Springfield Blasts Raiders In Home Inaugural 10-2
In front of a sunny Hill Park crowd, Springfield defeats Cedar Rapids 10 to 2 as Long John Sams overcomes early trouble to shut down the Raiders after two rough innings. Roge Wolff was slated to pitch but the home team ride ends with a lopsided score.
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Raiders Cancelled Game As Wet Grounds Force Postponement
The Raiders game against Springfield was called at 2 45 pm due to wet grounds. President Harry Johnson announced a special ladies night for Tuesday.
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Pairings Set for District Baseball Meets This Weekend
Des Moines reports Sunday night pairings for high school district baseball tournaments. Matches take place at Central City Emerson Postville Casey Conesville Thor and a seventh site in question with eight site pending. Schools listed include Cresco McGregor Nora Springs St Ansgar Calmar Fayette Maranette Nashua Waverly Calamus Delaware Township La Porte City Maquoketa Oxford Junction Solon Winthrop Belle Plaine Centerville Davenport Lovilla New Sharon Riverside Stockport Wanella Ken Burlington Conesville Eddyville New London Pleasant Plain South English Victor Altoona Beech Des Moines North Laurel Melcher Radcliffe Wellsburg Kye Albion Baxter Brooklyn Hartford McCalibure Millerton Tamo Williamson.
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Rarity of Home Runs Highlights Hill Park Game
Fans witnessed rare baseball moments at Hill Park as Hausman and Stevens hit consecutive homers. The ball’s path prompts debate whether it bounced off the fence, glove, or boards, while Roggino on first forced a tricky ninth in another play. Sams delivered a seven inning gem as Dejarnet and Walsh contributed in outfield chaos.
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Paychek to Fight Vinciquerra in Des Moines Eight Round Bout
Des Moines heavyweight Johnny Paychek will face Omaha’s Carl Vinciquerra in an eight round bout here Monday night. The national rivals were billed for what could be Iowa’s largest boxing gate with Nebraskans Towans and many reporters in attendance. Paychek at 192 pounds and Vinciquerra at 187 are described as heavy hitters with a strong pro record. Betting ranged from 2 to 1 to 7 to 5 in Paychek’s favor. a Paychek win could lead to a May Baer Nova card signing.
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Golf Schedule for Cedar Valley Association Released
Brooklyn hosts June 11 as part of the Cedar Valley golf schedule with events on May 14 at Marengo May 28 at Belle Plaine and June 25 at Tama.
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Red Pepper Writes Off Raiders Opening Day Loss
The Raiders lost 10 to 2 to Springfield as Cedar Rapids pitching faltered while Walsh Taylor Bink Pike Jones and Gugler led the visitors. Editor notes Paychek Vinciquerra bout hype and Cubs managerial shakeups ahead of a busy season.
South Side Sluggers Sweep Marion In Doubleheader
The South Side Sluggers defeated Marion twice on Sunday behind steady pitching by Vernon Carrie. First game ended 22 to 16, second 8 to 7.
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Decorah Nine Opens With Two Wins In League Action
Decorah defeated Harpers Ferry 7 to 6 in the Northeastern Iowa league opener as Harpers Ferry rallied with a three run homer by Williams in the seventh. Nesseth’s timely hit produced Decorah's winning run. Earlier Decorah crushed St Olaf 16 to 1 in an afternoon game.
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Columbus Junction Players Awarded Letters in Basketball
Coach Mark Risinger awarded letters to Columbus Junction basketball players Mabel Otten Audrey Serbousek Dorothy Mead Jean Preston Pauline Otten Maxine Moats Velma Larrimer Ora Mae Andrews Dick Thompson John Alyea Robert Mead Max Moses Glen Goldsmith and Paul Alyea. Otten and Alyea earned second team honors for their free throw contest.
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Little Eight League Opens Play May 21
The Little Eight baseball league in West Union enters its twentieth season as the oldest amateur loop. Officers include President L. J. Marron Waucoma Vice President W W Potter West Union Secretary W A Meyer Sumner. New members Lawler Festina join. Elgin or Fredericksburg may join as eighth team. If not, the league will run a seven team schedule with a split season starting May 21. Booster day is Sunday May 14.
