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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1937

Page

2

Yanks Clip Indians 4 1 To Extend AL Lead

New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 4 1 to strengthen their first place hold. Selkirk drove in three runs with a clutch double as Gomez pitched well, fanning nine in seven-plus innings. DiMaggio's 16 game hitting streak ends as New York moves ahead.

YORK George Selker Yankees Gomez Ceveland Indians Chalyng Gore Donny Galehouse Giliuny Galetouse Pete Toeter Iasi Selkirk Yanas Frank Croseiu Red Rolfes Lou Gehrig Bill Dickey Yanks Tom Henrichs Earl Averils Crosetti Joe DiMaggio

Browns Rally Past Athletics 3 2 For Second Straight Win

St Louis Browns erased a late deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Athletics 3 to 2. Harry Kelley yielded in the eighth and Roy Bell delivered a run scoring single after a bases loaded situation to seal the comeback. Knott starred in late relief for the A's while West and Vosmik reached via walks.

Philadelphia St Louis Browns Athletics A's Harry Kelley West Vosmik Roy Bell Eifth Jack Knott Lou Finneys Kelleys Bill Werber Browns Harland Clift Tom Carey

Giants Rally to Beat Pirates 9-4 in Streak Time

The New York Giants erased a late deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3 to 4 and pull into a near tie for first in the National League. Mel Ott drove in two runs with a single as Hal Schumacher held off the Pirates, while Blaze Smith and Co. contributed key hits.

Pittsburgh New York Giants Pirates Giants Blanton Mel Otts Gus Mianchiso Raline Chicago Cubs AL Smith Giant Sinker Hal Schumacher Corer New York Berger Suhr P Waner Vaushan Todd Ott Mancusa Tuo Po Waner Jensen Vaughan Leff Balis Smith Schumacher Swift Brown Blanton Bartell Brown Bartell Stanton Reardon Pinelli Goetz Ning van Fleet Flippen Huff Cal Lahman Sen Lahman Monahan Howard Weiland Raiders Jake Plummer Thomas

Standings and results in Western League and majors

Western League standings show Waterloo and Sioux City near upper tier with records around .488 to .416. Tuesday results include Cedar Rapids 4 Sioux City 1, Des Moines 8 Davenport 5, Rock Island 11 Waterloo 2. Baseball and hockey style lines list New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, St Louis, Pittsburgh results with rain postponements and multiple series schedules.

W.L. Pet Wit C. Rapids Waterloo Sioux Chy Davenport D. Moines R. Island Cedar Rapids Sioux City Des Moines Rock Island Chicago Brooklyn New York Boston St Louis Phil'elphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Whington Phil’elphia Cleveland New York & Neeland Washington

John Henry Lewis Beats Ettore In Fifteen Rounder

John Henry Lewis earned his second straight victory over Ettore with a fifteen round decision. The bout, part of a European tour, drew strong interest as Lewis hinted at retirement if he failed to impress in the nights card.

John Henry Lewis Ettore Levis Bess

Monticello Plans Softball Tourney

Monticello announces a softball tournament at the Monticello Park on June 24 25 and 27. Twelve teams max enter by June 21 7 pm with a $3 fee. Four games nightly five innings each finals Sunday. prizes 20 10 and 6. Send entries to Sam Rhatisan or call 94F12 Monticello.

Gazette Monticello Sam Rhatisan Monteello

Luther Olson Signed by White Sox For Dallas Club

Luther Olson, who closed his college career at Luther College two weeks ago, has been signed by the Chicago White Sox and placed with the Southern League team at Dallas Texas. Olson is not a strike out pitcher but has splendid control and plenty of speed.

Spectal Decorah Luther “Lute” Olson Luther College Chicago White Sox Dallas Texas Olson

Joe Louis Plans Real Estate Career Amid Title Bid

Joe Louis weights his boxing plans with thoughts of a real estate career if he defeats Jim Braddock and faces Max Schmeling again. Louis says he has money and aims to retire from fighting after Schmeling. Braddock trains in Michigan aiming for a defense in Chicago next week.

