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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1937

Page

17

Hubbell Wins 21st Straight as Pirates Fall 5-2

Hank Hubbell extended his wins streak to 21 by pitching for the New York Giants in a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates offense struggled as New York overcame late rallies and seized the win at Forbes Field.

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Cunningham Whips Venzke Beccali In First Outdoor Race

Cunningham blazed to victory over Venzke and Beccali in the meet’s opening outdoor race. The win showcased the field and set the pace for the event with strong performances from the trio.

Cunningham Whips Venzke Beccali

Kuhel Ties League Mark as White Sox Beat Washington

Joe Kuhel ties the major league mark with a homer and a three hit game against Italo Chee, while Earl Bright and Charley Gehringer also figure in the notes. The Washington and Chicago game features strong pitching and multiple base hits, with Kuhel driving in runs and HD Simmons and Kozege contributing in the outfield.

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Looking Back editor's note on Purdue stars and Indiana hoops legend

The eleventh in a Cedar Rapids series profiles former Purdue athletes now prominent in the city. John Seck and Beck recall Purdue teams in 1929 and coaching in Plymouth, highlighting Indiana basketball culture, state tournaments at Butler, and large gymnasiums shaping fan fervor.

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Brooklyn Wins In High School Baseball Tournament

The article notes Brooklyn's team victory in a high school baseball tournament with about 900 Indiana high schools. mentions lingering football culture and quotes from Beck recalling Purdue days, praised players and Knute Rockne, and notes Beck's educational progress toward a master's degree in industrial education.

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Pitching Career Of Watson Clark

Watson Clark’s pitching arc is outlined with emphasis on skill development and potential ahead of the season. Notable lines hint at training, early performance, and expectations for future games.

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American Association Pass AG AR Debed

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Packers Win From La Plant in Pitchers Duel

Vertus Seenksen debuted for the Planters but La Plant Choate fell 2 to 1 as Al McGregor scored the decisive run in the fifth. Gil Rubly earned the win for the Packers after replacing Hank Harbert and forcing multiple strategic plays.

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Blue Sox breeze past Raiders 9 4 in Davenport series

Cedar Rapids falls 9 4 as Al Krupski and Jack Masters fail to shut down Davenport after a 4 1 Raider lead. Cedar Rapids manage seven hits to Davenport’s twelve with Cal Lahman delivering a 380 foot homer in the third and Frank Howard benched due to injuries.

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Iowa Chicago Tennis Meet Is Cancelled

The Iowa City tennis match between Iowa and Chicago, set for Friday, is cancelled due to midterm examinations. The Hawkeyes will finish their season Monday in Madison against the Wisconsin Badgers.

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Oelwein Youth To Lead Hawk's Gymnastic Team

IOWA CITY AP Don W Dodge of Oelwein was elected captain of the 1938 University of Iowa gymnastic team at a dinner for the squad Dodge succeeds George Nissen of Cedar Rapids who captained the Hawkeyes to their first Big Ten title this year Eight athletes who received gold awards emblematic of the conference titlists are Nissen Dodge Eugene Wettstein Union City NJ Robert McClovin Iowa City Joseph Kachwasser Burlington Jack Tschirg Cedar Rapids Robert Parr Walliams burg and Miles Adame Vinton

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Joe Louis Birthday Cheers Amid $1 Million Ring Bet

Joe Louis marks his 23rd birthday in Enosha with optimism about boosting earnings to 1,000,000 before facing James J. Braddock for the world heavyweight title. The Negro challenger’s camp holds a modest dinner as Louis boasts a career total of 758,000 from bouts. Louis began pro boxing on July 4, 1934 for 50 dollars and saved 250,000.

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Gebo Shuts Out Rock Island for Des Moines First Victory

Des Moines pitcher Gilbert Gebo limited Rock Island to five hits in a 5 0 win, the Demons first shutout and first victory after six straight losses. Gebo struck out five, walked one, and helped his offense with a first inning double steal and timely scoring.

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Leroy Pease to Coach Burlington at High School

Leroy Pease, a Cornell quarterback star for two seasons, becomes assistant coach at Burlington high school in his hometown. He led Cornell to a 13 7 season finale win with two late touchdown passes and earned letters at Cornell plus junior college and high school honors. He majors in chemistry and will supervise labs, teach biology and direct physical education at Burlington.

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Ely High Presses Shueyville in 9-2 Baseball Victory

Ely High defeated Shueyville 9 to 2 in their third win of the season. Truhlar of Ely and Buresh of Shueyville hit homers. Ely’s Battery was Stahle Clark and Sladek. Shueyville’s were Hahn D Sterner and Buresh.

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