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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1942

Page

12

Raiders Win Madison Opener in Tight 2-1 Victory

Bryan Stephens pitched three hits in a 2-1 win at Madison as Cedar Rapids tops the Blues in a tense duel. The decisive runs came on two unearned Madison errors, with Wally Rospond homering for Madison’s lone score. Cliff Mapes contributed key baserunning in the victory to keep Cedar Rapids atop the Three-Eye standings.

Bryan Stephens Madison Blues Cedar Rapids Madison Wally Rospond Cliff Monaco Mapes Anmeenee Kahn Freibureer Frazier Serrey Wanee Geecory Stephens Ronovaky Janet Zydowsky Dudas Stroud Peterean Chumles Madmen Gregory Manes Sacree Kahn Peterson Madson Chumicy Balis Chumiey Janetta Reapond Zodawah Amelies Clacke Donovan Senators Browns Vshington Souls Muncrief Washington United Pofahl Chartak Vernon Campbells Hudson McQuinn Ernon Estatella Estatella Repass Vernon Chirtak Pofahl Letton Washington T. Ows Ansex Hudson Tiscan Stewart Quinn Bratt Cininnati Philadelphia Waner M.m'c Johnson Derringer Cincinnati Lamanna Joost Litwhifer GI Deng Groasqopalker RKO Etten Oost Rey Alker Haas Bice Rifices May Derringer Anes Philadelphia Bincinoatt Olf Derringer Son Can Derrier A Ballantant Narlick Pemelil

Twin Bill Tonight At Hill Park

Fans can watch two games for one admission as the league leading Raiders host the Madison Blues tonight at Hill Park. This Ladies Night offers women 10 cent tax tickets or grandstand entry at 16 cents. First game starts 6 p.m. and lasts nine innings. the second game begins about 20 minutes after.

Raiders Hill Park Madison Blues

Raider Comeback Wins In Ninth In Extra, Wild Play

Mapes doubled and scored when a fielder mishandled a ball in the ninth to push Madison past Hill Park. Stephens struck out seven for Madison while Chumley held Hill Park scoreless into the eighth. The game featured calm play with no disputes between teams.

Madison Team Shows Improvement In Night Of Double Bill

Fred Clarke and Josh run the ball game as Walter Millies of the Blues, a former major leaguer, moves fast with a strong throwing arm. Phil Seghi fields sharply in the sixth, Janet makes a slick eighth-inning double play, and Pat Seerey logs seven center field putouts though an error mars one at bat. Pat O'Dea, released from Wilkes-Barre, hopes for another chance, while George Riczel and Winslow Stroupe start tonight's double header.

Raider Mapes Kahn Phil Seghi Peterson Walter Millies Millies Mitt Madison Joe Frazier Dudas Frazier Gregory Respond Stephens Hill Park The Blues Zydowsky Janet Pat Seerey Pat

Standings and results from the Three-Eye League

Cedar Rapids 10 2 percent 76 Evansville 5 6 458. Sortefield 11 4 .733 Decatur 4 9 308 Waterloo 7 8 .407 Madison 3 9 182. Results Thursday Cedar Rapids St Madison 1 Decatur 4 Waterloo 3. Friday Madison at Cedar Rapids Decatur at Waterloo Springfield at Gransville.

Pet. C. Rapids Evansville Sortefield Decatur Waterloo Madisons Cedar Rapids Madison Springfield Gransville

National League standings and Friday schedule

NL teams listed with records and percentages. Postponements noted for Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Boston. Friday games include Brooklyn at New York and Boston at Philadelphia a night game.

League Standings and Schedule Highlight Baseball Notes

American League standings show New York 22 wins 18 losses leading with 22 405, Philadelphia 18 22, Cleveland 22 14, St Louis 16 16, Washington 13 20, Chicago 12 21. Noting results Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 11 Detroit 3 Washington 5 St Louis 2. Friday games Detroit at Chicago and St Louis at Cleveland night games scheduled.

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Prep Nines Reach Semi Final Round In Iowa Championship

Dowling of Des Moines and Anthon won first round games and were set to meet Friday in the semi finals of the Iowa high school baseball tournament. Regional results include Mason City routing Pisgah and Anthon overpowering Whit Cheer 7 to 4 with strong hitting.

Whit Cheer Mason City Pisgah Pitelunyg al di Marea Ats

Knights of St George win thriller for league leadership

In a junior league clash Knights of St George toppled Troop No 27 3 to 1 after a tied regulation seven innings. Open league Friday features Moose vs Becks, Link Belt Speed er vs Wilson and Company, Cherry Burrell vs Jowa Manufacturing, and Armstrong vs Jamitor Equipment Bees.

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Van Horne Ends Season With 6-2 Victory

Van Horne high school closes the season at 8 3 with a 6-2 win over Blairstown. Don Nolan pitched five hits and added two doubles while fanning 8 over eight games. Blairstown’s Lloyd Paulson doubled and tripled. Ray Steenhouse led Van Horne with a .364 average.

