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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

3

Bad pitching and six errors doom Cedar Rapids in 9-7 loss

Naymick’s deceptive pitching and six fielding errors cost the Cedar Rapids Raiders the Bloomington series game 9-7. Eddie Marleau hurled relief and Bink sparked offense with a double triple and walk, while Marquardt and Browne added two hits apiece in a late Raider push that fell short.

Naymick Cedar Rapids Raiders Bloomington Taylor Walsh Gehrke Eddie Marleau Peck Adams Walls Skarski Stewart Galle Marleau Marquardt Skurski Gallo Pike Cedar Rapids Bink Jones Roggino Browne

Unusual Javelin Showdown Shifts to Finals Drama

Ed Walters of Grinnell failed to qualify in prelims with 129 feet but coachs dispute led Cornell to concede fifth spot. Walters then dominated finals with 165 feet 10 inches winning the event as teammate Howard True took second. Grinnell collected eight points.

Ed Walters Grinnell College Cornell Les Duke Pioneers Walters Duke Dick Barker Howard True Grinnell Carr Paula Earl Flash Davenport Machael Ames Michael

Canadians Lead in Egg Consumption per Capita

Canadians annually consume more eggs per person than any other nation, reflecting a strong domestic demand. The data highlights a consistent dietary preference across the country.

Michigan Favored In Big Ten Track Title Defense

Michigan, 16 time Big Ten outdoor champion, is favored to win a third straight title at the Western Conference championships in Ann Arbor. The meet features record bids in discus, shot put, pole vault, and mile relay, with Watson retiring from track to join Joe Louis in June and Hoyt leaving for Yale.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Ferry Field Arlie Macks Wisconsin Michigan Big Bill Watson Ohio State Watson Wolverines Joe Louis Charlie Hoyt Yale

Coe Tennis Team Defeats Luther 4-2 on Local Courts

Coe college tennis coach Willis Lamb led the team to a 4-2 win over Luther on Wednesday afternoon. In singles Woodward (Coe) beat Matthies (Luther) 4-6 6-4 ae, Sauer (Luther) defeated Moon (Coe) Luther's Dennis lost to Coe's Love Heimdahl defeated by Coe. In doubles Matthies and Sauer (Luther) defeated Nicholas and Woodward 6-4 1-6 6-3, Rogers and Dennis beat Moen and Heimdahl 7-5 6-3.

Willis Lamb Coe College Luther Woodward Coe Matthies Sauer Moon Dennis Love Heimdahl Nicholas Rogers Moen

Dizzy Dean motivokes Cubs arms with throwin guidance

Dizzy Dean urges Clay Bryant to keep throwing to shake soreness and regain speed and confidence. Bryant and Dean both face mystery injuries. X rays show no clear cure, and experts admit Bryant cannot throw at full strength while Dean believes throwing is the cure.

Chicago Dizzy Dean Clay Bryant Chicago Cubs Clay Dean Diz Bryant Bill Lee Cubs New York Giants

Elson Praises American League Over National League

Bob Elson told over 500 University of Iowa men that the American League is far superior to the National League. He claimed the Chicago White Sox could have won the pennant in the other league and praised Bob Feller as having the fastest fastball and a record-breaking curve.

Iowa City Chicago White Sox Bob Elson Chicago University of Iowa Elson Iowa Bob Feller Cleveland Indians

Alburnett Pirates blank Springville in 3-0 win

The Alburnett Purple Pirates defeated Springville 3-0 on Springville field. Battery combos were Groves and Reed for Springville and Hense and Thomas for Alburnett.

Alburnett Alburnett Purple Pirates Springville Groves Reed Hampton Hense Thomas

Major League Box Scores Chicago Boston

Box score notes Chicago Bejma Homer leads 6 to 0 win over Boston Dietrich yields 9 as Diners gloss over 9th inning. Savory play by finney.

