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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1940

Page

2

Newsom Slams Thirteenth Victory as Detroit Tops Senators

Buck Newsom pitched a two hit game and upped his streak to thirteen wins in a doubleheader sweep of Washington. Detroit won the second game 4-0 after taking the opener, with Newsom keying the offense including a third inning double and later RBI doubles. Gerald Walker and Cecil Travis continued hitting streaks in the early action.

Detroit Senators Newsom Buck Buck Newsom Gerald Walker Cecil Travis Tigers Dutch Leonard

Detroit Defeats Washington In Tight Baseball Tilt

McCosky York and Newsom star as Detroit tops Washington 4 0 0 in a late duel. Newsom drives in two, York hits a homer, Bartell and York combine on a double play. Masterson takes loss after six innings, Monteagudo mops up. Umpires Rolls Grieve Summers. Time 2 15.

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Cards Topple Giants Twice

The St. Louis Cardinals won a doubleheader against the New York Giants, 7-6 and 4-3, snapping a six game skid. In the first game a Danning error allowed the winning run after a Johnny Mize triple, and in the second Terry Moore hit a bases loaded single to bring in Mickey Owen for the decisive run.

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Marvin Peek Seeks Preliminary Bout Ahead of Miske Savold

Marvin Peek of Cedar Rapids boxing at 135 pounds is slated for a four round prelim in Minneapolis Monday night. He will face Ben McQuillan in the early slate before the Billy Miske Lee Savold main event.

Marvin Peek Cedar Rapids Minneapolis Billy Miske-Lee Savold Peek Ben McQuillan

Jacobs Keeps Iowa Amateur Golf Title

In a nerve driven finale at the Iowa Amateur, Jacobs clinched the title on the final hole after a dramatic match with Cordingley. Jacobs led at noon, traded holes through the back nine, and secured victory by holing out near the pin as Cordingley missed a late birdie bid.

Jacobs Iowa

Jacobs Clinches Victory in State Amateur Golf Final

In a long final match, Jacobs advantages over Cordingley built to five holes, with Jacobs securing the title on the thirty-sixth hole after both players delivered precise drives and tense approach shots. Cordingley fought back, but Jacobs finished strong with key pars and birdies.

Jacobs Cordingley Straigght Cordineley Cord Ingley Cordincles Lane Cordinglers Tyre Billy Fone Wole Cordingles Bilzot Dormie Strong Jacobs

Prize Trip And A Nice Catch

Harold A Fitzsimmons earned Iowa the best fishing display in Fishermen's Week. He won a Minnesota outing paid by The Sporting Goods Dealer, choosing a one week trip for two at Ruttger s Birchmont lodge Bemidji with Carl G Helming. They were greeted in St Paul July 7 by Victor A Johnston.

Harold A. Fitzsimmons Iowa Minnesota Sporting Goods Dealer Mr. Fitzsimmons Arm

Red Peppers Seasonal Sports Column Wrap

A lively sports column recounts Jacobs retaining a title in a dramatic finale with his father in attendance. It notes Nile Kinnick’s possible fall job and hints at pro plans. It also mentions Raider wins in two overtimes and strong Clinton attendance with detailed ticket figures. A Three Eye All-Star game is promoted for Monday night.

RED Iowa City Hawkeye Athletic Board Nile Kinnick Raider Clinton Ball Yard Jim Ryan

Reds Rally to Beat Dodgers Then Lose in Another Game

Brooklyn 7 Cincinnati 6 in the opener with Medwick and Lombardo driving runs as Davis and Thompson duel on the mound. In the second, Cincinnati falls 3-1 as Brooklyn takes advantage of early errors and solid defense to seal the short two-game set.

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Roosevelt Hotel and Mason City open inter-district series

Roosevelt Hotel faces Mason City Monday at Daniels Park in a best two of three series for the inter-district championship. Mason City won district four last week and the final games, if needed, move to Mason City and a neutral field with completion by July 28 before the state meet at Rockwell City next month.

Roosevelt Hotel Mason City Daniels Park Rockwell City

Pirates Rally To Beat Phils In Eight Inning Thriller

Pittsburgh edges Philadelphia 9 to 8 after a three run rally in the eighth. Key players include Rizzo DiMaggio and Maszera driving in runs as Brown and Blanton struggle on the mound. Attendance slim at 2,475 in the Saturday game.

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Indians Rally Past Athletics 6-4 on Errors in Big Eighth

The Cleveland Indians capitalized on five Philadelphia miscues to sweep the Athletics 6 to 4. Ken Keltner and Lou Boudreau delivered key run scoring hits after errors in the eighth and ninth frames, with Ray Mack and Al Brancato contributing infield mishaps that swung the tie and secured the win for Cleveland.

