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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1941

Page

2

Raiders Fall in 15 Inning Duel Then Win Opener 43 ECATUR

Cedar Rapids and Decatur split a marathon Sunday night with a 15 inning opener decided by Ken Blackman’s single in the 15th. Decatur won 1-0 as Johnny Tobin pitched five scoreless innings in relief before a late Decatur rally tied the game, while Ray Poat pitched seven scoreless for Cedar Rapids in the nightcap, a 3-0 Raiders victory. Redmond, Hershey, Edwards, and Wessels figured in the late scoring plays, with Calvert handling seven innings in relief of Schubel, who allowed the decisive run in the 15th. The Raiders plan more games Monday and travel to Moline for four games in three nights.

Cedar Rapids Raiders Decatur Ken Blackman Ray Poat Bill Schubel Cedar Rapids Paul Calvert Big Bill Johnny Tobin Tobin Clay Redmond Hershey Edwards Carl Wessels Raiders Wright Blackman Schttbel Peat Smith Wessels Davis Marquardt Bob Haas Lefty Thompson Chief Reynolds Calvert Moline Edenbreck Brenardt Sapetwe If E — Edwards Obin Bare Bey Schubel Stiek- Im Cedar Bap- Wright Stelenater Witlisms Chay Suytar Marauardt Kerdenbreek Ershey Iy Tobin Schabel Tebin Calvert A Schuay Mits Tebin Noid Oly Schabel Balk Fos Bell— Wessels Elmer Riddle Mel Ott Reds Giants Bucky Walters Bill Werber Ernie Kay

Junior Amateur Golfers Open At Ames Tuesday

Ames reports a 75 player field of teenage golfers ages 16 to 19 contesting the qualifying round of the 29th Western Junior Amateur at Iowa State College links Tuesday. Defending champion Ben Downing of LSU faces a strong group as last year’s title was claimed by the University of Michigan.

Ames Iowa State College Links Ben Downing Louisiana State University Coureiogship University of Michigan

Nobody Gains In Three-Eye Over Sunday

The Three-Eye league failed to gain ground Sunday with Decatur taking a 4 to 3 win over Cedar Rapids in 15 innings before losing 3 to 0 in seven. Madison beat Springfield 2 to 1 in eight. Brownies split with Moline, Clinton split two. Waterloo beat Evansville 5 to 1 after Evansville won 7 to 2 earlier. Four of seven Sunday games were decided by one run.

Associated Press Decatur Cedar Rapids Madison Springfield Brownies Moline Clinton Waterloo Evansville Bees Ivy Griffin George Magerkurth Griffin

Vinton Nine Triumphs Over Garrison In 11 9 Victory

Vinton rapped 14 hits off Beckdell including two triples by Otha Beshaw and Henry Welchman to beat a revived Garrison team Sunday 11 to 9. Three Vinton pitchers allowed seven scattered blows as a late ninth inning rally by Garrison was staunched by sharp defense.

Winton Vinton Garrison Beckdell Otha Beshaw Henry Welchman

Mokin Entries Take Harness Race Money

A crowd of 3 500 watched Mokin entries dominate harness racing in six heats at a June Sunday meet. Captain Mokin won three 2 14 pace heats, Charley Makin took two seconds and a third, Jackie Davis claimed a heat win and two seconds, Tony the Great had mixed results, and Mrs Lucille McLaughlin drove Josephus to three firsts. Track conditions were soggy after rain, slowing times though Captain Makin posted 2 11 4 in the second heat.

Scotty Mecleod Eastern Iowa Racing Club Mokin Young Men's Bureau The Chamber of Commerce Captain Mokin Charley Makin Jackie Davis Tony the Great Lucille McLaughlin Davenport Josephus Captain Makin Dosebhuse Lucille Mchauehling Davenport Dan H Dan Herring Clinton Mary Francis Vince Brimmer Cedar Rapida i Ed Keith Central City Peter Duke A. J. Shanklin de Moines Peane Santata Greystone Alfred Lee Bebes Jackies Davis Prank’ Yates Centralty O. J Ditto Graham PURKE Gapiain Makins Lee Bebee Anamo Homer ‘Narber Frail Sbur Bhorty Windahi Oaskaa Abbescaah Leonard Emery Cedar Novebud Miss O'Conner Cedar Rapime

Red Peppers Hot Sport Chatter By Tait

A mixed sports column covers Dick Wakefield turning pro bids and the baseball market, Lou Kahn breaking his leg, and Diamond Dust notes on Giants home and road wins. It recalls 1925 records, St Louis Cards 1940s marks, and odd league quirks with light humor and player anecdotes.

Red Peppers Hot Sport By Tait

Major League Box Scores St Louis Philadelphia

Box scores show St Louis and Philadelphia games with runs, hits, and errors. Key players include Johnson Berardino Hayes Ferrell Clift Moses and Suder from St Louis and Cullenbine Chapman Judnich Babich Lucadello on Philadelphia, plus pitching notes and game times. The second game notes Chicago Bay Boston and Detroit Washington matchups with homers by Campbell Wright and Doerr, and pitching details across innings.

