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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1934
Page
5
Giants edge Brooklyn 4 to 3 as Hal Schumacher pitches seven two hit innings and Hank Schulte, Ott, and Leiber contribute key hits. Moore, Verdiramo, and others spark late rallies but Brooklyn falls short in the final frames.
Detroit overcomes an early deficit to beat Cleveland 6-4 in 11 innings. Marvin Owen drives in the decisive runs with a game winning double in the eleventh after Jo Jo White and Gerald Walker sparked the rally. Averill belts a solo homer for Cleveland.
Boston Braves blank East Providence A C 10 to 0 in an exhibition in Rhode Island. Leo Mangum pitched five hit ball as the Braves collected 13 hits led by a strong offensive showing.
Alburnett will face Toddville town team this Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in a local baseball game. The matchup features the Alburnett crew aiming to secure a win on their home field.
Barney Ross faces Jimmy McLarnin in Madison Square Garden for the welterweight title defense. McLarnin, heavier and buoyed by a strong camp in Orangeburg New Jersey, is favored to turn the tables on the champion. Both fighters trained hard with sparring partners and observers noting McLarnin as a top fighting machine and Ross as a reigning champion under Benny Leonard's guidance.
Psychic Bid from Brookmeade stable trained by Mack Garner won the 30th Hopeful stakes at Saratoga closing meet. The two year old turf title contender defeated 15 rivals, earning $24,250 and paying backers at 4 to 1. Balladier and Boxthorn were among the top contenders, with Plate Eye also in the field. Two outsiders finished closest to Psychic Bid.
The afternoon shows a daylight double header at Hill Park with the Raiders facing Rock Island. First game at 2 o clock, second after the intermission. one admission covers both games. Monday features a twilight seven inning game at 5 o clock and a night contest at 7 45 with one price.
Cedar Rapids Diamondball association hosts a day long tournament at Ellis park featuring 27 teams in two classes with hopes for about 35 entries. Class A includes Clinton Pointer Beers and Davenport Red Jackets among others while Class B lists Beesons Iowa Light and Power Blue Valley and more. Final plans aim for an 8 team share per class with ample seating and tickets at 25 cents.
The Western polo team defeated the Freebooters 13 to 11 at Meadow Brook. Devereux Millburn, 52, of the eastern contingent, fell from his horse and fractured a collar bone during the battle.
The 1931 Colfax native Joe Laws emerged as a standout quarterback for the University of Iowa in 1933. Coach Ossie Solem plans a powerful 1933 squad with seven starters, predicting success against Big Ten rivals. The All-Stars Bears charity game showcased college talent versus professional depth, sparking debate on comparable strength.
SOPHOMORE BACKS from Wisconsin lead early 1934 plans as Eddie Jankowski and J Willis Parrott headline a strong sophomore group. Coach Clafertce Spears fields two 190 pound backs Lubinsky and Cole for fullback and blocking roles alongside several veteran backs.
Laffoon, the Denver pro, captured the Hershey invitation golf championship with a 72-hole 286 new course and tournament record. He led by five strokes over Ed Dudley and Joe Turnesa as Dudley and Turnesa fell to 291. Laffoon posted rounds of 71 72 71 72 to seal the title.
The Pittsburgh Pirates announce the purchase of catcher Aubrey Epps from Birmingham of the Southern association. The 21 year old backstop is in his third season and was bought for an unannounced cash amount on the recommendation of scout Carleton Molesworth.
Fred Perry, world champion, opened the U S national singles at Forest Hills against Carl Schweikhardt winning 6 0 6 1 6 3. Spectators saw Perry’s flawless attack as George Lott Lester Stoefen Wilmer Allison and Cliff Sutter advanced in the same round amid competitive five setter for Lott.
National League teams show New York 81 46 .638 Pittsburgh 59 64 .480 St Louis 74 41 .595 Brooklyn 47 0 435 Ch icago 74 52 .587 Philadelphia 46 76 .377 Cincinnati 46 79 .363 Saturday New York 4 Brooklyn 3 St Louis 7 Chicago 1 Pittsburgh Cincinnati postponed Philadelphia Boston postponed Games Sunday Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston St Louis Chicago New York Brooklyn Detroit 84 43 .661 St Louis 57 66 .463 New York 79 49 .617 Washington 58 69 .448 Cleveland 64 60 .516 Philadelphia 51 70 .423 Boston 65 63 .608 Chicago 45 81 357 Washington New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago St Louis Detroit Cleveland Minneapolis 78 57 .578 Louisville 69 66 .511 Milwaukee 72 63 .533 Toledo 84 72 .471 Columbus 71 64 .526 St Paul 62 75 .453 Indianapolis 72 06 519 Kansas City 56 48 I Sunday results St Paul 5 Minneapolis 1 Milwaukee Kansas City rain Louisville Indianapolis night Columbus Toledo night
Wally Stew art aided by sharp fielding and timely hitting steers Washington to a 5 1 victory over New York. Babe Ruth hits his 20th homer of the season for the Yankees, their only tally. Ruth’s shot comes with two out in the first inning as Washington targets Jimmy DeShong, chasing him with a three run burst in the seventh.
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