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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1939

Page

3

Real Greatness Of Joe Louis To Be Tested Wednesday

Joe Louis faces a Wednesday night 20 round bout with Bicycle Bob Pastor at Briggs Stadium in Detroit. Cuddy notes Louis must improve on his prior stumble against Pastor in New York and seize the chance to prove enduring greatness by learning from past mistakes.

Joe Louis Jack Cuddy Etroit Joe Lous Bob Pastor Joe Pastor New York Louis Max Schmeling Jimmy Johnston Madison Square Garden Bob Tommy Farr Farr Briggs’ Stadium Butts Johnston Schmeling Joe Jacobs Maxie Petunias New York U Briggs Stadium Detroit

98 Man Squad At Upper Iowa Drills In Heat

Special to The Gazette Fayette A total of 58 men turned out for the first days of football practice on Dorman field at Upper Iowa In 90 degree heat Doc Dorman led grueling blocking and tackling drills The lettermen returning include Rex Chamberlain Wallace Oldfather Jack Grant Joseph Brady James Buell Cecil Spatcher Joseph Harkins and Dale Alderson Dorman must fill gaps from last springs five first string linemen graduation plus eleven reserves: Earl Harmon Foster Cass Lyle Patterson Robert Allyn George Bray George Lorber Albert Hader Harold Kamm Dale Patterson Maynard Taylor and Donald Gosch

The Gazette Fayette Dorman Field Upper Iowa Doc Dorman Doc Rex Chamberlain Wallace Oldfather Jack Fae Tate Earl Bellis Earl Harmon Foster Cass Lyle Patterson Robert Allyn George Bray George Lorber Albert Hader Harold Kamm Dale Patterson Maynard Taylor Donald Gosch

Delaware County Baseball Meet Set Dates at Delhi

EARLVILLE The Delaware county high school baseball tournament will be held at Delhi on September 28 and 29. First round matchups include Delhi vs Greeley, Dundee vs Oneida, Buck Creek vs Colesburg, with Earlville receiving a bye.

the Gazette Earlville Delhi

Burgess Whitehead Suspended Again by Giants

Cincinnati AP Burgess Whitehead New York Giants regular second baseman was suspended indefinitely by Manager Bill Terry for violation of training rules. He was ordered to leave for home and this marks a repeat suspension about a month after the previous action.

Cincinnati Burgess Whitehead New York Giants Bill Terry Whitehead

Parker Exceeds Baugh As Passer in 865 Yards

New York reports that Ace Parker, former Duke star for the Dodgers, led in effectiveness among NFL passers last season. Danowski gained 848 yards and Baugh 853, while Parker had 11 interceptions for Baugh and eight for Danowski, with Parker losing only seven.

New York Sammy Baugh Redskins Ed Danowski Giants Dodgers Ace Parker Duke Danowski Baugh Parker

Open Season Dates for Game Birds Across Central States

The article lists hunting seasons and legal guidance across Illinois Michigan Indiana Minnesota Iowa and advisories to check state conservation departments. Open pheasant quail partridge and squirrel seasons vary by state and zone with specific dates and bag limits noted. It urges hunters to obtain landowner permission and follow laws.

Ozark Ripley Department of Conservation Illinois Michigan Conservation Commission Indiana Minnesota Iowa Bob White

Seven Baseball Games Scheduled For Newhall

Newhall high school coach Bob Curtis released a seven game schedule. The slate includes matches with Atkins on Sept 19 and Sept 29, Norway on Sept 22 and Oct 4, Van Horne on Sept 29, Shelisburg on Oct 10, and Garrison on Oct 13, with several home games noted.

Newhall Bob Curtis Atkins Norway van Horne Shelisburg Garrison

Forest, Field and Stream Fishing in the Ozarks and Reelfoot Lake

Jay Countryman travels to the Ozarks where fishing is poor but Reelfoot Lake in northwest Tennessee yields large mouth bass. A one dollar non resident license and guide boat fee grant access to a 50 000 acre lake formed a century ago by an earthquake. The area hosts Cyprus trees in water and a bird paradise with many egrets and a beaver colony under study and potential naturalization. Nearby reports note exceptional walleyes at White Fish Lake and Minnesota fishing trips yielding good catches and plenty of fish to eat.

