Baseball and boxing notes spark 1940 season chatter
Broadway betting commissioner Jack Doyle quotes odds on Yankees and Reds for pennants and the All Star game. Tony Galento draws scrutiny amid Louis bout talk. Pilney joins the Sailors. Nat Open exhbits discussed. Local reports note horse racing, golf, fishing contests, groundhog season rules, and Olympic track previews Featuring Byron Nelson Horton Smith exhibition and Corry sports chatter.
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Closely Matched Field in Hollywood Derby
Hollywood Park hosted the $25,000 added Hollywood Derby as three fillies and three colts lined up for a one mile and a quarter race. Public favorite sighted three-Romen Htro Viscounty and Teddy Kerry-ex, with a large Hollywood crowd and visiting celebrities amid favorable weather and a fast track.
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DiMaggio Leads Major Batters in Dim Open Play
United Press reports on July 1 highlight Joe Cronin steering the Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Yankees with help from pitchers Jake Wade and Emerson Dickman, while Bob Feller showcases his prowess with his 14th victory as Cleveland tops Chicago. Dodgers edge Giants 3-2 in open series kickoff as Wyatt earns win. Cubs beat Pirates 6-4 with Lee's ninth win and Herman driving late. Max West fuels Bees past Phillies 7-3, Phillies fall to 10th straight loss as Berk is ejected.
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Garbark Hits Cubs Coach In Line Drive Incident
Baseball results from Jersey City to Toronto show mixed scores. A Chicago Cubs coach, Ray Johnson, fractured his right hand yesterday after being struck by a hard line drive off Bob Garbark's bat. Garbark, a Meadville native and local athletic figure, is noted as an official in the community.
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Standings and results from major league baseball and NBA style play
Standings show New York leading the circuit with a 58 1 record, Boston 39 35, Detroit 38 33, Chicago 37, and Cleveland trailing. Yesterday’s scores include Boston 4 New York 3 and Cleveland 7 Chicago 3. St Louis 8 Detroit 6. Washington Philadelphia and others with today’s scheduled games listed.
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Szwedko Brothers Qualify for Meet in Golf Nationals
The Szwedko brothers Andy Mike and Frank dominated Pittsburgh district qualifying for the 18th National Public Links championship to be held July 24 29 in Baltimore. Andy led the field of 10 with a 71 and 77 for 148 while Mike shot 72 77 for 149 to take second, Frank was eighth at 158.
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Miss Alive Marble Wins Wimbledon Women’s Title
The United States gains both singles titles as Miss Alive Marble of San Francisco defeats Miss Kay Stammers 6-0 in the 1955 all England women's final at Wimbledon. Bobby Riggs of Chicago clinched the men’s crown in a grueling five-set match yesterday against Elwood Cooke of Portland, Oregon.
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DiMaggio Tops Major League Batting With 425 Average
July 8 New York Joe DiMaggio leads major league hitters with a 425 batting average through Thursday's games, after missing weeks due to injury. He overtakes Jimmy Foxx for the American League lead while Red Sox outfielder Amnovich holds the NL lead at 278. Included are various league leaders in hits runs home runs and other stats.
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Hartnett's Job Not In Danger, Cubs Owner Says
Chicago Times quotes Phil Wrigley stating Gabby Hartnett's job is not endangered by the Cubs slide to the second division. He declares he has not the slightest intention of changing managers at present.
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Sign Contracts for Title Bout in Detroit Heavyweight Clash
Ivan Lorimers and Bob Pastor signed today to meet for the heavyweight title in Detroit. Promoter Mike Jacobs will confer with Walter O Briggs to set a definite date at the Hippodrome. Pastor gets 174 percent and Joe Louis the Brown Bomber 40 percent.
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Yesterday's Hero Wins Eighth Straight in Local Race
The article notes Wyatt Wooges ace who was pivotal in a Grants Corry race, with a Sunday subscription and a gift to a former resident. It highlights his eighth straight win and mentions subscription rates for Journal Win.
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Burton Wins British Open in Narrow Finish
Dick Burton, a tall English pro tied to the Corry scene, captured the 79th British Open at St Andrews by two under par, finishing 290 for 72 holes. Johnny Bulla, runner up challenging to the end, settled at 292 with John Fallon and Alf Perry fading from lead as the last scores poured in.
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Klinger Lost To Spraine Ankles For Pirates
Pittsburgh July Bobby Klinger, righthander of the Pittsburgh Pirates, may miss two weeks with a sprained ankle after tripping at Johnny Rizzo's home. Team physicians fear a small bone fracture though doctors found no fracture. Klinger has won seven and lost nine for the Pirates this season.
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