Howe Nous Bureau Chicago Mizell Platts Mike Natism Decatur Bob Detweile Evansville Pat Seeress Cedar Rapids Mike Sandlock Joe Frazier Detweiler Rabbit? Smith Springfield

Business Men of Lisbon To Play Farmers Team

LISBON The business men of Lisbon will meet a farmers team from surrounding tortias in a 8 pm Tuesday softball game. Thursday the all stars, top five in the Lisbon league, will face the Best Oilers, league champions who won both halves of the split season.

Business Men of Lisbon Tortias Allstars Oilers

Chicago Navy Transfer Of Seaman Lo Presti Reported

Apprentice Seaman Sam Lo Presti, a former goalkeeper for the Chicago Black Hawks, was moved from the naval armory in Chicago to an eastern port aboard a naval transport.

Chicago NEA Sam Lo Presti Chicago Blackhawks Naval Armory

Ruth and Johnson Duel At Yankee Stadium In Charity Event

Ruth and Walter Johnson return to the mound for a charity double header at Yankee Stadium. The clash pits Ruth’s bat against Johnson’s famed sidearm in a nostalgia heavy showcase with Ed Barrows pushing for baseball centered attractions.

Yankee Stadium Walter Johnson George Herman Ruth Yanks Senators Ed Barrows York INS

C R Softball Activity Nears Playoff Stretch

Cedar Rapids softball enters the closing stride with one league the Open division. Playoff action begins Monday at 6 15 pm with Eagles facing Church of the Brethren winners. A special benefit game features De Molais versus Best Oilers of Lisbon to aid a De Molas player.

Ain Cedar Rapids Tral Wilson Packers Armstrongs Eagles Church of the Brethren Gazette Industrial Chuck of the Brethren Edds Paper CC Industrial Packers Cherry-Burrell de Molais Lisbon de Molas van Fossen

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