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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1937

Page

6

Feller Returns to Form as Indians Top Red Sox 7 4

Cleveland uses six pitchers led by Bob Fellers in a ninth inning rally to beat Boston 7-4. Feller, back from arm troubles, allowed one hit for his portion and exited after facing one batter as manager Steve ONeill cited rough command. The win gives Cleveland the opener of the series and features strong offense from Trosky Hale and Foxx.

Bas Cramer Bob Steve O'Neill Lloyd Brown O Neil

Western League and National League standings and results

Standings and results from the Western and National Leagues. The Western League shows Davenport Des Moines Cedar Rapids Sioux City Waterloo and others with multiple 7 4 records and Monday results. The National League lists teams like Chicago St Louis Pittsburgh and Philadelphia with current win percentages and Tuesday and Wednesday games noted, including rain delays.

Atc. Rapids S.isr Leland Des Moines Cedar Rapids Siourn Rok Island Waterloo Sioux City Davenport Cedar Rapice Chicacolis St Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Pittsburch Philadeisma Baston Cincanati Chicago Boston Wol Phile Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Phiadellonia Cleve New York Loufis Washington Philadelphia Milwaukee Columbus Minapolis Louistille Kansas City Paul Wishy Inc Napolis

Athletics Edge Tigers 8 7 on Dean's Eighth Inning Homer

Philadelphia report describes Youth 1.1 Chubby Dean delivering a go ahead three run homer in the eighth inning to lift the Mackmen past the Detroit Tigers 8 to 7. Peters walked and Moses was hit by a pitch to set up the rally as Elden Auker pitched for Detroit.

Philadelphia Chubby Dean Athletics Mackmen Detroit Tigers Peters A’s Moses Elden Auker Ned Bob Johnson Duke University Les Tigers Harry I

Washington Nationals vs Browns nine run thriller recap

Washington edged Cleveland 8 to 7 as the Browns struck early and tied late. Key plays included Tre Browns driving in runs and Washington uncharacteristic errors opening the door for late Browns offense led by Beil and Stone.

Lost Nation Downs Maquoketa 5–0 in season opener

Lost Nation defeated Maquoketa 5 to 0 on its home field in the opening baseball game of the season. Maquoketa’s battery included Davis Fist D Ales and Roamer. Lost Nation’s lineup featured J Fleraming Mohr and T Flemming. Next game is Sunday at Oxford Junction. a May 21 Friday night game hosts the Shreveport Giants from Shreveport.

Speral Last Nation Maquoketa Davis Fist D Ales Roamer J Fleraming Mohr

Winthrop Knocks Off Center Point Four to One

Rennie Decker's early RBI tied Center Point 1 1 but Winthrop pulled ahead with a late inning opener. Fisher delivered key support as Winthrop secured the 4 1 victory in a tense game at Wawre Valley, with strong defense and clutch hitting.

Garette Winthrop Rennie Decker Fisher Winthrop Wawre Valley Poe

Warneke and Cards Top Giants 4 3 in St Louis

Lonnie Warneke win number five in the season as the St Louis Cardinals beat the New York Giants 4 to 3. The Giants scored all runs in the first on a Moore double and Ripple homer, while the Cardinals answered with Mize homer and two runs in the second and two in the seventh. Owen drove in key runs with a single and a fielding error helped seal the win.

ST. Louis Lonnie Warneke St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Warneke Giants Joe Moore Jim Ripple Cards Johnny Mize Pepper Martin Durocher Mickey Owen Owen Bartell New York Bartellss Criosa Lrowach Mooredf O'T. Moore Rippie Medwick Omirelle Mancuso J'Du'ocherss Leshe Warnekep Ctiemanp Danning Whitehead Schumacher New Yorks St Louis Ripple Mixe Gutteridee T Moore Moore Brown Mize Gutteridge Castleman Whiteheado McCarthy

Northwestern Wins Big Ten Golf Title for First Time

Sid Richardson, a 20 year old sophomore from Creston Iowa, led Northwestern to its first Big Ten individual golf championship as the Wildcats claimed the team title with 1244 strokes. Michigan took second with 1253, Minnesota third at 1271, Wisconsin fourth at 1290, followed by Iowa and Purdue tied at 1307. Individual scores for Iowa players included Gordon Cure 178-87-86-33 332, Ed Shelledy 83-82-84-74 323, Harold Skow 84-81-80-80 325, Wilam Thomson 79-87-84-77 327, Dick Hoak 83-81-86-86 336.