Baseball score and player replacements in Chicago game

Totals 71165726 Totals 62 1057.20 Batted for Hamlin in 6th Ran for Sington in 8th Batted for Hutchinson in 9th Chicago 002 314 001 060 009 000 00-9 Coscarart Durocher Gleeson 2 Herman Bartell Todd Runs batted in Lavagetto Durocher Koy Camilli Sington Coscarart Herman Hack Hartnett G Russell Leiber 3 Galan 2 Two base hits Camilli Leiber Hudson Coscarart Higbe B Herman Galan artell Three base hits Stolen base Durocher

Hamlin Sington Hutchinson Chicago Hack Coscarart Durocher Gleeson Herman Bartell Todd Lavagetto Durocher Koy Camilli Hartnett G. Russell Leiber Galan Hudson Higbe B.herman Artell

Industrial softball and baseball scores from New York and St Louis area

Baseball box scores show J Brown Jurges Martin Danning Ott Medwick Bonura Mize Moore Demaree Gutridge Whitehead Owen Schumer Weiland Lohrman Shoun Coffman King McGee StPadgett Cooper and pitchers Schumacher Eiland and others. Industry league softball results note Curley pitching six strong for Iowa Manufacturing in a 9-0 shutout of Merchants National and other lopsided games across breweries and factories.

New York St. Louis K’pouris J.brown Jurges Martin Danning J.martincf Medwickit Bonura Mize J.mooreif Oislaughter Demaree Whiteh'd Owen Schumer Weiland Lohrman Shoun Coffman McGee Cooper Oktetse Danning Ott Whitehead Demaree Moore Gutteridge Utte Cagicise Orifices Ild Schumacher Eiland Magerkufurth, Stark and Stewart Curley Ace Moundsman Iowa Manufacturing Merchants National Bank Iowa Hall Manufacturing Light Company Leonard Eye Cherry Burrell Speeder Machinery Standard Bakery Eye and Miller G. Brousard and Womacka L. Barnes

Eight Schools In Fight For Baseball Title

In the Iowa high school baseball tournament eight teams vie for the pennant as four upper bracket games open. Gov. George A. Wilson to throw first ball at 1:30 p.m. Everly is favored after 16-0 run. Rockwell City makes first state tourney appearance. Irwin and Conesville meet, Fayette also plays, with lower bracket games set for Friday including Rockwell City vs Winthrop and Madrid vs Tama.

Manson Iowa George A. Wilson Everly Irwin Rockwell City Conesville Fayette Winthrop Madrid Tama

Farr Knocks Out Gains in Fifth Round Return Fight

In Cardiff Tommy Farr returned after two years to defeat 37-year-old Larry Gains by technical knockout in the fifth round. Both men weighed 204 pounds and Gains retired with a damaged hand after Farr built a commanding points lead. Farr drew a 30,000-strong Welsh crowd.

Cardiff Tommy Farr Larry Gains Gains Farr

Guernsey Boys Beat Victor 8-6 In County Showdown

GUERNSEY The Guernsey high school baseball team defeated Victor 8 to 6 on the Victor diamond Tuesday. Pitcher C Rieck and catcher E Morton starred for Guernsey while Fetzer and Fetzer formed Victor's battery. C Hinrichs led Guernsey hitters with four hits.

Guernsey Victor Iowa C. Rieck E. Morton Fetzer C. Hinrichs

Toddville And Coggon Lead Wapsie Valley

Schedule of Wapsie Valley league games set for next Sunday lists Coggon at Alburn Springville at Toddville Winthrop at Lafayette and other matches. Event details include standings and approximate point totals for teams such as Lafayette Winthrop Springville and Alburn.

Toddville Coggon Wapsie Valley Gazette Alburnett Alburn Springville Winthrop Lafayette

Springfield Breaks Waterloo Club 6-0 in Nine-Inning Clash

Springfield extended its winning streak to eight with a 6-5 victory over Waterloo. Two hits and two errors produced the decisive runs in the seventh after a close game. Springfield catcher Ernie Keller suffered a minor head injury when struck by a bat swung by Waterloo first baseman Escobar.

the Gazette Springfield Ill Waterloo Ernie Keller Escobar Rumsey Reinhart Meyers DeJarnet Hausman Filkert Stevens Weber Keller Vavrek Payton Palmer Neighbors Steinbeck Ashmore Fil- Falk Stevens Kert Neibers Ste Fe Filbert Bell Scobar Deets Sams Street Murphy Yankees Browns Johnny Berandino Red Sox White Sox Joe Cronin Boston Owen Tresh Radcliff Bejma Chicago Jack Wilson Walter Masterson Philadelphia Sandlors Washington Detroit Buck Newsom Tigers

Bees Stop Evansville Streak With 11 9 Victory

Moline handed Evansville a 11 9 defeat to snap a six game win streak in a loose game. Urban and Eastham hit inside the park homers for Evansville Bees. Ripley relieved as Evansville attempted a ninth inning rally. Line score details listed.

the Gazette Evansville Ind Moline Urban Eastham Bees Ripley Ogc Sc Tonensacs Totaro Steiner Lambert Javery Diehl Reed

Clinton Giants Rally To Take 9 7 Win In Decatur

Clinton Giants overcome a two run deficit by scoring five times in the ninth inning. Ramsey led with two triples and two singles as Hal Koopman allowed no score in the eighth before the late rally.

