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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1937

Page

3

Cubs Edge Phillies 2-1 in Pitchers' Duel

Larry French outpitched Wayne LaMaster in a tight 2-1 Chicago win before 11,000 fans. French allowed four hits over seven and two thirds, while LaMaster gave up four and faced twenty-nine Cubs. Dolph Camilli homered off LaMaster for Philadelphia's lone run. Chicago produced the decisive runs with timely hits and strong defense.

Hicago Cubs Larry French Chicago Philadelphia French Wayne LaMaster LaMaster Larry Cub Dolph Camilli Martinef Agntan O'Marty Schrein Bilurees LeMaster Norma Joreens Wison Youne Runa Camille Marty Jurees Atwood Camilli Marty mavs—Demaree Callins Herman Collins Chicaso barlle—LaMaster Prench Losine Ua- Master Klem, Sears and Ballanfant

Red Van Fleet Fades as Raiders Lose Way Late

Cedar Rapids Raiders saw a seven game win streak end in a 6-5 setback at Rock Island Islander Stadium. Red Van Fleet took the loss as a bad throw by Alex Filbert allowed the tying runs to score and Newman’s single delivered the decisive run in the seventh inning. Newmann’s single, Cauble’s relief, and late defense preserved the Rock Island victory before a large home crowd.

Ock Island Ill Cedar Rapids Raiders Red van Fleet Alex Filbert Dykes Potter Newman Vance Cauble Jim Hayes Cal Lahman Raiders Kennedy Filbert Kenney Keith Clark Clark van Fleet Rossley Hedhead Williamson Lahman O¢tting Crossley Cap Michaels Alex de Forest Oetting Hoover Rock Island Burwell Schinski Howard Cauble Portsider Laheman Cedar Rapids Chartak Eatasee Crepaley Tb Seeas Pees Keeney Os Abadee Thomas Ceeenee Ad van Freei Sree Petter Moeever Wee Clark Williamsen T Kennedy Ae Barwel Cawbie Batt oOle Petier Burwen Savane Gees A Kelly

Reds erupt as Derringer shines in 4-2 win over Giants

Paul Derringer pitched a three hit game and did not walk a batter while the Reds hit timely homers to beat the New York Giants 4 to 2. Ival Goodman started the scoring in the third and Chick Hafey added a round tripper in the ninth to seal the win. Mel Ott homered for the Giants with two on in the fifth.

Cincinnati Reds Paul Derringer New York Giants Der‘ringer Mel Ott Clyde Castlemanirn Giants Ival Goodman Chick Hafey Phil Weintraub New York A Bartell Ogondm Derrinser Stark and Stewart Barr

Medwick's late homer lifts Cardinals past Bees in stoppage

Joe Medwick belted a two out two on homer in the ninth to give St Louis a 7 3 win over Boston. It was his 14th season homer and second of the day as the Cardinals pounded Bees hurlers for 13 hits while Boston collected 11 off three Cardinal pitchers. Medwick also homered in the sixth to tie the game at 3 3.

Raiders Kennedy Lahman de Foresta Filbert Michaels Keeney Thomas van Fleet Streight Chartak Crossley Bill Burwell Howard Mike Chartak Raider Clark Williamson Burwell Schinski Dykes Potter ST Louis Joe Medwick St Louis Cardinals Boston Bees Medwick Cardinals Fette Turner Boston Bees Fletcher English Warst Jer Lopez United States Jack Johnson Jim Jeffries Reno Louis Ihas Max Schmeling Braddock Max Baer Long Island City Neaar Schmeling Jimmy

Experts Hedge In Favoring Joe Louis In Boxing Battle

Alan Gould reports from Chicago that the Louis Braddock heavyweight title bout at Comiskey Park draws rising hype and a potential 750000 gate with 60000 fans. Promoters foresee large profits matching Soldier Field records, while insiders hedge on outcomes amid long odds and race implications.

James J. Braddock Joe Seuis Comiskey Park Chicago Braddock Max Baer New York Jim Braddock Joe Louis South Side Comiskey Park Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Louis Braddock Soldier Field

Sox End Slump with Ninth Inning Lifts Over Yankees

Chicago White Sox snap a four game skid by rallying in the ninth against New York with Rip Radcliff's double and Mike Kreevich's three run homer after Thornton Lee held the Yankees to eight hits. Ruffing suffers his second loss as the Sox win 5 to 2 on their east coast swing.

NEW York Chicago White Sox Yankee New Yorkers Rip Radcliff Sox Mike Kreevich Thornton Lee Red Ruffing Yankees Radcliff Lee Kreevich Yanks Jake Powell Twinkletoes Selkirk Frank Crosetti Joe

Kraft Wins Colorado Amateur Title With 4 and 2 Victory

John Kraft of Denver defended his Colorado amateur golf title by defeating Howard Crocker Jr. 4 and 2 in the 36-hole final at Lakewood. Kraft led 1 up after a morning round two under par while Crocker trailed by one. Both posted strong scores in the afternoon with Kraft five under and Crocker two under across the 34 holes.

