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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
10
The column laments decades of Cincinnati Reds misfortune and losses. It recalls 20 years without a pennant, repeated seasons in the red, and the hardship endured by fans and owner Sidney Weil during the lean periods.
The preface explains a 1939 Cubs Dodgers night game triple play led by Lavagetto Hudson and Durocher after two bunts. It also notes Armstrong Ambers history and badminton net rules. A call for reader sports questions invites queries to The Athens Messenger Sports Service Bureau.
St Louis defeats Pittsburgh 4-3 and 3-0 as Terry Moore hits two homers in the opener and Bill McGee fires a three hit shutout in the nightcap. Cincinnati drops a 2-1 decision to Chicago as Augie Galan drives in both runs. Yankees hammer Senators 4-0 to widen AL margin to 7 1/2. Harder and Milnar win for Indians and White Sox edge Tigers in 12 innings.
In American standings St. Louis leads with 4 3 0 the Yankees 4 0 and Chicago 7 6 in a 12 inning note. National results show New York at Philadelphia St. Louis at Pittsburgh and other matchups.
Henry McLemore argues for drafting Mrs. Sarah Fabyan and Miss Alice Marble for the Davis Cup challenge round in September at Philadelphia. He touts their unmatched doubles record, chemistry, and marketable appeal, suggesting they could defeat the Australian team if allowed by rules.
Naomi Savage returned from Dayton after visiting her sister Mary Lee Savage for two weeks. Also returning were Rosa Mae Huston Charlene Leonard Beulah Leonard Mary Lee Savage and Roy Poffenbarger who were weekend guests at Mr and Mrs Samuel Savage home on Lexington Avenue Chauncey.
Helen Stephens Owens to meet Jesse Owens in a series of match races about Sept. 1 in Wahoo Nebraska. Stephens touring with House of David team, former Fulton Missouri star, Owens a former Ohio State track star now in professional ranks.
SAINT JOHN New Brunswick U P The Canadian Open golf championship enters its 31st year at Riverside Golf and Country Club 18 hole course Leo Diegel fron Philmont Pa top form three under par 67 in a practice round Vic Ghezzi noted rival also 67 field of 84 includes Sam Snead illness prompts withdrawal Ralph Guldahl Denny Shute Gene Sarazen Horton Smith and Jimmy Thomson with 3600 in prize money and rounds beginning today and tomorrow to cut field to 60 for final 36 holes Saturday
Two Australian Davis Cup teams meet in the national doubles championship semi finals at Chestnut Hill with the expected winners advancing to the title. Adrian Quist and Jack Bromwich face Gene Mako and Jack Tidball, while Jack Crawford and Harry Hopman play Charlie Hare and Ladislav Hecht. Mako’s form could shape the American Davis Cup selection next month in Philadelphia. Bobby Riggs, teamed with Elwood Cooke, has surged as a preferred partner for Mako after a straight-sets win over the intercollegiate champions.
Baseball fans plan to attend a game at Millfield Ball Park Friday evening between Dr Walker's Old Timers and Millfield old time stars led by Earich McDaniel Withem Sanders Jackson Theisen LaHugh Rankin Russell and others A fast game is expected as some players have not moved faster than a walk in 15 years After the game free dancing is scheduled at the playground.
Parkersburg Candy Co the state tournament runner up visits Athens City League Blackmores for a two game set. Cannonball Coram the unbeaten Parkersburg ace will start at least one game with Clyde Littler awaiting a decision for the other hurler. Blackmores add stars from other teams and lineup includes Harmon lathher Wolfe Moore Jurkovic Varalli Joseph Demolet MM Wood Rice and more. First game scheduled for two oclock with free admission.
Kerrs Run defeated the Chamber of Commerce team 6 to 0 in a City Softball League game played Tuesday night at the junior high field.
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