St. Louis Philadelphia Ld'lo Breatoss Moses Judnich Dchapmaner Johnson Berardino Hayes Ferrell Clift Suder Babich Mites Lucadello Cullenbine Brancato Chapman Butler Grace Harris Budler Hubbard Doerr Foxx Chicago Boston Ross H. Newsome H Newsome Lodigiani Rommel Basil Geisel Passarela Brooklyn St. Louis Noore Slaughter Crespi Casey White Reese Crabtree Lake Padgett Brooklyn & A Louis Causey M. Brown Wicker Hitse White Reese Ballentent Barlick and Pinelli Detroit Waashlagien Oa Mullins Olwelaj Oethr Ger cO'key Lewis Cramer Travis Saris OlArchie Sul’ Vanc Blood Evans York Wels Mulling Doubie Clays Sullivang Gehringer Werth Laem Det Kali Mudsong Kuda Mits Oll Newhouser

Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs baseball recap

Game details show Philadelphia defeating Chicago with a late rally 6 to 4. Key players include Mueller Litwhiler and Dallesandro for Philadelphia, and Cavarretta Sturgeon Hitting for Chicago. Pitchers Hughes Passeau Hoerst Melton contributed with multiple innings and errors noted on both sides.

Paliadelphie Chisags. Hoa KO Mueller Hack Litler Braganss S'Dal'droef Etten Omeh Marty Olelber Hoerat OlZav'tta Melton Philagelpnia Chicago Bra Sturgeon Dallessandre Nicholson Cavarretta Dallesandro Passeau Sturgeon Cavartella Erievon Warren Cenlan Ardon

Parker Captures AAA Net Tourney Singles Title

Frankie Parker of Spring Lake New Jersey defeated Don McNeill of Oklahoma City 6-2 6-4 6-2 in the fifth annual Triple A Invitational men singles final in St. Louis. Parker took the vacant title from Frankie Kovacs and posted a 106 to 73 point edge. Wayne Sabin and Gardner Mulloy won the men's doubles 6-2 6-3 6-3 over Parker and McNeill.

ST. Louis INS Frankie Parker Spring Lake N. J Don McNeill Oklahoma City Parker Frankie Kovacs San Francisco Sunday McNeill McNeil

Standings and results from THREE BY LEAGUE and American Association

Sunday results show Cedar Rapids Madison Springfield Evansville and Waterloo in action with scores noted. Monday games include Cedar Rapids Decatur Waterloo Evansville Detroit Washington and Cleveland New York. standings list Chicago Boston and Philadelphia atop the leagues with several rain and darkness affected outcomes.

Medlin Lasseeiine Aler Cedar Rasids Adison Springfield Evansville Cedar Repids Decater Oline Waterloo Madison Wh. Fett Gt Louis Chicaso Pittsburgh Cincinnati Beston New York Phil Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Cleveland

Early Rounds Decide Joe Louis Conn Showdown Fight

By Sid Feder Joe Louis faces Billy Conn in a high stakes title bout at the Polo Grounds. About 40,000 expect a gate near 400000 as Louis must strike early before Conn warms up. Promoters and fans alike weigh if Louis can recapture form in the clash.

Sid Feder New York Joe Louis Billy Conn Polo Grounds Louis Pittsburgh Joe Conn

Louis aims for quick knockout in 18th title defense

At Greenwood Lake New York Joe Louis plans a rapid finish against challenger Billy Conn. Co manager John Roxborough says Conn is the most dangerous foe Louis has faced and that Louis will seek a first round sleeper to end the bout quickly.

Greenwood Lake N. Y Joe Louis Louis John Roxborough Billy Conn Roxborough Conn

Conn Predicted To Win Decision In Heavyweight Title Fight

The analyst projects Conn to win the decision, becoming the 16th ruler since Sullivan in the royal heavyweight line. The piece notes Conn’s speed and pace, his ability to counter Joe’s power, and Billy Conn’s claim that he can unleash rapid fire once warmed up, while Joe’s lingering fire and past struggles are acknowledged.

Conn Sul~ Pan Moxie Joe Billy Bash Boulevard Fred Apostoli Melio Bettina Lee Savold Bob Pastor

Yankees Stretch Win Streak Over Indians In Big Heading Bold

The New York Yankees ride a seven game win streak after beating the Cleveland Indians 4-1 and 3-2 at Yankee Stadium in front of 43,962. Joe McCarthy's club appears poised to seize the American League lead as they dominate the struggling Indians in back to back games.

Yankees Cleveland Indians Joe McCarthy Yanks Bob Feller Yankee Stadium Indians YORK

Cubs Get Dahlgren to Replace Cavaretta

Babe Dahlgren, 28, first baseman for the Boston Braves, joins the Chicago Cubs to replace Phil Cavaretta with Cavaretta possibly shifting to the outfield. Cubs GM James Gallagher announced the purchase for an undisclosed cash amount. Dahlgren owns a .253 career batting average and was sold to the Braves by the Yankees this spring. The Red Sox continued hot streak with 12 wins in 15 as they beat the White Sox twice. In the NL, the Reds surged with eight wins in nine starts, while the Giants were swept by Cincinnati twice. The Cardinals, Dodgers, and Phillies all saw mixed results, with Claude Passeau shutting out Philadelphia and Billy Werber delivering the go ahead hit for the Reds. The Tigers and Senators split a doubleheader, and the Athletics edged the Browns 10-4 in the eighth.

Chicago Babe Dahlgren Boston Braves Chicago Cubs Phil Cavaretta Cub James Gallagher Dahlgren Braves New York Yankees Bill Posedel Pirates Pittsburgh Washington Tigers White Sox Sid Hudson Hal Newhouser Senators Bruce Campbell Mullin Athletics Browns Bob Johnson

Pastor Favored To Stop Scott In Ten Rounds

In Washington, New York’s Bob Pastor and Buddy Scott of Texas meet at Griffith Stadium for a 10 round bout. Pastor is a 2 to 1 favorite on experience and reputation. He went the distance with Louis once and was stopped in the eleventh in their rematch.

Washington New York Bob Pastor Buddy Scott Griffith Stadium Joe Louis Pastor Louis

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