Tigers Greenberg Poised for 1936 Most Valuable Player Award
In an Associated Press poll of 46 baseball experts Greenberg leads American League in home runs and RBIs, with Vaughan likely to win NL batting honors. Hank Greenberg of the Tigers dominates voting, while Arky Vaughan and Joe Medwick vie for top NL honors as season campaigns wind down. Wes Ferrell is the leading AL pitcher candidate.
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Arky Vaughan
Hankus Pankus Greenberg
Detroit Tigers
Greenberg
Associated Press
Tiger Thumper
Wes Ferrell
Boston Red Sox
Vaughan
Pirate Star
Joe Medwick
St. Louis Cardinals
Mickey Cochrane
Dizzy Dean
Cardinals
Dean
Fennell Upsets Dennis In City Tennis Round Two
In a city tennis tournament second round Gordon Fennell defeated seventh seed L Dennis 6-4 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals joining Roy Lukanitsch who beat Duane Nicholas 7-5 6-1. Other results included Kim Larrithers Everett Hamilton Dennis Kirwin Netolicky Rogers Troyak Gunding and more as play continued. Bear Creek and Jansen reunions noted with local attendance and assessments.
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L. D. Dennis
Dennis
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Roy Lukanitsch
Duane Nicholas
Kim Larrithers
Milford del- Dice Everett
John Hamilton
Tr. Dennis
Norris Hunt
Cay Kirwin
Wayne Rogers
Bob Netolicky
Bob Rogers
Bob Dennis
Art Troyak
Henry Gunding
Reun
Gordes Pennell
Child and teen hurt in farm and home accidents
Edith Strackbein, 1, fractured right shoulder sliding from a hay stack on the George Strackbein farm. Hubert Burmeister, 14, suffered two fractures to his right forearm while playing at home.
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Edith Strackbein
F. H. Strackbein
George Strackbein
Hubert Burmeister
Charles Burmeister
Rails in the Western league face salary dispute
Bluff C of 6 10 fronted by the junior chamber of commerce awaits Judge Bramham ruling on player salary claims after Des Moines game. Club owners and President Gear did not respond to a meeting request and the chamber may take the protest to Commissioner Landis. Players agreed to finish today’s finale but will not continue unless back salaries are paid.
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Chamber of’ Commerce
the Rails
K. M. Landis
Omaha
Des Moines
Raiders To Play All-Star Semi-Pro Team On Sept 4
A local talent squad under Chine Stodola will face the Raiders at Hill Park at 8 p.m. on September 4. The Raiders have open dates September 1 to 4 after Rock Island withdrew, with exhibition games scheduled.
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Chine Stodola
Hill Park
Rock Island
Damon and Ashby Reach Oelwein Golf Final
Francis Damon advanced to the finals of the Oelwein Country Club championship by defeating Don C. Witt. Carl B. Ashby won his semi final over Harve Nutting. the final determines the winner who will receive the championship trophy at the fifth annual trophy dinner on October 3.
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Francis Damon
Don C. Witt
Carl B. Ashby
Harve Nutting
Damon-Ashby
Chester Horton Golf Technique Guidance
Instructional excerpt outlines golf swing basics by Chester Horton urging turning the body and pivot, drawing the left elbow toward the right hip, bracing the right leg, and letting the clubhead drag before the hands catch it and swing back. It emphasizes no wrist bending and extending the left arm to the top.
Griswold and Hamdorf Wed in Day enport Ceremony
Raymond J. Griswold and Lillian M. Hamdorf were married Thursday by Justice Elmer Besten in Day enport. Griswold is the son of Mr and Mrs Ray Griswold of west of Wyoming. Hamdorf hails from London.
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Henry Jansen
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Pete Jansen
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William Trajan
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Lost Nation
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Donald
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Dayenport
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Helen Adams
Lester Cronbaugh
Koszta
Samuel Vose
Iowa County
Wareren Cronbaugh
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Lincoln
Neb
Warren Cronbaugh
Raiders Keep Lead In Second Division Race Amid Records
The Raiders hold a two game edge over Davenport with fourteen games played eight wins and six remaining. Jim Hayes leads Cedar Rapids pacers as a top pitcher with five wins and strong showings against the Blue Sox and Dixon. Hal Traynor retires briefly then returns to third base. he drives in six of ten runs in a 10-2 Pirates win over the Giants.
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Cedar’ Rapids
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Tommy Thevenow
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Traynor
New York
Giants
New York Giants
Bill Terry
Raiders Struggle In Late Aseason Tilt And Unsteady Pitching
The Raiders hold a 36 32 record in first division play and 19 7 in fewer bracket games. Caps Crossley laments slim chances of finishing first as several late leads were squandered by key players Jimmy Webb and Jim Lyons. A recent hot streak by Sioux City St. Joseph Des Moines and Council Bluffs foes could have moved them up, while a wild base steal by Zeke Bomura in a Yankees White Sox tie game adds to chaotic finish.
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Keokuk Indians
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Jim Lyons
St. Joseph
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DeShong
Bomura
Zeke
Remura
Lincoln church homecoming picnic in Palo
Special to The Gazettes reports Palo residents and former Lincoln community members gathering for a Sunday homecoming picnic at Lincoln Church near Palo. Services at 11 a.m. attendees bring baskets dishes and silverware. afternoon program planned.
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Lincoln
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