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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1939

Page

10

Reds Edge Cardinals as McKechnie Sidesteps Walters

Reds win to take place atop the N L standings as Deacon McKechnie benches Walters for a day then starts him in a pivotal game. Morton Cooper shuts down the Cardinals in the nightcap, boosting Cincinnati's pennant push with Walters and Derringer poised for the final two games.

Cincinnati Reds St Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Pat Moran Deacon Bill McKechnie Walters Cardinals Reds Bucky Walters

Marquette Hosts North Half High School Baseball Tourney

The Marquette site hosts the north half of Clayton County tournament next weekend with Luana and Garnaville on byes. Contests include Marquette vs Guttenberg Friday at 1 p.m. and Farmersburg vs McGregor Friday at 2:45 p.m. Winners play Saturday morning with the final set for 3 p.m.

Gazette McGregor Marquette Clayton County Luana Guttenberg Farmersburg Garnaville

County Baseball Meet At Lansing Saturday

WAUKON The annual county baseball tournament is set for Lansing on Sept 30. Opening games start at 9:00 between Lansing and Waterville then 10:30 Harpers Ferry versus New Albin. Final at 2:30 decides the county representative for the state tournament.

Lansing The Gazette Waukon Waterville Harpers Ferry New Albin

Elkader Juniors Open Grid Card Schedule Listed

The Elkader junior college football schedule opens next Saturday with Rochester and continues through October and November. Key dates include Sept 30 Rochester, Oct 6 Campton, Oct 13 open, Oct 17 Maquoketa, Oct 20 Washington home, Oct 21 Waldorf away, and Nov 3 open.

Gazette Elkader Rochester Campton Maquoketa Washington

Viola High School Beats Martelle 4-3 in Tight Showdown

Viola High School defeated Martelle 4 to 3 on Monday in a well pitched game. The Viola battery consisted of Smith Secrist and Hoge while Davis started on the mound for Martelle as Viola outhit 11 to 7.

Viola High School Martelle Gazette Viola Viola Smith Secrist Hoge Viola Battery Davis

Close Tri-Valley race and new coaches in view

Cedar Falls moved to favored position after beating Wilson as the Tri-Valley conference standings hint at a tight title race. New coaches Paul Franks at Independence and Leonard Cole at Manchester debut, while injuries and practice notes shape Linn County and Coe Cornell openers.

Cedar Falls Wilson Vinton Paul Franks Independence Leonard Cole Manchester Cole Marengo Franks

Major League Tuesday Games Highlight Six Others

Six other big league games were played besides the Cincinnati and St. Louis NL title clash. Brooklyn beat New York 12-10 in the season series, Carl Hubbell starred for the Giants in a 9-5 win, Dodgers won 3-2, Kirby Higbe held the Bees to 10 hits in a 5-3 victory, and Philadelphia Athletics crushed Washington 15-4. Tigers beat St. Louis 5-4 and 7-5, Yankees and Red Sox rainout forced a twin bill for Wednesday, Cubs-Pirates also postponed by frost.

Cincinnati-St. Louis Flatbush Cincy Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Giants Carl Hubbell Dodgers Kirby Higbe Boston Bees Philadelphia Marty Letchas Philadelphia Athletics Washington Detroit Tigers St Louis Browns St. Louis Tigers Joe Gallagher New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Boston Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh

Sacramento Meets Los Angeles Far Coast Loop

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Seattle Rainiers 2 to 0 at Wrigley field to win the right to face the Sacramento Solons in a five game Pacific Coast playoff series beginning Thursday to determine the league champion this year.

Los Angeles INL Los Angeles Angels Sacramento Solons Angels Seattle Rainiers Wrigley Field Solons

Rochester Loses To Louisville In Opener

In Rochester New York on Tuesday night Bud Parmelee pitched a complete game shutout as Louisville Colonels defeated the Rochester Red Wings 7 to 0. Louisville collected 11 hits with two runs in the fifth and five in the ninth to seize a one game lead in the Little World Series.

Rochester. N. Y INS Rochester Red Wings Louisville Colonels Bud Parmelee

Standings and Results in the American League Baseball

The American League standings show New York 104 43 10 and Detroit 99 70 530 with Boston 87 60 59. Washington 63 86 .423 and Cleveland 82 66 .554 also listed. Tuesday results include Detroit 5 7 and St Louis 4 5 with the second game cut to seven innings due to darkness.

New York Detroit Boston Washington Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis

Baseball Results and Schedules for Tuesday

Results show New York and Brooklyn games in darkness as Brooklyn improves to 5-3. Cincinnati sweeps St Louis 3-0 to 1-6, Philadelphia tops Boston 5 to 3, Chicago 8-69 remains at .537, Boston 60 85 414, and Pittsburgh hosts Chicago with cold weather noted. Upcoming matchups include St Louis at Cincinnati and Chicago at Pittsburgh with additional plans in Boston and Philadelphia.

