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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1936

Page

10

Indiana Wins Western Conference Meet Under Hayes Painless Style

Indiana University tops the Western Conference track meet with star Don Lash setting mile and two mile marks. Coach E C Hayes credits his painless competition philosophy as Tommy Deckard and Jim Smith add points. Ohio State trails Michigan tied for second as Jesse Owens completes a four event sweep for the Buckeyes.

Olumbus Indiana University E. C Billy” Hayes Don Lash Tommy Deckard Jim Smith Hayes Don Michigan Indiana Ohio State Bucks Jesse Owens Owens

Iowa School for the Blind Competes in National Meet

The Iowa School for the Blind took part in the national telegraphic track meet for schools for the blind in Winton. Merle Landis predicted the team could place fifth with 18 points as 61 boys entered from the Iowa school, competing against about a dozen U.S. schools.

The Gazette Winton Iowa Charrles Greenwood Vincent Joynt Robert Rollins James Tanner Pierce Knox Edward Jurevitz Merlin Eggers Gerard Sheplee Forrest Smith Richard Kenney Arthur Baldwin Baldwin Cedar Rapids United States

Frolic Club Beats Harvesters 6 to 1 in Night Game

The Frolic club softball team defeated Deere Harvester of East Moline 6 to 1 on Frolic field. Dunbar homered for Frolic in the third as Elias started the rally, Moore and another homer in the fifth, and Timmy added a sixth inning tally. The pitching duel began with Bill Jones versus Dunbar.

Frolic Club Deere Harvester East Moline Ill Bill Jones Don Dunbar Elias Dunbar Moore Timmy Dere Harvester Jones and Muller

Lowden And Grand Mound Unbeaten In East Iowa League

In East Iowa league play Lowden remains undefeated with three victories while Lisbon drops to third after losing to Grand Mound. Highlights include B Miller hitting a home run for Lisbon Island and Shelton hitting two homers for Grand Mound. Full Sunday results list Calamus and other teams with players named in the box scores.

Lowden Grand Mound Iowa Lisbon Yachaleend E. Meier H. Hazen Olsen Christensen Sherman

Marengo Defeats Amana Nine 7 to 6 in Seven Inning Contest

Marengo’s baseball team evened the series with Amana by a 7-6 seven inning win. Amana banged out seven hits to Marengo’s four, with Black and Hohn each driving two hits. Marengo plans to schedule more games as Zimmerman Vogt and Deichler Hohn were the battery.

Engo Marengo Amana Black Hohn Zimmerman Vogt Deichler

Chapman Wins First Round in British Amateur at St Andrews

Dick Chapman of Greenwich Connecticut defeated Kenneth W. Greig of St Andrews one up in the opening 18 holes as the British amateur championship began under cold rainy conditions. C J H Tolley eliminated American T Boardman 3 and 1 to set up a second round match. Match play continues all week at the famed course where W Lawson Little previously won the title.

ST. Andrews Scotland Dick Chapman Greenwich Conn W. Lawson Little T. Boardman South Hamilton Mass Little

Ruth’s Final Season Homer Burst In Pittsburgh Recalled

One year ago Babe Ruth staged his last dramatic ballfield gesture by blasting three homers in Pittsburgh off Red Lucas and Guy Bush. The piece notes Hal Trosky’s power for Cleveland, Tony Lazzeri’s rebound with the Yankees, and the rise of Buddy Lewis in Washington as DiMaggio shines for New York while the Italian trio shines for the Yankees.

Babe Ruth Pittsburgh Red Lucas Guy Bush Bush Ruth Boston Braves Tony Lazzeri Yankees Tony Yanks Lazzeri New York Italy Joe Crosetti Joe DiMaggio San Francisco DiMaggio Buddy Lewis Washington Senators Cecil Travis Lewis

West’s misplay seals contract despite strong double

East and West vulnerable, South crafts a clever four spade bid after North doubles. West’s double is sound if partner holds a minor spade honor, but over-ruffing and poor play wreck the defense. The article analyzes bidding logic, declarer play, and missed opportunities to win two trump tricks.

XPERT West East South North Declarer

Twenty Five Drivers Qualify For Indianapolis Auto Race

In Indianapolis AP report twenty five drivers qualified for Memorial Day speedway race as trial tests were postponed by rain. Al Miller of Detroit led Saturday's qualifiers driving a Boyle special at an average speed of 116.138 mph for the 26 mile run.

Indianapolis al Miller Detroit Boyle

Oelwein Club Blanks Manchester 10 to 0

Oelwein took advantage of twelve hits and six Manchester errors to win ten runs. Rathbun led with a double and a triple while Smith allowed only three hits in five innings before being relieved.

Oelwein Manchester Rathbun Smith

Pitcher Rathbun Delivers No Hit Bid Through Five

Rathbun worked a no hit ball through five innings as Shepard the loser allowed thirteen strikeouts while four runs came in the fifth on singles a two-base hit a bunt and an error. Oelwein used reserves after the big inning.

Rathbun Shepard Oelwein

Clarence High Defeats Stanwood 2-0 in Picnic Clash

Clarence Ia Clarence high baseball team beat Stanwood 2 to 0 in a well played game ending the community picnic. Taker the veteran Card hurler allowed three hits and ten strikeouts. Gallmeyer the visiting pitcher held locals to two runs on seven hits.

Clarence Clarence High Stanwood Taker Gallmeyer

C Y O Softball Doubleheader Tonight At Frolic Field

The league leaders St Wenceslaus face St Patrick's in the opener at 7 45 p m on Frolic field. Immaculate Conception meets St Ludmila's, which upset St Patrick's last week. Both east side teams aim to extend unbeaten records in this twin bill night.

St. Wenceslaus St. Patrick’s Frolic Field Immaculate Conception St. Ludmila’s

Local Rifle And Pistol Club Granted Charter

The Cedar Rapids Rifle and Pistol Club in Iowa has been granted a charter by the National Rifle Association, the sport’s national governing body, according to an announcement issued on Monday.

Rifle and Pistol Club Washington, D. C Cedar Rapids National Rifle Association

Nazi Rifle Club Affiliated with National Association

The club lists charter membership of fifty five with officers Charles Kosek president Earl Waffle vice-president David S Th minutes secretary John L Gilmore treasurer and Emil Mikulas executive officer. It is one of about active rifle and pistol shoots clubs affiliated with the Nazi Rifle association.

Charles Kosek Sixteenth Avenue Earl Waffle David S Second Avenue Secreta John L. Gilmore Johnson Anne NW Emil Mikulas Twelfth Avenue Nazi Rifle Association

Center Point Downs Troy Mills 9 to 3

Center Point blanked Troy Mills 9 to 3 on the home diamond Friday afternoon. A final regular season game is scheduled at Den City Thursday with a season finale at Central City on May.

the Gazette Troy Mills den City Central City

Golden Ply Blow Out Protection Ad Pitch

An old style ad touts Golden Ply tires with heat resistant features to prevent blistering and blowouts. It claims Silvertowns offer greater safety and comfort with extra mileage and costs no more than standard tires.

Goodrich Silvertowns

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