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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1939

Page

9

Vander Meer Emerges as Key for Reds Pennant Chase

Cincinnati star Johnny Vander Meer showed promising form on the mound after rejoining the Reds, striking out two in one inning as Cincinnati presses for the NL pennant. Derringer won his 20th, powering a 7-2 victory over the Cubs as the Reds pursue a 2% game gap behind St. Louis with an 18-day home stand ahead.

Cincinnati Johnny Vander Meer Cincinnati Reds Vandy Redleg Redlegs Bucky Walters Paul Derringer Big Paul Chicago Cubs Whitey Moore Derringer John Niggeling Walters Phillies Moore Vander Meer Lee Grissom Cubs Billy Herman Reds Larry French Vance Page Bill Werber Cub Werber Lonnie Frey Herman Ival Goodman Frey Harry Craft Brooklyn Dodgers Crosley Field Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Dodgers Curt Davis St. Louis Brooklyn Giants Yankees Washington Yanks Marius Russo Bombers Dutch Leonard Ted Williams Red Sox Athletics Detroit White Sox Buck Newsom Browns Cleveland Indians Paul Cards

Tennis Upsets Shake National Singles Championship

Forest Hills reports two big upsets as the National Singles Lawn Tennis Championship round of 16 nears completion. Joe Hunt of Annapolis defeated Jack Crawford in five sets 6-1 3-6 4-6 6-1 7-5, while Edward Alloo of Berkeley ousted Ladi slav Hecht after earlier beating Gene Mako.

Forest Hills N. Y U.P Jack Crawford Australia Joe Hunt Annapolis Edward Alloo Berkeley Calif Gene Mako Ladislav Hecht

Secret Hope Yale Hires Sutherland for gridiron

Henry McLemore reports buzz about Dr Jack Sutherland possibly joining Yale as football coach. The piece blends sports chatter with playful jabs at figures from tennis to boxing, noting public interest in Yale's football outlook and other sports anecdotes.

Henry McLemore New York Cupid Black Yale Jack Sutherland Pittsburgh Forest Hills Hamlet

Detroit Opens Pro Campaign With 21-13 Win

The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Cardinals 21-13 to open the NFL season. Lloyd Cardwell and Monk Moscrip had 70 yard runs in the first quarter, Johnny Pingel scored from two yards, Moscrip added all three extra points. Bill Smith tallied both Cards touchdowns and one extra point.

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Baseball Standings and Scores Across Leagues

Sunday results show St. Louis 9-11 and Pittsburgh 3-4 in national play. Cincinnati 7, Chicago 2. Brooklyn 8, New York 4. Philadelphia-Boston noted. American: New York 4-6, Washington 3-2. Boston 10-5, Philadelphia 7-1. Detroit 5-9, Chicago 1-11. Cleveland 15-4, St. Louis 5-5. Association standings include Toledo 106, Columbus 5-8. Louisville 5-7, Indianapolis 4-8. Kansas City 4-3, St. Paul 3-4. Milwaukee 5-1, Minneapolis 3-7.

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Five Ex Kings Start Play in U S Amateur

Five former champions join 169 entrants at North Shore Country Club as the first round narrows the field to the low 130 for a medal round to prune to 64 for six rounds of match play in the 43rd U S Amateur. Johnny Goodman remains the most likely to dethrone Willie Turnesa others fade with advancing years.

Glenview Til U. S North Shore Country Club Johnny Goodman Omaha Neb Willie Turnesa Chick Evans, Jr Francis Ouimet Grand Oldsters Cincinnati Johnny Fischer Sandy Somerville London Ont

Schedule of Tuesday Baseball Matches Across the League

Boston visits Chicago. Philadelphia battles St. Louis. Brooklyn plays Cincinnati. New York hosts Pittsburgh. Cleveland visits New York. Chicago plays Washington. St. Louis faces Philadelphia. Detroit travels to Boston.

Blues Favored In AA Playoff Action

The Kansas City Blues, long noted as a top American Association club, enter the playoffs as heavy favorites. They face Indianapolis in Kansas City in the first game while Minneapolis meets Louisville. Regular-season results included Milwaukee’s 7 to 1 win and 5 to 3 losses, Toledo beating Columbus 10 to 5 then Reds 8 to 6, and Louisville also splitting with Indianapolis 5 to 4 and 8 to 7.

Kansas City Blues Blues Indianapolis Kansas City Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul Millers Milwaukee Ralph Winegarner Brewer Harry Smythe Toledo Columbus Reds Colonels Indians Nightcap

Ohio softballers seek world title at Soldier Field

Ohio teams join California and Kentucky rivals at Soldier Field for the world amateur softball championships. The Alameda Kreigs defend girls title against Louisville Dairy Maids while Covington Boosters meet Ferguson State Auditors for the men’s crown. Ferguson beat Briggs 1-0 in 11 innings. Ralph Solt earned his fifth win in four days for Ohio.

Chicago U.R Ohio Kentucky California Soldier Field Alameda Cal Kreigs Louisville Dairy Maids Covington Boosters Ferguson State Auditors Columbus Fergusons Briggs Detroit Ralph Solt

Big Ten Grid Spotlight On DeCorrevont

Northwestern debuts star Bill De Correvont in a strong showing as the Big Ten begins practice with about 600 players. Minnesota highlights a large squad, while Michigan Purdue Ohio State Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Iowa and Chicago face varied prospects and competition as coaches shape early lineups for the season.

Chicago Northwestern Bill de Correvont Minnesota Lynn Waldorf de Correvont Harold Red) Grange Bernie Bierman Michigan Tom Harmon Paul Kramer Forrest Evasheveki Purdue Jack Brown Lou Brock Mike Byelene Notre Dame Ohio State Francis Schmidt Buckeyes Wisconsin Harry Stuhldreher Sophs Ilinois Bob Zuppke Zup Indiana Hoosiers Iowa Eddie Anderson Holy Cross Maroons

Seiple Wins Second Flight Final At Athens Invitational

Joe Seiple defeated Art Smith three up with two to play in the Athens Invitational second flight final at Athens Country Club Sunday. Seiple led on the first nine by three holes and stayed even on the back nine to secure the title.

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