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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1940

Page

15

Calvert Brilliant As Raiders Beat Springfield 6 0

Paul Calvert the Canadian pitcher dominated Springfield as Cedar Rapids shut out the Brownies 6 to 0 in the opener of a three game series. Calvert struck out thirteen, walked seven, and allowed only five hits to hand Earl Jones his fourth defeat in eleven decisions. The Raiders jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first, then added two in the third and one in the fifth. Del Jones and Frierson provided key two run hits and Fiore, Workman, and Hershey contributed runs as Springfield managed little offense. Attendance was 1 015 at the Cedar Rapids game with Calvert earning the win and Paul Gunter expected to start for the home team Wednesday.

Springfield Paul Calvert Canada Springfields Brownies Cedar Rapids Earl Jones Brownie Portsider Paul Gunter Paut Raider Heinie Schulte Raiders del Jones Schulte Frierson Clarence Springer Hershey Fiore Workman Springer Jones Ed Busch Stroble Goorabian Keller Busch Mr. Calvert Hansen Bradley Calvert Cedar Rapins Remreak Tee Hersher Blaze Reynolds Buseh Hornsby Tlershes Flore Semreak Striekant Rnutson Blieding Pat Willcox Waterloo Phyllis Otto New State Bob Feller Tigers Clinton Cincinnati Giants Dodgers Pirates Johnny Mize Bees Eddie Anderson Max Baer Louis Phooey Ump Warry Johnson Cy Slapnicka Cleveland Slapnicka Johnson Wilkes-Barre Mike Naymick Lou Regino Walt Walsh George Bink Charley Workman Bob Hershey Ray Foat Slap Ray Thomas Russ DeForrest Dick Elston Cap Crossley Alex Filbert Frank Howard Red van Fleet Jiggs Gasaway Jim Hayes DeForrest Elston Gasaway Crossley South Carolina Fort Smith Ark Madison Filbert Thomas Brooklyn Jack Cap New Werber Craft Deyan Brown Beees I Lynn De‘ringer McCarthy Baker Joiner Hershberger Myers Lynn Hershberrer Whitehead Frey Danning F. McCoremick Omer Goodman Frey Myers F McCormick Whitehead Witek Yotns New York Schumacher Ae Derringer Brown i. Joiner OU Schumacher Melton Brow Ta Joiner Derringer Brergs Wystcher Pireher Mazer- Barth Stewart Barr Boston Red Sox Yankees Red Ruffing Ruffing Detroit Rudy York Pete Fox Johnny Murphy Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Paul Derringer Jimmy Wilson Reds Walter Brown Teo Durocher Dodger Debating Society Peewee Reese St. Louis Cardinals Boston Bees Phillies Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Dutch Leonard St. Louis Browns Washington

Northwestern Hopes De Correvont Cleared For Sept Practice

William De Correvont, a highly rated halfback, may join Northwestern football practice on September 10 after an appendectomy last Sunday. Team physician Dr. Marcus Hobart reported steady progress and said he should be cleared to report if recovery continues.

Chicago William de Correvont Northwestern de Correvont Marcus Hobart

Willcox Wins Masters Golf Meet With 224

Waterloo pro Pat Willcox won the Iowa Masters with a 224 total, breaking the 54 hole record by 10 strokes. Johnny Kraft and Sid Richardson tied for second at 227, with seven players, including Gaylord Crowell and Bill Cordingley, breaking the previous record of 234 despite heavy rain.

Ames Pat Willcox Waterloo Willcox Willenx Johnny Kraft Oelwein Sid Richardson Creston

Paletti Captures Iowa PGA Title After Playoff

Joe Paletti of Fairfield won the Iowa PGA championship after an 18 hole playoff with Vic Bass of Keokuk. Both leaders finished the 36 hole round tied at 137 and Paletti earned the state representative spot for the national PGA tournament later this summer.

Keokuk INS Joe Prietti Fairfield Iowa Pg.a Vic Bass Fairview Bass Paletti

Raiders end Springfield streak with 6-0 win

Paul Calvert shines on the mound as the Raiders halt Springfield's nine game winning run with a 6-0 victory.

