World Series in Ohio State Stadium proposal
A columnist suggests hosting the 1940 World Series in Ohio State University's stadium in Columbus to save travel, boost seating for 90 000, and combine events with the Ohio State Purdue game and local World Series action. The plan includes in-stadium meals, bands, and an all co ed floor show, arguing it would benefit writers and fans.
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Golf Championship narrows field to 16 players in Hershey
In Hershey Pennsylvania the 1940 Professional Golf Championship reduced the field from 64 to 16 after two rounds. Henry Picard leads defending title holder status with Gene Sarazen up next while notable players like Sam Snead Ben Hogan and Walter Hagen remain in contention. Dick Metz and Byron Nelson advanced in close matches as Mick Clarke and Eddie Kirk show strength.
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Paul Runyan
Craig Wood
Jimmy Demaret
Jimmy Thompson
Harry Cooper
Henry Picard
Gene Sarazen
Dick Metz
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Walter Hagen
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Big Fa Dudley
Runyan
Jimmy Hines
Sam Snead
al Brosch
Ben Hogan
Ralph Guidahl
Jim Foulis
Art Clarke
Uniontown
Eddie Kirk
Detroit
Clash
Nelson
Frank Walsh
Rumson
N. J
Billy Burke
Cleveland
Herman Keiser
Akron
McSpaden
Keiser
Clarke
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Eddie Miller Not for Sale from Boston Bees Manager
Chicago—Manager Casey Stengel of the Boston Bees asserts Eddie Miller is not for sale. He warns NL rivals, notably the Chicago Cubs, that any price will be refused and states the current infield must stay intact.
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Casey Stengel
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Eddie Miller
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Stengel
Dizzy Dean Recalled for Cubs Reds Series Opener
Chicago manager Gabby Hartnett announced the recall of pitcher Dizzy Dean from Tulsa to join the Cubs for the September 7 series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Dean, signed for $185,000 and three players in 1938, has been making a comeback in Tulsa.
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Gabby Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
Dizzy Dean
Tulsa
Cincinnati Reds
Dean
Cubs
Haseen
Standings and Postponed Games Across American Association
Standings show Boston Chicago 4 Pittsburgh 5 Philadelphia 0 and 5 2 with New York 5 over St Louis 2. Several matches postponed due to rain including Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Cleveland at Philadelphia. National League schedules list Washington at New York and Boston at Philadelphia with several other matches postponed.
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Detroit Singer Miss Michigan to Compete Nationally
Monnie Drake a 20 year old Detroit radio and nightclub singer linked romantically with Tiger out fielder Barney McCosky was named Miss Michigan and will represent the state in the national beauty contest in Atlantic City.
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Simms to face Walker in postponed Cleveland Columbus bout
Heavyweight Eddie Simms of Cleveland will fight Buddy Walker of Columbus tonight after rain forced a postponement from last night.
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Eddie Simms
Cleveland
Buddy Walker
Columbus
Dykes Rated Place in Society of Magicians
Associated Press Sports Writer notes Jimmy Dykes receives honorary member status from the International Society of Magicians during the opening of his Philadelphia bowling and soda emporium. He talks about Sox prospects and pennant chances as Chicago White Sox push toward first division in a rain-delayed era.
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Vinton County Court News Highlights Foreclosure and Marital Actions
A foreclosure petition was filed Aug 21 by Special Prosecutor F L Nedick for Carl R. Smith against W K Skeen and Union Joint Stock Land Bank of Detroit for 226.36 on 58 acres in Wilkesville Township. A divorce petition was filed for Richard Brooks against Leona Brooks. Judge C O Chapman issued a marriage license Aug 24 to Charles L Wyatt and Margaret E Wilson. Auditor Lawrence Gill issued new warrants for the county. Weekly prepaid sales tax receipts totaled 116.67 for the week ending Aug 10 1940. year to date 6867 compared with 7239.96 last year. An election notice by Fair Board Secretary John Jones calls for the annual Vinton County Agricultural Society board election Sept 13 at the fairgrounds McArthur. Eight members to be elected. various term lengths. In 13 largest cities 79.3 percent of auto mobile fatalities are pedestrians.
