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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1938

Page

9

Raiders Top Evansville 2 1 in Twilight Game

Earl Cougallin reports Raiders split twin bill with Evansville. Lou Hanning pitched a gem for a 2 1 victory in seven innings, while Evansville roped a 3 2 win later as Crossley’s bats mustered eight hits across the two games. Wayne Rossbach and Hale Swanson split the second game mound duties.

Hanning Bees Wayne Rossbach Hale Swanson Rossbach University of Illinois

Raiders Host Moline Plows In Home Stand Opener

The Raiders play Moline tonight in the first of three home games. Rove Wolff vs the Plowboys. Bees benefit from Raiders errors as Cal Cheney allows several hits and Zontini homers. Evansville and Cedar Rapids tally runs with late mistakes.

Raiders Moline Rove Wolff Decatur Plowboys Wood Rossbach Mahler Rumsey Keeney Mohler Schappmeyer Howard House Wietelman Lahman Manders Rosshach Zontini Waat Huber Hodgin Rumeey Cedar Rapids Filbert Fugit Krole Borowski Bees Schoppmeyer Schop

Hills Triumph Over Riverside in Floodlit Softball

The Hills softball club defeated the Riverside firemen 9 to 0 under floodlights Friday evening. Tuesday night the Iowa City Independents visit Riverside firemen for another floodlit match.

Riverside the Hills Iowa City Independents Riverside Firemen

Babbish Triumphs In Western Amateur Final

In South Bend Indiana Robert Babbish a 28 year old Detroit University student won the Western amateur golf championship by defeating Mathries McCarthy of Cincinnati 1 up in a 36 hole final. McCarthy a former Walker Cup star predicted great things for Babbish noting his rare talent and temperament. The Detroit youth endured almost six hours of play to seal the title despite pressure.

South Bend Ind Robert Babbish Detroit University Mathries McCarthy Cincinnati Babbish Detroit

Rock Island Nets Edge Cedar Rapids 12 6 In City Tennis Meet

Rock Island beats Cedar Rapids 12 to 6 in intercity play at Rock Island Country Club and Kenmore courts. Key wins by Knapp Hogan and Carruthers for CRY. Esther Yothers tops Cedar Rapids in women's singles. upcoming match with Dubuque next Sunday.

Rock Island Cedar Rapids Country Club Kenmore Dick Hainline Forrest Iowa City Russell Knapp George Hogan Ira Carruthers Knapp Roy Gukanitsch Hogan John Palmer Carl Hirewin Cry Jacab Sen Ged George Horan Mare Sire Gurruhere John Malmer Hensley Duby Denenis Cerrithers Jean ‘Totten Margaret Biederman C. R Esther Yothers Mary DeSchinkle

Chase Fires 71 to Lead Iowa Amateur Qualifying

Des Moines 1933 champ Hal Chase posted a 71 in the Iowa amateur golf meet qualifying at the Country Club. Johnny Kraft of Oelwein and Glenn Darrow of Cedar Rapids trailed by about a stroke. many players were listed midfield as others battled for medalist honors.

Ctdar Rapids Rumery Howard Salman Witherd Adedar Zautinl Rane S'ilbert Tindgin Chenes Houble Wirtelman Userts Stewart Cedar Rains Filbert Waradt Hossbach Swansea Tvanssvilim Fontini Wietelimaans Manders Cetter Huy Tinber Schoopmeyer Hume van—Hause Alt—Maunders Dtolyn Pugit Haars Hallye Rossbach Swansan Strughaut Rowbach Bole Swans Ih Manderai Dowde Plas Wietelman Intheer Mohter Rats Krale Maher Horoski Achoopmeyer Mohler Weuse Troxsbueh Wirher Line Plies Macris Des Moines Hal Chase Iowa Chase Johnny Kraft Oelwein Glenn Darrow Cedar Rapids Dick Viergiever Ames Willy Hall Boone Leonard Kolar Heinie Jensen Herman Smith Harold Martin Charlie Burkart John Jacobs Delbert Stieger Tye Marshalltown Dive Foerster Campbell Bernford Warold Newton Peer Ward Newton Bob Ros Hampton Ben Bowne Jarvie Oskalousa G. W. Deny Stany City Howard Lake Bedford Harlan Harry Stahh Harlon Cy Hutsebus Hiri Fred Colvin Sioux City Bud Sadh Siow City Rob Kinnan Musentine J. OR. Dark Murlington Tinvald Flag Muscat Charles Muordisk Muscatine Muscatsie Tadwith Frank Chander Larry Courton Marshalstow Ay Clem ‘Tropkus Rock Sands Claude Bley Davenpark Ka Underralt Waoone Max Ifa Boone Sid Wehardson Creston Wo Nicke* Olson Albra Ho Uleher Newton George Skinner Fort Madison Miltoh Figd Chaton Jick Donohue Ciena Darrow Cedar Merle Stinson Waterloo Chick Adams Slows City Lipid Nordstrom Davenport Phil Donahue Hero Vier Yle

Pirates and Giants duel for NL lead as Cubs rebound

Dizzy Dean returns with a four hitter to beat the Boston Bees 3 1 as the Cubs, behind Bill Lee’s five hitter, win 4 0 and move into third place. The Pirates and Giants trade wins and hold a close NL race while the Yankees power past Detroit 16 3 and Cleveland edges Philadelphia 7 6.

