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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1940

Page

2

Pirates Power Past Bees with Nine-Run Seventh Inning

Pittsburgh23 hits soared as nine runs in the seventh inning propelled the Pirates to a 17 to 6 victory over Boston. Debs Garris posted four hits, Arky Vaughan hit a inside the park homer, and Mace Brown earned the win after replacing Max Butcher in the seventh.

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White Sox Bop A's 19 to 7 Sets 1940 Run Mark

Chicago White Sox pounded four pitchers for 19 hits to beat the Athletics 19 to 7 in Philadelphia. Edgar Smith won his sixth straight start, tired in the eighth, and was relieved by Pete Appleton as Chicago set an American League scoring record for the season.

White Sox Philadelphia Chicago White Sox Athletics Edgar Smith Pete Appleton

Del Jones Homer Beats Moline 6 to 0

Del Jones pitched a shutout as his team defeated Moline 6 to 0. Stasey and Levans delivered key hits, with a fielder’s choice and triple producing three Moline runs in the sixth. A seventh inning rally tied the game, but Jones held firm and fans streamed out as the Raiders stayed winless against him.

Stasey Levans Platt Mr Jones Carl Fiore

Mixed Foursome Friday At Marion

The Health Education department of the Women’s club sponsors a two ball mixed foursome and dinner at the Marion Golf Club next Friday evening. Tee off is at 4 o’clock and non players join for dinner at 7 30. Cards and dancing follow. Reservations call Ethel Campbell 7442.

The Health Education Department Women's Club Marion Golf Club

Cedar Rapids women lead fund drive for bowling tournament

The Cedar Rapids Women’s Bowling Association promotes Raider bargain night at Hill Park to fund the state women’s bowling tournament in Cedar Rapids next winter. From a 29 cent admission, each ticket nets five cents for the pot as organizers aim to sell 3,000 tickets. Front row names include Lydia Olson and Edna Marsh. back row lists Mildred Pettit and others.

Cedar Rapids

Fishing and hunting notes from Iowa and Maine

Outdoor Iowa airs Saturdays at 1 15 pm on WOT Ames reporting on streams fishing and state programs. Maine trappers earned nearly 500000 from fur sales with beavers dominating a Bangor show where a dam built by beavers flooded the venue. A 265 pound beaver account closes as a dramatic reminder of wildlife.

Iowa The Conservation Commission WOT Ames Maine Bangor

Vinton Hosts Women’s Invitational Golf Tournament

The Vinton Country Club will hold its annual women’s invitational golf tournament on Wednesday July 24. Invitations have been sent to female golfers in 19 surrounding cities. Play starts at 9 30 am and bridge will be played in the afternoon.

Vinton, In Vinton Country Club

Sturgeon Caught in Coosa River Alabama Seven Foot Walloping Giant

A seven foot sturgeon was caught in the Coosa River Alabama with a girth of four feet at its widest point. The Marion chapter of the Linn County Fish and Game Restoration club is building a 50 by 100 foot bass rearing pond fed by a five inch artesian well with 48 degree water. Stock plans include mud minnows and about 5 000 smallmouth bass. The pond sits one mile south of the county home east of Highway 13 and will stock Indian Creek once land easements allow fishing. The club has improved the creek upstream with dams and deflectors to deepen holes. About 1 000 fingerlings and 100 legal hatchlings have been stocked in the stream to multiply this year. Police: Amber men fined 25.25 dollars each for joining in the Wapsie River case. four men named Elmer Ostercamp Alva Schoon Jens Brodisen and Ben Englebart.

Live Marion Linn County Fish and Game Restoration Club Highway 13 Indian Creek Ray W. Beckman Wapsie River R. D McIntyre Anamosa Elmer Ostercamp Alva Schoon Jens Brodisen Ben Englebart

Sirocco Wins Arlington Classic in Surprise Seven-Length Triumph

Sirocco, a long-shot from Dixiana Farm, stormed to a seven-length victory over Gallahadian and Bimelech in the Arlington Classic. The 3-year-old Sweep All colt, with only five wins from 17 starts, surged from the back to take the lead mid-straightaway for a dominating season highlight.

Chicago Dixiana Farm Siroeco Gallahadian Bimelech Sweep

Red Pepper Rot Sport Chatter and Notes From The Field

Sports column blends quick takes from golf to baseball. Buck Newsom clashes with Joe Cronin over all star treatment, Ruffing signs for a playful moment, and references spread to Sam Snead Ben Hogan and Lawson Little. Also mentions Cedar Rapids boxer Marvin Peek and Pirate Boston score.

Jerry Dolan Paul Calvert Raider Skeeter Webb White Sox Cedar Rapids Marvin Peek Waterloo Des Moines St. Paul Frankie Frisch

Start Qualifying Play For Junior C. C. Meet

A tee-off meeting will be held by the young men s bureau of the Chamber of Commerce at Kenmore golf course Monday at 4 30 p m followed by a dinner at 7 30 Those desiring to represent Cedar Rapids at the Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce golf tournament in Denison August 18 will begin their qualifying rounds Contestants may qualify nine or 18 holes at a time but must turn in cards for 36 holes of golf by August 5

Young Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce Kenmore Cedar Rapids Iowa

Hainline and Coggeshall Reach Net Finals in Des Moines

Hainline of Rock Island Illinois and Coggeshall of Des Moines advance to the men’s singles final at the state tennis tournament. Coggeshall defeats Wayne Anderson 7-5 6-0 6-2, while Hainline prevails 6-0 6-3 6-2 over Bob Sandler.

