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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
9
Joe Louis easily overwhelms Tony Galento in the fourth round, ending the bout at 2:29 as Galento battles bravely with cuts and heavy blows. Louis braces after a third round knockdown, delivering a crushing finish that leaves Galento bloodied and unable to continue.
Results from National League games: St Louis 8 16 0 at Philadelphia 7 4 0. New York 7 at Brooklyn 6. Boston 7 at Pittsburgh 2. Hamlin and Fhelps among pitchers noted. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati postponed due to rain.
In a compact note the American League opener for New York references Rule 015 Do4 400-23 27 1 with unclear context. The fragment hints at regulatory or procedural details affecting the game start. No additional facts or outcomes are discernible from the text.
Aberdeen, June 29. Pat Fillbrandt, 89, won the South Dakota Amateur title by beating Ben Ridder 36 holes, securing Aberdeen its first state championship since 1933. Fillbrandt led late after a clutch 2 deuce on the 35th, overcoming Ridder who had earlier led in the morning and afternoon rounds. Mrs. Doering Wing of Parkston captured the women’s state title with a 10 and 9 victory over Mrs. Harold Skinner of Aberdeen.
A charted recap lists multiple games with scores and key players for Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Washington, St Louis, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Kansas City, St Paul, Toledo, Louisville, Indianapolis, Macon, Milwaukee, Minneapolis. Detailed box scores show pitchers and batters like Gomez, Dickey, Caster, Dean, Brucker, Hutchinson, Mackie, Reis, Pasek, Currie, Tkachek, Logan, Baker, Carleton, Willis, Nelson, Just, Hogsett, Tauscher, Ulrich, Grace, Lacy.
Newark report states Tony Galento had 23 stitches in three facial cuts after the bout with Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. Doctor Max E Stern described injuries including a nose to lip cut and a swollen cheek, with Galento vowing another shot at Louis.
The Schooners, after a 9 3 loss at Pierre, prepare to face Gajmans Dairy in a key game. Manager Mahoney praises defense and notes hitters must rise as Wally Brusse seeks another strong start backed by Speck McDonald and Gip Bates. Ernie Reimers or Gus Johnson may oppose Brusse with solid hitting in practice tilt memory.
Kansas City moved ahead in the American Association standings by routing St Paul 9 to 1 behind Marvin Breuer who limited the Saints to five hits. Indianapolis triumphed over Columbus 12 to 4 on eight hitter Bob Loman. Louisville edged Toledo 7 to 6 in a pitching duel as Roy Parmelee bested Freddie Hutchinson. Brewers split a doubleheader with Millers, Milwaukee taking the first 6-5 and Bitland guiding the Eels to a 5-0 win.
The New York Yankees powered past the Philadelphia Athletics with 13 homers over two games, 23-2 and 10-0, setting major league marks for most homers in a game and across two consecutive games. Babe Dahlgren, Joe Gordon, and Joe DiMaggio led the barrage, backed by hits from Selkirk, Dickey, Herwich, and Crosetti, while the team also established a 33-base hit record. The day also saw the Giants win 7-1 over the Phillies and the Cubs defeat Dizzy Dean’s Cardinals at Sportsman's Park as Dodgers beat the Bees 6-1 after a long scoreless stretch.
Everett Marshall of La Junta defeated Rudy Dusek of Omaha in straight falls at 225 and 220 pounds, with both men from different regions claiming the bout in San Antonio.
Myers Corner defeated Clerks 165 to 177 to stay undefeated while Moors Corner beat Brakemen 273 to 180. Union News edged Leighton 184 to 185, and Osborn’s beat Standard OH No 2 177 to 182. McNutt shot a 43 gross and 35 net with two birdies. Fifth round pairings listed.
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