All Star Game Should Favor One Club Cities
Mitch Salsinger of the Detroit News endorses Sid Mercer of the New York Journal American for restricting the annual All Star game to one club cities. He cites Washington Cleveland Detroit in the American League and Pittsburgh Cincinnati in the National League as suitable, noting Brooklyn and Greater New York are multi club cities. Mercer argues one club cities offer access to eight teams, unlike two club cities that see both leagues. Seven games have been played with only three...
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Yanks Say Reds Still Face Tough Fight
In a discussion on the 1940 All Star game and team mechanics, analysts note that single city clubs differ in appeal with Detroit, Cleveland and Washington lacking NL teams and Pittsburgh and Cincinnati missing the AL. The All Star game could elevate a city into a major sports headline beyond regular league play. Dizzy Dean’s future with the Cubs is questioned as his recent impact and advertising value are weighed.
DiMaggio Aims at Batting Title Amid NL Pennant Drama
Joe DiMaggio asserts he will chase the batting title, aiming to keep his average above .400 with singles and doubles. The story notes Cincinnati’s pennant race, Walters’ 17 wins, and multiple MLB results including Reds, Cardinals, Cubs, White Sox, and Tigers wins.
Baseball rules and Yankee salary Q and A
A Q and A on base running rules shows that a non forced runner may stay on first after the batter is retired. Interference calls require the umpire to rule the baserunner out when the fielder collides with him. Lou Gehrig is named the Yankees’ top earner for 1938 with a $39 000 salary. Readers are invited to submit sports questions to The Athens Messenger.
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Reds Take Pair Phils 9 Pirates 8
In Pullman Washington State College dean P H Dir stine of the school of pharmacy reports the 15th straight year with all graduates passing state board exams. Over 400 future pharmacists have been examined in that period.
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School of Pharmacy
Washington State College
Cubs 3 Dodgers 1
The Athens High School summer band will perform at the high school playground tonight after two softball games. A new exhaust silencer for 40 50 and 60 horsepower engines is being introduced in aviation.
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Grover and Hussey Clash For Club Golf Title Sunday
Brandon T. Butch Grover, Athens Country Club veteran, meets Fred Hussey, a newcomer, in a 36 hole match for the club championship starting 9 30 Sunday morning. Grover seeks a seventh crown. Hussey, from Dayton Ohio, is low handicap and won last year at Miami Valley.
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Butch” Grover
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Jack Preston
Bob Littler
Rich Rutkoskie
Ohio University
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Miami Valley Country Club
Bob Servis
McNeill Faces Stiffest Test at Seabright Invite
Seabright New Jersey United Press report states Don McNeill of Oklahoma City will face Bryan Grant of Atlanta in the Sea Bright Lawn Tennis Club invitation championships semi final. Grant, a stubborn retriever on grass, tests McNeill's season credentials and could boost his Davis Cup chances if beaten.
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Oklahoma City
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Atlanta
Paul Beckley wins pony tournament at Athens Country Club
Paul Beckley of Paul Beckley Country Club shot 39-40 for an 80 on a hot Thursday at Athens Country Club to win the pony tournament with a net 69 after 11 handicap. Dr A K Buell and Rich Rutkoskie tied for second with net 70. Buell had 38-38 for a 76 gross, Rutkoskie 41-39-80 with 10 handicap.
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Dizzy Dean Still a Heartful Hero on the Mound
Henry McLeMore portrays Dizzy Dean as a volatile yet devoted pitcher whose competitive fire remains intact. The piece recalls his peak fastball and changeup, notes past injuries, and commends his resilience in aBrooklyn game where he shut out a portion of the lineup over four innings.
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Hawaiian Is Favorite for Publix Title
Arthur Armstrong of Honolulu, a top contender, faces Andrew Szwedko of Pittsburgh in the Mt. Pleasant semi final. San Francisco officer Jim Molinari meets Phillip Gordon of Oakland in the other bracket in the 36 hole National Public Links. Armstrong beat Mike Cestone 4 3 to reach the semis. Szwedko beat Louis Cyr 3 2. Furgol lost to Molinari 2 1, and Gordon beat Roy Dolce 5 4.
