Reds End Cardinals Chance as Vander Meer Dominates
Johnny Vander Meer limited the St. Louis Cardinals to eight hits, fanned nine, and walked seven as the Cincinnati Reds beat them 5-1. Mike McCormick hit a three run homer, the first since July 20, powering Cincinnati’s win at the Polo Grounds. The Dodgers moved to first with a 3-1 win over the Giants, and the Pirates rolled to a 13-3 victory over the Cubs as they surge in the National League standings.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Johnny Vander Meer
Mike McCormick
Cincinnati
Polo Grounds
Dodgers
New York
Giants
Dolph Camilli
Kirby Highe
Carl Hubbell
Finlly
Hubbell
Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Buccaneers
Truett Xrip Sewell
Manny Salvo
Boston Braves
Phillies
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Mrs Mike Heaney Wins Medal Play Handicap Golf Event
Mrs Mike Heaney won the medal play handicap at the Country Club shooting 46 with a 10 handicap for a net 36 narrowly beating Mrs Merle Kerr who had a net 38. Mrs Charles Cornwell earned the putts title with 15. second round club championship flights must finish by Sunday. Pony Tournament planned for August 17 with Stag Night August 14 hosted by Harvey Householder and John Algeo.
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Mike Heaney
Merle Kerr
Charles Cornwell
Harvey Householder
John Algeo
Standings And Yesterday's National Scores
National standings show Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 13 to 3 and Cincinnati beat St. Louis 5 to 1. Brooklyn edged New York 3 to 1 while Boston routed Philadelphia 6 to 0. New York beat Boston 6 to 3 and Detroit topped Cleveland 11 to 2. St. Louis defeated Chicago 9 to 6 and St. Louis beat Chicago 2 to 1 in another result. Washington defeated Philadelphia 5 to 1. In Association standings Columbus beat Louisville 6 to 4 while Milwaukee won 9 to 8 over Minneapolis. Indianapolis won 5 to 2 against Toledo and St. Paul defeated Kansas City 10 to 2.
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Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Associatio
Columbus
Louisville
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Toledo
St. Paul
Kansas City
National Club
Canescee
Association Club
Pet Columbus
Minneapolis Onene
Jouleville
Ssee
Indianalis Anne
Pau Secwnsons
Aececne
Cooper Faces Bucky Walters In 2nd Game
The St. Louis Cardinals, after a 5-1 loss to Cincinnati, set to even the series as Morton Cooper started against Bucky Walters. Johnny Vander Meer earned his 10th win of the season for the Reds with nine strikeouts, while Mike McCormick hit his third homer in a month and Eddie Lukon contributed a walk and single.
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Cincinnati
Morton Cooper
Bucky Walters
Bill McKechnie
Johnny Vander Meer
Redley
Cardinal
Eddie Lukon
Knoxville
Southern Association
Mike McCormick
Vander Meer
Eddie Joost
Reds
Ernie Koy
Dick West
Joost
Frank McCormick
Koy
Cleveland
Bob Feller
Tigers Blister Cleveland With Eleven-Run Third Inning
Detroit erupted for an 11-run third against Cleveland to clinch an 11 to 2 victory as Al Benton earned the win. Bill Milnar struggled early, with Joe Krakauskas relieving to finish 4 1 3 innings. Gehringer and Higgins sparked the rally with hits and a homer as the Tigers chased Bob Feller and the Indians' hopes for the rubber game.
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Cleveland
Detroit
Indians
Bob Feller
Tigers
Johnny Gorsica
Bengals
al Benton
Oscar Grimes
Rollie Hemsley
Ray Mack
Jim Bagby
al Milnar
Joe Krakauskas
Krakauskas
Billy Sullivan
Frankie Croucher
Benton
Hemsley
Hem
Breezing with Brietz New York
A column proposing community defense programs via army camps and defense plants, with Senator Happy Chandler offering a trophy if leagues form. light notes on DiMaggio, Ruth, and baseball figures, plus a mock all star NL manager lineup.
