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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1943

Page

15

Universal Hands Defeat LaPlant Choate 2 To 1 In Tight Contest

Universal Engineers uses Max Smith to beat LaPlant Choate 2 to 1 at Daniels Park. Smith allowed four hits and struck out nine as Universal capitalized on late-inning misplays by LaPlant Choate. Fleming’s streak ends. McAreavy starts for LaPlant Choate and suffers control issues in the third.

Daniels Park Universal Engineering LaPlant-Choate Daniels Universal Victory Universal Max Smith Scrapers Red McAreavy Smith McAreavy Trimble Faunt Harold DeWoody Ivach Sanders Makar Kvach Mboddicker Mohr Quinn Farmer de Woody DeWoody LaPlant Bee Fleming LaPlant- Choate Gem Gress Ahrow Havlck Otale Newell Gtumba Ug Iimble Yel Maviik Ceserece “Mith K. Newell Miller LaPiant-Choate Mamed

Swedish teen star Gunder Hagg touring the States

An amateur Swedish youth, identified as Gunder Hagg, is reported touring the United States. He faced a claim that he had not been paid for using a photograph in advertisements, with evidence gathered at a late night event.

Gunder Hagg

New York and Other Teams See Unclear League Standings

The page shows 1900s style league numbers for New York Chicago Washington Detroit Boston Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis with varied records and a note that Monday had no games. It lists leading hitters and pitchers and references Universal La Plant Choate and Quakers in an old league table.

Boston Chicago New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati WL Pet Wlpet Wash'naton Detroit Bosto Phila'phia Cleveland St. Louis LaPlant Barty Sison Universal Speeder Collins la Plant Choate Wycoff Piseeeee Fleming LaPlant-Choate Bryson Wilsons Smanteanufacture Brooklyn Pittshursh Philadelphia Washington

First Division Teams Active on M and J Schedule

The M and J league moguls plan games through Friday aiming to clean up postponements. Tonight 5 30 Lighters versus Wilsons, Wednesday 5 30 Speeders versus Wilsons, Thursday 5 30 LaPlant Choate versus Quaker Oats, Friday 5 30 Lighters versus Iowa Manufacturers. Weather could alter the schedule and tighten standings by week’s end.

Lighters Wilsons Speeders LaPlant- Choate Quaker Oats Iowa

Army Turns Down Vernon Stephens But Takes Brown

St. Louis Browns star Vernon Stephens was rejected for military service after an N-ray exam of his left knee at Jefferson Barracks. Cardinals captain and infielder Jimmy Brown passed the draft physical and was accepted.

Vernon Stephens Brown ST. Louis St. Louis Browns Jefferson Barracks Jimmy Brown Cardinals Stephens

Berg Rejected by Waves in Auto Crash Aftermath

Patty Berg of Minneapolis, medalist in the women's western open golf tour, disclosed she had attempted to enlist in the Waves but was rejected due to injuries from an automobile accident 18 months earlier. Elizabeth Hicks of Long Beach announced plans to join the U.S. Coast Guard. Uncle Sam’s recruiters targeted women at Glen Oak Country Club where the tournament was held.

Chicago INS Patty Berg Minneapolis Elizabeth Hicks Long Beach Calif U. S. Coast Guard Uncle Sam Glen Oak Country Club Marian Gault Kansas City

Mail Entries Open for Summer Red Cross Tennis Meet

Entries for the second summer Red Cross tennis tournament must be mailed to Erwin J. Wasta at 106 Bever Building. The meet starts July 3 with entries closing Thursday at noon. Junior players are urged to notify Wasta if they wish to participate.

Red Cross Erwin J. Wasta Bever Building Wasta

Patty Berg advances as Ann Casey falls in Western golf first round

In Glen Ellyn Patty Berg, the Minneapolis standout, won 5 and 3 over Mrs. O S Hill to move into round two. Ann Casey of Mason City lost to Kay Byrne 3 and 2 after Casey tied for second in Mondays qualifier with a 78.

Ann Casey Kay Byrne Rye Mason City Miss Casey Miss Byrne Elizabeth Hicks Long Beach Calif Peggy Kirk Findlay Ohio Mary Agnes Wall Menominee Mich Sally Sessions Muskegon Dorothy Germaine Philadelphia Alice Bauer Aberdeen S. D Phyllis Otto Omaha Neb Harry Sherman Chicago

Star Softball Teams Meet at Ellis Tonight

Open League action at Ellis Park features Armstrong and Collins in an eight inning thriller win for Armstrong 3 to 2 after an extra inning. Stodola Hollingsworth and eye highlight pitching and timely hits as Armstr ong ties late. Century Eng and other league results noted in a busy card.

Ellis Armstrong Collins Ellis Park Harrison Gable Lew Eye Straka Century Engineering First Trust and Savings Bank Church of Brethren Coop Dairy YMCA Bankers Rock Island Shops Eagles Calvary Baptist Light Company

Honest Orrie Arntzen Reflects On Major League Play

Orrie Arntzen, former manager Ollie Marquardt’s trusted pitcher, recalls his first major league game, facing Yankee stars like Gordon and Keller, and praises Connie Mack. He notes Wakefield’s hitting, Wolff’s knuckler, and his own hopes to win despite limited run support.

