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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1938

Page

3

High School Track Squads in Three Meets Saturday

NEDAR RAPIDS squads will race Saturday in three meets at Marion Clinton Grinnell and Grinnell to test teams against Tri-Valley foes Gateway Classic and Pioneer Relays Franklin Roosevelt and Wilson and McKinley teams are slated for strong showings Coach Barnard aims for a solid debut against Tri-Valley rivals and meet organizers plan afternoon preliminaries and finals at Marion

Wilson Marion McKinley Clinton Nedar Rapids High School Independence Vinton Manchester Leonard Paula Franklin Roosevelt Grinnell Pioneer College Barnard Fred Cameron Hensley van Cura Reeder H. Berchenbriter Butler J. Luse Kirby Hanson Janos Lahman Suchomel Henry Haycraft Fisher Wood Welbes Montague L. Dudley Q. Dudley G. Berchenbriter E. Luse Mills Kruemer Canarr Albright Altfillisch Barden Beals Dochterman Eddy Hall Herbeck FR. Johnson W. Johnson M. Kanellis G. Kanellis King Klima Leonard Loepp Magnuson Miles Nicholson Reed Sopousek Stoddard Thompson Rust Don Wolfe Hammill Donisthorpe Maloney Wall Springer Dulin Zisko Taylor Hamm Fuller Ullrich Elam Harris Mellon Kuda Multhaup Puryear Carr Arnold Briggs Blakeley Tewart Sims Johnson Tow Robertson Gourley Vavra Cravens

Wrigley Defends Dean Buy Amid Arm Ailment

CHICAGO AP Dizzy Dean remains a bargain at 185000 in cash in the Cubs deal with St Louis owner Phil K Wrigley said Friday he still believes the acquisition was sound despite Deans sore arm. Wrigley noted the club has not missed Stainback or Shaun and would rather have Dean with a hurt arm than Davis at his best.

Dean Cubs Chicago Dizzy Dean Phil K. Wrigley California Chicago Cubs Wrigley Diz Stainback Shaun Davis Tuck Stainback Clyde Shoun Curt Davis Cub St.Louis Branch Rickey Wrig-ley

Spring tune up urged before tourist rush

A local auto shop promotes a spring check over to ensure pleasant summer driving. Factory trained mechanics offer free estimates for needed work to prevent tourist season delays.

Beloit hosts outdoor relay carnival with 275 athletes

Beloit hosts the Beloit relays under night lights at the Badger school as the nation's sole outdoor collegiate relay carnival. About 275 athletes from five states compete, with Grinnell Lawrence and North Central among favorites. Marquette returns to Soldier Field in Chicago with St Vincent's orphanage benefiting next October.

Beloit Badger Doc North Central Grinnell Lawrence Marquette University of Milwaukee Soldierfield Chicago Hilltoppers Southern Methodist University Chicago Catholic Archdiocese George Cardinal Mundelein St Vincent’s Orphanage Chicago Archdiocesan Conrad M. Jennings Marquette James H. Stewart Southern Methodist Soldier Field Milwaukee St. Louis University St. Mary's California Santa Clara

Iowa Blacks top Golds 27 to 6 in spring game

Iowa City Iowa Special to The Gazette Coach Irl Tubbs watched a strong Black squad roll over the Gold team 27 to 6 in the intrasquad spring drills. Freshman Jerry Niles starred at Clinton Ia scoring on a 20 yard run after snagging a pass intended for an opponent. Gallagher wrenched knee may miss May 14 inter-squad clash.

Gazette Iowa City Irl Tubbs University of Iowa Hawkeye Stadium Jerry Niles Clinton Hawkeye U.C.L.A Los Angeles Niles Blandin Enich Carl Blandin Grinnell Mike Enich Boone the Blacks Ed McLain Ken Pettit Charles Brady Ham Snider Bruno Andruska Bob Allen Fred Martin Dick Evans Bill Gallagher Jack McKinnon Russell Bush Ray Murphy Fred Smith John Rickard Carl Vergamini Bill Carney Bob Herman Nathan Mann Bud Moore Gallagher Tubbs

Californians Demand Von Cramm Release Petition From San Francisco Celebrities

A San Francisco based INS report states that prominent sports figures including Joe DiMaggio and Donald Budge signed a petition demanding the immediate release of Baron Gottfried von Cramm. The signatories call the German government’s charges slander and condemn censorship under dictatorship.

San Francisco INS Gottfried von Cramm Germany von Cramm Joe DiMaggio Donald Budge William M. Johnston Sidney Wood Jr Edward G. Chandler Sherman D. Lockwood William Fuller Helen Wills Moody Helen Jacobs Frank Kovacs Jack C. Smeltzer Larry Dee Jerry Stratford Clinton L. Walker Harold Wagner Dr. J. Scott Quigley George H. Hudson Roberth. Brown Howard P. Blethen, Jr John Muzio Modesto B Edward C. Allon

Hill Park Sparks Raiders Return and Epperly Rise

The Three Eye league opens with Raiders facing Bloomington at historic Hill park, built in 1913 and named for Belden Hill. Albert Epperly, 20, debuts for the Cubs in a post season win over Philadelphia, drew praise from Gabby Hartnett and Gabby Street for potential relief work and a possible future as a major leaguer.

