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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1932

Page

6

Bunnies Triumph At Home Over Waterloo In 4 2 Win

Verdi earned his sixth straight victory for the Bunnies as they beat Waterloo 4 2 to close a home stand. Mizeur and Blocsaum led with two hits apiece while Verdi held Waterloo to two early runs, then cruised the rest of the way. Davenport’s win elsewhere kept the pennant gap at one and a half games in favor of first place.

Waterloo John Verdi Bunnies Buns Davenport Moline Verdi Hawks George Potter White Sox Mizeur Blocsaum Cedar Rapids Laskowski Chervenko Seghi Senne Brandes Denson Gaffrie Reider Esrey Redmond Bloebaum Keokuk Burlington Ben Marlanee

Play Consolation Matches In Tennis Club Tourney

In the consolation tournament Ira Carrithers defeated John Palmer 6-4 4-6 6-3. Parker Randall won over M. W. O'Reilly 6-1 6-3. Willard Hayes defeated John MacLaren 6-3 6-0.

Ira Carrithers John Palmer Parker Randall M. W. O'Reilly Willard Hayes John MacLaren

Unemployed Amana Play At Bunny Park Sunday

A game featuring the Unemployed team and a club from the Amana colony is scheduled for Sunday at 2 30 at Bunny Park. The event aims to raise funds with profits after expenses divided among the city’s jobless players.

Bunny Park Park Ween E Unemsioget Amana Colony

Johnny Delmar to Box in Ottumwa Charity Show

Centerville boxer Johnny Delmar will fight at Ottumwa on September 8 in a charity boxing event held in an arena. Proceeds will support local community efforts.

Anderson Ottumwa Johnny Delmar Centerville Otaeaamen

Squeeze Play Delivers 5 4 Davenport Victory

Davenport defeats Moline 5 to 4 as Dixon bunts for a ninth inning squeeze. Fisbee came in after seven innings, allowed four runs but settled, Passeau held the visitors to six hits, and Davenport loaded the bases in the ninth for the winning run.

Davenport Dixon Bunting Daven Moline Jame Fisvee Linke Moline Passeau Dixon

Yanks Take Third From Tribe 4 to 2

The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 4 to 2 as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig powered the victory with home runs. Allen pitched effectively for the Yankees, handing Cleveland a loss as Gehrig and Ruth delivered key runs to secure the win.

TRIBE NEW York Yankees Cleveland Indians Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Gehrig Ruth Yanks Cleveland Vosmik Indians Lazzeri Cissell Fas Dickey

Cross Wins 2-1 Pitch Duel in Overtime

In Keokuk ward Cross pitched a 2-1 victory over Burling ton's Gil Ausie. The game featured a bases loaded jam in the twelfth and Cheeves driving a home run for O'Dea while Burling ton tied it in the ninth on three walks and an outfield fly.

Dixon Postal Clerk Wins Grand American Trapshooting Title

Arthur E. Scheffield of Dixon Illinois nabbed the grand American handicap crown in heavy rain and wind. He broke 98 of 100 targets to win the final event and claim a large share of 11000 in stakes among 900 shooters with six runners-up on 97 after shoot-offs.

Vandalia Arthur E. Scheffield Dixon, Ill Scheffield

Fragmentary onion peeling scene in a knife conflict

A fragmentary OCR reads a figure with a knife eyeing smooth white cheeks as onion peeling is finished, indicating a tense moment. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, places, or events to anchor a fuller summary.

Grove Wins 20th as Athletics Edge Browns 5 4

Lefty Grove earned his 20th victory with a 5 4 win over the St. Louis Browns as the Athletics held off a late Browns rally. Simmons delivered a run producing single after Cochrane moved to third, while Grove’s two run homer in the second inning highlighted the victory. Jimmy Foxx hit his 47th homer and Al Simmons his 28th. Stewart took the loss.

al Simmons Stewart ST. Louis

Golf's Greatest Teacher Explains Swing and Balance

The article reviews a lesson by Chester Horton on coordinated body movement for golf. It emphasizes an inspeed down swing, energy flow from the toe, left side weight transfer, and club speed as a result of control rather than effort. It notes Horton's praised putting and ends with 1932 copyright mention.

