Elmer Riddle Wins 10th Straight For Redlegs
In Boston, Elmer Riddle earned his 10th consecutive victory in the opener as Cincinnati defeated Boston 4-0. Derringer lost his fifth straight, with Max West delivering a key two-run double in the nightcap as the Reds took the doubleheader 6-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Braves
Anny Vander Meer
Braves
Richard Merriwell Errickson
Reds
Elmer Riddle
Riddle
Paul Derringer
Bill McKechnie
Derringer
Listi
Maxest
Rank McCormick
Johnny Cooney
Libbi Sisti
West
Ladies Auxiliary Plans District Convention at Buchtel
The Plains News Notes report Local No. 8 will meet with Mrs. Sylvia Wallace on Tuesday to plan attendance at the District Convention in Buchtel on July 17. Several locals and visitors are listed, including Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Corbitt in Clyde and Miss Jean Hammer in Columbus. Grandparents welcomed a newborn son for Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McGee Jr. and Mrs. Wemmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains—Ladies Auxiliary
Sylvia Wallace
Buchtel
Stanley Corbitt
Clyde
Jean Hammer
Columbus
Maude Thorne
Thorne
Albany
Standings Update From Multiple Baseball Leagues
Pittsburgh 4 New York 0 New York 8 Pittsburgh 2 Chicago 10 Brooklyn 3 Brooklyn 3 Chicago 1 Cincinnati 4 Boston 0 Boston 6 Cincinnati 5 St Louis Philadelphia American New York 8 Chicago 1 New York 1 Chicago 0 Cleveland 9 Boston 6 Cleveland 2 Boston 2 Philadelphia 5 Detroit 4 Washington 7 St Louis 3 Washington 6 St Louis 5 Columbus 6 Milwaukee 2 Columbus 3 Milwaukee 0 Toledo 10 Kansas City 3 Kansas City 4 Toledo 1 Indianapolis 3 St Paul 1 Indianapolis 4 St Paul 0 Minneapolis 8 Louisville 1 Minneapolis 2 Louisville 0
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Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Tn i Prien
St. Uls
Philadelphia
American
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
St. Louis
Association
Columbus
Milwaukee
Toledo
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Louisville
Pet
Ace
Ghezzi Wins In Overtime At Cherry Hills
Vic Ghezzi of Deal New Jersey captured the 38 hole final against Byron Nelson of Toledo Ohio at Cherry Hills. A 30 inch putt sealed the match and a $1,100 top prize with Nelson earning $600 after a grueling final. Nelson admitted exhaustion after the costly miss.
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Denver
Vic Ghezzi
Professional Golfers Association
N. J
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Cherry Hills
Nelson
Billy Southworth Rebuilds Cardinals for Dodgers Challenge
Billy Southworth reshapes the Cardinals after a losing streak as he mishandles injuries and aims to close the gap with the Dodgers. Southworth notes the team endured several losses to the Cubs and Reds, with pitching holding up and streaks of 10 and 11 wins showing resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Southworth
Cardinals
Dodgers
William H. Southworth
St. Louis Nationals
Southworth
Red Birds
Brooklyns
Billy the Kid
St. Louis
Cubs
Reds
Cardinals Hit Rough Patch As Injuries Mount In 1940 Season
Frank Crespi and Johnny Mize provided rare offense during a rough stretch for the St. Louis Cardinals as a string of injuries hit the lineup. Johnny Mize broke a finger, Clyde Shoun and Walker Cooper suffered injuries, and Terry Moore Enos Slaughter and Max Lanier battled ailments while the team stayed in the thick of the pennant race. Southworth notes the Cardinals still face a steep deficit to overcome against the Dodgers and Brooklyn remains a strong challenger in the two team race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crespi
Martin Marion
Cincinnati
Cardinals
Southworth
Dodgers
Cincinnatis
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Johnny Mize
Red Blazers
Polo Grounds
Mike
Clyde Shoun
Walker Cooper
Harry Marine
Phillies
Cooper
Gus Mancuso
Brown
Creepy Crespi
Terry Moore
Enos Slaughter
Max Lanier
Columbusite Wins State Publinx Golf Championship
