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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1940

Page

8

Millers Triumph Over Dexter 6 to 3 in Baseball Clash

Sikeston Millers led by Austin Cameron defeated the Dexter Red Sox 6 to 3 on Dexter’s diamond. Earl Langkop pitched well allowing seven safeties and fanning five, while Sikeston hitters collected 15 hits including Langkop’s first inning homer. Rushing’s error sparked two late Dexter runs, but Sikeston held on as Crane Eaton and J. Marshall sparked a seventh inning rally.

Sikeston Millers Austin Cameron Dexter Red Sox Earl Langkop Millers Dexter Red Sox Miller Moundsman Nichols Morris Wallard Sikeston Baker Byron Bowman Scott County Milling Company Bowman Cameron Caruthersville Pilots K. O. Gentry Jimmy Eaton Crane Eaton Wallard Nichols Langkop Haton Rance Sherry Charles Rushing Martin Turlington P. Daniels Roy Wagner J. Marshall Edwards Rushing Wagner J. Eaton R. Sherry C. Rushing M. Wollard

J F Cox Jr Competes In Paducah Open Golf Tourney

J F Cox Jr of Sikeston. Sam Livingston of Paducah organized the annual open golf event for Missouri Illinois Kentucky and Indiana at Paducah Ky. Chic Yarbough Jasper Ind won pro division with 143 Bob Hamilton Evansville Ind was second 144 Ely Barron Madisonville Ky third 150. Hershel Spears Nashville Ky won amateur division with 149 Wilson Randol Hickman Ky second 152 Berry Wilson Owensboro Ky third 153. Cox said he shot a fair score amid tough grass greens on Southeast Missouri sand greens.

Missouri Illinois Kentucky Indiana Paducah J. F. Cox Jr Bob Hamilton Evansville Ind Ely Barron Madisonville Hershel Spears Nashville Wilson Randol Hickman Berry Wilson Owensboro Cox Sikeston Southeast Missouri

Lions and Millers Continue to Win

The Lions and Millers won last Friday night in the Hama softball league. The Lions beat the Jaycees 7 to 5 after a late rally led by Jackson Simmons Hamby and B Puckett. The Legion also fell 7 to 5, with Miller and Legion scoring spreads noted and Puckett catching for the Legion while Cameron pitched for the Millers.

Lions Millers

Baseball lineup list for Bartholomew to Daniels

A compact crosstable style lineup appears with Bartholomew at shortstop and Wagner in right field followed by Roberts in right field and E Langkop on pitcher. Dexter Tope handles second base with Nichols on pitcher Edwards at first base Martin at third and Tuling ton in left field. P Daniels at shortstop Dodge in right field Baker catching Daniels in center field.

Cotton Oil Retains Lead With 6 to 0 Shutout

The Cotton Oil Mill beat Scott County 6 to 0 to remain atop the American League softball standings. Melvin Cave pitched a five hitter with one strikeout, while Oil Mill bats toppled Marsh early and added six runs in the fourth. Company K rallied late but could not overcome the deficit, finishing with 18 hits for Reid.

ISCO Dempster Scott County Melvin Cave Oil Mill Marsh Holdridge al- Reid Page W. Norman Clippard B. Campbell Foster Company K J. Gilbert F. Tope J. Miller Clark Martin Reid Campbell Schwab G. Miller P. Marshall R. Sherry Scherer Reid Boys EK Hurler

Safety Squad from State Patrol to Visit Sikeston

The Safety Squadron of the State Highway Patrol will visit Sikeston Saturday and Sunday under Sgt. Melvin Dace. The motorcycle unit, with thirteen troopers from Patrol headquarters statewide, follows its regular routine and recently helped net two alleged kidnappers near Joplin during a routine safety check.

State Highway Patrol Sikeston Melvin Dace Dace Joplin

New Arrivals: Hawkins Binford Hyatt Families Grow

Mr and Mrs L P Hawkins of LaForge welcomed a son born August 4. Mr and Mrs Samuel C Binford of near Matthews welcomed a daughter named Gayle Annette born August 5. Mr and Mrs Howard Hyatt of near Diehlstadt welcomed a son named Larry Lee born August 6.

