Southworth Named St. Louis Cardinal Manager In official debut
June 10 1930 Billy Southworth officially takes over as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals succeeding Ray Blades amid a seventh place NL standing. The Cards were swept in a double header by the New York Giants as Johnny Mize homered and a costly error in the 11th gave New York the first game. The doubleheader also featured Dodgers Reds Cubs and Pirates Phillies results as Boston and Detroit were rained out.
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ED Kiely
N.S
New York
Billy Southworth
St. Louis Cardinals
Ray Blades
Giants
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Tex Carleton
Reds
Chicago Cubs
Boston Bees
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Phillies
Pirates
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Washington Senators
St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston
Detroit
Dizzy Dean Guides Tulsa Oilers To Narrow Win
Dizzy Dean, back in minor league action, pitched the Tulsa Oilers to a 5-4 victory over the Fort Worth Cats in his comeback game. He allowed six scattered hits as he earned a happier return in Tulsa, following a request to join the Oilers last week. The report also notes John Parrott receiving a freshman numeral at Iowa State College alongside 94 varsity letters and numerals awarded.
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Tulsa
Okla
I. N
Dizzy Dean
Tulsa Oilers
Fort Worth Cats
Dean
Chicago Cubs
Ames
John Parrott
Audubon
Iowa State College Athletic Council
Sarazen Reflects on Open Defeat to Lawson Little
Warrensville Ohio June 10. Sam Snead Ben Hogan and other top players were favored but Sarazen says Little played better golf in the national open playoff. He notes a turning point on the fifth hole when Little saved a three after a bunker, costing Sarazen the title. He hopes to compete again next year despite the loss.
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Warrensville
Lawson
Little
Sam Snead
Ben Hogan
Hall Wins Title at Crestmoor Open Golf Championship
Crestmoor club hosts the annual open with Jap Dalby of Mount Ayr dethroned by Jack Hall, pro at Waveland Des Moines. Both tied medalist honors at 74, but Hall won the championship final 4 and 3.
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Creston
L. N.S
Jap Dalby
Mount Ayr
Crestmoor Club
Dalby
Jack Hall
Waveland
Des Moines
Hall
Berg Leads Trans Miss Qualifiers In St Louis
In St Louis on June 10 Patty Berg heads the field for the Trans Miss golf title defending champion status as Phyllis Otto Lucile Robinson Mann Marian Miley and Sarah Adams compete in the early rounds. Otto shot 74 in practice while Berg carded 73 with a late hole putt.
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St. Louis
N. S
Minneapolis
Minn
Patty Berg
Glen Eeho
Miss Berg
Phyllis Otto
Crack Atlantic
Lucile Robinson Mann
Milwaukee
Wis
Marian Miley
Lexington
Sarah Adams
Richmond
Miss Miley
Miss Otto
Miss Adams
Kathleen Carey
Cedar Rapids
Joe MarRae
Ames
R. R. Berry
Otto
Bimelech Triumphs in Belmont Stakes Victory
Col. F E Bradley's Bimelech won the Belmont Stakes at a mile and a half, proving stamina after a Derby flop. He led late to beat Your Choice by a half-length, with Waddling Andy K. third and Gallahad Ion fifth, eight lengths back.
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New York
Col
FE. R. Bradley
Bimelech
Big Bim
George D. Widener
Andy K
Ethel V. Mars
Gallahadion
Park Offers Free Swims Wednesday at Sunnyside Pool
Sunnyside pool hosts courtesy day to show facilities. Children admitted free from 9 to 12 Wednesday morning and adults free from 6 to 10 Wednesday evening. Two tennis courts to be prepared with sanding and rolling for later use.
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Sunnyside
Park Board
Baseball standings and results from Sunday games
American League standings show Boston Cleveland Detroit New York Chicago Washington St Louis Philadelphia with records and percentages. Sunday results include St Louis over Philadelphia 7 4 2, New York over Cleveland 4 3, Chicago over Washington 4 3, Detroit vs Boston rained out, and listed games for today across leagues. National League results feature Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia St Louis Boston and multiple doubleheaders with scores and upcoming matchups.
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Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Ww. L. Pet. G.B. Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Seven Swimming Champs Chosen at Atlantic Tryouts
Championships claimed in seven events at Sunnyside pool in the Atlantic team tryouts. Leonard Thomas named temporary champions including Fritz Simpson and Jack Perryman in multiple events. several titles unclaimed. Champions earn free pool admission while defending titles against Friday challengers.
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Atlantic
Sunnyside Pool
Leonard Thomas
Frank Herbert
Larry Schoenthal
Fritz Simpson
Griswold Loses to Henderson in Quick Baseball Duel
Griswold Ja June 10 Griswold outhit Henderson but dropped a 7 5 decision. Six errors nullified Griswold hitting. Henderson 010 001 410 Griswold 210 020 000 Batteries Wilkinson and Morris Hobson and Smith.
