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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

2

Raiders Hammer Waterloo 13-7 in windswept finale

Charley Workman belted a three run homer and Carl Wessels added two doubles as the Raiders beat Waterloo 13-7 to close the two game series. Ray Poat and Paul Calvert combined for 14 hits allowed while striking out 16 as Cedar Rapids broke the game open with six runs in the eighth. Calvert left after a strong start and the Raiders rallied from a 4-7 deficit to pull away.

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Periscope microphone spurs argument at Kansas meet

In Wichita the public address mic rose from a hidden plate source during a dispute between Chanute left fielder Ernie Muller and umpire Paul Fair in a Kansas State semi pro baseball meet. The mic captured their exchange before being lowered again as the two settled the argument privately.

Wichita Kan Ernie Muller Chanute Paul Fair Miller Fair

Wessels and Workman pace Raiders to win over White Hawks

Wrecking crew Carl Wessels and Charley Workman led the Raiders to a 13 7 victory over Waterloo s White Hawks. Wessels produced two doubles and Workman hit his twenty six th home run as six teammates scored and three were on base in the seventh inning.

Carl Wessels Charley Workman Raiders Waterloo White Hawks Wessels Workman Lee Hassett Miller Hartnett Rowell Dallessandro Philadelphia

Ed Furgol Reaches Public Links Semi Finals In Heat

In Detroit Ed Furgol of Utica NY advances to the Public Links semi finals after tying a record 138. He faces Bob Clark of St Paul in Friday’s top 36 hole match as Dietz and Dolce meet in the lower bracket. Furgol, 22, accounts for 10 pounds lost and a withered left arm from a past auto accident.

Detroit Ed Furgol Utica Bob Clark Physicians St. Paul Furgol Clark Jose Mike Dietz Roy Dolce Denver Dietz Dolce Baltimore

Wisconsin crew coach Ralph Hunn seeks hearing after dismissal

Ralph Hunn, deposed UW crew coach, demanded a Friday hearing before the athletic board as a revolt simmers among the Badger varsity crew. Athletic Director Harry A. Stuhldreher said Hunn was dropped from the payroll effective May 8 with no reasons given. Hunn said his request for a hearing was denied previously.

White Sox rise in American League pennant race

Chicago White Sox surge in the standings after a 6-4 win over Boston, closing the gap on fourth place as they pursue a pennant. The club leads in hitting with a .287 average and features strong pitching from Lyons, Smith, Lee, Rigney, Knott, and Dietrich, while Joe Kuhel homered to boost their triumph.

George Kirkley United Press New York Chicago White Sox Joe Cronin White Sox Red Sox Boston Chicago South Siders Jimmy Dykes Yankees Tigers Lyons Smith, Lee Rigney Knott Dietrich

Dodgers Bolster Pitching with Grissom and Head

The Brooklyn Dodgers acquire lefty Lee Grissom from Montreal and righty Ed Head from Elmira to strengthen the staff for the stretch run. Grissom previously spent three seasons with Cincinnati and was traded to New York, then waived to Montreal where he regained form. Head, with two seasons in organized ball, is 12 6 with 116 strikeouts.

Brooklyn Dodgers Lee Grissom Montreal Ed Head Elmira N. Y Grissom Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees Joe Beggs Head

Bees and Browns win three eye league games

Cedar Rapids Raiders and Clinton split three games as they wait for a key Three Eye league series. Evansville defeated Decatur 3 2 in a pitchers battle while Springfield edged Moline 10 9 with Springer and Stroble homering.

Cedar Rapids Raiders Clinton Ollier Marquardt Waterloo White Hawks Madison Evansville Decatur Springfield Moline Bees Brownies

House Of David Team Disbands After Trouble

The Campus semi pro House of David baseball team in Council Bluffs Iowa reaches disbanding point after a string of events. Eight players were arrested for larceny following salary disputes with manager Ham Oliver who also faced countersuit for unpaid wages. A civil suit of 1000 dollars was filed against Oliver by Grace Sparks over notes meant to shield him from financial trouble. If reorganized, players plan to tour as the House of David Orphans.

Council Bluffs House of David Team Harmony Ham Oliver Oliver Grace Sparks House of David Orphans

Play Begins In Iowa City Net Tournament

Eastern Iowa tennis tourney opens Friday with men's doubles and women's singles. Thursday results include Wollenweber over Mangold 6-4, Fletcher over Johnson 8-0 8-6, Parks over Winnie 6-4 6-1, Crain over Arsb B 6-4 2-6 0-5, Sterling Lord over Hatch 6-0, Coffin over Cathcart 6-1 6-0. Second round sees Fletcher over Taubman 6-0 6-0, Ebert over Myron 6-2, Rugg over Carl 6-1 6-2, McNabb over Woods 6-1 8-2.

