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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1936

Page

8

Schmeling Knocks Out Louis in Twelfth Round Marvel

New York reports describe Max Schmeling delivering a final one two in the twelfth, lifting the World Heavyweight crown by KOing Joe Louis at 2 29 of round twelve. Louis, dubbed the Brown Bomber, falls after sustained body and chin blows as Schmeling endures punishment and answers with decisive power.

Schmeling Joe Louis International News Service York Max Schmeling New York Louis Superman Reno Alabama Carnera Levinsky Baer Pauline Gowanus Golden Gate Europe Tokio Braddock James J Eddie Case Joe Jacobs Ruth

Regional Baseball Standings and Friday Results

Standings show Davenport leading with 25 wins and 13 losses, followed by Omaha and Cedar Rapids. Friday results include Des Moines 8 Cedar Rapids 0 and Davenport 5 Waterloo 3, with Sioux City 5 Omaha 4. Saturday schedule lists Cedar Rapids at Sioux City and Des Moines at Waterloo plus Davenport at Omaha.

W. L. Pet Davenport Omaha Cedar Rap Sioux City Des Moines Waterloo Cedar Rapids

Baseball standings and results from a historic table

The fragment shows standings with teams New York Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Boston St Louis and win loss records. It notes results including a 13 inning game in Boston and Chicago with future schedule games against St Louis New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Philadelphia and Chicago.

St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Phila Phia New York Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Detroit Washin New

Local Basketball Standings Snapshot

Milwaukee leads with 37 26 record in bets divisional table while St. Paul and Minneapolis follow. Sepinchahan's posts 31 30 and Louisville 28 39. Remaining teams Kansas City Toledo and others show varied scores with no games scheduled.

W. L. Pet Milwaukee St. Paul Minneapolis Sepinchahan's Columbus Louisvil Kan City Toledo Kansas City Louisville

Wrestling Results From Denver Salt Lake City and Cincinnati

Ali Baba the Sere Turk 206 defeated Cardiff Giant in Denver. Dick Daviscourt 237 from San Diego beat Ira Dera 215 in Salt Lake on a foul. Everett Marshall 220 from La Janta Colorado and Walter Podolak 210 from Syracuse New York wrestled in Cincinnati for 25 minutes with one fall.

Denver Ali Baba Cardiff Giant Salt Lake City Dick Daviscourt San Diego Ira Dera Salt Lake Cincinnati Everett Marshall la Janta Colo Walter Podolak Syracuse N. C

Davenport Tops Waterloo 5-2 to Start Nine-Game Road Run

Davenport Blue Sox beat Waterloo 5 to 2 on Friday to extend a seven-game win streak on a nine-day road trip. Key errors in the second inning fueled the scoring, with Prevost, Denning, and White delivering runs and Plummer homering for Davenport. Dress started for Waterloo, Smith finished, and Plummer contributed a home run and multiple hits in the win.

Davenport Blue Sox Waterloo Sox Dress Prevost Decuir Ed Hall Hebbler Denning Riley White Hall Albee Frank Hall Smith Davenporters Plummer Hawk Vasich F.hall Cosbey Polly Vusich Rye Sheill Plum’er Berger Corpe McLaughlin Prerost E. Hall F. Hall Vann Clayton

Sioux City Cowboys Rally Past Omaha for 5 4 Win

Sioux City defeated Omaha 5 to 4 to snap the Omaha six game streak as Kemp shut down the Robin Hoods late. Papish took the loss for Omaha despite four run fourth inning by the Cowboys and Seghi Williford and Kemp led with three singles each. The Huskers maintained a strong home series record by taking two of three.

Omaha Neb Berley Kemp Robin Hoods Sioux City Kemp Cowboys Frank Papish Harry Whitehouse Buster Blakeney Seghi Williford

World Track Records Fall At Chicago National Meet

A strong field of 276 qualifiers entered Stagg Field with two world records broken in the finals. Archie Williams of California clipped 46.1 in the 400 meters, beating the 46.2 world mark set by Bill Carr. Forrest Towns of Georgia lowered the 110 meter high hurdles mark to 14.1, surpassing Percy Beards 14.2 1934 standard. Harvey Wallender of Texas tied the 100 meters world record with 10.3 in his heat.

