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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1939

Page

9

Edith Estabrooks Leads Ruth Smith In Iowan Golf Final

Edith Estabrooks of Dubuque held a three hole edge over Ruth Smith of Ottumwa at lunch in the Iowan women's golf championship final at Cedar Rapids Country Club. Smith rallied to trail by three at nine, then closed some gaps before Estabrooks won the nineteenth hole to go three up after the morning round.

Edith Estabrooks Dubuque Ruth Smith Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Country Club Miss Smith Miss Estabrooks

Miss Smith Edges Ann Casey in Nineteenth Hole Thriller

In a dramatic semi final, Miss Smith defeated Ann Casey of Mason City one up on the nineteenth hole after a tense back and forth. Estabrooks eliminated Kathleen Carey of Cedar Rapids 4 and 3 to reach the final, with Casey and Smith trading holes through eighteen before Smith clinched on the nineteenth.

Carey Miss Estabrooks Miss Carey Dubuque Estabrooks Casey Smith Miss Smith Ann Casey Mason City Kathleen Carey Cedar Rapids Casey-Smith Miss Casey Ottumwa North Jone

Nelson One Stroke Off Lead as Metz Sets Medinah Record

Byron Nelson trails leader Dick Metz by one stroke after two rounds at Medinah Country Club. Metz fired a 67 to break the course record, while Nelson posted 68 to sit tied for second with Lloyd Mangrum. Amateurs Arm strong and Beal matched 71, with Snead, Bulla, Harrison, Wehrle, Fischer, Laffoon and Armour among 72s and 75s.

Chicago Byron Nelson Ralph Guldahl P. G. A. King Henry Picard Los Angeles Jimmy Hines Lakeville N. Y Harry Adams Don Armstrong Illinois Aurora Milton Beal Davenport Iowa Vic Ghezzi Deal N. J Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Johnny Bulla E. J Dutch” Harrison Oak Park Ill Wilford Wehrle Racine Wis Johnny Fischer Cincinnati Ky Laffoon Tommy Armour Horton Smith Johnny Revolta

North All-Stars Triumph In All-Star Game 13-11

The North team, led by manager Ollie Marquardt of Cedar Rapids Raiders, defeated the South 13 to 11 in the annual All-Star game. Wild pitching spiked by Naymick nearly cost the North, as Wuaitkus starred with a trio of hits and Mike Blaze hit the only home run for the North in a 13-4 fifth inning surge. Neighbors and Stanton homered for the South. A crowd of 3,500 witnessed the tense contest.

Springfield Itl Ollie Marquardt Cedar Rapids Raiders Mike Naymick Naymick North Marquardt Big Mike Stan Gehrke Mike Wuaitkus Moline Mike Blaze Raider Neighbors Stanton South Campbell Walthus Vans Gordon Jones Olsen Howard Naymicke Eeereer Gehrke Hausmann Shurski Harkley Schmitz Viexel Brown Callahan O Connolly Eersee Sethrr Callahan Innint T Wee Bell Schmity Stroble Skurski Waltkus Black A. Blaze Gordon Jones Howard Levan Esenbar Connolly Neiehbors Neishhbors Cgordan Qisen Blaze Skurs Nausann Waltkuy Hally Sehmitz Nesher Gehrke I Nethery Velvet Frown Struc Ibnnings Visher Sehmitz Iynnings Piteher Ian Nethery Toner Levan Ton- Loscoll Reynolds Williams Jimmy Foxx Bobby Doerr Browns Cubs Bees Charley Root Root Boston Morton Cooper St. Louis Cardinals Phillies St. Louis Henry Pippen Philadelphia Athletics Dario Lodigiani Detroit Tigers al Milnar Cleveland Indians Washington Senators

Brooklyn and Cincinnati duel in two MLB box scores

In a doubleheader, Cincinnati loses to Brooklyn 4 4, with Fitzsimmons surrendering 30 hits in 9. Casey's crew edges St Louis Philadelphia 7 4 in the nightcap as Vander Meer and Casey split mound duties. Hits and errors spread across the games, with Todd and Werber contributing in Brooklyn Cincinnati action and Gutteridge Milies Mize guiding St Louis Philadelphia in the late innings.

Taft Cincinnati Brooklyn Fitzsimmons Walters Tamulis Oif Fitzsimmons Stark, Goetz and Campbell Aera Dee Vander Meer Bongloyanni Gamble McCormick Cozcarart Todd Stainbach Werbe Cincinnat Casey Grissom

Likable Paychek Arrives for Monday Fight Night

Johnny Paychek arrived with trainer Harold Jacobs amid public interest in his 10 round bid against Charley Belanger at Hill Park Monday evening. Local fans and boxing figures admired the Canadian challenger as Paychek talked with reporters and gauged the crowd. He praised Belanger as a tough, long‑time fighter and pledged to try for a knockout, while planning his schedule of meals and workouts in the days before the bout.