Baer asks $50,000 for Louis title bout

Sacramento reports Ex-heavyweight champion Max Baer would require a $50,000 guarantee to meet titleholder Joe Louis. Baer’s manager Ancil Hoffman stated the demand matches prior guarantees given to promoters and would hold for any promoter to use Baer against Louis.

Sacramento Calif Ins Max Baer Joe Louis Baer Ancil Hoffman Mike Jacobs Max Onis

Standings and Results Across Leagues and Cities

Standings and results from THREE I league and American Association show Chicago Philadelphia Detroit and St Louis competing. Key gaps in records include Madison Moline Waterloo Clinton Decatur and Cedar Rapids with recent Tuesday and Wednesday results and upcoming games listed.

Madison Clinton Decatur Springfield Moline Wol Perriw Gincinnat Rior Brooklyn Sei Pittshared New York Philadelphia Chicago Rastan Rusults Triscar St Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicagn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Wianescat Chicaco Detroit Cleveland Washineton Chicago Washington St. Louis St. Loui American Association W. L Kan City St. Paul Minnapolis

Clinton Drops Three Games Behind First

Clinton ball club remains three games back in the Three Eye league after a rough stretch. Decatur beat Clinton 9 2 as Commis touched Fisher and Larson for 16 hits. Waterloo and Moline posted further wins while Evansville and Madison fell.

Clinton Cedar Rapids Raiders Giants Decatur Fisher Larson Yarewick Waterloo Evansville White Hawks Dagenhard Bees Harris Moline Madison Ue Lee Bastien Hendrix Griswold Barkelew Montsomerr Weeks Dusenhard Griecer Fischer Toneoff Garnero Yorewtck Kluttz

Cedar Bluffs Mudcats Defeat Washington Indies 24 to 4

Special to The Gazette reports Cedar Bluffs Mudcats win their eighth game of the season. Stout pitched for the Bluffs and allowed eight hits while striking out five. The final score is 24 to 4 in Solon.

Gazette Solon Cedar Bluffs Mudcats Washington Indies Stout The Bluffs

Baseball rule puzzle and Pirates gain with Frisch era

A Milwaukee Journal columnist highlights a ruling gap after a walk on balls and a run scoring despite a baserunner not touching first. The piece then praises Frankie Frisch guiding the Pirates from a weak start to a formidable challenge in the pennant race aided by Sewell, Brown, and a surge of players.

Sam Levy Milwaukee Journal

Baseball Box Score Notes From Pittsburgh and Brooklyn

Summarizes major league box score fragment with bases on balls and strikeouts. Mentions pitchers Head Sewell Tamulis Casey and umpires Sears Dunn Jordan time 2 21. Includes hit totals for Head and Tamulis across innings and pitcher loss attributed to Head.

Pittshurch Brooklyn Tamulis Sewell Case Casey Sears, Dunn Jorda St. Louis Boston Browiss Sistah Posedel Glorson Moses Belineg Webb C'aman Libreevich Avery —Johnson Oo Kuhel Wrichtorf Siebert O'Appling Ayes Senthal Padgett Berres Kennedy St Louis Hos Dran Knott Lillard Slaush- Ross Appleton Mize Warneke Miles O ' Moore Ross Rowell Miller Susts Orendo Madectt T Moore Miller Cooney Brancato Padkett Koy Warnecke Listi T Brown Orenco Brown Philadelphia Noo Nnnoni J Mize Chicaso Bnaston Hayes McCoy Javery W Kennedy Rubeling Kubel Double Pinny McCoy Anman Stebert Wid Colcacote Oss Ross Pires Klein Ballanfant Campbell Balk Nott Winningnitcher Basil, Grieve Geisel PHILS CUBS Chicago Philadelphis Leonard Blanks Browns Hack Mahan Herman Mschulte Washington Nichols Rizzo Warren Bracan Travis S'Radente Ie Hiche Laabs Myer Ber'dinoss D'Il Whitehead Leiber Nicholson Marty Hirde Kiein Lawson Inn Schulte Mazzera Warrenworth Pofahl Walker Schulte Doubbte Lewis Judnich Schulte Marian Brozan Schulte Mahon Chicarn Phill Diays Bloodworth Delphia Swift Shift Hishe Root St Sohne Son Higbe Lawson Bi Johnson Lee Ward Pace Passentr Wild Hitehead Law- Ditch— Hache Whitehead Balk Coffman Lee Gortz Pinelli Reardon Feller Pittsburgh Branklyn Beaton Cleveland L.waner Reese Pwaner Dim'do O'C'omanrf Elliott Owasdell Cramer O'W Camilli Cronin Bo'dreniss Vohcan Medwick Williams If Trosky Mack Gustine Relser Eacock Hemsies Lopez Foxx Barby Galisoner Wilson Franks Fost'm'ller Phelps tRan Finne Coscarart Errins Tabor Finney Keltner Hemsley Baby Lavazetto Dorrr Boudreau Kelt- van Robays Fletcher Younner Borton Bagby Waner van Robays Garms Babs Younr Lavagetto Robays Quinn Rue Itcher— Douban Mubberd Tamulls Lette

