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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1942

Page

11

Ten Pitchers Star In Major League Day Of Pitches

Major League games showcase pitching dominance with five shutouts and no home runs. Notable performances include Max Macon’s complete game for the Brooklyn Dodgers against the Giants, John Beazley’s five shutdown innings for St. Louis, and Cecil Hugh’s three hitter for Boston. Hal Newhouser loses 1-0 after five hits against Detroit as Don Kolloway drives in the deciding run. Rip Sewell wins 3-0 for Pittsburgh over Chicago with strong support from teammates.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Kie Max Macon Brooklyn Dodgers York Giants John Beazley St. Louis Inals Cecil Tex) Hugh Boston Red Sox Cincinnati Reds Philadia Athletics Hal Newhouser Don Kolloway Chicago Tte Sox Detroit Tigers

Pirate Teach Settled in North Carolina After Reform

Teach, once a feared pirate, reformed and settled in North Carolina where he lived out his years. Known historically as a ruthless marauder, he reportedly abandoned piracy and pursued a quieter life.

Teach Arily N. C Heard, the Pirate

Baseball standings and results from yesterday

National League scores list St. Louis 5 Cincinnati 0, Brooklyn 4 New York 0, Philadelphia 5 Boston 2, Pittsburgh 3 Chicago 0. American Association shows Chicago 1 Detroit 0, Boston 7 Philadelphia 0, New York at Washington postponed, Cleveland 8 St. Louis 5, Columbus 6 Milwaukee 4. Only game scheduled noted in parentheses.

St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Chicago Detroit Washington Cleveland Association Columbus Milwaukee National Club L. Pet Eos O-Cnnne CAN Club Kansas City Owen Weee Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul

Marchildon Keeps A's Aces In Command Of Edged Wins

Phil Marchildon leads the Philadelphia Athletics with 13 wins and eight losses, dominating the pitching staff as other clubs seek talent to replace players in service. The Canadian ace beat the Red Sox again, improving his season record against Boston and highlighting his value to a struggling A's rotation.

Phil Marchildon Pro Grid Boston Philadelphia Athletics Phil Roger Wolff A’s Roger Athletics Ledger Mystic Marchildon Boston Red Sox Sox Red Sox

Beazley Dominates Reds As Cardinals Blowout

Cincinnati fell 5 to 0 as Johnny Beazley spun a complete game with eight strikeouts. St Louis capitalized on Reds errors and timely hitting including Enos Slaughter Stan Musial and Walker Cooper stringing three runs in the third and a sixth inning run spree. Gene Thompson kept the rest of the Reds hitless after entering late.

Cincinnati Reds Johnny Beazley St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Johnny Cardinals Cincinnati Butterfingers Eric Tipton Frank McCormick Ival Goodman Jimmy Brown Bucky Walters Harry Walker Brown Walters Enos Slaughter Stan Musial Walker Cooper McCormick Martin Marion Bert Haas Eddie Joost St. Louis Gene Thompson Cardinal

Birds Gain in AA Dog-Fight

Eastern teams eye a shakeup as Columbus breaks in front by beating Milwaukee 6 to 4. The Red Birds post their 13th win in 18 against Milwaukee, one game behind Kansas City and Milwaukee slides to a game and a half back.

Associated Press American Association Columbus Milwaukee Red Birds Kansas City

Roundup of Coaching Shifts and Football Notes

Fullerton’s Roundup notes coaches leaving Oklahoma for service and Texas filling jobless spots with a clinic for superintendents. It mentions Cardinals Dodgers pennant clash history, large Lincoln air base mobilization, Nebraska secret practices, Notre Dame ticket plans, West Virginia Michigan State 4 H Day, and a warning about missed assignments.

New York Oklahoma Armed Services State High School Athletic Association Texas Lincoln Neb Glenn Presnell Nebraska Michigan Notre Dame South Bend West Virginia Michigan State Farmers of America Fast Lansing

Lawyers Cup Over Beckleys Reds Box Score Showdown

Athens Lawyers overpower Beckleys 7 to 3 in a fifth inning rally securing their third straight win. Musial Slaughter Hayes and Walker lead a 7 run output as Beckleys stranded runs. Box score notes Walters pitched and Beazley allowed the decisive runs in St Louis. Attendance 15079.

St. Louis Brown Clucae A&e Slaughter Ning Athens Musial Beckleys W. Cooper Sanders Marion Cincinnati Frey Hayes Marshall Haas Tipton McCormick Goodman Davis Lynch Walters Athens Lawyers Hiag. Walker Criaote SB Nencvecsusene Thompson Mulligan Flotals Eae Morigo Littler Wal- Barnes Ters Joost H. Byard Walker Cooper Swartz Souvicinckeseus Beazley Beancbenekave McPherson Scuee Cranolear Cconsass Los- Sprue Cumadueeinedaatiee Ee Cees Weninn Reardon Goetz Conlan J. Coon

Davis Signs Football Contract with Cleveland Rams

Corby Davis, the 200 pound All American from Indiana University, signs with the Cleveland Rams and likely will start at fullback in a warm up game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at East Liverpool on August 21. The exhibition follows Rams practice at Hiram less than two weeks earlier.

Cleveland Corby Davis Cleveland Rams Rams Pittsburgh Steelers East Liverpool Davis Indiana University Fittsburgh Hiram

Baseball Statistics Leaders From The Season

Reiser of Brooklyn leads in runs with 343 and also stars in stolen bases with 13. Mize of New York tops with 75 runs batted in and 19 home runs. Medwick of Brooklyn collects 127 hits while French of Brooklyn pitches 111 wins. Williams of Boston headlines in multiple categories with 343 batting runs and 101 RBIs and 24 home runs alongside Gordon of New York. Spence of Washington has 140 hits and Doerr of Boston has 32 doubles. Heath of Cleveland adds 12 triples. Case of Washington leads stolen bases with 26, Borowy of New York adds 101 runs.

Reiser Brooklyn Ott New York Mize Medwick Williams Boston Gordon Spence Washington Doerr Heath Cleveland Case Er Borowy

Stolz Faces Chalky Wright At Madison Square Garden

Allie Stolz challenges featherweight champ Chalky Wright in Madison Square Garden with the light weight title not at stake. A Stolz win would push him toward a shot at the 135 pound crown, a step toward the world title.

New York Allie Stolz Chalky Wright Los Angeles Madison Square Garden Wright New York Athletic Commission National Boxing Association Stolz Er Wees

Golf Tourney Set After Postponed Medal Play

The Athens Country Club delayed the ladies medal play handicap to Friday and the finals of the President's Cup will feature Dr. L. E. Butts against Charles O'Bleness next week. Butts defeated McPherson Barstow McKay and Seiple, while O Bleness beat Garrison Paynter Gardner and Sanders. All second round Club Championship matches must finish by Sunday night August 9. A crits tournament follows with Class A from scratch to 15 and Class B from 16 to 30.

Athens Country Club L. E. Butts Charles O'Bleness Butts Artie McPherson Don Barstow Fred McKay Joe Seiple O'Bleness Clarence Garrison Roy Paynter Gardner Sanders

Milwaukee and Columbus Battle In Tight Baseball Card

Milwaukee and Columbus deliver a 4-6 game with Vandenberg winning for Barrett. Stanky and Klein spark Milwaukee. Gleeson Lukon clash as several players notch RBIs and multi base hits.

Milwaukee Clete Merman Csenew Rogers Griswold Duvtidasas Blaemire Crouch Barrett Heath Columbus Klein Gullie Stanky Vandenberg Clarke Peck Moss Gleeson Young Lukon Aleno Hanyzewski Lawson Showalter Parker

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