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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1940

Page

9

Raiders Edge Cedar Rapids 2 1 In Northwestern Opener

Earl Jones pitched two hits allowed as Cedar Rapids contests Ray Poat. Brownies win 2 1 on home stand start. Busch doubled to push ahead but Jones and Jones produced the decisive fifth inning run. Poat faced trouble through six innings but held Raiders in check until late.

Pringfield Earl Jones Poot Pretace Brownies Moors Woodruffs Furst Busch Scherema Hershey Clarence Springer Chase Busch Codir Rapuds Frierson Finre Blaze

Hawks Fall as Northwestern Beats Hawkeyes 13 to 5

Northwestern pounded Haub from the mound, scoring 13 runs on 19 hits to hand Iowa pitcher Haub his first loss since 1938. The Wildcats pulled within a half game of the league leaders as Iowa managed only nine hits. Groree and DeCorr hit home runs for Northwestern while McKinnon drove in multiple runs for Iowa.

Evanston Tarold Northwestern Hawkeyes Haub Iowa Wildcats Knight Hein Oval Prasse Kocur Madsen Corteas George Cook McKinnon Sampson Correvont Goldink Erdiitz Hamits Welp

Illini Netmen Lead In Iowa City Meet

In Iowa City the University of Illinois tennis team leads in a round robin with Iowa and Purdue. Illinois scored three matches to none against Iowa and two to none against Purdue as the tournament is scored across three dual meets.

Illini Iowa City University of Mlinors Iowa Purdue Wiini Hawkeyes

Maquoketa Juniors Top Elkader 3-0 in Pitchers Duel

Maquoketa Junior College defeated Elkader 3-0 in Elkader Friday. Muhl pitched a two hitter with twelve strikeouts to earn the win. Myatt caught. Shepherd allowed six hits with three to Busch. Maquoketa opened with a first inning run. Wamsley caught for Elkader.

Maquoketa Maquoketa Junior College Elkader Muhl Myatt Shepherd Busch Wamnsley

Bimelech and Gallahadian Chase Preakness Derby Rematch

In Baltimore the 1930 Preakness Stakes features Bimelech and Gallahadian renewing their chase for turf title glory plus seven rivals. The Mile and 3/16 race at Pimlico offers about $53,000 to the winner with a 40,000 crowd expected and weights set at 126 pounds.

Baltimore, Md Bimelech Galahadion Old Pimlico Gallahadian Churchill Downs C. Howard Midand Arnold Hangers Tower Stible Royal Man W. L. Brann Piector Millsdale Stable Andy K E Pelleter Sim Pharos G. D. Widener Your Chance Charledon Johnstown Odrds Dit Pimlico

Hawkeye Freshman Sets 12 Feet Vault Record at Canby Trophy

Ken Steinbeck of Rubio, a freshman, won the Canby pole vault trophy with a 12 feet 4 inch vault at the University of Iowa meet. He is the first freshman since 1929 to clear 12 feet. Carl Ryerson of Cedar Rapids placed second at 12 feet 1¾ inches, John Parry of Vinton was third at 10 feet 7 inches, and Chuck Baker of Davenport fourth at 10 feet 6 inches.

Towa City INS Ken Steinbeck Rubio Canby University of Iow Steinbeck Henry Canby Carl Ryerson Cedar Rapids John Parry Vinton Chuck Baker Davenport

Quaker Oats Triumphs With Triple Play And Shutout

In a M and J league game, Quaker Oats defeated Iowa Manufacturing 5 to 0 behind a sharp pitching performance by Jack Thenhaus and a rare triple play in the third. Thenhaus struck out six with runners on base as Matter and Koch turned the decisive double play. Koch, Kinch, and Thenhaus provided key hits while Reid, Olson, and Heinz produced multi-base hits to back the effort at Daniels Park.

Quaker Oats Iowa Manufacturing Company Quakers Jim Koch Carl Matters Jack Thenhaus Daniels Park Man Runneth Kenny Thenhaus Ockie Theisen Iowa Light and Power Company Freddy Melichar Wilson's Thenhaus Town Manufacturing Kinch Matter Hoy Olson Adolf Heinz Heinz Gary Cronkhite Koch Bruce Thenhaus Wows Manufacturing Reid Klnch Alt Bo Thenhaus Kinch Olson Cronkhite B. Thenhaus Currei C. Mekart Trinie J Thenhaus Quaker Oxnts Iowan Manufacturing K Thenhaus Vinnires Laser Blake

Oxford Junction Ball Team Is Organized

Oxford Junction baseball club organized this week with Stanley Monk Coon named manager and Otto Koranda as treasurer. The opening game is set for May 26 against the Davenport Alaroons after Oxford Junction high beat Olin Thursday 8 to 3.