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W. K. Skeen
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Leona Brooks
C. O. Chapman
Charles L. Wyatt
Allensville
Margaret E. Wilson
Lawrence Gill
Vinton County
Vinton County Court House
Fair Board
John Jones
Vinton County Agricultural Society
Notable Sleepers and Sporting Tidbits From Coast To Coast
Bill Kern builds a promising West Virginia squad that could surprise if Des Moines offers the $10,000 guarantee for a planned bout with Arturo Godoy. Walter Hagen stays up late awaiting Tigers results while New York writers tease the Cleveland crowd. Scalzo Perrin draw 9,957 fans for a $15,446 gate as Joe E Brown and Nutley figure in a Dodgers led boxing school. Ken Overlin visits Milwaukee, Monty Stratton jokes on his wooden leg, Abe Attell opens a Fight Ball restaurant, Dempsey’s Round by Round due Sept. 16, and George Ferrell tops the Richmond Colts as Wes Ferrell remains a popular baseball clan member.
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New York
Bill Kern
West Virginia
Des Moines
Arturo Godoy
Lee Savold
Hershey
Walter Hagen
Tigers
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Cleveland Cry Babies
Ken Overlin
Milwaukee
Beer City Athletic Club
Monty Stratton
Luke Appling
Abe Attell
Jack Dempsey
Blues edge Red Birds in 15 innings to take series
Kansas City Blues defeated the Columbus Red Birds 5 to 4 in 15 innings to move eight games up in the American Association standings. Bill Hitchcock hit a decisive triple with Priddy aboard after Columbus tied the game in the ninth. Al Gerehauser earned the win, allowing one hit in the last six innings. Rain halted Milwaukee and Toledo after five scoreless innings. remaining games postponed.
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al Gerehauser
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Toledo
Canton Akron In Even Split In Mid-Atlantic League
Canton hurlers Eli Hodke and Jim Halperin led a split doubleheader with Akron. Hodke limited Akron to three hits in a 1 0 win for Canton while Halperin earned a 5 2 victory in game one. Youngstown and Charleston also split with 8 1 and 6 4 scores. Dayton lost 6 2 to Portsmouth as Duke Potter had three hits for Dayton.
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Charleston
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Claude Tarrant
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Portsmouth
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Dayton Sling|er
Durocher Declines to Concede as Dodgers Rally To Reds Series
Cincinnati dispatch reports Leo Durocher stating the Dodgers will not concede the pennant after leading the Reds by one game. He vows the season must be played out and expects a surprise finish. Derringer starts for the Reds while Wyatt or Grissom lines up for the Dodgers in a key two game series.
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Paul Derringer
Gene Thompson
Whitlow Wyatt
Lee Grissom
Big Ten May Approve Bowl Arrangement
Western Conference athletic directors reported to back a plan allowing Big Ten football champions to play Rose Bowl opponents from the Pacific Coast Conference. The proposal, to be recommended to the Big Ten faculty committee, follows past bans after the 1920 Ohio State loss. William Schroeder named assistant physical education director at Wooster College.
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Pirates Buy Hurler Wilkie From Seattle Club
The Pittsburgh Pirates announce the purchase of Southpaw Alden Jay Wilkie from the Seattle Club of the Pacific Coast League. Wilkie, who has a 12 1 record this season, will report next spring.
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State baseball commissioners reappointed by national body
Ray H. Dumont, president of the National Semipro Baseball Congress, announced the reappointment of twenty four state commissioners and the appointment of one new member. Among those reappointed is R. L. Kroesen of Cleveland.
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Motorcycle Races Set for Sunday by Athens Club
The Athens Motorcycle Club sponsors races at Union four miles west of Athens on Route 56 Sunday afternoon, Sept 1, with time trials at 1 o clock and race events at 2 30. Free parking announced by club officers.
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