Chicago Uncle Sam Staggfield Archie Williams California Bill Carr Pennsylvania Los Angeles Forrest Towns Georgia Percy Beard Auburn Harvey Wallender Texas Percy Williams Canada Eddie Tolan Mic Ralph Metcalfe Marquette

Major League Box Score Summary 3510277 37102713

Box score totals show New York and St Louis with 10 left on base and key hits by Collins Ilie and Medwick. Pitching notes include Schumacher taking the loss as Cosneman, J Dean and Gumbert worked multiple innings with several strikeouts. Time stated as 2:36 with umpires Pinelli Stewart Pittman.

Ogrodowski Gabler Fitzsimmons Ebl Neem Sass S. Martin Koenig J. Moore Whitehead Collins Ilie Medwick Martin Yeenese Durocher J. Dean New York St. Louis Schumacher Gumbert Cosneman Ehtaskanee Teetisnan Pinelli Stewar Pittman

Cincinnati and Boston battle as Kampouris leads in defeat

In a pitcher batters duel Kampouris drives in three runs and Schott homers to pace Cincinnati. Boston’s Urbanski and Kutt strike early, but Schott and Lombardi homer lift Cincinnati to a 9 8 win. Lanning suffers the loss as Hallahan and Blanche split time on the mound.

Cincinnati Boston Dman Urbanskiss Cuyler Moore Herman Ilf O Jordan Lombardi Berger S'rsella Cinello Riggs O/Lee Myers Urbanski Kampouris Kott Scarsella Lee Cuccinello Lopez Schott Jordan Hallahan Lanning Chaplin Blanche

Wilsons Win To Tie For M and J League Lead

The Wilson company tied for first in the M and J league flag race at Daniels Park by defeating CCC 10 to 2. With Baumgartner out and Atkins on the mound for Ross, Wilson’s offense exploded in the first inning and built a big lead, while Ross contributed two CCC runs with a third inning double and a sixth inning infield roller. Stoeffler subbed behind the plate for the first time, handling duties capably. Monday the Quaker Oats meet the camp boys, hoping for fan support to back CCC.

Wilson Company Daniels Park CCC Camp Baumgartner Atkins Ross Packers Fuller Dye Stoeffler CC Co. Wilson Go Ben’dict Cinco Dh of Arens Seer Ahrens Ruff Benedict Nicks Jens Sturm Sceider Sawyer Melichar Wilson Co Savel Prades Quaker Oats

Browning Former Heavyweight Champ In Wrestling Dies

Jim Browning former heavyweight wrestling champion died in Rochester Minnesota at St Marys hospital from a pulmonary embolism. He had undergone an exploratory operation ten days earlier for an abdominal ailment and had shown improvement before complications developed.

Browning Rochester, Minn Jim Browning St. Mary’s Hospital

Schmeling Fight Filmed for Paramount and State Theaters

The Max Schmeling vs Joe Louis bout will be shown at the Paramount starting Sunday and run through Thursday. It will be shown at the State theater on Sunday Monday and Tuesday.

Max Schmeling Joe Louis Paramount

Armstrong's Keep Opens League Lead With 3 2 Win

Armstrong's kept its Open league lead by beating Parkson's 3 to 2 in seven innings. W Broussard allowed six hits in a strong relief performance as the Gazette team scored in the first, fifth, and seventh frames. MacAllister pitched a 4 to 1 victory for Gazette over Wilson.

Armstrong Parkson W. Broussard MacAllister Gazette Wilson Broussard Snyder C. Michalek Stahl

Roxborough Defends Ban on Bandage Limits in Louis Bout

New York report cites Roxborough blaming defeat on restricted bandages for Joe Louis. Co manager says fighters used to longer gauze and tape and hands cracked after limits were enforced by the commission. Schmeling won in the twelfth round after Louis injured hands.

