Yanks Keep Even Money Flight On Broadway Sports
New York teams and players are discussed with betting odds for Detroit and Cleveland, daylight saving time notes for a West Virginia camp, and mentions of Bobby Jones and Steve O'Neil. The Owensboro softball squad crushed Whitesville in a 10-4 five inning win as George Washington U. lines up Freshman prospects. Illinois referee rule triggers maroon shirts. Miami cops in aquateur golf tourney noted. college football notes and Bill Terry retirement chatter.
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Detroit
Cleveland
West Virginia
Bill Kern
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Dick Chapman
Ourck
Bobby Jones
Steve O'Neil
George Washington U
Gene Shields
Portland
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Joe Tuiner
Illinois Athletic Commission
Tip
Carl Christianson
Miami
Marquette
Robert Dams
Blue Bloods Turf Cemetery Marks Vanderbilt Whitney Site
The Lexington Kentucky estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney houses the country’s premier turf cemetery. White tombstones guard the resting places of famed horses including Broomstick Whiskbroom II and Equipoise. Other notes mention college football scheduling, a promoter delaying summer plans, Ted Williams radio reception in Beantown, Bob Pastor’s retirement plans, and Don Siegel’s transition to Navy service.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
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Willkie
Ted Williams
Beantown
Bob Pastor
Bob
Don Siegel
Michigan
Navy
Trotting Races Listed For Hagerstown Fair
Hagerstown Md September 12 Trotting races under the United States Trotting Association return as a feature of the 1940 Hagerstown Fair the week of September 23 with purses of 300 dollars. Harness races are an afternoon grandstand affair daily with Frank Melville's Radio City revue 20 circus acts and night shows along with the tri state horse show and fireworks. Livestock exhibits are expected to set records as entries pour in. The fair opens September 23 and runs day and night with Lucky Teeters and his Hell Drivers on Saturday afternoon.
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Hagerstown
United States Trotting Association
Hagerstown Fair
Frank Melville
Radio City
Lucky Teeters
Hell Drivers
Stars and Slams Across Ballparks in Twin Bill Night
Yesterday's stars include Ernie Bonham and Beau Bell delivering five hit efforts to spark a five run rally for the Yankees Indians doubleheader. Hank Greenberg homered for Detroit as Charley Gehringer collected five hits to maintain the lead against Boston. Joe Kuhel homered and doubled while Elden Auker spun a five hit shutout for the Browns. Bucky Walters and Paul Derringer led Reds to two wins over the Bees with multi hit efforts. Claude Passau and Dizzy Dean split a pair with an eight hit first game and six allowed in the nightcap. Clyde Shoun and Terry Moore supplied key performances for the Cardinals in both games. Maurice Van Robays drove in three for the Pirates against Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
Ernie Bonham
Yankees
Beau Bell
Indians
Farmer
Hank Greenberg
Charley Gehringer
Tigers
Greenberg
Detroit
Red Sox
Gehringer
Joe Kuhel
White Sox
Senators
Elden Auker
Browns
Athletics
Bucky Walters
Paul Derringer
Reds
Bees
Claude Passau
Dizzy Dean
Clyde Shoun
Terry Moore
Cardinals
Shoun
Giants
Moore
Maurice van Robays
Pirdies
Phillies
Judson Bailey
Detroit Tigers
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Ives
Bobby Deller
Hank Grenberg
Boston Bees
Lou Little Optimistic Over Columbia Lions
The N Y Post headline suggests Lou Little is nearly hopeful about Columbia Lions football. The note hints at possible issues with depth, mentioning a potential twelve-man lineup.
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N. Y
Lou Little
Columbia Lions
Mebbe
Spotlight on Local Sports in Southern football scene
Jim Kluttz surveys Virginia schools and Southern Conference players including Maryland stars Will iam and Mary’s backfield threat Johnny Korczowski and Wake Forest lineman Marshall George. He notes high school grooming at Clemson and Mary land schedules, plus young players at Virginia teams and transfers at Duke and Carolina.
