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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1937
Page
2
A torn and garbled clipping notes Hurbell's notable feat drawing statisticians' attention. It hints at a significant achievement with data interest from observers and researchers, though specifics remain unclear due to missing text. The article references numbers and analysis surrounding the event.
Imps defeat Rocks in the twelfth inning in a close game. The contest featured late drama and key plays by pitchers and batters, with both teams trading runs as the game stretched to extra frames.
Cornell athletes travel to Carleton College for the Midwest Conference meet on Saturday. Gene Hopkins competes in the mile, George Storender of Viount Vernan, and Jack Strusk lead Cornell sprinters in hurdles and broad jump. Hugo Pirthahn joins golf duties as part of the team. Teammates and officials from Cornell will attend a Midwest conference business meeting.
Palo High overcame a late scare to edge Athine 9 to 8 in a taut nine inning baseball game. Bper alta The Contet reporting after trailing through most of the contest Palo High mounted a dramatic rally in the seventh to claim the victory.
Hans Wagner picks an all star lineup focused on the National League naming three Pirates players and three New York stars. He includes Babe Waddell Christy Mathewson Grover Cleveland Alexander at pitcher and Roger Bresnahan Johnny Kling as catchers with a strong lineup of hitters led by Bill Terry Rogers Hornsby Joe Tinker Pie Traynor and Fred Clarke in the outfield with Keeler Beau Mont and McCormick among others.
Hans Kampfer defeats Olaf Oleson in three falls at the coliseum in a wrestling show main event. Oleson tried a rope jump, Kampfer countered and won the final decision amid referee discussion. Earl Wampler topped Johnny Marrs, Arnold Barta beat Al Losek in opening bout.
Oxford Junction defeats Keystone 4 to 2 in the district tournament second round. Maquoketa advances after Lost Nation substituted as Clinton county delegate. Maquoketa edges Lost Nation 1 to 9 as ace pitcher Henton allows two hits and fans eleven. Semi finals and finals set for Saturday with Oxford Junction and Maquoketa seeking another victory.
Cleveland Indians executive C C Slapnicka says pitcher Bob Feller may be retired for the season due to injury to his right arm. Slapnicka notes Feller struck out eleven in six innings after injuring the arm, but relief rests may be prescribed if soreness lingers before a return to action or retirement is decided.
Standings show Sioux City Cedar Rapids Des Moines Waterloo and Davenport with varied records. Friday schedules include Cedar Rapids at Davenport and Waterloo at Sioux City with cold weather. Des Moines hosts Rock Island. Saturday games list Detroit St Louis Chicago Philadelphia New York and Boston in multiple pairings.
The fragment lists multiple city or team names including Milwaukee Columbus Toledo Louisville Indianapolis and Kansas City with scattered numbers, suggesting a rough schedule or results page. The context is incomplete and lacks a clear event or date.
Bob Feller, along with 19 other Van Meter consolidated high school seniors, passed all senior examinations and will graduate Friday night. His marks included Physics 79, Psychology 79, English 70, and United States History 70. Superintendent Yester confirmed 70 is passing.
The University of Wisconsin baseball team routed Carleton 14 to 0 in Northfield. Wisconsin pounded 17 hits led by a home run from Hawkeball and a triple by Gerlach while Carleton pitcher Raudenbus h struggled.
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