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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1940

Page

15

Frierson Paces Raiders To 13-5 Win Over Springfield

Buck Frierson led the Raiders with a homer two doubles and a single as Cedar Rapids powered past Springfield 13-5 at Hill Park. The 3,000 plus fans saw Hershey Workman and Semezak contribute extra base hits while Stan Gehrke started strong before control faltered. Ray Ponta closed it out.

Hershey Semezak Workman Gehrke UST United States Buck Frierson Springfield Hill Park Tipton “Pioneers Cedar Rapids Frierson Stan Gehrke Raiders A.W.O.L Woodruff Ray Pont A

Del Jones Returns to Raider Outfield Tonight

Del Jones, top hitter in the Three-Eye league last season, is set to play in the Raider outfield tonight replacing George Bink who will be suspended. The game features Springfield’s right hander Cronin, who beat the Raiders ten days ago, and a fleet Raiders infield that turned two double plays while piling up early runs.

del Jones Raider George Bink Bink

Inning action fuels runs as Hershey leads in Springfield series

In a lively game, Hershey lists multiple hits and runs with Stroble, Frierson, Wessels and Gehrke contributing. Hornsby and Hansen factor into scoring plays amid defensive miscues, with De Bruhl, Morjoseph, and Bink involved in key moments. Manager Marquardt eyes Jim Gravin for the Springfield finale as Cedar Rapids and Marion guests.

Hershey Frierson Wessels Flore Tatals Springfield Schulte Woodruff Assence Srharein Rusch Stroble Springer Efre Morjesenh Viernabs Hansen Cronin DeBrucht Peter Keller Stalder Peneerees Springfield Hornsby Workman Bink Gehrke Playhouse Blaze Morjoseph de Bruhl Fiore Ollie Marquardt Jim Gravin Cub Scouts of Cedar Rapids Marion

Galento Baer Set for 15 Round Title Prospect Fight

In Jersey City AP reports Tony Galento and Max Baer collide in a 15 round bout at the ball park Tuesday night expected before 30 000 fans. The winner earns a shot at Joe Louis in September with Galento favored to advance. Baer seeks payback after a prior loss, while promoter Mike Jacobs eyes a Louis rematch.

Jersey City Tony Galento Max Baer Ball Park Tony Joe Louis Galento Baer Louis Galenta Mike Jacobs Big Negro

Browns Hang Nifty Licking on Indians

The St Louis Browns beat the Cleveland Indians 2 1 as Elden Auker faltered late but allowed eight hits. Harland Clift homered and Rip Radcliff added a double and scored on a wild pitch. The Browns’ win pulled Cleveland's margin to one game over Detroit while the Cardinals edged the Reds 3 2 and the Dodgers beat the Phillies 4 3. Enos Slaughter hit two homers for St Louis.

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Standings and schedules across leagues in one sheet

Standings for THREE-I league show Clinton Evansville Madison Moline Decatur Waterloo and Springfield with daily results and Tuesday games. Other sections list NL and AL standings with teams Cleveland St Louis Detroit Chicago New York Philadelphia and Boston, plus Monday results and Tuesday matchups. The compilation includes game scores and upcoming schedules across multiple divisions and cities.

Clinton Evansville Act Madison Springfield Moline Decatur Waterloo Cedar Springfield Madison Springsfield Cleveland GIA St Louis Detroit Chicago Boston New York Washington Philadelphia St. Louis Wil Cincinnati Ipittsburgh Brooklyn Pittsburgh

Tigers Beat White Sox as Newsom Extends Win Streak

Detroit out hit Chicago 6-5 in an 8-1 victory with Buck Newsom earning his eleventh straight win. The Yankees and Senators combined for 20 hits but New York won 8-4 aided by five Washington errors and Hal Chase’s wildness. The Athletics and Red Sox produced the day’s sole slugging 9-1 game.

Chicago Cubs Buck Newsom Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Tigers New York Yankees Washington Senators Washington Hal Chase Philadelphia Athletics Boston Red Sox

Watkins Clinches First Half Title In Town Valley Play

Watkins defeats Newhall 8-5 to secure the first half championship in the Town Valley League. Norway outscored Atkins 16-6 while Van Horne beat Williamsburg 10-3. Scoring details reference Baphitt Vig Schmidt Stogher McMurray Pooch Frimmel and others.

