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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1940

Page

2

Raiders Edge Plowboys In 3-3 Tie Up Start At Hill Park

Raiders pull out a 3-2 win with Chief Reynolds striking out ten as Moline rescues a late rally. George Bink hits a homer for the Raiders while Reynolds locks down the win and Workman Frierson and Bink shine in the outfield.

Bink Homer Joe Marek Hill Park Chief Reynolds Reynolds Tonae Raiders Workman R Marquardts Frierson Platt Hershey Fiore Moline Semerak Foth Marionetti Stasey Hooper Waterloo

Grinnell College to Initiate Eight Honor G Track Golf Members

Grinnell Edward Stone of Des Moines, head of the Honor G club, announced eight track and golf athletes to be initiated as members. Track letter winners include George Finch Chicago and Richard Knowlton Oak.

Grinnell Edward Stone Des Moines Grinnell College Athletic Honor Society George Finch Chicago Richard Knowlton Oak

Park Men Win Group Membership Through Golf Team Activities

John Moon of Kansas City Ross Natare of Chicago Paul Patterson of Mitchellville and Fred DeBartecle of Chicago as manager. Robert Nieman of Des Moines and Donald Ruliffson of Minneapolis won membership in the group through their varsity golf team activities.

Goodman and Willcox Qualify as Open Spots Claimed

Cedar Rapids golfers Charles Burkart and Johnny Jacobs failed to win Open spots at Omaha in qualifying. Johnny Goodman and Pat Willcox earned the two Omaha berths after strong rounds at Happy Hollow despite windy conditions and Jacobs finishing with a 73 in the final round.

Omaha Charles Burkart Johnny Jacobs Cedar Rapids Johnny Goodman Pat Willcox Waterloo Burkart Willcox Goodman Happy Hollow Jacobs Iowa Field Club Pat Willcoy Charles Burkhart Cedar Rauids John J. Jacobs Wini Eddie Hoblit Council Blufta Wa Jack Pollard Max Ouch Hap Hollow Ap Ih Gene Milbourn Bill Schuchart Frank Cormac Bangess al Betster Grand Island Karl Hogan Council Blals Hal Rowrie Neqkirk Lincoln Rs Robert Linder Lincoln Ralston

Jones to Box Powell on Des Moines Card

Henry Jones from Fort Dodge will box Des Moines light heavyweight Al Powell in a six round bout in Des Moines on June 3. Promoter Pinkie George announced Eddie Simms of Cleveland and Cyclone Lynch of Denver in the 10 round main event, with both fighters in Des Moines training.

Des Moines Henry Jones Fort Dodge al Powell Pinkie George Eddie Simms Cleveland Cyclone Lynch Denver Colo Simms Lynch

Yanks Start Rally In Major League Box Scores

American League box score notes Meduick and Galan for the Yanks with Leiber and G Russell combining for two runs. S Martin Mize and Stolen base by Galan with sacrifices by G Russell Hack and left on base for St Louis. Bowman loses after 7 runs in 6 innings while Passeau works 2 frames. Umpires Klem Goetz Reardon. Time 2 09.

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Red Peppers Hot Sport Chatter by Tait

Brooklyn manager Leo Durocher praises the home crowd at Hill Park, saying fans back players through wins and losses. The piece also notes umpire views, Evansville vs Cedar Rapids, and potential roster moves as Three Eye league teams prep for the season.

Red Peppers Hot Sport By Tait Leo Durocher Brooklyn United Press Durocher Brooklyn Rooters Lippy Cedar Rapids Hill Park Clinton Ollie Marquardt Ollie Tony Kaufman Umps Tony Evansville Boston Bees Detroit Tigers Bob Coleman

Upper Iowa Clinches Fifth Straight Loop Title

Captain Darrel Riddle pitched four hits as Upper Iowa defeated Luther 6 to 2 to secure their fifth consecutive Iowa loop championship. Castor drew a walk, Harkins singled, Alderson doubled to start the scoring in the fourth, and the Peacocks added runs in the fifth and sixth frame. Luther threatened with a fourth inning run and a fifth inning homer by McDonald.

Gazette Fayette Darrel Riddle Upper Iowa Luther Iowa Carey Peacocks McDonald Luther Upper Iowa

Three-Eye League Standings and Scores Report

Standings show Springfield Cedar Rapids Madison Clinton Moline Decatur Waterloo and Evansville near midseason with rain causing postponements. Tuesday fixtures include Moline Cedar Rapids Evansville Waterloo Decatur Clinton Springfield Madison and adjacent baseball style box scores for multiple clubs.

Unclear Sports Scores from Monday Card

Fragmented results show Columbus defeating Louisville 2 1 and Indianapolis beating Toledo 5 4. Minneapolis 4 Kansas City 3 as Milwaukee hosts St Paul. Wet grounds noted.

