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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1942

Page

16

Blas Monaco Delivers Big Bat in Rapids Victory

Blas Monaco drove in key runs and stole third as Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield 6 to 5 to extend their first place lead. Mapes started the scoring with a homer, Monaco added a double and single, and Bryan Stephens allowed limited Springfield offense before departing in the eighth. The clubs meet again Thursday and Friday as Waterloo visits Memorial Park for a twin bill.

Cliff Mapes Raiders Monaco Gregory Mapes Springfield Bryan Stephens Andy Anderson Stephens Litzinger Stuart Smith Lucas Riegel Coleman Martin Jimmy Adair Cedar Rapids Waterloo Menace Sars Rechi Freihureer Frazier Krerey Excel Poe Maniey Ee Estridge tAdalr Coleman Mar Imbie A Anderson Ktwart Bee Benenen Getzinger Baneteece Arit Frarter Amrion Bane Hills Smilih Menaco Ree Bane Mame Rune Anderson Maem Frieburser Seahi Fratter aye—Rimbie O Ett Gregery Frieburner Freiburger Cedar Rapids IV Springfield A Stephene Reigel r—Siwact Donovan Ark Big Gun Raider Blas Monaco

War Takes Its Gridiron Toll

War stories blend with sports notes as Marty Servo and Ray Robinson trade records at the Garden. Tulane seniors enter All-star ballot. Navy service shapes college stars. Belmont horse feed costs rise. army and defense shifts hit local sports rosters.

Hugh Fullerton New York Marty Servo Ray Robinson the Garden Robinson Marty Ray Tulane Arch Ward Chicago Trib Jack Isaacs Langley Field Army Belmont West Philadelphia Evening Ledger Bob Bowie Jefferson Barracks Lowry Field Bob Amos Menton The Fort Worth

Warmerdam Invited to Five-State Track Meet

Cornelius Warmerdam world pole vault record holder is invited to compete at the five-state sectional track and field championship in Kansas City on June 6. The meet is arranged by the Missouri Valley Association.

Kansas City Cornelius Warmerdam Missouri Valey A

Standings and results from three-eye league and national league

Standings show Madison Waterloo Cedar Rapids Decatur Evansville and Madison atop the three-eye league with mixed results. National League results include New York 6 Philadelphia 2 and Brooklyn 4 Boston 1 among others with teams trading wins and losses.

Three-Eye League W. L. Pet

Springfield Misses Chance To Go Ahead In Series

Springfield lost 11 to 5 to Cedar Rapids after a late rally fell short. Mapes and Anderson homered for Cedar Rapids while Decatur beat Evansville 7 to 4 and Madison defeated Waterlooo 5 to 3.

Springfield Teresa Browns Cedar Rapids Red Raiders Mapes Anderson Decatur Evansville Bees Madison Waterlon

Victor High Honors in Two Sports Awards

Victor High announces athletic awards across two sports naming players in girls basketball Fern Tuttle Dorothy Miller Ruth Anne Rohrer Elsie Chittens and Ebyrdene Mohr plus Donita Fruendt Vir Sinta Fomine. Boys basketball recipients Nay Machman Robert Farrey Duane Mohr Loren Shas Craig Davis Ronald Coats Clayton Teufel Robert Oehelivre. Baseball recipients Robert Farley Duane Mohr Clayton Rohstedt Craig Davis Metin Nace Loren Shaw Robert Ocherstree Clayton Teufel. Other honorees include Heb Benton Herbert Newhaus Lowell Jack Melvin San Hulie.

Victor High Fern Tuttle Dorothy Mller Ruth Anne Rohrer Elsie Chittens den Ebyrdene Mohr Donita Fruendt Vir- Sinta Fomine Movs Nay Machman Robert Farrey Duane Mohr Loren Shas Craig Davis Ronald Coats Clayton Teufel Ropert Ropert Oehelivre baseballs—Robert Farley, Duane Mohr Clayton Rohstedt Crate Davis Metin Nace Loren Shaw Robert Ocherstree Claveton Teufel Heb Benton Herbert Newhaus Lowell Jack Melvin San Hulie

Local school track woes spark reader letter

A Cedar Rapids reader criticizes city facilities and scheduling after Cedar Rapids high schools underperform at the Ames state meet. He argues rest between late season meets and better local facilities are needed, citing Roosevelt Wilson McKinley and Franklin schools and Coe College hosting meets.

Ames Coe Barzely Franklin MeKinley Roosevelt Tait Wilson McKinley Cedar Rapids Marion Mt. Vernon Tipton Vinton Toledo

Box Score Highlights From New York Philadelphia Tilt

New York and Philadelphia split a six to two score as Witek Barna Litwhiler and Mize keyed the offense. Errest Glossop worked 7 innings with two runs allowed, while Johnson and Carpenter paced the mound work.

New York Philadelphia Werber Urenjaminer Marshalid O'Warre Om'rtauah Srtten Ty Barnaif Offtwailer Danning H Glesson FUE Rer Northev Witek Hughesphon Carpenter Bragan Livincaton Johndon Naylorri Johnson Hughes Neniamin

Great Lakes Nine Tie Camp Grant In Aid Game at Wrigley

The Great Lakes nine defeated Camp Grant 4 to 1 before about 15 000 fans at Wrigley Field in an Army Navy Relief fundraiser. Camp Grant pitcher Rogalski held the Lakes to five hits as Homuda? Rogalski labored in a charity showcase.