Johnny Paycheck Paychek Charley Belanger Hill Park Harold Jacobs Montrose Fryrear Benny Leonard Alex Fidler V.F Thornwood Jacobs Johnny J the Elks Johnny Belanger

Shake Hands With See You in the Big Leagues Raider Rookie Bink

George Bink, 22, Cedar Rapids Raider right fielder from Chicago, left handed batter and thrower, 6 feet tall 175 pounds, has played three seasons in baseball. From Tyler Texas to East Texas league pennant winner 1938, also in Penn State and Kitty leagues. Also plays hockey and football, lives 1205 First Avenue, high school graduate, unmarried. Lefthanded pitching from Moline troubles him. he jokes about big leagues. He is fast and can hit despite lefty challenges.

George Bink Raider Chicago Bink Cedar Rapids Tyler Tex Moline Raiders First Avenue

Standings and results from regional league and majors

Standings show WL and Pet figures for clubs including New York Detroit Boston Chicago and St. Louis with Friday results Philadelphia 6 Detroit 2 and other scores. National League standings list Cincinnati New York St Louis Brooklyn Chicago Boston Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with recent game results and future matchups.

New York Detroit Boston Washington Chicago Phil'delphia Cleveland St. Louis Philadelphia Chicano Philadelphise Cincinnat St.Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Pittsburch Barton Cincinnati J. Louis

Don Chadima Leads Softball Win at Wilson School

Don Chadima pitched for Andy's Service Station as they defeated Standard Bakery 17 to 6 on Friday night at Wilson school. Chadima's strong outing spurred the victory and highlighted a high scoring game for the league clash.

Don Chadima Andy Service Station Standard Bakery Wilson School

Luck Still Refuses To Join The Giants

The article recounts a string of baseball mishaps and notable feats as multiple teams shine. Cecil Haley, a 13-year-old Negro mascot, joins the Giants but contributes little as Pirates beat New York 4-3. Hafey, Scalzi, Reynolds, Williams, Ed Smith, and others turn in strong performances across the day.

Sy Will White Cecil Haley New York Giants Cecil Giants Pirates Tom Hafey Jersey City Franc Scalzi Hafey Tom Frank Chuck Klein Pittsburgh Merriwells Bucs

Iowa City Woman Wins Second In Archery

In the national archery tournament Detroit team won the men s team shoot with 381 hits and 2459 points, replacing last year s champions Elysian archers. In the women s field shoot Mrs Alta Benedict of Southgate Ky took first with 180 points, Eloise Dysart of Iowa City Iowa was second, and Mrs Eva Keen of Dayton Ohio was third.

St, Paul Detroit Mich Motor City Elysian Archers Los Angeles Calif Alta Benedict Southgate Eloise Dysart Iowa City Iowa Eva Keen Dayton Ohio

Roosevelt Hotel Wins In 10 Innings 5 To 4

Roosevelt Hotel American Legion Juniors beat Sumner 5-4 in ten innings in a key road game. Janos starred with a multi hit day and two scores, helping drive five of the nine runs as Roosevelt extends a 15 game win streak and advances to the state tournament round robin in Rockwell City August 2-4.

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Wilson Team Nips Crushers In 6-2 Tussle

In a muddy M and J gameFriday evening Wilson beat the Crushers 6 to 2. Johnny Schmidt allowed eight hits and struck out six while Kraus also fanned six but yielded four walks and an unearned run, with the Crushers inefficiently supporting him. The fourth inning featured odd plays as Zisko reached third then tried to score on a missed pitch, while Harbert nailed a runner at the plate. The Packers tallied in the first, third, fifth, and sixth, while the Crushers posted a single run in the sixth. Teams combined for a tense defensive night and miscues contributed to the final score.

Ken Anderson Kenney Aegerter Tom Jones Sumner Club Bob Hurych Melvin Harrs Hurych Harold Jamison Fruch Gene Jones Roosevelt Hotel Frueh Jonos George Machacek Bob Turdik Bob Shanahan Janos Herb Gallagher The Crushers Wilson Johnny Schmidt Kraus Schmidt Sammy Snead Heinze Sawyer Zisko Harbert F. Sturm Gable Sturm Ferreter Krumm Packers Groves Stoecker Schimdt McMurray Curran Frey Ferteter Blake and Michaels Ree Eeecagee

Cleveland Sends Bill Zuber To Buffalo Club

Cleveland Indians sent relief pitcher William Zuber a 25 year old right hander to Buffalo of the International League under a 36 hour recall pact. He worked under 40 innings this season with two wins and no losses.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians William Zuber Buffalo International League Indians

Hidden Wisconsin Lake Delivers Muskies After Daring Portage

AAROLD HOLLIS recounts two Wisconsin lakes found by chance during a fishing trip. One small, stocked lake yielded twelve muskie strikes before anglers released them. a larger, remote lake offered no reward. The piece contrasts legends of ideal angling lakes with hard, practical results.

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Hutchinson to Report to Detroit Monday

Detroit recalled Freddie Hutchinson from Toledo and he will report to Detroit Monday. The Tigers reportedly paid Seattle $50,000 plus four players for his rights. Reliever Slicker Coftmay will be sent to Toledo on option.

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