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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1948

Page

11

Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues

Results show multiple games with detailed innings and pitchers. Highlights include New York beating Boston 5 3, Brooklyn trailing Philadelphia 8 1, and Chicago routing St Louis 14 0, plus American League ties and late rallies. Multiple pitchers noted: Hiller Gumpert Berra Dobson Tebbetts and others.

Boston New York Bickford Mass Kennedy Jones Cooper Cincinnati Pittsburgh Vander Meer Gumbert Lamanno Williams Queen Highlee Kluttz Fitzgerald Brooklyn Philadelphia Behrman Campanella Dubiel Heintzelman Seminick Padgett Chicago St. Louis Meyer McCall Rush Dobernic Schmitz Scheffing Munger, Wilks Pollet Burkhart Papai Baker Hiller Gumpert Berra Dobson Tebbetts Detroit Cleveland Trout Swift Muncrief Gromek Black Hogan Tipton Washington Brissie Franks Masterson Harrist Hudson Evans Stephens Garver Moss Partee Pieretti Pearson Grove Robinson Bronca Jansen Simmons Raffensberger Peterson Chipman Chesnes Brazie Newhouser Wight Haynes Feller Philadelphias Fowler Byrne Scarborough Ferriss American Association Cleveland Ws Brooklyn Oumen Se Cincinnati -O-E Chicago O Indianapolis Columbus Cee Milwaukee St. Paul Wewan Minneapolis Kansas City Toledo Acrooume Louisvill

Hitting of Joost and Brissie key A's drive for pennant

Eddie Joost drove in two runs including a leadoff homer and Lou Brissie kept the Senators at bay with nine strikeouts as the Philadelphia Athletics beat Washington 5 3 in a clutch win. Brissie improved to 10 6 while Joost powered the offense in a tight pennant chase.

Joost Brissie Athletics Associated Press Philadelphia Athletics Eddie Joost Lou Brissie A’s Senators Washington Mackinen

Cardinals Open to Baker Trade Boost Behind The Plate

Columbus Red Birds trade catcher Bill Baker to St. Louis Cardinals to strengthen the backstop corps. Cardinals assess Garagiola Del Rice and Del Wilber as average receivers while noting Baker’s strong American Association reputation. Reports also mention Negro league prospects Jose Santiago Oreste Minosa and Josh Gibson Jr in surrounding context.

Bill Baker Columbus Red Birds St. Louis Cardinals Bill Conroy Baker Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Cardinal Joe Garagiola del Rice Portsmouth del Wilber American Association Ferrell Anderson St. Paul Anderson Cincinnati Saints Brooklyn Dodgers Bruce Edwards Roy Campanella Leo Durocher Gil Hodges Jackie Robinson Preston Ward Eddie Miksis Dodger Durocher Flatbush Cleveland Indians New Jersey Jose Santiago Oreste Minosa New York Cubans Josh Gibson, Jr Babe Ruth Youngstown Colts Gibson Homestead Grays

Miners wallop Plainsmen 15 to 6 to stay in first

Glouster Miners piled up 19 base hits before a capacity crowd to defeat The Plains 15 6 and remain atop the Hocking Valley League. Toth and Hallam had four hits and Roman hit a homer for Glouster Caley led Plains with four hits. Glouster will host New Marshfield next Sunday.

Glouster Glouster Miners The Plains Here Toth Hallam Roman Caley New Marshfield

Reds Stop Pirates in Pittsburgh Duel for 5th Victory

Cincinnati sent Teddy Kluszewski to the fore with a ninth inning double driving in the tying and winning runs as the Reds rallied past the Pirates 6-4. Hank Sauer provided a key run on a walk and scoring on a passed ball while Bob Chipman started for Chicago.

Red Sox Yankees New Yorkers Boston Ted Williams Indians A’s Dizzy Trout Tigers Cleveland Paul Lehner al Zarilla St. Louis Browns White Sox Chicago Boston Braves Giants New York St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati Reds Pirates Pittsburgh Ed Waitkus Bill Nicholson Chicago Cubs Cards St. Louis Stan Musial Reds Johnny Neun Redlegs Teddy Kluszewski Argolll Howie Schultz Mel Queen Hank Sauer Big Ted Charlie Grimm Bob Chipman Portsider Neun Kenny Kluszewski Kirby Higbe

OVA Schedule Changes Involve Reedsville Gallians Tilt

Race to the field as the OVA announces schedule changes. Reedsville meets Gallians in a twilight game moved to Sunday Aug 1 as part of a double header. The Reedsville Gallipolis tilt, originally Thursday July 22, shifts to Sunday Aug 8 in a twinbill.

Racine Ohiio Valley Association Donald C. Wolfe Reedsville Gallian Gallipolis Gallians

Comets Split Doubleheader With Blenko Glass

Apple Grove West Virginia Upset results show the Sunyside Comets take the opener 3-1 before losing 4-3 in the nightcap to Blenko Glass of Milton. Ode Rice tosses a three hitter for his third win while the Comets manage only three hits. Next Sunday the Comets host the Moose Club of Huntington in a doubleheader.

Apple Grove W. Va Sunnyside Comets Blenko Glass Milton Ode Rice Comets Glassmen Moose Club Huntington Ccacu Blenko Richman Rice and Burris

Shoppers Edge Eagles in 9th Inning City League Tilt

Banks' Sport Shop softballers rally from behind twice to beat the Eagles 5 to 4 in a nine inning City League contest. Wayne Hutchison and Bert Barnes sparked the late rally with a tying double and a key hit, while Ray Dunfee drove in the winning run in the ninth. The game featured disputes with umpires and a late protest that was withdrawn.

Banks’ Sport Shop Eagles Raniaiine MerIdivins Red Cartwright Shoppers Cartwright Lash Wayne Hutchison Bert Barnes Barnes Bob Miller Bill van Dyke Ray Dunfee Frank Dussell Woody English Bill Sprague Beagles Cartwright and

Indians Sign Negro Star Satchel Paige to Pitch Crew

Cleveland announces the signing of Leroy Paige 39 known as Satchel to bolster the pitching staff. Manager Lou Boudreau and president Bill Veeck describe his demonstration as convincing and indicate Paige may start or relieve. Paige, former Monarchs star, has a 18 strikeout game record and a storied barnstorming career across Negro leagues.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Leroy Satchel) Paige Tribe Lou Boudreau Paige Kansas City Monarchs Bill Veeck Indians Larry Doby Veeck Boudreau Hank Greenberg Greenberg Monarchs Mobile Ala Birmingham Black Barons Baltimore Black Sox Chicago American Giants Pittsburgh Crawfords House of David Bobby Feller Yankee Stadium Feller

Ten to Ace Shocks Derby Field After Betting Off

Ten to Ace with Coaltown in support recalls Canada's Man o War era as bettors avoid wagering at Polo Park. The Canadian Derby saw Ten to Ace seize early lead but fade to finish last after a strong start, amid the minus pool controversy.

Winnipeg NEA Coaltown Canada Polo Park Manitoba

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