McCormick's homer caps Reds win over Giants
Frank McCormick hit a ninth inning three run blast to cap a six run rally as Cincinnati beat Boston 9 to 6 to sweep a three game set and gain momentum in a Crosley Field stand. Bucky Walters seeks another win against New York as the Reds chase a split after a 12 game home stretch.
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Harry Craft
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Standings and Results From Yesterday's Baseball Showdowns
National league results include Philadelphia 6 St. Louis 4 and Chicago 9 Brooklyn 1. Cincinnati 9 Boston 6 Pittsburgh 7 New York 5. American league Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 5 New York 10 St. Louis 9 Boston 4 Detroit 2. Chicago 5 Yeanington 2. Association games Louisville 4 Columbus 3 Kansas City 2 Minneapolis 0 Toledo 2 Indianapolis 1 St Paul 13 Milwaukee 7.
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Law of Averages Catching Up With Dodgers Indians
Percentages rule baseball as the Indians drop three straight to the Athletics and the Dodgers lose four in a row to Pittsburgh and Chicago. The Cardinals slip after a 714 pace as Cubs Reds Giants Pirates Braves and White Sox win or lose impact scores and standings.
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Arbaughs Run to 14-0 Victory at Hamden
The Arbaugh baseball team won 14-0 at Hamden for their third straight win. Gregory started on the mound and was relieved by Collins after bases were loaded with none out in the fifth. McGhee had two doubles and a triple, Perry went 4 for 5, and next Sunday the Arbaughs host Albany.
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Off L Moore Leads Narrow 3 Percent Victory
Winning pitcher Rid die defeats Johnson as Rid die leads the effort with key innings and Moore contributes a late push. Johnson suffers the loss in a tight game highlighted by Rid die on the mound.
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BREEZING WITH BRIETZ
A collage of sports chatter from New York and beyond notes Dick Bartell potential for a Pacific Coast managerial post while Frankie Kovacs plans to join the army after a national singles win. The Giants renew contracts for Bill Jurges Gabby Hartnett and Ace Adams with raises as Henry Armstrong eyes a July comeback.
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Ace Adams
Henry Armstrong
Buddy Baer Faces Louis In Capital Heavyweight Show
Buddy Baer relies on size as Joe Louis looms in the capital's first world heavyweight title bid. The card at Griffith Stadium aims for a $150,000 gate as 30,000 fans buy in, with Baer aiming to avenge his brother’s knockout while Louis prepares for a series of bouts.
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Arthur Donovan
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Swain
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Homer Union Class Graduates May 22 in Outdoor Ceremony
The Homer Union High School will hold its 1941 commencement May 22 at 8 p m outdoors at the school if possible, with the ceremony moved indoors to Pisgah Church only in rain. Participants include Principal S S Vickrey Superintendent T K Owens of Jackson City Schools and diverse student acts and diploma presentations.
League Leaders Baseball Batting and Pitching Highlights
National and American League leaders list top performers by batting, runs, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs and stolen bases. Key names include Dimaggio York Mize Slaughter Ott and Warneke with notable totals across leagues.
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Hack
Chicago
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Hicago
Slaughter
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Moore
Glouster Band Director Is Hired for Summer
Raymond Connett, Athens, music director in the J T and Stewart Schools, was hired by the Glouster Band Boosters Club to direct the Glouster School Band this summer. He will meet the bandsmen May 25 and conduct first rehearsal May 27 at 7 to 9 pm in the high school auditorium.
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Athens
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Mine No. 6
Ernest Jones
J. E. Anderson
Emmett Byers
Emmett Anderson
Ernest Parker
Mike Sharlike
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Local Distant Visits Mark Weekend Family Gatherings
Mrs William Morgan and Judy Kay of Youngstown visited her parents Mr and Mrs A C Wells in Maplewood and Will remain through Friday commencement. Several guests joined Rev and Mrs J A Thompson and others from Greenfield Columbus and Athens for weekend gatherings.
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Maplewood
Aldean Wells
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Patsy Winters
Mary Grimm
Carl Stahl
Willoughby
Biology Club Banquet Marks End of School Year at Homer High
The Scientia Biology Club of Homer Union held its annual banquet May 15 at the high school. Miss Murray supervised the meal prepared by home economics students. New members Otis Pierce Clara Kasler Robert Porter Betty Shaner Rosa Ball Velma Parsons Nettie Smith Joann Mason received awards while Robert Harrison Clarene Dawson and Charles Dawson received keys. Charles Kittle was made honorary member for service. The club began in November 1939 and has had notable community impact.
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Nettie Smith
Joann Mason
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Robert Harrison
Clairene Dawson
Charles Dawson
Charles Kittle
Tribe Banks on Bob Feller To Check Losing Streak
Bob Feller aimed for his eighth win as the Indians faced the Athletics in a game that also touched off a Philadelphia setback for the Red Sox and a tighter AL lead by Chicago. Harder took the loss for Cleveland while Hadley earned the decision for Philadelphia with a 6 5 final.
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Millers Slip to Third as Blues Top Millers 2–0
Kansas City's Don Hendrickson shut out the Minneapolis club on four hits with no walks and five strikeouts to give the league-leading Blues a 2 to 0 victory. The win drops the Millers to third, a half game behind Louisville, as Louisville won 4 to 3 over Columbus. Toledo moved within a half game of fourth with a 2 to 1 win over Indianapolis, and St. Paul routed Milwaukee 13 to 7 behind Gil English's two home runs.
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Conn To Draw Biggest Purse Against Knox
Billy Conn plans a tuneup bout with Buddy Knox in Dayton ahead of a planned June showdown with Joe Louis. Promoter estimates push potential earnings toward 25 000 to 30 000 with Forbes Field may draw 40 000 if tickets stay strong, as advance sales near 20 000.
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Vinton County Basketball Schedule Adopted for Winter League
The Vinton County Athletic Association approved the county league schedule for next winter. Games run from November 28 to February 20 with matchups including Richland, Vinton, Hamden, Wilkesville, Zaleski, and McArthur at alternating venues. The slate lists dates, home teams, and visiting schools for each round.
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Dono van and Jessurun Draw in Buffalo Lightweight Bout
In Buffalo Jackie Dono van from Buffalo and Andre Jessurun of New York fought to a ten round draw at 154 pounds. Leonard Bennett of Chicago outpointed Jerry Fiorello of Brooklyn in a separate 8 round lightweight bout at 146 pounds.
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Andre Jessurun
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Jerry Fiorello
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Southern Association batters tag 23 pitchers in one day
Southern Association batters hammered 23 pitchers for 112 hits in a single day, a performance believed to set a league record. The spree showcased relentless hitting across multiple lineups, highlighting the offense and depth of participating clubs.
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