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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1939
Page
7
Harry S Johnson announces contract signing with Marquardt to manage the 1940 Raiders. Expect new faces in Hill Park as the club loosens purse strings with Ollie Jie’s fine, while Marquardt’s Cleveland ties may supply material from the Indians.
Buell Patterson notes the large mouth bass as a premier North American game fish. It ranges beyond the Mississippi, moves between deep and inshore waters seasonally, and feeds more at dusk in hot weather. Deep water tactics and worm bait can attract active bass indoors.
Everett Kischer of Iowa State joins a college team that will face the St. Louis Gunners in a Sept. 8 exhibition in St. Louis. The game will showcase college talent against the professional squad.
Alice Marble, the top American and seed, advances to the semifinals of the 15th annual women's invitation tennis tournament in Manchester, after beating Nina Brown 6-2 6-0. The foreign draw features Valerie Scott, Simone Mathieu, Mrs. Freda James Hammersley, and Dorothy Bundy in contention.
D M Taylor reached the first flight semi finals by beating Ed Sheehy 2 and 1. Also advancing are Jim McPartland R H Mowrey and F C Waples. Ed Wadsworth and G H Cornwell moved to finals in flights three and four respectively.
Des Moines reports July events at the Iowa state fair with Hi Pat a six year old pacer from Willis Rowe stables Bloomington Indiana winning the Hawkeye 214 pace. Colossal finished second and Welchman placed third. Hi Pat clocked 2 033 and purse near $500. Wallansee won the 219 trot for Charlie MHardie of Des Moines. Dr Lee of Card form Traffic Service stables Milwaukee won the 2 13 trot and Peter Silk tied to Hi Pat in the 2 13 pace event.
In 1940 Ollie Marquardt is named Raiders manager and quickly crafts a cohesive unit from players across a dozen clubs. The piece highlights his leadership style, stable infield, and strategic changes amid a tough season for many clubs, with contrast to the Yankees post-Gehrig era.
Decorah golfers started the annual Silver Crest tournament with nine first round matches in the championship flight and several tight results. Notable wins include Bob Sampson 4 and 3 over Peter Tor Viki Arch Johnson 4 and 3 over Gene Simienson Ralph Jones 7 and 5 over F Chambers Lester Lowery 4 and 2 over Don Omdahl Snooks Grant 9 and 8 over Lower Isenberger Art Solheim 1 Up over Bob Linnevold Ben Amundson 2 and 1 over Charles O'Brien Tom Clark 1 Up over Al Moen 19 holes Don Filek over AJ Headington 1 Up Tom Mustvedt 2 Up over Ray Herwie M L Rice 19 Up over Harlan Twenge 19 holes over Eric Jenson Orrin Towson 1 Up over F Peterson Sr 20 holes
Omaha's McDevitts' rallied for a three run ninth inning to defeat Berwyn 7 to 6 in game one of the five game national Junior American Legion series. Berwyn threatened in the ninth but Jim Holec grounded out with two on to end it.
Monticello reports the Chevrolet softball club beat Franklin 3 to 2 in Thursday night action to take the first of a three game series for the local league crown.
Mrs. Merle Baker defeats Mrs. Freda Darlin 2 and 1 to win the Oneota golf championship. Baker trailed by four holes at one point but rallied to take the lead late and secure the victory at Decorah.
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