Week of unusual power in YMCA kittenball leagues
The past week saw 11 homers and eight triples, led by Tony Oostendorp of the 304 club. Musserville contributors Dick Grey Babe Taylor and Suttles hit homers, while Oostendorp joiner two four-baggers places him among league leaders. 17 games kept schedules tight as Melton’s Grocery upset Red Paint, Moose defeated Heinz, Mulford stayed undefeated with a 3–0 shutout, and Iowa Pearl widened its Commercial league hold as Elks rise in the Fraternal race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Oostendorp
Musserville Church
Dick Grey
Babe Taylor
Suttles
Grey
Taylor
Homer Colony
Bob Emerson
Ralph Butler
D. Swank
Eagles
Carl Rylander
Earl Lutz
Ina Mae
Musserville
Oostendorp
Rod Manley
Heinz
Carl Fabrizius
The
Harry Harder
Nietzel
Hono
Dad” Dieckman
Logel
Melton’s Grocery
Aggregation
Moose
fMeinz
Mulford
St. Mathias Aggregation
Iowa Pearl
Gobble’s Grocery
Painters
Elks
Cubs and Cardinals Halt Giants Margin in NL Race
The Cubs and Cardinals both won to cut New York's lead in the National League. Cardinals swept Philadelphia in a doubleheader as Paul Dean and Bill Walker dominated. Cubs defeated Boston 7 to 6 behind Frank Demaree. Giants fell 4 to 2 at Pittsburgh as three relievers faltered. Red Sox and Yankees split. Lyons and Bronca pitched, Gehrig hit his 14th homer.
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Ceres
Phillies
Detroit
St. Louis
Paul Dean
Bill Walker
Cubs
Braves
Giants
Pittsburgh
Cy Blanton
al Smith Allyn Stout
Frank Gabler
Pirates
Reds
Brooklyn
Athletics
Yankees
Chicago White Sox
A’s
Tigers
Yankee
Lyons
Ted Lyons
Chicago
Sox
Johnny Bronca
New York
Smith, Stout, Gabler
Mancuso
Blanton and Padden
Hivin
Prim and
J. Wilson
Walker
Delancey
Cincinnati
R. H. E. Brooklyn
Babich
Freitas
Lamardi
Benge
Ewe Cinennati
Nelson
Camp
Chicag
O. A
Boston
Nef
Betts
Brandt and Bohrer
Warnekee Obes
German Davis Cup Team Blocks Path of U S Players
The German Davis Cup squad led by Gottfried Von Cramm blocked the U S bid for the challenge round. Germany eliminated Czechoslovakia in European finals, signaling strong competition for the Americans in Wimbledon opening matches.
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U. S
Praha
Gottfried von Cramm
United States
England
Czechoslovakia
Wimbledon
Date Set for American Association All Star Game
Chicago report says the AA all star game will be played in Minneapolis on July 30. Thomas J. Hickey, president of the league, announced the date today.
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Chicago
American Association
Minneapolis
Thomas J. Hickey
Geneva Golfers Triumph Over Iowa City in Dual Match
Geneva Golf Club defeated Iowa City Country Club 38 to 20 in a Sunday dual match at Geneva. About 22 players from each club competed. Walter Molis of Muscatine led medal scoring with 79 after a 30 and 40. The match caused a suspension of Sunday play in the club championship.
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Geneva
Iowa City
Walter Molis
Geneva Golfind Country Club
Iowa City Country Club
Geneva Club Course
Muscatine
Molis
Parson O
Charles G. Miller
Charles Meerdink
B. L. McKee
Homer Mueller
John Roach, Jr
George W. Meerdink
Thirteen Major Leaguers Pass 100 Hit Mark
Thirteen players, seven AL and six NL, have 100 or more hits this season. Medwick leads with 116 for the St Louis Cardinals, while Roger Cramer tops the AL with 114. Lead-off hitters who surpassed 100 are Galan, Moore, and Radcliff, all left fielders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joe Medwick
St. Louis Cardinals
Roger Cramer
Philadelphia Athletics
Medwick
Augie Galan
Chicago Cubs
Joe Moore
New York Giants
Rip Radcliff
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis
Cramer
Philadelphia
Gehringer
Detroit
Greenberg
Terry
New York
R. Johnson
Vosmik
Cleveland
Galan
Myer
Washington
J. Moore
Waner
Pittsburgh
Radcliff
Herman
Fight Results From Havana Germany Tie Gas Tagana
Germany outpointed Isidoro Gas tagana in Havana as Hans Birkie defeated Gas tagana with a 10 to 4 score in the AP report. Spain competed with a 10 point tally recorded in the event.
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Associated Press
Havana
Hans Birkie
Germany
Isidoro Gastagana
Spain
Indees Fall to Walcott in Atlas League Clash
Walcott Independents beat Muscatine Indees 10 to 4 at Weed Park as Verne Schriefer hit two home runs driving in all Muscatine runs. Boob Barnes dominated with 12 strikeouts and held the Indees to eight hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Schriefer
Indees Moundsman
Walcott
Muscatine
A. Schroeder
Indees
Schriefer
Walcot
Atlas Plager
Muscatine Club
AB Reeose
Paustian
Hensen
Bowen
Sven Em
Wesatk
Schroeder
Bluedors
R.h.po
A.E. W. Tobias
Sehweltner
Mahraun
Waltom
Manjoine
Troxel
D. Tobias
Schriefe
Denver Plans Twentieth Little World Series Tourney
Denver will host its twentieth annual Little World Series West baseball tournament from August 1 to 13 sponsored by the Denver Post. Last year House of David beat Kansas City Monarchs 2 0. the Monarchs may return this year. A new rule will bar Negro players on White teams. Satchel Paige played for House of David last season and may appear again.