Oxford Junction Stanley “Monk” Coon Otto Koranda Davenport Alaroons Oxford Junction High Olin

Upper Iowa athlete Killerlain takes coaching job at Waucoma High

Fayett e resident Robert Killerlain a football and baseball performer for Upper Iowa university has secured a coaching and teaching post for next year at Waucoma High School. He is a member of Alpha Delta Alpha fraternity and serves as senior class president.

The Gazette Fayette Robert Killerlain Upper Iowa University Faycette Waucoma High School Killerlain Alpha Delta Alpha Fraternity

Yankees Lose As Red Sox Rally In 10 Inning Setback

The Yankees drop a 3-2 extra inning game to Boston as errors by New York open the door for a late Red Sox rally. Ted Williams and Jimmy Foxx go silent while Joe Cronin and Bobby Doerr drive in the tying runs. Johnny Peacock starts the 10th with a hit but Crosetti misplays a throw, leading to the winning tally. Cleveland tops the Browns 9-4 as Lou Bou dreau and Ray Mack drive in five. Buck Newsom blanks the White Sox 3-0 while Detroit topples Chicago. Giants topple Dodgers 7-2 and Pirates end nine-game skid with an 8-3 win.

New York Yankees Red Sox Yanks Joe McCarthy Ted Williams Jimmy Fox Joe Cronin Spud Chandler Buddy Rosar Jim Tabor Cronin Bobby Doerr Yankee Johnny Peacock Jack Wilson Nut Crosetti Finney Cramer Cleveland Browns Boston Lou Boudreau Ray Mack Indians Adho al Abi Pinney O'Crosetthas Ea Cramer Ai Rolfe Williams O'Keller Odimezio Rosar c Doerr Jd "Dickey Tabor Tiklin K'B'ker Desartelse OM S Peacock Gordon Harrix Hicien Wilson Rolfe Tabor Chandler Foxx Crosett Dahleren Doerr Dahl Bren Oll Harris Chandler Harris Y. Grissom Viteher Chandles Geisel cGowan Rolls and Rue

Illinois Stays In Battle For Big Ten Title

Illinois beats Purdue 21 to 13 in a three hour slugfest as Bill Hapac leads with a home run two triples and a single in five at bats. Illinois builds a 16 0 lead by the fourth inning while Purdue rallies with four runs in the eighth.

Lafayette Ind Illinois University Purdue Bill Hapac Jinois Hapae Pacotti Gruenfeld Lrewer Harley Emmert Cooper Wargo Fisher Youngs

Indiana Nine Wins as Gentil Secures Fifth Victory

Indiana University baseball defeated the University of Chicago 3 to 1 in Bloomington. Indiana rallied in the eighth inning with two runs after Chicago led 1-0, aided by a Chicago error, a walk, and two hits. Captain Dale Gentil earned his fifth win of the season, with teammates Apotka and Levit contributing, while Gentil and Marsh were noted in the box.

Bloomington Ind Indiana University University of Chicago Dale Gentil Maroons Crimson Chicago Indiana Apotka and Levit Gentil and

Brooklyn Beats Baxter 11 to 5 in District Baseball Tournament

Brooklyn defeated Baxter 11 to 5 in Marshalltown Iowa to advance in the district high school baseball tournament. The box score details are reported from the game played Friday with Brooklyn taking control early and maintaining the lead throughout.

Marshalltown Brooklyn Baxter

Viola High Tops Springville 16 to 13 in slugfest

Viola High defeated Springville 16 to 13 at home in a second win over the visitors this season. The Viola offense exploded in the fifth inning with three doubles to drive pitcher Cooper from the mound as Mercer relieved. Secrist pitched a complete game behind catcher C Hoge.

Gazette Viola Springville Cooper Mercer R. Granam Secrist C. Hoge

Ray Murphy Honored by Iowa Fraternity Council

Ray Murphy fullback for the University of Iowa joined the intra fraternity council executive committee on Saturday. Murphy from Long Neck New York is a member of Sigma Nu fraternity.

