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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1940

Page

2

Roosevelt Hotel Beats Davenport For District Title

Roosevelt Hotel rallies past Davenport 6-5 at Daniels Park to claim the district title in a tense state tournament leadup. Tyvrdik homered twice and tripled for eight total bases, while Davenport threatened late but could not overtake the Hotel.

Roosevelt Hotel Davenport American Legion Sa’eagas Daniels Park Steet Erie Mason City Terdik Tresnak Hurveh Francis Dan Makeever Midge Makeever Folkers Day Hurych Ebner Makeover Turdik Davenport Roosevelt Hotel

Davenport Aces Pro Am Meet With Large Local Turnout

Davenport plans to field its largest delegation outside Cedar Rapids as 18 entrants from Credit Island and six from Rock Island Arsenal compete in the pro-amateur meet. Notables include Joe Von Maur Dr Paul Barton Alan Howard George Skinner and Yale alum Howard.

Davenport Cedar Rapids Joe von Maur Paul Barton Alan Howard George Skinner Howard Yale University Barton Waterloo Des Moines Sioux City

Wilson teams lead in softball leagues

Wilson’s top the Open league while Armstrongs and Beck's Athletic Goods follow. The Fraternal leagues were delayed by the holiday with postponed games. Local matchups include C S A against Franklin Athletic club and Trinity Lutheran facing Trinity M E teams in coming weeks.

Schuker Motors Waterloo Softball Association Wilson's Armstrongs Beck's Athletic Goods Whizzer White Hope Hibben Armstrong's Leonard Eye the Light Company CS A Eagles Ca.n Knights of Columbus Il.o0.f Packers Union Westminster Trinity M. E Central Park Pres Trinity Lutheran Hamous Schrodermier I Lana Stroleny

Ad Kiefer Breaks Two World Records in Swimming Meet

Adolf Kiefer of the Towers club Chicago broke two world marks at the National Men’s Senior AAU meet in Santa Barbara California winning the 110 yard backstroke. He lowered the 190 yard backstroke world record from 15.5 to 58.1 seconds and the 100 meter backstroke record from 1 0 4 8 to 1 0 4 2 seconds with a 35.5 second 112 yard event win.

Santa Barbara Calif Adolf Kiefer The Towers Club Chicago Kiefer

Derringer Delivers Shutout as Phillies Beat Giants 4-0

Philadelphia routs New York 4 to 0 behind a one hit effort from Derringer. Offense starts in the first inning with a four run spree, as Deringer and teammates combine for a decisive win. Roster notes include Cuccinello Witek Rizzo and Brasan as key contributors.

Whiladelphia New York Aldh OA Bay Witek Nighe Dean Lynn McCarthy Philadelphia Frrots Marts Rucker Bragan Brasan Cuccinello Rizzo Higbe Dein Balk Hisbe Ritcher Ooetz Pinelli Reardon

Collins Radio Net League Winners Push in Tennis

Collins Radio and Ford No 1 led the net league week with wins over La Plante and Hart PF defeating Zatub and Morzan PF. Quaker Oats Cherry Burrell and others secured victories while several matches ended in defaults or two set margins.

Ford la Plante ‘Hoate Collins Radin-Peniek Hart Zatub CRI Quaker Oats-Cherry-Burrell G-Peneynamp Osborne A. Peterson Bishop Buckrier LPC Sromek Johnston

Forest Field and Stream Fishing Notes and Trials

Forest Field and Stream reports anglers Ollie Marquardt Mike Blaze and Stan Gehrke fishing near Alisades dam catching twelve catfish and two crappies. The piece discusses fishing ethics bait myths and surface lure techniques and notes Minnesota reports are skeptical of splashy baits.

Alisades Dam Ollie Marquardt Mike Blaze Stan Gehrke Cain

Fishermen boast big catch at Sand Lake and across Minnesota

Eddie Marsoun and his two daughters displayed a 16 fish string including pike, walleyes, and perch hauled near Deer River Minnesota. Reports cite bass catches at Macbride, Spicer, and Eldora with notes on gear, rain floods, and varied local fishing conditions around northern Minnesota rivers and lakes.