Philadelphia Cleveland Indians Athletics Ken Keltner Lou Boudreau al Brancato Ray Mack Keltner Mack Lillard Ben Chapman Roy Weatherly Boudreau Chapman Cleveland Abhoa Abhoa AB Ollmnard Brancato Siebert Heath Hayes Trosky Johnson B. Chapman

St Ambrose Player Kinnick Take Early Leads In Grid Poll

Chicago AP reports Midwestern athletes lead the early nationwide poll for an all star college football squad to face the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on August 29. Tony Sacco of St Ambrose leads at quarterback with 38,127 votes and Nile Kinnick of Iowa tops the halfbacks with 8,706. other leaders include Tad Harvey Notre Dame and Larry Lorentz Illinois college at ends.

Chicago Green Bay Packers Soldier Field Larry Lorentz Illinois College Esco Sark~kinen Ohio State Tad Harvey Notre Dame Howard Fletcher Northern Illinois Teachers Frank Bykowski Purdue Lyle Rockenbach Michigan State Clyde Turner Hardin- Simmons John Haman Northwestern Tony Sacco St. Ambrose Towa Ken Heineman Texas Mines Nile Kinnick Lou Brock Joe Thesing George McGurn

Port Arntzen to Take Mound Monday in Hawkeye Benefit

Blaze hit a home run and caught most of the game as Port Arntzen prepare for a Monday event with Gov. George Wilson as an honored guest at the Elks club dinner. Tickets are limited with 1,400 grandstand seats and ballot boxes available for Hawkeye football star supporters.

Blaze George Wilson Elks Club Hawkeye Football Stars

Ward and Victor Reach Western Open Finals

Victor Ward of Spokane defeats Harry Todd 8 and 7 to reach the Western Open final. George Victor of Winnetka eliminates Jim Ferrier two up in 36 holes in a ferocious match. Todd misses key putts as Ward goes three under par after a three-birdie opening stretch.

Spokane Harry Todd Dallas George Victor Winnetka Ill Jim Ferrier Ward Todd Victor Ferrier Bud Ward

Post Office Teams Open Season With Two Games

The Post Office clubs host two games at Ellis Park tonight. First they meet the C. A. N. Hornets in a double bill, then the Iowa Supply Co. from Iowa City comes to challenge the Postmen. Wilson's Packers lead the Industrial A, while Honeymead climbs to second in Industrial B and several leagues show shifts as the season nears conclusion.

C. A. N. Hornets Ellis Park Iowa Supply Co Iowa City Wilson's Packers Bupane Gas Witwer Eagles Armstrong Wilson Beck Athletic Goods The Light Co Honeymead Cherry Burrell Witwer's Bupane Gas and Bakers Union Eddy Paper Collins Radio C. A Packers Union Westminster Presbyterian Trinity Lutheran Y. W. C A. Girl’s

Golfers Play Archers Today at Kenmore for Red Cross

Johnny Jacobs and Charley Burkart form the golfing pair while Russ Graham and Jack Dysart shoot arrows in an exhibition at Kenmore at 3 30 p m today. The event raises funds for the Red Cross with admission at 25 cents all proceeds go to charity.

Johnny Jacobs Iowa Red Cross Kenmore Jacobs Charley Burkart Russ Graham Jack Dysart Links Burkart National

Collins Team Tops Allied Net League

Collins Radio leads the Industrial tennis league with a 4 0 win over Penick and Ford No 2 and Quaker Oats 3 1 over Penick and Ford No 1 Collins Radio Penick And Ford No 2 Zarub 1C.R.1 beat Dunek P F 6 05 Raty Hubbard C H beat Bingham P F Holingsworth C R beat Minneke Vaughn C R defeated Shramek IPF y Quaker Oats Penick And Ford No 1 a PeRUSHED 1Q defeated Hart P F s REE Q defeated Morgan P F PS PF defeated Bishon Q Rens Q defeated Shramek PF

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Armstrong Jenkins Title Fight Satirized By Boxing Column

The write up notes Henry Armstrong versus Lew Jenkins at Polo Grounds as a 140 pound non title bout and questions past rulings on dual championships. It also hints at Mike Jacobs arranging a Louis Baer bout in September and references Max Baer and Tony Galento.

New York Henry Armstrong Lew Jenkins Polo Grounds Jenkins Armstrong-Ambers Armstrong New York Commission Ambers Homicide Henry Mike Jacobs Chicago Armstrong-Jenkins Louis Baer Borces Buddy Max Louis Tony Galento Max Baer Tony Fatty

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