Baer Wins Over Galento In Exhausting Eight Round Match
Max Baer defeated Tony Galento by technical knockout in the eighth round at Jersey City in front of 22 711 fans. Baer dominated with sharp punches while Galento, hampered by a cut and a swollen chin, faded as the rounds progressed. The result renews talk of a possible Louis rematch, though plans for Chicago in September remain doubtful.
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Decatur Imps Travel to Tennessee for Key Matches
For the first time in years Decatur observes the Fourth to one game, facing the Salant and Sal club in Law Tennessee. Manager Knoblock plans his third start against the Tennesseans as the Blue Devils pursue a victory, with Knoblock to select the lineup. A Saturday game against Alabama is listed, and a Sunday noon rematch at Pulaski follows, drawing a large out-of-town crowd.
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Baseball Schedule Toggle for National League and Southern Association
The list shows Brooklyn at New York Boston at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Chicago New York at Washington Philadelphia at Boston Chicago at Detroit St Louis at Cleveland Chattanooga at Birmingham Nashville at Memphis night Only games scheduled Weather and Want Ads noted as changing daily.
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Notice of Final Settlement in Laurena Banks Estate
In Morgan County Probate Court Ruth Banks files final settlement for the estate of Laurena Banks deceased with July 25, 1940 hearing fixed. Judge T. C. Almon presides. Also notices for administration on F. M. Hamilton estate with June 24, 1940 filing and claim deadline. Mrs Alice Hamilton listed as administrator.
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Fourth of July Baseball Battles Near Top of Standings
The Tigers moved to the American League lead and the Dodgers topped the NL as a tight race unfolds. The Browns beat the Indians 5-3 and the Cardinals shut out the Reds 4-0, reshaping the pennant picture as fireworks light the holiday.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
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Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis
Browns
Cleveland Indians
Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Red Sox
Tigers edge White Sox in 10 9 thriller
In a tense game the Tigers finally claimed a 10 9 victory over the Chicago White Sox after two hours and 37 minutes of back and forth scoring.
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Baseball Standings Show Pitching Comebacks Across The League
League standings featured tight pitching as the Cardinals shut out the Reds behind Bill McGee who allowed seven hits with two RBIs. Paul Derringer was tagged for 13 hits as St Louis gained the win. Tex Carleton pitched well for the Dodgers, defeating the Phillies 4-1. The Boston Bees upset the Giants 5-3 while New York slipped in the senior circuit. Bill Lee led a strong pitching day across multiple teams.
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Paul Derringer
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Florida Governor Fred Cone undergoes prostatic resection
Jacksonville July 3. Governor Fred P. Cone aged 69 underwent a prostatic resection described by the surgeon as successful. The operation lasted under an hour and the physician said the governor came through as well as can be expected.
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Cubs blank Pirates in 10-0 rout
Chicago Cubs dominate Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0 on five hits. Lefty Gomez returns from a long layoff to throw seven solid innings in the Yankees 6-2 win over the Senators. Boston Red Sox split a doubleheader with the Philadelphia Athletics, Ed Heusser winning 4-3 in game one while Jim Foxx and Joe Cronin homered in Boston’s big 15-9 victory in the nightcap.
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Vols Seek 100th Win In Strong Southern League Chase
Nashville’s Vols aim to equal a 100-win season pace in a key game with Memphis. They trail a .667 winning percentage with 47 victories and 24 losses from the season open. Memphis, having posted 101 wins in 1932 and 53 losses, was edged for the pennant by Chattanooga Lookouts, who won 98 and 51 for a small margin.
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Baseball Results From the Day in the Era
Baseball results list games with scores including Boston versus New York and Chicago versus Pittsburgh. The American League shows New York defeating Washington and Philadelphia beating Boston with large run totals. Detroit narrowly defeated Chicago while St. Louis posted a win over Cleveland.
Baseball Scores From Southeast Markets
Birmingham beat Chattanooga 8 to 3 and Atlanta won 5 to 4 over New Orleans. Knoxville at Little Rock postponed by rain and Nashville at Memphis also rain affected.
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Birmingham routs Chattanooga 8-3 as night edged New Orleans 5-4
In a baseball doubleheader, Birmingham defeated Chattanooga 8-3 while New Orleans edged night by 5-4.
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Brliz Chats About Sports By Eddie Brietz
Ancil Hoffman, Max Baer’s manager, cashed in on the biggest single bet of the fight. Johnny Ray, Billy Conn’s manager, bet on Signor Galento. It notes Baer plans to taunt Joe Louis and mentions Galento’s money being tied to Joe Jacobs’ heirs while Tony’s brother Russell is involved.
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Yankees face July deadline amid lineup shakeups and trades
The Grapevine reports July fourth as a deadline for non producing Yankees with Babe Dahlgren to be replaced by Tommy Henrich and Frank Crosetti benched in favor of Billy Knickerbocker. Also Stanford and Notre Dame plan a 1943 home and home grid series starting at Palo Alto. Walter Cox, veteran trainer, says he has driven over 800000 miles with trotters and pacers.
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Babe Dahlgren
Tommy Heinrich
Frank Crosetti
Billy Knickerbocker
Stanford
Notre Dame
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Berg
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Ken Overlin
Tony Zale
Ken
Walter Cox
Dempsey Highlights And Other Boxing Notes From July
July mentions Dempsey facing Georges Carpentier and future bouts with Tommy Gibbons, plus a 1940 knockout of a wrestler. Other items note Tom Lieb installing a Notre Dame shift at Florida, Berkeley Bell taking a Bethpage state park pro job, and Lou Nova's diet trend.
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Jess Willard
Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Tommy Gibbons
Tom Lieb
Notre Dame
Florida
Berkeley Bell
Davis Copper
Bethpage State Park
Long Island
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Sally Krieger
Lou Nova
One Minute Interview With Jimmy Dykes
Jimmy Dykes says his heart bleeds for the Yankees but credits Joe McCarthy as the greatest manager of the past four years. He believes McCarthy will lead the club out of its slump.
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Jimmy Dykes
Joe M'Carthy
Browns receive wildest request for World Series tickets
Birmingham Ala News reports Today’s Guest Star Zipp Newman noting the Browns drew the best laugh of the year as fans began requesting World Series tickets. If any tickets appear the Browns will buy them.
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Birmingham
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