Cedar Rapids Raiders Streak Continues With 7 1 Victory
Cedar Rapids Raiders defeat Madison 7 to 1 as five hits and five runs in the sixth inning break a 1 1 tie. George Bink belts a three run homer. Reynolds 5 hits for Madison and Workman steal and scores in late play. A preliminary 6 5 exhibition game mirrored the night’s action.
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Paychek Returns in Comeback Bout Against Altus Allen
Des Moines heavyweight Johnny Paychek makes his first ring appearance since a knockout by Joe Louis two months earlier. He faces Altus Allen, a young Chicago challenger, in a 10 round bout at the Coliseum as he begins his comeback effort.
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White Sox Sign Whizzer White From Bradley Tech
The Chicago White Sox signed 21 year old pitcher Wil bur Whizzer White of Bradley Tech Peoria Illinois on Wednesday. The youth, nicknamed Whizzer, is described as a pitching sensation.
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Standings and Results From The Three-Eye League And WOL
The page lists standings for the Three-Eye League with teams Madison Clinton Moline Evansville Decatur Waterloo and Springfield plus Wednesdays games Cedar Rapids Waterton Moline Decatur and others. It also shows World of Leagues WOL standings for Boston Chicago Cleveland Washington and New York with results from Tuesday and Wednesday games across multiple matchups.
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Waukon Dominates Garnavillo 22–0 in Local Ball Game
Waukon defeated Garnavillo 22 to 0 on the local diamond Sunday. Dreskelhaus and Anderson were the battery for Waukon, while Haman and Hedeman paired for Garnavillo.
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Springfield Browns Keep Pace With Raiders In Tilt
Springfield browns defeated Decatur 8 to 5 for their third straight win. Brick Bradley hit his second homer in two days as Springfield totaled 10 hits. Clinton lost ground as Lee Harris limited Waterloo to four first inning runs in a 6 to 1 win. Evansville toppled Moline 11 to 1 behind 14 hits.
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Haub Sets Iowa Record With Hawkeye Pitching Run
Harold Haub of the University of Iowa left the scholastic ranks to set a baseball hall of fame standard. He compiled a 21 win 28 game three season record the best by a Hawkeye hurler. He won 11 of 13 in 1940 and 12 of Iowa 23 Big Ten wins, including 14 straight from 1939 to 1940 with nine conference victories.
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Lynn King Marries in Reno Marriage License Issued
A marriage license was issued in Reno Nevada on Tuesday to Lynn King 29 of Atlantic Iowa and Celeste Wacker 23 of St Louis Missouri confirming a forthcoming marriage between the two.
Cleveland Splits Doubleheader In Brief Briefing
Major League box scores summarize the American League game where Cleveland splits results. The opener lasted 13 innings with Trout driving in three runs and a late effort by McKain. Newhouser started and exited early, Babieh earned the win in relief, Bridses took the loss. Umpires Rom tac Piogras Summers. Time 230.
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Cubs Subs Triumph As Boston Beats Pittsburgh
Baseball scorecard shows Boston defeating Pittsburgh 2 to 1 with key hits from Lopez Gustine Elliott and Van Robays. Pitchers Javery Callahan Barnicle and Bowman worked on the mound as Boston rallies in late innings and Pittsburgh strands runners.
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New York and Cincinnati Face Off In Tight Classic
Baseball game summary showing New York 5 Cincinnati 4 with decisive moments. Ott Youngs and Jurges drive runs for New York while Myers hits a homer for Cincinnati. Pitchers Hubbell Moore Shoffner Riddle and umpires Campbell Kiem Batlantant noted. Time 2:14.
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Conn Versus Lesnevich in Detroit Title Showdown
Billy Conn defends his light heavyweight crown against Gus Lesnevich at Olympia Detroit. Both fighters weighed near 174 and 173 1/2 pounds with weigh-in set for 1 p.m. today. Promoter Mike Jacobs aims the winner at Bob Pastor for a shot at Joe Louis's heavyweight title. NBC Blue Network carries the bout at 8 30 p.m.
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West Liberty Enters Junior Golf Tourney
Iowa City AP reports Charles Kennet coach of Iowa golf says two entrants from West Liberty are first received for the Eastern Iowa Junior Golf tournament in Iowa City on June 12. The event runs 36 holes of medal play across three sections.
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North Liberty Softball Falls 5 1 to Coralville
North Liberty lost 5 to 1 as Coralville defeated them Monday. Les LeGrand pitched for North Liberty with Dave VonStein catching, while Harvey Wyjack and Milt Griszler pitched for Coralville with Joe Nortman catching.
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Dean Bryant Get In Shape For 1941 Pennant Drive
Cubs owner Phil Wrigley orders Dizzy Dean and Clay Bryant to political major league inactivity for 1940 as Ken Raffensberger Vern Olsen and Jake Mooty are groomed for a strong 1941 pennant push. Dean to Tulsa farm and Bryant to Los Angeles for medical review with possible elbow surgery. Olsen and Mooty emerge as promising young starters for next season.
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16-Year-Old Iowa Net Prodigy Advances In Heart of America
Wayne Anderson, 16, Shenandoah Iowa, reached the third round of the Heart of America tennis tournament in Kansas City after defeating Harry Kime 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the men's singles. He was persuaded to enter the men's division from the junior ranks and earlier beat Dick Richards 7-5 6-1.
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Giants poised to challenge Reds in tight National League race
Giants rise after strong stretch led by Carl Hubbell who won a fifth straight game as New York edged Cincinnati 5 4. Burgess Whitehead Joe Moore Babe Young and Harry Danning fueled the surge while Brooklyn’s Dodgers and St Louis Cardinals kept pace in a crowded pennant chase.
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Phil Baker 83 Barehand Player Dies After Long Career
Phil Baker, 83, a famed barehanded baseball player, died after a long illness. He captained Washington’s first pennant winner in the old Eastern League in 1883, debuted in Altoona and with Hornellsville in 1876, also played for Baltimore in 1880, continued until 1889, and never wore a glove.
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Gopher Track Captains Elect Franck and Hodgson
Welles Hodgson of Minneapolis and George Franck of Davenport Iowa were elected co captains of the University of Minnesota 1941 track team. Hodgson is the Big Ten broad jump champion and Franck is a sprinter.
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