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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1940

Page

8

Ada Oilers in trouble in district baseball clash

Ada Oilers face protest in district sandlot tourney after beating Sasakwa 9-1 in eight innings. Sasakwa argued catcher Rains was not listed on Ada’s roster, though Oilers manager Virl Loman said he sought approval from tournament director Leland Gourley who allowed the move.

Ada Ada Oilers American Legion Legion Seminole Sasakwans Rains Loman Mana Ger Oilers Leland Gourley Gourley Sasakwa Harjo Charles Saulsberry Saulsberry Legionnaires Glen Davidson Jimmy Davidson Ada Legion Konawa Oilers Konawa American Legion District Legion Ine Teimia E .Stephens G. Davidson Berger C. J. Davidson Reynolds

Cleveland and Detroit Win To Keep Tie Atop League

The article reports Cleveland and Detroit winning to stay level atop the loop. Pitching dominates the Texas League action with Lou Hanning throwing a no hit no run game for San Antonio against Tulsa, while Fort Worth loses to Beaumont in two games. Houston Buffs win two of three doubleheaders to widen its lead over San Antonio.

Cleveland Detroit Pace Indians Sox Associated Press Lou Hanning San Antonio Tulsa Missions Hanning Clare Bertram Fort Worth Cats Beaumont Hal Manders Charley Fuchs Oklahoma City Indians Ledger Shreveport Horace Lisenbee Tribe Ray Taylor Murrell Jones Houston Buffs Dallas Nick Cullop Ted Wilks Houston Shreveos

Wednesday Stars Rule Baseball's Hectic Day Across Leagues

Clyde Shoun and Johnny Mize spark the Cardinals to a doubleheader sweep over the Bees with a 3-1, 17-8 performance while Mize homered in both games to reach 30 on the season. Pinky Higgins fuels Detroit's 11th inning win over the Yankees with a bases loaded triple and Key runs in tense late innings lift multiple clubs.

Associated Press Clyde Shoun Johnny Mize Cardinals Bees Pinky Higgins Tigers Yankees John Rizzo Phillies Cubs Ken Keltner Russ Peters Indians Red Sox Burgess Whitehead Hank Danning Giants Reds Bill Beckman Athletics White Sox Ken Chase Senators Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Tribe Cleveland Detroit New York Yankees George Selkirk New York Lefty Gomez Champs Hank Greenberg St. Louis Cardinals Boston Bees Dick Errickson Bucky New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Bucky Walters Chicago Cubs Augie Galan Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Wally Moses Sox A’s St. Louis Washington Senators

Clemson Sophomore Booty Payne Top Fall Watch List

New York reports list Clemson’s Booty Payne as a standout sophomore to watch this fall. The roundups note other players and events including Auburn halfbacks, Bud Wendling, Carl Happer, Davey O’Brien’s recovery from surgery, Oklahoma’s Louis Sharpe’s grades, Howard Pollet’s pitching, and a Montreal Tigers sale of George Stainback. The Denver Post hosts its 25th annual baseball tournament with $138,684 prize money since 1922, and officials discuss ticket lines and passes.

New York Clemson Booty Payne Auburn Carl Happer Bud Wendling U. S. Army Davey O’brien Philly Phlinger Louis Sharpe Oklahoma Denver Post Post C. L Poss) Parsons

Wednesday Results From The American League

The American League games produced Cleveland 12 over Boston 11 and Detroit 7 over New York 6. Philadelphia defeated Chicago 4 to 3 while Washington beat St. Louis 13 to 5.

Cleveland Boston Detroit New York Philadelphia Chicago Washington St. Louis

Baseball Scores and Rain Delays Across Leagues

National League results show St Louis over Boston 3 to 1 and New York edging Cincinnati 5 to 4. Philadelphia beats Chicago 7 to 3. Southern Association games include Birmingham 6 over 7 with Knoxville 4 3, Atlanta 6 over 4, Little Rock 4 over 2, and Memphis 12 over Chattanooga 10 in ten innings. New Orleans Nashville game postponed by rain.