DES Moines Hainline Rock Island Harris Coggeshall Coggeshall Wayne Anderson Shenandoah Bob Sandler Marguerite Letts St. Joseph Helena Dyer Springfield Frank Brody Ben Beckerman Sandler John Fletcher Anderson Frank Nye Theresa Anderson Marjorie Gowan Doris Popple Mary O. Lewis St. Louis Letts Dyer Audrey Isabel Squire

Local Horseshoe Team Meets Eldora Tossers

The undefeated Cedar Rapids horseshoe team will meet Eldora at Waterloo Sunday afternoon in a crucial match. The Tossers are reminded the official state tournament is scheduled at Hawkeye Downs beginning page 12 as part of the All Iowa air.

Cedar Rapids Eldora Waterloo Iowa Hawkeye Downs

Four Team Deadlock In M J League Race

A four way tie grips the M J league with Wilson against Quakers and Iowa Manufacturers against Iowa Light and Power scheduled for Monday and Wednesday. The four teams share top spots with strong pitching lines led by Red Van Fleet and Kenny Thenhaus. The Engineers and La Plante Choate meet twice this week as the race tightens toward playoffs.

Wilson Quakers Iowa Iowa Light and Power Wilson Packers Jim Emery Freddy Melichar Kenny Thenhaus Red van Fleet van Fleet Tvan Reid Marlin Jacobs Iowa Light Ockie Theisen Bob Stastny Red Hibben la Plante Choate Harold DeWoody Bob Formanck Gene Babbitt Engineers

Kinnick Votes Lead In National All Star Poll

Nile Kinnick of Iowa tops a nationwide grid poll with about 23 475 votes as Notre Dame and Northwestern players also post strong totals. Steve Sitko and Bill Kerr lead at Notre Dame while several South Bend aces exceed 2 000 votes each.

Nile Kinnick Erwin Prasse Buzz Dean Dick Evans Kinnick Prasse Dean Evans Notre Dame Chelsea Trish Steve Sitkos Ben Sheridan Bill Kerr South Bend Ted Harvey John McIntyre Frank Albert Joe de Franco Joe Thesing Chicago Iowa Green Bay Packers Soldiers Field Bill Fisk Southern Californian Nick Cutlich Northwestern Joe Pordy Texas Askes Harris Smith Southern California Clyde Turner Hardin-Simmons John Hamnan Ted Hennis Purdue Steve Sitko Lou Brock Vna Marty Christiansen Minnesota

Raiders To Raise Pennant Thursday Night Event

Raiders plan a pennant raising with the Shrine visit and fol-de-ros. Tickets are on sale for the event with a special section for Shriners from Waterloo. Women bowlers raise funds for their state tournament and get a nickel from each 29-cent ticket sold for Wednesday’s game. A pregame softball showcase and prize distribution follow the bargain-night format. Waterloo supplies the opposition both nights as the White Hawks seek revenge against the Raiders.

Shriners Waterloo Bowling Association Crack Beck White Hawks Raiders

Phils Hammer 16 Hits Win 9 3 Over Cubs

Philadelphia wins 9 to 3 over Chicago as 16 safeties off French Lee Raffensberger pace the offense. Mahan collects four hits including a homer to drive in four runs, while Mueller and Pearson drive in multiple runs for the Phillies.

Phils Hammer Chicago INS Philadelphia Cubs Larry French Bill Lee Vance Page Ken Rafefensberger Phils Art Mahan Page Raffensberger Mahan Abhoa Mahan Q-Hack Schulte A'Herman Mueller P Gleeson Rizzo Antcholsa Marty Cf Mr Lesher Maya Idalles Rolf Brasan S Bt Q Lee Galan Ratien Trosgell Raffensberser Nicholson Dalleskandro Leiber Mahan Mueller Peareson Mahan Nicholson Marty Pearson Mattick Herman Lether French Lea Pace Treced Eichthi Raffensbercer Maeerkurth Stewark Barr

Browns Stop Sid Hudson 4-1 in Washington

John Niggeling limited Washington to seven hits as the St Louis Browns snapped rookie Sid Hudson's six game win streak, beating the Nationals 4 to 1. Key RBI came from Walker Heffner Luscher and Judnich with coordinating runs supported by solid defense and timely hits.

Washington John Niggeling St Louis Browns Sid Hudson Wanahington Abhoa Grace Case M'Quinn O'Lewis Fiaro Judniches OlWestsrf Inago /Radchid Walkerlf Laabs OlTravis Bonurs Umyer Hefner OlFerreil Nigseling Si Hudson Tai Hudson Louis Mser Berardino Pofahl Walker Heff

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