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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1943

Page

8

Senators Underrated Dodgers Overrated Scribe Says

Washington Senators rise with strong pitching led by Carrasquel and Wynn as Bluege proves management. Brooklyn Dodgers struggle with weak pitching and spotty hitting, while Dodgers star Billy Herman leads regulars in average. Yankees win twice, Pirates surge, and several other results reshape early standings.

Clark Griffith Senators Washington Ossie Bluege Bluege Alex Carrasquel Dutch Leonard Early Wynn Milo Candini Dodger Brooklyn Dodgers Leo Durocher Billy Herman New York Yankees Browns Detroit Bill Johnson Joe Gordon Yanks Johnny Lindell New York Nick Etten Lindell Yankees Philadelphia Cleveland A’s Allie Reynolds Chubby Dean Jack Salveson Salveson Lou Boudreau Roy Cullendine Tribe Red Sox

Red Cross Net Meet Postponed One Week

Wet courts force another delay in the Red Cross tennis tournament started Memorial weekend. Most matches Sunday postponed a week while Cedar Rapids matchups may be played during the week if courts dry and rain stops.

Red Cross Cedar Rapids

Reds Trade Brewster for Dain Clay in Phillies Deal

Cincinnati Reds announce a trade sending Charley Brewster who played with Nashville last year to the Phillies in exchange for outfielder Dain Clay. Clay had last played for the Bomvee Cardinals and Rochester.

Cincinnati INS Cincinnati Reds Charley Brewster Nashville Phillies Dain Clay Clay Bomvee Cardinals Rochester

Quaker Oats Versus Wilsons Rained Out at Daniels Park

Weather thwarted an M-1 league double header at Daniels Park leaving eight games postponed. If rain clears, a 5 30 pm game may be played between Wilsons and Quaker Oats with Red Kelso likely on the mound for the Cerealmen against Anash or Bryson for the Packers.

Daniels Park Wilson Quaker Anash Bryson Packers

Ensign Cannon Sets World Discus Mark At Staten Island Meet

Ensign Hugh Cannon, assistant supply officer at the Staten Island navy base, broke the world discus record with a 174 feet 104% inches throw in the Metropolitan AAU track meet at Randall's Field. The previous record stood at 174 feet 2% inches by Willy Schroeder of Germany.

New York INS Hugh Cannon Staten Island Navy Base Randall's Field Willy Schroeder Germany

Count Fleet Poised to Top Gallant Fox for Three-Year Purses

US horse Count Fleet gains ground on Gallant Fox in three year old earnings. Belmont win pushed Count to 174 955 for 1943 and 250 300 career, threatening Fox's 308 275 total as all eyes move to June 19 Aqueduct stake before Arlington Classic. Whirlaway remains top money earner with future risk to his half million.

New York Figger Filberts Gallant Fox Whirlaway Aqueduct Fox

Giants Manager Mel Ott Rates Cardinals Over Dodgers

Giants skipper Mel Ott rates the St Louis Cardinals as a more probable pennant winner than the Dodgers, arguing the Cardinals have the stronger lineup and deeper pitching while the Dodgers face tougher late season competition.

Mel Ott The Giants Cardinals Dodgers

Major League Box Scores From Reynolds Game Synopsis

Major league box score details show Reynolds pitching six innings with six hits allowed, Black adding later work, and Sieben, Spires-Weafer, Stewar, and Pipgras among the listed relievers. Cleveland and Philadelphia line scores illustrate a 5 to 0 final in favor of Cleveland, with Salveson, Desautels, Wolff, Currows and Swift handling duties for their clubs.

Reynolds Christopher Black Mone Dean Heving Fagan Sieben Cake Spires Weafer Stewar Pipgras Oma Cleveland Salveson and Desautels Wolff, Currows and Swift

Boston Beats Cincinnati In Extra Innings 4 3

Boston wins 4 3 in ten innings over Cincinnati after a late rally with Workman and McCormick home runs. Holmes and Walker contribute two RBIs each, while Joost and Nieman open scoring with key hits. Pitchers Andrews and Riddle tally multiple strikeouts as the game features steady defense and timely hitting.

Mueller Boston ST. A Cincinnati Holmes Workman Walker McCormick Miller Joost Nieman

Beyt a 3 wis section be Webber

In a partial readable note Webber is referenced along with a trio of items or positions. The garbled line hints at a segment label and a possible person or team association. The text remains fragmentary but centers on Webber and a three item or section mention.

Second New York cok to open season in Pittsburgh clash

A scrambled sports brief mentions Adams and Man as makers in a Pittsburgh meeting. The fragment implies a matchup or play near a score line but provides no clear details on teams, dates, or outcomes.

New York Pittsburgh Ik Yan Adams Manettaker

Navy Cadets Turn Baseball Stars Into Testimonial

Organized baseball gains a public relations boost as Lieut. Comdr. Harvey Harman and Cap Timm praise Ted Williams Johnny Pesky and Bob Kennedy at Iowa Preflight and Iowa U Navy schools. They laud cadet attitudes and flying ambitions while noting Williams and Kennedy balanced sport with service. Conservation Officer Ray Beckman stocks Robins lake with 2,000 bullheads, drawing crowds as locals defend the plan with public-interest reasoning. U. S. Fish and Wildlife reports 141 million game pieces totaling 250 million pounds of meat, led by rabbits and pheasants, with deer nearly 600,000 in the annual haul, hinting sport may pivot to meat this year.