Iowa City INS Ray Murphy University of Iowa Murphy Long Neck N. Y Sigma Nu

Standings in TIREE-EYE LEAGUE show tight races across cities

Teams Springfield Clinton Madison Moline Evansville Waterloo Decatur and St Louis compete in the TIREE-EYE LEAGUE standings with results from Friday and Saturday. Opening dates list Brooklyn New York and Philadelphia plus Chicago and Boston games with multiple divisions and recent scores.

Pett Lpc Brooklyn Louis Cincinnath Boston New York Philalphia Chicago Pittsburgh Cainay Pittshburgh Cincinnat St Louis Cincinnati St. Louis Chicara Basta Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Ann Detroge Philelphia Detrate St Lowis Donca

District tourney reaches semifinals with three teams

In the district high school baseball tournament What Cheer Manchester and Tiffin advanced after morning wins. What Cheer beat Williamsburg 6 1 to start. Manchester defeated Alburnett 7 4. Tiffin beat What Cheer 9 8. Semifinals set for Saturday with Alburnett vs Manchester at 9 am and Tiffin vs What Cheer at 10 30 am. The winners meet at 2 30 for state bid at Manson next week. Alburnett’s Melvin Sisler and Stanwood Slinger contributed, while Manchester’s Al Ebehart doubled and tripled.

Alburnett Manchester What Cheer Tiffin Manson Williamsburg Eliott Melvin Sisler Stanwood Slinger al Ebehart Manhawks Urbana Abiloa Fercusonu Wesleyart Kishingarf Otdliskarl Fss Chapman Kramer L.madden Moubry Ollm den Peattet O.bowman Pat Hnavley O.E Addon Smith O.atlen Brown R Wychaff Ferruson M. Wyghoff Pratt L Madden Bowman Madden Wychaff Werdiika Kisilne Madden Hase Jannings Madam J Miaiden Jr Doskocil J Madden Bowman Alten R Wreholf Vilenitch Bowman Um Pires Ibbie J Stanwond A Timmons Stanwood Friars Hurcess Pirie Barker Rinse Leighton Young Miller Bare Bess Clancy Ebehard Ebehart Steffens Rinse Youner Thumima Timmons Tine Edlamsheg al Karsten MW O'Conk Armstre O.wallace Greenod Omod N Elliott Aw Tinrris Shacklett Harrisrt Brien Wilcox Q'Ahrens Hazen Kitzman M O'Donnell Harris O’donnell Armstrong Bean Elliott Ahrens O'Donnell

Springfield Showing the Way in Three-Eye League

Springfield remains undefeated in the Three-Eye standings as teams enjoy an open date. Decatur visits Cedar Rapids while Springfield goes to Waterloo and Evansville travels to Madison with Moline at Clinton. Clinton and Evansville share second after Friday games, Madison ties Cedar Rapids and Moline for fourth after a 3-1 win over the Prows. Schmitz limited the final’s hitters to three.

Springfield Clinton Madison Evansville Moline Decatur Waterloo Cedar Rapids Evansville Madison White Hawks Schmitz

Teachers Beat Luther Nine 9 to 3 in Iowa Series Opener

Iowa State Teachers College produced 13 hits to defeat Luther College 9 to 3 in Decorah. Ed Puck had three singles and a double for the winners, while Skale of Luther homered. The Panthers struck in all innings except the first, eighth, and ninth, with Carey and Shinstead sharing pitching duties.

Decorah Iowa State Teachers College Luther College Panthers Luther Carey Shipstead Ed Puck Skale Siete Bolt Shinstead

Tama and Brooklyn advance in district tournament

Tama, a top Iowa prep nine, beat Whitten 7-1 to reach the district semifinals. Brooklyn also moved on by defeating Baxter 11-5, with key contributions from Wenger, Hauersperger, Rose, Hill, Halter, Tesar, Wardin, Relmen, Schneider and Schwarck.

Gazette Marshalltown Tama Iowa Whitten Brooklyn Baxter Agencee Secaeee Wenger Hauersperger Rose Hill Halter

Softball action features wide margins in Open league

Wilson and Co. edged the Maccabees 7-5 after a four-run fifth inning. Beck's Athletic Goods defeated the Light Co. 4-1 while Armstrong's beat Community House 10-3. YWCA girls plays produced lopsided scores with Becks routing Withers 31-2, Linkbelt-Speeder over Melrose Dairy 37-2, and Armstrongs topping Hamilton Seed 27-10.

