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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
4
Teams considering joining the bowling league may bowl free tonight on the alleys at West 5th Street. Doc Overman owner announces. A sponsors meeting will be held and teams fined up for the league opening.
Elkins Grocery defeats Economy 25 14 in a league game with seven runs in the fourth inning and six more across the fifth and sixth. Lecroy and P Thomas each had three hits for Elkins while Tarpley pitched for Economy. Bonham Magnolias meet Denison Kraft in the curtain-raiser. Milam Anderson sponsors Bonham girls with G F Cleveland as manager.
Palestine and Jacksonville exit the 1st Texas Baseball League leaving six teams Tyler Tangview Henderson Texarkana Marshall Kilgore will restart the season Friday. All current games are annulled for standings due to financial difficulties in Palestine and Jacksonville.
Local commerce notice urges residents to patronize Bonham merchants. It promotes buying locally and supporting community businesses to boost the town economy. The short item emphasizes neighborhood commerce without listing specific shops or dates.
The article recalls past legends like John King who hated left handers and notes the Yanks' difficulties with southpaws. It also highlights Canterbury Golf Course in Cleveland where Ralph Guldahl, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, and Jim Barnes contend in the National Open with Guldahl reportedly shooting around 70s in practice as Texas golfers top the field.
The St. Louis Browns came from behind to defeat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 in 14 innings. Bob Harris earned the win with a run-scoring single in the 14th after Chet Stabs tied it with a ninth inning effort. The Senators beat Cleveland 6-1, Dodgers beat Reds 7-2, and Cubs edged Phillies 3-2 in day games.
Ted Wilks shut out Dallas 2-0 to split the four game series as Houston salvaged a win. A two run homer in the seventh inning provided the only scores for Houston in a tight offensive night.
Billy Conn defeats Gus Lesnovisch in a hard fought match at Olvn Pla Stadium last night to defend the heavyweight title. The crowd of 6,075 watched as Conn controlled the pace and secured the decision in a bout that showcased his superior reach and technique.
Mary dances and attacks but Conn's precise left jabs overpower Lesnevich in a decisive victory through the later rounds. Separate notes discuss Dr Frank C. Whitmore of Pennsylvania State College warning that money funds more death via explosives than poison gas, urging humanitarian action and noting aerial combat advances.
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