Harridge suggested help for Browns faces hard odds
Franklin Lewis notes Harridge's plea for AL clubs to lend players to St Louis shows reality of the Browns’ struggles. He cites small crowds, tempo shifts, and salary terms as obstacles and wonders if one player from each rival could ease the burden without crippling the other clubs.
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St. Louis Browns
Franklin Lewis
Cleveland Press
Harridge
Browns
Contiiues Lewis
Joe
St. Louis
Indians
Fred Haney
Haney
Bob Feller
C. C. Slapnicka
Europe
Joe Louis
Ohio Toledo clash tops week's college basketball slate
Ohio U and Toledo meet in a pivotal Friday night showdown as the two top scorers Frankie Baumholtz and Bob Gerber anchor a statewide tilt. Toledo enters with 14–2, while Ohio U trails with nine wins in 11 games.
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Ohio U
Ohio
Ohio-Toledo
Toledo
Maumee Bay
Miami
Ohio Wesleyan
Frankie Baumholtz
Bob Gerber
Buckeye
Baumholtz
Athens
Chuckovits
Gerber
Wooster
Ashland
Bowling Green
Muskingum
Kenyon
Heidelberg
Bluffton
Jim Scott
Columbus Grandview High School
Ray Detrick
Wesleyan
Kent State
Akron
Xavier
Scott
Baldwin-Wallace
Origins of basketball and notable sports records
The text explains basketball as an American invention from 1891 by James Naismith at the Springfield YMCA Training School in Massachusetts. It also cites Bob Feller’s career totals of 712 strikeouts and 503 walks, and recalls a 1988 Notre Dame vs Southern California game where three yards were needed for a first down before a failed rush by Bob Saggan.
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Young Men's Christian Association Training School
Springfield
Mass
James Naismith
Bob Feller
Bob Saggan
Feller Lauded as Majors' Best Pitcher by Povich
Washington Post columnist Shirley Povich hails Bob Feller as the game’s top pitcher and Cleveland’s luckiest club for owning him. He notes Feller’s rapid rise, four seasons in the American League before age 21, and a 117 game stretch with only the Yankees holding an edge.
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Bob Feller
Cleveland
Shirley Povich
Washington Post
Iowa
Feller
New York Yankees
Yankees
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Nats
Fuhrman Retains Ping-Pong Title in Ohio Open
Cal Fuhrman of Hamilton defends his men's singles crown with three straight wins over Sterling Mitchell of Indianapolis in the final. Leah Thal of Columbus wins the women's singles by defeating Gladys May of Toledo. Mixed doubles go to Norma Studer and Harry Sage of Columbus over Mitchell and Kiefer. Other winners include Angelo Tsangeos defeating Dean Pobis for boys' singles, Al McCullough over Studer for veterans' singles, and Dick Stokes with Al Findlay winning the men's doubles against Sage and Shannon.
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U.P
Cal Fuhrman
Hamilton
Fuhrman
Sterling Mitchell
Indianapolis
Leah Thal
Gladys May
Toledo
Norma Studer
Harry Sage
Mitchell
Kiefer
Louisville
Angelo Tsangeos
Steubenville
Cows Turned into Horsepower by Chattaroy Farmer
In Chattaroy Washington Ray Stott trains two cows to respond to gee and haw while in harness. He uses the cows as a local example of adapting to the machine age and increasing farm work efficiency.
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Ray Stott
Demaret Wins San Francisco Match Play Open in 2 and 1 Victory
Jimmy Demaret of Houston led the touring pros toward Bing Crosby’s Del Mar event after winning the San Francisco Match Play Open in a 2 and 1 decision over Wil Lie Goggin of San Bruno. Goggin earned $500 as runner-up, with Lawson Little of Brentwood winning third place and $325 in total. Demaret had recently captured the Oakland Open and Houston matches, adding top money of $1,000 plus $100 for a second-high qualifying score.
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Jimmy Demaret
Houston
Tex
Bing Crosby
del Mar
Demaret
Willie Goggin
San Bruno
Goggin
Lawson Little
Brentwood
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Delay Action On Lion Shift
NFL ownership transfer of the Detroit Lions still needs approval after an executive committee meeting adjourned without action on George Richards sale to Chicago and New York syndicate. Carl Storck said a follow up meeting will be called after minor sale details are discussed. The committee earlier approved the $200000 deal before it became public. Action was also delayed on coach Elmer Hendersons contract dispute.