New York INL John Roxborough Joe Louis Joe Jacobs Roxborough Joe Schmeling

New York Boxing Commission Judge Dies At Stadium

Tom O Rourke 80 longtime boxing manager and NY boxing commission judge collapsed from a heart attack in Max Schmeling's dressing room at Yankee Stadium. Gen John J Phelan commissioner chairman was present as doctors tried to revive him. O Rourke had guided Joe Walcott and George Dixon decades ago and later worked as ring official and promoter.

Yankee Stadium New York Tom O’rourke New York State Boxing Commission Max Schmeling John J. Phelan O’rourke Joe Walcott George Dixon

Mangrum Leads Western Open With 66 At Davenport

Ray Mangrum of Dayton Ohio shot a 66 to lead the crowded field at the Western Open golf championship on Friday. Lawson Little trails by one stroke after a 67, with Pat Wilcox Ralph Guhldahl and Horton Smith close behind at 68 or 69 as the Davenport Country Club layout yields low scores in tough conditions.

Davenport Ray Mangrum Dayton Ohio Mangrum Davenport Country Club Lawson Little Little Pat Wilcox Norfolk Neb Ralph Guhldahl Los Angeles S. Horton Smith Chicago Byron Nelson New York Jimmy Thomson Shawnee-on- Delaware Johnny Revolta Evanston Ill Bob MacDonald Pat Sawyer Minneapois Edward_ Harrison Are Rock Byron Harcke Chica Los Angles Oes Armour MacDonald Smith Nashvi Bob Alva Hollywood Calif Leonard Dodson Sprinsi'ld M. Herbert Battle Grk Mich Lioya Nordstrom Art Andrews Peoria Bert Joe von Maur James Foulis A. Kennett Battle Greek Se Fannon Moines Willcox Teri Johnson Decatur al Huske Frank Walsh Harry Adams Nashville Tenn Rons Frank Moore Cleveland Waldo Johnson Moline Gene Battistoni Cerease Cane Thomas McQuarrie Rocky Island George Skinner Fort Madison Paul Barton Wilbur Hird Des Moines Jack Hall Charles Burkart Cedar Rapids Victor Bass Fairfield Frank Donovan Newton Iowa Coat Gene Root Dubuque Odgkin Tom Coleman Rock Ene Harold Mathisen C. A. Blaar Fletcher Jones Robert Nelson Rock Island Joe Franco Huhta As . Weisner Eidora Bob Hart Ger Creston Sout Eee Yard Csintk S. Richardson Joe Brown Herbert Johnson Mike Sipula Ottumwa Hal Carlson Dick Pearson Dagland Porter Arthur Bartlet Harold Figg Muscatine Robert Fisher Keokuk Claude Bailey James Turner Hannibal John Carey Louis Eslers Ray Schirmer St. Age John Moran Aurora Dave Bonella Wilfred Wehrle Racine Wis Alex Olson Spee Miller Chattanooga James Gardner Vinton Lee Wissler Clark Tilden Ames al Andereggen G. Decker French R. Island Father Anderson Kee Arthur Myers Louis Strong Urbana Harold Reid John Jacobs Pete Bullis Herbert Day Rudy Norton Bob O’brien Bernie Hogan Council ‘Bluffs Ladick William Ennis C. C. Martin Byron Fanner Clinton A. Hilliker Detroit Richard Searles John Lindstrom Sid Smith Fremon Simpson Sheokuk Dora Geors Doellinger Joseph Newbold Keosauqua

Demons Blank Raiders 8 0 in Sioux City

The Demons shut out the Raiders 8 to 0 at Lee Keyser's stadium as Van Fleet took the loss allowing five runs and nine hits in seven innings. Hal Turpin pitched well for the Demons, with key hits from Van Camp and Asberl sparked a late three-run outburst.