Nate Bettey Mr. Horton

Hoffman Wins Iowa State Fair Race Feature

Sam Hoffman of Sioux City won the Iowa State Fair sweepstakes driving a Bagley special in 12 minutes 48 seconds on the 12½ mile course. He defeated Cedar Rapids favorite Gus Schrader and LeMars’s Emory Collins. Sig Haugdahl did not compete. Schrader had the fastest heat in 28 11.

Des Moines Sam Hoffman Sioux City Hoffman Gus Schrader Cedar Rapids Emory Collins LeMars Sig Haugdahl Daytona Beach Fla Haugdahl Desa Oene Cece Ads Schrader Cond Tony Willman Schrader Howard Speed Peter Rae Ea Miles Dinie Belmont Riley

Speed motorcycles thrill Iowa State Fair second day races

Des Moines reports a crowded speed program at the Iowa State Fair with top riders from across the nation contesting purses in a prominent feature event. Notables include Willie Christ of Hammond Indiana and Derby Weston, a 1931 national champion, among numerous Iowa entrants.

Pa. Wrestler Steele Wins Two Straight Falls

Ray Steele of Pa weighing 212 pounds won his match in straight falls at the wrestling event. Details of opponent and venue are not provided in the text.

Associated Press Ray Steele

Cubs Sweep Series With Robins 10-4

The Cubs erupted in a decisive third inning, nine runs on eight hits off Thurston Vance and Quinn, as Warneke earned his nineteenth win. Hartnett doubled and Koenig and Stephenson added key hits while Hack Wilson led Dodgers with a 21st homer. Dan Taylor also homered late in the game. Brooklyn clings to second place with Pittsburgh two outs.

Warneke Cubs Brooklyn Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Hollis Thurston Dazzy Vance Jack Quinn Mark Koenig Hartnett Stephenson Stripp Herman Hack Wilson Wrigley Field Dodgers Dan Taylor

Dizzy Dean Shuts Giants as Cardinals Win Series Finale

Dizzy Dean limited New York to five hits again and the Cardinals beat the Giants 4 to 2 to take the series. Carl Hubbell and Mel Ott homered for the Giants, Ott’s 28th of the season. An English error in the sixth produced unearned runs and the decisive inning. Ott also made a heads up play covering first base in a rundown and helped complete a double play.

ST. Louis Dizzy Dean New York Giants Cardinals Dean Carl Hubbell Mel Ott Hubbell English Ott Terry Hogan Watkins

Mississippi Valley League Standings and Saturday Games

Standings show WL L Petiga Mississippi Valley League with Keokuk and Burlington in play. Results list Waterloo 3 Keokuk 2 and notes Burlington at Peewee as water grounds. Games Saturday scheduled with limited details and scattered scores.

Keokuk Sabeae ParDay Revenport Waterloo Eokuk Burlington Island Peewee

Incomplete OCR sports notes from Cincinnati and Chicago games

Fragmentary report lists several games with teams like New te and Cincinnati and Chicago venues. It mentions results and players but no clear outcomes or dates.

Anetia Iis Paipay New Zee Chic Brook Cincinnati

Unclear fragment prompts sports recap

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Friday results and Saturday games with locations Philadelphia and Cleveland. Unable to determine teams, dates, scores, or full event details from the provided material.

Moreland Leads Couch After First Round at Western Amateur

Gus Moreland of Dallas opened strong in Rockford Illinois holding a 3 up advantage over Ira L Couch of Chicago after 18 holes of their 36 hole Western amateur final. After a tense start the match swung with par fours and clutch putts as Moreland recovered from early trouble.

Ockford Country Club Rockford Ill Gus Moreland Dallas Texas Ira L. Couch Chicago Moreland Couch Dallas Youngster Moreland Oneee Rockford, al Tex Charles Seaver Los Angeles Johnny Lehman Olympia Fields Lehman Seaver

French Lose in National Doubles at Longwood

At Longwood, Ellsworth Vines and Keith Gledhill defeated Henri Cochet and Marcel Bernard 16-14 3-6 4-6 9-7 6-2 to reach the national doubles final as American and French teams clash in the semifinals and mixed doubles action continues.

