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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1939

Page

11

Franklin At Iowa City Thursday and Other Friday Games

Franklin faces Iowa City in an eight o clock Thursday night clash. McKinley hosts Clinton at Hill Park Friday while Roosevelt travels to Centerville and Wilson plays Tri-Valley at Marion. The Ramblers seek their first victory after a conference loss at Cedar Part Prinses.

Iowa City McKinley Clinton Hill Park Roosevelt Centerville Wilson Marion Ramblers Cedar Part Frank Jin Wayne Schreckengast Howard Cropp Waterloo West Dick Lynch Tom Shive Jim Lightner Mohrbacher Pike Edgar Mason Hall Ford Sweeney Sinaiko Deal Clark Berger Terwilliger Schwin Sword Magnuson Casey Bob Multhaup Wolfe River City Little Hawks Tll East Side Iowa Grinnell Melcher Bloomfield

Boxing Club Formed by Y.M.C.A. Group

In a Y M C A meeting twelve young men formed a boxing club to promote the sport locally and plan exhibition bouts with similar amateur groups. The club aims to compete in the Golden Gloves tournament and elects officers including Max Klem as president and James Dolan as secretary.

Y.M.C.A Cedar Rapids Gazette Max Klem James Dolan Marvin Peck Gaylord Ward Allan Johnson Carlos Duarte Gaylord Sacora Eugene Stewart Byron Stewart Eldon Thompson Esse Arenas Roy J. Hollen Zim Dolan Alex Fidler

Cherokee chief Saunooke headlines Thursday wrestling show

Chief Osley Saunooke of Cherokee North Carolina headlines the opening wrestling show at Memorial coliseum Thursday night. He eyes a rematch with Lou Plummer, whom he defeated in Minneapolis in three minutes. Other bouts feature Bill Sledge versus Don McIntyre and Rube Harden against Ed White with Alex Fidler refereeing. Tickets at Lyman's.

Osley Saunooke Cherokee N. C Memorial Coliseum Lou Plummer Saunooke Plummer Minneapolis Cedar Rapids Bill Sledge Waco Texas Don McIntyre Missouri Rube Harden Doraville Ed “Strangler” White Marion Ala Alex Fidler Lyman

Babe Ruth Predicts Yankees Victory in World Series

Babe Ruth told reporters he favors the Yankees to beat the Reds in the World Series, predicting a best of six games at most and suggesting four straight wins could occur if the pitching and hitting align. He admitted he may be past his prime but remains confident in New York’s title chances.

New York Babe Ruth Yankees Reds Red Rufus the Red Lefty Gomez Henry McLemore Junior Thompson Redleg McLemores Georgia Marie Henry Yankee Cincinnati Bucky Walters Yanks Walters

Red Ruffing and Reds Face High Stakes in World Series

Speculation runs on whether Ruffing can deliver in the opener as the World Series looms. Analysts weigh Yankee power around Derringer Walters and Thompson against Reds lefty Bolstrode, noting McLemore’s pick and heavy betting favoring New York.

Animals Will Get You If You Don’t Watch Out

Wy Ozark Ripley cautions outdoors lovers that wildlife intrudes as days cool. Mice and nest-building squirrels invade cabins eating textiles and bedding, while bears seek uneaten food and garbage. Prevention includes securing valuables, burning or removing scraps, and storing items safely to avoid damage and frustration.

Ozark Ripley North Country Wilds

Ke-Wash League Ties Highlight Short Conference Week

Wellman and Keota tie in the Ke-Wash League as Wellman loses 12 to 0 to Sigourney in a non conference game. Keota and Richland were idle while West Chester upset by Wellman 13 to 0 and Brighton lost 13 to 0 to Columbus Junction.

Wellman Kalona West Chester Trojans Keota Richland Sigourney Brighton Columbus Junction Eota We Katona West Chester Patyo WECK Brishton

Iowa Cagers Schedule 21-Game Campaign Set

Iowa basketball announces a 21 game schedule beginning with a Dec 2 Mason City opener against Carleton. The slate includes 12 conference games and nine non conference tilts with first year opponents Depauw and Wayne Detroit.

