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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1939

Page

11

Johnson Reveals Raider Reserve List Of 27 Players

Raider president Harry S. Johnson releases a reserve list totaling 27 names. The roster mixes returning veterans, minor leaguers, and promising rookies from Tyler and Fargo plus prospects from Springfield and Leeksville with Cleveland scouts backing several additions.

Johnson Raider Harry S. Johnson Ollie Marquardt Raiders Willard Pike Buffalo Bob Taylor Wilkes-Barre Ernie Talos Stan Goletz Lou Regino del Jones Mike Naymick Cleveland Eatilo Angaran Waukee Carroll Geist Elliston Charles Derrington Compton Calif Cincinnati Roger Wolff Wolff Eddie Marleau New Orleans Tyler Elmer Sidle Pershing Henderson Carl Fiore Carl Williamson Walter Lake Charles Workman Springfield O. Workman Jones Louis Voirol Wilson Grant Forest Thompson Fargo Henry Semezak Walter Kordenbrock Jack Whipple Leeksville Raymond Peat

Fall bass fishing proves shallow water can produce

The author argues that contrary to common belief bass can be active in warm shallow water in fall. He shares scenes from sunlit bays with lily pads and sunken logs where bass strike lures, noting fish react to movement rather than seeking cold water and emphasizing active fishing in shallow bays.

Buell Patterson Izaak Walton

Reds and Yankees Look to Six in World Series Preview

In a 1939 World Series preview, the Yankees edge the Reds in overall strength, with power from DiMaggio Keller Sellick and strong pitching expected from Ruffing Gomez and Pearson. Reds rely on Goodman, McCormick and Keystones, while managers McCarthy and McKechnie weigh relievers and lineups for a six-game series.

Reds McCarthy McKechnie Yankees Cincinnati Joe DiMaggio Charley Keller George Selkirk Ival Goodman Harry Craft Joe Lee Gamble al Simmons Vince DiMaggio Little Frenchy Walters Derringer Dean Junior Thompson Ruffing Gomez Pearson

Iowa City Archers Win Top Honors In Invitational Meet

In the Waltonian archers fall invitational at Ellis, Eloise Dysart and Jack Dysart of Iowa City led the women's and men's divisions. Lloyd Mrstik of Cedar Rapids won the junior event. Mrs. Blanche Lapp shot perfect end with all six arrows in the gold at thirty yards and will receive a 6-gold pin from the National Archery Association.

Ellis Eloise Dysart Jack Dysart Iowa City Lloyd Mrstik Cedar Rapids Blanche Lapp National Archery Association Columbia Hancingh Eloise Lapp Town City Glass Beatrice Mrstik Ruth Wilder Waterloo Qgeorge Stevens Roy Payne George Helberg Newton Koys Gerald Wells Oolwein Pete Wetherbee

Were They Mad Kansas City Fans Travel for NL Pennant Game

John W. Norman and J. E. Ashcraft drove 260 miles to St. Louis to see the pennant deciding National League game between Cincinnati and the Cardinals. They arrived to find the game being played in Cincinnati. A dog’s nose is kept cool by moisture secreted from the nasal gland.

Kansas City John W. Norman J. E. Ashcraft St. Louis Cincinnati Cardinals

Prep on Home Grid This Week Teams Meet at Hill Park

The Franklin Waterloo West game at Hill Park Thursday marks the Thunderbolts first home appearance while Roosevelt vs McKinley Friday opens the city series. Wilson travels to Freeport Illinois for a nonconference game not yet in Cedar Rapids schedules. Franklin shows potential after a loss to Dubuque, with a strong backfield and lineups announced for both Franklin and Roosevelt.

Franklin-Waterloo Hill Park Roosevelt McKinley Thunderbolts Wilson Freeport Ill Cedar Rapids Franklin Dubuque Waterloo Magnuson Sword Schoenfeld Schwin Casey Hall Ford Sweeney Morhbacher Schreckengast Pike Shive Lynch Terwilliger Wolfe Emil Dvorak Bill Taylor Bus Adams Ben Haddad Marshalltown Chuck Krizek Sanders Melichar Nemec Griffith Hedges Staples Krizek Wooleyhan Santos Krabbenhoff Tosh Ferguson Hueston Blakey Broussard Barnard Bob Suchomel

Lincoln Commercial league star Hensley tops with 578

Buck Hensley rolled 232 for high game and 578 high series to lead the Lincoln Commercial league at Lincoln alleys. IOOF Staff beat Diamond 3-1 for 881 high team game and 2503 high team series. Other leagues saw Upstreamers and Hus Memorial win in church play, while Dearborn Brass and Iowa Manufacturing posted top scores in industrial.

Buck” Hensley Lincoln Commercial League Lincoln Alleys IOOF Diamond Ymca Upstreamers First Congregational Hus Memorial First Baptist Subway la Plant No. 1 Dearborn Brass Quaker Oats Iowa Manufacturing Company Trans-Oceanic Moore C. R. Carton R. Carton Lincoln Commercial Lee Eagles Jun Hus Stewart Culver Motors Yeager Schroder Lefebvre Corp Belden Hill Aie oPee la Plant No Laurence Dearborn Brass Co Moses Iowa Mfe Co Colie Agne Dunlop Iowa Mfg Co First Hawkins Has Memorial Melsha Ainsworth

Johnny Jacobs Wins Notre Dame Golf Championship

Cedar Rapids Iowa teen Johnny Jacobs the state champion won the Notre Dame university golf championship after a final 68 on the last 18 holes. Walter Hagen Jr finished third as Jacobs edged the field for the trophy to be presented next Sunday and a plaque in the Notre Dame trophy room.

Notre Dame University Johnny Jacobs Cedar Rapids Iowa John Jacobs Little Jake Walter Hagen, Jr William J. Burke Notre Dame Jacobs Notre Dame

KoHawks Drill For St Ambrose Game

Coe football drills stress pass defense ahead of Saturday’s home game against St Ambrose. Ed Cisler may miss the clash with a throat ailment, joining Don Kinch and Wayne Hackett as out. After the Ambrose game, Coe opens Midwest conference play against Lawrence on October 7. Tickets are at Armstrongs Belden Hills Richards College Pharmacy and Campus Drug. game time 2 PM.

Coe St. Ambrose Coe Field Cornell Kohawks Ed Cisler Don Kinch Wayne Hackett Ames Ambrose Eby Lawrence Armstrong's Belden Hills Richards College Pharmacy

Leach and Gorman Win Doubles at Oelwein Club

Louise Leach defeated Fred Ritchie 4 to 3 in the Ladies Handicap at Oelwein Country Club. Bill Gorman beat Peter Riley 4 to 3 in the finals of the club championship Sunday.

Oelwein Louise Leach Fred Ritchie Oelwein Country Club Bill Gorman Peter Riley

Boxing Upset Sparks Night of Knockouts Across Cities

By The Associated Press, bouts reported from Houston Memphis New York Toronto Baltimore Hartford and New Haven feature Pettaway knocking out Clark, Yack stopping Transparenti, Wofford and Battalino scoring wins. The card shows multiple regional results across 158 to 195 pound ranges.

Associated Press Houston Ellev Pettaway Jimmy Clark Memphis New York Toronto Lou Transparenti Baltimore

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