Chicago Sid Richardson Creston Northwestern Waldcats Michigan Thomas E. Trueblood Minnois Wisconsin Iowa Purdue Towa Gordon Cure Ed Shelledy Harold Skow Wilam Thomson Dick Hoak

Worthington Leads In Maquoketa Loop

DYERSVILLE The Maquoketa Valley Loop featured Worthington seizing the leadership after two strong starts. Worthington beat Monticello 7 to 3 behind solid pitching by Butch Krueger, as Davenport took the loss. Manchester edged Hopkinton 4 to 3 in a well played day with sharp fielding.

Dyersville Maquoketa Valley Worthington Butch Krueger Monticello Davenport Manchester Hopkinton Pete Worthington Yccoo Mar’ Cello Nea Verna Brest Drerey Montire

Wisconsin Defeats Iowa Netters 4-2 in Madison

Wisconsin tennis beat Iowa 4-2 on Monday in Madison. The Badgers won two singles matches and two doubles to secure the victory while Iowa managed two singles wins.

Madison, Wie University of Wisconsin University of Iowa Hawkeyes Wisconsin

Minnesota To Be Iowa Homecoming Foe November 6

The University of Minnesota will again be Iowa’s homecoming opponent in 1937. The game is set for November 6 at Iowa Stadium. Iowa will host Michigan on October 23 for Dad’s Day and Indiana on November 13 as American Legion Day.

Iowa City University of Minnesota University of Iowa Iowa Stadium Michigan Iowa Indiana

Cedar County Gun Club Holds Trap Shoot at Fairgrounds

The Cedar County Izaak Walton League Gun Club held its first trap shoot at the Cedar County fair grounds on Sunday. Thirty two shooters and about one hundred spectators attended with Wally Stephen son of Hillsdale winning high score 143 of 150 including 50 handicap.

Tipton Cedar County Izaak Walton League Cedar County Fair Grounds Wally Stephensom Hillsdale Max Evans Ottumwa Charles Heaton Fairfax Chet Williams Grinnell Lyle Stephenson DeWitt M. Marcussen Rock Island Tom Spenke Walcott Ray Burkett Serel Taylor Washington Washingington R W. Simon Watergo Dr. H. E. O'Neal

Grinnell Golfers Fall to St Ambrose in 12-6 Loss

Grinnell college golfers suffered their fifth defeat of the year as St. Ambrose defeated Grinnell 17 to 6. Doubles matches led by Trapkus and Von Maur for St. Ambrose and the Grinnell pair Lundgren and Sloan won one set.

Grinnell St. Ambrose Grinnell College Ipienkus St. A Lunderen von Maur Sloan I'S. Fits Donegan Link Hertsburg Trapkus Lundgren Sioan Donegan and St A el- Ne Hertzburg

Davenport Beats Des Moines 3 to 2 in Rain-Shortened Game

Davenport Blue Sox toppled Des Moines Demons 3 to 2 before 3,000 fans as rain halted play after eight and a half innings. Floyd sparked the early lead with a first inning triple, then Gebo allowed the tying runs as Des Moines pushed across two in the third. Swigart held Davenport to six hits while Des Moines collected 11 off Swigart. Box score and details note a benching of Davenport manager Jack Fitzpatrick for disputing a call on Flood’s shoestring catch.

DES Moines Davenport Blue Sox Demons Blue Sox Davenport Floyd Flood Gebo Swigart Clarke Finch Hall Peddicord Martinez Hughes Traweek Jack Fitzpatrick Ollie Anderson Gorham Sox M’tinez Peddie Alalre Olh Ghes Prevostdf OlTraweek VanG'port OlGorham Cerretticfe Morgan W.menke Swigartp J Menkec Bissonette Gebdop Finck Cerrett J. Menke Davenport Wevee Des_ Moines van Camp Allaire Des Moines 10. Runs Responsible for—Plood Ployd Cgebo Menke Itcher Cerrett Toughes Unpiver Wwinatiel Anderson

Radio Programs on Air Across Networks in Morning Schedule

Morning radio lineup lists NBC WEAF CBS WJZ and others featuring sketches by Homespun, Love and Learn, Briar Revue, and Maria espil guests, plus educational talks on land grant colleges, farm and home hour, and current events. Afternoon and evening shows include orchestras, variety programs, and public interest segments with prominent hosts and guests across NBC CBS WABC WBBM KMOX WGST WCCO stations.

