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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1936

Page

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Cubs Rally Past Phillies 8 6 in Chicago Showdown

Chicago Cubs erase a 5 2 deficit to beat Philadelphia 8 6 at Wrigley Field. Kowalik falters in the fifth as Klein belts his 15th homer, Jorgens surrenders the decisive runs, and Larry French pitches four strong innings for the Cubs. Over 7,000 attend as Cubs win ninth of 12 since returning home.

Hicago Phillies Chicago Cubs Roy Henshaw Jimmy Wilson Henshaw Fabian Kowalik Kowalik Cubs Philadelphia Chuck Klein Orville Jorgens Larry French Wrigley Field Jorgens Pete Sivess Kleein French Kage Abhor Sulik Hack Jd Moore Herman Klein Galan Ct E Camilli O'Dea Atweood P Demaree Carella Gomez dJursess Kovrick Dorsens Prench Sivess Phladelphia Pacers Chicaco Vitcher Pinelli, Stewart and Pfirman

Mehlhorn Leads In St Paul Open Golf Tourney

Mehlhorn of Louisville shot 68 to lead the St Paul Open after two rounds totaling 136. Chicago veterans Laffoon Espinosa tied at 137, with Dick Metz a stroke back at 138 and Revolta, Guldahl, and Bulla at 139 as weather held, race tightens into final 36 holes.

ST. Paul Bill” Medlhorn Louisville Mehlhorn Ky Laffoon Abe Espinosa Chicago Harry Cooper Dick Metz Lake Forest Ill Johnny Revolta Evanston Ralph Guldahl St. Louis John Bulla

Leslie Fraser Meet for Western Amateur Golf Final

Two young golfers reach the Western amateur final at Happy Hollow. Paul Leslie of LSU, 20, dominates Johnny Lehman from Chicago 5 and 4 after leading from the first hole. Bob Fraser of Omaha, 21, overcomes Grable Duvall 2 and 1 to set up a Sunday title clash. Fraser is Creighton law student, Duvall the Kansas City veteran who won the Heart of America in 1936.

Omaha Neb Paul Leslie Louisiana State University Jefferson City Bob Fraser Happy Hollow Club Leslie Chuck Kocsis Michigan Chicago Johnny Lehman Fraser Grable Duvall Kansas City Lehman Johnny Louisiana State Star Young Paul Creighton University Duvall Kansas City Star

Raiders Rally Past Des Moines Despite 15 Walks

The Raiders toppled Des Moines 11 to 4 as 15 walks by the Demons pitcher helped the visitors, while seven timely hits sealed the deal. Davenport sits a game and a half behind the leaders, who remain undefeated in Western league play. Charley Blackman is slated to start at Hill Park at 8 15 p m after a four hit effort in his last appearance.

Raiders Des Moines Davenport Demons Hill Park Charley Blackman

Yanks win and lose as Detroit advances in doubleheader

New York split the twin bill with Cleveland’s opponent details. in the nightcap the Yankees erupted for 15 hits while Gehrig and Powell homered. Pearson earned his 12th win, as St. Louis fell 15 to 4.

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Giants hammer Reds to move into NL first division

The New York Giants rolled to a 10 2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, piling up 19 hits. Hal Schumacher and Frank Gabler held Cincinnati to few runs as Mel Ott hit his 18th homer with a man aboard and Joe Moore also went yard, fueling the decisive victory that bumped the Reds to fifth.

Sunny Jim” Bottomley Browns Lyn Lary Jule Solters Sam West Roy Bell Joe DiMaggio Yanks Myril Hoag Charley Ruffing Tony Lazzeri Cincinnati New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Hal Schumacher Frank Gabler Reds Mel Ott Joe Moore Ernie

Weekend Standings and Sunday Games in Iowa City League

Standings show Cedar Rapids leading with a 5 1 record and Des Moines at 2 3. Saturdays results include Cedar Rapids defeating Des Moines 11 to 4 and Davenport beating Sioux City 5 to 4, while Waterloo edged Omaha 2 to 1. Sunday games schedule Des Moines at Cedar Rapids, Sioux City at Davenport, and Omaha at Waterloo.

