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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1938

Page

3

Bowling Alleys Readiness Ahead Of Cedar Rapids Season

Cedar Rapids prepares for a fall bowling season as four alleys Red Crown Lincoln Subway and Y M C A reopen after renovations. Red Crown adds main floor lockers and refits. Lincoln adds free check room new door and seating for sixty plus players. Women bowling gains, with about 300 of 1,400 league bowlers being women and Cedar Rapids forming its first city women’s association led by Leta Nezerka and Lorraine Nelson.

Cedar Rapids Red Crown Robert H. Harger Lincoln The Leta Nezerka Lorraine Nelson M. M. Simitz John Scolaro

Engineers edge toward pennant in M and J Loop schedule

The Cedar Rapids Engineers, led by manager Tom Seabrook, face Wilson's on Monday and Quaker Oats Friday to stay in the pennant race. Quaker Oats, despite leading the league, must win to avoid a playoff as Iowa Electric Light and Power also narrows its path. Ivan Reid, 18, starred for Light and Power. Dutch Krueger debuted as pitcher for La Plant-Choate in a nine inning tie with Wilson.

Cedar Rapids Engineers Tom Seabrook Wilson Quaker Oats Quakers Iowa Electric Light and Power la Plant-Choate Light and Power Ivan Reid Reid Franklin High School Wilson Packers Dutch Krueger Dutch Packers Wilson’n Engineers la Plant-Gheate Va Eneiners

Iowa Hawkeyes Poster Campaign For 1938 Season

The University of Iowa will distribute 3 000 copies of the 1938 football poster featuring Capt. Jack Eicherly of Holstein leaping against a photo from the 1937 Iowa Purdue game. Athletic business manager Charles Galiher says 3 500 posters will be mailed to advertise the Hawkeyes schedule. On Iowa appears across the top in large type.

the Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa Jack Eicherly Holstein Iowa

Twelve Teams Enter Wilton Softball Meet

Twelve teams have been selected for the Eastern Iowa softball tournament to be held in Wilton on August 7. Names include Glasgow Tailors Clinton John Deere Harvesters East Moline West Liberty Bears Wilson Packers Rosenbaum's Cedar Rapids ZolHer Beer Muscatine Columbus Tigers Columbus Junction Powers Coal Economy Roofers Hob Nob Inn The Democrat and N. W. Turners Davenport.

Gazette Wilton Eastern Iowa Glasgow Tailors Clinton John Deere Harvesters East Moline West Liberty Bears Wilson Packers Rosenbaum’s Cedar Rapids ZolHer Beer Muscatines Columbus Tigers Columbus Junction Powers Coal Economy Roofers Hob Nob Inn the Democrat N. W. Turners Davenport

Halas Sees A Bright Future For Pro Football in 1938

Chicago Bears owner George Halas forecasts an outstanding 1938 season with strong attendance at colleges and NFL markets. He cites fan intelligence, Grange’s impact, all star games, and league reforms as keys to football’s growth, reflecting on early pay and trials.

Chicago INS George Halas Chicago Bears Nebraska Bears Detroit Washington Green Bay Halas Red Grange Grange League

Iowa Swimmers Enter LeMars A. A. U. Meet

University of Iowa swimmers including Des Moines sophomores Robert Jones Lincoln Stewart Carl Ahlgren and varsity breaststroker Bob Lowry Newton center Mass will compete in the Midwestern A. A. U. outdoor championships at Le Mars Aug 14 with Coach David Armbruster as referee and starter Francis Heydt from Wichita may join if he fails to make the American European tour Bob Allen of Chicago the 220 yard breaststroke record holder is at a Minnesota boys camp and will not compete.

Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa le Mars David Armbruster Des Moines Robert Jones Lincoln Stewart Carl Ahlgren Bob Lowry Newton Center Mass Francis Heydt Wichita Kan Europe Bob Allen Chicago Minnesota

One Mile Swim Set At Birdland Pool

Des Moines hosts a one mile event at Birdland pool on August 20 starting at 4 p.m. Open to all amateur swimmers. Awards will be given to the first five finishers.

Gazette Des Moines Birdland Pool

Carey Family to Represent Cedar Rapids at Resorters Tourney

The golfing Carey family of Cedar Rapids will attend the Resorters tournament at Alexandria Minnesota this week. Opened Wednesday, the event is one of the oldest and largest since 1922 with Alexandria Club formed in 1914 and E. J. Carey as a charter member. The picture shows E. J. Carey Elizabeth Carey Jane Carey E. J. Carey and Kathleen Carey reviewing pairings. Kathleen was twice medalist in the women s division. Mrs DeLay will not enter as she is currently in South America.

Carey Cedar Rapids Alexandria Minn E. J. Carey Fred Glanville Elizabeth Carey Gordon DeLay Jane Carey John Carey Kathleen Carey DeLay Persent South America

Strategy minimized in modern baseball

In a classic look at baseball evolution, Connie Mack recalls a failed double play setup against Ty Cobb and Donie Bush, illustrating how the lively ball removed strategic infield plays. Lena Blackburn and others note baserunners now favor power and endurance over crafty signals and finesse.

Connie Mack Eddie Collins Jack Barry Athletics Donie Bush Ty Cobb Bush Detroit Cobb Collins Barry

Crusher Football Men Practice Sunday A. M.

The Cedar Rapids Crushers will hold Sunday morning practice at Ellis Park. A proposed game with the Green Bay Packers is booked to be played at Tronwood Michigan on September 5.

Cedar Rapids Crushers Ellis Park Green Bay Packers Tronwood Mich

Wayne Bruce Shuts Out Findlay In Four-Hitter Victory

Wayne Bruce of the Roosevelt Hotel led Fos toria in the Ohio State League with a four-hit win over Findlay by 4 to 1. The Roosevelt Hotel star, a key member of Fos toria and a former state champion, continued a strong league season for the St. Louis Cardinals farm club.

Wayne Bruce Roosevelt Hotel American Legion Fostoria Ohio Bruce Findlay St. Louis Cardinals

Armstrongs Build Down Mirrors Boxing Hype

Henry Armstrong faces Lou Ambers in a lightweight title bout amid a media trend called a build-down. The piece traces how promoters and press shape fighters like Armstrong and Ambers, noting past examples from Dempsey Carpentier to Louis Schmeling and the public’s dollars at stake.

Capone Dave Barry Ins Dempsey Louis Schmeling Braddock Louis Schmeling Speculator Ben Foord Armstrong Ross Ambers Tony Canzoneri

Mixed Foursome Sunday At Local Country Club

The third of the weekly two ball mixed foursomes will be held at the Country Club Sunday after noon. Play starts at 3 o clock.

Country Club

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