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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1938

Page

3

West Waterloo Host To Franklin Eleven

Intra city high school football opens with Wilson facing McKinley at Hill park and Franklin visiting West Waterloo. Both games moved a day earlier due to Cedar Rapids teachers convention. crowd expected large as Wilson pursues city and conference honors.

West Waterloo Franklin Hill Park Wilson McKinley Waterloo West High Tion Cedar Rapids Ramblers East Waterloo South Side Tipton Barnard Marshalltown Briggs Negro Dick Olson Sopousek Strate Bloomhall Matt Herbeck Magnuson Bill Fluegel

Kansas City Blues edge Saints to force deciding game

In Kansas City, the Blues beat the St. Paul Saints 7 to 6 to extend the American Association playoff, as Saints hopeful of a title saw five of six runs come in the last three innings. Marvin Breuer struggled late, aided by Frank Makosky. The series moves to St. Paul with the Saints leading three games to two.

Kansas City Kansas City Blues St. Paul Saints Saints Marvin Breuer Frank Makosky Vic Frasier Zach Taylor Hugo Klaerner Lloyd Brown Blues St. Paul

Lowden Bennett Tied For League Leadership

Special to The Gazette Clarence Lowden’s pennant bound team leads the Wapsie loop after a 4 1 win over Clarence. Stanwood edged Wheatland 5 4. Bennett must beat Lowden and Stanwood to claim the title with Clarence. Standings show Clarence 4 2 666, Stanwood 2 2 500, Mechanicsville 0 3 000, Wheatland 0 3 000.

Clarence Lowden Wapsie Stanwood Wheatland Bennett Oes Ennett Clarence Aves Mechanicsville

Oxford Junction Team Takes Championship

Oxford Junction wins the Eastern Iowa League crown by defeating Lost Nation in a three game series. The first game 13 1 to Oxford Junction, second game 8 2 to Oxford Junction. Pitchers were Becker Burda for Oxford Junction and Riderman Fleming for Lost Nation.

Oxford Junction Lost Nation Kukel Riderman H. Becker Ed Burda J. Fleming Moore Blackman Ed Burd London Miles Bellevue DeWitt Charlotte Maquoketa

Manchester Woman Catches Seven-Pound Channel Catfish

Mrs Carl R Anderson wife of the deputy sheriff hooked a seven pound channel catfish 27 inches long in the Maquoketa river near Bailey's Ford five miles southeast of Manchester. Assisted by her husband she landed the unusual catch with a light three and one fourth ounce flyrod making a notable record in this area this year.

Manchester Carl R. Anderson Anderson Maquoketa Bailey's Ford

Cornell Harriers Schedule Five Cross Country Meets

Mount Vernon Iowa based Cornell college announced a five meet cross country schedule. Events include Beloit Beloit Wis Oct 15 Coe Mount Vernon Oct 29 Grinnell Mount Vernon Nov 5 and a conference meet at Monmouth Northfield Minn with runners George Schroeder Roy McCauley Bob Swenson Jim Anderson Virgil Corey Bob Clemens Art Behl Harold Weed Bob Glee and Charles Warden on the squad.

Gazette Mount Vernon Cornell College Athletic Department Beloit Wis Coe Grinnell Monmouth Yecarintas Northfield Minn George Schroeder Roy McCauley Chicago Heights Ill Bob Swenson Ottumwa Jim Anderson Burlington Virgil Corey Morning Sun Bob Clemens Art Behl Lanark Harold Weed Independence Bob Glee Clinton Charles Warden Worcester Mass

Conesville Baseball Upset Durant 4 2 in Home Win

Conesville high school beats Durant 4 to 2 on Tuesday. Pitchers Singleton and Buckman secure win. Durant’s Ba delier and Marovick take loss. Local action at Conesville field with scoring details noted.

Conesville Durant High Singleton Buckman Ba‘delier Marovick Durant

Dizzy Dean's 2–1 Victory Earns Dizzy Adulation at Wrigley

Tony Lazzeri lauds Dizzy Dean for a nerve filled 2–1 win over Pittsburgh at Wrigley Field drawing praise amid 42 238 paying fans. Dean's resilience despite a sore arm earns near universal admiration from players and press alike.

Tony Lazzeri Cubs Dizzy Dean Pittsburgh OV Diz Lazzeri Dizzy Dean

Great pitching seals 2-1 Cubs win over Pirates

In Philadelphia the Cubs beat the Pirates 2-1 as Dizzy Dean Bill Lee and Hun Tobin sparkled on the mound. A capacity crowd watched sharp Cubs defense and timely hitting despite miscues by Al Todd Augie Galan Bill Jurges and Young, with errors and a baserunning blunder highlighted as the teams battled for pennant chances.

Cubs Pirates Dizzy Dean Bill Lee Hun Tobin al Todd Augie Galan Bill Jurges Jurges Young

Marathon Golfer Near Coast-to-Coast 600-Hole Wager Finish

J Smith Ferebee of Chicago nears the end of a 600-hole cross country golf marathon. He has completed 456 holes and must play 72 more in Philadelphia Wednesday morning and 72 in New York afternoon to win about 100000 in wagers.

