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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1942

Page

24

Raiders Win Opener Then Fall Short In Nightcap Series Remains 1-1

The Raiders beat Evansville 10-3 in the opener at Hill Park before losing 2-0 in the nightcap as Cedar Rapids’ Blas Monaco led a strong attack and Ed Klieman struggled early. Ambrose Patria likely to start the third game tonight at 7 30 with Ladies’ night pricing in effect.

Evansville Hill Park Cedar Rapids Bob Coleman West Side Ball Orchard Ambrose Patria Raiders

Evansville Power Shows In Second Game

Even Stephen aided Sideras as Evansville again faced the rangy right hander. He kept bases full yet escaped unscored on. Klieman had bad luck but earned a break when Seerey made a circus catch in the fifth. Seerey’s barel rolling grab saved extra bases on Sills’ liner.

Sideras Evansville Klieman Seerey

Browns Acquire Chartak in Trade with Senators

The S J. Louis Browns, a half game from the AL lead, acquired pitcher Steve Sandra and outfielder Mike Chartak from the Washington Senators. In return they sent pitcher Bill Trotter and outfielder Roy Cullenbine. The deal described as a straight player swap with no cash involved.

Washington J. Louis Browns Steve Sandra Mike Chartak Washington Senators Browns Bill Trotter Roy Cullenbine Clark V. Griffith

Standings and results from Cedar Rapids and surrounding cities

Standings show teams like Evansville Cedar Rapids Madison and Waterloo with records and winning percentages for a regional league. Sunday results list Cedar Rapids Evanaville Madison and Decatur with 8 9 5 4 and 7 3 tallies, with Monday games scheduled across multiple cities and teams including New York Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia and Chicago.

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Hale America Open golf event yields notable injuries and qualifiers

The Hale America National Open funds Navy Relief and U S O as Charles Babe Lind, Big Seven champion, was knocked unconscious by a stray billiard cue ball while watching a locker room pool game. Lind finished with 74 after a 70 start, totaling 214. Across districts, 105 players advance to Chicago finals June 18 to July 2. leaders include Bobby Jones with 205, Frank Commisso 211, Ray Gafford 213, and two amateurs Ed Furgol and Frank Connolly.

A.P U.P Navy Relief Society U.S.O Charles Babe) Lind Denver Chicago Ridgemoor Club Los Angeles Wall Toronto Bing Crosby Bobby Jones Athinta Dixie Bob Gulwem Cincinnati Frank Commisso New York Williamsville N.Y Minneapolis Harry Cooper Twin Cities Ray Gafford Fort Worth Dallas Ed Furgol Frank Connolly Detroit George White Tulsa Okla

McPartland Fires 66 Ties Cedar Rapids Course Record

Jim McPartland of the McPartland brothers tied the Cedar Rapids Country Club course record with a 66 on Sunday. He posted 32 on the front nine and 34 on the back, with six consecutive pars or birdies to finish. McPartland had competed in the Hale America district tournament in Chicago last week but did not qualify.

Jim McPartland McPartland Brothers Cedar Rapids Country Club McPartland Johnny Jacobs Johnny Vavra Chicago

White Hawks and Browns Split Doubleheader in Open Week

In a crowded Sunday Three-Eye league program Madison was the lone winner in both games. The Blue Sox defeated Decatur 3-2 in the opener and 4-3 in the nightcap after a two run eighth inning, while Madison edged its rival 8-7 in a tight second game aided by a strong hitting effort including a Tom Jordan homer. Springfield blanked Waterloo 3-0 in the opener and lost 10-4 in the afterpiece, one of the Browns' worst defeats this season.

Associated Press Madison Blue Sox Decatur Springfield Waterloo Browns White Hawks Tom Jordan Detroit Tigers Yanks Washington Senators Detroit Senators Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Bobby Doerr Jim Tabor Lou Finney Charlie Wagner White Sox St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals

Sprat and Morehouse Win Becks Baseball Openers

Sprat defeated Barney’s Paint 13 to 4 as Hines earned the win allowing three hits and fanning 12. Morehouse Barber Shop edged The Gazette 4 to 3 behind Hendry’s two hitter effort. Chadima Barnes and Pickert pitched for Gazette. Hendry and Phillips led Morehouse hitters in a tight opener.

