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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1938
Page
9
Leadway Foods and Jake's Ham burgers won Wednesday's games in the City Soft Ball League with Leadway defeating Varsity Billiards 10 to 1 and Jake's Ham burgers beating Mill deck Shoes 11 to 2.
Chicago Cubs owner Phil Wrigley ousted Charlie Grimm and named Leo Hartnett manager effective immediately. Hartnett, 37, praised as a star catcher with a strong pitching knowledge, plans no early changes and will support Grimm’s pitcher choices for the next games.
Johnny Vander Meer costly ninth inning homer by Max West sinks Cincinnati 4 to 3 against the Boston Bees. Vander Meer struck out others after a strong start but his dangerous ninth inning pitch cost him his 12th win and dropped Cincinnati to fourth in the National League. The Reds threatened in the ninth but Dusty Cooke and Riggs hit into a double play as Roughed by errors and outs ended the rally.
Detroit fell 7 to 2 as the Nationals lineup powered past the Tigers. Simmons led with a homer and two RBIs, while Morgan and W Ferrell added key hits. Poffenberger took the loss despite a rocky start, with Wasdell and Lawson contributing on defense. Attendance listed as a placeholder.
In New Haven Vermont Mrs Albert Proctor of Burlington waded into a driver to land her catch a one inch trout weighing three pounds she emerged triumphant.
A sports note praises Gabby for strong late performance, noting seven wins in eight days and his solid personality, ability, and baseball knowledge that bolster his prospects. It stresses best wishes for continued success.
The Travelers dominate firsts with Frank Cross leading individual averages. Weekend will host best ball foursome using low man handicap percentage. Sunday marks last day to qualify for the President's Cup with 32 low net scores needed. Cross and Rus sell Slaughter tied for low net prize. women tied for medals. Putts tie will playoff next week.
The Kansas City Blues moved into first place in the American Association by defeating Columbus 8 to 2, reclaiming the top spot half a game ahead of St. Paul after overcoming injuries and a midseason slide. Marvin Breurer pitched steadily as the offense struck in the sixth inning.
Manager Oscar Vitt sends Johnny Allen and Bob Feller for a rare double header against the New York Yankees to reclaim first place in the American League. The Indians, one win from a share of the lead after a Tuesday sweep, face a rained out Wednesday twin bill and need two wins or at least a split to stay in the race. An anticipated crowd of 70,000 is expected for the bargain double feature.
Wilmington Del. Forwood School at Brandywine Hundred built in 1799 is the oldest school in Delaware still in use. Only six pupils were enrolled this year and it may soon be closed.
National League standings show St. Louis 7 7 and New York 21 with Philadelphia 11 1 and Pittsburgh 04. Other games postponed due to rain. American League notes Washington 7 Detroit 2 with more rainouts. Association and National matchups listed with city pairs.
In Philadelphia the Pirates edge the Phillies 11 to 10 after 11 frames as Brack Weintraub Arnovich and Jordan drive in runs. In the nightcap Suhr homers for Pittsburgh and Handley adds a run as Martin and Suhr pace a 9 to 7 Pittsburgh win.
The New York Giants slumped with a 7-2 and 7-1 loss to the St Louis Cardinals, dropping to a game and a half behind the league leaders and widening the gap over the Cubs. Johnny Mize homered twice for the Cardinals, while Leiber and Leeds went deep for the Giants in a rough western swing.
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