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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
6
Johnny Vander Meer pitched a three hitter with nine strikeouts to edge the Cardinals 5-1, lifting the Reds toward the NL lead as Brooklyn surged ahead of St Louis. The Dodgers won 3-1 behind Higbe as Giants fell, further tightening the standings.
Waterloo Iowa Aug 7 UP The Albrecht Hatner team of Green Illinois today advanced to the semifinals of the state softball tournament The Greene players defeated John Becks Sport Stop Cedar Rapids 2 1 for their second victory of the evening Diz Horton pitched both games Greene beat Arve Growery of Dubuque 3 to 1 and later Cedar Rapids tear defeated King of Clubs of Ditaique 3 to 2.
In a tense American Association game the Columbus Red Birds edged ahead of Louisville late, keeping pace in the standings. Key players from both sides exchanged leads as the action intensified, with Columbus earning the win to remain within striking distance of the top teams.
The account describes a heated Atlantic meeting as Broadway figures like Wergeles Carlen and Uncle Mike Jacobs clash with country folk over mutuel bets. Wergeles vows to fight on despite losses and hay fever while Carlen retreats toward Times Square after six races. The country crowd enjoys wins, while Broadway grumbles under pressure and bad air.
The report highlights Chicago and Milwaukee action with Lefebvre and Sheetz giving up four runs in two innings as Milwaukee defeated Minneapolis 9 to 8. Frank Gaebler pitched well for the Red Birds, while Johnny Schmitz drove in a run in the 13th. The Blues’ slide continued after a 5 to 2 loss, and Indianapolis topped Toledo 5 to 2 as George Gill worked seven hits for the Indians.
Fragmentary notes list names Jimmy Florita and Eddie Robertson in Sacramento and Oakland with scores or numbers. Mention of Billy Smith Omsha Nebraska defeating Jack Biddle and Vallejo, plus a line about fresh vegetables and a cheese sandwich. Ends with a mob remark.
The Goshen area hosts the Hambletonian amid a Broadway hunting crowd. Country visitors reportedly won big money while local promoters and press agents comment on the discontent as city attendees sparsely brought food and tried to leave with winnings.
Arlington reports include a Methodist church fellowship dinner at city park for about 75 with Miss Ruth Gallagher as out-of-town guest and birthdays for Helen Cordes Paul Bassett and Jeanetta Woshell. Families attend Riser and Streicher reunions at West Union fairground and Eagle Point park. Howard Rose returns from a Wyoming South Dakota trip praising Iowa. D.A.R. Mary Knight Chapter picnic at Backbone State Park includes Chas Gleim John McCrae and Miss.
A Friday evening gathering at Backbone State Park drew Arling on friends and several families including McDonald Newton T L Gleim Erickson and Gleim members. The group plus visitors from Tates Hazards and Wm Balls enjoyed a shelter house steak at Brush Creek canyon and a fish hatchery visit the next day. Also noted are notes on a rural carriers picnic at West Union and a recent birth at Mercy hospital in Oelwein.
The annual picnic of the Helping Sisters club and families took place at Brush Creek Canyon State Park near Arlington, drawing a large crowd for a bountiful dinner. Arlington friends were visited by Mrs Myron Dake and her husband on their way to the Dells, and celebrations included Janice Lee Opperman’s fifth birthday with Grandpa and Grandma Gordon and the Gordon family attending at Leon Opperman home.
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