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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1932

Page

6

Milwaukee Ex exhibition upsets Yankees as Brewers beat them

More than 10 000 fans packed Milwaukee’s stadium as the Brewers defeated the New York Yankees 10 to 9 in eleven innings. The game is seen as a possible test of Milwaukee replacing St Louis in the American League, with Phil Ball owning both clubs and facing high costs.

YORK Milwaukee Brewers New York Yankees St. Louis Browns St. Louis Phil Ball Browns Robert Hedges

Dean makes up with Cardinals amid Olympic tryout notes

In Ambridge and St Louis reports, Dizzy Dean and Cardinals officials reached an understanding after a dispute over pay and bonuses. Meanwhile, at the eastern Olympic trials, Leo Sexton set a shot put world best of 52 feet 8 1/2 inches amid soggy track conditions.

Ambridge Mass. JP Leo J. Sexton New York A. C Georgetown E. Hirschfeld Germany ST. Louis Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals Dean Branch Rickey Cardinals Rickey New York Dizzy Philadelphia Cardinal

Speraw Injured as Bargain Game Sparks Hope for Rally

The Bunnies and Rock Island resume warfare Saturday night after a washout. Manager Speraw is out for a few days with a right cheekbone injury from a practice batted ball. Seghi starts at second base. Elmo Nelson bats behind the plate. Jack Ziegler to pitch in the Islander finale. gate set at 25 cents for all.

Rock Island Speraw Jack Greghi Spe Seghi Northwestern University Elmo Nelson University of Iowa Jack Ziegler

Slash Prices For Sharkey's Fight With Schmeling

In New York the Schmeling Sharkey heavyweight title bout teeters on revenue. Deep seat reductions shift cheaper blocks into prime areas at Madison Garden as promoters fear a full sellout and income around half a million dollars.

Sharkey Schmeling New York Max Schmeling Jack Sharkey Madison Garden New Pa

Schmeling to Box Sharkey in New York Title Fight

Max Schmeling prepares for the heavyweight title bout with Jack Sharkey in New York. Doctors cleared Schmeling after exams by the New York commission, and the champion will box on Saturday and Sunday.

Kingston, N. Y INS Max Scmeling Jack Sharkey New York Schmeling New York Commission

Sharkey Said Better Physically Mentally Than 2 Years Ago

Physicians analyzing Jack Sharkey after recent fights with Joe Sekura and Charney Anderson say he is in better shape both physically and mentally than when he faced Max Schmeling two years earlier. The assessment followed a bout in Dayton against Sekura and a later match with Anderson in Chicago.

Orangeburg N. Y INS Jack Sharkey Max Schmeling Boston Jack Cance Joe Sekura Dayton Charney Anderson Chicago

Monument unveiled to revolutionary era father at Warrenton

Two women, descendants of a father who served in the American revolution, living in Warrenton Georgia, recently unveiled a monument in his memory.

Warrenton, Ga

Boatswain Favored In American Derby At Washington Park

Boatswain son of Man O' War led the 14 best 3 year olds entered for the $50,000 added mile and a quarter American Derby at Washington Park Chicago. He carries top weight 126 pounds from post 14 with Buddy Hanford aboard as the favorite amid a field including Step enfetchit and others as the renewal draws a 35,000 crowd expected.

Chicago Washington Park Hanford Burgoo King Boatswain Buddy Hanford Walter M. Jeffords New York Samuel D. Riddle Belmont Park Burgeo King Seal Stepenfetchit John Hay Whitney Alfred Robertson Stepenfetch Mate Pittsburgher Reveille Boy Adobe Post Landolt A. Robertson Big Beau GC. Corbett Boy Ambrose Allen Allen Marmion i

Golf’s Greatest Teacher Chester Horton Explains Back Swing

The article discusses common golf definitions that mislead players and highlights the misinterpretation of the term top of the back swing. It argues that mental pictures from this phrase can distort swing mechanics and offers guidance from Horton on proper club position.

1931 Champions Struggle With Pitching Woes Across Leagues

The AP notes a pitching lull among 1931 champs the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Athletics as the season opens with few strong arms. Starters Lefty Grove and Bill Hallahan show some form, but many top hurlers from last year’s World Series squads underperform.