St. Louis Boston New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Birmingham Knoxville Atlanta Little Rock Memphis Chattanooga New Orleans Nashville

Texas League Scores and Standings Highlight Regional Results

Beaumont beat Fort Worth 7 to 4 while Fort Worth lost 2 to 0. Houston won 8 to 4 and Dallas 7 to 3. Tulsa blanked San Antonio 8 to 0 as Shreveport edged Oklahoma City 3 to 2.

Beaumont Fort Worth Houston Dallas Tulsa San Antonio Shreveport Oklahoma City Detroit Bo Scendolinatic Cleveland Boston New York Chicago Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Horace Tulsa Mediates

Baseball scores from American Association games

Columbus 6 Toledo 3. Louisville 5 Indianapolis 2. Kansas City 10 Milwaukee 1. St Paul Minneapolis game noted with wet grounds.

American Association Columbus Toledo Louisville Indianapolis Kansas City Milwaukee St. Paul Minneapolis

League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights

A summary of top MLB leaders includes Danning of New York batting .341 in May with .329 in Philadelphia, Mize of St. Louis and Frey of Cincinnati tying 70 runs, Mize leading with 77 RBIs and 30 homers, Herman and McCormick leading hits, and Frey and Reese with 11 steals. Pitching leaders cite Fitzsimmons 10-1 and Sewell 8-2, plus Newsome 13-2 and Rowe 8-2.

Danning New York May Philadelphia Mize St. Louis Frey Cincinnati F. McCormick Herman Chicago Hack Ross Boston York Detroit Radcliff McCosky Boudreau Cleveland Greenberg MecCosky Keller Foxx DiMaggio Case Washington Walker Newsome Rowe

Hazel-Atlas Faces McAlester All-Stars Tonight

The Hazel-Atlas softball team meets the McAlester All-Stars at 8 15 on Bowman field. The All-Stars have won 23 of 24 games, ranking among the state's top squads.

Hazel-Atlas McAlester All-Stars Bowman Field All-Stars

Bowling League Play Set Tonight

Six teams in the summer league resume action at Haile's Bowling Palace. Dale's Demons lead while five teams chase closely. Matches feature Doc's Demons versus Haile's Howlers, Pappy's Pin Toppers versus Bill's Babies, and Dale's Dunkers versus Leo's Louies.

Haile’s Bowling Palace Dale’s Demons Doc’s Demons Haile Howlers Pappy Bill Dale Dunkers Leo Louies

Hornsby Wins Fans with Calm Leadership at OKC

Oklahoma City fans see Rogers Hornsby as a tough but fair manager who blends discipline with calm guidance. He benches slow baserunners, earns respect from young players, and has quickened the Indians' pace while selling two young regulars to bigger league clubs.

Oklahoma City Rogers Hornsby John Holland Hornsby Indians Dave Short Chicago White Sox Charley Fuchs Detroit

Denver Opens Annual Meet 18 Teams from 9 States Entered

The 25th Denver Post baseball tournament runs Aug 1 to Aug 12 with 18 teams from nine states. Enid Oklahoma defends last year’s title, joined by Duncan Oklahoma Halliburtons Mount Pleasant Texas and Buford Georgia Bona Allens. Opening games scheduled Friday at 3 PM against Denver Jewel. Duncan vs Louisville Saturday at 3 PM.

Denver Denver Post Enid Okla Duncan Halliburtons Wichita

Monkeys Reported Harassing Ranger in Yellowstone Park

Two women tourists asked about monkeys in Yellowstone Park. Ranger George Kennaugh explained the climate. The women claimed to have seen two monkeys, then pine cones were hurled at him from a tree. More cones followed as the attack continued.

Yellowstone Park Wyo George Kennaugh Kennaugh

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