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Denver
Colo
Michigan
Pacific
Denver Post
Karl Keen
Sioux City
House of David
Benton Harbor
Mich
Kanas City Monarch
Monarchs
LeRoy
Satchel) Paige
Negro Club
Eaton shoots 67 in warmup for Western Golf Meet
Zell Eaton, aiming to defend his western amateur title, fired a 67 at the Broadmoor course in Colorado Springs in a practice round. Bud Maytag, a local favorite and veteran contender, tied with other sub par scores with a 69 as the event approaches with first rounds set for Thursday and the championship on Sunday.
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Colorado Springs
Zell Eaton
Oklahoma City
Broadmoor
L. B
Bud) Maytag
Iowa
Colorado
Maytag
Blue Sox Extend 5-Game Lead In Western League Race
Des Moines and Davenport squads split a doubleheader with the Blue Sox winning 6 4 and 5 1 at Council Bluffs to widen their lead. Rock Island edged Des Moines 8 7 amid a nine game skid ended by Sioux City 8 4 over Keokuk then 4 3, while Cedar Rapids and St. Joseph split two tight games. League standings stay: St. Joseph third Sioux City fourth Keokuk fifth Cedar Rapids sixth Des Moines seventh Rock Island in last.
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Des Moines
Davenport
Blue Sox
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Keokuk
Chelini
St. Joseph
Cedar Rapids
Saints
Raiders
Rock Island
Postponed YMCA Loop playoff dates announced
A. J. Lindley says three YMCA League games will be played this week. Tonight at Oregon Street Diamond Palace Billiards meets Iowa Pearl in Commercial play, Nietzel Drugs faces Red Paint Store, SCA A plays Moose at Jefferson Field, and United Brethren meets Presbyterians at the Old Diamond.
Mad Creek Golf Team Wins Liberty Match in Home Sweep
Mad Creek defeats West Liberty 42.5 to 35.5 at West Liberty after opening win in Muscatine. Medalist Bob Rice shot 67 for two rounds, with Bill Kinnan close behind at 69 as Muscatine players posted mixed scores.
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Mad Creek Municipal Course
West Liberty Country Club
West Liberty Course
Muscatine
Bob Rice
Mad Creek
Bill Kinnan
Rice
Kinnan
F. Chandler
B. Miller
F. K. Rambo
Bob Peterson
Ed. Weber
Morley Stirlen
Bunnies A C Wins 5 1 at Nichols Behind Fabrizius
Bunnies A C of Muscatine won 5 to 1 over Nichols Independent on the Nichols diamond. Pitcher Bud Fabrizius struck out 13 and helped his teammates with eight singles, including a long home run by Russ Tietje in the eighth. The box score follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Fabrizius
Bunies A. C
Muscatine
Nichols
Fabrizius
Russ Tietje
Hillyer
Barkhurst
Tietje
Muskies Sweep Dewey Tigers in League Park Doubleheader
Muscatine Muskies rise to a 4 1 victory in the opener at League Park behind Ivan Stebbins eight hits allowed. In the nightcap Joe Van Ysseldyk threw a two hitter as Muscatine won 11 0, scoring eight in the second inning. Barko Mason and Kautz led the bats with multi hit games.
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Joe van Ysseldyk
Muscatine
Muscatine Muskies
Dewey
Tigers
Dewey Portland Cement
Davenport
League Field
Muskies
Ivan Stebbins
van Wesseldyk
Faulhaber
Carter
Bob Mason
Johnny Burke
Wragge
Bryant
Johnny Barko
Dick Kautz
Barko
Kautz
Mason
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Terrymen
Cardinals
Hugh S. Fullerton, JR
Associated )Press
Tryig
Valdosta
Jimmy Nichols
Valdosta Country Club
Oakhurst Country Club
Fort Worth
Tex
Philadelpha
Wings
Clevand
Lee
Harder R. Ferrell
Ostermueller
Sewell
Gomez
Dickey
Phelps
Wyatt
Kennedy
Bronca
Jorgens
Journal
R. A. Mitchell
I. C
H. McDermid
Spencer
1. C
B. Olsen
Clearman
1.C
E. Hagermann
Collins
W. Molis
Parson
G. A. Sywassink
Clark
L. J. Donahue
W. Russell
J. Roach
Fellows
H. G. Johnson
Russell
R. R. Goad
Herteen
Jack Thompson
Palmer
Clyde Rabedeaux
Updegraff
Dr. E. L. Emerson
Tallman
Bob Reach
Jolliffe
W. Allen
Hayek
George Meerdink
Warden
Harold Figg
Nolen
C. Meerdink
Bates
R. Mueller
Rate
H. Mueller
Chittend
Roy Kautz
Dekewit
Koser
Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul Mickelson
Walcott Outfit
West Liberty
Bunnies A. C
Ab.r.h.po.a
Ey Schmalz
A. Hillyer
Swickard
Weer
Carney Rf Waar
L. Hillyer
Schmidt
Ernie
Pike
Brown
Pas
Joe Palooka
UR Mm‘sieu I Mus
Gopardon
League Park
van Ysseldyk
Stebbins
B. Branch
C. Cribbs
J. Cribbs
R.h.po.a.e
B. Vetter
Tee
Sehnack
Huber
A. Vetter
Manley
Ifa van Ysseldyk
Mics
A.E. Branch
Gregg
Richter
Bald
If . Mosler
P Wee
Kelsey
Red Paint Store
Iowa Ave
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