Muskies double win misnoted at Ft Madison relays
Bob Barger of the Little Musky sprinters won the 100 yard dash and the 220 yard dash at Ft Madison, and the Muskies corrected their point total to reflect a sixth place finish with about 22 to 23 points. Jock Dryburgh shot a 38 and 36 in golf at Geneva, while Zein(ie) Clayton returns as an umpire in Davenport June 11 to 19 for the Western league. Mississippi Valley league organizers foresee a compact, growing circuit with plans toward a class D level in coming years.
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Ottumwa
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al Barry
Muscatine
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Zenie’ Clayton
Muscatine Central Association
Kautz Defeats Meerdink in Geneva Club Golf Match
Roy Kautz defeated George Meerdink 3 and 2 in an 18 hole match at the Geneva Golf and Country Club opening June championship. The victory advances Kautz to the second round as more matches were expected today. Pittsburgh Red Bruce, 174, Pittsburgh, outpointed Izzy Singer, 179, New York, (10).
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George Meerdink
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Pittsburgh
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Izzy Singer
New York
Henry Picard Leads Open After 70 First Round
Henry Picard of Hershey Pennsylvania posted a two under par 70 to take an early lead in the United States Open at Baltusrol Golf Club Springfield New Jersey. Picard shares favor with Gene Sarazen as the tournament begins.
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Bob Cavagnaro
Baltusrol Club
Semi Pro Baseball League Organized Five Teams Join
The Mississippi Valley semi pro league formed by five southeastern Iowa teams Ottumwa Burlington Keokuk Ft Madison and Muscatine named Emmett Mowery president and seeks a sixth club from Monmouth Galesburg or McComb Quincy will not join Play opens Sunday with Muscatine at Ottumwa and Keokuk at Burlington. John Kurka named to secure the sixth team.
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Muscatine
Quincy
Monmouth
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McComb
John Kurka
Standings and results for regional baseball standings
Davenport leads with 13 wins and .619. Cedar Rapids 13 games, at .591. Boone area 12 wins, .522. Sioux City 10 wins, .435. Des Moines 9 wins, .429. Yesterday Davenport beat Des Moines 6 to 4. Waterloo toppled Sioux City 4 to 1. Cedar Rapids beat Omaha 8 to 5. Today Davenport visits Des Moines. Omaha visits Cedar Rapids. Waterloo visits Sioux City.
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Milholin Cagers Beat Lutherans in 21–8 Victory
The Milholin Cagers of Muscatine defeated the Lutheran Home nine 21 to 8 on Wednesday at Lutheran Home. Skolnik and Mohnsen, Jones starred for the winners while Cadogan and Klein played for the losers.
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Sarazen and Picard Favorite for US Open at Baltusrol
The 1936 US Open kickoff at Baltusrol with 168 starters as Sarazen and Picard share favorites at 8 to 1. Horton Smith, noted for accuracy, sits at 21 to 1 behind leaders as windy fast conditions test long drivers.
Giant Manager Is Playing Last Year in Major Leagues
Chicago report notes Bill Terry manager and first baseman of the New York Giants will retire as a player after this season. He cites knee trouble and says 1937 will see him managing from the bench, with the club needing his presence this year.
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Golf odds shift for masters era favorites and champions
The report lists betting moves on top golfers including Smith with length off the tee and Revolta as defending champion. Nelson, Cruickshank, Thomson, and Hagen appear among prime favorites with updated odds from 30 to 1 down to 18 to 1 for Nelson and 20 to 1 for Cruickshank and Thomson.
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Johnny Revolta
Byron Nelson
Bobby Cruickshank
Jimmy Thomson
Walter Hagen
Red Jackets Rally To Beat Elks In Benefit Softball Battle
Davenport’s Red Jackets defeated Muscatine Elks 7 to 5 in a charity softball game at Oregon Park. Crowds were smaller due to cool weather, with proceeds going to the American Legion post for a junior baseball league and an all-city junior team. Davenport leads the inter-city series with the Elks 4 to 2.
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Davenport
Elks
Muscatine
Oregon Ballpark
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Legion
Boxing results list from multiple cities
Milwaukee’s Milwauke e Max Chowaniee outpointed Cap Harding in Milwaukee while Andre Lenglet stopped Roberto Roberti in Oakland and France. Cap Harding faced Lenglet in a separate bout in Oklahoma City with Chowaniee noted at 169 pounds and Harding at 170 pounds.
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Cap Harding
Oklahoma City
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France
Roberto Roberti
Italy
Iowa Track Coach Plans Summer Stay Ahead of Berlin Games
University of Iowa track coach George Bresnahan, who mentored competitors on the last three American Olympic teams and saw Hawkeyes win championships in 1932, will skip attendance at the Berlin Olympic Games. He plans summer teaching then will join family at a northern Minnesota summer home.
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Antwerp
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Amsterdam
Los Angeles
George T. Bresnahan
Berlin
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Hawkeyes
Bresnahan
Minnesota
Neckwear sale promises easy wear and value
Palm Beach Tie offers new smart neckwear labeled Beau Brummel at one dollar a throw. The promotion emphasizes affordable style and quick, convenient options for customers seeking economical fashion selections.
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Palm Beach
For Your Vacation A Gladstone Bag and a Hand Trunk
Summer shopping list items include a Gladstone bag and a hand trunk plus bathing trunks golf clubs bag and balls tennis racquets nets and balls for travelers and sports enthusiasts.
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