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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1940
Page
7
Vander Meer, the double no hit star of 1938, was optioned to Indianapolis in the American Association at his own request. The southpaw has shown little value to Cincinnati due to arm trouble, as the Reds pursue a return to form in a busy week of spring exhibitions.
Cincinnati June 29 The official E Gamble Cincinnati talist said Friday the New York Yankees had been tendered for purchase but he rejected the offer. Pepper Martin of the Cardinals clouted a grand slam homer in a 8 2 victory over the Pirates in the ninth inning.
The guide advises standing four feet behind the net with the left foot forward and throwing the racquet toward the net with an open face. It warns that an extended backswing causes erratic late hitting while the racquet head should clear the net and follow through for proper two to three foot clearance.
In a New York desk report from June 1947 the week’s roundup notes Dodgers pitchers have given up 53 homers across 86 games. The column touches on Galeato stopping Baer and Armstrong, Lew Jenkins, and Shirley Povich’s critique of players’ conduct. It also mentions Judge Landis asking managers to skip all star selections until after July to rest for the July 9 battle, and Ford Frick hints at timing for a National League meeting.
Melise Clark Griffith and Connie Mackham start rehearsing bows and predicting the Yankees will crack this year. New York papers join the chorus as today’s Post headlines the team as not won, not ready to fold, with pennant hopes in doubt.
CHICAGO June 29 Phil Rizzuto leaped from sixth to first in the American Association batting race after six games hitting .666. He leads with a .380 average, 10 hits, 20 steals, and 61 runs, ahead of Huck Geary. Pitching leaders include Bob Kline 9-0 and John Lindell 10-2. Minneapolis owns top team average at .310.
National and American League leaders listed with players and tallies for batting runs hits and home runs. Notable names include Danvin Walker Herman Mize Mooty Melton Coskey Finney Radcliffe and Newsome with varied win loss records and team affiliations from New York Chicago Boston St Louis Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit and Brooklyn.
Jimmy Wilson Jr son of Cincinnati Reds coach will attend Princeton on a scholarship next fall as a catcher like his father.
Jack Gibbons, son of the former heavyweight Tommy Gibbons, is flagged as a leading boxing figure in Minneapolis. The article notes his prominence as a referee and mentions additional sports coverage on page eight.
New York June 29 Arturo Godoy, bruised and marked after eight days since facing Joe Louis, watches Tony Galento train for Baer bout. He says Galento lacks Louis’s sharp punches and notes Galento’s stomach work is ineffective. Godoy weighs 248 pounds with clothes on and doubts the winner between Galento and Baer.
Milwaukee June 29 Dorothy Foster 22 Springfield upset Helen Dettweiler Washington to reach a semi final against Babe Didrikson Zaharias of Los Angeles in the Western Open Golf Tour. Zaharias posted a Wisconsin 72 in round two and a 77 in the 4 1 4 finals, while Beatrice Barrett Minneapolis and Mrs Russell Mann Milwaukee meet in the other semi final bracket.
The Texaco Oilers travel to Mitchell to meet the 1939 state softball champions, the Davis Beauties, in a Sunday afternoon game at the Corn Palace. Texaco hopes to rebound after a prior 12–7 loss to the Beauties, while Armour Stars aim to prove their 11–8 second-half win was no accident in a Fourth of July clash at Ruskin Park.
In Manchester VI on June 29 two college golfers advance to a 36 hole final for the national collegiate championship. Harry Haverstick of Swarthmore defeated Stewart Alexander of Duke 3 and 2, while Dixon Brooke of Virginia moved on after a 4 and 3 win. Bonden beat Gary Middlecot 3 and 2, and Eddie Foy defeated Mississippi’s Gary Middlecot 2 and 1, as details from the day's play unfold.
NORMAN Okla Nine members of the 1939 University of Oklahoma football team will report to pro football camps this autumn. This makes a total of 17 OU players now in the professional ranks with 15 developed in the last three seasons under Coach Bud Wilkinson.
Byron Nelson faults swaying and emphasizes a still head to control motion. A golfer lacking height should lengthen the back swing but not overdo it. Keep the right arm near the body and the left straight in the backstroke to avoid overswinging and a closed face at impact.
Fresno hosts the 52nd AAU Junior championships where seven junior records fell as Eddie Morris of Huntington Beach won the 100 meters in 10.3 seconds and then 200 meters in 21.0 seconds, helping San Francisco Olympic Club to the junior team title with 252½ points and Southern California AA to 150.
The Minneapolis Millers beat the Blues 9 to 7 in a key early season AA pennant race game. The win challenges Kansas City for the league lead as Toledo defeated Columbus 8 to 3 and St Paul outlasted Milwaukee 11 innings 7 to 3. Bob Logan pitched a 2 to 0 shutout for Indianapolis against Louisville.
Huron Juniors enter a four game win streak as they travel to Mitchell for a Sunday contest against Coacher Post. Coach Bill Zeliers team seeks revenge after an 8 to 5 loss at Ravine Park. They also schedule Redfield on Wednesday and Groton on July 1 at home with additional July games listed.
Dated recaps show Washington, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Cincinnati results with scattered postponements at Detroit St. Louis and other venues. Multiple box items list pitchers, runs, and final scores while noting weather and scheduling adjustments. Fights also noted with ring results and veterans named.
Myers and Corsica meet in the second game of a doubleheader on the league half schedule. The event tests comeback efforts of tail-end teams, with Sport Shoppers and the Yellowjackets also in action in a non league tilt at about 3 p.m. A 25 cent admission is planned, while league officials consider shifting to two twilight games weekly and keeping Sundays open for外 outside club meetings.
Dutch Leonard sparkled for the Red Sox in ten innings yielding four three victory over a seven hit game. Whitlaw Wyatt of the Dodgers dominated the Bees in five hits. Bucky Ross of the Athletics limited the Yankees to six hits while driving Philadelphia's lone run but teammates' errors cost the game. Jake Mooty and Cubs pitched well in a separate contest.
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