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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1941

Page

6

Open league pennant chase tightens with Packers Becks

Cedar Rapids softball bids two-thirds complete as Open league leaders Wilson Packers and Beck's battle for top honors. Beck's faces Armstrong's next Friday while Packers meet Link Belt Speeder. Baker's Local leads Industrial B with Astrosky hurling, and C division narrows between Bupane Gas and The Gazette with Jay Morgan in form. Trinity Methodist leads Church league, Eagles remain Fraternal favorites, Y M C A leads B fraternal as Moose trails. Y W C A Girls' league sees Beck's Athletic Goods win title. Mary Shimek praised at mound. Link-Belt Speeder vs Witwer Grocers set for 8 pm on diamond 4.

Cedar Rapids Softball Association Wilson Packers Beck's Beck Armstrong Billy Driscoll Armstrong’s Link Belt Speeder Speeder Armstrong's Bakers C.1.c George Astrosky Bupane Gas Gazette Welch Bupane Jay Morgan Trinity Methodist Calvary Baptist Eagles C.S.A Moose Trail Y.M.C.A Y.M.C.A Moose Y.W.C.A Beck's Athletic Goods Mary Shimek Link-Belt Speeder Witwer Grocers Diamond Nume 4

Redskins Sign Baugh For Two More Seasons

Washington pro football team announces that quarterback Sammy Baugh known as Slinging Sammy will remain with the Redskins for two additional seasons. He is described as a far forward passer and will continue in the backfield lineup through the next two campaigns.

Washington INS Washington Pro Football Redskins Sammy” Baugh

Two-Way Fight Emerges For M And J Lead In Standings

The Iowa Manufacturers contest with Iowa Light and Power shapes the league race as manufacturers lead 14-1 after a win over Cedar Rapids Engineers while Light and Power beat Quaker Oats and La Plant Choate upset Wilsons. Upcoming schedule runs Monday through Friday with key matchups including Manufacturers vs Wilsons and Engineers vs Light.

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Public Links Tournament Opens In Spokane

A field of 192 golfers from the United States Canada and Hawaii gather in Spokane for the national public links tournament at Indian Canyon. Two 18 hole qualifying rounds Monday and Tuesday determine the 64 players who advance to match play beginning Wednesday. Finalists finish Saturday after a 36 hole final.

Spokane, Wash INL United States Canada Hawaii Spokane Indian Canyon Robert C. Clark St. Paul Andrew Szwendko Pittsburgh al Leach Cleveland David A. Mitchell Atlanta Charles Ferrera San Francisco

Staretor Wins Hollywood Derby In Stretch Drive

Hugh S. Nesbitt trains Staretor winner of the $25,000 Hollywood derby at Hollywood Park California. Staretor surged past Porter's Cap and Paperboy to take the race in a strong stretch drive.

Hollywood Park Calif Ins Hugh S. Nesbitt Staretor Porter Cap Paperboy

Poll Begins To Select All Star Football Team

A nationwide poll started by 263 newspapers and broadcasters to pick the starting college all American team to face the Chicago Bears. The game on Aug 28 at Soldiers Field will feature fans selecting eleven starters plus at least 50 more by Aug 10, with training at Northwestern University and coaching by prominent figures yet to be named.

Chicago INS Chicago Bears the Gazette Collegians Soldiers Field Northwestern University Don Vosberg Dubuque Marquette

Service Draft Looms Over Northwestern Wildcats

A Northwestern University survey shows 23 of 36 graduating lettermen plan to enter military service. The report highlights a strong wartime impact on the Wildcats and their future plans as they move beyond college.

Evanston NEA Northwestern University Armed Service

Frank Heads Badgers

Donald F. Frank was elected president of the Wisconsin student athletic board. He is captain of the swimming team.

Madison Wis NEA Donald F. Frank Wisconsin Student Athletic Board

Three-Eye League Sluggers Lead Batting Standings

Hank Edwards retains third in the Three-Eye batting race behind Joe Mowry and Chet Clemens as Mowry dips to .373 and Clemens to .369. Edwards adds one point to his .364, while Edwards leads in runs 54 and RBIs 59, with 81 hits and 141 total bases. Metkovich ties for doubles with 18, McEllyen tops stolen bases at 24, and Schubel leads the win column at 5-1. Spahn, 10-3 with four straight shutouts in his last four starts.

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Army Drafts Crackers Pose Threat to Atlanta Roster

Atlanta Crackers face possible loss of three players to the army within the next month Les Burge first baseman Buddy Bates shortstop and Johnny Garlach center fielder are subjects of draft attention as Uncle Sam eyes their status.

Atlanta NEA Atlanta Crackers Uncle Sam Les Burge Buddy Bates Johnny Garlach

Water safety school at Lake Macbride on July 29

A第四 water safety course closes a four part series with Lake Macbride hosting the final session on Tuesday July 29. Topics include personal safety around bathing areas swimming basics craft handling and boat capsizing recovery and artificial respiration demonstrations.

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Old Man Par Beaten In A I League Golf

LD MAN PAR lost last week in the Al lied Industrial League event as four teams battled in a tight schedule. Bill McPartland of Wilson Wholesale Market led with a six under 66, birdieing holes two five eight ten eleven thirteen sixteen on the way to a 33 back nine. A near mirror 68 from opposing player Lela equaled McPartland but faltered late. George Harless of Quaker Oats and Jim McPartland of LaPlant- Choate posted 71s as Wilson and La Plant-Choate fight for top spots in the Tuesday division standings.

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