Raiders Lee Keyser Sioux City Spencer Abbott Red van Fleet Demons Cedar Rapids Hal Turpin Raider Clements Hayes Wrebel Des Moines Keyes van Camp Turpin Harris Asberl Webb Tierney Piet Filbert Cap Crossley Ralph Mead Gasaway Webb Feneeeee Crossley Mas de Forrest Peees van Fleet Wrobel van Fleet Abe Catchings Key van Camp Ib Asbe Wilson Cedar Cease Moines Cedar Turpin Turpin Rows van Wrobesin van Ca Tierney Cace Collins Cady

Baer Predicts Schmeling Triumph Over Louis

San Francisco based informant notes Max Baer forecast Schmeling to defeat Louis. Baer cited Schmeling's youth and discipline and warned Louis would be knocked down by a decisive punch, matching Baer's own past victory timing.

Schmeling and Louis Each to Receive $139 483 for Yankee Stadium Fight

New York reports Max Schmeling and Joe Louis will each be paid 139 483 for their performance in Friday night’s Yankee Stadium bout. Attendance reached 39 878 with gross receipts of 547 531 and net 464 945. Schmeling and Louis receive 30 percent each after taxes, with 10 percent tax, 5 percent state tax, and a 10 percent milk fund deduction.

New York INS Max Schmeling Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Schmeling Louis

Dizzy Dean Wins No 13 as Giants Slump

Dizzy Dean struck out 13th victory of the season beating the New York Giants 7 to 5 in St Louis. Home runs by Stuart Martin and Ducky Medwick sparked a six run second inning as Dean kept the Giants scoreless through five frames before a late rally. Yankees lead grows to five games after 5 2 victory over Detroit. Indians top Washington 9 6. White Sox edge Athletics 5 4 in 13 innings.

New York New York Giant St. Louis Cardinals Dizzy Dean Giants Dizzy Terrymen St. Louis Brother Paul Dean Frankie Frisch Stuart Martin Ducky Medwick Cardinals Diz New Yorkers Cincinnati Reds Boston Bee New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers

Roosevelt Hotel Junior Team Tops League Standings

The Cities Service team was awarded a forfeit victory over Immaculate Conception after the Greyhounds failed to appear for a scheduled American Legion Junior league game at Riverside Park. Roosevelt Hotel leads the league with a potential pennant if it beats Immaculate Conception today and St Patrick’s.

Cities Service Immaculate Conception Greyhounds American Legion Riverside Park Roosevelt Hotel Riverside Daniels Park Hubbard Ice St. Patrick’s Armstrong’s West Siders Cities Service Club

Lowden Leads Eastern Iowa League Schedule

Special to The Ga. Lowden who paces the Eastern Iowa league will travel to Mechanicsville Sunday for the week’s game. Dixon, second in ranks, competes at Wheatland. Other Sunday games include Clarence at Lisbon and Grand Mound at Calamus.

Lowden Mechanicsville Dixon Wheatland Clarence Lisbon Grand Mound Calamus

Kiefer Aims for American backstroke records at AAU meet

Adolph Kiefer, 18, Chicago, targets a new 100-meter backstroke record at the AAU championships in Des Moines. He already shattered his 1:07.8 American mark in the medley relay and clocked 1:06.9, while Detroit A C claimed a medley relay American record of 3:22.2. Ralph Flannagan defended his mile crown in 20:58.9 and Richard Degener won the three meter springboard with 178.98 points.

DES Moines National Adolph Kiefer Kiefer Lake Shore A. C. Star America Detroit A. C Ralph Flannagan Greater Miami Swimming Club Richard Degener

Hoofnagle Breaks 199 Birds To Win State Championship

Des Moines AP F L Hoofnagle Dawson Iowa trap shooter and Percy Edwards Des Moines led sixty shooters in the state trapshooting tournament opening events. Both Hoofnagle and Edwards hit 199 of 200 targets at 16 yards. Hoofnagle won class A by score. Nunn Jefferson and Smith Iowa City tied for class B with 195. In shootoff Nunn went straight for 25 while Smith missed two.

Des Moines F. L Hoofnagle Dawson Percy Edwards Hoofnagle Edwards George Nunn Jefferson Frank M. Smith Iowa City Nunn Smith

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