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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1942

Page

12

Seghi's Homer Delivers Raiders 8 7 Win Over Waterloo

Seghi's eighth inning homer with two aboard gave the Raiders an 8 7 lead over Waterloo as Babe Kleiman held on for the victory. After a tense ninth inning, Schoendienst's RBI single sealed the comeback in front of about 2 000 fans at Hill Park.

Seghi Raiders Waterloo Phil Seghi Hill Park Babe Kleiman White Hawks Frazier Freiburger Monaco Cy McDonnell Seerey Greg Sory Sketchley Heinz Mapes Raider Mathey Schoendienst Kleiman Montgomery Cedar Rafids

Williamson Named UC Berkeley Head Trainer

Jack Williamson aged 34, after 12 years as assistant athletic trainer at Northwestern University in Chicago, has been signed as the new head trainer at the University of California in Berkeley, California.

Yankees pick up for stretch drive in pennant race

The Yankees win their 17th shutout of the year 3-0 over the Indians as Spud Chandler returns from injury and Buddy Hassett reopens at first base. Boston and Brooklyn also win while St Louis and Detroit gain ground in the American and National Leagues.

Austin Bealmear Associated Press Boston Red Sox Brooklyn New York Yankees Yanks Crippies Red Sox Yankees Cleveland Indians Spud Chandler Boston Buddy Hassett Chicago White Sox Joe Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phils Claude Passeau Cubs Cardinals Dodgers Phils George Kurowski New York Giants Pittsburgh Boston Braves Bucky Walters Cincinnati Reds

Mrs. Brodie Fires Another Hole in One

In Olympia at the country and golf club Mrs. H C Brodie stunned onlookers with a hole in one. Her caddie’s boastful remark preceded the shot and the achievement marked her second of the season.

Olympia H. C. Brodie Olympia Country and Golf Club

Standings and results from three-eye league and national league

Standings show Cedar Rapids Madison Springfield Waterloo Evansville Decatur with records and facing results. Friday totals list Senar Rapids Waterloo Evansville Decatur Madison Springfield games. Saturday schedule includes Waterloo Cedar Rapids Evansville Decatur Madison Springfield. National League results include St Louis Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn and New York with postponed games noted.

Ilpet. C. Rapids Madison BS Springfield Waterloo Evansville Decatur Senar Rapids Ww Lpet UL Pec New York Detroit Boston Chicago Louie Washingto Cleveland Phil'delphia Boron’ Divcapae Gs Louis Philadelphia Washington St Ee Lous Brooklyn Bean Od Pittsburgh Ctssburg Bt. Louis Shicaso Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn Yorks Pittabureh

City Net Meet yields few matches as weather disrupts schedule

Despite rain cutting the Cedar Rapids tournament, several second round results emerge. Merwin Doherty and Erwin Wasta advance in men's singles, and Schrimper reaches the women’s final rounds after two wins. Boy’s doubles Cass and Scholl reach finals. Hose and allies compete in doubles.

Cedar Rapids Bits Marwin Doherty Erwin Wasta Marilyn Schrimper Dora Jane Hamblin Ruth Basley Cass and Scholl Doherty Lupton Wasta Greenbero Rogan Simmons Doyle le Knapp Wells Ardell Corel Dean McAndrews Barbara Caruthers Schrimper McAndrews Casa Marshall Carrithera Knox Forey Flash Scholl Chadima

Decatur Clinches Third Place in Three-Eye Standings

Decatur ended with a three cellar berth after losses to Evansville, ending any hope of escaping last place. Cedar Rapids beat Waterloo 8-7 to widen its lead over Springfield, who lost 9-4 to Madison. Evansville posted 7-3 and 12-5 margins in its two wins.

Decatur Evansville Cedar Rapids Waterloo Springfield Madison

Top Teams Win in Association Race

The Associated Press reports that three leading teams won Friday night as the sprint for the American Association pennant tightens. Columbus retained a slim edge after the late victories.