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Dayton
A.P
National Football League
Detroit Lions
Carl Storck
Lions
George Richards
Chicago
New York
Richards
Storck
Elmer Henderson
Guns Built 50 Years in Paineville Profile of J. W. Barton
Seventy one year old J. W. Barton formerly in English munitions plants has spent five decades crafting gun and engine models.
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Painesville
J. W. Barton
Tribe Seeks Pitcher for Frank Pytlak
Cleveland Indians GM Slapnicka says the team is pursuing a pitcher via a catcher trade to shore up the staff. Detroit’s Paul Trout and Beau Bell are linked, with Bell due for a checkup after recent surgery. Cleveland opens the 1940 schedule April 16 at Chicago and April 19 at home vs St. Louis, with seven night games and the All Star game July 9 in St. Louis.
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Cleveland
Frankie Pytlak
Bruce Campbell
Cyril C. Slapnicka
Indians
Slapnicka
Frankie
Detroit
Paul Trout
Beau Bell
Bell
Campbell
Braunfels
Texas
St. Louis Browns
Clarence Campbell
Paul O'Dea
Chicago
St. Louis
Tribe
Cunningham to Quit Running At End of 40
Glenn Cunningham announced plans to retire from track after this year. He cited tired legs and the inability to pursue a third Olympic team, saying this will be his last year of track competition.
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Cunningham
New York
U.P
Glenn Cunningham
Glenn
America
Cafe In Dog House Reno Faces Song Suit Infringement
The Dog House Cafe, a Reno venue popular with divorce seekers, is sued by multiple American composers and music publishers for alleged illegal use of songs including There's a Gold Mine in the Sky.
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Dog House
Reno
Letty O Doul Signs San Salvatore DiMaggio
San Francisco manager Lefty O Doul signs San Salvatore DiMaggio a cousin of the major DiMaggios after discovering him on a fishing boat off Monterey. O Doul rapidily boarded the craft and impressed with his fishing and catching skill likened to baseball hands. Rival managers trail the lead but O Doul insists any DiMaggio can play.
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San Francisco
U.P
Joe DiMaggio
Vince DiMaggio
Dominic DiMaggio
San Salvatore DiMaggio
DiMaggios
Lefty O’doul
O’doul
San Salvatore
DiMaggio
Pacific
Lefty
Monterey
Dominic
Birth of Eight-Pound Son in Lancaster City Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. James Rankin announce the birth of an eight-pound son in City Hospital Lancaster on Friday January 19. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rankin of Chauncey and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Grimm of Lancaster.
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Chauncey
James Rankin
Mary Grimm
City Hospital
Lancaster
Peter Nkin
Ira Grimm
Benefit Dance for Dover Children At Chauncey High Gym
A well attended barn dance in Chauncey Chauncey Dover High School gym raised 17.50 in proceeds and 3.50 in groceries to aid school lunch rooms. Music by Dowler Tittle and calling by Earl Fitzpatrick. Several further entertainments are planned to support meals.
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Chauncey
Ways and Means Committee
Paul Fiske
Chauncey- Dover
Dowler-Tittle
Earl Fitzpatrick
Ways and Means
Movies Shown At Boy Scout Building In Chester County
CHAUNCEY Chester Baugh and Dick Leffler with moving picture machines assisted by Bunkie Brown and William Gretz presented 14 reels at the Boy Scout Building recreational center last Tuesday night. Leaders Wilbur Grandstaff and Loretta Shields Ogg organized the event which drew about 80 attendees and was free to the boys. Mrs Ogg has suffered bronchitis at her High Street home.
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Chauncey
Chester Baughman
Dick Leffler
Bunkie Brown
William Gretz
Wilbur Grandstaff
Loretta Shields Ogg
Ogg
High St
Faithful Circle Class Meets at Millfield Church
Mrs Eleanor Sharick hosts the January meeting of the Faithful Circle Class at Millfield Church of Christ on Wednesday night. New president Mrs Eda Heffken will lead the gathering.
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Millfield
Eleanor Sharick
Faithful Circle
Chauncey Forest Rose Lodge Suspends Benefit Parties
Chauncey Forest Rose Lodge has discontinued its benefit parties at the Chauncey K of P Building until further notice. The move affects supporters and planned fundraising events in the community.
