Final Game Of Three-Eye Playoffs At Hill Park
Evansville wins 15 13 over the Raiders in a Three-Eye league playoff tuneup. Keys include Clemens two homers and six RBIs, Ross two homers in the series, and Geletz and Clemens one-handed catches. Attendance nears 1 000 as teams prepare for Tuesday night openers and an $800 pot.
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Standings and results from the THREE EYE LEAGUE and others
Final standings show Clinton and Waterloo contending in the THREE EYE LEAGUE with Decatur Moline Bloomington and Springfield. Sunday results include Hyansville 14 over Cedar Rapids 33 and Decatur 9-3 over Moline 7-6. Additional baseball standings and Monday games feature Chicago Detroit St Louis and Philadelphia matchups with several city, league and team records cited.
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Bancroft Captures State Amateur Title
Bancroft won the state amateur baseball crown by defeating Veterans Hospital of Des Moines 9 to 1 in the title game on Sunday. In the semifinals Bancroft edged the Keokuk Bulldogs 5 to 4 and Des Moines defeated the Merchants of Rudd 9 to 6.
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Sunday blue law helps Yanks win
The New York Yankees benefited from a Sunday blue law and umpire Cal Hubbard to defeat the Boston Red Sox 9-0 in the second game after a 12-11 opener loss. The incident sparked a riot as fans protested calls while Hubbard ruled the game official to cap a curfew.
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Major League Box Scores Highlights and Totals
Summary of Pittsburgh St Louis games with runs hits and errors across two games and a Mets Burgh Philadelphia results including Hubbell against Dodgers with key players and pitching notes
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Evansville favored in Shaughnessy playoffs battle
Evansville appears best fortified for a short series as they aim to unseat the Raiders in the Shaughnessy playoff race. The Bees boast strong pitching led by Hazel and Lamanna, solid defense, and timely hitting while Springfield and Decatur lag in mound depth.
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Beaten pennant chase and umpire contrasts in heated baseball week
Discussion centers on relief pitchers led by Tait and Geirke and the Bees pennant clinch, with Hemenway backing pitching staff. The piece notes Raider batting strength, slow starts, and tense playoff outlook as Evansville, Marquardt, and Boston contenders clash. It contrasts umpiring standards with Hubbard and Walsh antics highlighting official rulings and field decorum.
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Dytrt's Tavern Cruise Past Wilson In WHBF Tourney
In Rock Island Illinois Dytrt's Tavern beat Wilson Packers 14 to 7 in the WHBF Mississippi Valley softball tournament third round. Bill Driscoll allowed remaining threats while Dytrt's offense overwhelmed four Wilson pitchers. Box score and RBI details follow with Dylan Elliott hitting a home run for Wilson and multiple players contributing for the Tavern.
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Three Eye League Ends With Cedar Rapids On Top
Cedar Rapids finishes first in the Three Eye League, one game ahead of Evansville as Decatur and Springfield place third and fourth. Sunday results show Decatur and Waterloo split a doubleheader with Decatur winning game two 3-2 and 5-4 in five innings, Springfield toppling Clinton 7-2, and Moline beating Bloomington 7-6 in ten innings.
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Local Youth Leads In Archery Meet
Cedar Rapids archer Lloyd Mrstik led the junior division with 727 points as the state archery tournament opened in Iowa City. Women's leader Mrs. Jack Dysart of Iowa City held 924, while Larry Layer of Chicago topped Bill Jepson of Sioux City for the state title at day one close. Final rounds set for Monday.
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Ninth Inning Homer Wins For Alburnett
Bill Currell hit a ninth inning home run with Don Kinch on base to lift Alburnett to a 7 to 5 victory over Lafayette and claim the second-half championship of the Wapsie Valley league. Coggan will meet Alburnett next Sunday for the pennant. Score Lafayette 5 Alburnett 7. Etzel and Willer. Schucler and Mounce.
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Walford And Keystone Win Iowa Valley Games
Walford and Keystone beat Watkins 3-2 and Walford defeated Norway 4-0 in the sole Iowa Valley league games Sunday. Keystone players Sedbeddane and teammates were noted. Walford earned the 4-0 victory with solid offense and defense.
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Harpers Ferry Tops Decorah 2 1 To Close Season
In Harpers Ferry on Sunday the Decorah Indians fell 2 to 1 to Harpers Ferry. Decorah's batteries were Kneeskern and Baltes while Harpers Ferry featured Robinson and Valley. Decorah ends its season Monday with a Labor Day game against Spring Valley Minnesota.
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West Union Defeats Hawkeye In Little Eight Playoff
West Union beat Hawkeye 9 to 5 in Sumner Sunday in the Little Eight baseball league playoff for the first half. They will face Lawler, the second half winner, in a three game series starting next Sunday. England venues must pay a fee to the music publishers society for radio entertainment.
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Squirrel Soup Worlds Best Campfire Meal Guide
In this rustic guide by C Warren Smith the author extols hearty game soup using two or more squirrels or other game. He details dressing soaking boiling simmering and stock thickening with vegetables rice and flour for a rich meal perfect for camp and cold weather.
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Americans and Australians Clash For Davis Cup
America's lead stands at two matches to one as the 1939 challenge round heads into Monday's singles. Adrian Quist faces Bobby Riggs with Bromwich and Parker awaiting in a potential decider if Australia takes the day. Crowd interest remains high and bookmakers showed strong odds on the American upset.
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Tennis Association B Team Beats Vinton 5 4 in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids B team defeats Vinton Country Club 5 to 4 in a Cedar Valley match. Dick Woods of Vinton won three matches, beating Gundling and Mossman, while teaming to claim Nos 1 and 2 doubles with Britt and Carrier. Wells and Strain added wins for Cedar Rapids.
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Omaha Legion Nine Wins Championship in Striking Finale
Omaha McDevitts clinched the national American Legion baseball title with a 6 2 victory over Berwyn Illinois, sealing the series at three wins to two. Bud Blessie worked six effective innings to earn the win as Omaha pushed four runs in the sixth and shut Berwyn out afterwards.
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Softball Playoff At Ellis Postponed Until Thursday
Cedar Rapids playoff games at Ellis Park delayed to Thursday. Community House faces Post Office in a city tournament, while Chevrolet meets Parks for the Open league championship.
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Strawberry Point Beats Farmersburg 1-0 in Pitching Duel
Strawberry Point defeated Farmersburg 1 to 0 in a Friday game. Pitcher Dodd starred for Strawberry Point, retiring 22 consecutive batters to seal the victory.
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Stansbury Beaches Finals Set in Handicap Tourney
Dr. John Stansbury reached the fourth-flight finals of the Country Club handicap event by defeating W R Dock 4 and 2 over the weekend. His opponent will be G H Cornwell in the title match. No other matches were played Saturday or Sunday.
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