Columbus

Willie Willis on Kissin Its Heat and Sweat

Willie Willis comments on kissing, saying he does not understand why people like it especially when it is hot and sweaty and a kiss is awkward and uncomfortable.

Hainline Advances In Tennis Tourney

Kansas City AP report notes Jo Anne Dunn of Des Moines faces Maxine Richardson of Oklahoma as the tennis tournament progresses with Hainline advancing to the next round.

Kansas City Hainline Kansas City, Mo Joanne Dunn Des Moines Maxine Richardson Oklahoma

Major League Box Scores Second Game

Philadelphia defeated its opponent 100 to 5 in a game that featured precise pitching by Melton Hoerst Johnson Livingston Krist White and ODea with key moments recorded by the bullpen and defense in a high scoring affair

Philadelphia Melton Hoerst Johnson Livingston Krist White O'Dea

Detroit and Washington Game Ends in Big Scoring Affair

Detroit outslugged Washington 16 to 7 as Case, York and Harris led with multi hit nights. Vernon, Lipon, Croucher and Carrasquel contributed key RBIs, while White earned the win and Wynn took the loss in a marathon 14 inning affair.

Detroit Washington Case Gehr'rer Ice Cramer Campbell McCosky UW Vernon York Harrisrf Sullivanss Roas Linon Clary Gorsia Henshaw Elghth Scarborough Wynn Lipon Croucher Vernon Harris Mmfccosky Backifices Benton Carrasquel Bullivan Zuber Gorsica White Carranquel Reibe McGowan and Quinn

Boxing Chronicle of Clee Shans and Opponents

In New York Clee Shans of 131 pounds outpoints Maxie Shapiro 15 rounds. In Augusta Georgia Bean Jack from New York at 153 pounds outpoints Billy Maye 14 043. Bellsire Ohio Carmine Faith 124 15 New York outpoints Carmelo Fenoy Inai 4 Spain Jacob La Motta 160 New York knocks Jimmy Edgar 149 1 New York Detroit in Providence Ralph Zannelli 158 outpoints Irwin Kaplan New York Bernie Miller 159 New York wins by technical knockout over Buster Beaupre Burlington 4 Amory Carlos Chaseee 125 hat aged angels outpoints ony verae de Oakland Calif 10

Associated Press New York Clee Shans Les Angeles Maxie Shapiro Bean Jack Augusta Billy Maye Bellsire Carmine Faith Carmelo Fenoy Providence Ralph Zannelli Irwin Kay) Kaplan Burlington Bernie Miller Buster Beaupre Amorly Carlos Chaseee Hat Ageles

Unknown marksman wins in a handicap at Grand American

James H Holderman, a 32 year old farmer from Morris Illinois, won trapshooting’s Grand American 200 target handicap after a shoot off with Ray Finney of Minnesota. Both scored 193x200 before the tiebreaker. Holderman hit 25 straight from the 20 yard line while Finney missed his 5th and 10th targets. Finney shot from the 23 yard line. The event drew 985 shooters. the prize neared 1570 dollars for the winner. Fred Harlow, last winner in 1908, led 11 former champions with 185x200. Walter Talbert, Detroit, finished 157x200 last year’s winner.

Vandalia James H Holderman Illinois Holderman Morris Farmer Ray Finney Minnesota Finney Fred Harlow Walter Talbert Detroit

Long Football Season Facing Hawk Hopefuls

TOWA CITY AP The Iowa Hawkeyes open the longest schedule in state history against Washington University on Sept 19. The 10 game slate includes seven at home and ends at Michigan in Ann Arbor on Nov 28. Dr Eddie Anderson to pick a 51 man squad for Sept 1 practice with 11 veterans and 23 under draft age 20. Core center positions look unsettled as sophomores vie with Diehl and Frye for center.

