Cardinals Gain Half Game With Wins Over Phil
The St Louis Cardinals split the Philadelphia doubleheader, winning 7 to 3 and 13 to 4. Key contributions came from Bartell Whitney and Klein with multiple hits and home runs, while Adams, Frisch, and Douthit supplied RBIs. Philadelphia's Arlett, Collins, and Willingham paced their offense in both games, but pitching from Elliott and Fallenstein couldn't hold. Time 1:54 and 1:47 for the two games.
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Bolen
Srickell
Bartell
Whitney
Agams
Watkina
J. Collins
Hefey
Douthit
Gelber
Rhem
Arlett
Giants Beat Reds 3-2 to Move Into Second in NL
New York Giants defeated Cincinnati Reds 3 to 2 to seize sole possession of second place in the National League standings. Morrell pitched effectively for New York with support from Lindstrom, Jackson, and Verges at the plate. Errors by Marshall and Hendrick helped Cincinnati, while Bucknell?.warning. Time and box score details note Morrell earning the win as Hubbell faced later hitters.
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Foxx
Veale
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Yankeey
At Klein
Eb Chapman
Manush
Benators
Cubs Bow to Boston in Opening Game
Boston beat Chicago 3 to 1 as Prankhouse allowed six hits and struck out nine. Berger, Wilson, and Maguire drove in runs for Boston while Heston and Spohrer produced Chicago’s only scoring. Frankhouse earned the win. Root took the loss with Baecht pitching in relief.
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Harold Hold
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Baecht
Haid
Hite
UG Baecht
Pischer
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Pitman
Clark
Timo
Robins Edge Pirates in Narrow Brooklyn Victory
In Brooklyn on June 14, 1940, the Robins beat the Pirates 6 to 4 as Curt Young Pittsburgh shortstop Howard Grosscloss posted nine ball games today. The Brooklyn club, aided by strong pitching from French and timely hits by Waner and others, held off Pittsburgh with key RBI singles and bases on balls.
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Howard Grosscloss
Pittsburgh
Larry French
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Brestige Absom
Frerick Cf
Traynor
Cohn Wins West Virginia Tennis Title In Close Final
S Cohn of Beckley defeated B F Arkle of Wheeling 8-6 6-2 6-2 to claim the men's singles crown and permanent possession of the H A Schulze trophy. He also shared the doubles title with A O Smith, beating J D Curphey and D W Stubblefield 6-2 6-1 6-4. Mrs Beott Cramp beat Wiylyn McConthay 6-3 5-4 for the women's singles title.
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Beckley
West Virginia
B. F. Arkle
Wheeling
Cohn
Arkle
Gohn
Schulze
A. O. Smith
J.D. Curphey
D. W. Stubblefield
Charleston
Mrs. Beott
Mrs. Beott Cramp Over Mise Wiylyn McConthay
Arkle Reading
Sharples First Loss Ends Gazette Streak at Home
The Gazette club defeated Sharples 4 to 3 on Sharples home diamond at Belle, ending Sharples six game win streak. Smokey Humphries led Gazette with six hits and eight strikeouts. Vass starred for Sharples with a triple and two singles. The two teams meet again Wednesday at Laidley field.
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Price
Americans Sweep Germany in Tennis Series
In Berlin on June 14, America's touring pair George Lott and John Van Ryn clinched the series with Germany by winning the final two singles matches. Lott defeated Ferdinand Reukel 9-6 4-5 6-3 6-1 6-4 and Van Ryn beat Dr. Heinz Lachmann -3 2-6 4 6-1.
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George Lott
John van Ryn
Germany
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Ferdinand Reukel
van Ryn
Heinz Lachmann
Mid-Atlantic Statistics Charlestons Wheelings and More
Mid-Atlantic statistics list Charleston and Wheeling scores with Scottdale Johnstown Cumberland Altoona Clarksburg Fairmont Heckley and Hagerstown results. It notes Charleroi at Huntington Beckley at Hagerstown and other matchups with Shaute Quini and Shaute as winning pitcher with umpires Magorkurth Rverdan and Donnelly. Time 1 21.
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Scottdale
Johnstown
Cumberland
Altoona
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Fairmont
Heckley
Higerstown
Charterol
Huntington
Beckley
Hagerstown
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Buntington
Shaute
Strackworthy
Hile
Quini
Magorkurth
Rverdan
Donnelly
Goottdgle
Cumperland
Wrestling Card Promises Variety at Armory Arena
A revived wrestling scene features Charley Hatgon and Mitch Slagle in key semi finals at the Armory. Marcus Hanson and Ray Carpenter headline the heavyweight clash while Nick Bozinis battles the human battering ram Carpenter. Bozinis eyes a possible rematch with Joe Banaski as the road to a title tightens.
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Seattle
Mitch Slagle
Go. Hansan
Charley
Phelfie
Nick Bozinis
Ray Carpenter
Lancaster
New Jersey
Boziniy
Joe Banaski
Mid-Western Wrestling Association
Carpenter
Scottdale Maintains Half Game Lead In Tight Match
Scottdale kept a half game edge over Cheries ton and Cumberland by defeating the Johnstown Johns nies 7 to 5. Fitcher Rearick and teammates scattered 11 hits for Johnstown while Scott dale backed by solid defense held the visitors to a slim margin. Cumberland claimed a thrilling win over the Altoons Engineers as Duke worked the mound to limit the opponents and support timely hitting for a 6 to 4 victory.