NEW York Baseball Forum St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Athletics A’s Lefty Grove Bill Hallahan Grove Hallahan Burleigh Grimes Chicago Cubs Flint Rhemn Phillies St. Louis Derringer

Ex-Grid Star Sentenced in Opium Poppies Case

Claude C. Fuqua, once a Texas A. and M. football star, was sentenced by Federal Judge Wayne G. Borah on charges connected to growing opium poppies on a farm near Effin, Louisiana. He said, I am not a criminal at heart, while in the Marine hospital in New Orleans.

New Orleans Claude C. Fuqua Texas A Wayne G. Borah Effin Marine Hospital

Ruggirello Stars as Be Seathen Ebony Triumphs

In a tense outing at Angel Stadium J drew delivers a decisive performance for Be Seathen Ebony, overpoweringSPORT JABS to claim victory. The Associated Press notes pivotal plays by Ruggirello, fueling the late surge and securing the win for Ebony.

Associated Press Teeter Ruggirelio Watt Apetepe J. Drew Angele

Standings and schedule from Mississippi Valley League

The Mississippi Valley League standings show Island 3411, Waterloo 1390, Davenport 333, Keokuk 1420, Dubuque 408, and Moline 7 with Keokuk and Davenport highlighted. Saturday games list Keokuk at Davenport, Moline at Dubuque, and Waterloo at Burlington with venue notes.

Island Waterloo Davenport Bu Rapids Keokuk Dubuque Ommuen Perumpest Keokuk Durlington Moline Eokuk Kat Devenport Maaeee Saat Buque Ated Wateries

Unclear Sports Scores and Postponements From Rain

Rain causes all games to be postponed across the slate including Pittsburgh and Cincinnati matchups. Reports mention Philadelphia and New York area ports with scattered scores like 128 to 26 and 33 to 24, but many lines are garbled.

Chicago Sinwew York Oe Pittsburgh Philaelphia St. Lovara New Bhitageinhia Cincinnati

Sports Schedule Fragments

Readable items show games listed: New York at Chicago, Detroit at ?, Kia at St. Louis, Boston at Cleveland with no dates or times specified. Cleveland hosts nothing scheduled. Detroit appears without a partner.

New York Chicago Detroit Kia St. Louis Boston Cleveland

Friday's Results From American Association Games

Scores from Friday show Kansas City 29 and Louisville 3431 with Columba, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Milwaukee also in action. Several games were played at Louisville and Indianapolis with multiple venues noted.

Kan City Columba Saaibouisville Socret Paul Louisville Kansas Y Indianapolis St. Paul Colu Minneapolis Ode

Unclear Sports Odds and Results From Friday

Fragmentary notes show results and pairings across multiple cities including Wichita Pueblo Des Moines St Joseph and Oklahoma City. Entries reference rain and wet grounds with several matchups listed but many details are unreadable.

Moines St Sen Joseph Bare Wichita

Saulspaugh Sets 20-Mile Race Record in Reading Pa

Bryan Saulspaugh of Rock Island Illinois won the feature at Reading fairgrounds with a 19 minute 32 second 20 mile victory setting a new record.

Saulspaugh Pennsylvania Reading Bryan Saulspaugh Rock Island Iil Reading Fair Grounds

North Carolina to Hire About 1000 New Teachers Next Year

Statewide school attendance data show rising pupil numbers driving a projected need for about 1,000 additional teachers next academic year in North Carolina. School officials say the shortfall will affect public schools across districts.

North Carolina

Quaker Oats And Killians Battle To An And 1 Tie

Lefty Blackman and Charles Holmes debuted for Killian as Quaker Oats and Killians dueled on Daniels Park. A pitchers battle lasted around an hour and twenty minutes before darkness ended the game after six innings. Holmes and Carter each fanned eleven, with Killian threats highlighted by K Blackman’s first inning single and Meyers’ second inning double.

Lefty Blackman Charles Holmes Killian Company Quaker Oats Daniels Park Do. Carter K. Blackman Bluey Holmes Killian Art. Meyers Kee

Cedar Rapids Golf Team To Compete In Clinton

Clinton hosts a meet with golf teams from Clinton Cedar Rapids Davenport and Dubuque in the first of a series. Team and individual competitions are scheduled. A note follows about North Carolina public school teacher allotments for next year reaching 22 526.

