Raiders Rally to Split Doubleheader With Decatur
Cedar Rapids Raiders drop game one 5-6 then cruise to a 6-0 victory in game two led by Hershey and Workman long range hitting. Ollie Marquardt captained at second base as Harold Irelan watched from the stands.
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Hogan Captures 1940 National Open Crown Despite Pain
Benny Hogan won the Goodall round robin event of 126 holes, earning $1,000 and moving within reach of Jimmy Demaret on the 1940 earnings list. Hogan endured arm pain after lifting clubs, fell earlier in the week, and led by a margin never relinquished as Snead and Sarazen trailed in the final standings.
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Snead
Sarazen
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Paul Runyan
Nelson
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Coe seniors receive coveted C blankets at chapel
Moray L. Eby, Coe athletic director, presented the C blanket to nineteen senior letterwinners. Awards, given by the Student Council, honored a list of seniors including Wayne Baden and Clem Carney among others at a chapel ceremony.
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Don Martin
Blue Hill
Ned
Roy McHugh
Cedar Rapids
Uarry Mehlan
Blue Island
Warley Moore
Davenport
John Tprasch
Fort Madison
Roy Roughton
Des Plaines
Jim Lent
Williamson
Bob Smith
Alhiat
George Starcevich
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Fred Wonster
Eagle Grove
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College hurler signs with Springfield club
The St. Louis Browns announced the signing of John Pacotti, star pitcher at the University of Illinois, for their Springfield Three-Eve league club. Pacotti completes his college career with a win over Indiana and is expected to join Springfield after earning his degree next month.
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Atkins Nine Defeats Norway In Eighth 2-1
Special to The Gazette reports one Inna Valley league game Sunday due to rain. Atkins beat Norway 2-1 in the eighth inning as Richards drove in the winning run with a two base hit followed by a later error. Schulte and Frimmel scored for Atkins. Lab and Keiper contributed for Norway.
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Basler Joins Cedar Rapids Card for Des Moines Meet
Vance Basler the Crolden Gloves champion from Iowa City will box for Cedar Rapids Thursday night at the Memorial Coliseum against Des Moines. Basler brings top amateur credentials including two Golden Gloves runner ups and a near-knockdown of Joe Louis rival Joe Maxin in Chicago. tickets are on sale at Curry’s with ringside seats 55 cents and general admission 36 cents.
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Hawk Nine Beasts Outstanding Year Despite Title Loss
TOWA CITY INL Although out of the running for a third straight Big Ten baseball championship the University of Iowa nine Monday had a chance to set the best won lost record since Otto Vogel began coaching in 1925. The Hawkeyes have won 16 and lost 3 with four victories over Western State Teachers and Minnesota in the final two series could reach 20 wins and 3 losses versus last year’s 19 and 5.
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Otto Vogel
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Viola Defeats Martelle 9–8 In Final Game
Viola completes season with a 9 to 8 victory over Martelle. Secrist leads both teams with two doubles and a single in four at bats. Secrist and C Hoge form the battery for Viola as Martin and Robertson play for Martelle.
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Umps and discipline draw strong opinions in baseball
The column laments umpire abuse in the Three-Eye and Texas leagues. It argues for stricter penalties, including expulsions and fines, to curb arguing over judgments and protect players and fans. It highlights behavior of Decatur and Springfield clubs and praises firm officiating. It also notes Vance Baster’s inter city boxing prospects for Cedar Rapids and Des Moines.
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Tony Kaufman
Springfield
Art Scharein
Hill Park
Cedar Rapids
Major League Box Scores Radcliff Swift 2 Hayes McCoy 2
Box score details list Radcliff and Lands homeruns with Gal laches McCoy also homer, Gallagher and Lands steal bases, double plays Hayes to Siebert, pitchers Reser and Ross, umpires Gessel McGowan and Kills, time 2:08, wild night. Runs batted in credited to Lombardi Werber F McCormick and others.
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Dyersville and Guttenberg Triumph in Maquoketa Games
In Maquoketa Valley league action Sunday Dyersville defeated Strawberry Point 4 to 2 in seven innings, while Guttenberg beat Farmersburg 13 to 3. Wearhing Cascade and Monticello Elkport games were rained out.
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Central City Edges Center Point 12 to 10 in Valley League
In the lone Sunday game of the Wapsie Valley league Central City defeated Center Point 12 to 10. Memorial Day schedule has three postponed games. details mention Sebre and Central City with players Schenk Bolton Heefner and Willers.