Towa City Iowa Washington University of St. Louis Northwestern Ohio State Michigan Ann Arbor Eddie Anderson Bill Diehl George “Red” Frye Anderson Hawkeye School

Gunder Haegg Sets Sixth World Record in Stockholm

Swedish runner Gunder Haegg lowered his sixth world record by nearly eight seconds in the 3000 meters, clocking eight minutes 1.2 seconds. Haegg now holds world marks from 1000 meters to two miles as he prepares to race in the United States indoor season with Arne Andersson.

Stockholm Sweden Gunder Haegg Arne Andersson United States Haegg Rae Larnes

Southern Leaguers Sold to Washington Senators

Chattanooga Lookouts pitcher Lou Bevil and infielder Ray Hoffman are bound for the Washington Senators after a straight sale announced by Lookouts manager Joe Engel. Bevil, a right hander, starred for Chattanooga with a standout mound season including a no hit no run win over Atlanta in July.

Chattanooga Tenn Lou Bevil Ray Hoffman Chattanooga Southern Association Lookouts Washington Senators Lookout Joe Engel Bevil Atlanta Crackers

Bears Overwhelm College All-Stars In Soldier Field Show

Chicago Bears defeated the College All-Stars 21 to 0 before a crowd of 101,000 at Soldier Field. Sid Luckman and Hugh Gallarneau led the attack with two touchdowns and a 58 yard pass, while the All-Stars were stymied by strong Bears defense and foggy conditions. The game raised about 160000 for army and navy relief.

Steve Juzwik Notre Dame Sid Luckman Chicago Bears Bears Hicago Bob Zuppke Soldier Field George Halas Illinois Stars Hugh Gallarneau Luckman Hampton Pool Gallarneau Bear Young Bussey Poo Joe Studahar Minnesota Bruce Smith All_ Stars Odo Stydahar Artec All Stars Stanton Arizona Farris Wis Cheatham Ala Polys Hargrave N.D Jacobs Okla Dudley Va.i Kmotoyic Stan Moser Tex A.M Sweiger Minn Westerall Mich

Segura Expected Back to Spark National Net Meet at Forest Hills

National championships at Forest Hills await a potential twist as Pancho Segura plans to play his first round against Ensign Ronald Edwards of Ithaca, NY. Top seeds Ted Schroeder Jr and William Talbert face stiff foes while others like Frankie Parker and Richard Hart loom in second round action with doubles also starting.

New York Forest Hills Pancho Segura Segura Ensign Ronald Edwards Ithaca Ted Schroeder, Jr Corp Gilbert Hunt, Jr Langley Field William Talbert Cincinnati E. Victor Seixas, Jr Philadelphia Wee Frankie Parker Los Angeles Richard Hart Miami Parker Jack Geller

Tigers Recall Five Minor League Aces

Detroit Tigers announce five farm club players will join the major league club at season end. Dick Wakefield from Beaumont Texas is named Texas League MVP and Hoot Evers from Illinois plans to report, along with Charles Fuchs L. D. Meyer and Al Unser from Winston Salem Buffalo and Beaumont.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Dick Wakefield Walter Tigers L. D Dutch” Meyer Buffalo al Unser Winston-Salem N. C

Seahawks Fall to Army at Jones Fair 17 to 10

At Monticello Jones county fair Camp Grant nine defeated Otto Vogels Iowa City Seahawks 17 to 10 in a slow, ragged game. Camp Grant built a nine-run fifth inning after a two-run fourth. Wrona hit a bases loaded homer for the Army. Racing results followed with trot and pace events and prize purses listed. Fairfax Gun club opens Sunday for practice at 2 pm.

Monticello Camp Grant Otto Vogel Iowa City Wrona Army Navy Bernardi Postask Blanken Fitck Bonzell Kien Jenkins

Alsab Favored in American Derby

Alsab seeks his third major stakes win in the American Derby at Chicago facing six rivals. The bay Good Goods-Wild Chant colt, already a Preakness and Withers winner, chased derby and Belmont placements and becomes the odds-on favorite after Shut Out was scratched.

Chicago Alsab Bay Son of Good Goods Wild Chant Greentree Stables Shut Out

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