Ohio University prepares for Butler with potential lineup refinements
Ohio University coaches expect the same starting lineup as the Youngstown opener but anticipate adjustments to improve ball handling and timing. The Risaliti to Snyder aerial threat remains key, with Fekete showing improved passing and stepping into a bigger role alongside Johnson and Chicatelli.
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Don Peden
Bobcats
Butler
Peden
Bobcat
Risaliti
Youngstown
Goettge
Schminky
Ivory Center
Kimbrel
Deaver
Riccardi
OHIO
Yahrndt
LE Crawford
Kalivoda
LT Raboid
Shafer
LG Dugger
Szalay
Purkhiser
Herrell
RG Toelle
Kaylor
RT Dezelan
Scholes
RE Roberts
QB Blare
Swager
Snyder
RH Feichter
Heinz
Walters' win breathes life into Reds in World Series
Detroit struggles exposed as Cincinnati builds a 5 to 3 victory led by Bucky Walters. The Reds show improved pitching with Jim Turner or Junior Thompson backing Walters, while Detroit relies on Tommy Bridges. Jimmy Ripple delivers a clutch lefty homer and two baserunners to seal the win.
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Detroit
Cincinnati
Bucky Walters
Reds
Detroit Tigers
Briggs Stadium
Bill McKechnie
Walters
Milkman
Jim Turner
Junior Thompson
Paul Derringer
Turner
Bridges
Boston Bees
Jim
Pershing
Lafayette
Thompson
Tigers
Mel Harder
Cleveland
Harder
Henry Armstrong in Title Defense at Madison Square Garden
Henry Armstrong defends his welterweight crown against Fritzie Zivic in Madison Square Garden. About 15 000 fans expected with a gate near 40000 dollars. The article notes Armstrong’s historic three titles and long title run. a Maine bill to ban tomatoes in clam chowder is also mentioned in passing.
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New York
Hammerin
Henry Armstrong
Marquis of Queensbury
Los Angeles
Fritzie Zivic
Madison Square Garden
Maine
Augusta
Mitchs Musings on Reds Tigers Series Pitching and Hitting
The piece surveys Reds and Tigers pitching with Johnny Gorsica delivering a standout relief effort, Walters and McCormick in solid form, and Ripple as a clutch Reds hitter and fielder. It notes Greenberg York and bats, Werber's scoring dispute, Schacht’s pregame antics, and experts’ mixed forecasts favoring Reds pitching but wary of Detroit power.
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Tigers
Derringer
Whitey Moore
Elmer Riddle
Reds
Rowe
Johnny Gorsica
Gorsica
Bucky Walters
Gorsha
Jimmy Wilson
Walters
Jimmy Ripple
Mike McCormick
Detroit
Ripple
Greenberg
York
Redleg
Billy Myers
Hank
Western Ave
Billy Werber
Campbell
Werber
Joost
McCormick
al Schacht
Higgins
Schacht
Purdue and State Clash in Only Western Conference Tilt
Columbus Ohio State and Purdue meet in the lone 1940 Western Conference game with an 11 year league win percentage tie at stake. The Buckeyes, defending champions led by Don Scott, face a veteran Purdue squad hoping for a surprise through speed and a strong aerial attack.
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Purdue
State
Columbus
Ohio State
Minnesota
Buckeyes
Philson Honor Dinner Highlights Social Circle
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Philson hosted a six o clock dinner on Vine Street honoring Miss Mary Philson of Cincinnati. Guests included Theron Johnson Alf Cooper Harry Shain Eber Carnahan Antonia Eppelin Nancy Lou Jo Ann Gilmore and many local residents from Racine Port land Pomeroy and nearby areas.
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Racine
Ben Philson
Vine St
Philson
Mary Philson
Cincinnati
Theron Johnson
Plants
Alf Cooper
Miss Philson
Harry Shain
Mt. Moriah
Susan Shain
Eber Carnahan
Antonia Eppelin
Pittsburgh
Ralph Gilmore
Nancy Lou
Jo Ann
Pomeroy
Waid Foster
Racine R. D
Albert Paynter
Portland
Ira Foster
Parkersburg
Edward
R. D
Harry Curtis
Coshocton
Charlie Cornell
Florence Hardin
Syracuse
Emma Williams
Louisa Nease
Walter Stewart
James Stewart
Carmen Bailey
Sylvia
Phyllis
Reedsville
Chauncey Dinner Honors Guests From California and Athens
Mrs. Pearl Chauncey hosted a dinner at her Chauncey lodge on Wednesday for four relatives and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Dwight George of Long Beach California and Mrs. Rutledge's daughter Mrs. Floyd Hutchins of Athens.
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Chauncey
Pearl
Lodge
May Ave
Dwight George
Long Beach
Calif
Rutledge
Floyd Hutchins
Athens
Bulldogs Go for First League Win at Pomeroy Tonight
Athens meets Pomeroy in Southeastern Ohio League action as the 30 Bulldogs chase their season’s first victory. Athens changes starters in backfield and line, while Pomeroy relies on a big, versatile left half R Brickles to power its attack in this key away game.
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Pomeroy
Athens
McArthur
Gallipolis
Pomeroy Panthers
Oak Hill
Nelsonville
Charlie Bryson
John Taylor
Howie Bobo
Roger Wiseman
Bobo
Wiseman
George Dresher
Ben Fulton
Basil Rutter
Dick Gardner
Lecky Parkis
Johnny Coury
Bill Sprague
Ed McPherson
Red” Poling
Jack Engh
Bobby Mills
Panthers
R. Brickles
Brickles
Athens Pos Pomeroy Dresher
Hamm Gardner
Hendricks Coury
D. Brickles McPherson
J. Stiver
Detroit Beats Cincinnati In Low-Scoring Baseball Tilt
Rip, Gehringer and Greenberg drive Detroit offense as Rowe and Gorsica lock down Cincinnati. Ripple homers for the Reds, but WT Walters twirls four strikeouts to earn the win. Attendance reaches 30,640.
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Detroit
Bartell
McCosky
Gehringer
Greenberg
Fore
Annnce
Campbell
High
Tebbetts
Rowe
Gors
Blvoch
Caanne Ae
Oe Wee
Fann
Ascaice
SURES
Gascenenas
Cincinnati
Riple
Joost
Myers
Erber
Walters
Werber
Higgins
Ripple
F. McCormick
York
Gorsica
M. McCormick
Plate
Ormsis
Ballanfant
Basil
Klein
Sox Take Lead In Chicago Series
In the fourth round Chicago city series the White Sox led the Cubs by one game after a 11 to 5 victory. Manager Jimmy Dykes started John Rigney who helped the White Sox gain a 2 to 1 edge in the series.
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Chicago
Bill Lee
Cubs
White Sox
Jimmy Dykes
John Rigney
Newark Bears take second win over Louisville Colonels
In Louisville, the Newark Bears beat the Louisville Colonels 3-2 for their second straight victory in the Little World Series, signaling strong early momentum for Newark in the series.
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Louisville
Newark Bears
Louisville Colonels
Akron to Dedicate Rubber Bowl in season opener
Akron University hosts Western Reserve of Cleveland in the Rubber Bowl dedication with 25 000 of 35 622 seats filled for the season opener. Reserve battles Akron in a series dating to 1891. Other Ohio Conference games list Mt Union at Muskingum Capital at Marietta Heidelberg at Ashland and Ohio Northern at Denison.
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Mt. Union
Muskingum
Capital
Marietta
Heidelberg
Ashland
Ohio Northern
Denison
Youngstown
Detroit Tech
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