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Pitching and hitting notes from Cincinnati at Boston game
Strincevich took the loss as Boston beat Cincinnati 4 to 3. Miller and Lombardi homered for Boston while Strincevich pitched through 8 hits with several sacrifices. Callahan, McCormick and Coffman had notable hits as Hassett and Warstler contributed in the field and on the bases. Umpires were Pinelli Goetz and Reardon. time 48 minutes.
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Joost Goodman
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Warstler
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Boston
Walters
Strincevichi Callahan
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Springfield Browns Top Clinton After Double Win in Three-Eye
Springfield Browns reclaim first in the Three-Eye with a Sunday double against Clinton, taking the first game 9 4 and the nightcap 6 3 amid rain delays. Waterloo dropped to last after an 8 7 loss to Moline. Madison split with Evansville, taking the opener 17 9 before Evansville rallied for a 3 2 win in the nightcap.
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Tom Jones
Waterloo
Madison
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Coe Trackmen clinch second straight conference title
Coe College sealed its second consecutive conference championship as 43 of 56 points came from sophomores and freshmen. Key scorers Walt Kinch Everett Stoutner John Altfillisch Bill Davis Eldon Levis boosted the effort, with future potential highlighted by freshmen Bob Nicholson and Dick Arnold.
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Everett Stoutner
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John Altfillisch
Bill Davis
Eldon Levis
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Grinnell
Bob Nicholson
Dick Arnold
Phils Turn Backs On National Loop Cellar
Phillies franchise renews competitiveness as Doc Prothro rebuilds lineup with added bridge and young pitchers. The team shows bite but pennant odds remain uncertain.
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National Loop Cellar
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Quaker City
Doc Prothro
Rex Mays Wins Pole For 1940 Memorial Day Indy Race
Rex Mays of Glendale California earns pole position at the Indianapolis speedway by posting an average 127.845 mph despite wind and rain hampering qualifying. The day featured a rough mix of high winds and wet track conditions that slowed speeds below expectations.
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Championship Qualification Under New Arrangements
The text notes that all schools within a two or three year period may qualify, but whether they can meet the championship criteria under those arrangements remains to be decided by the committee.
Y M C A Swim School Sees 42 Pass Test
In Cedar Rapids the first week of the annual Y M C A swimming school drew 288 boys from the east half. 42 passed the 20 yard test. West side boys start four lessons Mon Tue Thu Fri with Charles Gibson in charge and helpers.
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George Elliott
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Betty Carruthers
White Sox Boost Waterloo Roster With Two Infield Additions
The Waterloo White Hawks of the Three-I league add infielders Joe Gedzins from Oklahoma City and Douglas Stack from Shreveport. Gedzins came in the Don Kolloway deal and hit 231 with a .958 fielding percentage in 121 Texas league games. Stack batted .295 in 12 games. The club also announced releases including Walter Gorski Zorko Ray Lewis Gregory Lippold and Joe Coatar.
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Arthur Hale
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Jonesboro
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Notre Dame
Elgar Smith Named Coach At Hazleton
Fayett e Hazleton hires Elgar Smith, Upper Town senior from Nora Springs, as coach of basketball and baseball for next year. He serves as president of Alpha Delta Alpha fraternity.
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Vinton Golfers Win Triangular Meet
Vinton high golfers won the triangular meet with a team score of 246 led by medalist Fred Bruegeeman who shot 83. Teammate Glenn Reed added an 84 as Cedar Falls and Marian competed.
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All Games In Little Eight Are Rained Out
Special in The Gazette notes Sumner AIL games in the Little Eight league Sunday were rained out and will be played at a later date.
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North Liberty Softball Loses 17 to 14 at Home
North Liberty fell to Lone Tree 17 to 14 on Sunday with Richard Ratchford hitting a grand slam. Iowa Supply of Iowa City is scheduled to play here next Sunday.
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Standings and results from the Three Eye League
Standings show Pett Springfield at 9 2 while Decatur 7 6. Clinton 4 6 Madison 5 se C. Rapids 4.514 Moline TiaAliz Evansville 7 6 538 Waterino 11 loo. Sundays Cedar Rapids 4 6 Decatur 6 9 Madison 7 1 Evansville 9 4 Springfield 0 6 Clinton 4 1 Moline 8 Waterloo 7. GAMES MONDAY Cedar Rapids at Decatur Madison At Evansville Clinton at Springfield Waterloo at Moline.
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Sunday Baseball and standings wrap with mixed results
Sunday results show Washington over Chicago 12 to 10 and Cleveland 5 to 1 over New York. St Louis beat Philadelphia 10 to 4. Boston defeated Detroit. New York beat Cleveland in a late matchup. Several doubleheaders and weather affected schedules across leagues.
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