NBC WEAF William Hiram Foulkes WJZ CBS WABCO WBBM Kmoxx WGST WCCO Weaf Chain Ree Jane Behrke WJZ Chain Gail Bunday WABC Morton Bowewner ABC Knox Wering James A Parrell Cheirman Mail Foreign Trade Ames Brate Matton Charlies Finley Caegeomatic Towa State Oncer Kane Towa Milton Charlier Icbs Airbreac Lee Gordon Oreh Weaf Char Mist Marre Werbem KMOX Werd Vollis Josef Broe Pak INBC Michael Birange Lorenzo Jones NBC Weap Nat Congress of Parents and Asin —Henry E Sig Rrist Johns Hopkins University NBT Lera Madeson Phillips Cestor Archer Harry Koearr Gen Orch NBC Ruste Dorr Leon Goldman Orch CBS Wabc Top Hatters Orch Weaf Oracemand Beatty Pater Stirling Amos N Andy Wes Franx D_Roosevelt White Vinnie Love Warner Maryland Snbc One Man‘s Family Beatrice Lillie Rickey Orch Cavalcade of Africa Thomas A. Edison Don Voorhees Orch Wayne Kingorch Famous Actors’ Guild Helen Menken Secon Ken Murray Oswald Bhirley Ross Marlyn Stuart Lud Gluskinorch Wecco Town Hall Fred Allen Portland Hoffa Peter van Steeden Orch NBC String Symphony Prank Black Lily Pons Andre Kostelanetz Orca David Ross Wbbm Pe Kmox WOCO WOC Jessica Dragonette Charles Kuilmann al Goodman Orch WAEC WHBM BMOX WGOST avace-Merk Warnow Orch Buccy Clare For Rongamith Sue Vance BicCune Bill Thompson Harold Peary Shorty Carson Clark Dennis Edward Davies al Shortorch Babe Ruth WABRC Wwoc Jimmy Kemper Cooperative Enterprises Jacob Baker Commites On Cooperatives Eddie le Baran Orch WAP Jack Fulton Pranklyn MacCormack Carlton Kelsey Orch WEAP Chan Benny Berigan Weap Charm U of Wisconsin Clarence Dykatra Harry , A. Bullis Aas Carifion Cecil Burleigh Frank Dailey WABHC O Henry Busse Orch den Bester Orch Anton Seeks Low Breeze Orch Red Nichols Orch Sherman Arch KGO Eddie House cEs

Rock Island Beats Waterloo In Tight Baseball Clash

Rock Island edges Waterloo 3 to 2 as Oetting and Graves lead with a triple and a homer. Larson and Michaels add run support with consecutive doubles, while Hemenway and Radon duel on the mound in a 1.30 game.

Waterloo Rock Island lNoover Becker WrI'mson Blackst'k Larson Cosbey Mack Michael Graves OjClark Clementirf O/Kennedy Mocur Hem'way atRadon Clementi Cilark Michaels

Lamb and Lyle Named Iowa Track Co-Captains

Iowa City. Bush Lamb and James Lyle were elected co captains of next year's Iowa track team. Lamb, a javelin titleholder and versatile jumper, and Lyle, a premier half miler timed under 1 35 this season, are juniors set to follow veteran sprinter Andy Dooley.

Iowa City Bush Lamb James Lyle Iowa Lamb Lyle Andy Dooley Centerville

Decorah High Defeats Ossian 24 to 1 in Baseball Clash

Decorah High beat Ossian 24 to 1 Tuesday. pitcher Ed Omdahl threw a no hit no run game until the seventh inning, aided by two singles an error and a passed ball for Ossian's lone run. Omdahl fanned ten. Decorah totaled 17 hits 24 bases off Ossian pitcher Sersland.

The Gazette Decorah Decorah High School Ossian Ed Omdahl Omdahl Sersland Baltes Decou

Purdue Victor Over Wabash Nine 7 to 6

Purdue edged Wabash College 7 to 6 as two ninth inning misplays sparked the rally. Breslin, Purdue third baseman, homered, and Helss Downey Malaska Sprede water Preatin Vanduzer contributed for both sides in a tense Crawfordsville game.

