Reds Split With Phils Drop To Fourth Place
Cincinnati hosts Philadelphia in a doubleheader split that leaves the Reds one notch ahead of the cellar club in the standings. Derringer earned his ninth win with a five hit outing in the opener, while Podgajny and Beck shut down Philadelphia in the nightcap as the Phils plated nine runs over six innings.
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Standings roundup from National and American leagues
National: Chicago 9 New York Pittsburgh 4. Pittsburgh 8 Brooklyn 2. Philadelphia 0. Philadelphia 8 Cincinnati 1. Boston 12 St. Louis 10. St. Louis 8 Boston 6. American: New York 9 Chicago 5. Chicago 7 New York 3. Cleveland 4 Boston 0. Philadelphia 8 Detroit 1. Philadelphia 7 Detroit 0. Washington 4 St. Louis 3. Washington 5 St. Louis 3. Association: Columbus 4 Kansas City 2. Columbus 5 Kansas City 1. Minneapolis 10 Indianapolis 8. Indianapolis 5 St. Paul 8 Louisville 3. St. Paul 6 Louisville 2. Milwaukee 11 Toledo 3. Milwaukee 3 Toledo 2.
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Indians win exhibition in Portsmouth as Heving shines
Cleveland Indians gain their first win of the eastern trip with a 4 to 1 exhibition victory in Portsmouth. Ken Jungels to pitch, Joe Heving strong on the mound allowing six hits and one walk while Mack, Hemsley and others deliver key hits. Indians pull ahead of the Red Sox and trim the Yankees' league lead to 11 and a half games.
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Birthday Celebrated At Chauncey Home
Asa Blanchard, longtime Chauncey resident now living with Mr and Mrs Fred Byers, celebrated his 89th birthday with a chicken dinner ice cream and cake hosted by Mrs Byers. Attendees included the Fiske and Byers families plus Alice Johnston, Nora Jean Blackford, and others from Chauncey and Mt Vernon.
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Elmer Ferrel
Ivory Palaces
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Yanks Sign Gridmen
New York Yanks of the American Professional Football League sign three players Tom Vargo end Frank Platte tackle from Penn State and Dick Tuckey tackle from Manhattan.
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Summer Shooting Draws Big Crowd in Manhattan Beach
A summer league basketball game at Manhattan Beach drew 14 527 fans signaling New Yorks shift to year round play. The large crowd showcases strong local interest and the leagues growing profile this season.
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Ryan suspended after leaving contract employer
Jockey Paul Ryan was suspended at Empire City for abandoning his contract with employer Joe W. Brown, prompting a disciplinary action by track officials.
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Bowmen Worked Up New York Giants Pitcher Bob Bowman
Bob Bowman of the Giants began his baseball path as a bat boy for the local Keystone team in Keystone, West Virginia, before rising to major league status with the New York Giants.
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Howard Jones dies suddenly on coast
Football coach Howard Jones died of a heart attack at age 55 on the eve of USC’s new season. He led the Trojans since 1925, with 194 victories and five Rose Bowl appearances, and mentored stars including Sam Barry before his passing.
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Orbiston Church Home-Coming Draws Dover Area Crowd
About 400 people attended the ninth Orbiston Church and community home-coming on Sunday, July 27. Bud Carsner chaired the arrangements. an offering nearing $24 was collected. The program featured singing, devotions by Glaze Thompson, music by Mrs. Lewis Ankle and Patty Lou Robey, plus a Chauncey trio.
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Chauncey Visits Highlight Local Family Gatherings
Chauncey hosts include Mr and Mrs Fred Newlin of near Carbondale visiting sister Mrs Pearl Lowery and family. Charles Pendergrass and family from Columbus weekend with Roy Pendergrass in Jacobs Ave. Ruth Lahugh of Scranton Columbus visits sisters Mozelle and Hazel. Clifford Shafer and family of Columbus visit Chauncey parents Carl and wife. Isabel Courtney with state treasurer's office in Columbus spends weekend with Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney. Lois Ann Shafer of Columbus visits Chafer parents on Ellis Ave.
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Chauncey Lowery Visits Greendale. Amputation Planned
Chauncey Pearl Lowery visited Greendale last week at the home of his daughter Mrs. Sylvia Dye and family. Mrs. Jennie Dye of Greendale, mother-in-law to Mrs. Dye, is ill with diabetes and was removed to Cherrington Hospital in Logan for amputation of the left foot.
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Breezing With Briez By Eddie Briez
A collection of sports blurbs noting Pirates momentum and political jokes about Mayor, plus mentions of players and managers. Frank Frisch loyalty to baseball, Jimmy Johnston predicting Louis over Nova, Ted Williams using three bats, Joe McCarthy’s managerial success, Lew Jenkins and Red Cochrane in a Zivic bout, Dick Wakefield salary, Jack Marshall joining a stable, Phil Rizzuto hitting .325, and various notes on golf and boxing figures.
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Red Cochrane
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Dodgers Face Uncertain Homecoming After Lead Secured
Stanley Frank notes the Dodgers retain first place but face a looming question of whether they will return home. The column closes with a nod to a steadfast steed amid the team’s precarious position.
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Baseball Stat Leaders Across Leagues Highlight 1940s Season
The excerpt lists leaders across batting pitching and fielding marks. DiMaggio leads in hits with 145 while Keller tops home runs with 25. Rupp, Reiser and Slaughter post notable totals in runs and doubles.
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Zivic Favored In Welterweight Title Bid
Freddie Red Cochrane challenges welterweight champion Fritzie Zivie in Newark tonight in a 15 round title bout. Zivie, a 4 to 1 favorite, defends the crown after winning it last winter from Henry Armstrong and beating Hammering Henry in a rematch. Cochrane, from the Elizabeth bloc, is known for aggressive style and has a prior loss to Mike Kaplan, while Kaplan beat Zivie in a January 1940 bout.
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Red) Cochrane
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Fred Sanders Wins Pony Tourney at Athens Club
Athens Country Club golf action saw Fred Sanders lead the field in the second Pony Tournament of the season. With the largest prize fund yet, players produced the club’s lowest ever scores in a single event as Sanders opened with two 41s.
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Golf standings reveal tight finishes and high handicaps
Birds Take Pair with 19 handicap to net 63 while Fred wins top money. Don Barstow nets 64 for second after a pair of 40s, handicap 16. Roger Humphrey 82 gross net 63 trailing by one. George Schwartz nets 66 with strong second nine. Floyd Wolfe 67 in fifth. Dick Phillips and FE. F. Hodgin net 68. Final prizes go to Art Comer and Art McPherson with 69 nets. Nichols and By Wolfe tie for blind bogey win.
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Dodgers on Precipice in Senior League
The Brooklyn Dodgers stumble in a double header loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 and 8-0, dropping two games behind the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL pennant race as they head to St. Louis for the final western swing. The Cardinals split with Boston, and Philadelphia leads the junior circuit. The Yankees end a nine-game win streak with a split against Chicago as Cleveland and Philadelphia keep pace in their respective races.
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