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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1939

Page

11

Cedar View players lead early Iowa amateur golf action

Johnny Jacobs Johnny Vavra and Walt Hodge won first round matches in the Iowa amateur golf tournament at Cedar Rapids. Hodge upset Merle Stimson, while Vavra defeated John Stoltz and Jacobs edged Tom Hoak after 19 holes. Others faltered including John Carey and John Shimek.

Iowa Johnny Jacobs Johnny Vavra Walt Hodge John Carey John Shimek Hodge Merle Stimson Waterloo Cedar Rapids

Arnovich Case May Put Heat On Hartnett

Philadelphia fans and players react to Morrie Arnovich missing the N L All-Star game. Hartnett benched the league’s top hitter, sparking a feud as Phils vow a warm reception for the Cubs in Philadelphia.

Arnovich Hartnett Philadelphia Gabby Hartnett Morrie Arnovich Phillies New York Chicago Cubs Phils Cubs Doc Prothro Stan Hack Hack Morrie Arky Vaughan Nationals Vaughan Billy Herman Herman Ival Goodman Heinie Mueller Superior Wis Mueller Phil

Feller and Gordon Star In All Star Classic at Yankee Stadium

In the seventh annual All Star Game, Bob Feller pitched three and two thirds innings of shutout relief for the American League, while Joe Gordon impressed at second base. The AL edged the National League 3 to 1 in front of about 63,000 fans, with Arky Vaughan’s error narrowly altering the final margin and Ival Goodman suffering a dislocated shoulder for Cincinnati.

Gayle Talbot NEW York New York Yankees Cincinnati Reds Yankee Stadium Bobby Feller Cleveland Indians Joe Flash” Gordon Yankees Arky Vaughan Pittsburgh Nationals Joe DiMaggio Feller Gordon Tommy Bridges Iowa Vaughan George Magerkurth Joe McCarthy Myril Hoag St. Louis Browns Red Jimmie Foxx Luke Appling George McQuinn Bob Johnson Ival Goodman

Muskellunge Angling Lures Highlight Sport and Tactics

The author proclaims personal skill in live bait angling and praises spoons plugs and spinners for muskellunge. He notes floating plugs as highly lively gear and touches on fly fishing as a science for muskies, reflecting strong interest in practical angling methods.

Patience and Suckers Bring Muskellunge to Strike

An outdoors note explains a method for muskellunge fishing using a live sucker baited above a big hook. Drift near weed beds on a slow lake, keep the boat moving slowly, and wait for the fish to swallow the bait before striking. The piece notes to delay striking for muskies, unlike typical quick takes.

Hot Shots In Iowa Amateur Matches Show Early Upset Wins

Sid Richardson of Creston and John Jacobs of Cedar Rapids secured opening wins in the state amateur golf tournament at Mason City. Richardson defeated Gaylord Crowell of Des Moines 2 and 1, and Jacobs beat Tom Hoak of Des Moines 1 up on the 19th.

Hodge Vavra Sergio Fontanini Des Moines Leo Cerf Mason City Sid Richardson Creston Gaylord Crowell Charles Meerdink Muscatine Bob Dunkelberg Waterloo John Kraft Lone Merie Lint Billy Hall Boone Dixie Smith Jim Hoak John Carey Cedar Rapids Phil Donohue Sioux City Sonny Jones Don Bracken Mason Citr Acme Hal Chase John Vavra Seteatal John Stoltz Ottumwa Bill Cordingley Joe Dalton Fort Dodge Harold Show Newton Chase Fannon Centerville Walter Hodce Merle Stimson Sargio Fontinini Als Lee Cerf Glen John Jacobs Richardson Jacobs Tom Hoak

Rough talk in PGA banks dashes golf match drama

The article recounts a heated confrontation between Herman Shute of West Virginia and Emerick Kocsis of Michigan during the PGA championship's 36 hole matches. The scene features banter over dues and tournament withdrawal as the event proceeds toward quarterfinals with top players like Runyan Nelson Picard Hogan and others advancing or being upset in early rounds.

Flushing N. Y INS Herman Densmore Shute Emerick Kocsis Orion Mich Shute Kocsis Michigan Dutch Harrison Bruce Coltart Clarence Doser Horton Smith Byron Nelson Johnny Revolta Paul Runyan Ben Hogan Billy Burke Dick Metz Tom O’connor Rod Munday Henry Picard al Watrous Runyan Nelson Picard Ralph Guldahl Doser Walter Hagen Gene Serazen Jimmy Thomson Jag MecSpaden Harry Cooper Ky Laffoon Ray Mangrum Vic Ghezzi Guldahl Herman Barron Thomson Sarazen Jack Ryan Cooper Mike Turnesa Hagen Tony Manero McSpaden Ken Tucker Hogan

Springfield Browns Pound Cedar Rapids 11-3 In Three-I Tilt

In Springfield Illinois the Browns defeated Cedar Rapids 11 to 3 to seize early control of the three game series. Willard Pike and Ed Marleau contributed to a strong starting effort with key hits and steady defense backing a late surge that widened the lead.