Kenosha Wis Joe Louis Jim Braddock Max Schmeling Germany Schmeling Lous Braddock Julian Black John Roxborough Louis Black Grand Beach Mich Joe Lous Chicago Alayoff

American Ryder Cup Team Sails to England

The American Ryder Cup golf team, called the best yet, boards the Manhattan to sail for England. Featured players include Ralph Guldahl national open champion Sam Snead runner up Gene Sarazen Tony Manero Denny Shute Byron Nelson Ed Dudley Horton Smith Henry Picard and Johnny Revolta.

New York Ins Manhattan England Ralph Guldahl Sam Snead Gene Sarazen Tony Manero Denny Shute Byron Nelson Ed Dudley Horton Smith Henry Picard Johnny Revolta

Pigeons Foil Albany Capitol Trap Attempt Again

In Albany New York a second campaign to remove pigeons from the capitol failed as birds ate bait grain but would not enter box traps. Attaches planned to close traps remotely after birds entered but the flock ignored the traps and returned to nest walls. Previous effort in 1931 used poisoned corn and provoked legislative protest.

Albany New York

Waterloo’s Winning Streak Snapped by Rock Island

In Waterloo Iowa Byron Kennedy of Rock Island pitched the Red Hawks to an 11 to 2 victory snapping Waterloo six game win streak as they built an early 9 to 0 lead. Anderson relieved and held the Hawks to a late rally while Kennedy walked nine but dominated with strikeouts. Des Moines and Davenport split an 11 inning opener with Des Moines winning 8 to 5 on Piet and Gorham RBI hits.

Washington Jake Wade Detroit Wes Ferrell Wade Simmons Tigers Rogell Greenberg ST Louis Jesse “Pop” Haines Lon Warneke St Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Haines Brusie Ogrodowski Phillies Wayne LaMaster Cardinals Browne Chuck Klein Pepper Martin Jimmy Brown Riin Herschel Martin Phils Warneck Jimmy Wilson Martins Morris Arnovich Claude Passeau Joe Medwick Johnny Mize Waterloo Byron Kennedy Rock Island Waterloo Red Hawks Hawk Roy Helser Rocks Anderson Helser Oetting Newman Sterling Ball Kennedy Hawks Schinski Michaels Cosbey Larson Ib QO Craft GO Richards Oi Newman Dlf O Mack Hoover Backer Clark Bestudikss Willson Ab Hemenay O Kennedyp Blackburn Richards Bestudik Williamson Orteung Newman Kennedy Hoover Bestudix Larson Craft Richards Kenedy Anderson & Kennedy Cady and Williams Davenport Des Moines Davenport Blue Sox Gilbert Gedo Demons Blue Sox Schraeder Gedo Hughes Traweek Schroeder Piet Traweck Gorham Bissonette Des Meines Martinez Floyd Allaire Flood Traweeksrf VanCampers Binette Hall W.menkee I'Morgan Gebo Fitzpa Trick Prevost We Menke Clark Piet Peddicord Sacrifice Wildpitch Tobin Collins

Boxing Results Across Cities Highlight Notable Wins

The Associated Press wires report bout results from New York Philadelphia and Chicago. Notable actions include Harry Balsams defeating Jimmy Belmont and John Henry Lewis outpointing Al Ester in Philadelphia. Benny Bass edged Tommy Cross in Philadelphia while Henry Armstrong stopped Jackie Carter in Los Angeles.

Associated Press New York Harry Balsams Jimmy Belmont Pittsburgh Cuba Albany Philadelphia John Henry Lewis Phoeniy Ariz al Estere Benny Bass Tommy Cross Chicago Len Moarrin Milwaukee Harry Booker Los Angeles Henry Armstrong Jackie Carter Pittshwigsh

Yates Captures Medalist Honors In Southern Amateur

Charlie Yates of Atlanta earned medalist honors in the 39th Southern Amateur after a 15 foot downhill putt on the 18th green of the final qualifying round. He posted 146 for the 72 hole test, one stroke ahead of three Dixie amateurs tied at 147.

Charlotte N. C Charlie Yates Atlanta Yates Dixie

Ross Woods Fight Postponed By Rain in Indianapolis

A downpour forced the postponement of the ten round non title bout between Barney Ross the welterweight champion and Chuck Woods of Detroit. The full four bout card will be staged Thursday night.

