Drake Favored To Defeat Coe In Des Moines Friday Night
The Drake-Coe football clash in Des Moines Friday tops state games this week. Drake, powered by the Manders brothers in backfield and a strong line, is a heavy favorite after a 52 0 win over Simpson. Coe faces a 10 pound per man disadvantage and coaches plan for varied play. Ralph Martin leads Drake as captain. Tickets in Coe section sell for 1 dollar reserved, 30 cents general.
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Cedar Rapids
Giants and Yankees Compete in Thirty-Second World Series
The article previews the 1937 World Series between the New York Yankees and the New York Giants. It notes the series history since 1903, highlights Carl Hubbell against the Yankees, lists regular-season batting averages, discusses Monte Pearson’s back ailment, and contrasts Yankee power with Giants pitching while predicting an American League victory.
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Gus Mancuso
Lou Gehrig
Bill Terry
Ripple
Leiber
Norway High Victor Over Walford 9 2
Norway high school defeated Walford Friday 9 to 2 in a baseball game played in Norway Iowa. The article notes a strong pitching performance and key hits by the Norway lineup.
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Watford
Blairstown
Newhall
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Norway High School
Meyers' Team Wins Earlville Tenball Tourney
Vine Meyers' team won the Earlville local league tenball tournament by defeating August Gerdes' team 18-0. Gerdes' team took second after beating Earl Klaus Legion 6-5, while the Legion defeated high school 10-4 for third. Thursday results included Meyers over Scovel 14-6 and Meyers over high school 6-1 with Gerdes over Rae Maiers 2-0.
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August Gerdes
Gerdes
Earl Klaus Legion
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Howard Scovel
Rae Maiers
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Van Horne Defeats Garrison Nine in 12-2 Blowout
VAN HORNE Ia Van Horne baseball nine defeated Garrison 12-2. Danny Schaller pitched and Nomie Asherman caught. Coon sm ashed a homer but was called inning end due to unclear call.
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Hawkeyes Work on Defense for Heap
Iowa City Iowa Coach Ossie Solem shifts focus to building a defense for Don Heap and Northwestern backs as a freshman squad drills in Wildcat formations. Glenn Red Olson named regular quarterback but may not start. Ozzie Simmons and Eicherly remain at halfback with Balazs at fullback.
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Don Heap
Northwestern
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Zad Schammel
Waldorf
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Eicherly
Balazs
Iowa
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Osmaloski
Anderson
Liggett
W. W. Hayne
Grange
Haltom
Hubbell Reflects on Change Since 1933 World Series
Carl Owen Hubbell says he is not the pitcher he was in 1933 as he approaches another World Series. He recalls tougher weather and a late season drive that carried a crippled Giants team, noting he had more speed then and has adjusted his pitching style with time.
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Joe Wood
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Urban
Red” Faber
White Sox
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Cleveland
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Pepper Martin
Leo Durocher
Dean
Barnstormers
Oklahoma City
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Webster High Blanks What Cheer 15 to 0 in Openers
Webster High routed What Cheer 15 to 0 in their season opener at home. Neiman and Snakenberg led the Webster batting as the team dominated early and never trailed.
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Gazette
Webster
What Cheer High
Neiman and Snakenberg
Davis Walsh Dunkley Neil on Team Feats and Strategy
Davis Walsh analyzes individual feats of players while Charles Dunkley compares team strength. Edward Neil provides graphic stories detailing team strategy and game plans.
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Charles Dunkley
Edward Neil
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