All-Star Game Centered On Legendary Batters And Substitutions
Baseball writers note stars like Gehrig Foxx and DiMaggio excelled in past all-star games while others struggled for hits and defense. Cecil Travis replaces Red Rolfe for the American League lineup in St Louis with Hank Leiber exiting the National League squad due to illness.
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Travis
Rolfe
Chicago
Cecil Travis
Washington Senators
Robert A
Red” Rolfe
New York Yankees
St Louis
William Harridge
Harridge
Cubs
Hank Leiber
Baseball leaders shine in batting and pitching stats
Medwick strengthens his lead in runs batted in while Goodman remains the only batter ever hit by a pitched ball in these games. Hubbell and Dean share 10 strikeouts, Gomez tops with three wins and one loss, Gehrig strikes out seven in six games, and Gehringer is the only player with more than one stolen base.
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Gabby Hartnett
Johnny Mize
Paul Waner
Wally Berger
Frisch
Gehrig
Medwick
Ival Goodman
Carl Hubbell
Dizzy Dean
Lefty Gomez
Gehringer
Freshman Tennis Champion Crowned as Marx Triumphs
Arthur Marx of Southern California won the intercollegiate freshman tennis title by defeating Billy McGehee of Tulane 7-9 6-2 6-2 6-3. Seymour Greenberg of Northwestern and George Toley of Southern California advanced to the varsity final after upsets and come-from-behind wins. The varsity final was set for Sunday.
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Montclair
N. J
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Arthur Marx
Southern California
Billy McGehee
Tulane
Seymour Greenberg
Northwestern
George Toley
Greenberg
Isadore Bellis
Pennsylvania
Toley
Myron McNamara
Baer Louis clash eyed. boxing notes from Chicago
The column surveys heavyweights and contenders with Max Baer pursuing a September bout versus Joe Louis. It lists former champs who challenged twice, living ex-champs, managers and sponsors, upcoming bouts, salary figures, and regional happenings shaping the boxing scene.
Vee Green Takes Drake Athletics Chief Role
V J Green named athletic director at Drake University succeeding E O Williams who will remain basketball coach Williams had led the department eight years Green, already head football coach for seven years, will continue coaching football golf and baseball at Drake Des Moines AP.
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V. J
Vee) Green
Drake University
E. O
Bill) Williams
Williams
Green
Wilberforce Girl Defeats Miss Walsh in 100 Meter Dash
In Ocean City New Jersey Jean Lane of Wilberforce University upset Polish star Stella Walsh by winning the 100 meter dash in 12 seconds flat. Walsh defended titles in the 200 meter dash and the broad jump, though Lane did not compete in those events.
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N. J
Stella Walsh
America
Wilberforce University
Jean Lane
Miss Walsh
Wilberforce
Iowa Girl Leads Archery Meet In Dearborn Opener
Miss Eloise Lapp of Iowa City Iowa led the women's division with 1,012 points to top more than 100 archers in the opening rounds of the fourteenth Midwestern Archery Association tournament at Ford Athletic Field Dearborn. Marvin Schmidt of Chicago also led the field in the event. The tournament continues Sunday.
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Iowa
Bobby Riggs Wins to Meet Parker in Fox River Valley Final
Bobby Riggs of Chicago, the top ranked player, edged Don McNeill of Gilahams City in a five set semifinal 6 8 6 1 2 6 6 2 Be, advancing to face Frankie Parker of Los Angeles who defeated Welby Van Horn 6 4 11 9 7 5.
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Bobby Riggs
Chicago
Don McNeill
Gilahams City
Riggs
Frankie Parker
Los Angeles
Welby van Horn
Local Horseshoe Clubs Meet in Dubuque Match
The Cedar Rapids Horseshoe Club travels to Dubuque for a 2 p.m. match at Eagle Point park courts against the Dubuque club. Cedar Rapids previously won a summer contest. Cedar Rapids players include R. Sheetz J. Jeager C. Gillin L. Nost F. Jelnick and B. Stoney.
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Dubuque
Eagle Point Park
Cedar Rapids
R. Sheetz
J. Jeager
C. Gillin
L. Nost
F. Jelnick
B. Stoney
M and J Race Heads Toward Week Ten
The M and J league narrows to a five team title race with Cedar Rapids Engineers out of contention. The key clash is Roddy Kilowatts versus Wilsons on Monday night as Quakers also chase first place with Cedar Rapids. Friday features Iowa Manufacturers against La Plant Choate.
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Quakers
Iowa
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Indians Rally for Seven Three Win in Fifth Inning
Washington errors and timely hitting fuel a six run fifth as the Indians defeat the Senators 7-3. Cecil Travis miscue opens the flood, Buddy Myer boots a ball, Joe Glenn drives in Cronin, Tom Carey bats for Gatehouse and scores, Dominic DiMaggio lining a three bagger helps plate Cramer and Carey, DiMaggio scores on a misplayed liner by George Case.
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Joe Cronin
Zeke Bonura
Buddy Myer
Joe Glenn
Tom Carey
Denny Gatehouse
Cronin
Dec Cramer
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Lou Finney
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Marble captures North Shore women’s title in Evanston
Alice Marble, America's top player, defeated Virginia Wolfenden of Los Angeles 6-4 6-3 to win the North Shore women's singles championship in Evanston. Wolfenden reached the final after a series of strong wins.
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Alice Marble
North Shore
Virginia Wolfenden
Los Angeles
Buck Newsom A Man's Man Despite His Talk
Story profiles Buck Newsom known as Touix Norman and nicknamed Buck Bobo Showboat and Windy. The veteran pitcher and talker defies critics, recalls key moments with the Browns Tigers and Senators, and notes his long career including a 12th straight win in recent season.
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Bobo
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Jie
K. M Landis
Dizzy Dean
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Indians
Harness racing blooms and bets mark Eastern Iowa circuit
A survey of barnstorming horse stars and the new faces in Iowa Wisconsin Illinois and Minnesota fairs notes Betty Dillon a fast mare whose early promise faded as she struggled to place. Top purses rise above 125 with Wapello seeking sanction for three races during the homecoming fair. Race results from Waverly Independence and Cedar Rapids highlight fast miles and promising youngsters for 1940.
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Wisconsin
Ilinois
Minnesota
Betty Dillon
Patton
Wapello
Fairgrounds
Eastern lows oncent Circuit pace entries close July 31
Mardin County Fair at Lidora runs Aug 7 to 21 with trotting and pacing events. Added $125 and $175 purses for several trots and paces across Aug 8 to Aug 21, with entries closing July 31. Cedar County Fair at Tipton features Aug 7 to 19 trots and Aug 8 to 23 trots with $150 purses and July 31 entry deadline.
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Comets at Martelle in afternoon play game
The Cedar Rapids Comet host Martelle this afternoon at 2 oclock in a local world play event at Martelle.
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Cedar Rapids
Vartelle
Tann Contunto Fish and Game Club Meeting
There will be a meeting at 7 pm Monday of the Tann Contunto Fish and Game Club in Sokal Hall.
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