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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1941

Page

6

Raiders Beat Evansville Bees 5-2 In Key Series Game

Lefty Haas dazzled with a stellar mound performance as Cedar Rapids defeated Evansville 5-2 in a Thursday night ballpark showdown. Haas struck out ten over seven innings while Hazel battled early, and the series continues Friday before Cedar Rapids heads to Cedar Rapids to open the home season against Springfield.

Raiders Evansville Lefty Lee Hazel Ollie Marquardt Cedar Rapids Bob Haas Hazel Haas Hazel Bob Her

Opening game at Hill Park draws big advance sale

Box seat sales indicate a large crowd for Sundays 2:45 pm game at Hill Park against Springfield. The team aims for at worst a .500 record on its first road trip, with Chief Reynolds or Lefty Thompson expected to pitch Sunday afternoon.

Hill Park Springfield Chief Reynolds Lefty Thompson

Raiders Rout Stifles Cedar Rapids In Five Inning Tilt

Del Jones scored on a single. Stocker plated three with a long line drive to left center. Haas began shaky but settled, while Burkardt, Clemens and Gulledge contributed key hits as Cedar Rapids battled through innings before a decisive sixth.

Shey Gulledge Whipple Wazel Haas Semezak Stocker Burkardt del Jones Stoeber Del Kahn Hershey Bernsen Hazel Kordenbrock Semerak Raicers Jones Edwards Bessom Thompson Evansville Ciyska Clemena McElyeca Ramneey Novak Carr Harel Hernsen Methoy Harris Paoe Sandblock Spahn Muska Mcélyca Dar Rapids Ceeff Aen Bern Mazel Harzel Ressom Bernson Bernson Thompson Igan Cady and Worsham

Plowboys top three league. White Hawks rally for win

In Three-Eye league action the Moline Plowboys moved atop the standings with a 6-5 extra inning victory over Madison, while Waterloo White Hawks defeated Decatur 3-1 behind Albert Winters pitching and a Dick Sisler homer. Cedar Rapids crushed Evansville. Clinton and Springfield rainout.

Moline Waterloo Waterloo White Hawks Madison Cedar Rapids Evansville Albert Winters White Hawks Decatur Winters Dick Sisler George Ilinois Clinton Springfield HHC Sproul Cheyene Griswold Ray Sowada Richards RUE Watering Sere Jackson Tobin Maren

Iowa Trackmen Volley for Wisconsin Dual Meet Maining

Eighteen athletes will compete for the University of Iowa against Wisconsin in a joint track dual at Madison on Saturday. Coach George Bresnahan confirms the lineup of the 16 returning from the West Point quadrangular plus Ed Wilkerson and Henry Clay. The Badger team appears strong, but Iowa’s improving athletes could provide unexpected resistance.

Iowa City Wisconsin Madison George Bresnahan Bresnahan West Point NY Ed Wilkerson Henry Clay Iowa Badger

Tennessee adds Foxx as new football assistant

Knoxville report says Tennessee Volunteers hire Bob Foxx a 22 year old baseball prospect from the Three-Eye league Clinton Indiana. Foxx is under Giants control and will continue his baseball career while joining the football staff.

Knoxville

Crespi the Only St Louis Born Cardinal

Second baseman Frank Crespi is the only Cardinal born in St. Louis, highlighting his unique hometown connection within the team.

Crespi ST. Louis NEA Frank Crespi Cardinal

LEAGUE STANDINGS AND WEEKEND GAMES REVIEW

Three-Eye League standings show Moline 3 0 1.000 and Evansville 3 1 .750. Clinton 1 1.500 Decatur 1 2.233, Waterloo 1 3.250, Springfield 1 1.500, Madison 0 3.000. Results note Cedar Rapids 5 Evansville 2, Moline 6 Madison a, Waterloo 3 Decatur 1. cold weather. Weekend games list Cedar Rapids at Evansville, Madison at Moline, Waterloo at Decatur. Clinton at Springfield. Also shows Brooklyn, Chicago, St Louis, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Pittsburg standings and results with rain delays and postponed games.

Il Pet Moline Clinton Evansville Decatur Rapids Waterloo Springfield Madison Cedar Rapids Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Chicago New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Oil Philadelphia Philadelphia i W.L. Pet Cleveland Detroit Washington Phildelphia Louis St Louis W.L

Soose to challenge Overlin for world middleweight title

Billy Soose meets Ken Overlin in Madison Square Garden in a 15 round title bout with Soose a 5-9 favorite thanks to his punch power and a previous decision over Overlin in a non title bout. Overlin defends title after two successful defenses and recent barnstorming shows.

