Reds and Tigers Set for 1940 World Series Opener
The Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers meet in Crosley Field for Game 1 of the 1940 World Series with Derringer and Walters to split the first two for Cincinnati while Rowe or Newsom may start for Detroit. Lombardi and Frey face injury concerns for the Reds.
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Cincinnati Reds
Detroit Tigers
Crosley Field
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Frey
Paul Derringer
Bucky Walters
Detroiters
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Derringer
Walters
Hank Greenberg
Rudy York
del Baker
Schoolboy Rowe
Buck Newsom
Newsom
Lonnie Frey
Reds and Tigers Poised for Closest World Series in Years
Mitch’s Musings argues the 1940 World Series could hinge on breaks rather than clear superiority. It compares Reds pitching with Tigers’ deep offense, notes Reds low errors and Tigers’ resilient infield, and predicts a tight series likely to be decided by one or two run margins.
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Nkees
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Monte Pearson
Ernie Lombardi
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Derringer
Junior Thompson
Newsom
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Barney eCosby
Charlie Gehringer
Hank Seenberg
Rudy York
Mike McCormick
Ival Goodman
Frank McCormick
Jim Ripple
Tigers
York
Iman
Gehringer
Bartell
Higgins
Greenberg
cCosby
Red Gardeners
Louisvilles Colonels to host Newark in Little World Series
Louisville Colonels, A A playoff champions, prepare to face Newark of the International League in the Little World Series. The Colonels beat Kansas City 3 0 to win the A A playoff 4 2 after trailing the season. Newark beat Baltimore 3 2 to claim the International playoff.
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Blues
Baltimore
Bobcats Ready to Battle Butler for Revenge
Ohio University aims to avenge last year’s 12 7 loss to Butler as the Bobcats prepare for the Bulldogs visiting Athens. Butler, coming off a 28 0 Purdue defeat, fields a heavier line and a mix of veterans and sophomores in a tougher unit this season.
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Ohio Wesleyan
Western Kentucky
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Athens
Indianapolis
Dusky
Tom Harding
Bobcat
Ayone
Purdue
Bob Connor
Bill Kreag
Hank Abts
Jim Garwood
Ralph Swager
Dick Fruechtenicht
Tony Hinkle
Youngstown
Penguins
Jim Halderman
Joe Rufus
Ohio University to screen football games at Athena Theater
Ohio University announces home football game pictures will be shown at the Athena Theater. The program provides highlights and notable game incidents for townspeople and students. Manager Nolan says footage of the Youngstown game will screen Wednesday and Thursday October 2 and 3 with the feature The Great Profile starring John Barrymore.
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Ohio University
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Youngstown
John Barrymare
Cutler Personal and Brief Social Notes
Social notes from Cutler list visits and entertainments. J B Hutchinson and Edward Block from Augusta Lodge of Marietta attended with Mrs. J B Hutchinson and Mrs. Edward Block. Several locals hosted dinners and weekend visits with relatives including Devol Carothers French and Gaughan families.
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Laura Devol
Marietta
California
J. S. Devol
Kenneth Carothers
Glen Rock
New Jersey
Bellaire
Nellie Lou Carothers
Steubenville
Ida McAtee
Gerald McAtee
Ella
Nevada
Dan Carothers
J. A. Carothers
Marshall Bailey
Bartlett
Perce Oakes
Belpre
Verne Leyda
Mary Chase
Athens
Lena Goddard
Ward Stanley
Columbus
Stella Stanley
Ashley
Stanley
G. D. Brandeberny
Langsville Social Notes Chronicle Weekend Visits
Social notes from Langsville record numerous weekend visits and arrivals. Families from Columbus Rio Grande Grand Rapids and Rutland share visits with local residents while Garden Club meetings and regional travel are noted along with a final line stating Great Britain produces three billion buttons annually.
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Jimmy Wilson May Be Hero Of 40 Series
Cincinnati report suggests James Wilson a 40 year old former Phillies manager and Reds coach could start as catcher if Ernie Lombardi is unavailable. He posted nine hits in 37 at bats for a .243 average, including a key RBI double, and even stole a base late in the season.
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James Wilson
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
Ernie Lombardi
Reds
Lom
Jimmy
Detroit Tigers
Bucky Walters
Claude Passeau
Hugh Mulcahy
Williard Hershberger
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bill McKechnie
Jim
James
Robert
Princeton
Pop
Bob
Chester Class Meets At Nelson Home
Chester M. E. Church Comrade Class met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Nelson on September 25. Attendees included several couples and visitors from Columbus and local families. They planned an oyster supper at Grange Hall on Oct. 5 at six o'clock for the public.
