Cleveland Indians Stop Red Sox As Feller Wins 17th
In a tight pennant race update, the Cleveland Indians beat the Boston Red Sox 11 to 0 behind Hob Feller’s pitching, securing their 8th straight win in a crucial late-season stretch. The Yankees claw closer while the Dodgers slip further in the NL race with Brooklyn eight games behind Cincinnati after a Pirates win.
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National League yesterday results and upcoming games
Yesterday in the National League Philadelphia defeated Chicago 7 to 5 and St. Louis beat Boston 13 to 5. Cincinnati won 6 to 3 over New York while Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn 8 to 2. Tonight's schedule features Cincinnati at New York with Walters facing Lohrman, Chicago at Philadelphia Mooty vs Mulcahy, and St Louis at Boston with Shoun and McGee opposing Errickson and Sullivan.
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Baseball scores and pitching matchups from a night slate
American League games saw Chicago beat Philadelphia 3 to 1 while New York defeated Detroit 8 to 6 and Cleveland topped Boston 2 to 1 in night action. Washington shut out St Louis 4 0 as pitching duels unfolded with Chandler Uie facing Bridges and Gatehouse drawing Dobson in Boston Cleveland. Recounted on Chase and Kennedy matchups, Philadelphia faced Chicago night with Reckyn opposing Rigney.
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Baseball Roundup: White Sox Rally Past Athletics
White Sox win 3-0 in a night game as Jack Knott and Pete Appleton combine for strong pitching. Phillies edge Cubs 7-5 aided by a five-run second inning while Mike Mize belted his 27th and 28th homers as slugging pace accelerates across the league.
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Pete Appleton
Dutch Leonard
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South Squad Selected for North-South Game in Charleston
Sixteen of twenty-two players were named to the South squad for the seventh annual North-South football game to be played in Charleston on August 23. Training for both teams is set to begin August 16 at sites to be announced. Only seniors from 1939 high school teams were eligible, with co sponsorship by the Charleston Gazette and twenty WV newspapers. South selections include ends Dick Nolle and George Lazar, tackles Roy Pritchard John Boley Lewis Pendal, guards Rocco Jerry Eugene Corum Frank Gillespie, center Bud Ruhl, and backs Joe Ermalovich Oscar Baughan Stanley Alberschinski Gilbert Hawkins Paul Phillips Pete Lubich Glen Rogers.
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George Lazar
Gary
Joe Fortuna Welch
Roy Pritchard
Northwestern Star Is Operated and Set to Recover
CHICAGO July 31 Young William De Correvont a highly rated half back who broke in as a sophomore last fall under went an appendectomy in International Falls Minnesota last Sunday He is expected to report for Northwestern football practice on September 10 if all goes well according to Dr Marcus Hobart the team physician De Correvont has progressed satisfactorily since the operation and should improve rapidly barring complications
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William de Correvont
Northwestern
de Correvont
International Falls
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Marcus Hobart
Welch blanked Huntington in 18 innings to win doubleheader
Welch defeated Huntington 3-0 and 6-0 in an 18 inning nightcap. Buck Etchison hit two home runs and a double in four trips driving five Welch runs. Bluefield edged Williamson 14-12 in the opener as two hitters combined for the late lead before the full 18 innings. Logan beat Ashland 6-2 behind Harry Potts’ fifth win.
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Buck Etchison
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Williamson
Harry Potts
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Ashland
Colonels
Picard Predicts Victory At Hershey Pro Meet
Henry G. Picard, the 193? P G A champion from Hershey Country Club, picks himself to win the upcoming PGA Championship at Hershey. The South Carolina native says he is playing well and feels great on the 7,000-yard home course where the event will be decided next month. Picard seeks repeat after defeating Byron Nelson last year, a feat not achieved by Denny Shute in prior years, with a record 65 under par noted as the best round ever at the venue.
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Herhsey Country Club
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Golfers’ Association
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Statie
Denny Shute
Fred ‘Corcoran
P. G.A
Union Drugs Lose Battle
Errors by Jacob Linn Graham Skaggs J Shingleton B Morris and M McCue hindered Union Drugs in a 3:00 game. Moran M McCue had two base hits while McProuty Jones and M Shaffer stole bases. Graham Morris and Skaggs combined for nine strikeouts. Morris allowed three hits in seven innings, Graham ten in six. Umpire Mitter.
