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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
4
A long list of softball games unfolds from June through August featuring teams Economy Bailey Elkins Pumpers Hailey Kins and others. The schedule shows multiple bouts between Economy and Bailey with varied opponents and dates across the summer season.
On September 6, 1901 Czolgosz shot President McKinley in Buffalo New York, killing the 25th president and elevating Theodore Roosevelt to the White House.
The Bonham council chaired by Mayor Joe Hrdiicka prepares supplies and transport for instructors and guardians attending a four day training school at the lake. The Bonham Chamber of Commerce will host visitors, provide transport to the camp site, and offer route guidance from Highway 78. The Sherman area council led by Mrs. Mita Hall oversees the executive work.
New York Yankees beat the St Louis Browns 7-1 as Joe Gordon homered. Paul Derringer pitched the Reds to a 3-2 win over the Boston Bees. Brooklyn Dodgers edged the Chicago Cubs 3-2 with Hugh Casey dominant. Al Milner notches his seventh win as Cleveland shuts out Philadelphia 4-0. Dutch Leonard’s Senators beat Detroit 9-3. White Sox top Red Sox 7-4. New York Giants edge Pittsburgh 4-3 to close the night.
St Louis Missouri reports the National Semi-Pro Baseball Congress schedules hundreds of district tournaments around July 4 5 6 and 7 to precede 46 state championships at Wichita August 16 28. Geo Sisler commissioner says districts will run nationwide with district champions earning a trophy and state entry.
The Magnolias of Bonham meet Denison Seven-Up tonight at 7:30 p.m. Five Bonham players will suit up for Denison, aiming to prove local talent can shine. The Bonham manager pledges a changeup game, while fans worry about funds leaving Bonham.
Reports from the eastern seaboard say Tec Williams, 21, star outfielder for Boston, may quit baseball to become a fireman amid morale attacks. He remains eager to play, hitting .374 and drawing intentional walks as he chases the American League batting title. Howard Mandly, 24, Hartford amateur, arrives at Cleveland for the National Open Golf Tournament seeking top third to qualify for 1942 event. A Texas wildlife film at Bondi auditorium showcases game fish and wildlife work by the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission.
State game officials warn against year round deer hunting and praise a coming fall dove bounty. Reports of plentiful squirrels and good perch and bream catches mark opening days for fishermen in Take Fennin and Davey Crockett, with local anglers sharing tales of notable catches and a famous Ivanhoe yarn about a squirrel.
Fulton Missouri proudly recalls its maple syrup heritage as Sen Harry S Truman sent a quart of syrup to President Roosevelt highlighting central Missouri sap trees as a local center for syrup making.
Dallas Rebels defeat Houston 4 3 in a pitching duel after Roy Mort went 4 for 5 with key hits. Nick Cullop homered for the Buffs, Mort drove in a run in the fifth, and Dallas scored twice in the seventh before securing the win in the ninth.
In Fort Worth on Monday night the Cats beat the Berrymont Exporters 4-1 as Mueller took the loss. In Tulsa Oklahoma the Oilers routed San Antonio 9-3 after pounding three pitchers for 12 hits.
Elkins Softballers defeated the Pumpers 7-0 Monday in Bonham Softball League action. McMillian pitched and played third base, delivering airtight hurling to hold the early lead as Elkins struck first and never surrendered it.
Richard Butler told the House of Commons that Ireland intends to resume talks with Russia. The report, filed from London, notes ongoing diplomacy despite prior setbacks and outlines political context surrounding the decision.
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