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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
18
Tigers Nears World Series After Two Wins Over Indians
Detroit tops Chicago twice to widen lead in the American League pennant race with Buck Newsom delivering a standout effort. The Indians trail by two games with three left while the Yankees cling to a slim chance with six remaining games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Tigers
Finis
Chisox
Indians
Yankees
Buck Newsom
Dizzy Dean
Ol Bobo
Tigers
Detroit
Fie
Redskins
Buck
Cleveland Indians
Browns
Tiger
Rowe
Yanks
Tribe
Yankee
Bronx Bombers
Cleveland
Oscar Vitt
Sophomore backs spark Bobcats drill in scrimmage
Ohio University sophomores John Fekete and Fred Bancroft flashed at fullback and tailback during a two hour Thursday scrimmage as Don Peden guides his lineup for the Youngstown opener. Fekete broke for 35 and 65 yard jaunts, Bancroft added power runs, while Freddie Rauch and others contributed, hinting at depth behind the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Peden
Ohio University
Don
Mercury
Bobcats
John Fekete
Fto
Danny Risaliti
Fred Bancroft
Soph
Conneaut
Fekete
Bancroft
Peden
Bill Trautwein
Stan Stephenson
Jim Halderman
John
Freddie Rauch
Sophy
Cincinnati
Colleges Dump Modern Tricks Gain Ground in Football
Ohio schools Wooster and Muskingum revert to basic play calling and straightforward football as Wooster retrains with a small freshman pool and Ashland schedules a large 26 man scrimmage. Washington and Jefferson also resumes drills after senior end John Watson rewinds plans to quit sports ahead of their season opener versus Mt Union in Alliance, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ohio
Wooster
Johnny Swigart
Wooster High School
Ashland College
Frank Lonero
Harry Dutka
Parma
Washington
Washington and Jefferson College
John
Red) Watson
Wash-Jeffs
Mt. Union College
Alliance, O
Weather Halts Playoff Games In Cold City Series
Cold weather stalled playoff action as the Kansas City Blues and Louisville Colonels resume the American Association final with 3 p.m. CST games planned after temperatures dropped into the 40s. Baltimore Orioles Newark series also faced a rainout with the third game postponed in the International League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas City Blues
Louisville
Colonels
Mercury
Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Newarkers
Walker to Meet Perroni in Ohio Heavyweight Bout
Unbeaten Columbus heavyweight Jack Buddy Walker will defend his Ohio title in a 10 round clash with Patsy Perroni of Canton Monday night. It will be Walker's third fight in 14 days and their April rematch ended in a draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jack
Buddy) Walker
Instructor Resigns From Rio Grande College Post
Prof. Paul Ludlow, biology instructor at Rio Grande College, resigns after four years to take a Boy Scout executive role at Maysfield Kentucky. He wed Fern Saunders of Gallipolis during the summer and now resides at Maysfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Paul Ludlow
Maysfield
Fern Saunders
Esta
Redlegs and Cards Split Twin Bill in St. Louis
Cincinnati Reds blanked the Cardinals 5 0 behind Gene Thompson's two hit pitching in game one, then St Louis toppled Bucky Walters 4 3 in the nightcap. Reds face a tight path to 100 victories with five games left, while the Cards’ tumble could leave them in a three way tie for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Reds
Gene Thompson
Bucky Walters
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Whitey Moore
Johnny Vander Meer
Lon Warneke
Bob Bowman
Thompson
Enos Slaughter
Enos
Walters
Johnny Mize
Cincinnati
Werber
M. McCormick
Goodman
F. McCormick
Rignig Af
BOD i. Ae Ae
Fred
Potro
TORRE
Emiatemae
Brown
Cunemae
T. Moot
Claancos
Slaughter
Miwa
Danerae
Walker
Wooden
Orengo
Adéa
Marion
C.é
Lowen
McGee
Qeenands
Devil
Martin
SROM
Cole Ced
Doyle
Gcmecinneti
St. Lou
Slanes
Frey
Joost
West
Ripple
Mize
McCormick
Shoun
Barr
Magerkurth
Sears
Biggs
Cenedaion
Fr. McCormick
Wlivesush
Sea St. Louis
Ncee
Gore
Ciccod
Ued
Warlnoe
Als
Orange
W. Cooper
Hutchinson
M. Cooper
Cullenbine
Dewntue Heffner
Radcliff
Oreone Clift
McQuinn
Sean Berardino
Swift
Comen
BORON
Sovik
Kennedy
Cleveland
Chapman
Weatherly
Boudreau
Trosky
Mene
Enen Bell
Ee Beitner
Mack
Prugk
Miinar
Heffner
Mil- Clift
Nar
Berardino
Milnar
Me Wan
Summers
Basil
Pipgras
Steubenville Coach Granted One Year Leave for Health
