Idle Indians in third place as Chisox bow
In New York July 15 1940 Yankees end six game skid with 6 to 8 win over the Tigers Ruffing five for Yankees. White Sox mourn loss as Athletics top them 7 to 3. Indians move to third place. Senators rally to beat Browns 11 to 9. Giants beat Reds 4 to 1. Dodgers beat Bees 14 to 4. Two suburban fire trucks painted white in Toledo. Vallejo astronomer explains two moons seen in one night due to atmospheric polarization.
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Conn to defend title in Pittsburgh bout
Billy Conn defends his light heavyweight crown against Gus Lesnevich in September at Forbes Field Pittsburgh promoted by Mike Jacobs and Arl Rooney. The event targets a $75,000 gate with Lesnevich fresh off a one round KO of Dave Clark, and Mello Bettina gets another title shot in November against the Pittsburg winner.
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Thompson Borsoma Tablets Claim Quick Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts Thompson's Borsoma Tablets promising rapid relief from mysterious aches and headaches caused by clogged kidneys. It claims to improve kidney function and waste removal, urging readers to buy for 50 cents at drug stores. It also mentions Bolden Lax Tablets for constipation.
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Deer and pheasant kills set record in Pennsylvania report
The Game Commission said antlerless deer harvest rose from protests by sportsmen while pheasants reached a new high of 511 000. Hunters bagged 169 988 deer and other game totaling 13 640 tons, with 96 percent reporting as required by the 1937 game code.
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Standings and results from the latest baseball and National League games
Yesterday's scores include New York 6 Detroit 3 Philadelphia 7 Chicago 3 Washington 11 St Louis 0. National League: Cincinnati 4 5 27 625 New York 4 Cincinnati 1 Boston 10 St Louis 4 Brooklyn 14 Pittsburgh 4 Only games scheduled Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston Cincinnati at New York.
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Nelson Picard Meet Today for PGA Championship Final
Byron Nelson the 1930s Open champion faces Henry Picard in the 22nd PGA final at Pomonok course. Nelson leads 28 under par after 156 holes while Picard trails near 30 under through 168 holes. both aim for the silver trophy and $1,100 prize with a storied field including Sarazen and Runyan.
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Walt Bajorek Fires Near No Hit At Hydetown
Walt Bajorek pitched a near no hit game for Hyde town against the Rouseville Pennzies. An error and a misplay kept the shutout from lasting, with Hughes scoring the lone run in the third as Swanson misplayed a high fly and Toy advanced on a wild throw.
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Teddy Yarosz Fights as Gainer on Monday
Teddy Yarosz, former middleweight titleholder, debuts in the light heavyweights Monday night at Forbes Field facing Al Gainer of New Haven. The all star card features Charley Burley vs Fritzie Zivle, Sam Angotti vs Petey Sarron in 10 round bouts. Gainer previously kayoed Calento and beat Joe Louis to rise to fifth in light heavyweights. Yarozs ranked one notch below. Baseball results include Jersey City 2 Toronto 0 and Montreal 5 Rochester 5.
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Jamestown Pirates to Host Niagara Falls Rainbows
Jamestown Pirates plan a Pony League doubleheader at Geloron Park against Niagara Falls Rainbows. First game starts at 4 o clock with Bill Black and Stan Zetusky slated for starting duties as the teams seek another win.
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Yesterday's Hero Red Ruffing Delivers Eight-Hit Gem
Red Ruffing shut down the Detroit Tigers with an eight hit pitching performance, snapping the New York Yankees six game losing streak. The ace hurler carried the mound to halt the skid and give the club a rare win in a tense matchup.
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