Dick Rhyan of Columbus wins the Ohio public links title with a 290 after entering late to play the final rounds. Defending champion Byron Hunt finishes two strokes behind at 292, with Val Chiavinini third at 297 and Joe Mayer fourth at 298. Mrs. J. P. Linster of Mansfield dominates the women’s 36 hole event with a 157, breaking the course record with 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
King of
Arlington-Dublin
Byron
Barney) Hunt
Val Chiavinini
Toledo
Joe Mayer
Mansfield
J. P. Linster
Emma Wolfe
Youngstown
W. H. Billings
Akron
Linster
Mrs Glenna Azbell Sent To White Cross Hospital
Mrs Glenna Azbell of this city was taken to White Cross Hospital in Columbus Sunday for a surgical operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Glenna Azbell
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Bartlett Social and Personal Highlights
Bartlett residents share news of gatherings and travels. Dots of life include Dorcas class meeting at Mrs. Pearl Morris home with Mrs. Carol Ormiston assisting. births in the community. a marriage in Logan West Virginia. visits from relatives to Berea, Niagara Falls, and Cincinnati. and O E S Neighbor Night in Amesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Howell
Howard Mills
Dehue, W. Va
Nighbert
Rial Church
Logan
W. Va
Harry Mills
F. E. Goddard
Nellie
Griffith Graham
Berea
Neil Williams
Niagara Falls
George Secoy
Marietta
Margaret Cummings
Cincinnati
Miss Cummings
Bethesda Hospital
Fred Graham
Columbus
Neil Graham
Washington, D. C
Blanche Graham
Arthur McKain
Detroit
Cutler
Frances Apperson
Frank Catellier
J. E. Cummings
Bartlett O.E.S
Amesville
E. H. McKain
Eileen
Danville
S. K. Steele
Kirby
Pickets and Picks Highlight Week in Sports News
Ben Jones trains at Arlington Futurity as his stable sweeps the race despite a late scratch by Col. Teddy. Dizzy Dean signs autographs at the all star game while baseball outfielders post high batting averages. Freddie Miller, ex featherweight champ, declines a comeback. Theodore Williams named star of the week. Athletics draw more fans than Cubs, Clermont golf club family dominates with Mrs. Williams as champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ben Jones
Arlington
Ben
Col
Teddy
Dizzy Dean
Cardinals
Dodgers
Freddie Miller
King
Ohio Amateur Boxing Commission
Freddie
Miss Sterns
New York World-Telegram
Theodore Williams
Cubs
Clermont
N. J
Danny Williams
Danny
Skating Star Hedi Stenns Becomes American Citizen
The skating star Hedi Stenns, featured in It Happens on Ice opening tomorrow, has gained American citizenship. Backer Sonja Henie Topping notes the show's support as the production debuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cronin
Mike
Hedi Stenns
Sonja Henie Topping
Memphis Front Open Forum Delivers Quiet Day
A peaceful day in Memphis features reflection on General Lear and a cautious mood among locals. The item notes no loud events, mentions Judge Landis returning catches to a stream, and highlights playful gossip about public figures and a guest star Jimmie Murphy from Canton with a quip about Branch Rickey’s insurance wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
General Lear
Jimmie Murphy
Canton
Daily Ledger
Rickey
St. Louis
First Presbyterian Church Formed in 1790s Chillicothe
The Rev. William Spear, Dickinson College grad, becomes the first Northwest Territory chaplain in Chillicothe. He organizes a Presbyterian society after finding few families, later taken into the Presbytery of Transylvania. An unfinished log cabin near Scioto Bridge served as the first church in the Scioto Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spear
Dickinson College
Carlisle
Northwest Territory
Chillicothe
Spear
Presbytery
Transylvania
Scioto Bridge
Scioto Valley
Pitchers Shine as Yankees Sweep Twin Bill and DiMaggio Streak Hits 53
The New York Yankees overpower big league hitters in a doubleheader as Joe DiMaggio extends his hitting streak to 53 games. Pitching dominates with shutouts and low runs across the league, including Claude Passeau and Elmer Riddle strong showings and Red Ruffing’s long relief appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe DiMaggio
