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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1933

Page

6

MacFarlane Wins Metropolitan Open. Bunyan Second

Willie MacFarlane, the veteran Scot from Tuckahoe, New York, captured his second Metropolitan Open title with a final 72 for 291 total on Winged Foot West. Paul Runyan finished runner-up at 292, while Dick Metz came in third at 294 with Olin Dutra fourth after a 76 in the last round and an ace earlier.

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Brilliant Field in Indianapolis Race

Indianapolis race opens with a star field led by Fred Frame, Louie Schneider, Louie Meyer and Slim Corum. Cummings tops qualifying at 118.421 mph for 25 miles. Triplett clocks 117. Frame's record 104.1444 mph may fall as fuel limits force more pit stops in the 500 mile classic at the speedway.

Henry Melemore United Press Sta Indianapolis Gar Wood Speedway Fred Frame Louie Schneider Louie Meyer C C (Slim) Corum Tommy Milton Frame Wild Bill Cummings Ernie Triplett Cummings Triplett Tripetti

Indiana Trackmen Sweep Hoosier Meet at Butler

Indiana University won the Indiana state college track meet with 661 points, taking nine of fifteen events. Purdue finished second with 41 points, while Notre Dame 36, Depauw 10, Butler 4, and others earned minor placings. Meet records fell in discus, half mile, shot put, and the mile relay. Charles Hornbostel led with two firsts.

Indianapolis Indiana University Indiana State Butler University Purdue Notre Dame Depauw Butler EnarInam Hanover Ball State Indiana Central Charles Hornbostel Indiana

Juniors Win Wellman High Class Track Meet

The Wellman high school junior class won the intramural track meet after a coin flip decided the tie with the senior class. The sophomores placed third with 34 points and the freshmen scored 3.

Wellman High The Gazette Wellman Wellman High School

Yankees Rally With 12-Run Eighth To Beat Red Sox 15-11

The Yankees exploded for 12 runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Red Sox 15-11. Boston had nine hits while Cleveland shaded the Indians 6-0 as Lloyd Brown walked five and his reliever Welch issued one, ending the game with a flurry of free passes.

Yankees Sox Red Sox Cleveland Indians Indians Lloyd Brown Brown Ae Welch

Navy Crew Wins Triangle Regatta At Charles River

The Navy eight defeated Pennsylvania and Harvard in the Charles River regatta. Navy led by Charles Francis Adams Cup after a late spurt, finishing just over a length ahead of Pennsylvania with Harvard third. Times were Navy 8:08, Penn 8:08 2-5, Harvard 8:11 3-5.

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Well Known Wapello Lawyer Harry Weaver Dies

Harry O Weaver 67 a leader in state and national Republican circles and longtime attorney in Wapello died at his home Saturday afternoon He was born in Cairo Louisa County in 1866 and earned a law degree from the University in 1892 He moved to Wapello immediately after graduation and was married to Ann Neuse at Centersville He is survived by his wife and son William O Weaver Jr

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Lucas Pinch Hit Homer Drives Redlegs Win

Lucas delivered a pinch hit homer with two on to lift the Redlegs to victory as Medwick collected a triple a double and a single in four at bats. Wild Bill Hallahan limited the Phillies to eight scattered hits and one run.

Lucas Redlegs Medwick Wild Bill Hallahan Philadelphians

Walford Beats Newhall in Season Final

Walford finished its baseball season by defeating Newhall 4 to 2 in ten innings on the Newhall diamond. Pitcher Walford fanned eleven, allowed seven hits, while Newhall’s Stelling struck out ten but walked eleven. Walford won nine of twelve, captured the Benton county tournament, and advanced to the district tourney second round.

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Seventh Grade Wins Junior High Meet at Casefield

The seventh grade track team defeated the eighth graders 43 to 37 at Casefield Srrid in Washington. Ingh Point winner with 23 markers took firsts in the 50, 100, and 440 yard dashes and the half mile run, plus a second in high jump and third in the 220. Harvey led the second grade with victories in 220 yard dash, high jump, broad jump and seconds in 50 and 100 yard dashes. Biting of the eighth grade won the pole vault.

