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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1949

Page

5

Kinder Finally Delivers For Red Sox After Lengthy Wait

Ellis Kinder, once dropped by the Yankees, vindicates a $65,000 Boston gamble by pacing a 15th win with a 6-0 shutout of the Senators. Boston, four games behind the Yankees, remains in second as Brooklyn and St. Louis battle for NL pennant position.

Associated Press Ellis Kinder New York Yankee Boston Red Sox Kinder Binghamton St. Louis Browns Red Sox

Durhams Roaring Grand First Round Runnerup

Two Illinois gunners were runners-up in the Grand American trapshoot opening round. Sy Durham of Taylorville broke 97 of 100 from 18 yards to share a three-way second. In a shootoff he finished third behind Julius Tetty and C G Flock, who hit 99. Homer Clark Jr. and Sr. of Alton tied for runner-up with seven others after 99. Four shooters were tied for first with 100.

Vandalia Illinois Sy Durham Taylorville Durham Julius Tetty Stuttgart Ark C. G. Flock Ventura Calif Homer Clark, Jr Homer Clark, Sr Alton Ill Laurels

Boxing Results From Various Cities

Last night Tony La Bu outpointed Johnny La Russo in a 10 round lightweight bout in Long Beach New York. Belfast fighter Binty Monaghan defeated Otello Belardinelli in a non title 10 round bout in Belfast. Don Lee won a 10 round decision over Jay Caldwell in Hollywood California.

Associated Press Long Beach N. Y Tony la Bu New York Johnny la Russo Belfast Binty Monaghan Ireland Otello Belardinelli Italy Hollywood Don Lee Edison Nebr Jay Caldwell Angeles

Blue Angels Lose 12th Game to John Browns

The Blue Angels of Carbondale fall 12 to 10, their 12th defeat this season, despite a seventh inning rally. John Browns out-hit 12 to 10 yet paired hits effectively led by Linsey with a homer and two singles.

Blue Angels Carbondale John Browns Angels Horn Rogers Bower Drew Robinson Ferrill Linsey Browns H 'G. Brown M. Greer Scott Norman Aoe Ted . Wise Woods Gee Linsey B. Greer J. Brown H Eaton Fisher Frost Ae Rogers Bowen Harris

Boys Midget Tourney Opens With Lopsided Showdowns

The Boys Midget league opener at Herrin's lighted field featured the Bugs edging the Eagles 5-4 in eight innings. Owls defeated Cardinals 32-1 and Lions crushed Lions Cubs 16-1 as the tourney schedule announced through August 26 with multiple night games and a championship at 9 p.m.

Owls Cardinals Bugs Eagles Lions Lions Cubs Herrin Winchester Booth

West Coast Squirms in Third Consecutive Bowl Losses

Seattle Aug 19 A columnist notes embarrassment as Pacific Coast Conference teams suffer three straight Rose Bowl defeats. It covers Big Ten dominance, bowl rules, contract talks through 1951, and tensions between conferences over bowls and recruiting practices.

West Coast Seattle Northwestern California Maine Big Ten Michigan Pasadena P.C.C

Cubs Face Johnston City In Afternoon Diamond Game

Carbondale Cubs manager Charles Yancey announces a home game against Johnston City at 2:30 PM tomorrow. Lineup features C Yancey at first, Vaughan second, Davis Center field, Glenn right, J R Finney third, Winfield center, Rednour short, Drake catcher, G Finney pitcher.

Charles Yancey Carbondale Cubs Johnston City Cubs C. Yancy Vaughan Davis Glenn J. R. Finney Winfield Rednour Drake G. Finney

Johnny Cooney Named Boston Braves Manager

Johnny Cooney, who joined the Boston Braves 30 years ago at age 18 as a pitcher, was named manager to succeed Billy Southworth. He has spent extensive time within the Braves organization, facing many changes and roles along the way.

Johnny Cooney Boston Braves Billy Southworth Bostons

Major League Standings and Schedule Reflected in Day’s Games

MLB standings show Pittsburgh 8 St. Louis 2 and Philadelphia 7 New York 1 with multiple N and N-12 results. Schedule lists games across both leagues including Brooklyn Boston Chicago Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Cleveland and Detroit with matchups and start times. Tomorrow’s slate features double headers and rescheduled noon starts across key venues.

Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Twinight Washington Cleveland Munger Bonham Chipman Vander Meer Kennedy Meyer Spahn Roe Scheib Lopat Parnell Calvert Trucks Garver

Softball Tourney Called Off in Greater Egyptian League

Rain washed out remaining games in the Greater Egyptian Softball league at McLeansboro forcing officials to end the tournament. Herrin Stags Benton All Stars and West Frankfort were the last three teams, with funds raised to buy 15 warm up jackets for Herrin.

McLeansboro Herrin Stags Benton All Stars West Frankfort Herrin

Schedule of Softball Games for Carbondale League

Co. K. Buck Bowen announces the remainder of the softball season schedule at the Community High School field. Night and youth leagues feature Aug 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 with teams including John Browns Wild Cats Eagles Elks American Legion W O W Pirates West Frankfort Kiwanis Hogan Center Herrin Stags Johnston City and more.

Co. K Buck” Bowen Carbondale Comunity High School John Browns Wild Cats Eagles Elks American Legion Red Wings Hogan Center West Frankfort Girls Kiwanis Carbondale Eagles Herrin Stags Pirates Ellis Hogan's Center Johnston City

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

The columns list league leaders by category. Williams leads American batting with .356 and 151 hits for Boston. Kell tops Detroit with 32 doubles. Stephens drives in 133 for Boston. In the National League Robinson hits .362 for Brooklyn and 161 hits. Spahn and Newcombe pace strikeouts.

Williams Boston Kell Detroit Joost Philadelphia Stephens Mitchell Cleveland Dillinger St. Louis Yale Rizzuto New York Trucks Newhouser Robinson Brooklyn Slaughter Reese Hodges Thomson Musial Kiner Pittsburgh Gordon Sauer Chicago Branca Roe Chambers Spahn Newcombe

U S Golfers Hold 3 1 Lead

U S golfers lead Britain 3 1 after two days of Walker Cup play at Mamaroneck N Y with singles matches to decide the outcome. The American tandem Carr White defeated Billows Turnesa in the foursomes while McCready Stranahan loom as a marquee singles pair. Charley Coe and Jimmy Mc Hale replace Ted Bishop on the American roster as competition heads to 36 holes at Winged Foot.

Winged Foot Country Club Mamaroneck N. Y Associated Press Joseph Carr Ronnie White Ray Billows Willie Turnesa America Winged Foot Max McCready Frank Stranahan Charley Coe Jimmy McHale Ted Bishop

Eagles Nip Elks Softballers 5-4 At Carbondale

The Carbondale Eagles rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Elks at Carbondale Community High School field. Pitcher Eugene Jones earned his second win in as many nights with a three hit outing and 10 strikeouts. Fred Drew had three of the Eagles 12 hits while Raborn Clutts and Temple produced key runs in the second and fifth frames with timely hits.

Carbondale Eagles Carbondale Community High School Elks Eugene Popeye” Jones Fred Drew Eagle Raborn Clutts Walker Temple

Yankees Rally Past A's Behind Henrichs 22nd Homer

Yesterday’s Stars detail Tommy Henrich driving in two runs to break a 4 4 tie and belting his 22nd homer two innings later as the Yankees beat the Athletics 7 4. Ellis Kinder of the Red Sox blanked the Senators 3 0 for his fifth straight victory and 15th of the season.

Kinder Washington Senators Mel Parnell Red Sox Dick Weik Senators Bosox Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Braves Cardinals Pirates Pittsburgh Philadelphia Phillies New York Giants Braves Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Detroit St. Louis Browns Browns Tommy Henrich Mackien Philadelphia Henrich Duane Pillette Mike Garcia Aston Benton Indians White Sox Bob Kennedy Garcia Dale Mitchell Randy Gumpert Duke Snider Red Barrett Ralph Kiner Cliff Chambers Athletics Ellis Kinder

Baseball Scores From A A U Action

The American Association results list Louisville beating St. Paul 10 4 Milwaukee defeating Toledo 13 1 Minneapolis 3 Columbus and Indianapolis at Kansas City rain affected play with no final in that pairing.

American Association Louisville St. Paul Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis Columbus Indianapolis Kansas City

Bush Team Captain Percy Lad Die Lucas Shuns Starter Role

In a surprising move captain Percy Lad Die Lucas of the Bush team did not name himself a starter for today's game after his shooting rhythm failed to click. Bruce McCormick also opted to ride the bench.

Bruce McCormick Percy Laddie Lucas

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