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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1945

Page

13

Everybody's Happy Cooper Traded To Boston Braves

Mor tem Cooper left the St. Louis Cardinals after a salary dispute and was traded to Boston for pitcher Red Kassrett and an unannounced player. Boston officials hailed the move as obtaining the league's best pitcher. East Tech faces a shaky path as district results suggest a shift in state track favorites with Columbus East Mansfield Akron North and Lakewood among likely contenders.

ST. Louis Mortem Cooper Sam Breadom Baschall St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Boston Braves Cooper Charles “Red Kars Rett Columbus Cleveland East Tech Columbus East Mansfield Akron North Lakewood Cleveland Rhodes East Fred Johnson Preat Jamal Afzal Jim Smithy Cuccinello Chica Tygers Stirnweiss New York Stephraces Etten York Case Washington Stephens Louis Leach Ferris Boston Bop Wilging Rhodes West Side

League Leaders Tronal Ott Lombardi Holmes Lead Batting

Ott and Holmes top league batting with Ott from New York and Holmes of Boston sharing 28 runs batted in led by Lombardi New York with 9 homers and Voiselle New York at 8 0 record while Kurowski of St Louis also features among leaders with 27 hits and 44 total hits for Holmes.

Ott New York Holmes Boston Lombard Kurowski St. Louis Lombardi Voiselle

Three Teams Setting Fast Pace in AA Standings

In a tight American Association race, Louisville, Milwaukee and Indianapolis led with strong wins. Louisville beat Boston 15-5, Milwaukee routed Columbus, and Indianapolis defeated Kansas City as Toledo dropped to a loss. St. Louis upset Chicago 9-5, while St. Paul and Kansas City also posted victories.

Fullerton's Roundup Sports Notes and Signings

Cardnals owner Breadon sells Mort Cooper amid salary clash while Braves accept the loss. Roosevelt Raceway to host 100 nights this summer via Cedar Point Trotting Association. Al Valentine to run both shows. One Minute Sports Page notes Jack Johnson 67 to box. International League home run surge after fence move. Santa Anita Handicap tickets sold out. Ken Hicks returns from Army to pitch for Los Angeles and balk call on a misread cue. Marine service dept. profiles baseball managers expanding catching staff under Harry Hughes with Dee Moore Aubrey Epps Neil Andrews.

Hugh Fullerton, Jr New York Sam Breadon Cardinals Mort Cooper Grin Barrett Braves Breadon Stony Island Roosevelt Raceway Cedar Point Old Country Association al Valentine Jack Johnson International League Jersey City Service Dept Harry Hughes Atlanta Pacific Pic Dee Moore Reds Phillies Dodgers Corp Aubrey Epps Pirates Memphis Chicks Neil Andrews

Cooper Deal Scrambles National League Flag Race

The sale of Mort Cooper to Boston unsettles the NL chase as Giants Pirates and Cubs gain. St Louis and Boston games highlight a busy day with Cooper’s loss raising chances for rivals while Van Mungo shines for the Giants and Passeau powers the Cubs in Philadelphia.

Jack Hand Sale Mort Cooper Boston Giants Pirates Cubs Braves St. Louis Cardinals Billy Southworth Charley Red van Mungo New York Cincinnati Ace Adams Reds Bucky Walters Mel Ott Chicago Claude Passeau Phillies Bruins Charley Schanz Jimmy Foxx Pittsburgh al Gionfriddo Frankie Frisch Rip Sewell St. Louis Jack’ Creel Brooklyn Dodgers Whitey Kurowski Ray Sanders Creel Dave Ferriss Boston Red Sox Ferriss Floyd Bevens New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Joe Haynes Hal New

Yesterday's Stars Shine in Major League Action

Summary of daily standout performances across teams. Dave Ferriss and Hal Newhouser highlighted with key wins, Van Mungo and Kouser contributed strong hits and strikeouts. Allie Reynolds and Hershel Martin powered their clubs to wins, while Lowrey, Gionfriddo, Creel, and Rocco added critical plays in tight games.

Boxing Boom Continues Despite Victory in Europe

A nationwide AP survey shows boxing thriving despite fewer new pros, with promoters expecting limited talent from discharged soldiers but continuing to schedule top bouts. New Orleans revenue hit 17 279 dollars for a Bernard Docusen Lulu Costantino card, while promoter Mike Jacobs budgets a 100 000 dollar house for Rocky Graziano Bummy Davis at Madison Square Garden.

New York Associated Press Germany Armed Services New Orleans Bernard Docusen Mike Jacobs Bummy Davis Madison Square Garden Mike Bob Brickman Cleveland Bob Pastor

Yesterday's baseball results across leagues

Yesterday's results list multiple games by league and city. The National League shows Chicago 5 over Philadelphia 3 and Brooklyn defeated by St. Louis 11 to 1, with Pittsburgh 9 beating Boston 8. The American League includes Detroit 7 over Philadelphia 1 and New York 5 over Chicago 3, plus Boston 4 over St. Louis 1 and Cleveland 3 over Washington 2. The Association results feature Milwaukee 11 over Columbus 2, Kansas City 9 over Toledo 5, Louisville 9 over Minneapolis 4, and Indianapolis 8 over St. Paul 1.

New York Associated Press Brooklyn St. Louis Louisville Milwaukee Chicago Dianapolis Pittsburgh Boston American Toledo Mud Hens Mud Hens, Tied With the Club Ww. UI. Ret. Colonels Detroit St. Louis Kansas City Blues Washington Brewer Floyd Speer City Columbus St Pawl Lee St. Paul Saints Ed Wright Indians Kansas City Blues Hershel Martin Yankees Chicago White Sox Harry Lowrey Cubs Phillies AL Gionfriddo Pirates Shade J Jack Creel Cardinals Dodgers Mickey Rocco Don Ross Cleveland Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Minneapolis Indianapolis

Voiselle Seeks Ninth Straight Win Versus Reds

Bill Voiselle, star rookie pitcher for the New York Giants, meets Ed Beusser in Cincinnati aiming for his ninth victory of the season as Mungo and Kerr spark a 2-0 Giants win in the first night game. Walters suffers the loss. In Cleveland, Lewis Mumaw named general manager of The Arena sports center.

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