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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1937

Page

2

Cubs Rally To Beat Bees 5 2 In Chicago Showdown

Curt Davis pitched six strong hits allowed as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Boston Bees 5 to 2. Chicago grabbed three eighth inning runs aided by a sacrifice, an intentional walk, and a miscue to take the lead and Davis earned his seventh win.

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Yankees Split Doubleheader With Cleveland Indians

In a two game set at Cleveland, the Yankees split with the Indians. Feller struck out eight in the opener but left after seven and Cleveland won 5 4 in the tenth. Harder pitched seven scoreless innings for the Indians. In the nightcap the Yankees won 3 1 as Pearson fanned seven and New York rallied late for the win. The split tightens the Yankees hold on first place in the American League.

NEW York Bob Feller Monte Pearson Yankees Cleveland Indians Feller Yankee Mel Harder Indians Moose Salters Hale Pearson Tribe Dan Detroit Tigers Washington Yanks Cleveland Crosettiss Rolfe Bo Averiller DiMiagmiocf Gehring Tb Solters If Dickeye Campbellif Laitzeaver Glenn Pyliak Hoag Powell If Harder Nether Vance Ruiog Malone Dickey Feller Averiff Gehris Dickey Solters Pytlak Nome Sun Averill Bates Crosett Gehrig Vance Rolfe Hefiner Gehrig Lett Old Vance Malone Am- Rice Mads Hubbard Dinneen Heffner Powrth Hughes Heffner Poxell Lary Rolfe Crosetti Hellner Galehouse Junkers Huabbard Dinneen Koalls

Standings and Results From the American League Night Action

Weekly standings show New York leading with 90 and 44 games, Cleveland 72-63, Chicago 77-59, Detroit 81-54, Boston 71-61, Philadelphia 53-90, St Louis 41-95. Wednesday results include Cleveland 5 New York 1 and Philadelphia 8-1 over St Louis, with several other matchups listed. Thursday schedule features Philadelphia at St Louis and Brooklyn at Cincinnati among others, plus detailed box score notes on hits, runs, and pitching.

New York Cleveland Detroit Washington Chicago Phildelphia Boston St Louis Philadelphia Tulasnay Chicago BN Brooklyn St Loui Puttsburreh Cincinnat Chirera Baston Pittsburgh Bostor

Cardinals and Phillies tied after 13 in lights in St Louis

In a game halted by darkness after 13 innings the Cardinals and Phillies finished level at 6 all. Both teams traded blows with key players listed in the line score as the contest extended deep into the night.

ST Louis Cardinals Phillies

Reds edge Reds opener with Schott strong on mound

Cincinnati wins 6 to 5 over Brooklyn in the opener as Gene Schott works to a solid start. Davis, Goodman contribute RBIs while Bucher, Hamlin and others collect hits in the tight contest.

Scarset Schott Jorgensen Miller Brooklyn Cincinnati Hamlin Ainnities Cantwell Lindsey Rosen Bucher Manush Phelps Goodman Jorgensen Encish Datts Kampourts Hassett Wison Wilson Miller Kampouris Scarsella Kampouris Miller Henshaw Gehrman Barrett Gehrman Barrett Mooty Stark, Stewart and Sears Roy Hemsthaw Petra Reds Gene Schott Frooktsa Ctictanats Bucher Aier 'S Hans English Katmpouris G. Davis Goodman

Reupke Returns to Cyclone Squad as Veteran Fullback

Reupke, a veteran fullback, comes back to the Cyclones for the upcoming season. The piece notes Yeates and Meengat as key figures, highlighting Kischer as a passing ace and detailing a roving role at Waterton Bay while mentioning a Spanish root for a nickname meaning shade.

Reupke Cyclone Meengat Waterton Bay Perrer Yeates Sever Toorg

Tigers Rally to Beat Senators 4 3 in Ninth

Detroit trailed Washington until a ninth inning rally produced three runs, lifting the Tigers to a 4 3 win over the Senators. Auker earned the victory after holding Senators to nine hits, while Poffenberger worked the final inning. Ferrell started for Washington and allowed the decisive uprising.

Washington INS Senators Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Auker Poffenberger Wes Ferrell

White Sox rally past Red Sox in 5 3 win at Fenway Park

Chicago the White Sox overcame a Texas style comeback to beat Boston 12 to 10 in a seven inning win. Dixie Walker and Mike Kreegith led the offense while Jack Wilson and others contributed. The Boston pitcher struggled as relievers allowed late runs.

Boston Chicago White Sox Red Sox Bob “Letty Dee Cneve Strisang Jack Wilson Jack Hast Mike Kreesith Dixie Walker Ated Ras Radcliff Wilson Chaax

Browns A's Split Doubleheader As Trotter Wins

In Philadelphia the St. Louis Browns and the Athletics split a Wednesday doubleheader. Bill Trotter earned his first win of the season in the nightcap 3 to 1 after the A's won the opener 2 to 0. Trotter, who had previously lost, helped the Browns break even.