C. Rapids Omaha Davenport Des Moines Waterloo Sioux City Cedar Rapids

Baseball Standings And Sunday Matchups From City League

The standings show New York, Chicago, Cleveland, and Washington atop divisions with various win loss records. Saturday results list St. Louis 7 4, New York 2 15, Chicago 7 21, Philadelphia 4 14, Detroit 6, Boston 5. Sunday games include Detroit at Boston and St. Louis at New York among others.

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Baseball Standings and Saturday Results Across Cities

Chicago leads with 52 wins and a .607 pace while Cincinnati 51 33 trails closely. Saturday results show New York 10 over Cincinnati 2 and Chicago 8 over Philadelphia 6, with Pittsburgh 5 and Boston 6, St. Louis 5. Upcoming games list Philadelphia at Chicago, Boston at St. Louis, New York at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.

Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Boston Pittsburgh Philadelph New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Ne É. Pittsburgh Boston Pittsburgh

Davenport Noses Out Cowboys 5-4 In Baseball Thriller

Davenport Blue Sox edge Sioux City 5 to 4 at home to start second half race. Key rallies in seventh inning include walks by Blackwell Lotz and Riley's triple driving in three. Early runs for Sioux City came in the third, with final line showing Davenport 4 runs earned to 0 for Sioux City. Lotz was the losing pitcher.

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Waterloo Hawks Take Game One In 2–1 Win Over Omaha Hoods

Emil Hemingway pitched brilliantly for Waterloo, allowing five hits as the Hawks edged the Omaha Robin Hoods 2 to 1. Plummer's eighth inning triple drove in Preibisch for the winning run while Wolfe was touched for a run in the first but shutout the Hawks thereafter. DeCair scored the Hoods’ lone run after a second-inning single and steal.

Hill Park Corpe Spencer Abbott Webb Filbert Menke Vusich Gasaway Raider Thomas Howard de Forrest McCue Catchings Taylor Galaway Waterloo Waterloo Hawks Omaha Robin Hoods Emil Hemengway Hawk Gail Wolfe Hawks Plummer Preibisch Hoods Hemingway

Boxing Critics and Baseball Talk From a Chicago Restaurateur

The piece profiles Jack Kearns odds and ends on boxing lore, linking Dempsey and Louis, Baer and Schmeling, Braddock, and Tunney. It weaves in baseball opinions from Mickey Cochrane and Rogers Hornsby, plus manager chatter about Arky Vaughan and O’Neill. The author weighs public myth against sport facts, noting winners need winning players.

Jack Kearns Fistiana Jack Dempsey Chicago Baer Kearns Louis Schmeling Doc Braddock Mickey Cochrane Detroit Tigers Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Browns

Jacobson Wins Cedar Rapids Country Club Handicap Title

L. H. Jacobson, with a seven handicap, won the Cedar Rapids Country Club annual handicap tournament final 2 up over Doug Boynton who had eight. Jacobson earlier ousted Johnny Jacobs 3 1 with 1 up in the semifinal. B. P. Lattner and R. T. Newton captured other flights while the third flight had no matches.

L. H. Jacobson Cedar Rapids Country Club Doug Boynton Jacob Son Boynton Jacobson Johnny Jacobs B. P. Lattner John Carey R. T. Newton Ed Misak

Smith Advances to Kenmore Tourney Semis in 4 and 3 Win

Jack Smith defeats Bill Vesely in the Kenmore golf championship flight semifinal by 4 and 3 on a sun baked course. The match was the tournament’s only championship flight pairing as intensity slowed play. In B flight, H L Adams beats Ray Moore 1 up in 19 holes to reach finals, while Karl Koffron also advances with a 1 up victory over L Welch.

Jack Smith Kenmore Bill Vesely H. L. Adams Ray Moore Karl Koffron L. Welch

Tigers slip past Red Sox as Auker wins his first since five starts

Boston is stunned as Detroit righty Elden Auker earns his first victory in five starts in a 6-5 decision over the Red Sox. Billy Rogell belted a two on homer to spark the Tigers' late surge and pull them into third place.

Tigers Mickey Cochrane Bengal Goose Goslin Billy Rogell Yankee Stadium New York City Boston Detroit Tigers Elden Auker Red Sox Auker

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