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Virginia
Johnny Korczowski
William and Mary
Newport News
Marshall George
Wake Forest
N. C. State
Mobile
Ala
Frank Howard
Clemson
University of Maryland
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Maryland
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Burton Claver
Eee
Ben Kearfoot
Joe Fortunato
Richmond University
Paul Stanch
Sunflower Junior College
Mississippi
Tex Tilson
Washington and Lee Generals
Duke
Carolina
High Point High School
Berryville Ready For Tough Grid Schedule
Berryville High prepares for a nine game schedule with 27 players and 14 lettermen returning. Coach George Pope重点 focuses on conditioning and line play as open positions remain at tackle guard and backfield. Key veterans include Rocap Lee Berry with newcomers like Joe Pope and Bob Houghton showing promise. The team opens at Leesburg next Friday Sept 20 with a major test against Handley on Sept 28.
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Berryville High
George Pope
Pope
Handley Aggregation
George Grove
Peryerela Wi
Leesburg
Grove
Bob Pope
Potts
Buddy Levi
Dave Childs
Jimmie Livengood
Joe Pope
Bob Houghton
Houghton
Don Rocap
Bill Lée
Shirley Lickey
Bruiser
Bob Stough
Carl Pitta
Berry
Emmart
Jack Bell
Mickie Longerbeam
Americans' Struggle Still Messy in Tight AL Race
The American League pennant chase remains chaotic as Detroit Tigers surge to the lead with an 11-7 win over the Boston Red Sox, while Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees split a doubleheader. Rookie Ernie Bonham wins again for the Yankees, and Dizzy Dean stumbles in a Cubs victory over the Dodgers.
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Reese
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Cleveland
L. Pet
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Wee
Nineteen G. A. R. Veterans Open 74th National Encampment
In Springfield Illinois nineteen gray haired Civil War veterans marched in the opening parade of the 74th Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Four score older soldiers rode in cars as Henry Mack a 103 year old Minneapolis man was carried to spare exhaustion.
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Springfield
Ill
Grand Army of the Republic
Abraham Lincoln
Henry Mack
Minneapolis
Local figures named in a public notices list
Charles Enders, Robert Lee, Clarence Russell, Jim Dicksden, John Wolfe, Kermit Rhoden, Carroll Rhoden, Kenneth Lee, Charles Duke, John Deserable, Jack Bell and Jim Bell appear in a community notice listing residents and associated dates.
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Charles Enders
Robert Lee
Clarence Russell
Jim Dicksden
John Wolfe
Kermit
Carroll Rhoden
Kenneth Lee
Charles Duke
John Deserable
Jack Bell
Jim Bell
Middleburg to Seek Revenge in Sunday Match
Winchester and Middleburg will play to a finish on Sunday according to Manager Russell Potts. The Middleburgers lost 3 0 to the Park last Sunday and anticipate stronger lineup with key players back in action.
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Winchester
Middleburg
Russell Potts
Middleburgers
Park
Snake in Desk Brightens Hartington School Start
Hartington Nebraska grade school teacher Arlyn Stolpe greeted students on the first day as they entered. She opened her desk to find a 3 foot bull snake coiled inside. The incident added an unusual note to the morning.
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Hartington
Neb
Arlyn Stolpe
Stop Yanks Tigers Cry in Detroit Pennant Fever
Detroit fans packed the ballpark as the New York Yankees opened a pivotal three game series. Marius Russo started for the Yankees while the Tigers, led by Rowe, sought to halt New York’s bid and narrow a season gap as the pennant race intensifies.
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Detroit
New York Yankees
Tiger
Rowe
Interference as youths chop elm in Montgall Park
Police halted a group of boys cutting down a large elm in Montgall Park. They said they were warming up to shag fly balls and collided with the tree, causing injuries.
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Kansas City
Montgall Park
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