Iowa City INS University of Iowa Mason City Hawks Carleton Iowa Depauw University Wayne University of Detroit Carlecton Mason Towa City Wisconsin Ohio State Minnesota Minneapolis Indiana Northwestern Evanston Purdue Lafayette Illinois

Whizzer White Quits Football for Yale Law School

Byron Whizzer White, famed All American and Rhodes scholar, renounced professional football to enroll at Yale Law School. He said his football days are over, though he would like to play again, and dismissed recent pro offers as not heard.

New Haven Conn Byron “Whizzer” White Yale Law School White Colorado University a_ Rhodes schollar New York Europe New York Giants Whizzer

Lamont-Lamont Crushes Aurora 9-1 Behind Conant

Lamont-Lamont defeated Aurora 9-1 Tuesday as pitcher Conant limited the visitors to three hits. The win showcased strong command and a lopsided offensive effort by Lamont-Lamont.

Lamont Lamont High Aurora Conant

Pre-Season Table Tennis Tourney At Y Opens On Tuesday

The preseason tourney starts Tuesday Oct 10 at 7 p.m. at the Y M C A to warm up for league play. Entries are filed with B L Jackson or Lowell Taylor. deadline noon Oct 9. Pairings announced Tuesday. play runs Tue Wed Thu with divisions in men singles doubles junior singles and women singles.

National Table Tennis Association B. L. Jackson Lowell Taylor Y M.C

Supt Wood Tops Elkader Golf Tourney Winners

Special to The Gazette Elkader golfers dominated the local event with Supt. D L Wood his son Gene and Franl B Becker claiming the three flight wins in Sunday morning play. In the championship flight Dr.

Elkader D. L. Wood Gene Franl B. Becker

Local golf match results and round two outcomes

M L Knutson defeated H J Conrad 3 and 2 Supt Wood defeated Dr L A Meder 2 and 1 L A Gilje defeated Dr R L Morse 3 and 2 William J Witt defaulted to Albert Allen In the second round Supt Wood defeated Dr Knutson 3 2 Gilje defeated Allen 4 3 Supt Wood taking the flight from Gilje 2 up

M. L. Knutson H. J. Conrad Supt. Wood Dr. L. A. Meder L. A. Gilje R. L. Morse William J. Witt Albert Allen

Louisville nears playoff victory in junior world series

The Louisville Colonels, after climbing from cellar to a playoff run, led Rochester 1 0 in the series by winning 5 to 2 in Louisville to seize game five and move within one win of the junior world series title. The season saw them rise from last place to a dramatic surge into the championship hunt.

Rochester N. C Louisville Colonels The Colonels Louisville Redwings

Sacramento Clinches Coast Playoff With 8 0 Win

The Sacramento Solons defeated Los Angeles 8 to 0 to win the Pacific Coast League president's cup series in six games. Sacramento bunched five hits in the seventh inning, including Garibaldi's two run homer with one aboard, and Barton also homered in the second.

Los Angeles INS Sacramento Solons Solons Sacramento Garibaldi Barton

Grinnell Golf Club Trophies Honors Five Flight Winners

Grinnell Country Club awarded trophies to five flight winners at its recent meeting. Champion Jim Brooker received the top cup, with Harley Booknall K V King Dr Welle and Howard Times also earning trophies in other flights. Runners up included John Ransom Floyd Blandin O H Mendenhall Paul Behm and Joe Smith. Consolation winners were Bill Palmer Jim Wallace Floyd Hatcher DeVer Colson and Koostra.

Grinnell Grinnell Country Club Jim Brooker Harley Booknall K. V. King Dr. Welle Howard Times John Ransom Floyd Blandin O. H. Mendenhall Paul Behm Joe Smith Bill Palmer Jim Wallace Floyd Hatcher DeVer Colson Koostra

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