Philadelphia Bill Trotter St. Loui Browns Athletics A's B Lo Trotter

A's Triumph Despite Nine-Hit Shutout by Mackmen

Seven games in a row, the A's shut out the Mack men with four hits until the ninth when Johnsons double and Hassan's single produced the lone run. Trotter fanned Jess Hill with the tying runs aboard as St Louis and Philadelphia swapped blows in a high-scoring game.

Mackmen Johnsons Gene Hassans A’s Trotter Jess Hill Turd St Louis Philadelphia Abhoa Giulian Nelson Tron Hultman Peters Hnessey Williams Lipscomb Walkup Hennessey Ambler Giulianio Johnson Amber Werber Nelson Hassan Newsome Peters Allen Johnson Bottomley Nelson Moses Hasson Werber Cliff Werber Willams Giuliani Newseome Hasson Peters Hassan Clit Barkley Bottomley Innies Hennessey Hennesses Geisel Summers Owens Philadelphia Oon Bet Barkley Clift Twn Wits Betti Hustan Cuft Johnson Chiftt Vosmik_ Dowhie Ays Husten Hassan Mises Brucker Husten Hasan Prace Pnia Halis Kalfass Smithtupre Sumaiers Geisel Tome

Brooklyn Squad Opens Friday With Lynnville

A 29 man Brooklyn squad has trained daily for the Friday opener with Lynnville on Sept 17 under Coach Ellsworth Miller and Ras Anderson. The 144 pound line features Eldon Ormuston and backfield averages 150 pounds. Several veterans vie with newcomers as many players will see action to evaluate talent before the Sept 47 Lynnville game and the later schedule includes Marengo, Relie Plaine, Toledo, Tama, North English, Montezuma.

Steeal Gavette Brooklyn Lynnville Ellsworth Miller Ras Anderson Eldon Ormuston Marergo Lyanville Marengo Relie Plaine Toledo Tama Montezuma

Monticello Lineup Forms for 1st Game in Northeastern Iowa

Monticello’s gridiron team faces uncertainty as 11 lettermen graduated. Coach Roy Moore builds around Captain Richardson Etthns and Field with Nagle eligible to boost the lineup. Guards and ends Rone Jamieson compete with Howie Rodman, Gerdes Yeomen Steiner Pruit for spots.

Monticello Iowa Roy Moore Richardson Etthns Nagle Moore Rone Jamieson Howie Rodman Gerdes Yeomen Steiner Pruit Bone Stiener Yeoman Kuhns Stutt Field Rittmer

Minnesota Gophers Poised for Fourth Straight Title Run

Minnesota's Golden Gophers, three time mythical national champions, eye a strong fall schedule led by Andy Aram and a deep backfield. Coach Bernie Bierman notes tough tests ahead with Notre Dame Northwestern Nebraska Wisconsin Indiana Illinois Michigan, and a lineup expected to shine despite losses to graduation. The slate includes North Dakota State, Nebraska at Lincoln, Indiana, Michigan at Ann Arbor, Notre Dame, Iowa, Northwestern, and Wisconsin.

Minneapolis Mnnesota Golden Gophers Bernie Bierman Bierman Minnesota Gophers Northwestern Evanston Notre Dame Nebraska Wisconsin Indiana Ilora Michigan Lincoln North Dakota State Ann Arbor Iowa Iowa City

Charley Baxter Stops Frankie Lockwood in Cleveland Bout

In Cleveland Charley Baxter from Wisconsin stopped Frankie Lockwood of Indiana. The scoring and round details remain unclear in the brief telegraphic report. Other results note Charley Adam defeating Lew Raymond in New York and Duddy Ryan beating Johnny Urices in Roselle Park New Jersey.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Charley Baxter Pittsburgh Frankie Lockwood Indianapolis New York Charley Adam Lew Raymond Kalethmore Elizabeth Duddy Ryan Roselle Park Johnny Urices Long Branch

Montague Invited to Enter Tourney at Belmont

John Montague known as Monty to Hollywood stars has been invited to the $12,000 Belmont Open at Belmont Country Club September 23 to 26. A telegram to Bing Crosby confirmed the invitation as Babe Ruth may also enter. The event, financed with $12,000 deposited in a Cambridge bank, features a $3,000 first prize and attracts premier pros from the U S and Europe, with Ryder Cup members present except Gene Sarazen on a world tour.