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Griswold
Henderson
R. H. E. Henderson
Wilkinson
Morris
Hobson
Smith
Heroes and the Goats in Baseball Doubleheader Play
In the first game of a doubleheader the Browns beat the Athletics as Walt Judnich of St Louis hit a tenth inning homer. Tex Carlton of Brooklyn steadied the Dodgers in their win after a 23 to 2 loss to Cincinnati. Goats include Stu Martin of St Louis who misplayed a crucial ball in the eleventh inning and Ed Heusser of Philadelphia who yielded a homer in the tenth after a late Athletics rally.
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International News Service
Walt Judnich
St. Louis
Browns
Philadelphia A’s
Tex Carlton
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Reds
Goats
Stu Martin
Giants
Cards
Ed Heusser
Philadelphia
Athletics
Home Run Hitters
National league figures include McCormick Reds, Myers Reds, Werber Reds, Ott Giants, Demaree Giants, Mize Cards, Glossop Giants, Warren Phillies. American league stars Dahlgren Yanks, DiMaggio Yanks, Selkirk Yanks, Boudreau Indians, McQuinn Browns, Judnich Browns, Bernardino Browns, McCoy Athletics, Cullenbine Browns, Lewis Seniors. Leaders National Cardinals American Foxx Sox 4 Trosky Indians 14.
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Reds
Myers
Werber
Ott
Giants
Demaree
Mize
Cards
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Warren
Phillies
Dahlgren
Yanks
DiMaggio
Selkirk
Boudreau
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Judnich
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McCoy
Athletics
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Foxx
Sox
Trosky
City Council Minutes Atlantic Iowa May 7 1940
City council in regular session approves minutes and grants C C Petersen class B beer permit. Fire department approved $50 for Ames fire school. Claims issued from general fund include Andersen Equipment wheelbarrows Atlantic Bdg. Supply ABS material and Atlantic News Telegraph publications. Council to Municipal Accounting School trip. staff transfers for Lyman Nettz and Bernard Bopp approved. Adjournment motion carried.
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Atlantic
Iowa
Mayor Burnen
Fulks
Littlefield
Tuck
Christensen
Hansen
Welch
Pine
Yeas
C. C. Petersen
Fire Department
Ameson
Finance Committee
Lyman Nettz
Mr. Beekman
Bernard Bopp
Joseph Burner
Geo, H. Alexander
General Fund
Andersen Equipment Co
Atlantic Bidg. Supply Co
Atlantic News + Telegraph
City Council Minutes May 17 1940 Avon Iowa
City council met at 7:30 p m in city hall with Mayor Barnes presiding. A representative of Amer ican Machine and Supply Co spoke on repair equipment and Arthur Johnson discussed black top paving. Council authorized 500 street improvement petitions and began W P A project on Bull Creek north of Poplar Street.
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Iowa
Barnes
Fulks
Littlefield
Tuck
Christensen
Hansen
Welch
Pine
F. J. Tuck
George H. Alexander
Des Moines
American Machine and Supply Co
Omaha
Arthur Johnson
Red Oak
Bull Creek
North Poplar Street
Second Street
City Council Advances Bull Creek Project Planning
The council approves hiring a city engineer to draft plans and specifications for covering Bull Creek on North Poplar Street. A motion to hire B. Legg as mechanic begins May 132 1940 at 100 dollars monthly, tools to be provided by Legg, termination at the council’s pleasure.
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Littlefield
Tuck
Christensen
Hansen
Welch
Bull Creek
North Poplar Street
B. Legg
Chiatensen
Joseph Burner
Geo. H. Alexander
Wiota Dominates Audubon 3-0 Behind Fast Start
Wiota baseball beat Audubon 3-0 on June 10 after three Audubon errors in the first inning. Crees and Hoover pitched for Audubon while K Bolte and T Mailander led Wiota at the plate, with Wiota collecting 7 hits to Audubon’s 4.
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Wiota
R. H. E. Audubon
Crees
Hoover
K. Bolte
T. Mailander
Opening of Cold Springs State Park Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd gathered at Cold Springs State Park in Lewis Iowa for its Sunday opening despite the Lewis versus Oakland baseball game being postponed due to wet rounds. A Griswold band concert served as the highlight of the event.
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Oakland
Cold Springs State Park
Griswold
Semi Pro Baseball District Meet Sets July Dates
Raymond Du mont, National Semi Pro Baseball congress president, names Lewis Johnson district commissioner to oversee the district tournament at Indianola July 4 to 7. The Adel Iowa state tournament runs July 13 to 20, with C A Rogers directing the events. The Adel winner faces Minnesota champions for a regional title and a spot in Wichita nationals August 16 to 28. Des Moines boxing card June 17 features Lee Savold versus Johnny Whiters after promoter Pinkie George outbid St. Louis for the rematch. Mike Jacobs demands the winner be set for potential matches with Billy Conn or Red Burman.
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Wichita
Kan
Raymond du ‘Mont
Lewis Johnson
Indianola
Iowa
Adel
C. A. Rogers
Minnesota
Des Moines
Lee Savold
Johnny Whiters
Pontiac
Mich
Pinkie George
St. Louis
Whiters
Savold
Mike Jacobs
Billy Conn
Red Burman
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