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Jones
M. Shaffer
Morris
Mitter
Fetterman
Union Drug
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ABA
Hal Deets
V. Linn
Jaco
Riffee
Union
Dean set for his comeback in Tulsa comeback attempt
Dallas July 31. Dizzy Dean is poised for a return, says Roy Johnson manager of the Tulsa Oilers. The Cubs sent him to Tulsa to fix an ailing arm, and Dean’s recent performance suggests improvement. He planned to pitch nine innings, work every third day, and has won six and lost three in twelve games.
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Yesterday's Stars Shine as Ruffing and Knott Spark Wins
Red Ruffing of the Yankees-Hit' homered with two on and pitched six shutout innings to gain credit for a win over the Tigers. Jack Knott of the White Sox pitched a two hit shutout through eight innings for victory over Philadelphia after fouling out in the ninth. Chuck Klein of the Phillies hit a crucial triple in a five run second inning to help beat the Cubs 7 5.
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Fights Last Night Ban Jose Boxing Bout
Ban Jose in California hosted a non title world flyweight bout where Little Dado outpointed Jackie Jurich. The match ended with Jurich losing on points after twelve rounds in a local arena.
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Fat Fred Bonus and Baseball Notes Under Bill White
Fat Freddie Fitzsimmons’ bonus from the Dodgers for win No 202 totals 500. A wealthy Pittsburgh family backs efforts to move the Conn Louis fight to Pittsburgh Smoky City. Arch Ward notes Cubs add Hartnett Root Bonura Herman Warsther Rogell Lotshaw Corriden Unie. other items include Kreuger pitching nights in Wisconsin, Johnny Bulla flying to golf tours, Ryder Cup charity idea, and various football and boxing notes with local references.
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Crosley Field
Pro Football Fears Draft Casts Shadow Over NFL
Chicago July 31 The draft worry grips league officials as war training looms for many players. George Halas Bears owner coach comments hint at concern while clubs discuss potential impact without public statements.
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Optimistic NFL Push Ahead of Draft and Season
A sports executive predicts the 1940 season will be the biggest in pro history regardless of draft legislation. He notes most players are married and would train with teams for a three month window if not called to service, while the National League season would run September to December with all 10 teams starting practice soon.
Kampouris Becomes Newark Star With Rallying Homers
Alex Kampouris, traded to Newark from the Giants farm system, has belted 28 international league homers in his first season after missing the first 15 games. He batst .290 to .300 and leads the Bears in RBIs while playing solid defense. The Greek second baseman first reached the majors with Cincinnati in 1934.
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N. J
Alex Kampouris
Newark Bear
Bears
Mickey Witek
New York Giants
Tom Padden
Alex
Kampouris
Sacramento Righ
Cincinnati
Air Attacks Continued as Nazi Bombers Reach Dover
Reports from London say German air activity has intensified over Wales in recent days. The port of Dover is blocked as air attacks continued, with details carried by the DNB.
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Realty Announcement by Parrish Agency Inc
Parrish Agency Inc announces licensed real estate agents offering services in property sales and rentals. The notice highlights agency credentials and readiness to assist clients with transactions and consultations.
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Barclay on Bridge Guessing in a Tough Hand
In a tricky bridge hand, North faces a choice between two guessing paths. The article discusses risk, probability, and how a single precise play could win the contract, contrasting major and minor suit distribution and the impact of opponents’ doubles.
German News Agency Reports Allied Port Blockade
The official German news agency, a leading southwest harbor beacon, said the port lay paralyzed after four merchant ships were sunk at the harbor entrance in a recent attack. DNB issued a tally showing British merchant vessel tonnage destroyed over three days ending July 28 at 220,298 tons. The statement also claimed the serious British offensive against England had not yet begun.
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DNB
England
Newswire Text Fragment Yields Curious Garbled Quote
A damaged OCR snippet from a news agency fragment appears garbled and end abruptly with partial words and stray punctuation, offering no clear event, names, or dates to identify a cohesive news item. The readable portion hints at a misprint or transmission error rather than a substantive report.
Maryland Coal Company bankruptcy sale notice in Taylor County WV
The District Court of the United States Northern District of West Virginia orders a public sale August 29, 1940 at 1 PM at the Taylor County Court House. It offers all real estate and mining assets of Maryland Coal Company of West Virginia plus machinery, tools, and chattels with leases and rights, subject to court confirmation and deferred payment terms. Trustee David Williamson lists terms of one third upfront one year and two years with security. Document dated July 24, 1940.
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