Harvey Harman Iowa North Carolina Cap” Timm Iowa State Navy Iowa U Harman Ted Williams Johnny Pesky Timm Bob Kennedy White Sox Iowa City Pesky Williams Chapel Hill Kennedy Red Sox Naval Aviation Ray Beckman Robins Lake Beckman America U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Scoreboard notes from National League games

The Scoreboard lists NL results with St Louis, Brooklyn, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and New York. Highlights include Brooklyn vs Chicago 3 11 in 11 innings, Boston 3 in 14 innings, and a split Portland like schedule with multiple first and second games noted for Sundays. Brooklyn at Pittsburgh is the only Monday game scheduled.

YORK Washington Senators New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Chicago Skeeter Newsome Dee Miles Cubs Pittsburgh Max Macon Hi Bithorn Paul Derringer Pirates Giants Bob Klinger Jack Hallett New York Cincinnati Braves Elmer Riddle Nate Andrews Eddie Miller Phillies Cardinals St. Louis Cateo T. Louis Nadelphia

Baseball Scoreboard Snippet Shows Early Season Standings

Fragmentary text lists teams and scores including New York Boston Philadelphia Washington and Cleveland with partial innings and records noted as 1-4, 5-5, and 13-0. Indicates early season baseball standings, incomplete game details.

American Association. Toledo 3, Mnespoli Three Yeary

Unable to determine full event details from the fragment. The readable text notes a game related to the American Association with Toledo scoring three goals or points against an opponent labeled Mnespoli with a year noted as three year term.

Football’s wartime role and sports lore cross oceans

In a wartime survey by Hugh Fullerton Jr. the message is clear that football serves morale for overseas troops, trains new players, and entertains service members. References to Col. Dick, Jack Charvat, Mike Jarmoluk, Lou Klein, Stan Musial, and Barney McCosky illustrate the era’s sports figures, ships, and bases, from Hanley to New Cumberland and Daytona Beach.

NEW York The Coah Washington Touchdown Club Hanley Jack Charvat Tulsa Okla Tribune Mike Jarmoluk Temple Army New Cumberland Quartermaster’s Department Mike Lou Klein Stan Musial Cardinals Bernard Kahn Jacksonville Fla., Naval Air Station Lou Stan Daytona Beach Kahn Barney McCosky Navy Flight Prep Wooster Ohio

Dorazio Faces Franklin Tonight In 10 Round Heavyweight Fight

Gus Dorazio of Philadelphia meets Lem Franklin of Cleveland in a 10 round bout as Dorazio seeks to defend his top 10 status. Dorazio already beat Harry Bobo and Bob Pastor but has been viewed as a target by supporters of Franklin. Also on the card Freddie Fidu cia of Newark faces Nate Bolden of Chicago in another 10 round heavyweight bout.

Chicago Gus Dorazio Philadelphia Lem Franklin Cleveland Dorazio Harry Bobo Bob Pastor Franklin Freddie Fiducia Newark N. J Nate Bolden

Minneapolis Loses Protest Over St Paul Victory

In Columbus Ohio on May 31 Minneapolis protested a St Paul win in the American Association. League President George M Trautman disallowed the protest and upheld the umpires ruling that Joe Vosmik was out after a fly ball momentarily held by Jake Powell.

Columbus, O Minneapolis St. Paul George M. Trautman Joe Vosmik Millers Jake Powell Powell Trautman Vosmik

Yankees Pitchers on Draft Boards in 4-F Recheck

New York Yankees pitcher Riley Donald and outfielder Bud Metheny were slated for draft board appearances on Monday. Donald, currently classified 4-F, will undergo a re-examination to determine his eligibility.

NEW York Riley Donald Rooie Bud Metheny New York Yankees Donald

Seems Only Yesterday That Kinnick Was Tops

Nile Kinnick rose to national fame with Iowa in 1939, earning the Heisman and Maxwell trophies while guiding a struggling Hawkeye team. The shy Omaha native’s humility and focus on education contrasted with the lure of pro football, and his future memories reflect a life paused by war.

Nile Kinnick Iowa Kinnick Minnesota Hawkeyes Dr. N= YORK Eddie Anderson Michigan Eddie Europe Omaha Iowa City

Cresco Man Wins 16 Yard Title at State Trapshoot

Cresco shooter William Bentz claimed the 16 yard state championship by perfect 100 of 100. John John of Spirit Lake won the pro title with 99. Frank Smith of Iowa City claimed handicap and doubles titles, with Russell John of Spirit Lake taking the junior title. Class winners included Cliff Simpkins and others as the event drew shooters from multiple states. The one-day meet required participants to supply their own shells, and attendance exceeded expectations.

Cliff Simpkins Fort Dodge Lew Liveingood Centerville Joe Kautzky, Jr John Hockstedler Rock Rapids Wisconsin Illinois Nebraska

DiMaggio Delivers In Santa Ana Wins For Army Air

Joe DiMaggio leads the Santa Ana army air baseball team to two Sunday victories. The squad beat Northrop Aviation 12 to 3 and Deming Dusters 8 to 1 as DiMaggio extended his hit streak to 16 games with a hit in both contests.

Anaheim Cal INS Joe DiMaggio New York Yankee Santa Ana Army Air Baseball Club Army Flyers Northrop Aviation Deming Dusters DiMaggio

Irrelevant remark about payroll savings distribution

A dubious claim implies any excuse against increasing payroll savings would please several historical figures. The line uses provocative names and lacks factual context or a coherent news item to summarize.

Hitler Hiro Hito Mussolini

Household Finance salary loan plan promises quick funds

If you have a steady job you should invest gate Household's salary loan plan. This plan offers a quick simple way for men and women who are working to borrow at reasonable cost with no endorsers. You borrow on earning ability and willingness to repay. Choose your plan repay in a few days or several monthly installments. Charges apply only for time money is used. At 3 percent per month a 25 loan costs 1.55 in three monthly installments but 18 cents if repaid at week end. A 50 loan repaid in four monthly installments costs 3.84 or 1.50 if repaid in one month. Phone write or visit Household Finance.

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