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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1945

Page

19

Cubs Stretch Lead As Tigers Rally In Race For World Series

Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati 3-2 as Eddie Miller homered off Red Barrett, while Charley Grimm celebrated his 46th birthday by directing a 6-3 win over Pittsburgh and Detroit recovered to stay in the title chase. Southworth used rookie Glen Gardner to attempt a Cincinnati upset, aiming to save pitching for a weekend series with Chicago.

Jack Band Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Browns Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers Billy Southworth Red Birds Charley Grimm Chicago Cincinnati Philles St Louis Reds Phils Eddie Miller Red Barrett Southworth Glen Gardner Rochester Grimm Pittsburgh Peanuts Lowrey

Feller Again Victorious for Cleveland

Bob Feller returned from service to win his second straight decision as Cleveland beat Chicago White Sox 8-2. He allowed eight hits, struck out six, and received strong offensive support from Pete centers late in the game. Lefty Lee or Grove loom in the finale of the two game series.

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Net Tourney Brings Yo Talent To Light

In Forest Hills New York youth showcases in the opening round of the national tennis championships. Promising players like Bob Falkenburg Herbert Flam and Buddy Behrens win opening matches and may challenge established stars Parker Talbert Segura. The top trio entered include Falkenburg Flam and Behrens who all advanced smoothly.

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Stag Night and Pony Tournament Set at Ath ens Club

Final stag night and pony tournament events are scheduled this week at Ath ens Country Club. Thursday results show stag night wins and a fish try. Sunday the Pony tournament will be held.

Athens Country Club

Yesterday's Stars Highlight Early Season Baseball Powers

A roundup of major league hitters with highlights including Rick Ferrell hitting his first homer for Washington in a 6-5 win over Oakland, George Stirnweiss with three hits in an 8-7 New York victory over Boston, Hal Newhouser tossing a four hitter as Detroit beat St Louis 10-1, Bobby Feller guiding Cleveland to an 8-2 win over Chicago, Frenchy Bordagaray driving in two in the Dodgers 7-1 win over Philadelphia, Peanuts Lowrey homering in an 6-3 Cubs win over Pittsburgh, Eddie Miller homering as Cincinnati topped St Louis 3-2, plus two boxing results Ike Williams outpointing Gene Burton and Chalky Wright defeating Enrique Bolanes.

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Standings From Yesterday's Baseball Results Card

Yesterday's box scores show Brooklyn 7 over Philadelphia 1, Cincinnati 3 over St Louis 2, Chicago 6 over Pittsburgh 3 in the National League. American League scores include Washington 6 over Philadelphia 5, New York 8 over Boston 7, Cleveland 8 over Chicago 2, and Detroit 10 over St Louis 2.

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Fullerton's Roundup on Bus Leagues Revival Plans

Arthur Ehler, new Minor League promotion director, envisions reconfiguring so-called Bus Leagues and reviving disbanded circuits. He notes Ohio State Loop's wartime suspensions and the need for Zanesville and Springfield in the Middle Atlantic. Ehler plans slow, player-sufficient growth with schedules and support for small clubs. Ben Greenstein notes Earned run figures as a pennant line.

Hugh Fullerton New York Arthur Ehlers Ehler Ohio State Zanesville Springfield Middle Atlantic

Showdown in American Association Emerges

In the American Association, Milwaukee Brewers lead as defending champions open a three day series with Minneapolis, while Indianapolis trails four games back and faces Columbus. Manager Charlie Root signals potential pivotal moments as teams race for the pennant.

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