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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1946

Page

7

Cards Gain Yanks Red Sox Split Brooks Edge Phillies

Major league attendance nears 18 million with six weeks left as Cubs Giants and Red Sox top the million mark over the weekend. Red Sox rally to beat Yankees 4-3 for a split. Yankees win opener 5-0. Tigers draw 57,235 in Detroit, taking both ends from the Browns 4-3 and 6-5. Dick Sisler drives Cardinals past Reds 3-2 and 2-0. Pete Reiser stars for Dodgers in win over Phillies 3-2. Medwick suffers injury. Erickson no-hits Pirates until Cox breaks it up in seventh. Giants baseman Buddy Blattner ties modern record with 11 assists in first game. Sain wins 14th of season in the second game. Indians split with Braves. Senators rally for win after loss to Flores.

Aawaa Gluhl Malia Eae Ct Speraagh Chicago Cubs New York Giants Red Sox Millon New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Brooklyn Dodgers Red Yankees Floyd Bevens Tigers Detroit Stours Browns Dick Sisler Browns Cardinls Cinccinnati Reds Dodgers Brooks Phillies Stan Musial Enos Slaughter Marty Marion Pete Reiser Brooklion Joe Medwick Frank Hoerst Akien Medwick Dedeer Paul Erickson Pittsburgh Pirates Billy Cox Erickson Buddy Blattner Giants Boston Braves Blattner Braves John Sain Sain Chicago Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Jesse Flores Washington Senators

Indians Split With White Sox. Rest Today Before Nationals Clash

Cleveland Indians had a day off before a key matchup with the Washington Nationals in the capital tomorrow night. They split a doubleheader with Chicago, losing 6 0 in 11 innings and winning the nightcap 13 3. Pat Seerey belted his second homer of the day, as Ralph Hammer and Jonny Rigney added 15 hits combined in the afternoon. Steve Gromek struggled in the opener, Earl Caldwell earned the win, and Red Faber notched his eighth victory. The team’s eastern trip ends with a Sept 7 home return.

Cleveland Indians Jore Washington

Caddy Tourney Opens Qualifying At State University

COLUMBUS AP A field of 89 boys tees off today in the national caddy tournament qualifying medal rounds at Ohio State University Scarlet course. Match play starts tomorrow with 18 holes. Sunday will host the 36 hole final. A four year scholarship to Ohio State and a trophy presented by President Truman go to the champion.

Columbus Ro State Uniersity Scarlet Ohio Truman

Youth Killed In Columbus Bicycle Race

In Columbus AP report President Frank Small of the Amateur Bicycle League of America says the death of 18 year old Lewis Brill of Buffalo NY during the championship mile sprint marks the league’s first serious accident in 26 years. Brill struck a 175 pound newsreel camera near the finish at 30 mph, died two hours later as the camera setup caused a fall that also toppled other riders. Don Hester of Pasadena CA won the National Amateur Bike Race title with other strong finishes in the meet. The league conducts an investigation into the incident.

Columbus Frank Small Amateur Bicycle League of America Lewis Brill Buffalo Brill Small League Don Hester Pasadena Calif

California Boy Derby Winner Forges Scholastic Tie

A 14 year old San Diego boy, Versaille Gilbert Klecan, parlayed a soapbox derby racer and graphite into a four year college scholarship after winning the All American Soapbox Derby finals. He edged Dick Zoller of Cleveland in 27.13 seconds on the 1,000 foot course, carrying the San Diego Journal colors. Jimmy Haney of Beloit, Wisconsin, placed third.

AKRON San Diego Calif Versaille Gilbert Klecan

Byron Nelson Predicts New Champion At PGA Tourney

Portland AP Byron Nelson says he will not win the 28th PGA title defending champion from Toledo and Denton Texas expects a new champion this week as about 150 top professionals tee off in Portland. Mangrum and Snead led after day with 67s as Nelson posted 68 and Snead 70 in a field featuring former champs and stars in a 25,000 prize event.