Debagmett G Hausmann Erees GE Daccesse Cess Coud Ashmore Hanning U S Connors Aleliel TE Cedar Rapids Springfield Pike Neighbors Stroble Bink Bell Walsh Stevens Payton Dejarnett Dejarnette Hausmann Wolff Marleaw Nethery Marileau Marleau Hanning Tales Blazo Hanninge Worsham and Cady

Tama-Toledo Golf Meet Set for Sunday

The Tama-Toledo invitation golf tournament will be held here on Sunday July 23. The meet offers 18 or 27 holes of medal play.

TAMA

Golf Tournament At Grinnell Next Sunday

Grinnell C N James chairs the Grinnell country club sports committee inviting 25 central Iowa clubs for a one day open event on the Grinnell course next Sunday. Players from Newton Montezuma Brooklyn Marshalltown and Des Moines plan to enter. Eight man flights use a nine hole qualifying round in the morning with awards for winner runner up and consolation in each flight and a special medal prize based on 27 holes.

Grinnell C. N. James Grinnell Country Club Central Iowa Newton Montezuma Brooklyn Marshalltown Des Moines

Standings in Three-Eye League and Tuesday results

Standings show Evansville leading with 39 wins and 27 losses, Clinton 34 wins 31 losses, Moline 28 wins 38 losses, Waterloo 25 wins 43 losses, Bloomington 25 wins 43 losses, Decatur 27 wins 38 losses, Bloomingto n and others. Tuesday results include Springfield 11 Cedar Rapids 3 and Waterloo 11 Bloomington 6 in 11 innings. Evansville beat Clinton 10 to 9.

Evansville Clinton Decatur Moline Waterloo Speed Bloom’ston Springfield Cedar Rapids Bloomington

All Star Game, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn in New York

Results show teams and scores with Cincinnati Chicago New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston St Louis and Philadelphia in weekend schedule. All star game set for New York. Wednesday games list Pittsburgh at Brooklyn as the only scheduled contest.

Detroit Con Reek Chicago Cleveland Phia St. Louis New York Cedar Rapids Pike of Ore Wwe Jones, If Walsh Marquardt Wolff Taylor Marleau tGehrke Nin Springfield Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Turday

Kansas City and St Paul Lead Scores And Standings

Kansas City leads with a 57 31 record and .648. St Paul sits at 39 45 .464, while Minneapolis 647 and Milwaukee 3849 .437. Indianapolis -518 Columbus 34 50 .405 Louisville ii 2 494 Toledo 33 53 .384. Results Tuesday: Kansas City 11 Louisville 5, St Paul 9 Columbus 7, Minneapolis 8 Toledo 2. Indianapolis not scheduled.

Kan City St. Paul Minn'apolis Milwaukee Ind

State Amateur Golf to Cedar Rapids for 1940

The Iowa Golf Association directors announced the 1940 state amateur championship will be played at Cedar Rapids Country Club. John Vavra of Cedar Rapids was named president, Merle Stimson of Waterloo vice president, Herman Sani of Des Moines re elected secretary treasurer, and John Carey of Cedar Rapids was named tournament secretary. Board members include Kinnan, Tilden, Thomas, Tye, Bump, Agnew, McKee, Mulroney, Moore, and McGrane.

Mason City INS Iowa Cedar Rapids Iowa Golf Association John Vavra Merle Stimson Waterloo Herman Sani Des Moines John Carey Bob Kinnan Muscatine Clark Tilden Ames Walt Thomas Spencer J. B. Tye Marshalltown M. J. Bump Fred Agnew Davenport Bob McKee Robert Mulroney Emmetsburg E. A. Moore Harlan Bert McGrane

Jesup Beats Hazleton 2 to 1 in Sunday Baseball

Jesup base ball team defeated Hazleton here Sunday 2 to 1 in a tight contest. Hazleton pitcher delivered solid innings while Jesup offense sparked the win with a timely run in the late innings.

the Gazette Hazleton Jesup

Boxing Results From Around the Nation

DETROIT Kayo Morgan 127 Detroit and Johnny Edwards 120 Chicago. NEW YORK Quentin Breese 129 Manhattan outpointed Tony Marteliane 142 New York. HARTFORD Bat Battalino 145 Hartford former featherweight champion. MEMPHIS Cowboy Frank Edgren 190 Cheyenne knocked out Kingfish Levinsky 224 Chicago. ST LOUIS Fritzie Zivic 146 Pittsburg outpointed Jackie Burke 148 Ogden. HOUSTON Ben Brown 159 Atlanta outpointed Paul Cortlyn 153.

Associated Press Detroit Kayo Morgan Kne Johnny Edwards Charlesi We Vee de New York Quentin Breese Manhattan Kan Tony Marteliane New York Hartford Conn Bat Battalinoe Sreenee Ses Sal Catana Holyoke Memphis Tenn Frank Edgren Cheyenne

Reid Signs with St Paul Saints As Iowa Hurler Joins

The St Paul Saints announced the signing of Kenneth Reid, left handed pitcher from the University of Iowa, who had been working out with the Saints. He joins the American Association club after being courted by scouts and will report to the roster soon.

Kenneth Reid Iowa St. Paul

Coin Minting Goes Ahead With Cold Metal

The article notes that the metal used for coins is cold when stamped, a factor influencing the minting process and production quality.

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