Gazette Decatur Ill Blondy Ryan Clinton Giants Commies Hal Koopman Ramsey Giants R. H. E. Orreeed Sin Ea Adeandee

De Sales Boys Beat Castalia 37 to 9 in Kitten Ball

OSSIAN The De Sales kitten ball team defeated Castalia 37 to 9 on Tuesday. De Sales high school boys baseball suffered a 3 to 1 defeat at Castalia.

Gazett Ossian de Sales Castalia de Sales High School

Standings and results in the Three Eye League

The standings show Evansville 10 wins, Bloomington 7, Springfield 9, Cedar Rapids 6, Decatur 8, Waterloo 6, Clinton 7, Moline 5. Wednesday games: Bloomington 9 Cedar Rapids 7, Clinton 9 Decatur 7, Springfield 6 Waterloo 5, Moline 11 Evansville 9. Thursday games: Cedar Rapids at Bloomington, Clinton at Decatur, Moline at Evansville, Waterloo at Springfield.

Evansville Bloomington Springfield Cedar Rapids Decatur Waterloo Clinton Moline

Baseball Standings and Results: Early 1900s Odds and Scores

The standings show teams like New York, Washington, and Boston with win percentages listed. Game results include Chicago defeating New York in ten innings, and Washington beating Detroit. Several schedule notes mention upcoming games and locations such as Philadelphia, St. Louis, and New York.

St. Louis New York Chicago Boston Detroit Washington Cleveland Philadelphia

Major League Baseball Standings and Results

W L Pet standings show St Louis Chicago Cincinnati New York Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Philadelphia and others. Wednesday results include Cincinnati 6 Boston 1 Philadelphia 7 Pittsburgh 3 New York 9 St Louis 5 Chicago 9 Brooklyn 9 in 19 innings with darkness and remaining games listed.

W. L. Pet W.L St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati New York Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Philadelphia Ww. W. L. Pet Kan City Columbus Minnapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Minneapolis

Cubs to Pennant Hope with Dean and Higbe Additions

Manager Gabby Hartnett adds two starting pitchers to the Chicago Cubs Dizzy Dean and Kirby Higbe. Dean shows return form in relief with five innings of scoreless work against Brooklyn Higbe delivers seven scoreless innings in relief vs the Dodgers and builds a strong relief record. If both replicate their promise the Cubs could chase another National League pennant.

Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs Cubs Dizzy Dean Kirby Higbe Dean Higbe Birmingham Moline Brooklyn Dodgers Hartnett Ol’ Diz Boston Dodgers Earl Whitehill South Carolina Dntver INS

Arnovich Leads National League Hitting Race

Mor ris Arnovich of the Phillies went 5 for 5 to lift his batting average to .425 and fuel a 7-3 win over the Pirates. The column highlights his hustle for a last place club, paired with Hugh Mulcahy’s five-hit pitching as key factors in Philadelphia’s season. The page also notes other games, including Bucky Walters guiding Cincinnati to a 6-1 victory, the Giants beating the Cardinals 9-5, a 19-inning tie between Brooklyn and Chicago, and a 4-3 Yankees win over the Browns.

New York Phillies Little Morris Arnovich Arnovich Pirates Phils Hazelton Hugh Mulcahy Bucky Walters Cincinnati Boston Bees Fred Frankhouse Harry Craft Giants Mel Ott Hal Schumacher

Dentists Develop Novel Golf Ball Repair Method

Iowa City dentists Dr. Jesse Ward and his son J. H. Ward have devised a technique to repair cavaties in golf balls. They cleanse the cut with chloroform, dissolve gutta percha in more chloroform to create chloro percha, inject it into the wound, wrap the ball with string, and let it set for an hour resulting in a smooth surface ready for play.

Iowa City Jesse Ward J. H. Ward

Worthington Edges Monticello 6-5 In Tight Nine

Worthington high edges Sacred Heart of Monticello 6-5 as a decisive run in the bottom of the seventh breaks a 5-5 tie. The Worthington lineup tallied five runs off Nordman over five innings before Stoll shut the door in the sixth and seventh.

Monticello Worthington High Sacred Heart of Monticello Nordman Stoll

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