Cincinnati New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Chicago Philadelphia Chicaso St Louis

Detroit teams fall in foggy finish as St Louis wins

Major League Box Scores second game shows Detroit and St Louis in a 5 to 7 finish halted after 7th due to darkness. Gallagher York Grace and Greenberg drove in runs while York Gallagher Grace and Greenberg went deep. Rowe earned the win with 6 innings. Kramer fanned 4 in relief.

Detroit St. Louis Gallagher Fox Higgins Laabs York Grace Averill Greenberg McCoy Lucadello Gryska McQuinn Gehringer

Armstrong Manfredo Bout Slated for Ten Rounds

Des Moines reports Henry Armstrong welterweight will defend his title against Al Manfredo in a ten round fight on October 9. Promoter Pinkie George says Armstrong's manager Eddie Mead refused a 15 round bout citing Manfredo as too tough.

Des Moines INS Henry Armstrong al Manfredo Pinkie George Armstrong Eddie Mead Manfredo

Iowa State Hobbled in Practice Before Denver Game

Iowa State faced a rough session as Ed Petoskey suffered a side injury in Tuesday scrimmage and may miss 10 days of practice. Coach Jim Yeager led two hours of hard drills while the squad appeared ragged ahead of Friday night’s game with Denver.

St.Ambrose Dukes Duford Coe Duford Kohawks Iowa State Dukes Dick Barker Cornell Ames Ed Petoskey Burlington Petoskey Jim Yeager Denver

Dodgers Plan Talent Camp in Ottumwa for Future Major Leaguers

The Brooklyn Dodgers will sponsor a training camp in Ottumwa the week of October 9 for youths aged 16 to 20. Those showing talent will be offered contracts and sent to Brooklyn farm clubs. Manager Leo Durocher and four assistants will run the school.

Ottumwa INS Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn Leo Durochér

Hawkes Bear Down For South Dakota Opener

Iowa enters the season under Eddie Anderson with a focus on balanced offense and defense as they host South Dakota. Nile Kinnick leads the attack while Herman Snider replaces Tollefson at left guard and notes on Purdue, Notre Dame, and Minnesota prep dominate the college grid scene.

Iowa City Eddie Anderson Holy Cross University of Iowa University of South Dakota Iowa Anderson Hawkeyes Herman Snider Tollefson Nile Kinnick Hawks Ohio State Soph Stars Johnny Hallabrin Ohio State Jimmy Langhurst Bob Ecks Wisconsin Harry Stuhldreher Badgers Marquette Lou Brock Purdue Notre Dame Bo Mece Millin Indiana Eleven

Dyersville Hustlers Post Unbeaten Baseball Season

The Xavier Hustlers from Dyersville completed a stellar season with twenty four straight wins, featuring players from Xavier high school's eighth grade class and coached by Charles Gebhard. Key pitchers were Wayne Brunkan Flick Hittenmiller and Ed Beckman with Don Wedener catching. infielders Johnny Schmitz Rudy Gerken Billy Jaeger and Bob Wieneke. outfielders Leo Tegeler Ed Beckmann Billy Whitehead and Locke. They defeated teams including Nustlers Strawberry Point New Vienna Cubs Park All-Stars Edgewood Enrigille Greeley Worthington Seventh Graders and Earlville with multiple high scoring games.

Gazette Dyersville Xavier Hustlers Xavier High School Charles Gebhard Wayne Brunkan Flick Hittenmiller Ed Beckman Don Wedener Johnny Schmitz Rudy Gerken Billy Jaeger Bob Wieneke Leo Tegeler Ed Beckmann Billy Whitehead Locke Nustlers Strawberry Point Hustlers New Vienna Cubs Park All-Stars Edgewood Hustle Greeley Seventh Graders Colesburg Husters Worthington Earlville New Vienna

Center Point Beats Toddville Nine 4-3 in close victory

Center Point pitcher Gerald Heerner fanned 13 as the Pointers defeated Toddville 4-3. It marked Center Point's third straight win and continued a strong run for the season on Tuesday.

Gerald Weerner Center Point High School Toddville Linn County Iowa High School Athletic Association Center Point the Gazette Gerald Heerner

Ruffing Expected To Pitch Series Opener

Yankees plan Red Ruffing to start the World Series opener at Yankee Stadium next Wednesday with Red Gomez sidelined by a strained side. Ed Barrow notes Gomez could miss the series but the club can still rely on starting pitchers with relief options.

Ed Barrow New York Yankees Lefty Gomez Yankees Gomez Red Ruffing Yankee Stadium York

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