Braves Win 17-Inning Duel Over Cubs 4-2
The Braves outlast the Chicago Cubs 4-2 in 17 innings at Braves Field Boston as Johnnie Mize delivers a clutch game ending single after three straight bunts loaded the bases. Dodgers top Reds 8-4, Mets, Yanks win to extend streaks. DiMaggio extends hit streak to 18.
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Ves
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Yes
New York Bees
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Johnney
Cen
Cinati Reds
Paul Derringer
St. Louis Cardinals
Gers
Philadelphia Phils
Busteraard
Carl Ubbell
New York Gits
Pittsted Pirates
York
Mickey Witek
Maner Mel Ott
Johnny Mize
New York Yankees
Teames
Joe DiMaggio
Cleveland Dians
Boston Red Sox
Yanks
St. Louis Browns
Lyman Harris
Paul Marchildon
Philadelphia Athletics
Walt Wudnich
Hamond Clift
Detroit Tigers
Buck Newsom
Washington Senators
Hal White
Swede Haege Breaks World Records in Track Spree
New York reports Gunder Egg, nicknamed Mr Swish, on vacation from Gaevne duties, shattered four world marks in distances from 1500 meters to two miles. In Melmoe Sweden he clocked 5 16.4 for 2000 meters and earlier set unofficial bests 4 06.2 for the mile and 8 478 for 6 miles. Times await international approval with caution.
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New York
Gunderaegg
Swish
Acks
Gaevne
Egg
Melmoe
Sweden
Pros and Amateurs Compete at Tam O'Shanter
The Tam O Shanter golf event opens with 64 top amateurs in two rounds of match play while professionals begin an 18 hole qualifying for a $15,000 medal play event. 16 amateurs advance to both the amateur and open championships. notable scores include Johnny Lehman 71 72 and John Holmstrom 77 66. Frank Stranahan shoots 72 78 for 145.
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Chicago
Byron Nelson
Ben Hogan
Johnny Lehman
John Holmstrom
Rockford
Lehman
Holmstrom
University of Ilinois
Tom O'Shanter
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Hank Borowy Shows Quick Rise and Blister Hurdle
New York 1939 profile of Hank Borowy at Fordham and Bloomfield showing how he impressed scouts, negotiated for extra pay, and joined the Yankees system. It notes his fast rise, pitching notes, and a recurring blister on the right middle finger that affects his grip and control.
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Hank
Borowy
New York
Henry Ludwig Borowy
Fordham
Jack Coffey
Bloomfield
N. J
High
Montclair
Hank Borony
Paul Krichell
Rose Hill
Yankees
Scout Krichell
Krichell
New Yorks
Amart
Forager Krichel
Charley Running
Rufus the Red
Ruffing
Blond Barony
Joe McCarthy
Borony
Boxing and baseball notes from Toledo to Cleveland
The report lists boxing results with Savold stopping Poland and Comiskey outpointing Brown and Goldberg beating Archibald. in Cleveland, Tris Speaker, a 54 year old baseball great, remains critically ill after a major operation and a 15 day hospital stay.
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Toledo
Lee Savold
Des Moines
Bill Poland
New York
Pat Comiskey
Paterson
N. J
Big Boy) Brown
Detroit
Benny Goldberg
Joey Archibald
Providence
R. I
Vinnie Rossano
Brooklyn
George
Sonny) Horne
Niles
Cleveland
Tris Speaker
Speaker
Fullertons Roundup Highlights Fighters and Bets
New York reports Scoop Lesnevich to defend his light heavy title soon. Ray Lamanno gains Cincinnati hearts and Uncle Sam status. Joe Begala, ex Kent State wrestler, leads Navy pre flight training. Arlington betting up 22 percent this summer. Joe Orengo, ex Card and Giant, on the trading list.
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New York
Gus Lesnevich
Ray Lamanno
Cincinnati
Sam
Joe Begala
Rasslingch
Kent State
Ohio) University
Ohio U
Navy
Arlington
Joe Orengo
Card
Giant
Y City
Sports and showbiz notes from Usk to Reno war bonds
A summer update highlights Al Schacht's clowning and factory war bond drives. Connie Mack eyes Chuck Cavanaugh for a pitcher role after Stars on Ice in town. Barnum and Bailey’s Fugitives opening a restaurant in early fall. Jimmy Foxx eyes reset and Rollie Hemsley on the jukebox circuit.