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Filbert Homers 10 Win for Hawks 9-8
Waterloo beats Bloomington 9-8 as Alex Filbert hits a ninth inning homer with two out after bases loaded to drive in the winning run. Hale Swanson goes the distance for Waterloo in the opening game of the season.
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Montezuma Net Team Wins League Battle
Montezuma high netsters regained early season form to win the Iowa Cedar league tennis tournament at Cedar Falls Saturday. David Bowers of Montezuma captured the singles title while Montezuma’s doubles team finished second amid team standings led by Montezuma with 11 points. Cedar Falls Fitchers placed second, Grundy Center fourth, Reinbeck second.
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Conesville High Beats Wilton 12 to 3 in Baseball
Conesville defeats Wilton 12 to 3 as Singleton, Finley, Garrett and H Adams stand out. Batteries for Conesville were Singleton McCullough McKean B Adams and C Buckman with Beinke Einfeldt Luethye for Wilton. Singleton hit a home run. Finley Garrett and H Adams added triples.
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Olin High Beats Martelle Nine 8 to 5 in Baseball
Olin high school defeated Martelle 8 to 5 as Gabby Williams hit a homer in the fifth inning. Olin pitcher M Ahrendsen suffered a broken nose after a line drive in the sixth. This win marks the team’s fourth straight victory.
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Monona Harpers Ferry And Lansing Win Opener In NE Iowa League
Monona Harpers Ferry and Lansing won opening games in the Northeast Iowa league on a May Sunday. Scoring details include Monona defeating St Lucas 42 to 0 and Lansing listing players Wilke Mueller Easley Spinner and Cole in the box, while Harpers strap a mixed result with Franie Au Chien Ras and others noted in play.
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Batting Power Lifts Yankees Reds In Weekend Rally
The Yankees beat the White Sox 15 4 as Joe Gordon homered twice to lead a big scoring day. Cincinnati routed the Phillies 13 4 with key RBIs from Frank McCormick and Harry Craft. Brooklyn beat St Louis 2 1 on a pinch single by Babe Phelps, while Cleveland toppled Washington 8 7 with Sammy Hale driving in two. Giants and Pirates also powered to wins with timely hits.
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Rigg Shatters 97 Clay Birds To Take Title
Johnny Rigg of Conshohocken Pa. won the amateur trapshooter title at the 34th annual championships by breaking 97 of 100 targets at 24 yards amid a 103-competitor field. Other results include Mulhaupt and Lawrence tied for second with 96, Hiestand 89 in doubles, and Mrs. Blanche Wolfe winning the women’s handicap with 91 targets. Steve Crothers claimed the amateur singles title with a shoot-off over Hiestand after both finished 197 of 200, then Crothers ran 100 straight to beat 99.
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Openers Win for Coggon Todville and Alburnett
Coggon Todville and Alburnett won their opening games in the Wapsie Valley league Sunday. Special to The Gazette.
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Blairstown Opens Long Town Valley Thriller Wins in 11 Innings
Blairstown edged Keystone 8 5 in an 11 inning opener as Rusk homered and doubled twice for Keystone. M Voss, Merck, and A Voss contributed key extra base hits in the extended battle while Reid struck out 11 for Blairstown. Keith Kimm had three hits in five trips.
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Guernsey Wins English Valley League Title 7-4
The Guernsey baseball team defeated Deep River 7-4 to win the English Valley league tournament. Hinrichs homered in the final innings as C. Rieck and E. Morton powered the winning battery. Decatur at Moline.
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Three-I League Standings and Sunday Results
Standings show Waterloo Evansville Bloomington Cedar Rapids Decatur Moline Springfield in close races. Sunday's games: Springfield 19 Cedar Rapids 2 Clinton 2 Evansville 1, Decatur 4 Moline 0, Waterloo 9 Bloomington 8. Monday matches include Springfield at Cedar Rapids and Bloomington at Waterloo.
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