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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1939

Page

5

Raiders Drop Final Game To Springfield Browns 7 6

The Cedar Rapids Raiders lost the final game of the series to Springfield Browns 7 to 6 as the Browns exploded for two runs in the seventh and four in the eighth. Naymick was roughed up, giving seven hits and six runs in five innings. Hausman highlighted the late surge with a triple, while Stevens and Bell added key doubles.

Raiders Springfield Browns Springfield Mike Naymick Moline Evansville Clinton Decatur Pacesetters Cedar Rapids Steerer Cedar Rapids Raiders Brownies Naymick George Hausman Stevens Bell Lou Hannning Holkemen Jim Rollins Chuck Cronin Marquardt Bradsher Jones Walsh Bink Dejarnett Peg Short Pike Wild Payton Neighbors Regina Talos Rollins Hanning Hausman Freddy Stroble Ashmore Stroble Stan Goletz Wal Jones Seevsenes Springfield Dejarnett Seeeare Eeree Stevens Kelton Hbors A Hanning Stroblers Cronin Shorea Yi Delarnett Hausmann Brad H- Bell St —Marquardt Sac Mick Ones Soenning Naynish Belie Namek Na Naymick Hanning Mick Lins Nanhy Sireo Verdon Aymick

Raiders Hold Lead But Decatur Series Threatens Title

Cedar Rapids pushes for a final bargain night at Hill Park as the Raiders, already atop the standings, face a tough Decatur series that could break their bid for the pennant. A softball doubleheader with Post Office and Community House precedes the game, raising city playoff stakes and park attendance.

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Schukeis Win Iowa Softball Tournament Challenge

The Schukei Motor of Waterloo earns Iowa's spot in the world softball tournament in Chicago on September 8 by defeating the defending champion Iowa Pack of Des Moines 1 to 0 in nine innings. A single by Clark Breiller drove pitcher Earl Verchmann home with the winning run.

Des Moines Schukei Motor Waterloo Iowa Chicago Iowa Pack Waterle Clark Breiller Earl Verchmann

Evansville Clinton Split Doubleheader in Three-Eye League

Evansville and Clinton split a Monday doubleheader as the Three-Eye League nears the final week. Decatur beat Moline 6 to 3 in the night game, while Waterloo and Bloomington split a Sunday twin bill 5-3 and 7-8. Evansville faces Waterloo while Bloomington and Waterloo traders tangle in coming days.

Cedar Rapids Evansville Decatur Raiders Shield Bees Clinton Moline Sumer Rapids Commodores Waterloo Hawks Springfield Bloomington Waterloo Red Hawks

Halliburton Cementers Win Semi-Pro Baseball Title

The Halliburton Cementers of Dunkan Okla defeated Mt Pleasant Tex 5-2 to win the national semi pro championship in Wichita Kansas. About 3 000 protesting fans stormed the field delaying the game 45 minutes and 9 000 spectators joined a later postgame melee with seat cushions until field lights were shut off.

Wichita Kan Halliburton Cementers Duncan Okla Mt. Pleasant Tex Halliburton

Red Peppers Predict Big Ten Power and Reds Pep Talk

A column blends college football power rankings with Iowa Hawkeyes outlook and baseball manager Bill McKechnie comments on the Reds holding a five game lead. It argues Minnesota, Northwestern, Purdue, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Michigan top the Big Ten, with Iowa facing six tough conference games and coaching changes affecting its chances.

Minnesota Northwestern Purdue Ohio State Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Illinois Iowa Chicago Eddie Anderson Hawkeye Holy Cross Hawks Raiders Cincinnati Reds belJow Bill McKechnie Redleg Henry McLemore Reds McKechnie Ival Goodman Bill Weber Billy Myers Johnny Vander Meerard Lee Grissom

Senators Take Two In American League Box Scores

Major League Box Scores American League Senators win two. Washington 81 St. Louis On errors McQuinn Case Bloodworth West Heffner Selters Glenn boxed by Chase Lawson West Bloodworth Seckers Glenn Clift Christman Heffner McQuinn. Left on bases Washington 6 St. Louis 13. Bases on balls Chase Lawson 4. Strikeouts Chase 5 Lawson 3. Umpires Rommel Kolls Hubbard Time 2 04. Hits Lee 5 in 8 innings Smith ims Losing pitcher Lee Umpires Ormsby Rue Geisel Time 1 30.