Cleveland
Bob Feller
Boston
Yanks
Elmer Riddle
Claude Passeau
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyns
Bill
Newt Kimball
Cubs
Phillies
Len Warneke
Bill Crouch
Red Ruffing
Ken Heintzelman
Rufus
Red
Spud Chandler
Heintzelman
New York Giants
Pirates
Bucs
Bill Terry
Terriers
Hal Schumacher
Cincinnati
Elmer
Boston Braves
Manny Salvo
Tom Earley
Paul Derrin
Millers reclaim top spot in American Association
Louisville briefly led the league before Minneapolis swept Milwaukee. Harry Kelley allowed seven hits in an 8 to 1 win for the Millers, while Fabian Gaff doubled and Babe Barna homered as Minneapolis won 2 to 0. Murty Dickson pitched Columbus to a doubleheader sweep of Milwaukee, and Indianapolis took two from St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louisville
American Association
Bill Burwell
Fighting Club
Minneapolis
Colonels
Harry Kelley
Millers
Fabian Gaffke
Babe Barna
Little Murty Dickson
Columbus
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Ray Starr
Bill Cox
Kansas City
Toledo
League Leader Batting and Pitching Highlights
National league leaders include Reiser of Brooklyn with 355 runs and Moore of St. Louis with 102 hits. DiMaggio of New York leads in runs batted in with 74 and home runs with 20. Cuban Frey atop stolen bases with 11. pitching leader Riddle of Cincinnati at 0-0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
F. MreCormick
Craft
M. McCormick
Dore
Uceeeeue
EOE
Sehnsetai
Boston
McCormick
Cooney
E. Riddie
Rowell
Hassett
Riddle
Hutchings
Hutching
Lamanna
Utchings
Pinelli, Ballanfant
Barlick
Werber
Raft
F. McCormick
BNE
ST Aenean Dneana Yee
L. Waner
Exiuennen
Pevet
Genean
Hasestt
West
Ifa
DWE
Cnaniewas
Montgomery
Frey
R. Avest
Derringer
M. West
Miller
Listi
R. West
Joost
Salvo
Early
Reiser
Brooklyn
Moore
St. Louis
Nicholson
Chicago
Dallessandro
Slaughter
DiMaggio
New York
Boudreau
Cleveland
Keltner
Kubel
Benton
Detroit
Indians Sweep Red Sox in Twinbill at Cleveland
The Cleveland Indians defeated Boston 9 to 6 and 2 to 1 before 33,565 at the Stadium. Jeff Heath led the attack with five hits and six RBIs across the two games, while Jim Bagby and Bob Feller pitched key wins as Cleveland tightens its schedule against New York and Boston.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Boston
Stadium
Redskins
New York
Yanks
Bob Feller
Red Sox
Invaders
Jack Wilson
Tribe
Washington
Jeff Heath
Ken Keltner
al Smith
Jim Bagby
Indians
Charlie Wagner
Mike Ryba
Dorr Run to Show Pictures at Six
Local notices say a picture show will begin at six o clock at Dorr Run hall with Mr Ma presiding. Audience urged to arrive early for the Holy Land display and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ma
Holy Land
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Athens
Redlegs
the Plains News
Ghezzi
Iron Man
Galle
Peck
Waeeeree
Novikoff
Oree
Todd
Ease
Abreau
Gallie
Eenenee
Myers
Moser
Koslo
Ween
Makosky
Olsen
Biaeholder
Klein
Sanders
Walker
Dickson
Heath
Haas
Gallic
Myatt
Columon
Bus
Blaeholder
F Koslo
Ha- Koslo
Mkosky
Kosio
Johnson
Feck
Jones
Sewer
Dillenwater
Keath
Peee
Schmitz
Moran
Tte Moran
Losin Cer
Austin
Attendban
By Harry Grayson
NEA Service
Mancuso
Don Padgett
Ira Hutchinson
Morton Cooper
Bell Cow
Jimmy Brown
Shibe Park
Hors de Combat
Clyde Shaun Walker Cooper
Columbusite
Bartlett
Brietz
BY Eddie Brietz
Judge Landis
First Presbyterian Church
By Sid Feder
Joe
Ted Lyons
Lefty Thornton Lee
Chicago White Sox
Yankees
Ger
Jack Knott
Philadelphia Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Pinky Higgins
Nat
League
Ott
Williams
Acon DiMaggio
Finney
Eneneen
Spence
Cronin
Foxx
Tabor
Enene Newee
Doerr
Peacock
Wagner
Ryba
Tlak
Weatherly
Campbell
Grimes
Mack
Desautels
Wee Eenee
Bagby
Jak
Sacrifices
Oable
Halls
Rhog
Gamer
Pytlak
Harris
Heath R - Walker
Yo Grimes
Hemsley
Smith
Foxx Heath
Tahbor
ASECS
Geisel, Basil
Rommel
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