Associated Press Pitsburgh Pirates New York Giants New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Dizzy Dean Dizzy Boston Bees Diz Boston Jim Turner Cubs Bill Lee Devcon Danny MacFayden Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago

Raiders Hit Road Swing Hard Then Slump at Home

After a 13 game road trip the Raiders edged a .301 team batting average, posting seven wins and six losses. Back home in six games they slumped to .171 with 11 runs and 31 hits, averaging under five hits and about two runs per game. The dip mirrors past outfield slumps as Hal Trosky and the Indians prepared to face the Yankees.

Raiders Epworth Hill Park Decatur Evansville Anan John Dickshot Milt Bocek New York Pittew ‘Ar Atscurch Abitp A Barteliss Windlevthb Ripple Leeds Jensen Tobin Todd Pittsburgh Rivzo Lether Waner Manettao Riv Seree Ie Ruins Apple Rizzo Hunk Ole Lesher Vaughan Blue Baker Bunt Bartell McCarthy Bur Vaushan Hrubaker Ott Leiber Sacrifices Castleman Mellan Daubie Dings Younes Yourdian Sunri Carthy Martell Kampouris Mee Pittabursh Balla Mauers Castleman Melton W Brown Heuers Melston Brandt

Yankees Want Retort Over Trosky Remark About Gehrig

The Cleveland club reports Yankee pitchers Ruffing and Gomez plan to target Hal Trosky after his post all star remarks drew ire. The piece notes Gehrig, age 35, has not missed a game since 1925 and remains highly respected, potentially prompting a stern response from New York.

New York Cleveland Ruffing Gomez Yankee Trosky Americans Norway Yankees Hals Gehrig Sioe Hal

Humphries Delivers Relief In Tribe Win After Messy First Inning

In his first start since June 27, the pitcher exited after two innings while John ny Humphries pitched the last two. The Tribe showcased sharp defense to preserve a victory.

Johnny Humphries Tribe Chicarn Washington Berger Steiner Lewiss Crrert Kreeviche Wester Radelerlf Apalinass Myer Owen Dronuradb Kuhelib UiMuegens Sewelle Ferrelle Krak 'Skasp Wright

Mixed Foursome Tournament At Country Club Yields Ties

Forty six golfers competed Sunday in the mixed foursome blind bogey event. Mr and Mrs B J Meltzer Mrs R J Vorkoper and A H Boileau along with Mr and Mrs Clare Marshall tied for first. A three way tie for second followed with winners Mr and Mrs Harold Graves Mr and Mrs Fred Glanville and Mrs T J Whilock and H L Morehead.

B. J. Meltzer R. J. Vorkoper A. H. Boileau Clare Marshall Harold Graves Fred Glanville T. J. Whilock H. L. Morehead

Witwer's First In Softball Tournament

MONTICELLO The Witwer Grocer team of Cedar Rapids Sunday won the softball tournament by defeating Stahler's of Monticello in the final game 13-8. In semifinals Witwer's beat DeMolays of Monticello 54 and Stubler's won from Dubuque 13-3.

Sweetal Monticello Witwer Grocer Cedar Rapids Stahler’s Witwer's de- Molays Stubler's Dubuque DeMolays Mount Vernona Fratkia Lucomarcino Niles Ansinova T Macabros Stubler’s Congan LaPlante Ghonate Grdar Rants DeMolay G. Frankiih Nites

Helsingfors could host 1940 Olympic Games says Finnish official

Finnish Consul J Brusin in Paris told the Marquis de Polignac Helsingfors can stage the 1940 Olympics despite a need to enlarge the main stadium and build a swimming venue and an Olympic village. If Japan declines Finland would be offered the honor with an emergency meeting to decide the site. England and the United States also have bids for 1940.

Paris Helsingfors J. Brusin Marquis de Polignac Finland Brusin Marquis Japan Cairo United States England Ielsingfors Bailet-Latour Executive Committee Greece Poland

Grinnell alum Joe Woodward released by Raiders

Former Grinnell College athlete Joe Woodward was released by the Raiders on Sunday night. Manager Cap Crossley cited Woodward's lack of experience at first base as the reason for the cut despite being impressed by his size and actions.