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Pitchers Clash as New York Beats Cincinnati

A garbled box score describes a baseball game where Hubbell and Derringer excel for New York while Coffman and Dannin struggle for Cincinnati. Hubbell lasted 5 innings, Derringer earned four runs, and the nine recorded errors or hits highlight a tense matchup.

Craft Goodman Hafey Hubbell Joost Derringer Dou Myers McCormic New York Cincinnati Pee Ament Salvo Coffman Aire Tom Hubbell Ivo Dannin

St Louis and Boston Battle As Jay Hawks Edge Infield

A clash featuring J Martin and Majeski headlines a 4 to 3 win with strong hitting by Majeski including a home run. Cuccinello Simmons and Lopez drive in runs as St Louis edges Boston 4 3 in a late rally and solid pitching by Sunkel and Moore.

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Reds Regain Stride in Pennant Battle

Cincinnati gains half a game as Derringer back in form and Goodman returns to power. Werber resumes at third base and Frey shows quick improvement, signaling a stronger Reds attack and renewed challenge to the Cardinals.

REDS New York Cincinnati Reds Paul Derringer Ival Goodman Bill Werber Lonnie Frey Derringer

Giants Purchase Gorman and Tramback From Clinton

The New York Giants announced the purchase of pitcher Tom Gorman and outfielder Steve Tramback from Clinton, a Three-Eye league farm club in the New York baseball organization.

NEW York New York Giants Tom Gorman Steve Tramback Clinton New York Baseball

Vander Meer Faces Another Test in Struggling Comeback

Cincinnati pitcher Johnny Vander Meer returns with the team after rehab from a shoulder issue and illness. Doctors expect possible appendix operation to remove a lingering remnant, as Vander Meer fights to regain the form that made him a standout in 1938.

Johnny Vander Meer EW York Cincinnati Lee Jensen Chattanooga Reese Jensen Joe Engel Yussel Clarkee Mr. Engel Vander Meer Johnny Nashville Vandy Cincinnati Club

All-Star Softball Team Edges Coca Colas in Close Rally

Cedar Rapids All-Stars, led by Al Johns, rallied with three runs in the bottom of the eighth to beat the Coca Colas of Waterloo 6 to 5 Sunday night at Ellis Park before about 2,000 fans. Bill Green pitched for Waterloo with six strikeouts as Don McGuire excelled for Cedar Rapids. final score 6-5.

al Johns Cedar Rapids Coca Cola Waterloo Ellis Park Bill Green Don McGuire

Standings from THREE-EYE LEAGUE and Sunday results

Standings show Cedar Rapids leading with 69 wins and 43 losses, followed by Bloomington at 66 analyzed in the Three-Eye League. Sunday results list teams and upcoming matchups including Cedar Rapids at Moline and Waterloo at Clinton, with several city pairings noted.

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Cincinnati at New York set for Monday football game

Partial readable text shows Cincinnati at New York on Monday with implied scores and team references. Names and precise details are unclear but indicate a scheduled matchup between the two cities.

Sunday sports results and upcoming games list Detroit and Chicago results

The page shows standings with Detroit and Chicago results, Washington and St. Louis strong, and Boston and Cleveland near bottom. It lists results from Saturday and upcoming games for Monday including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington matchups.

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Basketball standings tease with city teams and records

The record list shows multiple teams and win totals across leagues. Minneapolis and Louisville led several divisions with varying marks, while St Paul, Toledo, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Columbus, and Indianapolis posted mixed results.

W. L. Pet. Kan. City St. Paul Minneap Milwaukee Indienee Columbus Louisville Toledo Minneapolis Kansas City Indianapolis

Louis Walker Wins Sunnyside Invitational Golf Meet

Waterloo golfer Louis Walker defeated W. H. Scheel Jr. 3 and 2 in the final round to win the Sunnyside invitational at Waterloo. The event drew over 160 players from Iowa Illinois Indiana and Michigan.

Louis Walker Waterloo W. H. Scheel, Jr Iowa Illinois Indiana Michigan

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