Dubuque and Davenport Favored at Mississippi Valley Meet
The annual Mississippi Valley conference outdoor track meet attracts four Cedar Rapids area prep schools. Dubuque is the defending state champion and a top favorite, with Davenport Clinton West Waterloo and Franklin expected to finish in the top five. A sophomore meet runs with the varsity as a separate affair, with Clinton and Davenport holding the edge in that division.
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Davenport
Dubuque
Ames
Clinton
West Waterloo
Franklin
Rust of
Cedar Rapids
Alt
Teal
Guy
Martin
Allbright
Thompson
King
Stewart
Altfillisch
Benesh
Carpenter
Klima
Eddy
Sopousek
Jensen
Kerres
McCollister
Davidson
Markey
Austin
Tharp
Loepp
Kanellis
Bowne
Franey
O'Brien
McKinley
Paula
Carr
Craven
Davis
Gable
Jeffrey
Johnson
Jordan
Kirkpatrick
Moore
Phillips
Platz
Smith
Vaclav
Roosevelt
Wolfe
Cox
Bush
Fuller
Hamad
Mineck
Ullrick
Clemens
Puryear
Scriven
Taylor
Briggs
Tate
Hammill
Fjellman
Ryerson
Heaton
Wilson
Barnard
Mrkvicka
Lana
Usher
Hensley
Karth
St. Germain
Hanson
Butler
Hall
Kirby
Reeder
Wilde
Tampir
Berchenbriter
Vanlere
Hite
Izer
Nelson
Brown
Grant
Parsons
Dort
Snood Rendelman
Ross
Hichjump Manley
Saunders
Gates
Vollenweider
Swanson
Alderdice
Griffen
Pairings Set for Davis Cup First Round in American Zone
Don Budge of California will face Jack Crawford of Australia in the first singles. Bryan “Bitsy” Grant of Georgia will play Adrian Quist of Australia in the second singles. The matchups were decided at the Racquet and Tennis Club after noon Friday as the official draw was made for Saturdays play.
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New York
INS
Don Budge
Jack Crawford
Australia
Bryan “Bitsy” Grant
America
Adrian Quist
Real estate transfers in CR and surrounding areas
Real estate records show transfers: H J Cousins and Luana C Auten with Delbert M Auten as joint tenants for a Mound Farm lot with city-excluded nw portion, $1 consideration, 4 3 37. Minnie Kremers and husband transfer to William R Arm strong and Mabelle W Arm strong as joint tenants, Vernon Ists 1 add, 4 19 37. Frank Doupnik and wife transfer to Agnes F and James Rissmuiller for Dows 2 add lot 2 CR, 3 31 34.
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H. J
Luana C
Delbert M Auten
Hus
Mound Farm
Valcon
Minnie Kremers
William R
Mabelle W Armstrong
Vernon
Agnes F
James Rissmuiller
Val
32 Pilots Qualify for 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis
At least five drivers averaging over 110 mph for 25 miles qualified for the 500 mile race in Indianapolis. Thirty-two drivers met the speed test. one more spot remains. Early favorites include Shafer, Horn, Banks, Meyer, Putnam, and Hall. several near-elimination. Four drivers passed the Thursday test: Bailey, Fowler, Snowberger, and others. Final qualifications set for Saturday.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Phil Shafer
Des Moines
Ted Horn
Los Angeles
Henry Banks
Royal Oaks
Mich
Zeke Meyer
Philadelphia
al Putnam
Ira Hall
Terre Haute
Joe Thorne
New York
Floyd Roberts
van Nuys
Calif
A. B. “Deacon” Litz
Dubois
Louis Tomei
Ronney Householder
Chicago
George Bailey
Detroit
Ken Fowler
Paterson
N. J
Russell Snowberger
Wilmington
Del
Raiders Hawks To Play Doubleheader Monday Afternoon
Raiders and Waterloo meet on Decoration Day in a two game set starting at 2:30 pm. One admission covers both games. Raiders also play Sunday in Des Moines at 3 pm against the Demons.
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Raiders
Waterloo
Des Moines
Demons
Roosevelt And McKinley Teams Win In Softball
In the senior high school single elimination tournament McKinley defeated Wilson 4 0 and Roosevelt beat Franklin 6 1 Schrodermeir pitched for McKinley allowing one hit Next Tuesday Roosevelt and McKinley meet for the city championship Wilson faces Franklin for consolation honors
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Roosevelt and
McKinley
Wilson
Roosevelt
Franklin
Schrodermeir
Swinging a mashie Iron Delivers Sharper Descent and Forward Balance
The article explains using an open stance when swinging irons from mashie onward, with the ball placed slightly back to shift weight forward. The downswing involves bending to ground, maintaining a stiff right leg, forward-leaning posture, and lifting the left shoulder to drive the shot, following Chester Horton’s instruction.
Raiders Hit Pair Provide Power In 1936 Baseball Chatter
Earl Red Peppers notes Cal Lahman and Mickey Chartak as game changers for the Raiders, citing Lahman’s homer that loaded the bases and shifted momentum in a loss to Rock Island. He previews a June 14 charity program in Charleston with major league clubs, plus a look at Indianapolis 500 history and fatalities in speed racing, as recounted by AP veteran Claude Wolff.
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Raiders
Cal Lahman
Mickey Chartak
Rock Island
Lahman
Charleston
W. Va
Philadelphia Athletics
Cincinnati Reds
Washington Senators
Philadelphia Phillies
Portsmouth
Viewing the Field by Leo Lucas
Local junior high rivals prepare for the city track meet at Coe college while Davenport hosts the conference meet and upcoming district and state events loom. The piece notes state leaders from Dubuque Clinton and Davenport, plus a golf gag at Marquette and Cap Crossley’s Raiders batting progress.
Property Transfer From Pawnee Land and Imp Co to Oliver
Transfer of real estate for parcel Lot 30 Block 2 Park View Add Cedar Rapids with $1 and valuable consideration. subject blog restr. Listed as 49-37.
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Pawnee Land and Imp. Co
Oliver, Siddall
Park View
Cedar Rapids
Sweeney Reaches Final Round in British Amateur Golf
In Sandwich England Rob ert Sweeney of New York and London advanced to the British Amateur final four by beating Wilfred Wehrle 3 and 2. Also advancing were Count Alaric Bendern Lionel Munn and Charles Stowe while Dick Chapman and Wilfred Wehrle were eliminated in the quarter finals.
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Sandwich
Eng
Robert Sweeney
New York
London
Charles Stowe
England
Dick Chapman
Greenwich
Alaric de Forest
John de Forest
Chapman
Munn
J. J. Pennink
Stowe
Gordon Peters
Areeneta
No Temporary Greens At Ellis Park Course
Ellis Park municipal golf course greenskeeper Ike Martin announced the temporary green on the third hole has been abandoned and players may now use the permanent green built this spring. All greens are in excellent shape with careful mowing evident on the heavily worn sixth green as play increases on the nine hole layout.
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Ike Martin
Ellis Park Municipal Golf Course
Martin
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