McQuinn Struggles To Match 1939 Baseball Feats
Virginia born first baseman George Hartley McQuinn of the St. Louis Browns saw a decline in his 1940 numbers after a sparkling 1939 season. The Arlington County native led the Browns in runs batted in with 94 and total bases at 318 while hitting .316 with 20 homers and 195 hits. His defense remained strong with a .993 fielding average through August 3. He previously rose through the Yankees system, starring in the Middle Atlantic League and Eastern League before reaching Toronto in the International League.
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Winchester Junior Board of Trade Invited to Purcellville Softball Event
The Winchester Junior Board of Trade softball team, 1939 city league champions now in division cellar, is invited to play the Loudoun County Junior Board of Trade softball club. Otis Sargent announced the invitation from James Melton for a summer outing at the Loudoun County Golf and Country Club in Purcellville Tuesday evening August 13. Local Junior Chamber members are urged to notify Sargent of attendance at tomorrow's hotel meeting.
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Stars, Sluggers Lead Weekend Baseball Roundup
The AP reports players across leagues pace the action with multi hit games. Lou Boudreau drives in six as Cleveland tops Chicago, Al Benton seals a late win for Detroit, Dixie Walker powers Los Angeles past New York, Carvel Rowell and Eddie Miller homer for Buffalo, and Joe Cronin Tom Henrich spark Boston New York rally. Spud Davis Max Butcher help Pittsburgh win opener and Chapman-Gleason Cubs rally in extras. The piece ends with a quiz answer identifying Oliver Wendell Holmes's The Chambered Nautilus.
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al Benton
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Carvel Rowell
Eddie Miller
Bees
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McQuinn Batting Leap With Yankees and Red Sox Rivalry
The narrative covers McQuinn’s ascent into the majors with Newark, improving to a .330 average including 21 homers, and his standout performance against the World Champion Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. He hit .418 against Boston in 44 games and .358 against New York in 42 games over his first two seasons as a regular.
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Pirates Rally to Sweep Cardinals in LateSeason Surge
The Pittsburgh Pirates rebound from an unable start to win three straight over the St. Louis Cardinals. They clinched a 10-9 first game victory and a 12-6 nightcap as Frankie Frisch’s club shows rising form. The Reds fell to the Cubs 5-3 in ten innings. The Dodgers beat the Giants 8-4 while the Bees topped the Phillies 6-3. In the AL, Detroit edged St. Louis 7-5, Cleveland beat Chicago 3, and the Yankees split a doubleheader with Boston with the Red Sox taking the opener 10-7.
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Ott Tribute Highlights Night of Sports Roundup
New York on Aug 8 recounts Mel Ott receiving a standing tribute after 15 years with the Giants. Preview notes on Lippy Leo Durocher praise and reflections on players like George Prone, Ruth numbers, and upcoming national events.
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Giants
Softball Standings and Rainouts Schedule Card
Junior Board faces Plaza and Dr Pepper in a tight slate with Icebergs clashing Va Woolen. O Sullivan meets Miller and Anderson on No 3 while Joe s plays Nat l Fruit on No 1 both rained out Tuesday. Thursday redraw includes O Sullivan vs Joe s and Nat l Fruit vs Miller Anderson on No 1 and No 3.
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Pastor Faces Conn Clash Amid Calm Confidence
New York Aug. s. Bob Pastor remains calm about his upcoming fight with Billy Conn as Billy Conn is tipped favorite to beat Louis and Pastor next Tuesday night. Manager Jimmy Johnston questions the odds noting Pastor could be the better fighter.
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Tulsa City Hall Opens After 25 Years Of Bond Paid
Tulsa celebrates paying off the final $5,000 on a $125,000 bond issue from 1915. City treasurer R L Laws notes it’s “nice to be walking a floor that’s paid for” as the city marks ownership of its hall.
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Poe heirlooms a blaze at Green Spring Valley home
Fire destroyed the Green Spring Valley residence of Edgar Allan Poe Jr. in Baltimore County. Five fire companies stretched hose lines half a mile and drew water from streams. only a caretaker was inside. Poe, dining nearby, watched the flames and found his home ablaze. some furniture was saved. He is a distant relative of the poet.
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City Tennis Tourney Yields Tight Women’s Division Finals
Rachel Jennings defeats Virginia Sargent 6 3 9 7 in the women’s division final. Dolly Lyles beats Anne Hardy 5 7 6 0 6 1 in the consolation or main draw match.
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