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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1939

Page

2

Giants Top Cubs 5 2 as Bonura Leads Hit Parade

New York Giants halt skid with a 5 2 win over Chicago at Wrigley Field. Zeke Bonura had three hits in four at bats to pace the Giant attack, while Harry Gumbert started strong before Melton and Lynn closed out the victory. Billy Jurges hit a double and triple for Chicago, but the Giants held off a late rally.

Hicago New York Giants Chiafago Cubs Harry Gumbert Melton Jim Lynn Giants Hartnett Gumbert Cubs Cavaretta Stan Hack Herman Galan Leiber Lynn Zeke Bonura Billy Jurges Chicago New York Witeha Sel Bartell Root Manning Ott Bonura Demaree Whitehead Reynoids Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Bees John Rizzo Lee Handley Ray Berres Mace Bowman Bucs Bees Stengel Crew al Simmons Chuck Klein Forbes Field Philadelphia Luther Bud” Thomas Detroit Philadelphia Athletics Tommy Bridges Athletics Bud Thomas Bob Johnson Frank Hayes Bill Nagel Thomas Archie McKain Rudy York McCoy Dee Miles Mackmen

Cincinnati Wins 2 From Philadelphia

In a doubleheader at Philadelphia Cincinnati tops the Phillies 4 0 and 6 1. Myers hits two homers for Cincinnati while Arnovich Werber and Gam ble drive in runs. Philadelphia errors help Cincinnati to the wins.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Martin Werber Scharein Scott Prey Arnovich Gamolelf Brack McC'ick Mueller Herger Hughes Craft Davis O'Berger Young Pearson Bordag Kerksi O'Myers Movore Kerksieck Hershberger Berger Gamble McCormick Myers Moore Frey Bailanfant, Magerkurth Sears

Big Week Ahead for Local Baseball Fans

The article previews a packed Raiders schedule with five games in three days starting Thursday against Bloomington. Springfield, the team’s arch rival, visits Friday and again for a six o’clock doubleheader Saturday marked by Family Night. Admission is 41 cents for men and 26 cents for women, with free entry for accompanied children, and upcoming Wilson and Company Family and Friends Night on August 9 and Kenwood Methodist Church Bargain Night on August 10 at 25 cents.

Pians Bloomington Raiders Springfield Marquardt Wilson and Company Family and Friends Kenwood Methodist Church

Dodgers Beat Cardinals 7 3 as Hamlin Wins Eleventh

Luke Hamlin improved to 11-? on the season guiding Brooklyn past St Louis 7 to 3 in front of 30 040 fans. The Dodgers moved within a game and a half of the Cardinals who dropped to fourth. Key hits included a home run by Roy and RBI from Hudson Lavagetto and Koy with solid relief work from Dean and Shoun.

ST. Louis Luke Hamlin Brooklyn Dodgers Cardinals Dodgers al St. Louis Hudson Martin Brown Walkeret Oblaughterstt Mize Pete Tog Arks Adgett Phelps E.moore O/Myers Amlin Parneke Weiland Dean S.martin Ovss Myers Slaughter Walker Lavagetto Koy J. Martin Shoun

Red Sox Fall to St Louis in Two Games Split

In a 4 10 3 loss to St Louis, Boston left 11 on base as Kramer worked 7 innings for the win while Wade took the loss. The game featured early runs, double plays and a tight pitching duel to end the Red Sox era on the road.

Errickson Boston Pittsburgh Rizzo Handley Berres Bowman West Garms Vaughan Fletcher Young Brown Shoffner Sewell Brown Lin Pinelli Reardon Dunn Mik Vosmik Clift Berardino McQuinn Heffner Doerr Cronin Foxx Tabor St. Louis Kramer Whitehead Mills Wade Wilson Rich Ostermueller Carey Quinn, McGowan Rue Miles Joyce Durerig Onion Cenkae Kesh Lances Greenberg Croucher Nelson Averill York McCosky Newsome Moses Siebert Fox McCoy Hayes Detroit Philadelphia Bridges Dean McKain Thomas Rommel Summers Grieve Cleveland Washington Hemssley Case Save Weath Ly O'Loane Chapman Estate Hale Travis Campbell Bloodw’h Keltner Vernon Grimes SiGiulianic Webb Leonardo Allen Leonard Cot Onbino Bate Giuliani Loane Veraae Estatella Weatherly Bloodworth Lewis Loanesa

Indians Tie Series With 5 2 Victory Over Senators

Cleveland Indians defeat Washington Senators 5 to 2 as Johnny Allen limits the Senators to six hits. Allen drives in a run, Skeeter Webb adds an RBI, and four Washington errors aid Cleveland’s offense. Leonard suffers poor support as the Senators commit four errors.

