Clinton Evansville Race in Three-I Doubleheaders
Clinton and Evansville chased first place in the Three-I league by splitting a doubleheader. Clinton lost the opener at Waterloo 13-5 then won the nightcap 3-1. Evansville won the Bloomington game 1-0 then lost the second 3-1. Home runs highlighted Waterloo and strong pitching by Mekell and Callahan, with Decatur moving into third by routing Springfield 15-0.
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Clinton
Evansville
Ataterloo
Jowin
Bloomington
Waterloo
Rice
Ases
Howard
Hawks
Mekell
Giants
Callahan
Loemington
Cedar Raps
Raiders
Toline
RM Fintons
Veccceee Cove
Aterina MU
AIK
Anderson
Perryman
Thesenga
Intake
Aterlon
Mekett
Toncoff
Swanson
Stelne
Tinguela
Warhol
Yarewick
Foland
Cronin
Slave
Hanning
Rolla
Keller
Joomington
Vanaville Oy
Schremser
Canill
Gibsons Callahan
Reed
Semineton
Anaviu
Aehraite
Stewarts Weizel
Dieht
Leger
George Named Most Valuable Of Iowa Baseball Men
Iowa City INS reports Jim George named the team's most valuable player for 1940 after previously being named co-captain. A 1938 Eastern Conference MVP, he helped Iowa win the 1939 title with ten straight wins after early losses to Purdue and Illinois.
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Im George
Iowa
Iowa City
INS
Jim George
George
Hadeen
Estern
Purdue
Jllis
Muscatine Golfers Win Elks Tourney at State Meet
Muscatine golfers dominated the Iowa Elks tournament at Fort Dodge. H. L. Figg defeated F. A. Gembler one up to claim individual honors, with C. A. Meerdink earning medal honors at 670. Figg Gembler Meerdink and E. Schmalz led the Muscatine team victory while Waterloo and Fort Dodge trailed in the team standings.
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Fort Dodge
Ins
Iowa Elks
H. L. Figg
Muscatine
Wasman
F. A. Gembler
C. A. Meerdink
Mustine
Figg
Gembler
Meerdink
E. Schma
Decorah Elma Defeat Decorah in Seven to Five
Decorah Elma defeated Decorah seven to five Sunday night. Miller, of Iowa university, pitched Decorah to four hits in six innings before Decorah offense struck for two runs aided by three errors. Nesseth and Shman scored for Decorah with Cashman driving in two. Batteries: Elma Her and Andrusky, Decorah Kneeskern and Anderson.
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Decorah
Elma
Corah
Miller
Iowa University
Ld Decorah
Nesseth
Shman
Cashman
Her
Andrusky
Ters
Kneeskern
Anderson
Ibe
Gazetts
All-Star Horseshoe Team Beats Davenport in Cedar Rapids
The All-Star Horseshoe team defeated Davenport 28 to 8 Sunday at Davenport. The Des Moines team travels to Ellis Park next. Tossers Thompkins, Jaexer, Bheetz, Shay, Broney, Tompkins, Mullin tally in a rough box and score line.
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Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Thompkins Jaexer
Bheetz
Shay
Broney
Tompkins
Mullin
Sesee Caves
Cities Service Oil Company
Iowa
Continental Oil Company
Linccoln
Nebraska
Cooper Petroleum Company
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Deep Rock Oil Corporation
Omaha
Hill Oil Company
Home Oil and Gas Company
Mid-Continent Petroleum Coreporation
Waterloo
National Refining Company
Duebuque
Phillips Petroleum Company
Des Moines
Shell Oil Company
Shelly Oil Company
Kansas City
Missouri
Standard Oil Company
Iowa State Oil Company
the Texas Company
Aided Coe Trackmen Win Championships
In a Sunday paper mix up the photo of Wesley Stookey was used instead of Norman Stookey, both former Coe track stars. Norman, son of C L Stookey of 1527 Sixth Ave SE, graduated Coe in 1936 and competed 1933 34 35, winning Midwest conference high jump twice and broad jump once. Kohawks claimed two conference titles in that era. Norman is pursuing a master’s degree at Iowa State College.
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Coe
Wesley Stookey
Norman Stookey
Norman
C. L. Stookey
Sixth Avenue SE
Kohawks
Towa State College
Burlington Eagles defeat Cedar Rapids in golf match and medal play
The Burlington Eagles defeated the Cedar Rapids Eagles 12-9 in match play and 11-10 in medal play at Kenmore. John Giuliani of Cedar Rapids and Frank Harsch of Burlington tied for low score with 79.