Watkins Newhall Norway Atkins van Horne Williamsburg Watk Flatking Baphitt Vig Schmidt Stoghertkins Ees McMurray and Pooch Frimmel Alt Williamsbure Bruce Shanahan de Woody Farbach

Dodgers Triumph Over Phillies In National League

Dodgers beat the Phillies 4 to 3 after a 9 inning effort. Brakan and Reese fielded errors, Medwick and Walker delivered key hits, Pressnell earned the win. Mulcahy took the loss.

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Clinton Still Holds First by One Game in Three-Eye Race

Clinton and Cedar Rapids remain a game apart in the contest to lead the Three-Eye. The Giants beat Evansville 6-5 to stay on pace with the Raiders as Bees rallied briefly. Waterloo crushed Decatur 6-1, Bill Prince helped stop the Commies with two hits. Moline defeated Madison 11-4 behind early scoring and 16 total hits.

Clinton Cedar Rapids Giants Raiders Evansville Bees Gorman Anderson Waterloo Decatur White Hawks Bill Prince Moline Madison

Maquoketa Valley Scores Open Second Half in Different Wins

Special to The Gazette Dyersville Dutchmen suffer first half setback as Farmersburg tops them 7 to 5. Strawberry Point slips past Cascade 5 to 4, Guttenburg Giants beat Monticello 4 to 1, Worthington loses 10 to 2 at Elkport. Detailed box scores list Etzel Krieser Soone, Bush Horstmann, Dunsmoor Shingledecker Weynat Kane McDermott among players.

Dyersville Maquoketa Valley New Life Dyersville Dutchmen Farmersburg Strawberry Point Cascade Guttenburg Giants Monticello Worthington Elkport Tkport Etzel Krieser Soone Bush Horstmann Farmersburs Wilker Mueller van Freet Brueckner Dunsmoor Shingledecker Weynat Kane McDermott

Rath's Win 7-0 Powers Brandon-Rath Team Victory

Brandon Rath's Packing company team defeated Brandon Sunday 7-0 with proceeds benefiting the high school band.

Rath Sreclat the Gazette Brandon

Van Lingle Mungo to Coach Dodgers

Pitcher Van Lingle Mungo of the Brooklyn Dodgers will rejoin the club as a coach after informing the team he underwent surgery on his ailing right shoulder at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He plans to rejoin the team once discharged.

Philadelphia van Lingle Mungo Brooklyn Dodgers Mungo Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore

Haub Wins Big Ten Player Award for Iowa Pitching

Harold Haub of Rockwell City Iowa has been named the Big Ten most valuable player by conference coaches. Haub led the league with four wins and no defeats in 1939 and posted 11 victories in 13 games this season, with 44 strikeouts and 14 walks in 58 23 innings. He captained Iowa with Jimmy George and recently signed with Elmira of the Eastern League.

Iowa City Harold Haub Rockwell City University of Iowa Big Ten E. G. Schroeder Hawkeye Iowa Jimmy George Dubuque Haub George Elmira N. Y

Dempsey Knocks Out Rassler In Two Rounds

In a rough exhibition, Jack Dempsey delivers a two round knockout on a tumbling opponent, grimacing and grunting throughout. Buck Frierson hits his third homer in two days as the Raiders pound Springfield 13 to 5. Newsom extends his win streak to 11 with a Tigers victory over the White Sox. Cincinnati loses, Dodgers win, keeping the NL race tight. Prince twirls two hits for Waterloo over Decatur. Clinton and Moline also win. Dodgers reinstate Van Lingle Mungo as coach. Don McNeill claims the collegiate tennis title. Baer and Galento pick their favorites in tonight’s bout. Passeau drives in the deciding run for Pirates against the Cubs. Quakers down Lighters in M and J league 5.

Jack Dempsey Waterloo Decatur Clinton Moline Dodgers van Lingle Mungo Don McNeill Baer Galento Claude Passeau Pirates Cubs Paul Waner Quakers

Dempsey Proves He's An Old, Tired Boxer

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey at 45 returns to the ring in Atlanta to KO wrestler Clarence Luttrell in four minutes 58 seconds. Luttrell sustains a broken nose and cuts. Dempsey admits the performance showed he needs more work and may not pursue a full comeback. The crowd numbered about 106000 with gross receipts around 15000 as Dempsey hints at uncertain future.

Cash Register Jack Dempsey Manassa Mauler Clarence Luttrell Dempsey Itlanta, Ga Nat Fleisher Groaner King Levinsky

North Liberty Softball Suffer 11-0 Loss to Lisbon at Mount Vernon

Lisbon defeated North Liberty 11 to 0 at Mount Vernon on Sunday. Pitcher Van Fosson and catcher Bova led Lisbon. North Liberty battery was Les LeGrand and Ray Lininger.

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