John Beck Jack Sprat Barney Hines Morehouse Barber Shop Gazette Hendry Chadima Barnes Siete Hidder Novak Aaa Morehouse Phillips Pickert

Springfield aims for pennant while draft clouds loom

The column notes Springfield's hot form as Brownies threaten the Raiders, with Richardson and Stephens eyed for draft risk. It cites Roosevelt's letter permitting players to finish races, discusses wartime recruiting for college football, and highlights Touchdown Tommy Phillips as a standout prospect courted by multiple universities.

Cleveland Ohio Touchdown Tommy" Phillips

Faber named Big Ten batting champion in close race

Ohio State and Wisconsin split their weekend series as Michigan and Iowa share the league crown with 10 wins. Bob Faber of Iowa, for six games, hits .550 to lead batting. George Knight of Ohio State finishes second at .444. Final standings show Michigan and Iowa atop the conference.

Chicago Ohio State Wisconsin George Knight Michigan Winconaim FORD Niinols Indiana Purdue Minnesota Northwestern

Dodgers Win Two in National League First Game

In the first game Potiet struck out Wubbel as Melton and Pollet contributed hits. Wubbel took the loss with Lowther the pitcher of record as umpires Sears Stewart and Dunn officiated.

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Pirates Pulverize Phils in doubleheader clash

In Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, the Pirates roll over the Phillies 6-4 in the opener and 9-4 in the second game. Heintzelman wins for Pittsburgh, Johnson takes the loss, with Northey and Murtaugh driving runs for the Phils and Waner hitting for the Pirates.

Chicagoans' 2 815 Wins Team Trophy At W I B C Meet

MILWAUKEE UP The Logan Square Buicks of Chicago won team championship of the Women's International Bowling Congress tournament ending Monday by posting a 2 815 total on Saturday night.

Milwaukee Logan Square Buicks Chicago

Tucker's Auto Salvage Wins Sixth Straight in 10 Inning Thriller

Tucker's Auto Salvage defeated Shellsburg 7 to 6 in 10 innings. Chuck Cacek went four for four, and Don Meeks hit three doubles to fuel the win.

Tucker's Auto Salvage Shellsburg Chuck Cacek Don Meeks

Alsab Keeps Hold On Racing Public

The piece weighs in on whether the 1942 three year old champ is Shut Out or Alsab. It recalls the Belmont, Preakness and Derby context with Shut Out beating Alsab at the Preakness and Alsab’s rising public affection. It notes Shut Out as spring champ with four wins in six starts.

ROR Considine New York INS Alsab Jean Fat Eddie Arcaro Shut Out Clyde van Dusen Broker's Tip Bold Venture Gallahadian Dwyer

Cleveland Slugger Al Smith Tops Yank Ace in 5 4 Win

Al Smith outpitched Ernie Bonham at Yankee Stadium as Cleveland edged the Yankees 5 4. Smith drove in the decisive run in the ninth after Low Boudreau singled and moved to second on a sacrifice. The win followed a Yankees 13 1 rout of Cleveland with Spud Chandler improving his streak. The day also saw diverse results across both leagues with Reds, Dodgers, and Pirates winning while Giants faltered.

