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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1942

Page

2

Raiders Slide Toward Three-Eye Title After Losses

In Three-Eye action Cedar Rapids fell 6 to 5 to Madison while Springfield dropped twice to Waterloo by the same 6 to 5 score. Madison showed grit as Winslow Stroupe whiffed 14 and Monaco delivered four runs in the fifth. The Raiders gained half a game with one game left while Springfield mustered two.

Cedar Rapids Madison Springfield Waterloo Raiders Blues Winslow Stroupe Blas Monaco Jackpot Berry Hill Park Monaco Fred Chumley Miller Zydowsky Platt Quinn O'Dea Frazier Freiburger Chumley Stroupe Sechi Veaneett “ Freiburger Hy ' Monaco Kahn Seerey Stroure Ser Detinich Zyde Wydowsky Zydewsky Fraser Janet Madison Bates Basle Chumsey Allinger Ritter

Revised Raider Program Sets Weekend Sports Schedule

Madison defeats the Raiders 6 5 in a tense finish as Chumley shines for Madison. The program outlines a Thursday doubleheader with Shrine events, Friday night drum corps drill, Saturday Ladies Night, and a Sunday track meet before a final Raiders appearance.

Nain Hill Park Madison Raiders el Kahir Temple of the Shrine Shriners George Nissen Drum and Waterloo Cedar Rapids National Championship Corps

Standings and results in three-eye league baseball news

Standings show Madison, Springfield, Decatur and Evansville atop the Three Eye League with win percentages and games back. Tuesday results list Madison Cedar Rapids 5 6 6 6 and Waterloo Springfield Evansville Decatur 32 12. Wednesday games include Madison at Cedar Rapids and Swimafield at Waterloo plus Evansville at Decatur.

Rapides Madison Springfield Waterloo Evansville Decatur Cedar Rapids Swimafield

Cameron and Drennan win trapshooting titles

Mrs. George Cameron of Houston and Bill Drennan of Starved Rock Ill captured North American women’s and men’s trap titles in the 43rd Grand American. Cameron broke 25 straight to take the crown from Lela Hall, while Drennan also hit 25 straight to defeat four challengers. Pro champ Clyde Mitchell of Bridgeport won the professional division with 196 of 200, as about 600 shooters compete for roughly $2,500 in prizes on the 200 target course.

Vandalia George Cameron Houston Texas Bill Drennan Starved Rock Cameron Lela Hall Strasburg Isaac Andrews Spartanburg S. C Drennan Hale Jones Wood River Walter Beaver Conshohocken H. M. Schick Lee's Summit John S. Dick, Jr

Taft Wright Ordered to Induction at Fort Bragg

Taft Wright, power hitting outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, was ordered by his draft board in Lumberton North Carolina to report for army induction at Fort Bragg on September 4.

Chicago Taft Wright Chicago White Sox Lumberton N. C Fort Bragg

Minnesota Gopher Spirit Powers Football Tradition

A look at the enduring football spirit north of Iowa Minnesota players excel through enthusiasm and hustle. Observers note George Svendsen and Bruce Smith exemplify eagerness from sideline teams to all star camps, highlighting drive beyond coaching and talent.

Iowa-Minnesota Twin Cities Bernie Bierman Iowa City Seahawk Big George Svendsen George Minnesota

Minnesota rooted football drills noted by camp observers

The piece highlights praise for Minnesota fundamentals from Lon Stiner of Oregon State and references former Gophers in an all-star camp. It then shifts to Madison Blues baseball, detailing a late surge in Three-Eye League standings led by Whitey Platt and Wimpy Quinn, who are bound for the Chicago Cubs, while Waterlooo struggles with pitching and a controversial player transfer affecting playoff chances.

Lon Stiner Oregon State Zuppke Minnesota Blues Whitey Platt Wimpy Quinn Platt Quinn Platt Chicago Cubs Lefty Lee Hazel Evansville Bees Raiders Springfield Madison Waterloo Chicago White Sox White Hawks Tom Jordan Shrevenortn Jordan Vial Epps

Major League Box Scores Our Army Needs Rubber

A fragment notes rubber demand for military use and a scout car consuming 339 pounds, highlighting material shortages affecting transport planning.

Pre-Flight Sports Heads Plan Confab

A conference of athletic heads from navy pre flight schools began in Iowa City as visiting officials tour the University of Iowa base. Notables include Sam Barry Lieut Comdr Barry and Lieut Comdr Matty Bell. They plan to travel to Chicago Friday for the collegiate all star game.

Iowa City Navy University of Iowa Bernie Bierman Iowa Sam Barry Barry St. Mary's Matty Bell Southern Methodist Merchant Marine Training Academy Great Neck N. C Jim Crowley Fordham Grid North Carolina Raymond Wolf Georgia Chicago

Milwaukee Retains Association Lead

Eddie Hanyzewski limited St Paul to four hits as Milwaukee Brewers held a 14 game edge over Kansas City and Columbus in the American Association. Milwaukee beat Saint Louis 5 to 3. Columbus scored five in the eleventh to top Indianapolis 6 to 5. Kansas City surged with a seven three win over Minneapolis. Louisville stayed fourth, beating Toledo 3 to 0.

United Press Eddie Hanyzewski St. Paul Milwaukee Brewers Kansas City Columbus Blues Minneapolis Redbirds Indianapolis Milwaukee Saints Louisville Toledo

Walker Nine Wins in Fast Solon Game 6-2

Walker defeated Solon 6-2 at Solon in a rapid match. Pitcher Carl Kress held Solon to four hits while Walker backed him with ten hits and solid defense. Solon scored both runs in the first inning as Kress shut them down thereafter. Batteries: Walker Carl Kress Floyd Baker. Solon Anash Trypkosh Novy.