Purdue Wabash Crawfordsville Ind Wabash College Breslin Wabash We Helss Downey Malaska Spredewater Preatin Vanduzer

Marion To Sponsor Independent Team

The Marion Indians have been working out at Thomas Park for two weeks and are forming a fast semi pro team. Teams in the area wishing to schedule Sunday games with the Marion nine should contact Glenn McGowan.

Marion Indians Thomas Park Marion Nine Glenn McGowan

Brandon High Beats La Porte City 9 to 6 in Season Opener

BRANDON The Brandon baseball team defeated La Porte 9 to 6 in their first game of the season played here Sunday. Rain held off as Brandon secured the win with strong pitching and timely hits.

Brandon la Porte City la Porte

Softball Scores in Church Leagues and Standings

In CHURCH B LEAGUE action St Pauls MOM and Calvary Baptist split a 4-3 result with Whitmore Elam and Ralston Myers contributing. Central Park Presbyterian beat Bliss Cain Dubbdert Porter 6-0, while First Christian edged Second Christian 2-1. CHURCH A LEAGUE saw Calvary Baptist win 9-8 over First Evangelical as Baren Lutheran Trinity Metheclay and others posted scores.

St. Paul's Calvary Baptist Whitmore L. Elam Ralston Morgan and Myers Bethany Congregational Central Park Presbyterian Bliss Cain Dubbdert Porter

Raiders Clip Sioux City 21 to 2 in Fourteen Run Triumph

Howard Crossley and Keeney led the Raiders to a one sided win over Sioux City. Goldie Howard homered tripled and doubled while Cap Crossley added a triple and double. Jinks Keeney posted two singles and a double as Seattle’s attack produced double digit hits. Van Fleet hurled well and the Raiders exploded with six runs in the fourth and seven in the fifth to coast to the lopsided victory.

Goldie van Fleet Corral Raiders Sioux City Goldie Howard Cap Crossley Jinks Keeney Red van Fleet Cowboys Sorrel Van Flippen Huff Cedar Rapids Chartak Crossley Howard Cap Lahman Plummer Bill Timm de Forest Filbert Keeney Thomas Timm Mr. Timm Mr. Newlin Fiippen Muff Sehineki Trommer Monahan Wiklund Krote Ory Wa Newlin Ween Newlin Dar Rapids AB Chartak Man Z & de Forest Flibert Ceeeoone Gasaway Wee Re Keeney Ce A Sloux Menard Stoung City Ans Reapeere Chartek Crossley Dard Lehman Gassway van Fieet Mull Krole Sheck van T van Leet Imm Hite Mhanmpee Tebia Geme

Garrison Students Win Sports Letters and Awards

Garrison High School celebrates players earning varsity letters for basketball and baseball. Girls team captain Earlene Baum wins the star award. recipients include Marion Gross Charlotte Scott Lucile Kirkwood Charlene Runyon Marion Merchant Helen Scott Hazel Davis Margaret Gardner. Boys letters go to Ted Harmon star winner Myron Walt Hart DuWayne Schirm Wayne Henkle Everett Mack Dean Gilliat Marvin Ballhorn. baseball-only honors to Max Dyal Don Offt and Harold Alcott.

Garrison Miss Daggerts Earlene Baum Marion Gross Charlotte Scott Lucile Kirkwood Charlene Runyon Marion Merchant Helen Scott Hazel Davis Margaret Gardner Bernard McIllrath Ted Harmon Myron Walthart DuWayne Schirm Wayne Henkle Everett Mack Dean Gilliatt Marvin Ballhorn Max Dyal Don Offt Harold Alcott

Chicago Beats Indiana 14 to 6 in Big Ten Baseball

University of Chicago despite three Indiana errors exploded for a four run third inning and added five in the fourth to topple the Hoosiers 14 6. Harvey Lawson homered with two aboard in the first as Chicago moved into sole lead with six wins and one loss while Indiana dropped to six starts without a defeat.

Chicago University of Chicago Indiana Hoosiers Illinois Harvey Lawson R.H. E. Indian Chicaro Healer L. Steiger B. Greiger Langon Amundsen Reynolds Shipway

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