Lee and Ruffing to pitch first World Series game
Cubs and Yankees name opening starters with Bill Lee to oppose Charlie Ruffing. Hartnett backs Lee despite a 22 win season while McCarthy relies on Ruffing. Cubs lineup includes Cavaretta in right field and Demaree shifting to left with Reynolds in center.
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Ruffing
Hicago
Bill Lee
Charlie Ruffing
Chicago Cubs
New York Yankees
Gabby Hartnett
Cubs
Joe McCarthy
Hartnett
Phil Cavaretta
Frank Demaree
Carl Reynolds
Dizzy Dean
Pittsburgh Pirates
Yankees
Wrigley Field
Yanks
Lazzeri Could Be Key Figure In World Series Outlook
In Chicago, speculation centers on Tony Lazzeri as a potential hidden edge for the Yanks in the World Series. Observers note Lazzeri’s deep knowledge of the Yankees, his prior stint with the club, and his skill at pitching to Ruppert’s lineup.
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Yankees
Cubs
Yanks
Giants
Gomez
Ruffing
Monte Pearson
Chicago
INS
Tony Lazzeri
P. K. Wrigley
Mr. Lazzeri
Gabby Hartnett
Fighting Bruins
Joe Tinker
Clarence Rowland
New Yorks
Lazzeri
Tinker
Tony
Jake Ruppert
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Pirates
Ol’ Diz Dean
Marse Joe McCarthy
Cornell Tennis Team Beaten by Dubuque U
In the first fall match, Cornell loses to Dubuque University. Peterson, JTowa conference champion, and Falkenhainer shine. Jeske and Carspecken top Cornell performances. Singles results highlight decisive wins for Falkenhainer and Peterson with notable battles involving Jeske and Carspecken. Doubles see Knautz-Peterson defeat Jeske-Carspecken.
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Cornell
Dubuque U
Mount Vernon
Purple
Dubuque University
Peterson
Jtowa
Falkenhainer
Jeske
Carspecken
McKendry
Knautz
Ney
Douglas
Conzette ID
Anderson
Ney Id
Oxford Junction Tops Solon 4-0 in Rival Baseball Fight
The Oxford Junction independent baseball team, champions of the Eastern Iowa league, defeated Solon 4-0 on the local diamond. Solon batteries were Trpkosh and Eastwood, while Oxford Junction’s were Becker and Burda.
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Oxford Junction
Solon
Trpkosh
Eastwood
Becker
Burda
Boxing Roundup of City Matches Across The Circuit
The report lists multiple boxers by city and score in a terse AP style. Notable bouts include Tony Petroskes defeating Mauskecon Mirch while Budds Knox outpoints Charley Massera in Pittsburgh and Gunnar Barland knocking out Paul Cortlyn in Newark with local results scattered through New York and Chicago wires.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tommy_ Nowell
Danville
Tony Petroskes
Mauskecon Mirch
New York
Nova
San Franara
Gunnar Barland
Newara
Newark
N. J
Fruvie Zivie
Pittsbursh
Paul Cortlyn
da* Ton
Budds Knox
Daston
Charley Massera
Pittshurgh
Man Wanted for Best Business Proposition in Cedar Rapids
An opportunity seeks a capable man to become a territorial distributor for a large coal stokers manufacturer. No cash investment required as the company will carry inventory and finance during development. Candidates must show good character sales ability and management skills. Write qualifications for a personal interview. address Gazette Box Y-21.
Major League Attendance Sets 1938 Record
New York AP report shows 10,267,891 paid fans for 1938 across the two leagues. Yankees and Cubs topped one million in home crowds, with American League leading 5,225,455 to 5,042,436. A single game record of 83,633 attended Yankee Stadium on May 30.
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Yankees
Johnny Vander Meer
Hank Greenberg
Associated Press
Cubs
Yankee Stadium
Giants And Clinton Finalize 1939 Franchise Agreement
Bill Terry of the New York Giants completed a contract to have the Giants operate the Clinton franchise in the Three-I league for 1939. Frank Brazill was appointed Clinton manager after managing Fort Smith in the Western Association this year. Clinton ends a two year working agreement with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Bill Terry
New York Giants
Monday
National Leaguers
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Frank Brazill
Fort Smith
Ark
Brooklyn Dodgers
Tompkin Wins Edgewood Horseshoe Meet State Title
Dysart bowler Robert Tompkin claimed the state championship at Edgewood after a tournament featuring Roy Marolf Phillip Cole W N Zieman Werner Buesing and Joe Jaeger An extra match gave Tompkin the northeastern Iowa crown with a 54 to 40 victory The report also recalls the 1887 Hoang-Ho flood in China with massive fatalities.
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the Gazette
Edgewood
Robert Tompkin
Dysart
Mike Galer
Roy Marolf
Hopkinton
Phillip Cole
W. W. Zieman
Luana
Werner Buesing
Westgate
Joe Jaeger
Cedar Rapids
Tompkin
Cole
Marolf
Buesing
Zieman
Jaeger
Stoney
Iowa
Long Bowling Scores From Hutchinson Event Include Many Teams
OCR lists numerous bowling scores and participants from Hutchinson including names such as Kenmore Golf Course, National Oats Co, Russell's Ice Cream, Curry's Schlitz Beer, and Kory Inn. Numerous handicap figures, team numbers, and league references appear, reflecting a dense score roundup across local businesses and clubs.