Washington Casefield Srrid Harvey

Wisconsin Beats Northwestern 7-6 in Big Ten Finale

In Evanston, Wisconsin rallied in the ninth inning to score four runs and defeat Northwestern 7 to 6 in the season finale. Key contributors included Pace and Harris with late offense for the Badgers.

Evanston University of Wisconsin Northwestern Tod Hrs Wisonsin

Harbert Delivers No Hit Effort In Oilers Victory

Harbert pitched a no hit game as the Oilers triumphed aided by thirteen hits from the lineup. Cities Service Legion shocked the Three Minute Cereals 13 to 1, scoring in six of seven innings. Draft received a free pass and scored on an error and fielder’s choices, while the Oilers racked up runs throughout the game.

Harbert Cities Service Legion Kincaid Hrrbert Malvon Bednack Rietz Craft Amy Harner Howe Rosenbaum Pai Bal OW Harbert Zits Riremit Briike Byarbert Zotho Rowser Pitcher Riety Pires

Little Six League Set to Open Season Next Week

Hawkeye report notes Fayette county teams form the Little Six league formerly known as the Little Eight. A booster game is on tap today with a dense schedule listing matchups including Jones Wadena Arlington Elgin Hawkeye West Lnian and others across July.

Little Six League

Destructive 1930 Dry Spell Sets Record

The 1930 drought surpassed all prior records in 95 years of weather bureau data for duration and aridity, marking the driest period on record.

Weather Bureau

Sonnenberg The Man Who Revived Wrestling Game

Gus Sonnenberg, a former Dartmouth football star and world mat champion, is credited with reviving wrestling. He headlines Monday against Jack Hackenschmidt in a modern grappling showcase. The card also features Karel Zbyszko vs George Mack and Bobby Burns vs Steve Savage. Monday’s show closes Fryrear’s season, with advance tickets honored from Friday’s cancelation.

Were Gus Sonnenberg Ed “Strangler Lewis Milwaukee Boston Dynamiter Jack Hackenschmidt Strangler Dartmouth Gus Particu Karel Zbyszko George Mack Mack Zbyszko Karol Bobby Burns Minneapolis Steve Savage Chicago Johnny Fryrear

Trojans Sweep East Track Meet Contests

At the East track meet, Princeton's Benthorn won the 1500 meters, Stanford's Spitz set a high jump mark, and Odell Manhattan led in the javelin. Other winners include Lavalina California LA in the 400, Little William and Mary in the broad jump, Laborde Stanford in discus, and Banthron Princeton in the 900 meters.

Gray Stanford Dean Harvard Benthorn Princeton Mangan Cornell Crowley Manhattan Nordell New York University Ffth Vipond Lavalina California Los Angeles Jones Pennsylvania Warner Yale Ablewich Southern California Tonipa Spitz King van Osdel Brown Woodbury Dartmouth McNaughton Pitkin Columbia McKenzie Werntz Colgate Brasley William and Mary Ryan McCluskey Fordham Barker Finch Grodman Pierson Atth Grady Kane Parsons Calvin Heyman College of the City of New York Laborde Dunn Thord Harevard Healey Jefferson University of California At Miller Deacon Stanford Graber

Missouri Valley Net Tourney Schedule for 1933 Announced

ST LOUIS UP Missouri valley tennis schedules for men and women for 1933 were released by the Missouri Valley Tennis association. The opening meet is June 10 and runs through September 2 with thirty meets across divisions and sections. The Valley championship finals occur at the Fort Smith Tennis club courts in Fort Smith Arkansas. Sectional events include Des Moines district men June 12 Oklahoma state men June 20 Greater Kansas City men June 26 Iowa state men July 19 Kansas state men August 14 Independence hosts Kansas state junior open June 26 Oklahoma City hosts Oklahoma state junior championship August 14 Kansas City hosts Greater Kansas City junior tournament.

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Sumner Golfers To Play At West Union Today

Sumner golf club members visit West Union Country Club for the first in a series of dual and triangular invitation tournaments. The event aims to showcase northeastern Iowa golfers and West Union’s new golf course.

Sumner West Union West Union Country Club Iowa

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