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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1941
Page
8
NY York reports an imagined All Star contest with Feller DiMaggio and Dickey starring for the American League. The piece mocks league rules, envisions playful pitching and batting feats, and previews a comic inning with home runs and dramatic catches.
The Cubs win 3 to 2 after rallying from a 2 1 deficit in a tense game. Max Butcher misplayed a bunt to allow two runs, and Vince DiMaggio hit his ninth homer for Pittsburgh as Olsen pitched the full game. The Pirates totaled 11 hits while Chicago made 39 total assists, nearing NL marks.
Lou Brower, 35, formerly manager of the Waterloo Three-Eye, signed as a player with the Oklahoma City Indians of the Texas League. Brower was a regular shortstop for the Tribe for four years.
Faced with a demand for his resignation from the Daily Illini and trustees, Illinois football coach Zuppke, 61, says he will not talk to the president and vows to mobilize powerful allies. He notes 129 wins, 75 losses and 12 ties in 28 seasons and claims protests target him for non proselytizing at Maois. Trustees set July 15 for a decision if he does not resign.
The Chicago White Sox fell to the Cleveland Indians Friday night and lost thirty five extra road jerseys when a discarded cigarette ignited a trunk containing the shirts.
The 43rd annual AAU track championships saw two meet records fall and one tied. Joe McCluskey collapsed with three laps left in the 10000 meters and was hospitalized with a cardiac collapse. Lou Gregory won the 10000 meters as Bill Stewart set a high jump record at 6 feet 8 3/4 inches amid a hot, windy day. Ed Culp set a 1500 meter record and Peyton Jordan matched the 100 meters in 10.4 seconds.
A reader disputes that Joe Louis is a boxing great, arguing past columns misjudged him and listing fighters like Dempsey and Tunney as truly superior. The letter cites Louis’s vulnerability to contenders such as Conn and Godoy and recalls related boxing notes and forthcoming bouts.
A column blends civic zeal with sports notes from Elks and local clubs. It reports pool barriers being removed for the needy, hints at a future Ellis Park golf expansion, and recalls recent city golf tournament debates, plus assorted player highlights and trivia from baseball and fishing.
Allan Taylor and Bud Thomas claim the record for most holes in a day at the Country Club, playing four laps of 18 holes plus ten extra before darkness. Marion’s Sunday par shooters average 60 holes, with 5 to 10 players per session and lively rivalry. Francis Damon of Oelwein shot 64 for 18 holes at Marion, while Bill Gorman posted 71 in Chariton, and Don Wolfe tied a Medinah 79. Kathleen Carey returns to town after Vassar, shooting 89. The city tournament approaches with 36-hole qualifiers starting at 10 36 a.m., 2 30 p.m.
Copped first prize in the event last Sunday it was the third time this season they had been in on the top prizes. Mrs. Carl D. Thom as and son, Lee, ranked second to the Fletchers. Mrs. Haverly V. Jones copped the blind bogey honors in Wednesday's ladies day play at the club.
Joe Hunt of the Naval Academy defeated Ted Olewine of USC in the 57th National intercollegiate tennis championship final at Merion. Hunt won in straight sets 6-3 6-0 6-1, becoming national champion after avenging last year’s college final loss to Don McNeill.
Marvin Ward of Spokane won the Pacific Northwest Amateur Championship by defeating Matt Palacio of San Francisco seven up with six to go in a rain soaked final. Ward's feat echoes his 1939 national title as a damp crowd watches his sub par play. Betty Jameson also wins the women's title defeating Sissy Green seven up five to go after a record first round of 75.
In Raider park a Lafayette cafe manager John Thomas offers a complimentary dinner to any Cedar Rapids or visiting player who hits a four base home run. The plan aims to boost batting averages and attendance for games at Hill Park.
Jackie Kramer a 19 year old California dark horse defeated the favorite Bobby Riggs Saturday and joined Frankie Kovacs in the final round of the New Jersey state championships with their semifinal clash set for today in Orange New Jersey.
Early entries for the American Legion motorcycle races at Hawk eye Downs next Friday exceed expectations with nearly 30 riders and plans to handle up to 80. Ed Kretz, national 100 mile champion, may race here if he confirms Monday, joining Johnny Speigelhoff who is also expected. Time trials at noon with nine events from 2 pm. admission 40 cents for adults, 20 cents for children.
Cedar Rapids Bunnies meet the Cedar Rapids Indians at Daniels Park this afternoon at 1 30. Battery pairing is John Schloss and Joe Pickart. The Bunnies also plan a game on Sunday July 6.
Welterweight champion Fritzie Zivic and Al Davis prepare for a 12 round non title rematch at the Polo Grounds Tuesday. Their first clash at Madison Square Garden in November drew 17 100 fans and ended in Davis being disqualified for fouling.
Waterloo wins 6 to 2 as Schubel and Winters duel with Raiders. Dooley, Niedziela, Andrews and Hajduk pace the attack while Hajduk belts a center field homer. Mostil’s White Hawks show hustle and aim to extend their win streak in a tight Cedar Rapids clash.
Eastern Iowa Racing Club wraps up home meet at Central City with 14 and 18 trot and pace races. Riders Miller Brook Captain Mokin and Charley Makin race in 14 pace. Jackie Davis and Tony the Great race in 18 trot. Sunny Alworthy returns for the club. Public sentiment questions pari mutuel betting and county fair wagering limits. Des Moines hosts a separate meeting for locals.
Detroit report says Tom Harmon may avoid the draft as his brother William is inducted into the Army, leaving the Michigan star to support his retired parents while he heads to Hollywood for the movies, a development that could delay his military service.
Russell Sheetz will lead Davenport teams in a 2 pm match at Ellis Park against Cedar Rapids. This fifth meeting between the clubs ends with Davenport still winless. Six two-man teams compete. admission is free and open to all.
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