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Burlington Eagles
Cedar Rapids Eagles
Kenmore
John Giuliani
Cedar Rapids
Frank Harsch
Burlington
Eastern Iowa Baseball Results Summary Party Standings
Eastern Iowa leagues report multiple games with scores and lineups. Teams listed include West Union, Fredericksburg, Waucoma, Center Point, Mount Auburn, Vinton, Alburnett, Winthrop, and Cedar League members Anamosa Mount Vernon Mechanicsville, with players such as Lawler Sumner Prisner Schuler Parker Schroeder Gertsmayer Boddicker Hasselbascha and more. Final tallies show mixed results across the TOWA VALLEY and LINN JONES CEDAR circuits.
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LINN
JONES
Cedar League
Anamosa
Mount Vernon
Larson
McGregory Bkaisky
Benesh
Beck
Skalsky
Bob Martelle
Gaee
Bova
Industrial A Softball League Meeting Called
All managers of teams in the A Industrial softball leagues are asked to attend a meeting this evening at the Ellis park club house after the games have been played. Charles Usher, league president, called the meeting.
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Ellis Park
Charles Usher
Muster Jury For Annenberg Probe
A federal grand jury of 23 was sworn in Chicago to probe the income tax and business affairs of Moses L. Annenberg a prominent publisher and race horse information operator. The panel will later investigate William R. Skidmore a wealthy junkman and alleged Chicago gambling czar.
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Chicago
Moses L. Annenberg
William R. Skidmore
Yank Polo Squad Defeats British in Meadow Brook Match
New York dispatch reports a polo clash at Meadow Brook with the U S four defeating the English 11 to 7. Captains Hitch cock and Balding starred, Cecil Smith’s absence cited, and speculation on Al Smith replacing him in the next match.
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New York
Ins
Meadow Brook
Tommy Hitchcock
Gerald Balding
U. S
Uncle Sam
Uncle Tom
Old Albion
Bob Skene
Cassidy's
Defense Committee
Royal couple previews US visit amid nerves in Washington
The king and queen of Great Britain, aboard the royal pilot train, express slight fear at the U S ceremony and parade as they anticipate their Washington visit. Lady Nunburnholme notes the coronation’s long shadow differs from this new experience, while Ambassador Kennedy calls the trip thrilling.
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Great Britain
United States
Washington
Lady Nunburnholme
England
Kennedy
Monarchs Ignore Script on Royal Train Stop
Royal visit mischief as Queen switches onlookers at Saskatoon, slipping between train cars and chatting with farm people along the way. Officials scramble as the royal train moves on, leaving amused witnesses and red faced railroad workers.
Angry Cinema Fire Triggers Deadly Stampede in Zacatepec
In Zacatepec Mexico a theater fire started by a spectator's cigarette sparked chaos and a stampede. At least thirty two people died twenty five injured and hundreds displaced as a wooden sugar mill theater burned amid broken reels and panicked crowds. A movie owner's son died rescuing his brother.
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Zacatepec
Mexico
Manuel Sosa
President Roosevelt Champions Moral Rearmament Effort
In Washington Roosevelt frames moral rearmament as rising from global moral fiber to reduce war risk. Speaking at the National Meeting for Moral Rearmament, he notes worldwide support is essential and cites a Pershing message read to attendees marking the movement's first anniversary.
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Washington
Roosevelt
John J. Pershing
France
Takes It Literally McCLELLANVILLE S. C. Heart patient uses shotgun shells as treatment
A Negro woman reported weight gain after self administering shotgun shells for heart disease. She believed shots were prescribed for heart sufferers and, following her sister’s script, now takes two birdshot three times daily with water. No ill effects reported yet.
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McClellanville, S. C
LLP
Linn County approves Secondary Road District 136 in 1939
Linn County Iowa board approves establishment of Secondary Road District Number One Hundred Thirty-six after petition, engineer report, and hearing. Resolution designates gravel or crushed stone surfacing and includes plat boundaries. auditor to file with state highway commission. Adjourns to May 25 for bids on large fuel and oil contracts.
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State of Iowa
of Linn
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Stirm
Beeson
Linn County
State Highway Commission
See
Widows’ Pension Fund
Eva Minor
Thomas B. Powell
Seevell
B. C. Neal Et al
Sene
Franklin Township
Seevel
Stirm and
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AIA
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Higley
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Geo
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Ank
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I Cc
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Joe
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Ieteve
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Ofc
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Sovereign Louis
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Lab
Shunk
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Schaum J HI
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Taylor
Vane Dr
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Whitney Geo P
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J J
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Wee
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Patten
Issiah
Randall
Tom
Robinson
Harley
Seeeesees
Roy
Svoboda
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Sills
Cif
van Alst
Alva
Varner
Whitney
Ceedar Rapids
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Dubuque
Minneeapolis
Daveneport
State Oil Company
D. A. Lubricant, Incorporated
Indianapolis
Indiana
Goplerud Oil Company
Osage
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