Eddie Marsoun D Street Sand Lake Minn Deer River Marsoui Frank Kula Prairieburg Janice Mary Lou Pine Lake Eldora Delhi

Pairings for First Qualifying Round

A long list of names by city appears detailing first qualifying round pairings for a competition. Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Clinton, Des Moines, Mount Vernon, and other Iowa cities are represented with numerous participants such as John Jacobs, Bern ie Stetser, James McPartland, Tom Hoak, Don Taylor, Verne Marshall, and H. Cherry Jr. The roster spans clubs and individuals across multiple towns, with no clear single outcome.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Combinata Lisuing Vania Dacohs John Cares Billy McPartland Sid Richardson Creston Ed Updecraff Centerville Tinse John Jacobs Cedar Rapids Richardson Bob McKee Nex Mainee Has Junge Davenport Ernie Parry Jerry Kettler Davensport Bernie Stetser Tom ‘Iiuke James McPartland R. Gibbs Marengo M McElroy Waterloo Bob Dunkelbers Louie Walker Watercry J Powell Truman Plantz Rock Island Mabis Chase Des Moines Ed Tabor Independence G. J. Meir Sioux City Bob Dixon Vic Stafford Ed Soboda Cedar Rapides Max Felts Heinie Jensen Francois Florana Don Byrnes Bill Lammers Oral Evans Mount Vernon Lyle Cooper Jim Ese John Shimek Ocle Trimble Jim Jennison Jim Kinz Paul van Horn Alex Mitchell Cedar Ramius Joe Aisko Cedar_ Rapids M. Bittner Marion G Horner Frank Cohert Spencer J Fredericks Jack Flack T J. Rothe Myron Entker Iowa City Leo Gaulocher George Rover Verne Bales William Eckerlohr Fred Weickhorst Robert Cores Jack Showalter Vinton Bill Vessey John Medals Jim Wilson Sid Liebsohn P Reus J Farrell H. Cherry Jr M. Wright George Halles F. D. Smith Jim Gordon Mount Vernon Earl Bapty C. J. Willes Capton F Casteline Tipton W Crossiey Ed Thompson J. _H. Bell W. E. Dunshee Cedar Rapid Verne Marshall Frank Welch D. E. Beardsiey E. J Cares F Blaine Roy Law J. FF. Carey R Searles E. Mesward Cedar Falls R. F. Neilson J. Lindsey Pete Topic Guy Iverson Doug Boynton G. Ravenscroft Stan Peterson Ed Wadsworth H L. Morehead Webb Dock Howard Johnston R. S. Ferris B.J Moon Fred Smith Tom Crabbe Harold Graves Harry Chechmen Ceder Rapiss Karl Blaise H Taylor Ceder Rapids Craven Isminetleworth A. L. Augustine Clair Bloomhall A. H. Sarcent Howard Cherry

Mrs Hubbell Gives Birth To Giants Pitcher Son

New York AP report says Mrs Carl Hubbell, wife of veteran pitcher Carl Hubbell of the Giants, gave birth to a son Friday night at Woman's Hospital in New York.

NEW York Carl Hubbell New York Giants Woman's Hospital

Buck Newsom Beats Browns for No 12

Philadelphia A's rally to an 8-7 win over the New York Yankees as Frankie Hayes delivers a game winning two base hit after initial ruling of a homer. Benny McCoy and Dick Seibert score in the ninth as Hadley takes the loss. Beckman credited with the win.