Great Lakes Chicago Camp Grant Wrigley Field Army-Navy Gobs Rogalski Ashland Wis Ydowsky Johnson Great Lakes Godfredson, Clay Harshans

Topeka Man Named New Burlington Sports Editor

Jim Reed of the Topeka Capital will succeed Bill Bayliss as sports editor of the Burlington Daily Hawk Eye Gazette. Bayliss has taken a position on the Chicago Tribune sports staff.

Burlington Jim Reed Topeka Capital Bill Bayliss Daily Hawk-Eye Gazette Bayliss Chicago Tribune

Phyllis Otto Sets Early Season Golf Mark

Omaha reporter notes Phyllis Otto of Atlantic Iowa led a women’s golf outing with a one over par 79 at the Field Club course. She would have broken par except for a six on the final hole, with drives routinely reaching 240 yards.

Omaha Neb INS Phyllis Otto Young Atlantic Links Star Field Club Iowa

Ghezzi ousted as Demaret advances in PGA tourney

In Atlantic City Vic Ghezzi, the reigning champion, loses in first round to Jimmy Demaret 4 and 3. Demaret and a field of 16 survive match play with notable results from Craig Wood Sam Snead Laffoon Hogan and Nelson as rounds proceed toward the later stages.

Demaret Takes Early Lead In National Pro Golf Championship

In Atlantic City Jimmy Demaret shot 34 to grab a two stroke edge on Tommy Harmon in the 36 hole second round. Leland Gibson moved ahead of Craig Wood by one with a 36 while Wood posted 37. Snead 35 sub par led Goggin two up as Dudley and Penna trailed three up. Mangrum and Cooper were two apart after Mangrum 34 while Nelson and Kirkwood stood two back.

Atlantic City N. J Ins)corp Ghezzi Jimmy Demaret Texas Byron Nelson Joe Kirkwood Nelson Demaret Tom Harmon Montclair Craig Wood Leland Gibson Kansas City Sam Snead Willie Goggin Ed Dudley Toney Penna Dayota Ohio Harry Cooper Lloyd Mangrum Kirkwond Corp Jim Turnesa Fort Dix Jag McSpaden Ben Hogan Ky Laffoon Wood Rod Munday Toledo Snead Laffoon Sammy Byrd PGA Vic Bass Keokuk Harry Nettlebladt Avon Conn Hogan Ben Loving Lone Meadow Mass Cooper Mike Turnesa A Et Turnesa E. J. Iarrison McSpaden Sam Parks Pittsburgh Kirkwood Jimmy Thompson Manorum Dick Metz Oak Park Penna Jimmy Hines Great Neck Noy Dudley Denny Shute Gortin Ed Burke Hampden Gibson Jimmy Gatitt Longeview Tex Harmon Bruce Coltart Tommy Harmon Mamaroneck N. Y White Plains Tony Penna Dayton Fug McSpaden Yanks Philadelphia Athletics Bonham Tommy Henrich Yankees Tommy Fred Caligiuri Newman Shirley Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Chisox Joe Kuhel Chicago Jim Bagby Harry Eisenstat St Louis Browns Detroit Johnny Niggeling Niggeling St. Louis Boston Washington St. Louis Cardinals Braves Brooklyn Boston Braves Dodgers Whit Wyatt Jim Tobin Mickey Owen Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Paul Brickson Gerry Walker New York Giants Philadelphia Ernie Bonham New York Yankees

Ernie Bonham Does It Again as Yanks Gain

Ernie Bonham starred again for the New York Yankees boosting a win. The pitcher delivered key innings to steady the game and push the team to victory in a tight matchup.

Ernie Bonham

New Anamosa Grid Coach Named as Football Track Leader

Stanley Sosnouski, St Ambrose assistant, will become Anamosa high school's head football and track coach next fall. He will also assist Earl Klinzman as basketball coach. Sosnouski, a St Ambrose graduate with three letters in football and basketball, was named outstanding athlete 1940-41 and comes highly recommended by Moon Mullins. The Blue Raiders aim for their fifth straight unbeaten season after 37 undefeated games.

Anamosa Stanley Sosnouski St. Ambrose College Fred Shadle Anamosa High School Board of Education G. B. Kinser Sosnouski Earl Klinzman St. Ambrose

Cubs Turn Over $10 455 27 For Relief Funds

Chicago Cubs management turned over to army and navy relief funds $10,455 27 from Wednesday's double header at Wrigley field. The Cubs also handed Cincinnati the ball game 10 to 1. The Great Lakes Naval Training Station team from Camp Grant won the other game 4 to 1.

Chicago INS Chicago Cubs Army and Navy Wrigley Field Cubs Cincinnati Great Lakes Naval Training — Station Camp Grant

Regional baseball scores and standings fragment

Fragmentary scores list multiple city matchups from a baseball ledger. Indianapolis A and Kansas City, Milwaukee and St Louis, Toledo and St Paul are noted with odd ratios and partial inning counts. First game, seven innings indicated.

Indianapolis A Kansas City Minneanotis Columbus A Milwaukee St. Loulavile Toledo St. Paul

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