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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1939

Page

15

Raiders Sweep Evansville With Doubleheader Victories

The Red Raiders defeated Evansville 1 0 in the first game and 5 2 in the second, moving to six wins in eight games. Gehrke and Naymick pitched solidly, while Roggino homered in the second game to spark the rally.

Lefty Gehrke Mike Naymick Evansville Red Raiders Bob Coleman Raiders Walsh Joe Walsh Marquardt Walter Walsh Pinestone Ind

Gehrig Heads To Mayo Clinic After Exhibition Return

Lou Gehrig prepared for a medical checkup after his first Yankee appearance since May 2. He planned to go from Kansas City to Rochester for Mayo Clinic tests to explain his slugging issues following a 4-1 exhibition win over the Kansas City Blues.

Kansas City INS Lou Gehrig Yankee

Jaloppy Races Sunday On Manchester Track

The Delaware county fair sponsors a jaloppy race at Manchester fairgrounds on Sunday July 18. Cars must be stock models at least ten years old. Races follow professional rules with time trials at 1 30 p m and one lap qualifying for positions. The five mile main event features the fastest six cars. Doc Hayden will start the races plus two qualifying races a consolation event and the grand final sweepstakes.

Manchester Delaware County Fair Grounds Kermiths Huehn Doc” Hayden

Exhibition Games Across Kansas City and Rochester Report

Readable lines describe exhibition games in Kansas City and Rochester with teams including Cincinnati and players such as Dickey Vance Kosky McCullough and Narson. The Rochester matchup notes seven innings by agreement with pitchers Davis Tiershberger Roe and Narson.

Kansas City New York Ad Dickey Nee Vance Iendra Ackey Cee ‘Ance Ma Kosky McCullough Rochester Cincinnati Davis Tiershberger Roe Narson

Dyersville Beats Monticello 6 to 1 in League Game

Dyersville defeated Monticello 6 to 1 in Maquoketa Valley league action. Schweitzer drove in Ferring in the seventh to avoid a shutout. Dyersville tallied two runs in the first, two in the second, and two in the seventh, with Brueckner homering with Malloy aboard. Berkenstock yielded six hits.

Monticello Dyersville Maquoketa

Hawkeye Nine Defeats Alpha In 11-4 Game

Hawkeye Nine defeated Alpha Sunday afternoon by 11 to 4. Courtiin Hill and Barnes, Begauske and Parker contributed to the win as Alpha struggles.

Hawkeye Nine Alpha the Gazette Sumner Hawkeye Alphas Ao Epee Courtiin Hill Barnes Begauske Parker

Ossian Nine Defeats Frankville In 21 To 3 Victory

Ossian defeated Frankville on the local diamond Sunday by 21 runs to 3. The winning lineup included Dickman and Daniela, with Leuenberger and Leuenberger contributing.

Ossian Frankville Ossiawn Dickman Daniela Leuenberger

Wife Sues Hildebrand for Divorce in Indianapolis

Mrs Gladys Hildebrand sued for divorce from Oral Hildebrand pitcher for the New York Yankees. She seeks $400 a month alimony for five years and cites cruelty while noting his reported $9 000 annual income.

Indianapolis Oral Hildebrand New York Yankees Gladys Hildebrand Hildebrand

Four teams vie for three-I lead in tight race

The Three-I League standings tighten as Evansville drops to third after a loss to Cedar Rapids while Clinton retakes the lead. Decatur pushes to second by beating Waterloo in 14 innings, and Springfield remains fourth. Moline wins 10-7 at Bloomington as Clinton and Springfield schedule a later-game.

Evansville Cedar Rapids Bees Clinton Decatur Waterloo Springfield Thesenga Hawks Warhol Koopman Muehlenbein Moline Bloomington Connolly Raiders Clinton Club Moantes Mronincton Campbell Stewart Steiner Schmitz Bloomaton Boringfield Clinton-Springfield

Craig Wood Loses National Open Playoff to Byron Nelson

In Philadelphia AP report Craig Wood loses the National Open playoff to Byron Nelson by three strokes after a 70 by Nelson and a brave comeback bid by Wood. Nelson’s quick start with a birdie and eagle on holes three and four set the tone as Wood fights to the last, finishing strong but second.

Philadelphia Craig Wood Craig Byron Nelson Spring Mill Course Nelson Wood Bunker Denny Joe Louis Shute Denny Shute Guldahl Sam Snead Sam Walter Hagen Spring Mill

Numeral Awards At Iawa State College

Ames students dominate the Numeral Awards at Iawa State College with multiple major letter winners named. Recipients include Bruce Griffing Don Beresford Robert Menze and others from Ames along with athletes from Des Moines Waterloo and Cedar Rapids in baseball tennis golf track and more.

