Budge Wins All England Title in Straight Sets
J Donald Budge of Oakland defeated Bunny Austin of England 6-1 6-0 6-3 to capture the Wimbledon singles title for the second straight year. Crowds of 20 000 watched as Budge dominated, completing the tournament without dropping a set. Austin announces retirement from big time tennis.
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Calif
Henry Wilfred
Bunny) Austin
England
Queen Mary
Duke and Duchess of Kent
Budge
Austin
Ambledon
J. Donald Budge
Oakland
Tilden
Henner Henkel
Germany
Sarah Palfrey Fabyan
Boston
Bobby Heine-Miller
Margaret Morphew
Track Aces Gather For National Meet
National A A U and junior championships draw top U S track stars in Buffalo with 500 athletes competing for gold medals and 40 trips to Europe. Notable entrants include Glenn Cunningham Archie San Romani Louis Zamperini Ray Maljott Fred Walcott and Charley Fenske. Winners earn spots on the U S team to tour Europe.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Glenn Cunningham
Archie San Romani
Louis Zamperini
Ray Maljott
Fred Walcott
Charley Fenske
Europe
U. S
Pirates Come Fast In National Race
The Pittsburgh Pirates under Pie Traynor climbed from fifth to second in the National League standings by June after a 17 18 start. June produced 16 wins and 7 losses with road success, including a series sweep of the Giants and a 3 1 victory over Cincinnati to move Reds from second.
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New York
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pie Traynor
Pirates
Traynor
Polo Grounds
Giants
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Reds
Girl Hikes 16 Miles To Win Five Cent Bet
Regina Saskatchewan report describes Gwen Dolyn Gunn of Henribourg who walked sixteen miles to win a five cent bet with Gustave Baudais. He doubted she could make the trek and paid up after the pair completed the hike amid blisters and a firm resolve.
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Regina
Gwendolyn Gunn
Henribourg
Gustave Baudais
Miss Gunn
Baudais
Major League Leaders from United Press Baseball Standings
Batting leaders include Gab Averill of the Indians with a .384 average and 62 runs. Other top hitters are Lombnardt of the Reds and Trosky of the Indians among leaders in hits and runs. Home run and RBI leaders feature Greenberg of the Tigers and Gehringer of the Tigers with strong totals.
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United Press
Gab Averill
Indians
Lombnardt
Reds
Trosky
Sears Ata
Greenbern
Tigers
Resereenves
York
Giants
Foxx
Red
Sone Gehringer
Greenberg
Lewis
Senators
McCormick
Fox
Moody Jacobs Feud Revived at Wimbledon on Saturday
Henry McLemore reports a renewed clash between Helen Moody and Helen Jacobs on Wimbledon center court. After overcoming injuries and setbacks both reached the final, recalling their famous 1935 showdown and promising a dramatic rematch as crowds gather in London.
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New York
Helen Wills Moody
Helen Jacobs
Hatfield
McCoy
Center Court
California
Helens
Berkeley
Moody
Mrs. Moody
Hilda Sperling
Mary Hardwick
Miss Jacobs
Wimbledon
London
Forest Hills
Brazil Wage Averages in Factory and Trade Sectors
The report places the average monthly wage in Brazilian factories at about 11.05 dollars and the average wage for those in commerce and trade at about 12.38 dollars.
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Brazil
Filbert Anemia Saps Raiders Star In Bleak Baseball Note
The column notes Alex Filbert's decline with Cedar Rapids as he battles anemia after a health check by President Harry Johnson and Cap Crossley. It cites batting .225 in 1937, compares him to last year, and mentions a doctor prescribed treatment to restore strength and form.
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Alex Filbert
Harry Johnson
Cap Crossley
Raiders
New York Giants
Cedar Rapids
Johnson
Crossley
Filbert
Louis
Joe
Max Schmeling
Baer
Iowa Valley All-Star Game Set Sunday at Norway
Walford finalizes plans for the Iowa Valley league All-star game to be held Sunday at Norway with North and South squads chosen from the region. North will be managed by Carl Matter of Atkins, and South by George Shultz of Watford, with captains Ahrens and Pickart. A 1 30 band concert precedes the 2 30 game and remarks by Harry E. Weichman.
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Walford
Norway
Carl Matter
Atkins
George Shultz
Watford
Adolph Ahrens
Newhall
Jeff Pickart
Harry E. Weichman
Benton County
L. Werner
W. Fry
van Horne
South
Porter Vie
Gerald McGregor
Joe Becker
Keith Kimm
Blairstown
Arl Holland
Victor Srutz
Sylvester Schulte
Kenneth Hibbens
Guy Bruce
Earl St. Germain
Kenneth Lee
George Schultz
Jr. Walford
Henry Harbert
Milton Pickart
Clyde Pickart
Russell Wehde
Watkins
Golf Pros Vie for 1938 PGA Championship Trophy
A field of 120 professionals led by Denny Shute and Ralph Guldahl will begin July 10 with two 18 hole qualifying rounds for the 1938 PGA Championship and $15,000 prize. The top 63 from 36 holes advance to match play at Shawnee Country Club, with Shute exempt as defending champion but competing for the Alex Smith memorial trophy.
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New York
Denny Shute
West Newton
Mass
Ralph Guldahl
Madison
Professional Golfers Association
Shawnee Country Club
Shawnee
Delaware
Shute
Alex Smith
Wild Fireworks Terrify City Neighborhood
Neighbors fled to cellars as rockets shattered a hot dog stand window and fireworks exploded with a din. A youth named Junior disappeared then returned after medical aid and surveyed a scene likened to a Sino-Japanese battlefield.
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Junior
City Briefs and Personals Item Summary
City briefs note a theft report from Nick Hill of a dark green ladder valued at 10 dollars and church notices preview services at Shueyville United Brethren and Sunshine Mission. Clayton Markham, 31, was fined 25 dollars for intoxication and disturbing the peace. church youth night at the Church of God is led by Rev. R N Coolidge.
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Clayton Markham
Center Street
Thomas B Powell
Sunshine Mission
Young People's Society of
The
Church of God
R. N. Coolidge
Local residents cited in theft and fraud reports
J E Homer of 102 First Avenue Ww reported to police that he accepted a bad check for 19 40 for a meal ticket and detectives traced the writer. Mt Zion Baptist church plans a July 4 barbecue and events at Riverside park. An employee of Sears Roebuck reported a man attempted to pass a bad check and flee after failing to return. L B Gregson 1007 Fourth Ave SE reported his auto stolen then recovered when found by his wife in Blairstown and returned to Cedar Rapids.
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J. E. Homer
First Avenue
Mt. Zion
Sears Roebuck Company
Kansas City
L. B. Gregson
Fourth Avenue SE
Blairstown
Public Library Closed July 4 Holiday Notices
The public library and all sub stations will be closed on Monday July 4. Tuesday hours: Community House 3 30 to 5 30 p m Daniels Park 872 Center Point road 3 30 to 5 30 and 6 30 to 8 30 Northwest station 811 avenue NW 3 to 5 30 Sixteenth avenue SW 75 Sixteenth avenue SW to 5 30
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Community House
Daniels Park
Center Point Road
Northwest
Avenue
Sixteenth Avenue
Sixteenth Avenue SW
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