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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1937
Page
6
Observers expect a potential Louis Braddock bout after Judge Gur Lo Faenr delayed a decision. Details discuss Schmeling plans and possible matches, with Chicago negotiations and federal court actions affecting the heavyweight scene.
In New Jersey a likely June 22 bout between Jimmy Braddock and Joe Louis was shaping up. Braddock sparring shows a shiner on his right eye while Louis trains with road work partner Carl Nelson. Geck’s camp sits at Grand Beach, Michigan, with Louis nearby in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
A readable fragment reports Clinton capturing a high school meet. OCR noise clouds details but implies Clinton High School achieved a win in a track or sports event with multiple competitors scoring. No clear dates or named individuals beyond Clinton.
The White Sox defeated Cleveland with a 6 to 0 finish as key players and records surfaced from the meet in Lawrence, highlighting strong performances and a new site record. Multiple events showed standout efforts by Missouri and local athletes, with notable lane and track marks reported.
Two baseball contests highlighted strong pitching performances. Don Shaffer held the Engineers to one hit in six innings, Frannie Sturm shut out Marion’s CCC, and Ver tus Scenksen pitched first game for La Plant Choate but lost 2 1 to 1.
Cap Crossley battles roster limits as Cleveland ownership eyes a 16 man squad. Two Davenport freezes and last night’s loss highlight manager’s dilemma. Record shows Hite Sorrell 213 innings and Auker 42 1/3. Umpires Morristro listed. Time 150.
Al Simmons hit a decisive eighth inning homer giving Washington a 5 to 4 win over Boston as Buck Newsom and Lefty Grove battled through seven innings. Pete Appleton finished the last two for the victory while Boston’s Jimmy Foxx and Pinky Higgins homered in the fourth.
The article describes a wet Saturday at Claten high and Franklin with Roose veltt close behind. The field featured top contenders from two schools and the event delivered a strong display of sprint and track action despite rain.
In Indianapolis AP Wild Cummings set a new track one lap speed record at 125.139 mph, surpassing Leon Duray. He also posted a 25 mile qualification at 123.445 mph, breaking Milburn Shaw’s prior 25 mile mark as Shaw joined the field for May 31 trials.
Rex Mays of Glendale California had earlier set the fastest 25 mile qualification time. In 1935 he averaged 120.736 miles an hour for a similar distance.
War Admiral overhauls Pompoon in a fierce stretch drive at Pimlico to win the Preakness in a head to head finish. Kurtsinger pressed the colt as Pompoon battled to the rail, but War Admiral found an extra effort past the wire to prevail.
LOWDEN The remaining schedule for the Eastern Iowa league lists games from May to August. Matchups include Dizon at Mechanicsville, Lise bos at Lowden, Calamus at Wheatland, Clarence with byes, and numerous visits between Clarence Lowden Lisbon Wheatland Dixon Calamus Mechanicsville and other towns.
In St Louis Washington University tops the Missouri Valley Conference track meet with 45 42 points, defeating Oklahoma A&M who scored 43. Drake is third with 26 points and Grinnell fourth with 30 as about 2000 fans attend. no records are set.
Philadelphia and New York offense fuels a 3 2 Chicago Cubs loss to Cincinnati. pitchers Coffman and Mullins noted. Smith and Johnoson credited with wins. umpire crews listed. game duration about 1 hour 55 minutes.
St Louis defeats Pittsburgh 4 to 2 in front of 13 000 as a ninth inning rally elimines two run deficit. Handrey fumble sparked a two run rally while Dizzy Dean closed out the Pirates after a rough start by Harrell. Todd extended his hitting streak to sixteen games as the Cardinals cut the pennant gap to two and a half games.
Kansas State College topped the field with 69 points to win the triangular meet in Ames. Minnesota finished second with 48 points and Iowa State totaled 45.
Bob Feller rejoined the Cleveland Indians after earning his high school diploma. He said his pitching arm is sore around the elbow but can still throw, with rest needed until soreness subsides. He expects to start throwing again Monday under Manager Steve ONeill’s guidance.
Former Iowa letter men named to the committee to reorganize the Hawks club led by Bruce E. Mahan. Members include Walter L Stewart Glen Devine Dr Wayne G Foster Dr Frank R Peterson F G Higbee and E G Schroeder. They study Big Ten club bylaws and plan new laws for the June 1 meeting.
In Maquoketa Dysart beat Maquoketa 6 2 while Brooklyn edged Oxford Junction to reach the title game. The final between Dysart and Brooklyn was postponed due to rain. Score by innings shows Dysart leading 4 0 0 1 1 and Brooklyn 3 0 6 0 0 with final tallies reflected in the game table.
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