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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1940

Page

8

Brooklyn Dodgers Move To Top Of National League Race

The Brooklyn Dodgers edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 8 to 7 to seize first place by a single percentage point. Los Angeles later notes show the Reds still ahead by half a game, with Cincinnati 31–183 and Brooklyn 29–13 in their records. Dodgers pitcher Fitzsimmons earned his fifth win. Pirates rally with four in the seventh but fall short.

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Trout diet study shows aquatic insects dominate meals

Michigan State College entomologist W F Morafsky reports six year analysis of 1 548 trout stomachs from Michigan fishermen. Brook trout diet 25 percent caddice flies and 81 percent aquatic insects. brown trout favor mites and caddice flies. rainbow trout ate nearly anything in the water with no clear first choice.

Lansing Mich Aherman W. F. Morafsky Michigan State College Michigan Morofsky

Walters Still Learning to Pitch for Reds Star

New York reported piece profiles Bucky Walters, former infielder turned pitcher, as he admits ongoing study of pitching mechanics. He recalls a 27-win season with Cincinnati, notes modest goals, and emphasizes learning from opponents while appreciating his supporting team. Walters also enjoys hitting and plans to improve further despite past overstatements.

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Frog Hunting Season Opens June 28 Says State Commission

The State Conservation Commission announced the bullfrog hunting season will run from June 28 to August 11. Prospects are below par as frog supplies have been decreasing in recent years. International Night, Jersey City 3, Buffalo 2,5 in nings, rain at uses, Toronto 3 Only games scheduled.

Johnny Mize Seeks NL Batting and Home Run Honors

Johnny Mize of the St. Louis Cardinals opens strong in his bid for the National League batting, RBIs, and home run titles. Once weak in spring, he began the season with a surge, already threatening Babe Ruth’s single season home run mark and challenging Hack Wilson’s 1920 NL record. Continuous mentions of his early power and pace suggest a major late-season surge potential.

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Major Leagues scores and matchups across leagues

Baseball brief reports show Brooklyn beating Pittsburgh 8 to 7 and Boston routing St Louis 12 to 2 while rain postponed others. Matches list Brooklyn at Muxburgh Tamulix against Brown, Philadelphia at Cincinnati Beck versus Walters, New York at Chicago with Pal Dean and Lohrman against Lee and Passean, and American League games Cleveland at Boxton with Feller facing Wilson.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston St. Lowis Muxburgh Mighty— Tamulix Brown Philadelphia Cleveland Boxton Feller Wilson St. Louis Washington Kennnedy Leonard Detroit New York Bridgen Donald Chicago Sahurae Cincinnati Bittsburgh Thy Liadisi Ai St Louis DE Ty Laniis Washion AB Bostin Ma Anu Philadelphia

Swing faults and late rise lift Little to top golf form

The narrative traces how a slumping star, once famed for a flawless swing, regained form after a Morris on diagnosis and advice. Little moves from doubt to leading scorer as he contends for the National Open playoff with Saraven and Tittle. Disqualification drama surrounds Oliver amid timing controversy as Hagen escapes scrutiny. American Association and Southern Association night scores noted, with further details on page 15.

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Portsmouth Beats Youngstown 5-1 to End Streak

Portsmouth Red Birds toppled Youngstown 5-1 at Browns Field as Clem Dreisewerd pitched effectively and Youngstown committed four errors. The win halted a seven-game tone, with Henry Ballenger entering in the fourth following a three day trip. the series ended split.

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Sandlot Baseball Scores and Highlights

On Sunday, Chambers pitched a no hit game in a Sandlot showdown as Charleston Tisers beat Magazine 7-8 with Burton earning the decision. Brown's Park defeated Friendly club 3-1 while Fortson won, and Gold Dome softball crushed Fleet Wing as Miller threw a two hit ball with Futten delivering key blows. Claxton and Brown led hitting for their teams.

Chambers Charleston ‘Tisers Magazine Burton Brown's Park Fortson Gold Dome Fleet Wing Miller Futten Claxton and Brown

Charleston and Portsmouth Sweep in Mid Atlantic Results

In a rainy day update from the Middle Atlantic region Charleston beat Canton 2 to 0 while Portsmouth defeated Youngstown 5 to 1. Dayton and Akron played to a 2 2 draw as standings show Canta 0 8 at Vanupatow.

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Miller Opposes Big Time Football Subsidies and Scale Down

EW Haven Connecticut June 10 AP Ogden D Miller Yale's athletic chair says the era of million dollar gates in football may be over and intercollegiate football could be scaled down if trends demand it He opposes subsidization and “big time” football while warning against letting professional football diminish college sport and Baseball remains a separate concern.

EW Haven Conn Miller

Senators Triumph 2 0 Over Canton Terriers in Pitching Duel

Charleston Senators defeat Canton Terriers 2 to 0 at Kanawha Park behind solid pitching by Haas and timely seventh inning rally. Dud Cain held the Senators to five hits but walked three in the seventh leading to two runs after Kosinski singled. Cain faltered in relief as Sweetko scored on a wild throw. The third game of the series set for tonight with Stan Goleiz expected to start for the Senators.

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