Ames Athletic Council Bruce Griffing Don Beresford Robert Menze William Buren Clinton Everly Gale Snell Mason City Robert Cappen Brooklyn Jimmy Wigdal Armstrong Jack Wallace Jack Neve Council Bluffs Robert Woodward Walter Cords Elkader David Erickson LeGrand Bernard Mickelson Milwaukee Wis Edward Ryan Kelley Edmund Potts Des Moines Leo Elwood Red Oak Lawrence Owens Ward Repp Zextra Milton Beal Max Hall Boone Loren Enke Bartlett Davis Kansas City Maurice Albertson Hays Kan Charles Binning Pine Bluffs Wic Paul Barnes Montezuma Merle Cunningham Elkhart Lloyd George Promise City Leslie Herring Dexter Keith Jeffers Laurens Robert Keller Davenport Victor Mueller Carroll David Sterling Martin Chariton Carl Nelson Atlantic Troy Phipps Harlan Lincoln Stewart Leonard Thomas Virginia Minn Joe Taylor Gordon Taylor Waterloo G. C. Wheeler Cedar Rapids

Swisher Tigers Beat Swisher Pickups 16-6

The Swisher Tigers defeated the Swisher Pickups Sunday by 16 to 6. Pitcher W Sterner and batter D ene fueled the win with key hits and strong defense.

Swisher Tigers the Gazette Swisher Swisher Pickups W. Sterner Dene Batty

Raidersedge Bees in six games lead gap widens

Raiders hold a 6 2 series edge over Evansville with two Evansville wins in the past. Singles out Colman and Gugler as pivotal for Evansville losses while Naymick and Gehrke anchor a strong Raiders relief effort. Decatur series looms as potential test as road success persists.

Cedar Bluff Defeats North Liberty 19 to 7 in Slow Pitch

Cedar Bluff defeated North Liberty 19 to 7 on Sunday. Carl Stout pitched for Cedar Bluff with B Wagaman and Gerald Stout catching. For North Liberty, William Bowman and Merritt Ewart pitched with Herman Whitacre catching.

North Liberty Cedar Bluff Carl Stout B. Wagaman Gerald Stout William Bowman Merritt Ewart Herman Whitacre

The Brown Trout Wins Angling Converts

L W Kingston argues the brown trout, native to Europe, outlasts others in warm waters and long stream runs. He recalls a Pine River July chase, detailing a cautious, educated browns behavior and a successful dusk cast that hooked a large fish.

Pine River

Babe Ruth Steals Cooperstown Show At 100th Birthday

Babe Ruth dominated Cooperstown's 100th anniversary celebration, autographing memorabilia and hitting a ball for spectators. Ty Cobb arrived unrecognized as Ruth drew the crowd to the baseball museum dedication with Hall of Famers like Connie Mack and Tris Speaker in attendance. The "Immortals" later wore old uniforms for a charity game. the Babe joked about his signature overload and the crowd echoed their admiration.

Fryrear Pinkie George Paychek George Johnny al Manfredo Benny Leonard Fryfear Manfredo Leonard Iowa Waterloo Davis Red Burman Paul Hartnck Bob Pastor Cooperstown Babe Ruth Ruth Ty Cobb Hall of Fame Baseball Museum Connie Mack Hans Wagner Eddie Collins Tris Speaker Walter Johnson Grover Cleveland Alexander Cy Young George Sisler Napoleon Lajoie Danny MacFayden Arndt Jorgens Jorgens Wagners Doubleday Field Abner Doubleday Kenesaw Mountain Landis Ford C. Frick William C. Harridge John A. Heydler John K. Tener Babe

Opal Hill Wins Medal Honors in Western Open

St Louis AP reports Opal S Hill of Kansas City a veteran tour player won medalist honors at the Western Open held at Westwood Country Club. She posted 41 43 84 for the qualifying round amid heavy rain and is favored to win her third women s Western Open in five years.

ST. Louis Opal S. Hill Kansas City

Newsies Nine defeat Metz Oilers 8 to 5 at Riverside Park

Lefty Golad pitched well and Mike Nemec drove the offenses as the Gazette Newsies Nine defeated the Metz Oilers 8-5 Sunday afternoon at Riverside Park. Oiler leaders were B. Harris while C. Joss and F. George starred for the Newsies.

Lefty Golad Mike Nemec Gazette Newsies Metz Oilers Riverside Park B. Harris Oiler C. Joss F. George Newsies

Best Side Revealed as Guldahl Loses Open

Ralph Guldahl, former open champion, emerged as a popular, likable figure after defeat. The essay notes his human, sportsmanlike conduct, slouching gait, and quiet dignity as fans sought autographs and praised his character. He plans to resume tour play with the PGA schedule ahead.

Ralph Guldahl Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Guldahl Pren Crams (Ap

Standings and results from three I league and schedules

Standings show Clinton and Waterloo as leaders with several teams below. Monday results include Evansville, Moline, Bloomington and Decatur while Tuesday games list Cedar Rapids at Deestar and Waterloo at Evansville. Multiple teams have no scheduled games.

Cedar Rapids Deestar Waterloo Evansville Clinton Bloomington Moline Springfield

Unclear midseason standings with scattered team records

The fragment shows multiple team records for w i Pet, Kan City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Columbus, Indian pills, Paul, Louisville, Toledo, and St. Paul with win loss dots and a single game noted as scheduled. No coherent event or outcome is evident.

Kan City Milwaukee Minneapolis Columbus Paul Louisville Toledo St. Paul

Two Holidays For Major Leaguers At Cooperstown

In New York MLB players in both leagues had a second rest day Tuesday after ceremonies at the baseball centennial celebration in Cooperstown New York Monday. No games were played Monday or Tuesday as executives and many players attended the event.

New York Cooperstown N. Y

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