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Vancouver
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Roy Dolce
Denver
Baseball scores wrap in chaos with rain delays
National League games saw Cincinnati sweeping Boston 6 to 1 and 9 to 8 in 11 innings while St. Louis toppled New York 9 to 4 and Chicago beat Brooklyn 3 to 1. American League slate included Chicago 12 over Boston 7 and Detroit 8 over Washington 1 with several rain droppings and postponed games in Cleveland Philadelphia and New York. Milwaukee beat Columbus 3 to 1 while Kansas City routed Toledo 10 to 1. Louisville and Minneapolis tied up by wet grounds and Indianapolis at St Paul postponed due to rain.
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Saturday's Games Feature City Matchups Across Leagues
New York visits Chicago while Philadelphia plays Cincinnati and Boston faces Pittsburgh. Brooklyn meets St. Louis and Chicago challenges New York. Cleveland challenges Washington with St. Louis at Boston and Detroit at Philadelphia. Columbus hosts Kansas City Toledo plays Milwaukee Indianapolis faces Minneapolis Louisville meets St. Paul.
Langsville News Notes
Clara McCann visits sister Alice Grapes in Langsville. Kenneth Chase relocates family near Cincinnati for work. Virginia Chase returns to Norwood after two weeks with grandmother Flora Chase. Lucille Arbaugh visits Radcliff sisters. L E Entsminger and daughter visit Charleston. Mabel Miller recovering from surgery. Ledlie family gatherings include a Gallipolis picnic. Wedding: Paul Montgomery and Evelyn Ward wed last Saturday. Serenades follow at the Ward and Savage households.
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Columbus
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Cincinnati
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Flora Chase
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Reynolds
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Parkersburg
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J. T. Ledlie
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Frank Halliday
Ledlie
Paul Montgomery
Evelyn Ward
Ward
Roger Savage
Grace Savage
Revival at Union Church Concludes With All Day Meeting
The revival led by Rev. V. A. Nanna of Moundsville and Rev. L. F. Athey along with Mrs. L. F. Athey and Miss Baun will close after an all day Sunday program. Athey to teach the adults Sunday School during morning service. Local social notes include Mrs. Milda Carsey visiting her sister Mrs. John Withers, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Cooper visiting Jim Penrod’s home. Virgil Jones announce birth of daughter July 13. Bessie Gabriel visited Athens relatives. Mrs. Arnold Lonas spent the week with daughter Gladys near here. Mary McGovern, 88, of Lawrence Mass, reads 10 library books weekly, focusing on love stories.
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Reds Split Doubleheader With Bees In Heat
Cincinnati tops Boston 6-1 in game one behind Paul Derringer, while the nightcap goes 11 innings with the Reds winning 9-8. Heat affects officials as 27 129 spectators watch. Reds extend lead to ten games and head to Philadelphia for a four game series.
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al Simmons
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League Leaders Batting and Power Moments
League leaders show Ya'k Dimaggio leading batting with 86 hits in 211 at bats and a .408 average. Phils Arnovich follows with .370 after 118 hits in 819 at bats. Foxx of the Red Sox tops home runs with four while Greenberg and Mize pace other power marks. Williams leads in runs batted in alongside Walker, and McCosky and Kuhet key the walk totals. HITS leader Walker and McQuinn vie for lead with 128 and 122 hits respectively.
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St Paul Open Opens With 200 Golfing Stars
The 10th annual St Paul Open tees off with 200 top golfers led by Bryan Nelson of Texas who has won the National and Western Opens this year. Johnny Revolta defends, with Henry Picard, Dick Metz, Tommy Armour and others in the field. Sixty players advance from 36 holes of qualifying to the 36‑hole final, while Sammy Snead is sidelined by a back injury.
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