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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1936

Page

9

Louis vows quick knockout ahead of Schmeling bout

Joe Louis refuses to carry Max Schmeling for pictures and says he will stop him with one punch if possible. He brushes off rival comments, notes he earns 30 percent from film profits, and emphasizes he fights for business and victory.

Akewood N. J Joe Louis Max Schmeling Joe Jack Blackburn Max Max Baer Natie Brown Louis Johnny Miler Albia Hank Greenberg Tigers Chappie Blackburn Mr. Schmeling

Three Minute Nine Trips St Patrick Juniors Win 7 3

Three Minute Roughriders defeat St Pat s nine 7 to 3 at Daniels Park in a junior legion game. Rosendahl outpitched Corsello allowing no runs until the seventh. Hermsen Janda Elliott and Savage contributed with timely hits as Roughriders race to four early runs and cap scoring with three in the fifth.

Legion Daniels Park Roughriders St. Pat’s Rosendahl Corsello Hermsen Janda Elliott Savage Shamrocks Spaight Kinney

England’s postwar houses hold eleven million people

The article notes that the houses built in England since the World War can accommodate eleven million people, a figure comparable to Canada’s population. It highlights the scale of postwar housing effort and its impact on occupancy.

Canada England

Wilson's Win Over Waverly Nine 4 to 1

Wilson's defeated Waverly Sunday by a score of 4 to 1. Wilson's had nine hits and two errors while Waverly had six hits and two errors. Melichar and Nicks were Wilson's battery. Welcher and Opperman played for Waverly.

Wilson’s Waverly Melichar Nicks Wilson’s Battery Welcher Opperman

Southard of Des Moines Fuses Curves Past Raiders

Del Southard pitched through eight innings for Des Moines, delivering a gallery of curveballs that struck out fifteen Raiders hitters, yet the Raiders won the game 1-0 as Southard walked in the only run. The article previews a 11-game road swing and notes Giants’ struggles with injuries and trade moves.

del Southard Raiders Des Moines Charley Clements Cap Crossley Southard Galaway Clements Webb Crossley de Forrest Thomas Howard Filbert van Fleet

Frolic Club Beats The Gazette 8 to 3 in Softball Victory

The Frolic club improved to eight wins this season by defeating The Gazette 8 to 3. McAllister started pitching for Gazette before Morgan relieved and held the Frolics in check. Broussard allowed five hits with one walk for Frolics. Next Wednesday Frolics host Merchants National Bank at Frolic field at 8 15 p m.

Frolic Club Frolics McAllister Morgan Walt Broussard Merchants National Bank Soares Gate Rominy Behose Evans Broussard Alton

Red Sox Acquire Jack Russell From Senators

Boston owner Tom Yawkey buys pitcher Jack Russell from the Washington Senators for cash and fellow hurler Joe Cascarella who has not won a game this year. Russell, with wins this year, is expected to handle relief duties.

Boston Tom Yawkey Boston Red Sox Monday Jack Russell Washington Senators Joe Cascarella Russell

O'Brien Leads Dubuque At Oelwein Golf Meet

Bob O'Brien of Dubuque shot 79 for the low score of the tourney at Oelwein Country Club. Dubuque district beat Albert Lea and Oelwein by score averages, with families dining in the clubhouse after the event.

O’brien Dubuque Oelwein Gaz Oelwein Bob O’brien Albert Lea Minn

Lost Nation Wins, Takes Lead In Maquoketa Loop

In Dyersville Bellevue Merchants routed the Indians 10 to 9, ending Lost Nation’s hold on first. Lost Nation crushed Dyersville 13 to 4 to seize undisputed leadership. Flip Fleming, Lost Nation catcher, went 6 for 6 to extend his hit streak to 11. Cascade beat Maquoketa 9 to 1 behind Frank Loufek, and Oxford Junction defeated Monticello.

Dyersville Bernard Bellevue Merchants Indians Lost Nation Flip Fleming Cascade Maquoketa Frank Loufek Oxford Junction Monticello

Wenceslaus To Meet St. Ludmila Tonight

The second round of the C Y O softball league opens with St. Wenceslaus facing St. Ludmila at Frolic Field tonight at 8 p.m. The east-siders won the first game. Admission is 10 cents to help cover expenses.

St. Wenceslaus St. Ludmila Frolic Field

State Juvenile Home Seeks Softball Games

The state juvenile home at Toledo has organized a softball team of boys under 18. They have won four straight games this spring and seek to schedule games with nearby teams. Interested teams should write Coach Russell Henry.

Toledo Russell Henry

Marengo Golf Club Flag Tournament Honors Winners

In a Sunday flag tournament at Marengo Golf Club 20 participants competed. L. G. Wisgerhof won by placing his flag on the first hole in the second round with a handicap of 61. Anthony Edwards claimed the booby prize. Harold Ellis finished first in the driving contest.

Marengo Marengo Golf Club L. G. Wisgerhof Anthony Edwards Harold Ellis

Williamsburg Defeats Marengo 9 to 5 in Season Opener

Williamsburg topped Marengo 9 to 5 on Sunday at Williamsburg. Marengo led 4-2 after four innings, but costly fifth and sixth frames allowed Williamsburg to score seven runs. J O Donnell contributed for Williamsburg as the game unfolded.

the Gazette Marengo Williamsburg Williamsburg Boys J. O’donnell

Lowden Retains Lead In East Iowa League

Lowden preserves the Eastern Iowa league lead after a one run win in the Grand Mound Lowden game on Sunday. Dixon Mechanicsville and Wheatland were tied for second while Lisbon dropped to third as results show Seedel Galtrelo and partners in a 13 to 14 loss and Mechanicsville defeating Calamus 21 to 3.

Gazette Lowden Dixon Mechanicsville Wheatland Lisbon R. H. E. Seedel Gartle Os Tae la Barge Griebel Shelton A. Meier Hoffmeier E. Meier

Klaus Wins Manchester Spring Golf Tournament

Klaus wins the Manchester golf and country club spring tournament by defeating M. J. Yoran 7 and 6 in the championship Sunday. Yoran struggled with the putter as Klaus led five up after morning play. L. Graham beat Clyde H. Lawrence 2 and 1 in the third flight title. The second flight final was postponed due to W. C. Snyder’s absence. he will face Ned Richardson in a 36 hole finale to close the event.

Manchester Stanley G. Klaus Manchester Golf and Country Club M. J. Yoran Klaus Yoran L. Graham Clyde H. Lawrence W. C. Snyder Ned Richardson

Parkson Blue Ribbon Diamondball Beats Belle Plaine 8 6

Parkson's Blue Ribbon diamondball team defeated Belle Plaine’s Point er Beer team 8 to 6 at Belle Plaine. Al Stahl earned hitting honors with two home runs and a single. Belle Plaine’s center fielder robbed Del of a homer with a spectacular catch. A return game is set for Cedar Rapids on July 12.

Parkson Blue Ribbon Pointer Beer Belle Plaine al Stahl Parkson’s Del Cedar Rapids

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