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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1934

Page

2

Giants Rapid End to West Coast Trip Clinch 10-3 Win

New York Giants rout Chicago Cubs 10 to 3 to finish their west coast swing. Carl Hubbell earned his fifth win as Mel Ott hit a two on base homer in the fourth and Joe Moore also homered. Cubs pitcher Charles Root was roughed up early as the Giants totaled 15 hits.

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Standings and results from the National and American Leagues

The standings show Boston leading the National League with a 12 11 record and New York at 18 9. American League figures include New York 17 9 and Detroit 21 7. rain affected games in Philadelphia and Washington, with several postponements noted.

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Baldwin Falls to Charlotte in 9 to 8 thriller

The Baldwin team loses a tight contest to Charlotte 9 to 8. Key moments and scoring details are sketchy in the fragmented report, but the outcome rests on late plays and narrow margins amid unclear play-by-play.

Upper Iowa Beats Central 12 to 8 in Senior Day Victory

Upper Iowa defeated Central 12 to 8 before about 700 spectators in a senior day game. The Peacocks hit twenty one hits off three Central pitchers while Central managed eleven off Willenberg. Central scored first as Bosvelt walked and Neffert and Cicero doubled.

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Lynn Nelson To Be Released By Cubs

A fragmented report notes Lynn Nelson is set for release by the Chicago Cubs. The nonsensical OCR text mentions baseball figures and teams in unclear phrasing, but the core fact references a Cubs release involving Lynn Nelson.

Lynn Nelson Cubs

Local Sports Roundup Aids Manhattan and Saginaw notes

Territorial score updates and names dominate this brief sports snippet. Mentions include Manhattan teams and players such as Mickey Dodge and Robenson, with Cedar Rapids and Saginaw referenced in game context. Proceeds touch on local church leaders and community notices alongside farming and school names.

Dodgers Rally To Upset Cards 6 To 9 In Baseball Thriller

Brooklyn trailed 5-0 after five but surged back to defeat St Louis 9 to 6. Jack Rothrock starred for the Cardinals with a homer and three hits, while Dodger bats exploded in the sixth and eighth frames to turn the game. Sam Leslie was hit by a pitch to start the comeback and Dizzy Dean briefly pitched in relief for the Cards.

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Westminster and Calvary Baptist Annex Victories

Fragmented OCR text shows church teams Westminster and Calvary Baptist Annex claiming victories. Mentions of parishes, parishes, and nearby locations appear amid garbled lines, with scattered references to parks, roads, and venues, indicating a local church league or event recap.

Westminster Calvary Baptist Annex Victories

Millersburg Falls to Ladora in nine to seven game

Millersburg was defeated by Ladora Independents Sunday with a nine to seven score. The Millersburg girls team won 26 to eight while the boys lost in a separate encounter. batteries and fielding miscues are noted in the rough text.

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Red Sox, White Sox clash as Earnshaw shines in win

George Earnshaw starred for the White Sox in a 2-0 victory over Boston while Lefty Grave faltered early. The piece notes long-time foes Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson in past clashes and discusses team projections for the Western league race with Cedar Rapids and Des Moines cited among strong early contenders.

Buffalo Bisons Hit Five Homers In One Inning

The Buffalo Bisons of the International League set a modern record by belting five home runs in a single inning, four in succession, in a 8 to 2 win over Albany. Meyers started the burst with Amate on base, followed by Milligan, Mulleavy Mallon Smith and Regan driving homers.

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Coggon Independents Dominate Center Point 10 0

Coggon Independents won their third straight game Sunday defeating Center Point 10 to 0. Davidson and Johnstone starred for Coggon while Hemphill and Meredith played for Center Point. Coggon seeks additional bookings in the region and coordinates with John McAreary in Korea.

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Yankees Sell Lyn Lary to Red Sox in MLB Rosters Shuffle

The Yankees traded infielder Lyn Lary to the Boston Red Sox for about $20,000 cash and two rookies, Fred Muller and a player to be named. Coach Joe McCarthy released Charley Devens and sent him to Newark, while other clubs eyed moves to bolster pennant bids as rosters contract to 23 men.

Yankees Lyn Lary RED Sox Muller Grimes Alan Gould NEW York Yankee Boston Red Sox Bob Grove Fred Muller Lary Detroit Tigers Joe McCarthy Joe Judge Burleigh Grimes Cardinals Seattle Devens Norman Kles Newark Cubs Lynn Nelson Atlanta Browns Jim Weaver Newark Internationals Brooklyn Dodgers Phil Page Kansas City Glenn Chapman Albany Steve Larkin Toledo

McLaughlin Wins Habeas Corpus In Extradition Fight

Chicago report states John J. McLaughlin and three others blocked from removal to St Paul on kidnapping charges as Federal Judge Philip Sullivan issues a writ of habeas corpus. The group including McLaughlin Jr., Vidier, and Delaney contest identification and bond, with a hearing set for Thursday at 11 a.m. The four allegedly held $53,000 in ransom.

Chicago John J. (Ross) McLaughlin St Paul Philip Sullivan Sulivan United States Edwin K Walker St. Paul Edward G Bremer Sullivan McLaughlin John, Jr William E. Vidier Philip Delaney Walker Bremer

Will Filed for Probate in Cambridge After 54 Years

A 54 year old will of Stephen D Salmon of Roxborough, unchanged by codicil, was filed in Middlesex probate court. The document leaves the entire estate, valued at 4000 in real estate and 650 in personal property, to his wife, then to their son if she predeceased him. Both wife and son are dead, and two granddaughters now claim the estate.

Cambridge, Mass Ins Middlesex Stephen D Salmon Roxborough

Fonseca Unreasonable As White Sox Manager

The Chicago White Sox fired Lew Fonseca as manager and installed Jimmy Dykes amid claims of harsh discipline and personal bias. Players say Dykes brings a different spirit, noting Fonseca’s handling of pitchers and a rigid, punitive style. The move came after Fonseca and the club signed a 1934 contract with a one month trial and hire-or-fire clause.

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Sinclairs Debut Beats Penick and Ford 3-1 in M and J Game

The Sinclair company nine opened 1934 in the M and J league at Daniels Park with a 3-1 win over Penick and Ford. Kimball and Bruce pitched a strong mound duel as Penick outhit but played stout defense with two double plays. Penick’s lone run came in the fourth on a sequence aided by a hit batter and a fielding error. The Packers mounted two quick double plays in the third and fifth to kill threats. Mattier’s hustle produced Penick’s other scoring chances, but a fielder’s peg foiled him. The Engineers and Light Company are set for a Wednesday clash as both teams previously won one game.

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Towa Tennis Team Loses To Minnesota

Minnesota defeated Iowa 5 to 1 as only one singles match was won by Iowa. Fletcher beat Schapiro 6-3 6-4 to avoid a shutout. Doubles teams Scherer and Wuber and Collins and Harcesheimer won for Minnesota.

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