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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1941

Page

3

DiMaggio's Season In Slump After Hit Streak

Joe DiMaggio's late season form faded as his hitting average dropped about 20 points while Ted Williams kept his pace above .400. The piece notes DiMaggio's public demand for higher pay and hints at friction with Ed Barrow over the 56 game run and future negotiations.

EW York Special News Service Joe DiMaggio Ted Williams Joe Wings National League Williams DiMaggio Ed Barrow Mr. Barrow Boston

Match Play Opens at Country Club Caddy Tournament

Sixty four youths tee off in the Country Club event with medalist scores from 81 to 154. Duane Emerson led with 81, Jim Milke runner-up at 84, and Vern Kreutzer among early leaders as first round pairings and match play pairings are announced for Wednesday.

Duane Emerson Jim Milke Vern Lee Kreutzer Gee

Cardinals Buy Sacramento Stars In Coast League Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals announced the purchase of pitcher Munger and second baseman Bob Blattner from the Sacramento club of the Pacific Coast League. Munger is 21 with a 16- year record and Blattner, 21, hits about .318 with 14 home runs and 30 doubles.

ST. Oe Munger Bob Blattner Sacramento St. Louis Cardinals Red Birds Wee Eath Anger Blattner

Ellis Pool Hosts Meet For Novice Swimmers

A local Ellis pool invites beginners to a community meet with free swimming lessons for three days after. Divisions include midget boys under 12, boys up to 15, men 16 and over, girls under 13, and women 14 and over with events such as 25 yard breaststroke, 100 yard breaststroke, 100 yard free, 25 yard back stroke, and 200 yard free.

City Net Tourney Advances to Second Round in Men's Division

In the City Net Tournament the men's division moves to the second round after first round wins. Bruion Ware defeats Rochey and Jack Bell beats L. D. Dennis 7-5 3-6 with Seaton losing to an opponent.

City Net Bruion Ware Rochey Jack Bell L. D. Dennis

Meagher’s Players Rally Amid Umpire Discontent

In a chaotic day at the ballpark, Meagher’s supporters confronted umpires after Sunday’s game while chatter about the upcoming World Series date circulated. Rumors linked potential Detroit moves and questions about pitching staff additions for the season’s endgame.

Football prospects and coaching moves teased by unnamed recap

In a brief sports note the scene centers on college football figures Skip Palrang of Creighton Dewey Lister of Oklahoma and Henry Frnka of Tulsa. The text hints at upcoming clashes and potential pairings as teams prepare for competition.

Skip Palrang Creighton Onee Eleetion Dewey Lister O. U Irose Sng Henry Frnka O Tulse

Angels Acquire Brown in L'affaire Galan Trade

The Los Angeles Angels announced a conditional purchase of pitcher Mace Brown, 31, from Brooklyn in exchange for outfielder Rey Galan. The deal allows the Angels to buy Brown by season's end or return him to the Dodgers, with a condition to also purchase two more Brooklyn players next spring for a set price.

LOS Angeles INL Mace Brown Los Angels Brooklyn Galan Chicago Cub Pacific Coast Angel David Fleming Fleming Angels Brown Rey Galan Dodgers

Bowler Fires 298 In Loss For Skeen

Tyler Texas AP reports Jack Skeen bowled 298, two short of a perfect score, but lost his match. His partner G George contributed to a combined score that could not reach the 222 set by Bob Bushnell and 274 by A D Ensey.

America

Drake Invites 45 To Report For Football Practice

Drake University lists 45 male players invited by Coach Vee Green to report on September 4 to receive equipment for the start of football practice on September 5 in Des Moines Iowa.

DRAKE Des Moines Drake Wuniversi Vee Green

Braille Bible Published in 74 Volumes for Blind Readers

A new Braille Bible edition for blind readers comprises 74 volumes, making sacred text accessible to visually impaired individuals. The project aims to expand literacy and spiritual study by providing complete scripture in tactile format.

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Iowa End Prospect Suffers Foot Injury

Des Moines reports Jim Thompson a 205 pound end for Iowa will not start practice after injuring his foot Monday when an ax slipped from his hand in a park. Physician’s statement issued Tuesday confirms the injury and halt to football preparation.

DES Moines INS Jim Thompson University of Iowa

Transparent Ribbon Like Eel Reads Print Through Body

The young eel described is so ribbon like and transparent that text on the opposite side of its body can be read through it. The description highlights extreme transparency and slender form as notable features.

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