Worthington Leads Maquoketa Valley Standings Report

DYERSVILLE Worthington leads Maquoketa Valley with four victories in five games. Elkport and Strawberry Point tie for second place in the league standings.

Gazette Dyersville Worthington Bay Strawberry Point Farmersburg Misersville Cascade Guttenbure Monticelin Worthington Monticello Elkport Farmersbure

Dick Arnold Leads Coe Freshmen At C M T C Meet

Coe College freshman track star Dick Arnold, co captain for Company D, placed second in both the 100 and 220 yard dashes and helped secure a win in the 880 yard relay at the Citizens Military Training Camp meet in Fort Des Moines. He scored six points for his unit.

Dick Arnold Coe College Fort Des Moines Company D Arnold

Chaos in the American League pennant race fans in shock

The American League title chase remains unpredictable as leaders tie again after several shifts. Bob Feller wins for Cleveland 2 1 over Boston as Detroit thumped 8 0 by New York with Ruffing on the mound and a three run homer. The Reds beat the Giants 6 8 as Derringer notches his 15th.

Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Detroit Tigers

Former Hawkeye Named Illinois High School Coach

Robert Allen of Chicago, former University of Iowa swimming captain and football player, is named swimming coach and assistant football instructor at Rockford High School Illinois. Allen joins Hawkeye alums Leo Campeisi and Jim Laud, who hold top roles in athletics and physical education.

Iowa City Robert Allen Chicago University of Iowa Rockford Allen Hawkeyes Leo Campeisi Jim Laud Laud Campeisi

Is Bill Terry Out Who Will In as Giant Manager

Rumors swirl around the New York Giants about Bill Terry possibly leaving as manager. Giants officials say Terry is signed through 1941 but speculation grows over a potential move to another club or purchase of the Boston Bees.

New York Giants Will Terry Polo Grounds Memphis Giants Cincinnati Reds Terry York Giant Boston Bees Horace Stoneham New York Jim Farley Yankees Dodgers Brooklyn

Melichar Shuts Out Manufacturers 6-0 In M and J League clash

Freddy Melichar, veteran pitcher for the Packers, earned his sixth win of the season and a third shutout as Iowa Manufacturers were limited to two hits. Melichar walked four and hit one, while timely hitting and fielding support sealed the 6-0 victory. Reynolds, Michaels and Groves charged with key hits, and Melichar scored to cap the scoring in the final inning.

Freddy Melichar Wilson Iowa Packers Ivan Reid Melichar Earl Matter Matter Ralph Ingels Vance Rimmer Storm Groves Fuller Reid Mickey Vig Howdy Michaels Ingels Light Company Cedar Rapids Engineers

Christman Recovers From Tonsillectomy After Injury

Paul Christman of Missouri was recovering from a tonsillectomy to aid his healing from a leg injury suffered in a spring baseball game. The leg injury has responded slowly to treatment.

Kansas City Paul Christman University of Missouri

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