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New York
Earl Ruby
Louisville Courier-Journal
Happy Chandler
Joe DiMaggio
Joe
Gazabo
Babe Ruth
Vinton County Fair Cancelled Over Funds shortage
McARTHUR The annual Vinton County fair scheduled for August 3 to 6 at the local fair grounds will not be held due to lack of funds. Secretary Jack Jones said the state cannot issue an $800 certificate because the Fair Board failed to offer school premiums in 1940. $1300 owed to the fair is being withheld pending a county commissioners and Fair Board meeting.
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McArthur
Vinton County
Jack Jones
Fair Board
Baseball leaders list from the league season
Batting leaders include Hopp of St Louis and Reiser of Brooklyn with .340. Runs led by Moore of St Louis and Hack of Chicago at 77. Mize of St Louis 82 RBIs. Slaughter of St Louis 128 hits. Other leaders include Camilli Brooklyn 20 homers and Frey Cincinnati 13 steals. Pitching led by Riddle Cincinnati 112 innings and Feller Cleveland 20 wins.
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St. Louis
Reiser
Brooklyn
Moore
Hack
Chicago
Mize
Slaughter
Camilli
Frey
Cincinnati
Riddle
Legion Backs Ball Teams For 10 Years
Logan Post American Legion has sponsored junior baseball for a decade, with over 600 boys aged 12 to 17 participating in the junior league and tournament teams. The Kiwanis Club started the program, then handed supervision to the Legionnaires, who fund annual baseball budgets and have also supported older players and younger siblings in related teams.
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Logan
Logan Post American Legion
Kiwanis Club
Legionnaires
the Legion
Nellis and Friedberg Reach Athens Open Tennis Finals
Nellis defeats Elzy Wood 7 5 6 2 in the semifinal and Danny Friedberg beats Daggett 6 3 6 2 to set a finals showdown at the Athens City Open on the high school courts. Attendance about 2500. umpired by Rue McGowan and Quinn.
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Nellis
Friedberg
Danny Friedberg
Elzy Wood
Daggett
Bill Gallon Wins Hambletonian In Dramatic Drive
GOSHEN N Y Bill Gallon trained by Lee Smith driven to victory by a perfect late surge after a first heat defeat. The Johnston owned colt outpaced His Excellency to claim the Hambletonian and a purse of 20365 95 dollars before a crowd of 25000.
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N. Y
R. J. Johnston
Charlotte
N. C
Good Time Park
MeLin
Sandy Flash
Bill Gallon
Lee Smith
Weatherbeaten
Dadeville
Ala
Smith
Bill
Bill Stang
Brooklyn
Four Records Broken in National Skeet Tournament
In Indianapolis AP report says four new skeet records set as six-title battles loom in the seventh annual championships. Alex Kerr won the men's sub-small gauge with 99 of 100. Mrs. M L Smythe claimed the women's 410 gauge with 89. Grant Ilseng broke the professional record with 96. Joe Devers, 10, Dayton Ohio, eyed in sub-junior race as opening day featured leaders and defending champions Patricia Laursen and Leslie Webb seek titles.
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Indianapolis
Joe Devers
Dayton
Patricia Laursen
Akron
Leslie Webb
Richmond
Alex Kerr
Sporting Goods
Beverly Hills
Calif
M. L. Smythe
Aurora
Grant Ilseng
Chicago
Athens Baseball Beats Nelsonville 18 2 for Sixth Straight
The Athens Playground team won 18 to 2 over Nelsonville yesterday, marking their sixth consecutive victory and second win this week. Pitcher B. Wakefield allowed only two hits, both by Westfall.
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City Merchants
Hayes
Merchants PE
Pewcenitewouk
Barnes
Neem
McArthur
Childers
Poling
Athens Playground
Nelsonville
B. Wakefield
Athens
Westfall
Illinois Football Practice Opens September 10
University of Illinois begins football practice with coach Bob Zuppke inviting 58 candidates to report on September 10. The tryout slate includes players aiming for key roles on a season that will feature the Illini in preparation for subsequent games.
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University of Illinois
Bob Zuppke
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