New York Billy Soose Madison Square Garden Farrell Ken Overlin Sonse Overth Paul Moss Moss Overlin Sooose Soose Ceferino Garcia Steve Bellois

Fine Pitching Marks Play In Frat Softball

The Fraternal leagues opened play at Ellis Park with 12 teams under chilly winds. Eagle C S A defeated last year’s champions Roger Schrodhermeier 9 to 1 as two hit pitching from Schrodermeier and seven hits by his team overwhelmed Jack Krumbholz. CY O Sokol pitcher Severn limited opponents to two hits in a low scoring affair, while CY O rallied in the seventh for three runs. Moose toppled Jr in a 20 to 4 B division victory showing strong hitting and pitching.

Ellis Park Eagle -C.S.A CSA Roger Schrodermeier Jack Krumbholz Severn C.y.co C Y.O Moose

Coe Golf Captain Prepares to Lead Dual at Blin Park

Charles Fuall of Denison drives for the Katiaks in a dual match against Cornell at Blin Park this afternoon. Fuall will do what he can to secure a victory for his team.

Coes Charles Fuall Denison Katiaks Blin Park Cornell

Dodgers Now Lead In National Race Toof

Brooklyn's Dodgers sit atop the National League after a pair of wins against the St Louis Cardinals. Medwick, Lavagetto and Brown featured in key plays as Brooklyn won 5-4 in 12 innings and swept the series, while the Yankees beat the Indians 5-4 and the Senators topped the Tigers 7-1.

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Major League Box Scores New York and Cleveland

Box score summary shows New York and Cleveland with Ruffing and Smith pitching. Rizzuto Keltner and DiMaggio lead runs while Boudreau and Murphy contribute RBIs for Cleveland. Final lines include errors, base hits, and pitching changes across multiple innings.

Morton Cooper Billy Uwerman Jimmy Wasde Joe Medwick Jimmy Brown Mize Medwick Brown Cookie Lavaget Browns Marion Cleveland Taciins New York Yankees Harmer Grandma Murphy Ton Boudreau Rizzuto Gordon Yanks Smith New York Cleveland Heving Howell Harder Ono Rolfe Keller Rufins DiMaggio Walker Keltner Heath Nulfine Teath Hemsley Priddy Selkirk Boudreau Rius Ruffine Mack Weatherly Trosky Gordon Mack Trosky Murphy Ruffine Murphy Ing Uevine Ruffing Hevineg Pmmbras Passarella Geisel

Browns Lose to St Louis in Nine Inning Scrap

In a high scoring contest between Philadelphia and St Louis, Browns tally nine runs while St Louis adds six. McQuinn hits two homers for St Louis with Suder and R Johnson driving in multiple runs. Brancato and Estalella standout in defense for Philadelphia with late rallies cut short.

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One of Many Los Angeles Boys Joins Raiders Roster

A Los Angeles batter, Jack Whipple, joins the Cedar Rapids Raiders after a season in Yakima where he hit 317 in the Western International League. The 6 foot 175 pound right hitter and thrower attended Los Angeles schools and began baseball in North Carolina before moving west.

Los Angeles Cedar Rapids Jack Whipple Yakima Wash Whipne Jack Raiders Venter Lars Gerry Prideles The Yourke Steve Mone Canis Alamo Walter Wald Raider Whipple Tros Angeles Farne

Upper Iowa Beats Buena Vista In Iowa Conference Tilt

Upper Iowa in a high scoring Iowa conference game defeated Buena Vista 60 to 0. Key plays included a three hit performance by Pete Aleson and timely hits from Daly Cawellard and Harkins. The lineup featured contributions from Beed, Morgan, and Krimreb with strong pitching and defense throughout the contest.

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Hawkeye Grid Forces Ready For Big Game

Town University fans await a pivotal Friday game previewing the 19th Hawkeye football squad. Veterans and sophomores headline the lineup with Kenned, Miller, Mullinew among standouts as both teams study each other’s formations for a close defensive showdown.

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Vinton High Golf Team Defeats Traer 15-0

Vinton High School routed Traer 15 to 0 in a dual meet as Glen Reed led with 77 on 18 holes. Traer’s Mochal earned a 91, while Vinton’s squad dominated most matches amid blustery conditions on May 13.

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