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Chauncey — Forest Rose Lodge
Chauncey K. of P
Church School Meets Tonight At Church
Officers and teachers of the Church of Christ Church School hold a business meeting tonight at the church. Superintendent Andriew Simpkins announces the gathering.
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Chauncey
Church of Christ Church
Andriew Simpkins
Johnsons of Chauncey Visit Bethany Relations
Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson and son Russell visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Grant Russell and Mr and Mrs Grant Russell at Bethany. Mrs Russell has been ill the last week.
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Chauncey
Dan Johnson
Russell
Bulldogs Aim To Extend Win Streak In Home Game
Athens High Bulldogs seek fourth straight win and second in a row in their new gym as they host Wellston Golden Flashes in the second game of a three game home stand. The Bulldogs beat Wellston 45 13 earlier season and aim to boost momentum before facing Logan. Mount Rainier National Park is noted for 54 known mammal species.
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Athens High Bulldogs
Wellston Golden Flashes
Logan
Bulldogs
Wellston
Iden Flashes
Chieftains
Gallipolis
Athens
Blue Devils
Mount Rainier National Park
Bible Class At Devore Home In Chauncey
Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ met Friday night at the Everett Devore home on E Main Street with co hosts Ruth Hartley and Carrie Belle Bryson. Analee Vore led the business meeting and devotions in the absence of the president and vice president.
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Chauncey
Reena Simpkins
Denver Bricker
Converse St
Andriew Simpkins
Charlotte Bricker
Everett Devore
Lois Devore
Pearl Henry
Gilbert Courtney
Shirley Thomas
Ruth Fiske
Ruth Hartley
Aged Chauncey Man Taken To St Francis Hospital
Chauncey resident John Lester aged man seriously ill with pneumonia was moved by ambulance from Bailey Run to St Francis Hospital Columbus Sunday. He was accompanied by his sons A. B. Lester Chauncey and Logan Lester Van Lear Ky who were summoned by his illness.
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Chauncey
John Lester
Bailey Run
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
A. B. Lester
Logan Lester
van Lear
Chauncey Council Sets Special Meeting Monday
Mayor W. D. Hines announces a Chauncey Council special meeting Monday at 7 p m in the City Building to discuss municipal affairs.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Council
W. D. Hines
Dinner Hosts Honor Peter Rankin and Chauncey
Peter Rankin and Chauncey were entertained Sunday at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lawrence Olson The Plains.
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Chauncey
Peter Rankin
Lawrence Olson
the Plains
Wolves Become Menace on Canadian Ranches
Kamloops British Columbia reports wolves pose a serious threat to cattle wintering in the Empire valley area along the Fraser River. Cattleman Jack Koster owns over 3,000 head across four ranches named Crows Bar, Canoe Creek, Kenworthy, and Bishop Place.
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B. C
Empire Valley
Fraser River
Here
Jack Koster
Koster
Crows Bar
Canoe Creek
Kenworthy
Bishop Place
Armstrong 3 1 Bet To Keep Crown
Henry Armstrong will defend his welterweight title for the 15th time against Pedro Montanez at Madison Square Garden. Armstrong has drawn large crowds and money in New York, but Montanez is a dangerous challenger with a strong knockout record and recent improvements as a welterweight.
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New York
Henry Armstrong
Madison Square Garden
Pedro Montanez
Armstrong
Los Angeles
Mike Jacobs
Hammering Hawk
Joe Louis
Pedro
Lou Ambers
Montanez
Ambers
Herkimer
Lou
Davey Day
Chicago
Ceferino Garcia
City League Tonight Matchups Include Buckeye Mt Zion
Tonight's City League schedule features Buckeye against Mt Zion, Zenners versus Faculty, and Standard Oil facing Panthers. On Thursday Battery C meets Bucks followed by Pepsi Cola versus Gulf and Hills versus Mt Zion with standings and local rivalry highlighted. The Fredonia Gas Light and Water Works Company formed in 1858 as the first natural gas corporation in the United States.
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Zenners
Faculty
Standard Oil
Panthers
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Bucks
Pepsi-Cola
Gulf
Hills
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Fredonia Gas Light and Water Works Company
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