Finland Likely to Host 1940 Olympics in Helsingfors
Bulletin from Helsingfors reports Finland likely to accept the 1940 Olympic offer after Japan quit. No major urban facilities planned, with a simple setup of stadium, pool, auditorium and timber cottages for athletes. Oslo likely to host winter games. Japan’s withdrawal cited. Ichiroh Sawada notes Japan’s disappointment.
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Danning Suspended Indefinitely by New York Giants
Cincinnati report says catcher Harry Danning has been suspended without pay while hospital treatment is considered. Manager Bill Terry cited unspecified breaches of training rules after Danning had been sidelined with kidney trouble and back pain, leaving Mancuso as the only Giants catcher.
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Chicago Amateurs Defeat Ireland 6 to 4 in Solider Field
Catholic Youth organization boxers from Chicago won the final three bouts to beat Ireland 6 to 4 before 38 325 at Soldier Field. Chester Rutetski’s knockout leveled the score at four bouts apiece, then Chicago took light heavy and heavyweight decisions to claim eighth year of inter city and international dominance.
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Gazette First In Y W C A League Opener
The Gazette golf team edged Woolworth 93 92 to lead the Y W C A Industrial tournament standings. Virginia Knox led Gazette with 51 as captain Betty Landa Nellie Sheftie Billie Sturtz Edith Knox Kathryn Marshall and Knox helped secure the win. standings show Gazette first with Woolworth second and Wilson third.
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Major League Pitchers Sidelined by Serious Arm Ailments
The piece details seven top pitchers facing serious arm injuries this season. Monte Stratton has recovered with strong return performances for the White Sox while Paul Dean, Schoolboy Rowe, Lee Grissom, Dizzy Dean, Van Lingle Mungo, and Letty Grove confront uncertain futures as they attempt comebacks in the minors or after failed recoveries.
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Pitcher Earl Fades to Life After Mysterious Ailment
Reports say Earl showed signs of recovery after a mysterious affliction left him lifeless on the mound. Doctors hope the condition is temporary and that he may return to pitching, though no assurances exist. Grove is 38, older than peers Mungo and Dizzy Dean who are 27.
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Indianapolis Indians Top All Stars in 6 to 3 Victory
The Indianapolis Indians defeated the American Association All Stars 6 to 3 before 12 277 fans. Long John Niggeling starred with a key two run single in the fourth to tie the game, while the Indian pitching restricted the All Stars to 11 hits.
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Full Schedule Sunday In Iowa Valley League
Special to The Gazette lists next Sundays Iowa Valley league games Blairstown at Keystone Van Horne at Watkins Atkins at Newhall Norway at Walford standings show Van Horne and Atkins with records while various misspelled team names appear in the scattered text.
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Roosevelt Hotel and Waterloo in 1st Tilt Monday
The Roosevelt Hotel American Legion junior baseball team opens the inter-district series against Waterloo next Monday at Waterloo. The second game will be in Cedar Rapids midweek, with a possible third the following Saturday. The Cedar Rapids game could be Wednesday or Thursday. The series winner meets Strawberry Point in an elimination set before the state tournament at Rockwell City on August 8 4 and 5.
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Chief Bearclaws Wins Big Over Prince Pinder at Cedar Park
Chief Bearclaws Chewicki, a noted Indian wrestler, scored a controversial victory over Prince Bhu Pinder in the Cedar Park main event. The bout featured heavy exchanges and outside-ring action, with Bearclaws taking punishment during the match.
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