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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1937

Page

2

Cubs Whitewash Giants 5-0 On Mound By Lee

In a decisive early burst, the Cubs built a 4-0 lead and completed a 5-0 shutout of the Giants. Bill Lee worked the mound effectively until late relief, as Chicago capitalized on early errors and timely hits from Galan, Hermans, Collins, and Hartnett to seal the win. The performance solidified Lee’s place and dropped New York deeper into third.

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Grissom Shuts Out Phillies As Reds Rise In NL Standings

Lee Grissom, 24, pitched a six runless innings to beat Philadelphia 6 to 0 and lift the Reds to sixth place in the National League. A five run third inning, highlighted by Weintraub’s homer, gave Grissom a comfortable margin.

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Escobar knocks out Robertson in eighth at Marigold Gardens

Sixto Escobar, bantamweight champion, stopped Pat Robertson in the eighth round of a scheduled 10 rounder at Marigold Gardens Chicago. Escobar led throughout, dropped Robertson for counts in the third and fifth, and floored him again in the eighth for a knockout.

Chicago Sixto Escobar Pat Robertson Marigold Gardens Escobar Robertson Ebacohar Ife

Yankees Belt Browns to Extend Lead in 8-0 Win

Old Blubber Malone started for the Yankees and spun a five hit game as New York dominated St. Louis 8 to 0 in the opener. Bull Dickey homered with a man aboard in a four run second inning, building a 6-1 lead. Sam West added a two run shot in the seventh as the Yankees moved two games ahead of idle Detroit.

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Western League Standings and Results Snapshot

The Western League standings show Des Moines, Sioux City, Cedar Rapids and Davenport among top teams with records near .500. Tuesday results include Des Moines, Davenport, Rock Island and Waterloo games, while major league scores feature New York, Chicago and Philadelphia games with mixed outcomes and postponed contests.

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Sox Take Unearned Win as Hayes Errors Tie Game

Chicago pitchers kept Philadelphia hitless until the ninth to allow a 2-0 Chicago victory. An error by Hayes and a Moses single produced two ninth inning baserunners, delivering the decisive run after Ross exited for a pinch hitter. Chicago’s Stratton and Ross held the Phillies to three hits.

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Hamlin Shocks Cards As Dodgers Win 2 1

Dodgers edge St Louis 2 1 as rookie Luke Hamlin hurls four hit game against the Gas House Gang. Hamlin fans five while Winsett and Lavorghetto drive in the runs for Brooklyn in the opener of the series.

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Amana Beats Williamsburg 3 to 1 on Sunday

Amana baseball, seeking revenge, edged Williamsburg 3 1 on Williamsburg's diamond. Timely hitting and sharp defense carried Amana as Hergert Zuber and Hahn pitched while O'Donnell and Gittens were the Williamsburg battery. Amana has two losses in nine games and travels to Marengo next Sunday.

AMANA Williamsburg Hergert Zuber Hahn O'Donnell Gittens Marengo

Washington Huskies sweep regatta at Poughkeepsie

The University of Washington Huskies completed a second straight clean sweep at the inter collegiate rowing regatta in Poughkeepsie New York. The varsity won the four mile race in a new record 18 33 5 and the freshmen won the two mile race. Navy Cornell California and Columbia followed in the varsity results with Wisconsin last. The Jayvees set a three mile record 13 44.0.

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Theisen Delivers No Hit Effort as Lighters Win 3-0

Ockie Theisen pitched a no hit game over six innings to lead the Iowa Electric Light and Power Lighters to a 3-0 victory over the Cedar Rapids Engineers. Fleming, Brown, and Diehl provided the offense with runs and Theisen struck out eleven, matching a league record pace.

Ockie Theisen Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Cedar Rapids Engineering Company Theisen Eddie Koach Mike Buckner Joe Bailey Red Johnson Don Shaffer Dick Klinger Ockie Bob Brown Lighters Tom Ford Flip Fleming Earl Mattier Buckner Fleming Joe Stepanek Kenny Thenhaus Brown Bill Diehl Diehl Chuck Slauson Dich

Riggs Retains Clay Courts Title In Chicago Tournament

Bobby Riggs of Los Angeles defeats Joe Hunt 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-4 to win the national clay courts singles for the second year in Chicago. The rain delay left Riggs up one set and 4-3 in the second. he overcomes Hunt with steady baseline play and his barley horse ailment noted as a rest factor.

Philadelphia Monty Stratton Chicago White Sox Stratton Chicago Bobby Riggs Los Angeles Joe Hunt Riggs Bill Tilden Bryan Grant Hunt Nashville Tenn

Elks Rally Over South English In Des Moines Tilt

The Colored Elks of Des Moines defeated South English 8 to 2 at Dobbins Field on Sunday afternoon as the Des Moines club dominated the local nine in a decisive game.

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Raiders Rally For 5 4 Win Over Sioux City

Cedar Rapids Raiders nipped Sioux City 5 to 4 in a Monday night baseball game. Cal Lahman hit a fifth inning homer after Crossley walked, giving Cedar Rapids a 5 1 lead. Sioux City closed the gap in the sixth with Huff’s triple and an error. Howard Taylor pitched well for Cedar Rapids as 1,300 fans watched at the park.

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Johnny Allen Out Of Game For Month

Pitcher Johnny Allen of the Cleveland Indians rests after an emergency appendicitis operation at Palmer Memorial hospital. Doctors call his condition satisfactory and say he may leave in ten days, leaving the team without him for at least a month. Enrollment in both urban and rural elementary schools across America shows a decline.

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