Nine Pitchers Named as Capable Raiders Prospects
Tait Cummins lists nineteen Cedar Rapids ball players under contract for 1938 with two noted exceptions. The pitching corps features Wayne Rossbach, Robert Olson, Glenn McQueston, Ralph Waldo, Lou Hanning, Johnny Gozozialski, Marvin Norton, Lowell Gosser, Cap Kennedy and others, all boasting fast fastballs and strong ERAs. Training sites and travel plans are still pending as Cap Crossley prepares a May 1 opener at Evansville.
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Cal Lahman
California
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Buddy Myer
Fayetteville
Jersey City
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Mitchell
Robert McCarran
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Lahman
Frank Howard
Man Rumsey
Bill Barnacle
Crookston
Cap Crossley
Wayne Rossbach
Robert Olson
Glenn McQueston
Ralph Waldo
Lou Hanning
Johnny Gozozialski
Marvin Norton
Lowell Gosser
Vernon Kennedy
Jost
Zip
Dykes Potter
Red van Fleet
Jim Hayes
Hy Henry
Ilinois
Indiana
Crossley
Evansville
Col Huston Dies at 71 Former Yankees Owner
Col Tillinghast L Huston, once part owner of the New York Yankees, died at his Butler Island plantation home near Brunswick Georgia. Funeral services are set for 4 p.m. Thursday at Frederica's Christchurch Episcopal Church on St Simons Island with burial in Christchurch cemetery. Huston, age 71, known as a soldier and engineer before baseball, was associated with Col Jacob Ruppert, current owner of the Yankees.
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New York Yankees
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St. Simons Island
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Christchirrch
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Jacob Ruppert
Yankees
Luther College Selects Moc Kinney Captain for 1938 39
Harlan Moc Kinney, forward, chosen to captain Luther College basketball for the 1938-39 season. He was one of 13 players to receive major letters for the 1937-38 season.
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Decorah
Harlan MocKinney
Will
Luther College
Iowa U Baseball Set to Highlight April Sports Schedule
Special to The Gazette Iowa City outlines April events across baseball golf tennis and track. The Hawkeyes open April 1 at Peoria with 27 game baseball slate including home games April 29 30 against Michigan State and a Big Ten start at Northwestern April 22.
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Man O War Birthday Celebrated Amid Foaling News
Lexington AP report notes Man O War turned 21 as turfmen toasted the famed horse. A filly foaled at Samuel D Riddie's Faraway Farm is a full sister to Little War Admiral, while Battleship among his grandsires. Owner Philadelphia sportsman attends with Man O War War Admiral and the new filly.
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Man O’ War
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Man Q O’ War
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Aintree
England
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Here
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Grinnell Added to Iowa Tennis Schedule
Grinnell college was added to the University of Iowa tennis schedule for May 14 in Iowa City replacing a cancelled Indiana meet due to a date mixup. Coach Arthur Wendler plans two more non conference contests in April and five Big Ten duals plus the conference championships in Evanston. The current slate lists Minnesota Northwestern Chicago Wisconsin Illinois Grinnell and Big Ten championships.
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Cedar Rapids Softball Association Meet Thursday
The executive committee will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in Névin Nichols office to adopt the official ball for the 1938 race and finalize the association rules. All members urged to attend.
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Cedar Rapids Softball Association
Névin Nichols
Barney Ross to Meet Armstrong May 26
New York insiders plan a staged sequence for Barney Ross to defend his welterweight title against Henry Armstrong on May 26 with a potential rematch and future bouts against Lou Ambers depending on outcomes. The commission sanctioned the program amid betting chatter and managerial concerns over contenders and money. Armstrong is described as no longer a featherweight, altering the title landscape and future negotiations.
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Henry Armstrong
Ross
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Ambers
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Gen. Phelan
Ceferino Garcia
Funnier
YWC A Cats Win Volleyball Title in 50 45 Victory
The YWCA Cats defeated the Streamliners 50 to 45 Tuesday evening to claim the volleyball title. Paris Academy Cards won the basketball title in a round robin with one defeat and tied the Red Flashes 17 17 in an exhibition.
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Martha Hubbard
Ruth
Zieke
Margaret Sewell
Ellen Lockwood
Elinor Lockwood
Betty Snyder
Christine Bjornsen
Jacqueline Miller
Naomi Miller
Eileen Brockman
Mary Lockwood
Dorothy Svee
Florine Fields
Paris Académy
Flashes
Lila Mcllrath
Opal Crane
Pearl Allen
Frieda Schmidt
May Byers
Neil Wharton
Bernice Biederman
Katherine Robinson
Peg Neary
Margaret Pétrausek
Marjorie Miller
Izcha Debe
Braddock Geis Award Honors Irish Boxer Courage
James J. Braddock, former world heavyweight champion, received the Leo L. Rains Veteran Boxers association trophy as the most deserving and courageous boxer in the country. The ceremony at the association dinner drew 41 champions and famed fighters across eras.
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Philadelphia
James J. Braddock
Leo L. Rains
Joe Louis
Tommy Farr
Association
Peter Maher
Joe Choynski
Viewing the Field: Wilson High shifts to Tri-Valley conf
Sports columnist Leo Lucas examines Wilson High School’s move from the Mississippi Valley to the Tri-Valley Conference. He notes stronger local rivals like Vinton Marion Independence and Manchester should boost interest, while scheduling across two leagues may pose conflicts and affect football counts. The article also discusses trends in nonconference games and references Franklin star Albert Eddy.
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Augie Galan Undergoes Minor Eye Operation
Los Angeles report that Chicago Cubs outfielder Augie Galan underwent a minor operation on his right eye to correct defective vision. Dr Morrison said the film over the eye resulted from irritation and Galan could likely resume playing within a week.
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Snead and Picard Break Par in Augusta Exhibition
Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs and Henry Picard of Hershey paired to defeat Bobby Jones and Ed Dudley in a par breaking practice match at Augusta National. Snead Picard posted 69 while Jones and Dudley shot 72 each as the invitation tournament opening approached Friday.
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Ed Dudley
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Diagonal Honored As Ringgold County Banquet Spotlight
Mount Ayr Iowa AP Ringgold County honored Diagonal the state high school basketball champion at a banquet Tuesday night. George A. Brown secretary of the State High School Athletic Association told about 1000 attendees that Diagonal deserved to win the title.
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Ringgold County
Diagonal
George A. Brown
State High School Athletic Association
Willie Mosconi Set for Curry's Billiards Exhibition
World pocket billiards star Willie Mosconi, fresh from a three way playoff in New York City for the world title, will appear Thursday night at Curry's 312 Second Avenue St. The exhibition begins at 7 pm and will run about two hours with trick shots and meet-and-greet opportunities.
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