Pei Pet Kan City Columbus Minnpolis Louisville Indopolis Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Kansas City Wet Grounds

Reds Win Two But Can't Snare Lead

Cincinnati split a pair with Pittsburgh as the Reds lost ground to the Dodgers who shut out Philadelphia. Bill Posedel and Claude Passeau pitched well and Detroit beat Cleveland 6-1 as Buck Newsom struck out nine in a five run win. The Yankees edged Washington 5-0 behind Spud Chandler while the White Sox outslugged the Browns 7-5 with Ted Lyons pitching.

Bob Coleman Cedar Rapids Bees Coughlin Marno Evansville Lady Luck Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Whitey Moore Joe Beggs Pittsburgh Jim Turner Philadelphia Phillies Bill Posedel New York Giants Boston Bees Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Claude Passeau St. Louis Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Buck Newsom Cleveland Mike Naymick Red Sox Philadelphia New York Yankees Washington Senators Spud Chandler Charley Keller Joe DiMaggio Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Ted Lyons Sox

Two Hawk Golfers In Intercollegiate Tourney

Des Moines captain Jim Hoak and Havre Mont. golfer Martin Everson began training for the national intercollegiate golf championships at Manchester Vermont, June 25 29. Iowa City list names the two Hawkeyes selected by Coach Charles Kennett to represent the university in the national meet.

Iowa City INS Jim Hoak Des Moines Martin Everson Havre, Mont Manchester University of Iowa Charles Kennett Hawkeye

Softball Season Begins in Columbus Junction

Softball opens May 30 in Columbus Junction with Danville visiting the high school field at 8 p.m. Officers elected are Ding Marshall as manager Shorty Williams as captain Stanley Lantz as secretary and treasurer.

Columbus Junction Ding Marshall Shorty Williams Stanley Lantz Danville

National Open Golf Qualifiers Announce Finalists for Cleveland

More than 1,100 players across the nation competed for 139 spots in the National Open at Cleveland starting June 6. Favorites like Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen earned entry, while past champions and notable names faced tough local qualifiers. Benny Hogan and Jock Hutchison both failed in Chicago and Philadelphia trials, with several longshots vying for the 17 available Cleveland berths.

Cleveland Freddie McLeod Chick Evans Willie MacFarlane Billy Burke Benny Hogan Texas Hogan New York City Frank Strafaci Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen Johnny Farrell Johnny Goodman Sam Parks Tony Manero Pacific Coast John Montague Chicago Jock Hutchison Jock, Jr Philadelphia Joe Kirkwood Birmingham Ala Byron Nelson Denny Shute Craig Wood Bud Ward Sam Snead Johnny Bulla Ralph Guldahl Dick Metz Paul Runyan Jag McSpaden Ky Laffoon Ed Dudley Henry Picard Harry Cooper Horton Smith Sam Byrd Clayton Heafner Wilford Wehr New York

Evansville Pummels Waterloo Hawks 12-1 in Monday Tilt

Evansville beat Waterloo 12 to 1 as Boehringer held Waterloo to five hits. Evansville scored seven runs in the fourth and fifth after Hansman walked into trouble. Five Waterloo errors aided the rout and several games were postponed by rain, including Decatur-Clinton and Springfield-Madison.

Boehringer Waterloo Evansville White Hawks Hansman Bees Decatur

Iowa U Announces Athletic Awards Amid Varsity Honors

The University of Iowa board in control of athletics announced major and minor awards for track and tennis, plus numerals for track baseball swimming and football. Named major awardees include Cameron Campbell Edward Ellijott Merlin Erickson William Lenz Karl Ryerson Arthur Schlauder Carl Schnoor Henry Vollenweider and James Wilson with Lenz elected team captain.

Iowa City University of Iowa Board Cameron Campbell Edward Ellijott Fort Madison Merlin Erickson Waukon William Lenz Karl Ryerson Dyersville Arthur Schlauder Downers Grove Louis Wuri North Tonawanda N. Y Charles Baker Davenport Hyman Booth Ors Moines Leonard Fuller Cedar Rapids William Goenne Edward Lewis Des Moines Meyer Markovit Robert Machael Clinton Robert Wilson George Vacik West Branch Her Jack Kenney Harold Lind Ottumwya

Ely Blue Sox Top Cedar Rapids 4 2 in Sunday Tilt

The Ely Blue Sox defeated the Cedar Rapids Bunnies 4 to 2 on Sunday. Ely posted 9 hits to Cedar Rapids 7, with Berry and D Loepp catching for the Bunnies and Stahle and Sladek handling pitching for Ely.

Ely Ely Blue Sox Cedar Rapids Bunnies The Bunnies Berry D. Loepp Bunnies Battery Stahle and Sladek

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