Orrie Arntten Yanks Joe Gordon Joe Charley Keller Nick Etten Arntzen Roger Wolff Wagner Wolff Amizen Connie Mack

Kinnick Memorial Fund Receives $225 In Donations

Contributions to the Nile Kinnick memorial scholarship fund exceeded $225 on Tuesday, announced by M. M. Hyland of Tama, president of the University of Iowa alumni I club. The drive funds a postwar aid program for needy UI students, with money to be handled by the university business office under the 1939 alumni scholarship plan.

Towa City Nile Kinnick M. M. Hyland Tama University of Iowa State Board of Education

Two Iowans Remain as Golf Match Play Advances

In Chicago the national collegiate golf tournament sees two Iowa players continue after first round match play. John Donohue of Georgetown and Jim Gallagher of Notre Dame won their opening bouts while others from Michigan Yale LSU and Texas were eliminated or advanced in a three way team race.

Chicago John Sonny” Ellis Louisiana State Claude Wild Texas Michigan Yale Iowa John Donohue Georgetown Sioux City Jim Gallagher Notre Dame Newton Ellis Phil Marcellus Jack Harris Bill Ludolph Bob Fife Louis Lick Minnesota Jack Dyers Northwestern Mel Wilke Bo Kuniz Dick Turnbow Minnels Jim Resenfelder Jim Wittenberg Jim Teale Tyrrel Garth Walter Ulrich Cameron Walter Kearns Princeton Oles Jim Stewart Gene Modjeska Illinois Walter Beckford Ernie Jacobs Washington Bob Bowen Michigan State Ben Smith Phil Harvey Lawrence Bob Krogh Bull Campbell Wiliam Roden Dick Hallias Dale Morey Keith Bridston

Count Fleet sidelined for Arlington Classic

Count Fleet has been pronounced fit by veterinarians after an ankle injury at Belmont. Owner John D. Hertz says the Brown colt will miss the Arlington Classic at Chicago on July 17 and will not race for at least a month. Trainer Don Cameron plans a slow return, targeting either the American Derby at Chicago or the Travers Stakes at Belmont later in the summer.

New York Count Fleet John D. Hertz Chicago Don Cameron Belmont

Greg Rice May Return to Hage Race in San Francisco

Charles F. Hunter of the San Francisco Olympic Club said a possible Rice return to race Sweden's Gunder Hage on July 17 in San Francisco is under consideration. Gilford also set to face Hagg in a 3000 meter race, with Hunter expressing high hopes Rice will join. An official word on Rice’s participation was described as coming from the east.

Joe Gordon Orrie Gordon Yankee Stadium Joe Bill Dickey Sears Will Dickey Arntten San Francisco Charles F. Hunter Philadelphia Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Truett Rip” Sewell Bucky Walters Bob Elliott Sewell

Tribe signs Doljack to Indians roster

Frankie Doljack formerly of the Detroit Tigers was signed by the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. He has been working out with the Tribe for ten days and will be added to the roster Wednesday.

White Sox Orrie Luke Appling Arntten Dick Wakefield Detroit Tiger Cleveland Frankie Doljack Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Doljack Tribe

Majors Open War Relief Games Wednesday

AP Sports writer Judson Bailey reports majors begin a relief round on Wednesday with all clubs pledging receipts to the National War Fund. Last year 16 games raised 506,830.30 across army and navy reliefs, though some promotions were uneven.

Kenesaw Mountain Landis National War Fund Army and Navy Relief

Whirly Retired From Racing To Stud at Lexington

Whirlaway the famed racehorse will retire to stud at Lexington, Ky., in about 10 days after failing to recover from injuries suffered last winter. Owner Warren Wright stated the chestnut hero earned $561,161 in under four years and deserves rest, with trainer Ben Jones agreeing.

Chicago Whirlaway Lexington Warren Wright Wright New Orleans Ben Jones Calumet Farm Whirly Arlington Washington Park

Jabs Highlight Round Ups Across Cities

AP rounds up boxing results from Washington Newark Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit West Springfield New Orleans Chicago and Indianapolis. Notable bouts include Jarklie Wilson and Jdoe Carter winning on points while Tomms James scored a knockout and Angelo Callura claimed a decision.

Associated Press Washington Jarklie Wilson Pittshareh Lew Manbury Ill Newark J.—Jdoe Carter Rome van “Boob” McNutt Baltimore Philadelphia AI Tribaunt Wilmington Del Davis New York Johnny Shkor U.S. Navy Ble Boy Brown Detroit West Springfield Mans Johnny Dudies Charlie Davis Mawson New Orleans Angelo Callura Hamilton Herbie Lockwood Fort Barrancaa Fla Wehiwelahia Chicago Tom

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