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RED Crown Minor
Peas
Hutchinson Ice Cream Co
Kenmore Golf Course
Elec
Lt & Pr
Pohn! Gabels Sea Foods
Lafayette Cafe
Post Office
National Oats Co
Russell's Ice Cream
Auto Wists Co
Curry's Schlitz ‘Beer Teres ‘ TD Ant
Schamberger's Bakery
Lyman's Cafe
Lyman’s Cafe
Auto Parts Co
C Haddy
Klin
Cadden
Kintarin
Brenner Drahovzal
Elsiott Au Cms
Kacere
Handicap
Cummings
Russell’s Ice Cream
Schamberger’s Bakery Small
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Gutz
IR. Smith
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aFlack
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Weston
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Kenmore
T.strash
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Swaney
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Chandler
Neville
Cacek
Mallon
Horner
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Doty
Foward
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Trier
Jones
Wolfe
Nelson
Smith
Hasek
Fryrear
DeYoung
Markland
Walsh
Luglan
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Kelly
Verdy
Gace
Stevenson
Cook
Lattner
Frederick
Stout
Strades
Jan Mos
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Morn
Gstar
Poula
Novotny
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Beals
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Lockwood
Yulaa
Sell
Krumbholz
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Teahen Fun
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Stewart
Collogan
S.E. Dale
Yandl
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Naso Bros. Aakte
Carney
Sevelk
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Grady
Sullivan
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Scolaro
Nova Beats Barland In Technical Knockout At Madison Square Garden
Lou Nova defeated Gunnar Barland of Finland by technical knockout at Madison Square Garden in seven rounds as part of the elimination tournament for a title bout against Joe Louis. Nova, a 2-5 underdog, rallied after a sixth round cut and a seventh round stoppage.
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Lou Nova
Lady Luck
Joe Louis
San Francisco
Bob Pastor
Mike Jacobs
Louis
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Borland
Artie Donovan
Nova Stops Barlund In Final Round At 1 42
In a bout billed with a Finn versus Californian, Nova sustains a left brow cut and a right to the clinch causing a gash. Barlund’s corner fights to close wounds as Nova unleashes body shots in the seventh round. Donovan halts the fight at 1 42 with Nova at 197 and Barlund at 204 pounds.
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Barlund
Gunnar
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Newark Bears Take 7-1 Win to Lead Series
Newark Bears beat Kansas City Blues 7-1 in game three of the minor league world series to take a 2-1 lead. Johnny Haley pitched for Newark allowing four hits while Wildcats forcing trouble with walks and infield outs. Scarsella tripled home two runs in the fifth and Witek cleared the bases with a bases loaded double in the eighth.
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N. J
Newark Bears
Kansas City Blues
Kansas City
Bears
Blues
Johnny Haley
Marvin Breuer
St. Paul
Jim Gleeson
Charlie Keller
Buddy Rosar
Les Scarsella
Keller
Jack Saltzgaver
May
Bounder
Scarsella
Rosar
Mike Witek
Local Teams Battle To Scoreless Tie At Ellis
The Southeast Siders and the North Enders, two local football squads made of former high school players, played to a scoreless tie at Ellis Park Sunday. Gable Kelly and Ingels starred for the Southeast Siders while Cubbage George Shimek and Waterton led the North Enders.
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North Enders
Ellis Park
Gable
Kelly
Ingels
Cubbage
George Shimek
Waterton
Kinnick Stars as Iowa Prepares for Badgers
Iowa hosts Wisconsin as Nile Kinnick moves to tailback after Frank Balazs injury. Kinnick’s versatile play, including punt, pass, and run, sparks Hawkeyes in practice while Balazs and Murry remain sidelined. Freshmen see action as backups train against Wisconsin.
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Iowa
Jtowa City
University of Iowa
Wisconsin
Nile Kinnick
Frank Balazs
Omaha
Balazs
Sigeals
Ray Murehy
Al Simmons Leaves Washington After Dispute with Senators
Al Simmons quit the Washington ball club, declaring the team and he are through. He protested a $200 fine by Clark Griffith for disgraceful action during Sundays game with Philadelphia and planned to seek a word with baseball commissioner K M Landis in Chicago.
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al Simmons
Clark Griffith
Washington Club
Simmons
Chicago
K. M. Landis
Griffith
Philadelphia
Cedar Rapids Crushers Football Practice Schedule
All Cedar Rapids Crushers players must attend practice at Ellis Park Tuesday and Wednesday at 5 30 pm. Absentees should call Joe Hubl or Paul Akin. Next Sunday the Newton club will visit, then a away game at Macomb Illinois the following week.
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Cedar Rapids
Arizona Valentine State nickname origins
The state earned the nickname Valentine State after its February 14 1912 admission to the Union. It highlights Arizona joining the United States on that date.
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Arizona
Valentine State
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