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Nova Savold Bout Delayed One Day By Weather

Promoter Mike Jacobs announced the Lee Savold versus Lou Nova heavyweight bout will be held Friday night instead of Thursday due to weather. Weigh ins showed Nova at 203 and Savold at 189 pounds. Jacobs expects about 20 000 fans and a 50 000 gate with roughly half for navy relief.

Washington Lee Savold Lou Nova Joe Louis Mike Jacobs Nova Des Moines Savold Jacobs Navy Relief

Watkins Koszta baseball game set for Sunday

Watkins basebll team will face Koszta here Sunday at 3 p.m. Battery will be Stramer and Lisle for Watkins.

Koszta Watkins Stramer Lisle

Baseball Scores From Saturday Across Leagues

American Association games show Toledo beating Kansas City 3-5 and Minneapolis Souleville defeating Columbus 4 0. St Paul won 63 Indianapolis in a 10 inning affair with Souleville.

Toledo Kansas City Minneapolis Souleville Columbus Satwauk St. Paul Indianapolis

McGraw System Yields to Power Hitting in Baseball

The national pastime shifts away from McGraw era tactics as power hitting leads the majors. New York and other clubs favor big swings over small-ball, while old guard teams adapt or fade. Horse racing notes compare Whirlaway and Alsab with praise for both, noting Alsab’s Derby strength and Preakness win.

John McGraw Whirlaway Alsab Whirhiway Allab Hkely Whirlaway Spredster

Big Six May Act To Use Freshmen in Conference Sports

Kansas City AP reports a limited Big Six plan to allow freshmen with 14 hours credit to compete after March 20 and junior transfers with 54 hours to join varsity teams upon enrollment. Faculty representatives will review the proposal, already approved by athletic directors.

Kansas City Juniotr College

Franklin Golfers In State Tourney

Golfers from 17 Iowa high schools will compete in 18 hole medal plays for state honors at the Iowa State college course. Schools include Ames Atlantic Cedar Falls Cedar Falls Teachers High Cedar Rapids Franklin Clinton Davenport East Des Moines Roosevelt Des Moines Fort Dodge Harlan Keokuk Os kaloosa Ottumwa Spencer Spirit Lake Webster City.

Ames INS Towa Lyle Quinn Iowa High School Athletic Association Atlantic Cedar Falls Teachers High Cedi Rapids Franklin Clinton Davenport East Des Moines Roosevelt Des Mores Fort Dodge Harlan Keokuk Oskaloosa Ottumwa Spencer Spirit Lake Webster City

Major League Box Scores and Umpire Names

Box score notes listing losing pitcher Traut and umpires Casarella Pipgras and Summers. Time 2 Ol.

Traut Cassarella Pipgras Summers

Pastor Gunning for Another Title Shot

New York AP Rapid Robert Pastor seeks another shot at Joe Louis as he faces Tami Mauriello at Madison Square Garden. About 12 000 fans expect the bout while Mauriello hopes to end Pastor’s early-round vulnerability. Odds run 7 to 1 against Mauriello.

New York Joe Louis Rapid Robert Pastor Madison Square Garden Tami Mauriello C.W.T Rapid Robert Louis Joe Billy Conn Bob Army Mauriello Maurielo Gus Lesnevich

Women's Golf Standings and Results From League Matchups

Heek's beat CG ft Food Market 2 0 as Hutchinson's won, while Standart Glass defeated Security Labs 34 13 and Ai Gareuh upset Hutchinsons 24. Wentworth edged Lowe Mutual 23 5, with Woolworth and Jown Mall posting other scores in the league results.

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Ban on Chartered Buses Won't Hurt Three-I

DES MOINES AP The Three I league faces no impact from a ruling banning chartered buses for minor league teams after June. President Tor Fairweather says all Three I clubs own their buses and the league could be affected only if gas rationing spreads to the Middle West.

Fairweather DES Moines Office of Defense Transportation Tor Fairweather Middle West

Coach Weatherwax moves from Troy Mills to Wheatland

Wheatland school board hires Charles Weatherwax as the new coach for the coming year. Weatherwax has coached at Troy Mills since last fall and will relocate with his family this weekend to Wheatland.

Troy Mills Charles Weatherwax School Board of Wheatland Weatherwax Troy _Mills

Bonham Rounds Out Season With Fourth Shutout Win

New York Yankees pitcher Ernie Bonham tossed his fourth shutout, extending a six game winning streak in a 1 to 0 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Bonham allowed three hits and kept Sox runners from advancing past second as the Yankees pulled ahead in the American League race.

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Grinnell Net Ties Cyclones in 3-3 Tennis Duel

Grinnell and Ames State battled to a 3-3 tie in a postponed tennis match. Sterling Lord and Ralph Hart won both singles and doubles for Grinnell as Dick Young and Milt Salzman contributed in key matches.

Grinnell Sterling Lord Ralph Hart Dick Young Milt Salzman Ames Crew

Badger Nine Faces Northwestern in Key Big Ten Series

Wisconsin seeks two wins to stay in contention for the Big Ten title as Minnesota and Ohio State games loom. Purdue hosts Minnesota to end the season while Wisconsin rides a modest record after a recent loss to Chicago and aims to finish strong in the weekend series.

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