Philadelphia J. Smith Ferebee Chicago Ferebee New York Milwaukee Hollywood Phoenix Ariz Kansas City St. Louis

Newark Bears edge Bisons in nine to seven slugfest

Newark tops Buffalo 9 to 7 in the International League Gover nors Cup series final round. The Bears, up 8-1 in the late innings, needed one more win to claim the cup and reach the little world series. Marcus Russo slated to pitch Thursday. Johnny Marcum to start for Buffalo.

Buffalo N. Y INS Newark Bears Bisons Bears Marcus Russo Johnny Marcum

Gophers Hopes Rise as Van Every May Play vs Huskers

Minnesota coach Bernie Bierman prepared for a key showdown with Nebraska as halfback Harold Van Every faced a bruised stomach ailment. If infection develops he may miss the game while Wilbur Moore and Larry Buhler shifted to new backfield spots. About 52 000 expected at Memorial Stadium with 40 000 tickets sold.

Minneapolis Minn Harold van Every Gopher Minnesota Nebraska Cornhuskers van Every Nebraska Bernie Bierman Wilbur Moore Washington Huskies Larry Buhler Moore George Franck Marty Christiansen George Faust Gophers

Manchester And Vinton In Grid Game Thursday

Manchester high opens preparations for the Tri Valley conference clash with Vinton at Brown Memorial field Thursday afternoon. The move from Friday follows Cedar Rapids teachers meeting. Belknap's squad trained Monday night after a scoreless tie with Monticello without major injuries.

Manchester Monticello Don Belknap Manchester High Vinton Brown Memorial Field Cedar Rapids

Hawkeye Team Forms An Eight Ball Club

Iowa City unit reports University of Iowa football players formed the Eight Ball club after a 27 to 3 loss to U C L A. Each player wore a miniature eight ball on the lapel and carried an active member or pledge membership card.

Hawkeye Iowa City University of Iowa Hawkeyes West Coast

Viewing the Field Across Iowa College Football Meetups

Coe College faces Lawrence next Saturday as press chatter lauds the Kohawks while coach Eby questions such praise. A spate of injuries and scrimmage struggles at Coe, plus losses in the area, test the teams. Franklin and Wilson eye city bragging rights as Roosevelt sits idle ahead of Dubuque.

Eby St. Ambrose

Pauls Tangle in Mount Vernon Football Clash

Jack Paul, St Ambrose quarterback, injured late in the third period. He is the only backfield regular from last year's Iowa conference championship team. Next Saturday at Mount Vernon Johnny Paul of Columbia faces Jack Paul of Cornell. The Dubuque player is a backfield mate for Dubuque and an end for Coach Barker's eleven. The field announcer may report Paul tackles Paul repeatedly. He was an all state basketball forward last season.

Jack Paul St. Ambrose Iowa Mount Vernon Johnny Paul Columbia Cornell Dubuque Barker

Springville High Defeats Coggon 3-0 In Ball Diamond Tilt

Springville high school beat Coggon 3-0 on Springville ball diamond. Coggon pitcher Bob McCann opposed Bud Groves for Springville. Elwood high school defeated Goose Lake 12-1 with Gartman Myatt on mound and Wirth catching. Fey had three hits in three appearances.

Gazette Springville Coggon High School Coggon Bob McCann Bud Groves Elwood Goose Lake Gartman Myatt Wirth Fey

Ford Junction High School baseball routs Wyoming 21 3

Ford Junction High School beat Wyoming 21 to 3 on Monday at the focal diamond. For Ford Junction, batter J Turner and Klahn powered the win while Wyoming’s battery was Tompkins and Dirks. This was the third straight win in as many starts for Ford Junction.

Oxford Junction Wyoming Tompkins and Dirks

Kinross Edges Keswick 10 9 in tight win

Kinross beat Keswick 10 to 9 in a close matchup. Baughman Rusbolt Shafer led Kinross while Deizon Pietch contributed for Keswick as the teams tally points across innings or periods.

Kinross Keswick Baughman Rusbolt Shafer Deizon Pietch

Knotholers to Receive Bargain Rates for Hawkeye Games

Iowa City officials announce a Knothole club offering bargain admission to Hawkeye football games this fall. The program targets thousands of elementary to high school students with sections reserved in the stadium. Business Manager Charles Galiher reports strong ticket sales for the October 8 Wisconsin game and says many west stands around the 20 yard line remain available.

The Gazette Iowa City Hawkeye Iowa Hawkeyes U. C. LA Charles Galhher Wisconsin Galiher

Atkins High Wins Over Keystone Club 10 to 4

Atkins High defeated Keystone 10 to 4 on Monday in Atkins. Puock and Gallo of Atkins hit triples while Schirm, Deklotz and Kell added doubles. Keystone’s Brauer Fellmet and Menert contributed. Atkins faces Palo on Wednesday.

Gazette Atkins Atkins High School Keystone Puock Gallo Schirm Deklotz Kell Brauer Fellmet Menert Atkins Poock Palo

Lowden and Bennett Set for Prep Title Bout

Clarence Lowden and Bennett clash Thursday for the Wapsie baseball title. Both teams remain undefeated after Bennett beat Clarence 6 to 2, while Mechamagilles rose from last to beat Wheatland 2 to 1.

Clarence Lowden Bennett Mechamagilles Wheatland

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