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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1940
Page
21
Despite a poor stretch the Yankees stay in the race as Jack Doyle and Joe McCarthy remain optimistic. Davies rates the Indians as favorites while the Yankees win big on breaks and clutch hits.
Boston batted 14 safeties led by Bob Johnson and Doerr in a free-hitting win over Philadelphia. George Caster struggled with four first-inning runs as Boston built a 10-6 lead, with Johnson homering twice and Doerr adding key RBIs.
Controversy erupts as Cleveland plans to move most remaining home games to Municipal Stadium, with protests arguing discrimination vs League Park teams. Indians expect advantage against weaker clubs in League Park and tougher matchups at Municipal Stadium against strong hitters. Yankees silent on venue.
Calumet Farms Whirlaway splashed through rain to win the $45,000 Hopeful at Saratoga, defeating Mrs Parker Cornings Attention by a length with Circle M Ranch’s Hi Cop third. Twinkippy finished last after two scratches, time 1:18.0 for four furlongs.
Hudson Hellmich, longtime track and basketball coach at Washington University, resigned Saturday night to enter the commercial field. Hellmich, a standout athlete at the University of Illinois, held a key role in Missouri Valley Conference athletics.
Wheatland and Lowden, tied for the Eastern Town league championship, will meet Sunday in Wheatland to decide the title. An A-Star team from Eastern Iowa, managed by Harry Hamdorf, features in the schedule with Oxford also noted for a Toronto celebration event.
Connie Mack praises Chicago White Sox rookie third baseman Robert Bud Kennedy as the league’s standout. Kennedy, 19, youngest regular with a leading team, bats over .250 and drives in around 40. Mack notes his defense speed and hitting, amid White Sox 8.5 games back of Cleveland.
The piece debates Notre Dame joining a conference, noting wide latitude in scheduling may boost prestige but leaves the Irish without a clear rival. It argues Big Ten membership could benefit academically and athletically, while highlighting regional personalities and a Camp Good Health fundraiser.
Gus Schrader of Cedar Rapids Iowa broke two world marks at the Minnesota state fair dirt track. He clocked 24.44 seconds for the half mile time trial and 2:57.99 for the three and one half mile race, also winning the day’s final five mile event with Jimmy Wilburn.
The Brooklyn Dodgers announced the purchase of pitcher Kemp Wicker and pitcher Bill Crouch, outfielder George Staller, and infielder Don Ross from Montreal of the International League. They recalled catcher Angelo Guiliani and added three recalled players from Louisville to their active roster.
In weekly batting averages Rip Radcliff of the Browns and Carvel Rowell of the Bees slid but kept their pace atop the NL and AL charts. Radcliff fell to .350 with a six point cushion over Ted Williams, while Rowell slid to .329, leading Dixie Walker by eight points in the NL. Buck Newsom led AL pitchers with 17 wins and Freddy Fitzsimmons led the NL with 13 victories.
Finals in two divisions of the city tournament take place this afternoon at the country club. Top seeds Marwin Doherty and Malcolm Coy meet in junior singles, while Jack Bell and John Chehak contest the boys’ championship. Matches begin at 2 p.m.
The St. Louis Browns announced the recall of 12 optioned players. Pitcher Bob Muncrief from San Antonio, voted Texas League MVP, is among them. Also brought back were Lou Hanning, Pete Kraus, Jack Bradsher, Jack Kramer, Bill Cox, Charles Wagener, Bobby Neighbors, Johnny Luccadello, Tony Criscola, Glenn McQuillen, and Sig Gryska from Hollywood. Most are expected to report for next spring training.
Delaware County Baseball league heading into final games with Quasqueton tied for first alongside Delaware and Manchester. Ryan travels to face Manchester in a pivotal match that could decide the second half title if Quasqueton slips. Remaining games include Lamont at Delhi and Masonville at Winthrop with standings showing Manchester and Quasqueton atop the table.
Two harness races are set for 130 p.m. today in front of the fairgrounds grand stand in Central City. The American Legion post sponsors the event. Five entries are assured for the 220 pace and the same number is expected for the 220 trot.
By HARRY FERGUSON. A brief notice outlines Sure Thing Bets concerning Miss Alice Marble, noting a wagering context and related details in a concise newspaper item.
Barbara Strobhar faces Alice Marble in the first round of the Forest Hills singles. Marble is named the odds-on favorite as she seeks another major title, boasting a long winning streak and prior championships. The matchup draws 1,348 spectators with 114 on passes.
The national tennis championships at Forest Hills will begin Sunday if weather allows. Opening day features Shields vs Guernsey, Mulloy vs Surface, Kramer vs Hunt in men’s play and Marble vs Stobhar, Palfrey vs Arnold, Betz vs Hirsh, Yardwick vs Sheer in women’s brackets with 37 matches planned.
Cedar Rapids Country club hosts a father and son golf tournament today with about 25 two ball foursome teams starting at 1 30 pm on 18 holes. Prizes will go to first fifth and ninth place. Each team may use both players drives but must select one ball to play through the hole with alternating strokes.
Ely will host the Cedar Rapids Comets on the local diamond Sunday afternoon. The game pits two regional teams in a key matchup as fans anticipate a competitive late-weekend showdown.
Cedar Rapids riders dominated the Clay county fair motorcycle races in Elkader led by Johnny Spiegelfeld who won time trials the half mile heat and final. Other top finishers included Ed Putman Lyte Smith Dick Johnson George Alt and W Hemingway across heats consolation and final events.
DES MOINES AP reports Miss Elizabeth Baird of Ackley Texas and Wallace Bergstrom of Des Moines a 1939 University of Iowa football player will marry September 7. The announcement notes Baird is the daughter of Mrs Hugh Baird of Ackley Texas.
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