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al Schacht
Fugitive
Barnum and Bailey's
Connie Mack
Chuck Cavanaugh
Chicago U
Connie
Chuck
Spa
Jimmy Foxx
Ed Montgomery
Reno
Ney
Evening Gazette
Rollie Hemsley
Buffalo
Edward Jones Direct Chauncey's Water System
Chauncey officials announced Edward Jones will oversee the town water system. Floyd Nye was appointed to the Board of Public Affairs after Jones resigned. Community notices list local residents visiting relatives and traveling for work, plus a Chauncey 4-H club meeting with a potluck supper tonight.
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Chauncey
Floyd Nye
Board of Public Affairs
Lois Ann Cline
Main St
Chauncey Girls 4-H Club
Funeral services held for Mrs Myrtle Garrett in Chauncey
Funeral services for Mrs Myrtle Garrett widow of E M Garrett were held Tuesday at the Jager Funeral Home Athens. The body was sent to Wauseon Ohio for burial. She formerly taught at Chauncey Grade School and was active in school social affairs. Survived by sons Lawrence and Henry and daughter Eleanor.
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Myrtle Garrett
E. M. Garrett
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Jager Funeral Home
Wauseon
Garrett
Chauncey Grade School
Lawrence
Henry
Eleanor
Aged Woman Submits To Major Operation
Flora Russell Millfield, 74, of Chauncey, to undergo major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after a serious Monday condition. She is accompanied by Ada and Lena Russell and is from Millfield with her son Roy Russell. The report notes her prior hospital treatment and recent return home.
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Chauncey
Flora Russell
Roy Russell
Millfield
John Blower
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Ada Russell
Lena Russell
Russell
Aileen Shamel
George Shamel
the Plains
Dowler-Ferguson
Change Grand American to 200 Targets
Columbus AP reports the Grand American Handicap will raise targets from 100 to 200 in the 43 year history at Vandalia Ohio. The August 24 to 28 event expects near 1000 top shooters as the Preliminary Handicap is scrapped and the race is split over two days.
Blues Lose Lead to All Star Challenge in Kansas City
The Kansas City Blues trail the league lead by one game after an 8-0 loss in St Paul. Indianapolis toppled Columbus 13 3 while Milwaukee swept St Paul to move into second place. Johnny Marcum dazzled Toledo 7 0 over Louisville to end Mudden’s skid.
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American Association
Kansas City
All Stars
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Minneapolis
Blues
Twin Cities
Indianapolis
Columbus
Milwaukee
Johnny Marcum
Toledo
Louisville
Taylor Ridge Class Meets at Heffken Home
Taylor Ridge members hosted a Girls Junior Class meeting at the Heffken home after devotions and a business session. Attendees included Mrs. Erse Canter Nina Kloh Glenna Hanning Hilah Jean Wess Virginia Canter Alice Herbst Juanita Kempton Dorothy Kempton Jeanne Heffken and June Heffken.
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June Heffken
Church of Christ
Heffken
Erse Canter
Nina Kloh
Glenna Hanning
Hilah Jean Wess
Virginia Canter
Alice Herbst
Juanita Kempton
Dorothy Kempton
Jeanne Heffken
Gladys Kempton
Dwight Smith
Bishopville
Carl Welling
Helen Vess
Hilah Jean Vess
P. M. Smith
Ronald Smith
Carol Ann Smith
Francis Wolf
Columbus
Stace Vess
Patricia
Elizabeth Wolf
Yankees Back In Form: Trim Indians 8 to 3
The Yankees rout the Indians 8 to 3 in Cleveland to stretch their lead to 11 games over the Red Sox. DiMaggio extends his consecutive hit streak to 18 as Gomez wins for New York. Keltner hits his sixth homer for Cleveland, with Hemsley and Murphy among the key contributors.
