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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1936

Page

8

Goodman and Fischer Reach Fourth Round in U S Amateur

Johnny Goodman of Omaha and Johnny Fischer of Kansas City advanced to the fourth round of the National Amateur golf championship at Garden City as Ouimet and Evans were eliminated. Other third round results featured Scott Campbell and several international contenders with close matches and late drama on the back nine.

Goodman Fischer Campbell Garden City N. Y Johnny Goodman Omaha Walter Blevins Kansas City Night Watch Arden City Johnny Fischer Links Francis Ouimet Chick Evans Evans Lawrence Lloyd New York Ouimet Lloyd Scotty Campbell Seattle P. B. Lucas London England Rodney Coltart Philadelphia Johnny Gus Moreland Chicago Max Kaesche A. . Breault Issomeviils Mich Kaste Mayo Frankafaci Tooklyn Alec Hill James McHale San Gabriel Calif Rudy Knepper Ray Billous Poughkeepsie Carl Dann, Jr Orlando Fla Joe Lynch Canton Jay Cole Tulsa Leper San Jose Lewis Johnson, Jr Charleston Ellis Knowles Gene Pamane Holt, Jr Syracuse Eph Thompson Canada Wilfred Crossley Dedham Mass J. W. Walcott Trenton Jock McLean Scotland Levi Yoder Bethesda Melville Heath Com Cecil Ewing F. Riddell, Jr Garden Cry T. Strafaci Brooklyn Ommy Taylor, Jr Locust Valley Charles J. Becka Dave Dye Colorado Springs J. Alan Pittston Gordon Taylor, Jr Toronto D. L. Davis Austin Tex R. S. Peacock Rockville Hal Cork Indianapolis Pete Harriu Miami

Schrader Fails to Top Collins in Spencer Race

Cedar Rapids ace Gus Schrader loses to Emory Collins of Le Mars in the nine lap auto race at the Clay county fair Spencer. Collins wins by six feet in 4 15.5 while Gehringer defeats Grable and Beckett in the Australian pursuit. About 23000 spectators attended.

Spencer INS Gus Schrader Cedar Rapids Emory Collins le Mars Collins Schrader Frank Gehringer Milwaukee Cotton Grable Houston Texas Larry Beckett Tampa Fla

Minneapolis Youth Football Player Dies After Scrimmage

The 1936 season's first gridiron casualty was reported in Minneapolis. George Danielson, 15, died from injuries from a practice scrimmage last Wednesday, including a fractured vertebra and a fractured rib.

Minneapolis

Purdue Halfback Tom McGannon Receives Blood Transfusion

Tom McGannon of Evansville Indiana Purdue University halfback was burned in a shower room explosion. Doctors later said he improved then needed a blood transfusion from Phi Kappa brother Jack Kent of River Forest Illinois. Six Purdue players were burned. Carl Dahlbeck died. three others remained hospitalized. one was released.

Lafayette Ind Tom McGannon Evansville Purdue University McGannon

Tate to Help Dorman at Upper Iowa this Fall

Floyd Tate former Upper Iowa football star earns a trial with the New York Giants this fall and will assist Dr. John Dorman head coach at Upper Iowa. Tate, an all Iowa conference performer last season, will help Dorman instruct the Peacock line men.

Fayette Floyd Tate Upper Iowa New York Giants John Dorman Tate Iowa Dorman

Deadly Cobra Snakes Kill Thousands in India Each Year

Report highlights cobras as a major threat in India with annual fatalities nearing twenty thousand. Health groups urge improved emergency care and anti venom access to reduce deaths.

India

Marauding Yankees Defeat Sox 7 to 1 in Big League Win

The Yankees powered past the White Sox 7 to 1 as they push toward new season marks. The victory boosts their run totals and extra base records while Pearson suffered a brief injury but is expected to return soon.

Associated Press Homicide Cardinals Giants Yanks White Sox Pearson

Indians Hammer Red Sox 13 to 2 in Boston

Cleveland defeats Boston 13 to 2 as Trosky blasts two home runs and Averill, Cramer, and Vosmik contribute key hits. Poindexter takes the loss for the Red Sox while Henry is the winning pitcher for the Indians in a 2 hour game at Fenway Park.

