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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1939

Page

9

Four Games In Kittenball Loop Keep Redlegs Hopeful

Eight teams played on a Monday night as four games were completed including a Oregon field floodlit doubleheader both ending 4 to 3. Zoller's Beer defeated K of C while Post Office beat Wilton. First Methodists beat United Brethren 8 to 4 and Iowa Electric topped Evans Foods 9 to 6. Nolan earned the win in relief for Zoller's.

Zoller’s Beer Knights of Columbia Post Office Wilton Iowa Electric Evans Foods Methodist United Brethren Oregon K. of C Methodists Weed Park Evans Food Jefferson Field Nolan Zoller Oregon Field Froggy” Nolan Froggy Joe Manjovie Edwards Herwig Beer Nine Manjovie Dittman Knights Ochiltree Freeland Evans D. Sywassink Abrhpore Ensenecs CE Spn United Brethren i .Ccs Weve Segertece Troxel Pet Melton

Derby to Feature Tin Cans at West Liberty Track

Eastern Iowa Tin Can Derby sponsored by Rey L. Dean will run Sunday at the West Liberty fairground with 30 to 40 fast Ford model Ts. Muscatine, Burlington, Davenport, Columbus Junction entrants expected. Des Moines possibly entering. Two classes include souped up cars and ordinary motors. The winner of the ordinary class earns southeastern Iowa title and automatic entry to a national derby later in September in Des Moines, Chicago, Indianapolis or Cedar Rapids. Local sponsors include the Elks, Hendersons Garage, Klein Auto, Pla Mar, Sam Lathams, Maid Rite.

West Liberty Fairground Iowa Rey L. Dean Muscatine Burlington Davenport Columbus Junction Dean Des Moines Elks Club Henderson’s Klein Auto Company Pla-Mar Sam Latham Doan Chicago Indianapolis Cedar Rapids West Liberty Edwards Taylor Dittman Elde K. of Tietze Hpoa Goetzman If Cross Witte Rininsland Lutz Roby Manjoine Nolan Zoller Troxel S Barnard Laughlin Barger Eneer Coffin Wintermute Winton Atkinson Ewang Oven Einfeldt Maurer Pare Sahea Freeland Wee Herr Duffee Ochiltree Thede Oveson Norton Meee Ilton Kala Seeree Post Office Eee Tee Eeels

Reds Crush Phils as Dodgers Top Cards in NL Showdowns

Cincinnati drubs Philadelphia 7 0 as John Niggeling shines in seven inning effort and Frank McCormick ends slump with three singles. Dodgers beat St Louis 7 1 behind Luke Hamlin’s 15th win and Camilli’s 20th homer, pushing into first division ahead of the Giants.

Cincinnati Phillies Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Reds John Niggeling Bill McKechnie Hamlin Harts Tom Sunke Lonnie Warneke Dodger Dolph Camilli Luke Hamlin St. Louis Dodgers New York Giants Larry French Chicago Cubs

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Armstrong Ambers Fight Rematch Set At Yankee Stadium

About 30 000 fans will pack Yankee Stadium for Henry Armstrong and Lou Ambers in a 15 round lightweight title rematch. Gate may total 120000 to 150000 dollars. Armstrong slight favorite earlier gave way to Ambers as the betting line shifted.

New York Yankee Stadium Henry Armstrong Lou Ambers

Messenger Beats Schreurs in City Golf Match

Fred Messenger, the golfing schoolmaster, won the only match played Monday in the city tournaments, defeating Bob Schreurs 5 and 3 at Mad Creek Municipal Course. Messenger advances to the quarter final of the municipal course event.

Fred Messenger Bob Schreurs Mad Creek

Covelli Beats Lander in Chicago Bout for Lightweight Decision

Frankie Covelli from Brooklyn outpointed Eddie Lander of Chicago 128 1 2 to 130 in Chicago. Marty Gallagher from Washington defeated Jim Robinson of Philadelphia 211 to 203 in a ten round decision.

Chicago Frankie Covelli Brooklyn Eddie Lander Washington Marty Gallagher Jim Robinson Philadelphia

Armstrong Holds Three Division Boxing Crown With Signed Contract

Armstorng confirms a welterweight title bid against an opponent as he already holds the welterweight and featherweight crowns. He is noted as the only fighter in history to be champion of three divisions simultaneously, having once held the featherweight title before cutting weight.

Armstrong

Jimmy O Connor Named Melrose High Coach

Announcement on Monday states Jimmy O Connor former Drake University basketball star will coach Melrose High School basketball succeeding Ad Hlubek who becomes superintendent. O Connor’s appointment brings a former college standout to the Melrose program.

Melrose In Jimmy O'Connor Drake University Melrose High School Ad Hlubek

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