Charles Q. Cartledge longtime Steubenville High School coach of 22 years received a one year leave from the board of education. He requested relief from duties due to ill health and will be reassigned during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Charles Q. Cartledge
Steubenville High School
Board of Education
Hank Greenberg Powers Detroit Against Reds in World Series Outlook
Detroit star Hank Greenberg dominates the outfield comparison as Detroit leads the American League in homers RBI and runs. Barney McCosky hits .338 while Pete Fox, Far Averill, and Bruce Campbell provide strong support, giving the Tigers a superior outfield entering the World Series race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Greenberg
Detroit
Reds
Indians
Hank
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Tigers
Barney McCosky
Greenberg
Pete Fox
del Baker
Far Averill
Bruce Campbell
Penguin speedster powers Youngstown Penguins against Bobcats
Ohio University opens its season with Bobcats facing Youngstown Penguins. Warden, nicknamed the speed merchant, is described as a climax runner who can change the game by breaking up plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Warden
Youngstown Penguins
Bobcats
Indians in pennant race with Tigers series looming
Cleveland nears a pennant deciding three game set with Detroit as they chase the AL title. Indians rely on Feller in pitching matchups while aiming to sweep Friday’s opener in Cleveland Stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians
Tigers
Hal Trosky
Beau Bell
Detroit
Dick Bartell
al Milnar
St. Louis
Cleveland
Cleveland Stadium
Kennedy
Ken Keltner
Ray Mack
Frankie Pytlak
Milnar
Ben Chapman
Mack
Pytlak
Vitt
California
Pat Comiskey Favored To Beat Baer In 15 Round Bout
In Jersey City and New York speculation runs high as Pat Comiskey, boosted by a reported $100000 in bets, is installed as a favorite at 5 to 7 or 8 to beat Max Baer in a 15 round boxing match tonight. Baer and manager Ancil Hoffman are said to have bet over $10000 on Baer, and Baer has a Broadway show contract hinging on the victory. Baer remains wary, calling Comiskey a fresh young punk as he prepares for the ring around 9 p m EST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doakes
Team B
Team
Team A
Jersey City
N. J
Pat Cominskey
Hudson
New York
Max Baer
Lindy’s
Comiskey
Bash Boulevard
Baer
Ancil Hoffman
Maxie
Pat
Fight results in Oakland and New York draw
In Oakland California Baby Arizmendi from Mexico and Jackie Callura from New York fought to a 10 round draw with scores of 134 to 128. The bout highlighted international talent with a close decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oakland
Calif
Baby Arizmendi
Mexico
Jackie Callura
New York
Drew
Baseball scores from games around major league cities
Scores include Pittsburgh 2 1 in 11 innings, Chicago 6 Pittsburgh 4, Cincinnati 5 St Louis 0 with St Louis 4 Cincinnati 3, Cleveland 4 St Louis 2, Detroit 10 Chicago 9, Washington New York postponed by rain, Boston Philadelphia and New York Brooklyn also affected by rain delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Baseball matchups on National and American leagues listed
The schedule lists National games Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Chicago at St Louis Boston at Brooklyn Philadelphia at New York and American games New York at Philadelphia Washington at Boston Detroit at Cleveland St Louis at Chicago for upcoming play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Alt. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Newark
Aoceewns
Ston
Philadelphia American Club
Detroit
Cleveland Anne
New York
Boston Eeeescooen
St. Louis
Washington
Philadelphia
Bulldogs ramp up practice for league opener at Gallipolis
Gallia LV Friday game features improved blocking and ball handling as Gallia Gallia Blue Devils prepare to face Gallipolis in the first league contest. Coach Lackey emphasizes timing while Ray Oliver runs the six man squad. Gallipolis beat Ironton 13 to 0 last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lackey
Bulldogs
Gallipolis Blue Devils
Gallipolis
Harry
Ray Oliver
Lackey
Athens
Blue Devils
Ironton Eleven
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Mitch
Youngstown
Mike Seavo
Forrest Garey
Ray Rugani
Joe Riccardi
Sophs
Jim Snyder
John Shafer
Rauch
Perroni
Gayle Talbot
Babe Ruth
Penguin Speedster
Cibby Warden
Alva Bradley
Oscar
Moores
Pat Comiskey
Gallia
George Geyer
RIC
Tevere E Old Quaker CO
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Ohio Wine Stores
Tom Cellins Corp
Carnegie Case Beer
Vantity Las
Vermouth
Carnegie
East State ST
West Columbus ST
Nelsonville
Logan - Lancaster
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