Boston Cleveland Melillo Li Hughes Werber K’bocker Cramer Ll Averill Foxx O Trosky Kroner W’therly Gaffke C ®Iale Bere Bowers Dahlgren Hale Pone Averill Trosky Weathers Hale Vosmik George Wer Knickerbocker Weatherly Peach Henry Allen Hildebrand Pe Poindexter Poindexter Owens Rolls Johnston Philadelphia Dowels A Finney O\Walker Moses Burns Dean Gehinger Johnson Os Higgins Simmons Peters Uby Owen Hayes Reiber Parker Lisenbee Rowe Puccinelli Ross Higgins Gehringer Goslin Rifices Alker Iggins Autle Neves Philade Detroit Lissokes Lisen Wut Rebels Moriarty McGowan

Second game reenters Washington St Louis ABHOA lineup

Washington and St Louis played a second game with Abhoa and key batters including Travis Mihalic Hogan and Chapman contributing RBIs. The box shows runs by inning and three errors, with final notes on substitutions and ratted pitchers.

Stone Travis Mihalic Solters Carey Lary Hemsley Clift Bottomley St. Louis Washington Newsom Caldwell Basil, Dinneen Summers Reenter Washington N.cf OlLargo Lewis Kuhel Sisolters OlBell Tomley Sington OlWest Hogan Coleman Ore Eae Louis Chapman West

Wrestling Results From Multiple Cities

Bert Rubi of Hungary defeated Ivan Rasputin of Russia in Harrisburg one fall. Abe Coleman of New York, 205, beat George Beverly of California 218 who was disqualified in the third fall in New Haven. Dropkick Murphy of Boston defeated Tony Morelli of Italy in Providence, two straight falls. Dave Levin of New Kanal, 209, defeated Gus Sonnenberg of Boston in San Francisco.

Harrisburg Bert Rubi Hungary Ivan Rasputin Russia New Haven Conn Abe Coleman New York George Beverly California Providence R. J Murphy Boston Tony Morelli Italy San Francisco Dave Levin New Kanal Gus Sonnenberg

Baer Brothers to Feature Friday Boxing at Memorial Coliseum

Max Baer and his brother Buddy headline a barnstorming show Friday night at Memorial Coliseum facing Willie Davis and Tiny Bittner. Baer, in comeback form, trains hard under manager Ancil Hoffman as Davis and Bittner prepare for the bout. Tickets are on sale at Lyman's and Curry's with women half price. amateurs must report at 7 p.m. Friday.

Adonis Playboy Max Baer Buddy Memorial Coliseum Willie Davis Tiny Bittner Alex Fidler Des Moines Max Bearcat Wright Ancil Hoffman Baer Fidler Cedar Rapids Eddie Jennings Davis Chicago Joe Louis al Attore Louis Jennings Bittner Lyman’s Curry’s

Owens Can't Run as Yankee Stadium Track Meet Cancelled

New York Caledonian club canceled the Thursday night track meet at Yankee Stadium after failing to restore Jesse Owens to amateur status. Owens, Olympic champion with four gold medals, was seen as the draw for the event and the club preferred cancellation over a poor turnout without him.

Owens New York Jesse Owens Yankee Stadium New York Caledonian Club Ohio State

Grinnell Pioneers Scrimmage in Rain Laden Practice

Grinnell coach Guy Lookabaugh drilled his Pioneers for two hours on a rain drenched field. He split the squad into two rival teams and cycled through passes quick kicks and line smashes. Starting backs included Harry Barker Lynn Schlotter Welton White William Sampson Scotty McLeod Fred Luther Fred Homan Buck Snow with last year lettermen in the lineups.

Grinnell Guy Lookabaugh Pioneers Harry Barker Lynn Schlotterback Welton White William Sampson Scotty McLeod Fred Luther Fred Homan Buck Snow

Jabs and Dinners Highlight Weekend Sports and Farewell

Ralph Hurtado outpointed Charley Gomez in a 137 pound bout in Panama. Harry Thomas knocked out K. Clem ents at 198 pounds in Chicago. Bob Nestell stopped Nash Garrison in Los Angeles. A farewell dinner at Alburnett honored Mr and Mrs John Snabinet as they plan South travel with many local relatives attending.