Jay Countryman Ozarks Reelfoot Lake Tennessee Jay Mississippi Louisiana Reelfoot

Fish Dump Feeds Upper Wapsie With Bass Near Quasqueton

About 500 smallmouth bass were released into the upper Wapsie near Quasqueton marking an early-season fishing boost. The fish delivery follows a state commission effort to restore fish populations in the river. Wisconsin reports 32,000 deer killed during the 1938 hunting season. Wyoming plans to spend Pittman Robertson funds to acquire land for elk winter feeding, addressing a major western wildlife issue.

Wapsie Quasqueton Wyoming Pittman-Robertson Wisconsin

Beavers Return to Wild in Acetee County Effort

A year after clearing a stream den for beaver capture Acetee County sportsmen obtained a pair through the state conservation department and escorted them to the prepared den. The two beavers, previously captured on the Missouri River and shown at the Des Moines state fair exhibit, faced a struggle realizing they were free again as the release proceeded.

Acetee County State Conservation Department Missouri Des Moines

Softball Association Meeting in Cedar Rapids Monday

The Cedar Rapids Softball association will hold a meeting at City Hall Monday at 7 30 PM to present championship awards for league titles. The event is open to the public, followed by an executive committee meeting to map next year’s program and elect new officers.

Cedar Rapids Softball Association City Hall

Three-Day Race Card Planned At Waverly

Waverly Iowa hosts a three event harness program starting at 1 p m Sunday featuring 2:12 pace 2:15 trot and 2:24 pace. Entries include Charley Makin Gratton Boy Hyland Volo and Billy Hall in 2:12 pace and Katherine Lincoln Dorothy Senator Ditto and Greystone among others in the trot and pace contests. Admission covers grounds with grand stand free.

Gazette Waverly Iowa Waverly Race Club Charley Makin Homer Narber Vinton Gratton Boy Mike McInerny Ottumwa Hyland Volo J. A. McCoy Lancaster Wis Low Direct John Bradford Beaver Dam Billy Hall Bradford Katherine Lincoln Bradfield Morris Minn Dorothy Senator E. A. Burr Alexandria Eldon Mitchell Eldon J. Ditto George Baker Decorah Dean John W. Hall G. Abax J. T. S. West Union Fred White D. W. McLaughlin Des Moines Greystone Alfred Ray Betts Waxelly Zeke Bonura Betts Joyce Makin William T. Allen Anamosa Bob Dodge E. W. Jasperson Pine Island Minna Sunny ”Allworthy Frank Lynch el. Bitty Dillon D. C. Patton High Myrtle P. H. de Spencer Jose Dale Stepalong J. A. Whittaker Shell Rock Mona Makin Frank Pate Marshallown

Oscar Vitt Sizes Up Former Raider Stars In New York

Oscar Vitt surveys the scene at Yankee Stadium as Cleveland players study a towering rookie and recall past games. He praises pitchers like Feller and Ruffing, notes young talent and potential future stars, and jokes with teammates while guiding the dugout pep talk.

Oscar Vitt Raider Yankee Stadium Cleveland Pilot Johny Allen Mel Harder Harder YORK

Cyclones Beat Reserves 14 to 0 In Scrimmage

Iowa State's Varsity Bears defeated the reserves 14 to 0 in a Saturday scrimmage. Vickerstaff scored the first TD on a run, Osborne added the extra point, Wallace threw the second TD pass to Graves with another conversion. Coach Yeager praised sophomore showings and said the squad is in good condition as they prep for Coe game next Saturday.

Jim Yeager Cyclones

Marquette Railroaders Top Garnaville in Nine Inning Thriller

In a close nine inning game Marquette High Railroaders defeated Garnaville High 10 to 9. Garnaville showcased strong offense but Marquette rallied late to clinch the victory at home.

the Gazette Marquette Garnaville High School Marquette High Railroaders

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