Iowa City Iowa Bob Wollenweber Keokuk Tom Mangold Burlington John Fletcher Des Moines R. Johnson Davenport Joe Parks Low City John Winnie Earl Crain Rusel Arsbb Cedar Rapids Sterling Lord Dale Hatch Rod Coffin den Moines Earl Cathcart Dex Moines Milton Taubman John Ebert J. Myron Die Rugg Loring Carl Waterloo Jonn McNabb Cedar Falls Dick Woods Vinton

Margaret Bell Captures Fourth Flight Golf Title

Margaret Bell of Cedar Rapids won the fourth flight championship at Des Moines by defeating Mrs. Don Springer of Des Moines 3 and 1 in the finals. Cedar Rapids players were eliminated earlier in the third round. Mrs. Byers defaulted to Mrs. Chase, and Virginia Knox fell to Mrs. Kirk 4 and 3.

Margaret Bell Cedar Rapids Des Moines Don Springer F. C. Byers Given Chase Virginia Knox A. S. Kirk

White Sox Acquire Elmer Weingartner from Evangeline League

The Chicago White Sox announced the purchase of Elmer Weingartner a young third baseman from the Rayne club of the Evangeline league. Weingartner has been hitting in the 320s and reported Friday.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Elmer Weingartner Rayne Club Weingartner

St Paul Open Begins With Star Golf Field

The 11th annual $7,500 St Paul open tees off with 200 players led by defending champ Dick Metz and stars Lawson Little Abe Espinosa and Sam Snead. Notables absent include Demaret Nelson and Sarazen as 18 holes start Friday and 64 low scorers advance to final 36.

ST. Paul, Minn Dick Metz Metz Keller Lawson Little Harry Cooper St. Paul Abe Espinosa Chicago Sam Snead Johnny Revolta Ben Hogan Jim Ferrier Ralph Guldahl Horton Smith Willie Goggin Tommy Armour Ed Oliver Walter Hagen Johnny Bulla Ky Laffoon Ray Lloyd Mangrum Henry Picard Ed Brook Jimmy Hines Ferrier George Victor Revolta Jimmy Demaret Byron Nelson Gene Sarazen Espinosa Smith Laffoon Little Guldahl Hines Cooper Hagen

Fraternal softball action yields mixed results at Ellis park

Sokols rally to beat C S A 12 6 in seventh inning while Maccabee fall to Z C B J 18 1 after a 13 run first frame. Eagles win by forfeit from DeMolay. Packers Union top Fraternal B with 13 7 over Junior I Co 0 F. C A N defeats Moose 12 6. Triton ties Knights of Columbus 12 in a season's eighth contest.

Ellis Park Sokols C. S A Z C.B.J Eagles Packers Union I, Co Moose Triton Knights of Columbus

Standings and results from three leagues tease local play

Standings show Cedar Rapids Madison and Springfield near top in the Three Eye League with W L records. Thursday results include Cedar Rapids routing Waterloo and Evansville defeating Decatur while Springfield beat Moline. Friday games list Clinton at Cedar Rapids Madison at Waterloo and more with rain impact noted.

C. Rapids Li Madison Clinton Decatur Springfield Moline Evansville Waterlon Cedar Rapids Waterloo Wlpct Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn Bodmittsburgh New York Chicago Hla Boston Billaburen New Yo

Polls and Sports Weather Report Fragments

Fragmented data lists city names and poll figures with several garbled values. Mentions Indianapolis at Milwaukee with rain.

City St. Paul Minn Milwaukee Columbus Louisville Toledo Kansan City Loulsville Columbua

Carey to Meet Otto in Iowa Women’s Golf Final

Kathleen Carey of Cedar Rapids won a marathon semifinal against Ill of Des Moines 3 and 2, overcoming early mistakes with a record-tying comeback on Wakonda’s greens. She advances to face Phyllis Otto of Atlantic in the final 36 holes to settle the state title.

Suzanne 11 Des Moines Miss Carey Phyllis Otto Atlantic Wakonda Miss Otto R Staats Davenport Kathleen Carey Cedar Rapids Miss Ill Heroe Mis Ill Carey Kathleen Otto Mrs. Staats Staats

Parker Loses In Seabright Meet Semifinals

In Seabright New Jersey Frank Kovacs of Oakland will face Elwood Cooke of Portland after Kovacs defeated 1939 champion Frank Parker in a three set thriller. Bobby Riggs and Gilbert Hunt won their quarterfinals to advance to the other men's semifinal. Matches are best three of five.

Seabright N. J INS Frank Kovacs Oakland Calif Frank Parker Elwood Cooke Portland Ore Gardnar Mulloy Coral Gables Fla Bobby Riggs Chicago Gilbert Hunt Washington D.C Riggs Henry Prusoft Seattle Wash Hunt Sidney Wood New York

All-Ohio World Series Talk Lines Up For October

Cincinnati chatter revives an all-Ohio World Series idea rooted in baseball nostalgia. Talks hinge on Bobby Feller and Paul Derringer matchups and Bill McKechnie versus Oscar Vitt as two 20 year old wonders, with Reds and Indians in the spotlight.

Cincinnati New York Giants Yankees Chicago Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Reds Bobby Feller Paul Derringer Bill McKechnie Ol’ Oscar Vitt

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