Philadelphia Frankie Hayes Benny McCoy Philadelphia A’s New York Yankees McCoy Dick Seibert Hayes Athletics Bump Hadley New York Crosettiss T Lillard K'bocker Keller T O.moses DiM'rio Selkirk MJ Johnsons Dickey Steberu Gordon J Hayes Dilsten Ib Ichapman Adley Murphy P OD Brancatoss Ross Miles Beckmann Rubeling Dahlsten Lillard Moses Johnson Knickerbocker Rufffine Hadley Murphy Ruffing Fitts Pone Beckman Hadey Amobphés Grieve Summers and Rue

Horseshoe Results From Last Week

Quaker Oats Co No 1 defeated Quaker Oats Co No 3 124 Wilson and Co defeated City Water Works 11 5 Link Belt Speeder defeated Hubbard Ice Co 18 0

Quaker Oats Co Wilson and Co City Water Works Hubbard Ice Co Wilson Quaker Data la Plant-Choate Quaker Penick Ford Wilkan Hubbard Pittshhurch St Louis Wilson's Handley Brown Gustine Penick and Wilson Elliott Vaucanss $ Timise I'Moore Oats Co Noilson Bauers Martin Mr Brown Grafton Yotols Grishater L Mik DiMaggio I Walser Owen Pittshureh Warneke Hale St. Louis Vaughan Marion Krumm van Robays Slaughter Wanksa Herry Marion Vaughan R Andrews Ohays McDonoush Elliott Moore McQuiston Vee Fletcher Louvar Fietcher de Jassee Fittshuran M. Inisht Mrown Warnecke Bowers M. Frown T. Bartesh of Bauers Tone M * Ne Hall—Awen Curtis Bee Brown Sears Dunn Jordan Thenhaus

Wilson's Wholesale Leads in Allied Industrial Golf Standings

Wilson's Wholesale Market extends its Division 1 lead by eleven points over La Plant Choate Bulldozers as the league nears the stretch. In Division II La Plant-Choate's Tampers top a tight pack, just 3.14 points ahead of the rest, with Collins Radio Assembly and AUS LOBEL Metro close behind.

Allied Industrial Golf League Wilson’s AUS Lobel Metro Collins Radio Assembly la Plant-Choate Wilson's Corn Kings Honeymead P. M. Lattner Mfg Co Howard Martin Martin Wilson Fine Co Collins Radio Engineers Quaker Oats Schumachers Towa Reddy Iilewarts Quaker Nts Penick & Ford Douglas Starch Lova Mis Co Crushers Quaker Oats Behumachers Wileson Lieht Co Roddy la Plant-Choate Tamopers la Plant-Choats Roadbuilders Ta Wilson JB Honeymead TF Wilson Tendermades Eac Mo Laitner Mfg Co Penick & Ford Brer Penick & Ford Iowa Mis, Co Colling Radio Ison Oneymead Penick Ford Fenick Song Mie Co Supie Nick Ute Suatmer Mig. Co Quaker Oats

Brooklyn Keeps Win Streak With 2-0 Victory

In a doubleheader summary, Brooklyn extends its winning streak to seven with a 2-0 win as Lopez scores the decisive run for the Pirates. The Pirates, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh play a tight game with key plays and errors noted by the umpires Jorda Sears and Dunn.

Lopez Pirates Fitsburgh St. Louis Handley Milindgb Gustine O'Slauwterrf Vaushan Mizelle Fletcher O'Padrett van Rivsif DeLancey DiMaseioacl DiMoore Lanier jDoyle McGee Russell Pittsburgh Orengo Padeett Vanehan Martin Padgett Moore Slaughter Vans Robays Elltiott Elliott Vaughan Mize Vaughan Fletcher Slaughter van Robnays barces—Vaughan Fletcher Moore Klinger Fletcher Vaushan Fletcher Lanning Pittsburch Barases Sewell Lanning Atchinson Doyle Russel Lanahan Kinser Ity Hutchinson Oipone Lannins Jorda, Sears and Dunn Timr

Indians face internal strife as Vitt questioned by players

The column details unrest within the Cleveland Indians over manager Oscar Vitt. Players say Vitt avoids direct input, leaving decisions to a chosen pitcher while others rally for harmony. Other notes include golf news and potential IA baseball moves.

Cleveland Oscar Vitt Vitt Hal Trosky Pointblank Trosky Slapnicka Indians Witt Bradley

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