Cedar Rapids Clinton Davenport Dubuque

Tunney notes Schmeling’s Determination in Sharkey Fight

New York boxing legend Gene Tunney says Schmeling’s unwavering determination and Sharkey’s habit of quick discouragement will shape the Schmeling Sharkey heavyweight title bout next Tuesday night. He admires Schmeling’s steadiness while warning Sharkey may falter if discouraged in later rounds.

New York INS Jack Sharkey Max Sting Schmeling Sharkey God

Night Baseball Game at St. Paul Parks Arena

Minnesotan baseball scene notes Benton Day McMulleny Winegarner and Pruisk seen in action at a Paul Solum venue during an evening game.

Minneapolis Os Benton Day McMulleny Winegarner Pruisk Paul

Davenport Rookie Touhey Shuts Out Keokuk 2–0

Gordon Touhey, rookie southpaw from Chicago, blanked Keokuk 2–0 in a six inning game for Davenport. The rain and wind halted play as the seventh inning began. Touhey and Boutwell each fanned eight, with Touhey allowing five hits, two bunts not fielded. Kane drove in both Davenport runs.

Davenport Gordon Touhey Chicago Blue Sox Keokuk Touhey Boutwell Kane

Babe Ruth Swam to Shore After Chesapeake Bay Rescue

The article recalls a young Babe Ruth in Baltimore when he and 14 friends rode a homemade raft into Chesapeake Bay. A squall washed them overboard but Ruth swam to shore, demonstrating early swimming skill that helped shape his later baseball legend and larger-than-life persona.

Babe Ruth Babe Baltimore Chesapeake Bay

Investment in milk fish ponds near Manila Bay grows past forty million

Investment in fish ponds for milk fish farming around Manila Bay has surpassed 40 million dollars, signaling a major push in aquaculture finance and local seafood production.

Manila Bay

Final Qualifying Trials In D C Golf Meet Today

Eight players qualified Friday at the Country Club championship bringing total to sixteen. Heavy course conditions from Friday rain and rising creek may reduce qualifiers. Henry Adams led with 82 followed by Craemer 87 Diebold 91 Kehrer 95 Boynton 90 Bell 88 Clark 97 Clark 82.

Henry Adams N. P. Craemer A. J. Diebold John Kehrer Douglas Boynton J. H. Bell A. B. Clark Jim Clark

Big Ten to Care for Its Olympians at Los Angeles

The Big Ten will fund and supervise care for its athletes competing in the Los Angeles Olympics independent of the Olympic committee. The association will keep the proceeds from its annual outdoor track meet, after Maj. John L. Griffith polled conference athletic directors on fund use.

Chicago INS Los Angeles Olympic Committee Big Ten John L. Griffith

White Sox blank Waterloo 8 to 0 in exhibition

Bo Potter, a rookie, pitched two innings and allowed one hit as the Chicago White Sox shut out Waterloo 8 to 0 in an exhibition. The American Leaguers outhit the Mississippi Valley league club 15 to 2 with Potter dominating the bulk of the game. A crowd of about 2,500 attended.

Pokeee Bo Potter Twirling Chicago White Sox Waterloo

Trimble Beats Carringer At Kenmore In Close Championship

In Kenmore Friday Ocie Trimble edged Bud Carringer 1 up in a tight championship flight match. Janda defeated Jones 3-1 in another second round bout. Other results include Kissinger over Prai oush and Wadsworth, Marson, Jackson, and Redman advancing by various byes and defaults.

Ocie Trimble Bud Carringer Kenmore Trimble Joe Janda Charles Jones George Kissinger Tom Pra Ioush M Aiate Ed Wadsworth Grivle Safault J. E. Marson Tom Jackson W. Cy Meee Denmell Worestee Gundling Onan Vv. Redman

Washington University to Finish New Hall This Summer

Givens Hall, a new architecture building costing 300000 dollars at Washington University in St. Louis, is expected to be completed this summer.

Givens Washington University St. Louis

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