Wilson and Co Maccabees Beck Athletic Goods Light Co Armstrong Community House Gals Becks Withers Linkbelt-Speeder Melrose Dairy Armstrongs Hamilton Tubben Lon Snyder Stodoln Kacere Hecks Michatek K. McGuires McGuire Miller O— Jones Alton, Opkins Chitat Heath Laabs Lff Keltner Wyatt E. Ford Steyne and Lowe Campbell Auber Lawson Eisenstat Milnar Kennedy Cleveland Bourreau Strange Boudreau Yes Heath Hemsiy Mack Tworhare McQuinn Trosky

Washington Braves Topple Phillies in Nine Inning Test

Washington and Philadelphia clash in a high scoring box score where Washington pulls away with seven runs in the final frames. John Johnson belts a home run, while Walker drives in multiple runs and Bonura contributes two base hits for the winning side. Rubeling and Pefahl drive in key runs for Philadelphia as the game features several errors and notable pitching appearances.

Washinton Philadelphia Abhoa O Lillard Lewis Moses Wather Polahiss Rubel'edgh Ferrette Deanop Krok'kasp QO Heusseryp Hagnesn Totels Far Bonura Washington Pefahl Rubeling Johnson Lillard Bloodworth Walker Travis Hayes Bonura McCoy Sievert Haynes Bontira Philadettiin Krakauskas Dean Haynes I Masterson Haynes JI oWits Th & Inniies Owl Denn II Mensver Dinty Mensver Dinty. Wild pitch—Masterson Magnes Airaires Grieve Basil Ormsby

Yanks Lose Again Cleveland Breaks Through

Milnar earns the win in relief as the Cleveland pitching staff limits the Yankees. Kennedy suffers the loss with 4 runs charged and 4 strikeouts on 7 walks. Eisenstat records 2 thirds of an inning, while Zuber and Fistenstat contribute innings in relief. Umpires BR Rommel and Moriarty. Time not reported.

Cleveland Kennedy Milnar Zuber Fistenstat Eisenstat Biits Millis Lawson Auber Tinta Wild Witches iKennedy

Jenkins Fights Way To Lightweight Title

Henry McLemore reports in Madison Square Garden on Lew Jenkins of Texas dethroning Lou Ambers of New York to win the lightweight title in a savage, dramatic bout. Jenkins rose from underdog to new champion after a brutal contest that ended with Ambers unable to continue.

Madison Square Garden Lew Jenkins Texas Lou Ambers New York Jenkins Lou Amber Ambers

Iowa State Netmen blank Grinnell to cap Veishea

Iowa State tennis swept Grinnell 6-0 in Ames to finish Veishea's opening sports calendar with a 3-0 mark. Singles winners included Sineles Buren, Owens, Beresford, and Menze, with doubles by Owens-Buren and Griffing-Menze delivering two Victories.

Menze Octeen Owens and Buren Savage and Prisner Griffing Octgen and Georg

Quaker Oats Wins Industrial League Final at Subway Alleys

The Quaker Oats bowling team defeated Cherry-Burrell in the finals at Subway Alleys to win the industrial league tournament. Final scores were 941 to 745 in the first game and 961 to 720 in the second game.

Quaker Oats Cherry-Burrell

Iowa State Tops Missouri 2–0 in Tight Pitching Duel

Ames AP Iowa State defeated Missouri 2 to 0 on Friday in a tight game. Willard Myrenbusch allowed eight hits and five strikeouts for ISU while Bill Spencer yielded seven hits. Spencer escaped a bases loaded jam in the second by striking out three. ISU scored in the sixth and eighth. Missouri 000 000 0. Iowa State 001 001 0. Spencer and Sullivan. Myrenbusch and Thompson.

Ann Arbor Mich Jack Barry eMichigan Ohio State Barry Buckeyes Dick Fraker Ralph Waldo Michigan Charley Pink Fred Trosko Omi Kilmer Porpuroose Morgan Snore Hacm Ames Iowa State Missouri Willard Myrenbusch Bill Spencer Mylenbusch Spencer Towa State Sullivan Myrenbusch Thompson

McGregor Beats Luana In Ninth Frame Narrow Win

McGregor defeated Luana 10 to 9 in the ninth frame with the tying and winning hits in the late ninth. Batteries were Don Butterfield and Melvin for McGregor and Bowman and Funk for Luana.

McGregor Luana McGregor High Don Butterfield Melvin McGregor Bowman Funk

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