Cubs optimistic as Dizzy Deans arm shows cure in X ray
Chicago Tribune reports Dizzy Dean's right arm shows no soreness after rest and a second X ray. Club physician Dr John F Davis says Dean could start in about a week to ten days, with manager Charley Grimm aiming for a full return without relief appearances.
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Roberts receives $31,950 share in 500 mile race
Floyd Roberts collected $31,950 in 39 checks for winning the 500 mile auto derby at Indianapolis after setting a record 117.20 mph on Memorial Day. He will share the prize with Lou Moore of Los Angeles, car owner. Wilbur Shaw and Chet Miller earned $14,450 and $7,300 respectively for finishing second and third.
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Champions Crowned In Anamosa Fights
In Anamosa Memorial Day finals five champions were crowned in the Golden Gloves tournament after six weeks of eliminations. Case and Gibbons fought the last bout as Fidler refereed. Gibbons won in the later rounds while Case fell in the first. Hayes defeated Coldwell for 135 pounds. Steele out pointed Sage for 147. Lewis retained the 160 crown versus Barnes. Carr stopped Rottan in the light-heavyweight bout. Joe Benson and Art Taylor judged. Eddie Jennings timekeeper.
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Lee Cornell Joins Waterloo Hawks At First Base
Lee Cornell formerly with the Cedar Rapids Raiders was signed by Waterloo to handle first base until Bob Loane and Lee Marion heal. Marion had been the regular Hawk first sacker and Loane replaced him before sustaining an injury.
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Hagen Fails to Qualify for Open in 1930s Qualifying
Walter Hagen, twice national champion, fails to qualify for the Open at Cherry Hills Denver after 36 holes. Mark Fry of Oakland leads with 139 while Hagen posts 151 at San Francisco. Other notable players miss the cut as 1,223 entries contest 141 open spots and exempt players advance.
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Harold S. Long
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Oklahoma City
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Magna
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Solon Pirates blank Iowa City Eagles 8 to 0 win
Solon Pirates defeated the Iowa City Eagles 8 to 0 on Sunday at the local diamond. Pitcher L. Unash allowed three hits and struck out 12, extending scoreless innings to 18 after a prior 2 hit, 13 strikeout shutout of the Mt. Vernon Independents.
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Sumner Defeats Local Nine In Eleven Innings
The local baseball team lost 4 to 3 in eleven innings to Sumner on Sunday. On Monday they routed Wadena 24 to 6. Advertisement invites readers to place want ads under Attractions for town events and rides.
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Armstrong Tops Ross in Thrilling Welterweight Clash
Henry Armstrong defeated Barney Ross to become the new welterweight champion in a ferocious 15 round battle described as nonstop action with Armstrong pressing from bell to bell. The article also notes league meetings involving Tom Fairweather and Harry Johnson addressing Raiders financial troubles and potential league sessions following penalties from the Landis decision. It also recounts Gene Tunney’s support for former manager Doc Bagley and reflects on aging pitchers Lou Fette and teammates in Boston’s Bees pennant chase.
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Brooklyn to Inaugurate Night Ball on June 15
The Brooklyn Dodgers will inaugurate night baseball at Ebbets Field on June 15 against the Cincinnati Reds. Dodgers vice-president Larry McPhail announced the plan, praising the lighting system as the best in the world. Six more night games are likely, as seven are permitted this season. McPhail previously pioneered MLB night games with Cincinnati.
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View in the Field Preview of 1937-38 M V C Meet
Leo Lucas notes the Mississippi Valley conference track meet at Davenport to close the 1937-38 sports calendar. Franklin seeks the city’s second three year championship in four schools system era as Roosevelt and Franklin dominate city titles since 1935.
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Franklin and Roosevelt vie for sectional honors on Wilson court
In the sectional tournament Roosevelt led by graduation time in 1937 while Franklin claimed the track title on Coe field. Franklin commands a 5-4 edge in school titles over Roosevelt, with future seasons uncertain as football, basketball and track progress. Smaller schools McKinnley and Wilson show potential but must unite talent to challenge.
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Armstrong Edges Ross In Boxing Match
Henry Armstrong from Los Angeles defeated Welterweight Champion Barney Ross in a points decision in Chicago. Milt Aron of Dubuque outpointed Bobby Vacho in Dubuque. Charlie Coates in Akron scored a knockout over Chester Park in Los Angeles. Also notes the British post office handled 286 million letters and 10 million parcels during Christmas 1935.
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All New Wrestlers to Open Cedar Park Outdoor Card
Six newcomers to Cedar Rapids wrestling headline Friday night at Cedar Park with Eddie Jennings promoting. Main event pits Rudy Strongberg of Berlin against Jerry Meeker of Honolulu. Semi windup features Big Bad Brown of Shreveport against Ken Fenelon of Dubuque. Opener pairs Bucky O Neill of Fresno against Bull Curley of Buffalo. Bus fare to Cedar Park this year is a nickel.
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Don Lynch Captures Low Gross Prize In Country Club Meet
Don Lynch won low gross with a 73 in the Country Club golf event held Sunday and Monday. Keith Dunn claimed low net at 66, with John Jacobs second in gross at 74 and L. H. Jacobsen second net at 67.
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R. L. Gillick
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Mark Anderson
Linn County Names 1938 Weed Commissioners
Linn county supervisors named the 1938 weed commissioners to enforce state weed destruction and control laws. The list includes W. E. Stick Otter Creek Alburnett Ira Lewis Fayette Palo A J Hoglan Washington Center Point Frank Dvorak Jackson Coggan Joseph Ernst Grant Walker Mr Gearhart Boulder F C Dutcher Buffalo Will Reese Spring Grove LeRoy Plumly Brown Wayne Dean Central City H A Stickney Maine J H Frish Bertram Emil Biderman Franklin G M Goudy Linn D F Hindman Marion B F Millburn Monroe James Mackey Putnam H C Gerhold Clinton John Hruska College Joe H Barta Fairfax.
Suspended sentence given in purse theft case
Bernard Gallaher nineteen of 1431 N street SW received a 30 day suspended sentence in Justice H R Churchill's court for larceny arising from the theft of a purse from Mrs Leo Beecher at Hawkeye Downs races on Sunday. A 13 year old local boy was arrested with Gallaher by Patrol men Hanna and Ahring as the purse was recovered from a refuse barrel. the boy confessed to snatching the purse by reaching up through the grandstand while Gallaher said he helped search the purse but money was not found.
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Britain Plans For Compulsory Service
London news relay states the government has prepared to implement compulsory military service at the outbreak of war Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the house of commons Wednesday President of Parliament confirms urgent wartime mobilization steps and public safety measures.
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