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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1940

Page

3

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.

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.

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.

Montclair N. J INS 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.

DES Moines 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.

Ocean City 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.

Detroit 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.

Neenah Wis 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.

Cedar Rapids Horseshoe Club 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.

Cedar Rapids Engineers Roddy Kilowatts Wilson Quakers Iowa la Plant-Choate

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.

Cecil Travis Joe Cronin Zeke Bonura Buddy Myer Joe Glenn Tom Carey Denny Gatehouse Cronin Dec Cramer Glenn Dominic di Maggio Cramer Carey di Magerio George Case Lou Finney Washington Hoston Washington Finney Leowis Foxx Walker Williams Mbonura Tabor Travis Doerr Maerab Pofaht Desautels Ferrell L Chase Peacock Galehoe Galehouse Boston Taahor Cronin Travis Myer Case Foux Avis DiMagnio Pinney DiMarelo Walker Finnes Polaht MiMagsio Poax Chase Q Chase Wilson Mits Orf Wilson Tin Ume Pires Moriarty Muhbard Ronime

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.

Evanston, Ill 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.

Buck Newsom York Lews Norman Newsom Newsom Touix Norman Buck Bobo Newsome Jie K. M Landis Dizzy Dean Browns Tigers Saturdas Detroit Red Sox Yanks Senators White Sox 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.

Iowa 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.

Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids Buchanan County Independence jAus Winneshiek Decorah Atte West Liberty Fair West Liberty Aus Fayette County West Union Jones County Fair Monticrilo Tikader Fale Ulbkader Neward County Cresco Mardin County Lidora Cedar County Tipton Benton County Yate al Vinton Delaware County Manchester

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.

Martelle 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.

Sokal Hall

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