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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1940

Page

20

Lefty Smith Shuts Out White Sox With One-Hitter

Al Smith pitched his first one hitter, guiding the Cleveland Indians to a 4-0 win over Chicago. Weatherly and Bouderau drove in runs as Smith allowed only one forcible hit, with solid support from teammates and a 5,068 attendance in Minneapolis atmosphere.

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Gaston and Ray Set for Lightweight Title Bout

The Friday card features Gaston and Ray in a headline lightweight clash. A previous close bout left both fighters eager for a decisive rematch as fans anticipate a hard fought main event in Hardenville with detailed stats and officials listed.

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Blues Sweep Streak Ends in 5 4 Loss to Columbus

The Kansas City Blues, top in the American Association, saw their long winning streak collapse with a 5 to 4 defeat at Columbus. Minneapolis extended its lead while Toledo trimmed Milwaukee, and Louisville closed within a half game of St Paul after a 6 5 win. The Indians routed the Blues’ rivals as the standings shifted.

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Grouse Movies to Be Shown at Ohio State Fair

The Ohio Division of Conservation presents a two reel motion picture Grouse Management in Ohio premiering at the Ohio State Fair on August 24 3. The film covers grouse management in southern and eastern Ohio and accompanies other Division movies at the conservation display. Directed by S S Dietz Athens grouse management technician and produced by Walter Lautter division cameraman.

Ohio Division of Conservation and Natural Resources Grouse Management Ohio S. S. Dietz Athens Ohio Division of Conservation Walter Lautter

Reds Idle Yet Hold Narrow Lead In pennant chase

The Reds seem off stride yet stay top of the National League standings after rainouts and split doubleheaders with Chicago and Brooklyn. Rhinelanders note Whitey Moore to start vs Chicago as Claude Passeau is lined up for the opener, keeping Cincinnati in front but chased by a scrambling field.

Chicago Cincinoadl Reds Reds Phils Brooklyn India Kihinelanders Flt McKechnies Kamen Rhinelanders Whitey “Moore Claude Paaseau

Detroit Choice In Tournament Advances In Baseball Fight

Detroit, favored to win the International Union Printers baseball tournament, moved into the final six as Washington, New York, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Boston, and Pittsburgh battled. Detroit beat New York 11-5 while Washington edged Boston 6-3 with a seventh inning comeback. St Louis routed Pittsburgh 13-1 behind Norman Springett no hit through seven innings. Cincinnati was eliminated as Indianapolis earned a 9-4 victory led by Cobb’s two doubles.

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Portsmouth Girl Faces Kentucky Opponent in Tennis Meet

Portsmuth girl Jo Rickey met Alice Arterburn of Louisville in the Ohio Valley Tennis Tournament girls singles. Arterburn won yesterday 6 4 6 4 over Doris Fraig of Cincinnati. Douglas Morton of Louisville beat Amy Joseph of Cincinnati 6 3 6 1. Wilma Jones of Louisville beat Libby Prince of Cincinnati 6 3 6 4. Marshall Chambers of Cincinnati defeated Charles Schoen of Huntington Va 6 2 6 2.

Cincinnati Jo Rickey Portsmouth Alice Arterburn Louisville Miss Arterburn Yestery Day Doris Fraig Douglas Morton Amy Jo Seph Wilma Jones Trimmed Libby Prince

Canton Trims Youngstown to tighten standings

Canton baseball beat Youngstown twice to pull away from a second place tie in the Mid-Atlantic League. Turner Clem and Timer Rudd starred for Canton while Dayton and Charleston also posted results in a day of scattered games.

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Hall to Receive $5 000 From Rams

The Cleveland Rams and star back Mississippi’s most valuable player signed a 1940 contract after hours of negotiation. The exact amount was not disclosed but reports say about $5,000.

Cleveland Cleveland Rams Todayy Mississippi Rams

McArthur Social Notes Highlights From Local Guests

McArthur social notes record list of visits and vacations. Meannur and Mrs gar Roster return from Lakeview after a week away. M S Cox back from Washington DC on business. Mrs Frank Crow hosts 43 youngsters for her daughter Clars eighth birthday. Burris Thompson visits from Ohio Pen Columbus with his mother. Jane Cummins and Mrs Martha Roser entertain guests from Columbus. Ralph Wills returns from Cleveland for home. Jean Smith and Jean Smith attend a week with parents in Columbus. James Benedict spent a week at his home in Columbus. Rev O W Williams and family start a two week vacation to Gettysburg Washington DC Virginia Tennessee and Kentucky. Arthur Radebaugh family Lancaster guests of Harvey Sage for his eighth birthday. Mona Miller returns from a week in Sandusky and Detroit. Sarton and sisters Iziel and relatives Bana Kennedy from New York visit Uniontown and Care Michaels Pa.

Meannur Gar Lakeview M. S. Cox Washington, D.C Frank Crow Sugar ‘Street Clars Ane Burris ‘Thompson Onio Pen Columbus Oc |Fusion Sage Stile Mona Miler Sandusky Detroit Set Sarton Sy Ters Tiazel Bana L. Kennedy New York Uniontown Care Michaels

WNeill Faces Frank Shields in Newport Tennis Semi finals

In SEWPORT Newport Casino survivors compete as Don McNeill of Kenyon and Ensign Joe Hunt draw veteran Frank Shields for a chance at the semifinals. Frank Kovacs and Ted Schroder of California already advanced, with doubles pairings listed. Ray Steiner of Rutland earns Ohio University scholarship after valedictorian high school record in football and basketball.

Sewport Newport Don McNeil Kenyon College Frank Shields New York Joe Hunt U. S. Naval Academy Drew Seyi (Bitay) Grane Atlanta Frank Kovacs Ted Schroder California McNeill Frank Barker Berkeley Rutland-Ray Steiner Emory Steiner Mas. Deen Ohio University Steiner Rutland High School

Spencer Scott Nearly Ties Hambletonian Record

Fred Egan drives Spencer Scott to a straight-heat victory at Good Time Park before 90,000 fans, finishing half a second off Shirley Hanover’s Hambletonian record and claiming a $28,077 purse. Remus and Dusbar Bostwick’s Kunch finish second and third as Egan fulfills a long-held prediction.

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North to Meet Columbus Boxer at Buchtel Friday

Jim Orth from North Manders to face Ray Louder of Columbia in a heavyweight bout at Buchtel on Friday November 23. Orth seeks faster competition after a first round knockout by Boyd McCoy of Columbus. Louder has built a reputation through workouts with Buddy Walker.

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Heaney Wins Golf Tournament at Athens Country Club

RS Heaney won the women’s golf tournament at Athens Country Club yesterday while M M Kerr faced Ernie Algeo and Art Somer in a three way tie for second. A medal play handicap for men and a Pony tournament begin Sunday morning.

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