Boston INS John “Monty Montague Hollywood Belmont Country Club New York Bing Crosby Freddy Corcoran Babe Ruth Cambridge Belmont Course Europe Gene Sarazen Denny Shute Brae Burn PGA Ralph Guldahl Tony Manero Horton Smith Sam Snead Johnny Revolta Big Ed Dudley Henry Picard Byron Nelson Lawson Little Tom Creavy Paul Runyan Harold McSpaden Billy Burke Leo Diegel

Crosby will not urge Monte in Boston golf open

Bing Crosby will not pressure John Montague to enter the $12,000 international golf open at Boston, announced Wednesday by his brother Larry Crosby.

Hollywood INS Bing Crosby John Montague Golf Monte Boston Larry Crosby

Thirty Out At Toledo For Football Drills

Thirty Toledo high football players reported for practice under Coach Irvin Thompson for the season. Captain Virgil Beck is out with infection while Dick Ball, a 170 pound fullback, is expected to lead the offense. Schedule lists games from Sept 17 to Nov 25 with contests at Grundy Center Reinbeck Montezuma Brooklyn Trier Marengo Tama Belle Plaine.

Gazette Toledo Irvin Thompson Virgil Beck Dick Ball Grundy Center Reinbeck Montezuma Brooklyn Trier Marengo Tama Belle Plaine

Iowa Hawkeyes Open Scrimmage In Practice Session

The University of Iowa football team held its first scrimmage this after noon in mild conditions. Coach Tubbs split into two squads with Nile Kinnick leading one unit and Russell Bush the other, producing a touchdown by Glenn Olson and a second score from Jack Eicherly in the short-contact session.

Owa City University of Iowa Coachil Tubbs Iowa Bob Lannon Homer Harris Floyd DeHeer Henry Luebcke Shipley Farrah Chuck Brady Dick Anderson Nile Kinnick al Schenk Russ Dean Bush Lamb Russell Bush Jack Liberly Bill Kelly Glenn Olson Robert Haight Harold Patterson Don Ludeman Carl Conrad Bob Herman Bob Allen Fred Lindenmeyer Olson Jack Eicherly

Three Aces Highlight Coliseum Wrestling Card

A open indoors show at Memorial Coliseum features Jim Clinstock a 280 pound Cherokee from Oklahoma alongside Lou Plummer and Earl Wampler in a main event two out of three falls grudge match. Frankie French faces Clinstock in an early bout while Jack Hader and George Sauer open the card.

Rasslers Jim Clinstock Oklahoma Memorial Coliseum Lou Frankie French Renwick French Clinstock Plummer-Wampler Wampler Iowa Plummer Jack Hader Kansas City George Sauer Nebraska Ray Steele

Pro Football Will Not Supplant College Gridiron

Glenn Warner argues professional football will not replace college football, noting enduring college interest, the value of youth speed and spirit, and the need for top coaching. He recalls a temperate view that pro leagues may share talent, but maintains college football remains the origin and stronger public draw.

Temple University Green Bay Packers Profes

Sampson Wins Decorah Golf Club Tourney Title

In Decorah finals of the Silver Crest tourney Bob Sampson defeats James Alm five and three. Sampson beat Charles O'Brien in prelims and Alm beat Ben Amundson. Leonard Olson wins first flight finals over Tom Clark one up thirty-seven holes. Les Michaels wins third flight finals. second and fourth flights unfinished.

Gazette Decorah Silver Crest

Omaha Derby Champion Retired to Stud in Kentucky

Omaha the 1935 Kentucky Derby winner was retired from racing and sent to Arthur B. Hancock farms near Paris Kentucky to stand at stud after an injury in England.

Omaha Paris Ins Arthur B. Hancock England

Gus Schrader Sets New Track Record at Spencer Fair

Cedar Rapids dirt track ace Gus Schrader set a world record of 2 27 for two and a half miles on the half mile Clay county fair track. He also won the dash for the fastest cars in time trials with a 2 16.71 record.

Spencer Gus Schrader Cedar Rapids Clay County Schrader

Golfer Makes Birdie Then Cannot Claim Shot

Burr Swezey Jr a Princeton sophomore in Lafayette Ind scored a birdie on the fifth at Lafayette Country Club after his second shot struck a swallow mid air killing the bird and embedding its beak in the ball. He finished with a par 4 but could not claim the birdie due to the unusual interference.

Lafayette Ind Burr Swezcy Lafayette Country Club Princeton Swezey

Betting On The Ponies Runs Into Millions

St Louis betting commissioners estimate that at least 350000 dollars is handled daily by local bookmakers in the city. They also estimate that total daily wagering at all tracks and bookmaking shops in the United States ranges from 25000000 to 40000000 dollars.

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Luther Burbank Wins First Great Triumph with Potato

The noted plant wizard Luther Burbank secured his first major triumph with the Burbank potato, a milestone celebrated by horticulturists.

Luther Burbank Burbank

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