Denver John Kraft Delwein Colorado Howard Crocker Denver Country Club Lakewood Kraft Crocker Blazing Eagle

Frolic Club Seeks Softball Games at Church Grounds

The Frolic club of St. Ludmila's church has formed a softball team and seeks matches with class B teams at the Frolic club grounds. Interested teams should contact Joe Stodola at 27674.

Frolic Club St. Ludmila’s Church Joe Stodola

Louis Braddock Showdown Looms in Comiskey Park Fight

In a prefight memo the sports columnist predicts Louis should win but notes Braddock’s experience and grit may offset Louis youth and power. The piece weighs punches, defense, and mental edge, warning both men have weaknesses that could decide the bout. Cont'd on Page 2.

Loults Jack Blackburn Schmeling Louis Blackburn Julian Black John Roxborough

Trojans Defend Team Title at National Track Meet

In Berkeley California USC held the lead at the 16th annual national collegiate A A track and field championships. Three meet records fell as USC withstood a strong challenge to secure the team title.

Berkeley Calif University of Southern California

The Champions Track Page Listing

A readable fragment lists sprint and field results with names such as Sam Stoller Michi F rie verd Ben jamin Jehneen Charles Fenske Gregory Rice Forrest Ceersia Earl Vickerey Sam Francis Bill Sefien Kermit King David Albritton and others from California Southern California Washington State Nebraska Stanford and Pittsburgh. The garbled OCR shows events like 11 yard dash 41 yard dash pole vault jumps and hurdling with multiple colleges and athletes named.

Ash Sam Stoller Michi F*rie-verd dach—Benjamin Jehneen Columbia Lerin Lenke Washington State Johnny Weeedraff Pittsharch Charrles Fenske Wiscensia Nee le Rum Gregory Rice Notre Am Forrest Ceersia Law Hurdies Earl Vickerey

Trojan champions show balance in 62 point effort

The Trojans, continuing Dean Cromwell’s coaching tradition, earned two first places but posted 62 points in a balanced team performance. Stanford trailed with 50 points as Southern California pressed its rival.

Trojan Dean Cromwell Stanford Southern California

Milwaukee toledo scorecard clash in doubleheader

American Association game lines show Milwaukee and Toledo matching in a scorefest with varied innings. Milnar Kimball Brenze Borrell Rether, Vance Moore Gibbs Hartie, Lanter Crouch Clark and more contribute for their teams in the chaotic box with hits runs and errors noted.

Milwaukee Toledo Milnar Kimball Brenze Borrell Rether Kansas City Columbus Vance Moore Gibbs Hartie Chambers Lanter Crouch Clark St. Paul Louisville Chelnut Pasek Marrow Bhaver Berres

Standings and results in the National League baseball table

The National League standings show Chicago New York Louis, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Boston, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, St Louis, and others with varying win totals. Saturday results include Cincinnati 4 New York 2 and Philadelphia 6 Washington 2 as postponed games noted on wet grounds. Sunday games list matchups such as Boston at St Louis and Chicago at New York with several city pairings and venue notes.

Chicagoew York Louisittsburgh Boston St. Louiz Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Phil Sleveland Detroit Bes Wyanhinesan Pe Chicara Louis Washington St. Louis Cleveland

San Romani and Lash in fast mile at Princeton meet

Archie San Romani of Kansas State Teachers College and Don Lash of Indiana University pushed Glenn Cunningham to the limit in Princeton's fourth invitation meet. The trio finished in a record three way time, with San Romani edging Lash by a whisker as Cunningham set a 4:06.7 world best for the event.

Princeton N. J Archie San Romani Kansas State Teachers College Don Lash Indiana University Palmer Stadium Glenn Cunningham Cunningham San Romani Lash Gene Venzke Gene Venzke Jules Ladoumegue France Luigi Becalli Becalls Floyd Lochner Agra Okla Denis Shore South Africa Delmer Brown North Texas Teachers College George Arnold Millrose A. A

Vanderbilt's Yacht Ranger Wins Again

Harold S. Vanderbilt's Ranger won its fifth straight victory defeating Gerard Lambert's Yankee by seven minutes and three seconds in Newport Rhode Island. The 27.7 mile course was sailed in a 13 knot east northeast wind as Ranger swept the first series and leads the second series to defend the America's Cup.

Newport Harold S. Vanderbilt Ranger Gerard Lambert

Howard College unveils trailer camp plan for summer students

In Birmingham Alabama Professor Oscar S Causey director of the Howard College summer school outlines a trailer camp for students who wish to bring their own homes to campus. The plan aims to provide housing options during the session.

Birmingham Ala Howard College Oscar S Causey

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