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Cumberland
Johnstown Johnnies
Johnstown
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Rus
Boottdala-verces
Renrick
Bruckman
Thompson
Mundo
Cooper
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Viators
Duke
Ant
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Mackey
Beekley Defeats Hagerstown In First Sunday Baseball
Taite 14. Beekley wins 3 to 2 over Hagerstown in the Atlantic league opener marked by threatening weather. Local attendance considered large despite Sunday play being newly permitted after legislative action and a 2000-name referendum petition for future Sundays.
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Beekley
Ias
Qainisterial Association
Searren Rockler
Hingerstown
Boho
Geto
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Hickex
Charleroi Routs Huntington in Slugfest
Charleroi edged Huntington 8 to 7 in a high scoring game. Governors collected 15 hits to Huntington’s 14, fielding miscues limited Huntington to two errors. Clarksburg beat Fairmont Black Diamonds as The Generals piled 11 hits off Spencer Gem.
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Huntington
Huntington Crew
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Iickey
Powell Fisher
Gallagher
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Black Diamonds
Generals
Spencer
Clarkebure
Spencer A ‘Vassay
Power Plays Sales Today at Laidley For League Lead
Power, ender in the Mall division of the flight league, will oppose Io at Central Sales tonight in a playsoft game. The six o clock start may decide standings as Power holds a two to one edge in games played this season.
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Electricians
Amner
Paris Mast
Tenuy
Washington Gains on A's With 9 3 Win Over Browns
Washington Senators opened their series by routing the St Louis Browns 9 to 3. Lefty Burke pitched effectively and contributed a key single, with Myer, Manush, and Rios delivering multiple hits. Crone and Bluege were notable for the Browns, while Grimes and Ostrowski worked for St Louis.
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Campbell
A's Fall To Indians In Fielding Ruin At Cleveland
Philadelphia Athletics drop a 68 decision to the Cleveland Indians. Poor fielding and wild pitching by Bill Shores doomed the A’s as Cleveland claimed its first win over Philadelphia this season. The defeat leaves Philadelphia three games ahead of Washington, who extended a winning streak to nine straight.
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Baats
Philadelphia Cleland
Oh Balis
Aichonald Shores
Chicago White Sox take first game of series in Boston
Boston was outhit by Chicago 7 to 4 as Berry hit a homer and Thomas started for the Sox. The box score shows Chicago's strong hitting with key RBIs from Berry and Oliver, while Berry also starred in the field.
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Yankees Lose One as Tigers Rally in Tenth
New York suffers a 4 to 2 defeat to Detroit as a ten-inning rally ends a six-game skid for the Tigers. Key players include Johnson, Walker, and Zehr, with late-inning scoring breaking the game open.
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Battle of Beef Set for Monday in New York
National pro boxing schedule highlights Primo Carnera and Lew Redmond meeting in Brooklyn rain delayed bout. Al Singer returns to Madison Square Garden to face Lew Massey in a ten round lightweight bout. Battalino defends featherweight crown versus Johnny Datto in Hartford. Young Corbett faces Meyer Grace in Hollywood. Other bouts listed across major cities with heavyweights and welterweights in key matchups.
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Ancus Snyder
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Miss Lake Victor Wins Southern Women's Golf Championship
Miss Lake Victor of Virginia Beach, Va, Marian Turple Lake of New Orleans, today won the Southern women's golf championship by defeating Mrs. Rati Refmond of Louisiana. The event featured multiple regional players and placements across teams including Kansas City and Minneapolis as final scores and pairings were listed.
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Locals Blank Wheeling With 14 Hits In Series Opener
Charleston Senators powered 14 hits to overwhelm Wheeling in game one of the series Here Merritt started wild walking four and yielding two runs while Zupancic starred with a two run double and a single Bejin Longnecker and Miller contributed key hits as Charleston built a lead never challenged Wheeling’s Merritt yanked in eighth Coleman finished sprightly as Miller earned the win over Merritt with Miller’s defense backing him and Zupancic driving home three runs in a decisive victory over Wheeling
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Tin
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Meyer Wins 100 Mile Dirt Track Race in Detroit
Loulas Meyer of Los Angeles won the 100 mile Amateur Athletic Union dirt track race in Detroit driving an Indian Special at a speed near 71.7 mph. He finished in 1 hour 19 minutes 30.89 seconds, with Ernie Triplett of New York second in 1 hour 19 minutes 4.49 seconds and Sam Ross of Ann Arbor, Michigan, third, three miles behind. Francis Quinn, Louis Schneider and Indianapolis winner Louis Schneider also placed in the top five.
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Ernie Triplett
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Sam Ross
Ann Arbor
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Triplett
Francis Quinn
Louis Schneider
Indianapolis
Ab Indianapolis
White Regains Welterweight Title in Mexico City
Houston boxer Tom White defeats Alfredo Gnone to regain the Welterweight championship of Mexico, stopping him in the ninth round in Mexico City on June 14.
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Tommy White
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Tex
Mexico
Alfredo Gnone
Nats Lead Week as A's Chase in Major League Standings
Washington Nationals posted the week's best success, winning seven straight and scoring 68 runs while Athletics led in homers but committed the most errors. Cincinnati New York and Chicago tied for top in the N L with two wins and two losses each, Detroit and Chicago White Sox slipping with five straight losses.
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Robins Sell Jake Flowers to Cards
The Brooklyn N league club announced the sale of utility infielder Jake Flowers to the St Pauls Cardinals. The deal returns Flowers to the Cardinals, from whom he had been acquired by Brooklyn in 1927 in exchange for Hob McGraw.
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Jake) Flowers
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