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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
7
The City Softball League shows waning interest with Upholsterers and Hardwares fielding makeshift teams against Eagles and Shoppers. The Upholsterers forfeit to the Shoppers to avoid a poor showing as players head to the Wahama tourney in Mason West Virginia.
McArthur The Pure Oil team led by Raymond George stayed undefeated with three wins and no losses in the second round. Last week Austin Powder and American Legion were rained out while Pure Oil beat Murphy Hardware 8 2. Joe Foreman's White Cottage fell to Pure Oil, and American Legion forfeited to Pure Oil due to injuries. Murphy’s meets American Legion Friday. Pure Oil vs Austin Powder next Monday.
The St Louis Browns beat Cleveland 12-4 in the nightcap after the Indians won 7-5 in the opener, narrowing the lead in the standings. Bob Lemon notched his 15th win with help from Satchel Paige. Joe Gordon homered in the first game as Cleveland and Boston chase the Athletics and Red Sox.
Chesterhill shut out Stockport 3-0 to stay a half game ahead of Cutler in the Tri County League race. Cutler defeated Lowell while Vincent moved to third by beating Amesville.
The pole vault has no restrictions on pole size or weight, allowing athletes to choose any equipment. Officials clarified that there are no limits governing pole dimensions for competition this season.
Scores recap from yesterday across leagues. American Association games include Indianapolis 7 Louisville 6 and Minneapolis 12 St Paul 7 with Toledo at Columbus postponed. American League results show multiple games with Cleveland and St Louis strong, National League tallies include Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn notable performances.
The night schedule lists Cleveland at St. Louis with Zoldak and Bearden facing Sanford and Drews, Boston at New York with Parne or Dobson opposing Porter field, Brooklyn at Boston featuring Hatten against Spahn, St. Louis at Pittsburgh with Dickson against Queen, plus Milwaukee at Kansas City Minneapolis at St Paul and Toledo at Columbus. Only games scheduled.
Sam Chapman delivered a grand slam that sparked a six-run seventh inning rally enabling Philadelphia to come from behind to defeat Washington 8 to 0. Rip Sewell pitched Pirates past Chicago for a 4-2 win, extending his season tally to seven wins and 30 against Chicago in his career.
VAN NUYS Calif death claims ring master Tommy Ryan former welterweight and middleweight champion died of a heart ailment yesterday Ryan born Joseph Youngs Jr at Redwood New York who fought in the rugged turn of the century era including bouts lasting up to 76 rounds
Stan Musial powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9 4 victory over Cincinnati. He homered and doubled to boost his RBI total to 89 and claim the league lead. Howie Pollet earned the win after a six run second inning, with Ted Wilks finishing. The Reds drop to seventh as they prepare for a three game set with the Cubs.
Hank Bauer hit a bases loaded two out homer in the ninth to lift Kansas City past Milwaukee 5 to 3. Dave Madison earned the win as Milwaukee dropped more ground in the race behind Indianapolis. Indianapolis rallied for six in the eighth to beat Louisville 7 6. Minneapolis overwhelmed St Paul 12 7 in a separate game.
Dick Mc Farland of Canton appears favored to win the Ohio State tennis tournament opening Saturday in Middletown. The 21 year old Detroit champ Bill Sayres is seen as main threat with top challengers from Toledo Columbus and Cincinnati. The women's field features Rhodas Hopkins Marion Raful and Geradine Leitner. The event marks a return since the 1941 Buckeye crown and 1888 tournament origins.
Pennant fever gripped Philadelphia as Connie Mack's Athletics crept within a hair of first place in the American League after a 8-3 win over Washington. Cleveland beat St. Louis 12-4 after splitting a twilight doubleheader, leaving the Indians at 62-41 to the A's 65-45.
Santa Clara University ends its 97th commencement with 10 varsity athletes across football basketball and baseball not returning. Coach Len Casanova loses seven lettermen. basketball chief Ray Pesco loses Frank Laney and Dave Mariani. baseball skipper Patty Cottrell loses captain Bill Prentice.
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