Suhr and Waner Highlight Scattered Baseball Notes

Fragmentary game notes mention Suhr, Waner, Davis, and Barte with Sacrifices and a double play. References to Philadelphia and Pittsburg bells suggest an old era box score fragment. Details are incomplete but indicate base running and fielding events.

Suhr L. Waner Trainary Lee P. Waner Davis Wanes Suhr Comoros V. Davis Barte Hurst Philadelphia Collins Chegnon

Vines and Gledhill Win National Doubles Title

Ellsworth Vines and Keith Gledhill, California stars and Davis Cup holders, captured the national doubles championship in Brookline Massachusetts. They defeated Wilmer Allison and Johnny Ryn in straight sets 6-4 6-3 6-2 after advancing past each challenge.

Brookline Mass Ellsworth Vines Keith Gledhill California Wilmer Allison Johnny Ryn Langeeed Ogee Ig A Outere

Lucile Robinson Leads Mrs Hill at Halfway Mark

In Peoria Illinois Miss Lucile Robinson of Des Moines stood one up on Mrs Opal Hill of Kansas City at the 18 hole halfway point of their 36 hole women's Western golf championship final. Hill led early then Robinson rallied on the inward nine after trailing by two after nine.

Peoria Ill Lucile Robinson Des Moines Opal Hill Kansas City Iowa Hill Miss Robinson

Miss Ravior Repeats Canadian Ten Mile Swim Victory

Miss Margaret Ravior of Philadelphia claimed her third consecutive Canadian national ten mile swim title on Lake Ontario. She surged to the lead early and stretched her advantage as the field faded. about 30,000 spectators watched in windy conditions. The winner received the top prize.

Toronto Ont INS Margaret Ravior Philadelphia Ravior Lake Ontario

Allison Van Ryn Triumph In Grueling National Doubles

Defending champions Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn survived a three hour five set semi final against George Lott and Frank Shields. They won 6-3 2-6 9-11 6-4 13-11 as the crowd and players nearly collapsed from exhaustion.

Brookline Mass Longwood Wilmer Allison John van Ryn George Lott Frank Shields Allison van Ryn

American Golfers Tie Up Narrow Win Over Foreign Born Stars

Horton Smiths team of American born pros edged Tommy Armours foreign born lineup in a two day match. After a 3 2 advantage in four ball play both sides fought to a 614 to 5 of final match play for a total score of 10 to 8. Ed Dudley added a 67 to his 69 from Thursday defeating Clarence Hackney 4 and 3.

Chicago Horton Smith Tommy Armour Invaders Ed Dudley Wilmington Del Clarence Hackney

Wood And Parker Win Matches In Canada Net Meet

Five American players and three Canadians contended in the Seigniory club event at Lucerne Quebec. Sidney Wood beat Ed Feibleman 7 2 6 4 then edged J Leclerc 9 7 as Parker defeated Eddie Condon 6 1 6 1 in quarterfinal action. Ellsworth Vines will face Parker in an exhibition match on Sunday.

Wood Parker Canada Lucerne-In-Quebec INL Seigniory Club Sidney R. Wood New York Ed Feibleman J. Leclerc Frankie Parker Milwaukee Eddie Condon Ottawa Sun Ellsworth Vines United States

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New Orleans to Represent West in Legion Ball Meet

New Orleans junior baseball team will represent the western United States in the national American Legion diamond championship. They defeated Los Angeles, the Pacific coast representative, with sharp batting and fielding by Meier and strong pitching by Van Pelt to clinch the regional title. they will meet Springfield, Massachusetts, in Manchester, New Hampshire, for the national crown.

Omaha Neb INS New Orleans United States American Legion Los Angeles Pacific Coast van Pelt Meier Southerners Springfield Mass Manchester N. H

Faireno and Gusto Lead Field in Hawthorne Gold Cup

A field of ten old horses entered for the $25,000 added Hawthorne gold cup at Hawthorne race track. The mile and a quarter race on Saturday may settle the 3 year old championship, with Faireno and Gusto as the leading contenders. Faireno has won the Belmont Shevlin and Dwyer stakes while Gusto captured the American derby and Arlington classic.

Chicago Hawthorne Race Track Kiam Woodward Faireno Morton L. Schwartz Gusto

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