Joe Woodward Grinnell College Raiders Cap Crossley

Country Club Women Open Golf Tournament Schedule

The annual Country Club women's golf tournament begins with matches on Monday. The event features an 18 hole division and a 9 hole division with twenty three golfers entered.

Country Club

Sumner Girls Defeat Maynard In Local Kittenball Game

Sumner boys beat Maynard 5 to 3 on Friday night at the local diamond in a tight kittenball contest. Maynard struggled to answer Sumner's early offense as pitching held firm late.

Maynard Sumner Boys

Waterloo Wins Tilt From Commies 6-3

The Waterloo Red Hawks defeated Decatur 6 3 to clinch the final game of the series. Waterloo fell behind with two runs in the first, then surged ahead with three in the second and added two in the seventh to seal the victory. Dickson of Decatur and Ludsick of Waterloo each held the opposing offense to six hits.

New York Pittsburgh Pirates Bucs Peetania Johnny McCarthy Gus Mancuso Carl Hubbell Jim Tobin Slick Castleman Mel Ott Hank Leiber Giants AL Todd Bill Brubaker Gus Suhr the Gazette Waterloo Waterloo Red Hawks Decatur Commies Dickson Ludsickee Waterloo Moline Campbell Bloomington Novikoff Zimmerman Olson Sit O Lake Ss Unser Borensen Peters Uacker Bocelb Marlonsb O Escobar Thomp'n Warsicklf Glensan Litkestudikiss G Orhler de Falke Verbanizb Spannraftie Decatura Backer Peterson Thompson Sorensen Marion Boeck Dike Waraick Banca Decatura& Waterloo Lidsick Haas Aff

Manchester Tenis Team Beats Vinton in Cedar Valley duel

The Manchester team defeated Vinton Country Club 7 to 2 on the Vinton courts. Matches featured Neil Johnson and Jeds Uncke Sievel winning singles for Manchester, with several tight results including Smith, Urice, and Kimman performances. Doubles saw Manchester pair Kramer and Simpson, and Johnson with Leighton prevail in straight sets.

Vinton Manchester Vinton Country Club Cedar Valley Tennis Association Neil Johnson Mick Woods Jeds Uncke Sievel Noy Simpson Tony Kramer Gerald Sirvel Red Jo Sloan Fay Hall Amig Smith Susan Urice Norman Johnson GO Kimman Andien Woods J. Siewel Brown Kramer Aimpson Wall G. Biegel A-a Tod Leighton Urice Kimman

Standings and scheduled games from Sunday and Monday

Standings show Evansville leading in the standings with Moline and Decatur nearby. Sunday results include Rapids, Evansville, Waterloo, and Decatur, with Moline and Bloomington posting results. Monday games feature Moline at Cedar Rapids and Evansville at Bloomington, plus Clinton at Waterloo and Springfield at Decatur. American League results and upcoming fixtures follow with Chicago and Boston strong performances and rain affecting Philadelphia at St. Louis.

Evansville Decatur Rapids Waterton Jorinefield Clinton Cevar Rapids Rvansville Waterloo & Decatur Moline Bloomington Springfield Cedar Rapids Waterloo New York Ana Bilbetroit Cleveland NicAgo Oston Ta Bt. Louis Arles nicaRo Inva Leute Caron Detroit Sita Ciphia Putini Poston Brooklsn Glneinmatt Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Incinnati Prindeipnts

Dean Stages Comeback In Throttling Boston Bees

Dizzy Dean, sidelined with a dead arm, returned to beat the Boston Bees 3 to 1 on four hits for his fourth win of the year. The Cubs invested $250000 in him, and owner Phil Wrigley plus wife and staff celebrated his restored arm as Dean pitched sidearm to minimize strain. Dean credited his comeback to rest and a slow, controlled approach while manager Charley Grimm praised the win and set the stage for future starts.

Chicago Dizzy Dean Chicago Cubs Dean Diz Boston Bees Phil K. Wrigley St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Grimm

Sox trounce Senators in major league box score showcase

The Chicago White Sox routed the Washington Senators 12 to 1 in a high scoring MLB game. Key players delivered early offense as the Sox set the tone with a first inning burst and maintained their lead throughout.

Indians Beat Athletics in Major League Twin Bill

The Cleveland Indians defeated the Philadelphia Athletics in a doubleheader. Key hitters included Foxx and Doerr with RBI contributions, while pitchers faced tough lines. The Reds and Pirates games are noted with various RBI and base hit details, highlighting late scoring and defensive plays.

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