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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1939
Page
3
Edith Estabrooks of Dubuque, a three time state champion, remains the favorite as the Iowa women’s golf championship moves into the later rounds at Kenmore links. Ruth Smith of Ottumwa and seven others compete in second round matches with no major upsets yet reported.
Suzanne Ill, Des Moines city champion, falls to Dubuque rival in 42. Jo MacRae of Ames beats Mrs Anderson 4 3 to reach Estabrooks. Kathleen Carey outshot Indy Morton 3 2, while Ruth Smith defeats H R Staats 5 4. Ann Casey and Jean French win to advance. Play moves to Cedar Rapids Country Club.
Special to The Gazette from Hazleton. Denver and Oelwein opened their baseball clash on the Hazleton diamond Sunday with Denver prevailing 7 to 2. The result showcased Denver’s bats and solid defense behind standout performances by their pitchers.
Johnny Paychek of Des Moines knocked out Eddie Winston of Cleveland 48 seconds into their 10 round bout at municipal stadium drawing 4,400 fans paying 5700. Winston slipped after a right cross and failed to rise before the count. The undercard saw Eddie Dempsey over Henry Huerta in the best bout of the night.
Charley Belanger veteran of the fifth wars and Canadian heavyweight champion fights Johnny J. Paychek of Des Moines in a ten round main event on July 24 at Hill Park. The card includes a six round rematch Henry Jones Fort Dodge versus Quentin Hill Des Moines, key heavyweights who headlined a Waterloo show July 4.
Springfield hosts a North vs South Three-Eye league catch-as-catch event to boost the league coffers. Cedar Rapids fields Wolff Naymick and Jones as starters while Ollie Marquardt and Stan Gehrke coach and utility role. Fans question why Walter Walsh and other notable Raiders were excluded.
A shooter explains why high quality goggles beat pressed lenses for eye safety and accuracy. He cites eye injuries from pellet hits and describes lens materials, coatings, and colors that enhance visibility, reduce glare, and filter ultraviolet and infrared rays.
The piece lauds Raider ball club depth and fielding, highlighting Rogino and Steiner, with praise for Hall of Fame era players. It notes Edith Estabrooks and Kathleen Carey leading the state women’s tournament and Joe Danziger’s praise of Hill park show.
Promoter Johnny Fryrear seeks sparring partners for Canadian heavyweight champion Belanger who will train in town this week ahead of the Paychek Be langer fight at Hill park on July 24. Fryrear cites Paychek’s developing right hand after the Davenport bout and notes ticket sales for Cedar Rapids’ outdoor event.
Del Jones built a .327 average in Fargo North Dakota’s Northern league a strong season but may lift his averages above .350 against the Three-Eye hurlers. A Fine fielder and versatile infield bat he hustles hard and shines on fly balls. Jones, a 21 year old from Placencia California, lives in Minneapolis area and keeps horses as a hobby. He played two seasons in organized ball including Springfield Ohio last year and remains unmarried.
Decorah defeated Harper's Ferry 5 to 2 on Tuesday. Ossie Orwell pitched six hits, fanned 15, and homerun for Decorah, while Goltz allowed six hits and struck out 11 for Harper's Ferry.
The annual Middle Sta tennis tournament starts at Cedar Raids Country Club Thursday July 27. Sumner Foster names committees for ticket sales entertainment publicity housing bleachers umpiring balls and concessions with season tickets priced at 50 cents for the four day event.
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