Byron Nelson Byron Nelson Toledo Denton Tex Bolfers Httle Ben Hogan Texas Lloyd Mangrum Sam Snead Mangrum Hogan Snead Elson

Witte Stars as Mudhens Sweep Brewers in Doubleheader

Jerry Witte blasted three homers to pace the Toledo Mudhens to a 3-1 and 8-6 double victory over Milwaukee. His two late homers tied games, boosting Toledo within two games of first place as Lehner drove in key runs. Milwaukee fell behind after Witte's timely hits, while St Paul, Minneapolis, and Indianapolis also posted wins in the circuit.

Associated Press Jerry Witte American Association Toledo Mudhens Milwaukee Witte St Louis Toledo Trumphs Broodon Paul Lehner Owen Scheetz Chet Johnson Brewers Lehner Lawsville St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Harry Taylor Colonels Kansas City Columbus Blues Red Birds Don Lane Mike Natisin

Blackwell to Face Cardinals in St Louis Showdown

The Cincinnati Reds send Janky Ewell Blackwell to face the St Louis Cardinals in a four game set. Blackwell seeks a standoff after two shutouts this season. his record stands at eight wins and ten losses while Ken Burkhart opposes. The Cardinals tied the opener after a 2-2 game and 12-6 loss in a doubleheader yesterday. Stan Musial moved to second then Dick Sisler drove in the deciding run as Harry Brecheen pitched seven hitless innings in the nightcap.

ST. Louis Redlegs Cincinnati Janky Ewell Blackwell Cardinal Blackwell St Louis Ken Burkhart Reds Cardinals Johnny Vansler Meer Vandy Johnny Beazley Dick Sisler Stan Musial Harry Brecheen Sisler

Legion Bouts May Attract Record Crowd

In Cleveland Lakefront Stadium tonight the American Legion State Convention Corp. promotes a 10-round middleweight feature between Artie Levine and Charlie Padalino expected to draw about 15 000. Levine seeks revenge after a spring meeting where Padalino briefly toppled him. Also on the card Anton Christafiridis meets Augie Fleisnauer in a 10-round heavyweight duel and Insh Bijy Walker faces Mike Birskovich in another 10-round bout.

Cleveland Ohio Clevelands Lakefront Stadium Artie Levine Brooklyn Charlie Padalino Detroit American Legion State Convention Corp Levine Padalino

Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues

Summary of results from American League National League and American Association games. Notable scores include New York 5 Boston 0 in one AL showdown. St Louis 4 Detroit 6. Chicago 6 Cleveland 4. Philadelphia 71 3 Washington 0. Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia 2. Chicago 8 Pittsburgh 0. New York 8 Boston 5. Minneapolis 9 Indianapolis 8. St Paul 8 Louisville 0. Toledo 8 83 Milwaukee 1 6. Kansas City 6 Columbus 2.

Louisville Oecan Indianapolis St. Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Toledo Columbus Kansas City Brooklyn REDS JETS Ist. Louis Moscow Chicago Boston Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Detroit Washington ART Cleveland St. Louis Cleveland American Association Louisville

Games Today Chicago at New York St Louis at Boston

Chicago faces New York and St Louis battles Boston as the day’s only selections with Cincinnati against St Louis also listed as the sole other scheduled matchup.

Classified Phone 0242 Linemes b lines 3 lines and tines

Classified notice fragment noting a phone contact 0242 and lines described as three lines and tines. Limited readable context prevents full details. preserves the available contact cue without adding unsupported specifics.

Market Report from Cattle and Sheep Trade Across Regions

Livestock buyers show varied demand with hogs around 2000 head, cattle calves 300 to 1000 pounds active, bigger steers 950 to 1100 pounds, bulls and heifers strong to uneven, beef cows common, stocker calves near 400 pounds, lambs slow but steady, ewes mixed with some higher prices for quality. Overall, price movements weaker at times with some gains in certain weights and categories. Total cases sold indicate a broad, unsettled market across regions.

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