Walker Solon Carl Kress Kress Floyd Baker Anash Trypkosh Novy

Bears Favored to Defeat All Stars in Soldier Field Showdown

Chicago Bears expected to beat the Collegiate All-Stars in the ninth annual All-Star football game at Soldier Field Friday night. An expected crowd of 101000 and a gate around 300000, with about 160000 to army and navy relief, frame the event as a premier sports moment of the year. Coach Halas faces Coach Zuppke and seeks a strong showing as the Bears’ T formation clashes with the All-Stars after three weeks of practice for the college squad.

Chicago INS Chicago Bears Soldier Field Army Navy Bears George Halas Halas Bob Zuppke National Football League Northwestern University Zuppke

Decorah grid outlook outlined for 1930 season

Decorah football practice starts next Monday ahead of a Sept. 18 opener at Osage. Athletic plans list eight October road games and a home slate with Waukon and Cresco among opponents. Returning backfield candidates include Bernatz Headington Symons Fischer Grindeland Aspensen Kelseth. linemen feature Danielson Hoffman Istad Hovey Amundson Arveson plus Arveson.

The Gazette Decorah Osage L. W Buckton Bent Gerald Bernatz Ronald Headington Don Symons Carleton Fischer Harry Grindeland Oscar Aspensen Gordon Kelseth Dean Danielson Bob Hoffman Don Charles Istad Walter Hovey Lester Amundson Alden Losen Gordon Arveson Allen Arveson

West Liberty Fair Draws Large Crowd on Opening Day

West Liberty Ia crowds flocked to the annual fair with cool weather not dampening events. Two harness races attracted over 2000 spectators as results listed include a 2:37 pace purse of 200 dollars with riders and owners from Marshalltown West Point and Eldora.

West Liberty Pace Danny Gano Roy Good Marshalltown Ann Makin Ed Keith Central City Tony P. Gratton Frank Crippen Eldora Malcolm Guy Helnea Mr. Buckeye J. S. Altizer West Point Wael Harkaway Orn Eva Cumban Pauly Ds Poley Kahoka Mr Cumban Pauly Dr. Foley Pat Scott C. H Merrill Oskaloosa

1922 Hawk Gridmen Planning Reunion

Iowa City hosts the 1922 undefeated Hawkeyes for a reunion November 6 and 7 during the 1942 homecoming game with Wisconsin. Plan led by W. C. Shuttleworth of Cedar Rapids. The team shared the Big Ten title with Michigan and defeated Minnesota Purdue Illinois Northwestern Ohio State and Yale outside the conference.

Iowa City University of Iowa Wisconsin W. C. Shuttleworth Cedar Rapids Michigan Minnesota Purdue Illinois Northwestern Ohio State Yale

Robinson Battles Motisi in Chicago Ring Tonight

Ray Sugar Robinson of New York seeks his 124th straight win as he headlines a 10 round welterweight bout against Tony Motisi of Chicago at Comiskey Park. Motisi, a Chicago YKCO product, has won 37 fights in the past two years.

Chicago INS Ray “Sugar” Robinson New York Tony Motisi Comiskey Park Motisi Co. Y. O

Baseball Fans in St Louis Rise for Night Games

AP report details a packed Sportsman's Park as St Louis Cardinals beat Brooklyn 2-1 in 14 innings while Mort Cooper and Whit Wyatt starred. Browns move to third in AL with a split doubleheader in Washington, aided by strong fielding and late run support.

Broskiyn St. Louis ABA Reese J.brown Ea Riggs T.moore Rejger Slatinht'r Usial W'iker W.cooper Medwick Hopp Hermen al Sanders A Wyatte Kurowski French Marion Webber M.cooper Brooklyn Owen W. Cooper Moore Herman Camilla Wyatt M. Cooper Brown Camilli ML. Cooper Barria Barlick Jorda Magerkurth Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Browns Mississippi Dodgers Sportsman’s Park Whit Wyatt Mort Cooper Cooper Redbirds Larry French Les Webber Washington al Hollingsworth Dennis Gatehouse Senators George McQuinn Walter Masterson Brownies Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Lou Boudreau Cleveland Ted Williams

Beck’s Triumph Highlights Open Softball Thriller

Beck’s surged to an 8 to 4 win over Speeder in a one inning thriller as Hollingsworth and Abernathy shined on the mound. Wilson Packers stretched their league lead to three games by forfeit over Janitor Equipment B’s while Iowa Manufacturing shut out Armstrong 2 to 0. Wednesday’s playoff games resume at 6 15 p m with Eagles vs Church of the Brethren in the series.

Wilson Packers Armstrong Wilson's Armstrong’s Iowa Manufacturing Beck’s Speeder Heinie Shnake Booth Morningstar Beck Hollingsworth Abernathy Kaplan Watson Willy Hahn Rebek Womacka Bob Hahn al Harford Loftsgard Eagles Church of Brethren Beck's Link Belt Speeder Hollingsworth and Fiala Iowan Manufacturing O ‘Warford Blsek, Dyson and Stewart

Paralysis Attack Hits Johnny Evers

Johnny Evers 59 former second baseman of the Cubs and Braves lies in an Albany hospital with paralysis on his right side after a stroke. Doctors report his condition improved but still serious as he battles to recover century-old fame from the famous double play trio.

Albany Johnny Evers Evers Chicago Cubs Boston Braves

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