Washington Cleveland Indians Senators Johnny Allen Cleveland Dutch Leonard Leonard Allen Skeeter Webb

Two Iowa football talks highlight Eddie Anderson era

On a warm day two men discussed Eddie Anderson, Iowa's new coach. Bill Diehl, Iowa center candidate and Temple alumnus, and Father Maurice Mullan, former Columbia College football player, praised Anderson’s insistence on discipline and effort. Diehl expects three years of competition under Anderson and notes the squad will be sized by effort, not leniency.

Eddie Anderson Iowa Bill Diehl Roosevelt High School Hawkeye Bill Temple University Anderson Maurice Mullan Immaculate Conception Parish Columbia College Elmer Layden Notre Dame Dubuque School Diehl Father Mullan Eddie

Leaders Clash for M and J Crown Wednesday at Daniels Park

The Iowa Electric Light and Power La Plant Choate meet in a pivotal M and J league showdown Wednesday night at Daniels Park. The Reddy Kilowatts hold a half game lead as they chase a sixth straight title. La Plant Choate has one game to play plus two pre games. Gene Babbitt has beat the Kilowatts twice this season.

Webb Washington Ailey Donald Yankees Raiders Evansville Iowa Electric Light and Power Company la Plant Choate Daniels Park Reddy Kilowatts Gene Babbitt

Canine Census Finds Mixed Breed Preference in Miami

In a Miami health department dog census of a dense city area the majority favored mongrels over pedigree breeds. Counts show 285 fox terriers 203 bulldogs and 426 nondescript dogs among other breeds including Spitz German shepherds pointers chows collies airedales setters and Pekingese.

Miami Fla Health Department

Metz 134 13 Lowest At St. Paul Tourney Leaders

Wilford Wehrle of Racine Wis led with 68 Saturday for a 139 aggregate tying the 134 13 lowest total at St. Paul. Abe Espinosa Chicago Byron Nelson Reading Pa tied at 141 as Espinosa fell back with 74. Found among 142 totals were Hagen Jr Johnny Revolta and others. 150 or under qualified for Sunday windup.

Tours Wilford Wehrle Racine Wis Mangrum Brothers Lloyd Los Angeles Ray Oakmont Abe Espinosa Chicago Byron Nelson Reading Espinosa Harrison Nelson Walter Hagen, Jr Johnny Revolta Evanston Ill

Two Softball Games Tonight at Ellis Park

Cedar Rapids Softball association schedules two games at Ellis Park under the new lighting. The opening exhibition features Wilson Packers against Dytrt's Tavern, a benefit for ankle injury victim Bolek Wishnewsky. Proceeds from a spectator raffle aid the injured player. The second game pits Monticello’s Franklin team, leading its home league, against the local Post Office squad, atop the Industrial A loop.

Cedar Rapids Softball Association Ellis Park Wilson Packers Dytrt’s Tavern Bolek Wishnewsky Franklin Monticello

Release Pairings For Ellis Tourney Set

The Ellis course tournament pairings were announced with first round matches set for Saturday. Medalist John Shimek led with 73 while Bernie Stieger was second low at 75.

Ellis John Shimek Bernie Stieger Earl Baird Tom Houke Ernie Meyn Jim McPartland Joe Toeman Bill Diehl Jack Smith Herman Smith Walt Hodge Lou Fitzpatrick Ie Trimble Alex Mitchell Je Smith Ed Shimek Are van Horne Eddie Eaton Jim King A O. Bodell Ren Springer G. H. Lind- Bill Thayer W. E. Kee Joe Zisko Bill Johnson Alden Anderson Howard Gilmor Anderson Gordon Brousara Winders T. V. Moason

Parker and McNeill Reach Seabright Final for Tennis Title

Frankie Parker and Don McNeill advanced to the Seabright tournament final. McNeill, unseeded, defeated Byr an M. Grant Jr. in straight sets, 7-5 6-2 6-1, after rain interrupted play. Parker outlasted Gilbert Hunt Jr. 3-6 6-4 6-0 1-6 6-1 to reach the final.

Frankie Parker Don McNeill Seabright Bryan Grant Gilbert Hunt Beaton Eabright N. J McNeill Byran M. Grant, Jr Atlanta Parker Gilbert A. Hunt, Jr Washington, D. C Robert L. Riggs Chicago Kenyon College Oklahoma City Okla United States Rally Love Parker-Hunt Tenacious Hunt

Sunday Final Qualifying Day at Country Club

The 69 shot by Johnny Jacobs last week remains the best score among 76 qualifiers for the Country Club tournament. Sunday is the last day to qualify before match play begins Monday. Other notable scores include John Vavra 74 John Hobart 76 B P Lattner 77 and Dr B J Moon and Bill McPartland 79 J H Bell Bill Engle and Tom Crabbe 60.

Johnny Jacobs John Vavra John Hobart B. P. Lattner B. J. Moon Bill McPartland S. J. H. Bell Bill Engle Tom Crabbe

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