Indianapolis Barney Ross Chuck Woods Detroit

Babe Herman Released by Detroit Tigers

The Detroit club unconditional released Babe Herman who had been used mainly as a pinch hitter. He was acquired from Cincinnati in April for the waiver price as the Tigers trimmed the roster to 23 men due to injuries to Cochrane Hayworth and other players. Herman was kept as six outfielders were on the squad.

Detroit Detroit Baseball Club Babe Herman Tigers Cincinnati Mickey Cochrane Ray Hayworth Herman

Hazleton Defeats Brandon 12-7 in Sunday Baseball

Hazleton beat Brandon 12 to 7 as Hazleton compiled 13 hits and 2 errors against Brandon’s 9 hits and 3 errors. Hazleton pitchers B Smith and Weart faced Brandon batters Stainbrook Gillmand and Likens.

The Gazette Hazleton Brandon B. Smith and Stainbrook D. Gillmand

Radio Programs MORNING and EVENING Schedule Busy with NBC CBS WJZ WABC

Readable fragments list morning and afternoon radio slots across NBC CBS and WJZ chains. entries feature Grace and Scotty Our Gal Sunday Strollers Marguerite Padula Aunt Jennys sketches and concerts with WEAF WJZ WABC WBBM KMOX WCCO WEAP listings.

NBC WEAF CBS WABC WBBM KMOX WGST WCCO Grace Scotty WJZ Chain Glenn Riges Students’ Science Clubs of America Jack Berch Hal Gordon Wdi WJZ Aunt Lord Tweedsmuir Canada Owen D. Younks Tweedsmuir Weaf Chain Herbert Foote WOC Woman's World WEAP Stewart Gracie Myrt Marge Osketch WGOST Weht Opera Company Wabc x WGBT Bob Byron Guiding Light Weap Chain Mary Marlin NBCI Senate Alice Remsen Don Winslow The Navy Harry Rosenarch Wiz Chain Tat Chapin Oxford Henry Sloane Coffin New York Bert and Lew Wea Chuchu Martinez Pau Uglias Cbst Gentlemen_of Rhythm orch Tnbc Hoey Wean Chain Ber Enacyapis Ray Sinatra Rch Hoelen Traubel IBC Luboschutz Nemenoff Alexander Woollcott Rudy Vallee Orch Roy Shield Orch Vivian Della Chiesa Gale Page Clar Dennis Kate Smith Boston Arthur Fied Jer Cornelia Otis Skinner Thomas LL Thomas al Goodmanarch Major Bowes WARC Mayfair Hine Crosby Jimmy Dorsey Bob Burns U 8 Army Band Your True Adventures Floyd Gibbons March of Wcccoo Wabl Lou Brine Jay Freeman Northern Lights Waldo Pooler Lee Gordon Orch Inbct Dagk Puccell Orch Frank Dalley Orch WA Ox Tarry Balok Orch Weaf Rin Ted Lewis Orch Dick Jureins Orch al Trace Orch Lou Breeze Orch Phil Ohman Orch Bert Block Orch Mark Eratrer Orch Don Chi

Raiders Beat Cowboys 4 1 to Lead Western League

The Cedar Rapids Raiders beat the Sioux City Cowboys 4 to 1 at Hill Park behind Red Van Fleet and Ed Weiland. Cap Crossley starred with sensational defense, including a one hand stab, a diving catch, and seven chances without an error.

Raiders Sioux City Cowboys Sterling Red van Fleet Ed Weiland Hill Park Cedar Rapids Svumuubit Wcq van Fitelt Wimin Cowboys Cap Crossley Wiklund Hall Frink Nioux City Filppen Il Menahan Wall Wikland Plummer Nia Welland Tatas Ater Thaman van Fleet St Mw Sioux City Fen Fon GAN Wox Monahan Crossley Lakeman Bane Hite Mulff Labman Deub Jaw

Swenson Proposes Track Meet Downsizing At Iowa

W T Swenson freshman track coach at the University of Iowa urges trimming the dual meets to 12 events to finish in one hour. He would drop running broad jump 220 yard dash 200 yard low hurdles and discus throw. He favors keeping events plus adding a two mile run and possible relays to boost speed and interest. Relays appeal he notes while the 220 yard dash and discus he finds uninteresting or dangerous.

the Gazette Iowa City W. T Swenson University of Iowa Swenson Iowa

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