Houston Cincinnati ADA P al Abh PA Holmes Joont Waner Ofrey Millerx Odemsleye Ross ORI Sisti Errickson Seino Aguaayt Hoberne Sain Beaton Errora Fernandex Kluttz Runa Kluttx Rosas McCormick Haas Walker Vollmer Prey F McCormick West Weat Doubia Barr Magerkurth Jorda Tyme al Smith Cleveland Ernie Bonham Lefty A Bronx Ernie Indians Yankee Stadium Smith Joe Heving Bonham Low Boudreau Reds Ray Lamanno Howard Potter Cards Giants Mort Cooper Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs Arky Vaughan Dixie Walker Pete Reiser Reiser Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phils

Hassett Whiffs as Smith Notches First Strikeout of Season

In New York Al Smith the Cleveland pitcher struck out Buddy Hassett in a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. Hassett had 140 at bats this season and Cleveland’s loss helped drop the Indians to fourth place while the Red Sox moved to third. Joe Gordon hit a grand slam.

Clevelane Weat'v.c Crone Hockett O' Hassett Kellner Wienrich Heath Odim Keller Tf Mack Onham P Smith Clevelan Milla Hegan New York Ieving Pleming Thuns Crosetti Gordon Henrich Boudreau Smith Keltner Henri Heving Cleveland Cissicrseree Harde Fe Kennedy Brown Cnander Roser al Smith Cleveland Buddy Hassett Yankee Stadium Indians Boston Red Sox Joe Gordon

Bill Evans Enrolls At University Of Iowa

Nevada star Bill Evans enrolled at the University of Iowa in Iowa City for the summer session. He will be eligible to play basketball this winter if he earns a full semester credit now and another next fall, officials said.

Phillips Ohio Tommy Tommy Phillips Red Grange Bill Evans Iowa University Iowa City IUS Nevada Iowa Monday University of Iowa Evans

Also Mentioned on This Page

Blas Monaco Bryan Stephens Tait Cummins Ed Klieman Sandlock Huber Pat Seerey Schmukal Frazier Carr Bees Jim McDonnell Stephens Monaco Blas Louie Kahn Masel Lee Hazel Raider Hazel Stephen Monaro Frasier Kahn Seehi Freiburser Ghregory S Sferey Mapes Burkhardt Farotta Harel u'Connor Marotta Ee Seerey Iluber Kileman Tolala Sielen Siderays Nurkachthy Kileman Cedar Sideras Stephens Strack Nut Kiieman Kieman Grocory Freiburcer Ais Brownies Chartak Three-Eye Teague National League Babe Lind K. O Our Sprat Beck Lou Boudreau Eddie Benedict Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Red Peppers Hot Sport By Tait Selective Service George Riegel Roosevelt Bull de Correvant Tom Hiar- Mon Frank Leahy Notre Dame Angelo Bertelli Faber Big Ten Bob Farer RED Sox Giame Moses Pesky Kollo Williams Doerr Kenedy Tahor Treah Peacock Lyons Chicaco Tabor Noerr Lupton Newsome Kennedy DiMagagio Lupien Dietrich Haynes Tresh Ner Conroy Tigers Munster Henshaw Gorsha Ant Parsons Son Turt Shirley Washer Muncrief and Mayer L. Harris Calis Leung One St Louis Catnenter Mellon and Danning MM. Cooper W. Cooper Werber O , Brown Marshallit T. Moore Otter O'Bleshter Mire Leiber Kur Aki Ol Musial Jurees Witek Moso Marion Hubbell Maynard Alxth Bartell Slaushters Pollet Lether Twohase Moore Hopp Paiea Lewis Balla Pirates PHILS Abhoa Abiloa Waner Cf Gand'son Marsch Ocosc Art Sas O Y & Elfiott Livston Vanttys Johnson Odimwace Hushes Ogustine Martin Jon Lonez Stewart Hateherp tWasdell Anderson Butcher Gth Coscarart Gutcher Murtaugh Qleasop Northey Etten Elliott Gustine Rikerd Pletcher Ettin Rikard Bass Basle Melitzerman Hughes J Heintzelman Rus Philadelphia Nahem Warren Gormick Wilkie Baker Reds Rock Hutchings Wallace Masi Starr Bergss and Lamanno Tucker Belmont Rob Considine DiMaggio Austin Bealmear AP Sports Joe DiMaggio Jim Bagby Spud Chandler Lamanno Homer Hassett
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