L. P. Hawkins LaForge Gayle Annette Samuel C. Binford Matthews Larry Lee Howard Hyatt Diehlstadt

Browns in sex game series with Indians

St Louis schedule sets six games in four days against the Cleveland Indians starting with a doubleheader today. A night game Friday and another double-header Saturday with a Sunday single game round out the series. Cleveland will feature their ace pitchers Bobby Feller Milnar Smith Allen and Harder in this set.

ST. Louis Cleveland Indians Indians Bobby Feller al Milnar al Smith Johnny Allen Mel Harder

Blaze Damages 10-Room Lescher House on Lescher Drive

A morning fire caused by defective wiring damaged a 10 room Lescher Drive house, with about 15 dollars in damages. Smoke limited to one downstairs room. The two story residence belongs to the Lescher Estate and is rented by Mrs. Jennie Keasler with several tenants.

Lescher Drive Lescher Jennie Keasler

Reid Nudges Company K in National Guard finale victory

Reid Roofing reborn squad edged ahead late to win 14 to 15 in a tense tenth inning. Clippard drove in the winning run with Young's double setting up the scoring, as Reid surpassed Company K who finished their season without a championship bid.

Reid National Guard Carpenter Company K Clippard Young Martin R. Sherry P. Marshall J. Miller Clark Gilbert Foster B. Campbell Schwab

Cotton Promises Bumper Yield in Sikeston District

Local growers report cotton recovering after cool weather and expect a mid September picking. Farmers forecast a bumper crop this year with white cotton likely, while corn remains strong except on light soils. Le s ped era and beans also show better yields than usual.

Sikeston

Council Appoints Hospital Board

Sikes-ton council chosen to supervise remodeling of the J A Sutterfield residence on West Gladys street into a hospital and to purchase equipment. Committee members include John A. Young James S. Kevil Dr H M Kendig Jos L Matthews and Dr G W H Presnell mayor.

J. A. Sutterfield West Gladys Street Sikeston City John A. Young James S. Kevil H. M. Kendig Jos. L. Matthews G. W. H. Presnell Boardman Brown Jewell Dace Wagner Jimmie Law Garrison Billington Law Barber Simmons Fox Lockhart Bulington Bruce Scott County Scherer Marsh J Simmons

Facts from nature and weather roundup

A collection of quick scientific and civic curiosities notes fish lifespans termite behavior barn owl feeding needs global storm frequency and timing of tornadoes. It also states Scottsville Kentucky bans employment of bachelors in municipal government and comments on lava flow speeds.

Scottsville

St Louis Zoo Draws Big Summer Crowds At Forest Park

St Louis visitors flock daily to the famed Zoo in Forest Park for free shows featuring trained chimpanzees and lions. The Visit St Louis Committee notes record summer tourism, with highlights including Municipal Opera prospects, Lindbergh Trophy cruises aboard the Admiral steamer, Shaw's Garden and other city attractions.

ST. Louis Forest Park Mound City Municipal Opera Lindhersh St. Louisans

What Driving 5 Q 2 Answer Key

The item asks about tunnel vision and its meaning. Correct choice is (b) cannot see objects approaching from the side. The statement that women are worse drivers than men is marked false.

Replacing Loose Baluster for Safer Stairs

A home safety note urges replacing loose balusters to prevent injuries from constant rail use. It notes that loose balusters compromise safety and appearance and that manufacturers and local supply dealers offer wood and iron balusters to fit various stairs and balconies.

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Able Spa Hama Jaycees Legion Hazel Keller Ferguson Lumsden Stallings W. Sharp B. Puckett Carroll Jackson Hamby Clinton Schorle Parks Collins J. Simmons L. Crane Andrews Hudson B. Heath Bean Puckett Caruthersville Sikeston Ball Park Lescher House Reid Nudges Company K Council John Hobbs Zoo Cross Balween Leagin Eugene Field Jefferson Barracks Mos Mississippi S& Louis The Herald United States the Herald
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