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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1939

Page

12

Raiders Rally in Ninth for 5-2 Win Over Bloomington

Cedar Rapids Raiders score three in the ninth on a Bloomington error to break a 2-2 tie. Marquardt’s squad gains solo possession of third place and trails leaders Fansville and Decatur by one game. Bink, Talosa, and Skurski spark the late rally as Arntzen yields ten hits with five strikeouts.

Raiders Bloomington Loomington Cedar Rapids Fansville Decatur Raders del Jones Walt Walsh George Bink Hen Ernic ‘Alos Dams Foth Talos Marquardt Mike Blazos OSS Auin Oe Skurski Wdy Orie Arntzen Schmitz Springfield Ames Aline Dentur Iarauardt Bink Talosa Skurski Fannally J. Skurski Akurski Adams Bave Janes Sneriitesstoth Ponte Galle Mallating Nogino Maruardt Walsh Runa Matanardt Blan Bink Ales Joomington Strukenuts Ny Schmitz Murphy and Streets

Post Office Team Beats National Guard 7-5

The Cedar Rapids Post Office softball team defeated Company of the National Guard Sunday at Owen City, 7 to 5, in a competitive city league game.

Cedar Rapids

Golf Open Qualifying Draws Second Round Contests

Golfers led by Ralph Guldahl Paul Parks and Fay Coleman shot 68 to top the first round while controversy swirled over Herman Densmore Shute remaining in the field after an executive committee decision. Jimmy Hines and other strikers withheld play as talks continued behind Coleman and Parks on the soft par 72 layout at Pomonok Country Club Flushing.

Ty Lawton Carven Pomonok Country Club Flushing N. Y INS Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbets Field Paul Runyan Ralph Guldah Madison N. J Sam Parks Pittsburgh Fay Coleman Culver City Calif Herman Densmore Shute Shute Jimmy Hines Joe Duffers Coleman Guldahl Parks Ben Ifugan Tony Joy Dick Metz Henry Picard Gene Sarazen Ky Laffoon Byron Nelson Billy Burke Johnny Revolta Horton Smith Denny Shute Leo Diegel Walter Hagen Sam Snead Jacobs Mason City Cedar Rapids Country Club Galf Ruth Smith Ottumwa Kathleen Carey Cedar Rapids Jo Macrae Ames Minneapolis Waterloo Miss Estabroks Joe Furnas Des Moines Miss Macrae Newton

Johnny Jacobs 72 At Mason City Qualifier

Sid Richardson of Creston led with a 71 at par 71 as Johnny Jacobs of Cedar Rapids and Johnny Kraft of Oelwein shared second with 72 in Mason City amateur qualifier. Cedar Rapids crews led team race with four Johns posting 72 73 74 76 as Shimek 73, Stieger 79, To man 85 and others chased.

Mason City Jacobs Vavra John Shimek Cedar Rapids Cedar View Shimek Bernie Stieger Joe Toman Hobart Johnny Hobart University of Ilinois Illinois John Carey Hal Chase Billy Hall Boone Sid Richardson Creston John Jacobs Cedar Rapids John Kraft Oelwein Johnny Hotart Joiw Shimex Billy Nall Sarclo Fontaine Des Moines John Vayra Jack Palmeter Clear Lake Ben Bracken Fred Arnew Davenport Sonny Jones Bud Waller Chase Fanion Centerville Bob Rost Hampton Tom Hank Ed Goldman Des_ Moines Raymond Oriich R Hastings George Harter Fritz Beck Mason Bernard Brelser Cedar Faulds Lee Wissler Lyle Haumphry I Jensen George Morty Dick Hoak Frederick Daye Council John Gilbertson Chris Sorenson Murray Finley If Woolny David Heed Hampton RR Carruthers Charlies City Bob Watkins Bob Rikler New Hampton Bob Sninnson Decorahay K. R. Rogers Bruce Vandruff Council Bluffs Lon A. Wells John Robinson Jampton Raymond Beecher Frank _Manett Hampton Oss Tom Connor Jim Coonley

Baseball Results In Eastern Iowa Wapsie Valley League

Eastern Iowa baseball notes from Wapsie Valley League include Alburnett with 2060 Toddville-T and players such as Krause R Krause Bowers and Decker R Decker. Other listed teams include Winthrop with Decker Caldwell Beewa Hoge LaFayette Bibbitt DeWoody Williamson Etzel and Willer.

Iowa Alburnett Schueler Krause R. Krause Bowers Winthrop Eoree Ee Decker R. Decker

Y W C A Two Ball Foursome Winners Named

Clara McPherson and Margaret Mason won first in the Y W C A two ball foursome tournament at Kenmore on Sunday. Amanda Hagenstein and Janette Hofferber took second, Grace Nelson and Ida Mae Greenway third, Ellis Kirwlh and Bernice Dameron seventh.

Clara McPherson Margaret Mason Y.w.ca Kenmore Amanda Hagenstein Janette Hofferber Grace Nelson Ida Mae Greenway Ellis Kirwlh Bernice Dameron

Leading Iowa Women’s Golf Prospects in State Amateur

The piece previews the Wisconsin state women’s amateur field with top contenders from Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Dubuque Des Moines Ames and Davenport. Notables include Ruth Smith Kathleen Carey Edith Estabrooks Shirley Ramsdell Suzanne Ill and Nelle Starts, with Estabrooks highlighted for multiple titles and a La Jolla winner record.