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Fred Rice
Howard Knight
Eldon Gaul
Earl Summerfield
Ward Kimes
Gordon Ridenour
Buell Ridenour
Henry Beaver
T. K. Bell
George McCullough
Loretta Joseph
Columbus
Betty Kimes
Bonna Sue Beaver
Betty Nelson
Richard Gaul
James Ridenour
Ralph Knight
Grange Hall
Wilbur Parker
Lawrence Roush
Howard Bolin
Elma Smith
Ben Smith
G. L. Michael
Violet Spencer
Harry Pickens
Earl Humphrey
Carl Buckley
Henry Wippel
Joe Wippel
John Parker
Elmer Kautz
Ernest Brown
Parkersburg
J. S. Frank
W. A. Folan
Rutland
Dan Warner
Darrell Clelland
Hannah Clelland
C. E. Calvert
Flora Davidson
Harrisonville
I. C. Meredith
Sistersville
Pennsylvania
East Liverpool
Reds Fan Hype Builds as World Series Fever Rises
Cincinnati reports baseball fever with the Reds seen as strong contenders to beat Detroit in a five or six game series. Deacon Bill McKechnie keeps a light mood despite recent losses and a big Tigers bet on the line.
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Detroit
Bill McKechnie
New York
Tiger
James J. Carroll
St. Louis
Tigers
Stidham Bans Sweethearts by the Dozens for Oklahoma Gridders
Bartlesville Enterprise notes coach Tom Stidham ordered secret practices for Oklahoma football players and banned sweethearts, sisters, and cousins in large numbers. The quip highlights the strict dating rule reportedly enforced during secret sessions.
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Detroit Trade Talk Spurs Buck Newsom Swap Rumor
Buffalo Courier-Express writer Billy Kelly notes a possible winter deal sending Buck Newsom from Detroit to another team as Tiger fans grow weary of his actions. The column adds that securing a hotel room is the current top concern for travelers.
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Buffalo Courier-Express
Detroit
Buck Newsom
Tiger
Notre Dame Star Johnny Law Seeks Prison Uniforms
Johnny Law the former Notre Dame football star now recreation director at Walkill Prison in Walkill New York appeals to old coaches for a complete uniform with two or three games left and any other old paraphernalia such as balls.
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Notre Dame
Walkill Prison
Walkill
N. Y
Football Doghouse Week Ends with Big Names in Mix
Note to Red Dawson and Ray Wolf hints at a crowded week end in football. Marvin Cress of Spencer NC High ran 98 and 85 yard TDs but was called back twice by "that man." Mel Allen faces competition from Jack Slocum as fans flood telegrams. Charlie Turner notes if Taft and the Indians had produced with the Reds, Ohio might have had a remarkable year.
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Red Dawson
Ray Wolf
Marvin Cress
Spencer
N. C
Winston- Salem
Mel Allen
Yankees
Jack Slocum
Bill
Mel
Charlie Turner
Columbia
Taft
Indians
Reds
Ohio
Suspension of Perroni Asked in Ohio Title Bout Incident
Canton Italian heavyweight Patsy Perroni faces suspension after missing a scheduled 10 round bout with Columbus Negro Jack Walker billed as the Ohio heavyweight title. Col. Alfred Ballin, boxing commission chairman, asked the National Boxing Association to act. Perroni’s manager Henry Andrews says Perroni missed a meeting at New York airport en route to Columbus.
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Patsy Perroni
Canton
Jack
Buddy) Walker
Ohio
Alfred Ballin
Columbus Boxing Commission
National Boxing Association
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Henry” Andrews
New York
Albany Fair Board Sponsors Horseshoe Tournament
A horseshoe pitching tournament sponsored by the Albany Fair Board will be held at Albany High School Saturday morning Oct 5 at 9 o clock. Any team of two may participate. Entries should be sent to Vere Smith Albany. There is no entrance fee and first prize will be 4 dollars and second prize 2 dollars.
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Albany High School
Vere Smith
Albany
Home of Huge Tortoises in the Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands near the equator, about 2,500 miles south of St Louis Missouri, are famed for their huge ancient tortoises. The feature highlights the remarkable size and age of the tortoises observed on the islands.
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Galapagos Islands
Equator
St. Louis
Injured Bulldogs to Return To Action Against Pomeroy
The Gallipolis Bulldogs prepare for a Friday game with Pomeroy amid cautious optimism. Key players Dresher Taylor and Poling face varying recoveries while coach Lackey emphasizes defense and improving offense. Other league results show Middleport over Wellston and Pomeroy beating Nelsonville as the circuit tightens.
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Pomeroy
Harry Lackey
Red Poling
Jack Engle
Speedy George Dresher
John Taylor
Lackey
Middleport
Wellston
Nelsonville
Logan
Jackson
Gallipolis
Athens
Overlin and Perrin Won Narrow Decisions in New Jersey and New Orleans
In Trenton Ken Overlin of Washington D C upstaged Larry Lane to claim the middleweight title on points. In New Orleans Jimmie Perrin defeated Joe Marinelli on points to take the bout there, both fights decided over ten rounds.
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N. J
Ken Overlin
Washington
D. C
Larry Lane
New Orleans
Jimmie Perrin
Joe Marinelli
Dayton
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