Associated Press New York Ralph Indian) Hurtado Panama Charley Gomez France Chicago Harry Thomas Eagle Bend Minn Clements Pittsburgh Los Angeles Bob Nestell Nash Garrison San Jose Alburnett John Snabinet South Herman Eggar Doris Ross Monticello Charles Barnts Harry William Helmrick Ryan Ed Wilkison Burt Tritle Central City Raymond Wassmer Charles Wassmer Clarence Peterson William Barnts Jake Wassmer Robert Simmons

Black Molasses Dominates Early U S Alcohol Production

The article notes most U S alcohol is produced from black molasses imported at 2 percent per gallon, reflecting the reliance on foreign input for domestic alcohol manufacture.

The United States

Hubbell’s Treacherous Screwball Impresses Giants Pitcher

Carl Hubbell rose from Oklahoma City to the majors, mastering the screwball under Ty Cobb’s misjudgment. The lefty dazzled Giants fans, baffling hitters with a three quarter delivery and a blend of screwball fastball and curve. Hubbell’s control and composure, including a notable all star story from Gabby Hartnett, solidified his place among baseball’s elite.

New York Carl Owen Hubbell Detroit Tigers Oklahoma City Ty Cobb Carl Cobb Hubbell Toronto New York Giants Dizzy Dean Matty Christy Matthewson Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs Ruth Gehrig Foxx Simmons Cronin Yankees Giants Washington Hartnett

Softball Finals in Chicago Tonight

The national softball championships, weather permitting, will be decided at Soldier Field tonight. Finals were twice delayed by rain and washed out Tuesday night after the women's title game was halted in the third inning. The Cleveland Girls club faces Chicago for the women, while Rochester, N Y, and Cleveland contend for the men’s title.

Chicago Soldier Field Cleveland Rochester N. Y

Lou Gehrig’s 1800th Consecutive Game Highlighted

International News Service notes Lou Gehrig's 1800th straight game for the New York Yankees. The piece praises his durability and consistent excellence, including a lifetime .344 average and .422 World Series mark, calling him the unanimous choice for all‑time American League first baseman.

International News Service EW York Hal Chase Wally Pipp Bill Terry Jim Bottomley Ty Cobb Eddie Collins Babe Ruth Iron Horse Lou Gehrig New York Yankees Yanks Miller Huggins Yankee Lou Hug Pipp Dan Terrys

Standings and Scores From Tuesday and Wednesday Games

New York led with 13 wins and 6 losses, Chicago 9 5, Detroit 9 5, Philadelphia 5 9, Cleveland 13 6, Boston 7 3, St Louis 7 1. Tuesday results: New York 7 Chicago 1, Detroit 9 Philadelphia 5, Cleveland 13 Boston 2, Washington 13 St Louis 7. Wednesday schedules include Palind... at Detroit, New York at Chicago, Boston at Cleveland.

Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh Washington Boston Lei New York Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis Spmeinaett Tasien Rockin Osiph Delphin Brooklyn Cincinnati

Martin Wampler Top Billers to Clash at Cedar Park Night

Outdoor wrestling season ends Thursday at Cedar Park with Bull Martin of Omaha and Earl Wampler of Scranton as main event stars. They have sixty minutes to settle differences while Eddie Jennings pairs Jack Gacek of Milwaukee against Jack Hader of Kansas City in the semi windup. George Harben faces Lee Hening of Cresco in an opening bout.

Cedar Park Bull Martin Omaha Earl Wampler Scranton Martin Park Wampler Middle West Eddie Jennings Jack Gacek Milwaukee Jack Hader Kansas City Gacek George “Rube Harben Lee Henning Cresco Upper Iowa University

Frog Survives Underwater Using Skin as Gill

The creature cloaks its nostrils and breathes underwater through the skin acting as a gill, eliminating lung use while submerged.

Kohawks Drill Through Initial Heavy Scrimmage

Coe varsity opened drills with a heavy scrimmage in the gym as rain postponed plans to Tuesday. With Upper Iowa looming in ten days Coach Eby aims to make scrimmage daily. Four veterans did not return including Bob Smith Bob Gable Harold Nelson and Charlie Bristol.

Coe Upper Iowa Eby Bob Smith Bob Gable Harold Nelson Charlie Bristol Smith Gable Nelson Bristol

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