All-Star Game Lineups Named For New York Showdown

Gabby Hartnett announced a strong National League lineup to face the American League at Yankee Stadium Tuesday. Derringer will start for the NL against Ruffing for the AL, with the game slated to begin at 12 o clock CST.

NEW York Gabby Hartnett Yankee Stadium Hartnett Chicago Cub National Stars Cincinnati Paul Derringer Reds Derringer Red Ruffing New York Yankees Joe McCarthy Hack Cubs Frey Goodman McCormick Lombardi Médwick Cardinals Ott Giants Vaughn Pirates Cramer

Waterloo Cities Service Softball Beats Maccabees 11 to 3

Waterloo Cities Service defeated the Maccabees 11 to 3 at Ellis Park on Sunday. Waterloo battery was Blackwell and Gaddis while the Maccabees used Hudson and Prusek.

Cities Service Waterloo Maccabees Ellis Park Blackwell Gaddis Hudson Prusek

When Live Bait Saves the Day on a Bass Lake

The author argues for practical fishing over strict adherence to flies, noting that live minnows or worms can yield results when trout and bass ignore flies. An anecdote from Michigan’s Upo pec Peninsula shows minnows turning the tide after fly attempts failed, with the speaker crediting unorthodox minhows for success.

Ozark Ripley Ike Walton Upopec Peninsula Michigan

Evansville and Decatur Tie for Loop Lead

Evansville and Decatur share the lead after Bees manager Bob Cole’s squad swept Moline to gain a game and a half on the Commies who fell to Clinton. Cedar Rapids remains third, Bloomington and Waterloo split, Springfield sits near fifth after a 14-4 win. Clinton beat Decatur 7 to 5 after a big fifth inning rally. Brainard and Deets each contributed in successive games.

Evansville Decatur Bob Coleman Bees Moline Commies Clinton Feaders Springfield Cedar Rapids Raiders Bloomington Waterloo Browns Weigel Lamanna Deets Johnny Ludsick Rice Cronin Payton Ludsick Steinbecks Rollins Yare- Gorman Brainard Toncoffwick Warhol Judd Poland Sumner O'Brien Griexer Campbell Lavan Ripley House

Dubuque A Team Edges Cedar Rapids 5 4 In Tennis

The visiting Dubuque A team edged Cedar Rapids 5 4 after a 3 3 singles split. Key results include John Meyer and Carl Kirwin among winners, with doubles Kirwin Foster and Sands Dorrington securing decisive sets. The locals travel to Clinton next Sunday for a rematch against Davenport.

Dubuque Cedar Rapids Dick Rugg John Meyer Herb Turner John Gross Carl Kirwin Sumner Foster Kenline Falkenhainer Dick Ruse Ee Newhaven Russell Knap i Karl Benne C. Falkenhainer Non Bron Earl Sands Teoree Dorrington Vernon Ulch Newburgh Ruge and Palmer Kirwin and Foster Sands Dorrington Gross and Ulch Clinton Davenport

Iowa Lights Wallop Iowa City Eagles 16 to 3

Special to The Gazette describes Iowa Electric Light and Power of Cedar Rapids dominating Iowa City Eagles in a 16 to 3 win. Pitcher Bob Stastny led the Kilowatts on the mound with strong work. Cedar Rapids team claims M and J league championship status.

Gazette Iowa City Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Cedar Rapids Iowa City Eagles Bob Stastny

Fort Madison Juniors Win District Meet Title

Fort Madison defeats Muscatine Saturday to win the Junior American Legion district final in Columbus Junction and advance to inter-district competition.

Fort Madison Columbus Junction Muscatine American Legion

Standings and results from Monday league play

League standings show Decatur leading with 36 wins 26 losses and a 58 percent win rate. Cedar Rapids and Moline follow, with Evansville and Waterloo also in contention as results list Sunday and Monday actions across multiple cities.

Bet Pet Decatur Scuinton Evansville Moline Ced Rapids HIA/Bloom’aton Bprinafield Aunday. Ordar. Rapids Broeminaton Waterloo Springfield Clinton & Decatur Mollne Cedar Rapids Biderhineton Clinton

Baseball Standings and Sunday Results Revealed

District and league standings show New York and Detroit near top with several clubs posting strong records. Sunday results include Kansas City at St Paul and Louisville multiple wins as Cleveland and Chicago posted notable scores.

Cincinnati Chicago New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Lpet Pet York Detroit Osthn Cleveland Ify SUN Washington Philadelphia

Yanks Glad Those Red Sox Are Leaving Town

Boston Red Sox win two at Yankee Stadium to cut the gap in the American League race with an eighth straight victory. Cronin hits his 11th homer in the first game and Foxx adds his 14th in the second as Emerson Dickman and Wilson earn wins. Also notes White Sox, Indians, and Senators results and a stat on Chinese population in the U.S.

Red Sox Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Yankee Stadium York Yankees Cronin Sox Emerson Dickman Robert Moses Grove Yanks Jimmy Foxx Wilson Heving Chicago White Sox Tigers Cleveland Indians Browns St. Louis Hal Trosky Cleveland Washington Athletics Philadelphia Senators

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