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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1940

Page

11

Showers Threaten To Slow Drivers In Motor Classic

Indianapolis motorists gathered at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 28th international 500 mile race as forecasts warned of showers. Thirty-three drivers prepared to tackle the two and a half mile brick and asphalt track with hopes of cash and glory, led by favorites Rex Mays and Mauri Rose among a field of American competitors and international entrants.

Indianapolis America Indianapolis Motor Speedway Eines Rex Maye Glendale Shaw Tomean Mauri Rose Columbus Mays Louis Meyer Huntington Park Calle Mayas Rose el” Cummings Rivers Raulives Plan Rene Lebegue Uty Lebegue

League Leaders National Batting and Pitching Highlights

National batting leader Danning of New York with 05 runs. Mine of St Louis leads in runs with 27. Danning 31 RBIs leads in RBIs. Leiber of Chicago tops hits with 46. Werber of Cincinnati leads doubles with 18. Rows of Boston has 6 triples. Mize of St Louis hits 12 home runs. Frey of Cincinnati has 7 stolen bases. Walters of Cincinnati 0–0 in pitching. Hayes of Philadelphia and Moses of Philadelphia tie for HUNS. Foxx of Boston leads in runs batted in with 30. Cramer of Boston has 5% hits. Mack and Boudreau of Cleveland lead doubles with 18. Finney of Boston has 8 triples. Foxx of Boston leads home runs with 12. Case of Washington has 14 stolen bases. Feller of Cleveland leads pitching with 2.

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Rally Streams Handicapping Ohio Anglers STANDINGS

Water levels and conditions at major Ohio waters labeled as top spots for weekend fishing by the state division. Lake St Marys reports strong catches of bluegill and catfish, while Lake Erie sees perch and bass bites amid high water. Defiance Maumee River area notes continued channel catfishing despite rough flows.

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Reds Back in Virtual Tie For Lead After 4-0 Win

Cincinnati visits Chicago for Memorial Day twin bill as Bucky Walters strengthens Reds claim to first with 4-0 win. Manager Bill McKechnie praises Walters while der Finger works one inning and Vander Meer and Moore hold Cubs.

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Southpaws on Hill Today for Chisox, Indians

Indians and White Sox prep for a doubleheader with four left-handers nominated for mound duties. Detroit beat writers note Feller's bounce back start and detail hitters, while Cleveland’s offense builds on recent wins.

Softball Pilots to Meet at Trevealack Field

A garbled 1930s style note indicates a softball event setup with team entries and scheduling. Director Nanny Encke oversees the process, with teams already entered and entry deadlines near. Allison signs a three year contract as head of a college football ranch at University of California.

Maer Elle Fisay Nanny Encke Palory Cesena Barsisne Coury Alsatoes Minisckees Actant Berkeley Leonard B Stu Allison Otball Ranch University of ‘Alitorn

Brewers Gain On Leaders In Tight MLB Action

Associated reports show Fras Miinemikeer powering a full game gain on the American Association leader Kansas City as the Brewers beat St. Paul 4 to 1. Minneapolis killed Kansas City 18 hits to claim an 8 run margin. Evans limited Kansas City to six hits. Indianapolis edged Toledo in extras 9 to 9. Louisville Colonels defeated Columbus.

Fras Miinemikeer Brewers St. Paul Kansas Minneapolis Rose Evans Minneapolis Kansas City Indianapolis Toledo Fame Kame Louiseville Colonels Columbus

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