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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1938
Page
2
Pasteurized ridden by Jimmy Stout won the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park before 18 000 spectators, beating favorite Dauber by a long neck in a mile and a half race. Cravat placed third with Jolly Tar fourth as War Admiral’s track record stood the time.
Franklin High secured the track championship with multiple event wins and runner up placements. Notable results include Hensley second, Carr fifth, and Zabel first in dash events, Puryear taking high jump, Lund leading javelin, Olson and Carr strong in broad jumps, and Clinton and Davenport athletes topping distance events.
Coe and Cornell closed the school year with a dual track meet and a Mississippi Valley conference track meet at Davenport. Franklin dominated track, basketball and football locally, while Coe and Cornell had mixed conference results. The season highlighted Franklin’s track success and Coe, Cornell, and other Cedar Rapids schools contended across football basketball and track.
Alice Marble of San Francisco defeated Mrs. E Heine Miller of South Africa 6-3 6-4 to win the Weybridge meet in Weybridge England. The former American champion claimed the title on Saturday in a straight set victory.
Chicago legend Leo Hartnett recalls his claim of not working since 1921 after an ear freezing mill incident in Millville. The Cubs catcher, 37, has played since 1922 and aims to exceed 100 games for 13 seasons, while leading NL catchers in fielding and batting over .350 in 17 years with Chicago.
James L. Reid of Harvard set a meet record in the high jump at six feet six and two thirds inches while Delos P. Thurber of the Trojans starred with a 6 2 1/2 foot leap. Johnny Woodruff of Pitt swept the 440 and 880, matching the old meet 440 record at 47 seconds. Harvey Woodstra of Michigan State joined doubles, with strong showings across the track as USC built a wide winning margin in the Eastern meet.
The article notes the Red Peppers are in the second division of the Optic circuit this season. It discusses the rapid pace of play and cites Joe DiMaggio's declining form since his holdout with Colonel Ruppert. DiMaggio’s current .327 averages followed a May 22 .431 and May 29 .370, with observers attributing boos at Yankee Stadium to his possible loss of poise at the plate.
National League notes include a tight Cubs game with hitters and pitchers listed. From Brooklyn to Pittsburgh, details cover scoring plays, pitching changes, and key at bats. The report highlights a dramatic extra innings Dodgers setback and a Bees win at Sportsman's Park with Padgett and DiMaggio homering and Turner’s solid start.
Chicago Cubs catcher Gabby Hartnett sustained a minor bruise to his right wrist in the seventh inning while guarding against a wild pitch from Clyde Passeau during a Cubs versus Phillies game. Cubs physician Dr. John F. Davis said X rays showed no serious injury and Hartnett would miss only a few days, with Ken Dea filling in.
Nineteen years ago at Belmont Park a long legged two year old named Man o War won his first race with Johnny Loftus in the saddle. The colt broke in front, won by six lengths from Retrieve, amid talk of his future greatness after Loftus rode him to victory. Omar Khayyam, favored to win, was upset by Valor in the final stakes race. The day drew mixed sentiment as fans recalled Man o War’s debut and its lasting turf symbolism.
In M and J League action at Daniels Park the Lighters face the Quaker Oats in a 2 15 PM game. Both clubs remain undefeated as the season passes the quarter mark, with Light and Power at three wins and a tie for Quaker Oats. Oscar Theisen likely starts for Lighters while Koch or Martin may go for Quaker Oats.
Eight former champions headline the National Open field of 170 golf hopefuls at Cherry Hills Denver with Ralph Guldahl and Johnny Revolta paired for the first two rounds. The opening round tees at 8:15 a.m. local time with a mix of pros and amateurs joining legends including MacFarlane, Armour, Sarazen, Nelson, Snead, and Demaret among others.
In a high scoring game, Cleveland nipped Washington 10 5, with Bonura Campbell Solters and Trosky contributing two base hits. Myer Stone and Lary added three base hits apiece as Keltner hit a homer and Hale and Lary each had two runs batted in.
Boston routs Detroit 5 3 as Lefty Grove wins his ninth with eight scoreless innings and nine strikeouts. Jimmy Foxx drives in four runs hitting his 12th and 13th homers of the year, while Tommy Bridges takes the loss for Detroit.
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