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Bronx Bombers
Lou Boudreau
Yankee
Joe DiMaggio
Tribe
Lefty Gomez
Kenny Keltner
Jeff Heath
Fabian Geffke
Les Fleming
Heath
Johnny Murphy
Rollie Hemsley
New York
Buddy Rosar
Buffalo
Hassett
Beatich
DiMaggio
Toliae
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Ioscan
Ferrick
Keller
Rizzuto
Hemsley
Rolfe
Henrich
Murphy
Mack
Smith
Gomez
Grieve, Basil and
Rue
Baseball scores from today’s major league games
Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 8 to 4 and New York edged Pittsburgh 6 to 5. Boston outlasted Chicago 4 to 3 in 17 innings. St Louis beat Philadelphia 6 to 1 and Detroit won 6 to 4 over Washington. New York toppled Cleveland 8 to 3, and Chicago beat Philadelphia 4 to 3. Indianapolis defeated Columbus 13 to 3. Minneapolis shutout Kansas City 8 to 0. Toledo beat Louisville 7 to 0. Milwaukee beat St Paul 6 to 4.
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Stag Night Opens At Athens Country Club
Athens Country Club hosts its first Stag Night of the year on Thursday with a pony tournament to follow on Sunday. Ponies go up for auction Thursday at 7 30 p.m. auctioneered by Dr L F E Butts and Steve Wilson. Players must buy a stag ticket to compete and should be off the course and locker room by 6 30 p.m. for the events.
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L. FE. Butts
Steve Wilson
Mike Heaney
Beckleys Cup Second Half Opener In Softball League
Beckleys opened the second round of City Softball League with a 10 to 6 win over Davis Lunchmen at the high school field. Tim Littler earned the win as Beckleys piled 15 hits and scored in all innings except the fifth. League director Harry Lackey announced Wednesday night games will move ahead one day.
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Harry Lackey
Sportsman Grill
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Athens Lawyers
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Rapp
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Fi Mallett
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Mallett
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Davis Lunch
Redlegs Fall In First Eastern Trip Tilt
Brooklyn beats Cincinnati 8 to 4 as Ray Starr faces Kirby Higbee. Five run second inning powers the Dodgers past Paul Derringer, with Johnny Allen earning his eighth win. Eric Tipton homers in seventh for Cincinnati as a pinch hitter.
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Ray Starr
Cincinnati Reds
Brookelyn Dodgers
Starr
Kirby Higbee
Dodgers
Reds
Redlegs
Paul Derringer
Johnny Allen
Eric Tipton
Cincinnati
Poa Frey
Ook
Ae Marshall
Ee G. Walker
Bhout
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O.cnc
Ac & OC
Kelleher
Mattick
Derringer
Ikwens
Vaughan
Walkat
Medwick
Come
Marsan BD
Scadelle
Owen
Ces Sry Ee
Niecneadiena
Seay
Fu Tons
Nossamen
Lamanno
F. McCormick
Camilli
Galan
G. Walker
Shoun
Art Lewis Ousts Coaching for Navy
Middleport star Arthur Lewis leaves coaching duties at Navy amid a career spanning MHS roots, Ohio University Bobcats fame, and a stint with the Cleveland Rams. The former coach, now married with one child, enlisted in the U.S. Navy per family notification.
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Arthur Lewis
United States Navy
George Lewis
Custer St. Lewis
MHS
Ohio University Bobcat
Washington & Lee University
Cleveland Rama
Art
Front Runners National Batting and Pitching Leaders
National batting totals show Lombardi of Boston with runs 64 Reiser of Brooklyn 64 runs batted in Mize with 71 hits leads for the season Medwick of Brooklyn 110 hits and 18 home runs Mize of New York 18. Pitching leader French of Brooklyn 111 wins Gordon of New York and Williams of Boston 342 batting average Williams of Boston 76 runs 89 RBIs and 19 runs for Williams plus Stolen bases Reiser of Washington 12 Spence of Washington 119 hits Borowy of New York 9 1.
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Boston
Reiser
Brooklyn
Mize
Medwick
New York
French
Gordon
Williams
Spence
Washington
Case
Borowy
Ex-high schoolers defeat college players in outdoor exhibition
A summer program basketball game at Rufus Putnam courts saw former high school players beat college players 46 to 26. Johnny Finsterwald led with 18 points as the veterans pulled away after halftime, while Jack Hines topped the college team with 12 points.
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Rufus Putnam
Johnny Finsterwald
Jack Hines
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