Raiders Bloomington West Side Park Belden Hill Park Albert Paul Epperly Cubs Phillies Epperly Moline Eye Optic Dykes Potter Potter

Bowling Scores and Leagues Highlight Cedar Rapids Oil League Info

The page lists bowling scores and standings for multiple leagues in Cedar Rapids including Mulherin and Koffron and Colonial Baking Co League. It shows team totals, individual handicaps, and long-distance connections among players and sponsors across several venues and private lines.

Nontaunestery Eet Cedar Rapids Oil League Pet Mulherin and Koffron W 10Th St Standard Tire Co Skelly Station Allen Motor Co Paramount Texaco D-Xers Cccee Seeseae Jonas Skelly Cites Service Gil Co Texaco Auto Park Oyne Orgerson U Olson U Olson Ad Walrath 441 Patie Tohono ‘A Ets Servet Ellingsen Conrad Carvey Elston Kolfenbach Mathes Simon Trewery Wasta Shipman Stewart Wirlnk Bartosh Janda Doherty Allred R.bauman Ehrke Pines Nehlis Owen Sonan Moore Duack Bolt Ate Fsteele Baker and Paramount Serv Hewitt MacLain Starman Ghrintetsof Plaugher Walt Joe Walsh Mathews Brimer Burcham Fauchler Avis Kammar Gays Gaston Co HESS Nash Albert's Cleaners J. Walsh Watrous Polehna Butchers O'rlen John Flenders Ale Wan Nichel Heldlebe Syete Hh Amayer American Furnace Roy Ark Perera Sean Ponts Knowles Snyder Doubraskey Kritek Klemeck Clem Tiandieap Starry Cranbaugh Olfer's Beer Martin Dry Goods Montillon Leo Martin's Streyme Simitz Handicap Ners Rt Ao Olaf Jelinek Lavan Nearion Carnes Foman Novotny Kasup Olson Winsett Miller Burton Stein Eeree Ee Clem Irumbholtz Andy Handicap Hair Zoller McSwixean Pelehna Mulphereday Grega Sobel Wilson Vosmek Gearhart Fanzone Pamer Fae Atta Enderson Konecny Wagoner Ferenpe Sneburgib Heuba Vondican Sturdivan Chandler Furnace Peter Pan Ibizuils Walton Henry Stodin Oliver Evans Delbridge Dunahee Procak

COE Trackmen Take Part In Beloit Relays

Twenty one Coe track and field men including fourteen varsity and seven freshmen travel to Beloit Wisconsin for the Beloit relay carnival. Coach Forest Rutgers and Athletic Director Moray Eby lead the squad with Dick Pollack as manager. Last year Coe won four relay titles at Beloit. this year twenty six schools are entered as Dwight Harley returns from injury to run the shuttle hurdle. Team members compete in events including 440 yard relay 880 yard relay two mile relay and mile relay along with shuttle hurdle and medley relays.

Coe Beloit Wis Forest Rutgers Moray Eby Dick Pollack Clinton Cue Cornell Dwight Harley Harley Wedgbury Charles Ralston Harley Crimson H. Wedgbury Moore Elslager L. Wedgbury Prasch Mangels de Jong Zimmerman

Hill Park Set For Opener Sunday Afternoon

The Hill Park grounds are finishing touchups for the season opener Sunday afternoon. The Raiders host Bloomington at 2 45 with Mayor F. K. Hahn throwing the first ball.

Hill Park West Side Raiders Bloomington F. K. Hahn

Freshman Track Meet Lineup Details

Freshman relay team includes Nash McCornack Van Evera and Patterson. 100 yard dash features Wedgbury Elslager. Field events list discus Larson Essham high jump Ralston javelin Wilfong Steele broad jump and pole vault Ralston.

Franklin High Hosts Saturday Iowa Prep Golf Meet

Franklin high school hosts the third annual invitational at Kenmore with fourteen teams including Roosevelt Des Moines state champions and Lincoln Des Moines. Franklin’s Jim McPartland Bill Engel Bob Stevenson and Claire Porter return after a 1937 state runner up showing as four players compete over 18 holes for a large traveling trophy.

Franklin High Davenport Clinton Muscatine Waterloo East Waterloo West Abraham Lincoln Des Moines Roosevelt Boone, Johnston Belle Plaine Teachers High Cedar Falls Franklin of Cedar Rapids

Dodgers Manager Grimes Wins Support Amid Pitcher Grievances

Brooklyn general manager Larry MacPhail flew to Pittsburgh to back manager Grimes as pitcher Luke Hamlin challenged Grimes over lineup decisions. MacPhail called Hamlin’s actions insubordination and said Grimes will lead a 23-man squad, while Hamlin sat out after a conflicting statement.

Pittsburgh Larry MacPhail Brooklyn Dodgers Grimes Brooklyn MacPhail New York Luke Hamlin Hamlin Dodgers Hamli

Okinow’s Offer Watches Raiders Home Run Tradition

Okinow’s jewelers continue a years old custom offering a Bulova wrist watch for the first Raiders home run at Hill Park. Lahmian won the watch last year after sending a ball over the fence in the season opener.

Okinow's Raiders Hill Park Cal Lahmian

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