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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
15
New York tops the American League standings as the Yankees beat the St Louis Browns 6 0 to 6 2. Joe Dugan and Babe Dahlgren contributed with key hits and homers, while Dennis Egan and Spud Chandler held the Browns to limited scoring. The crowd of 9 249 at Yankee Stadium watched New York extend its lead despite late Browns rallies.
The Huskies of Weylington won the intercollegiate regatta with a 15 minutes 33.9 seconds time. Competitors included Cornell Syracuse Princeton Wisconsin and others as California led in junior varsity. Gena Remmer of Columbia suffered a crash near the halfway mark. Washington's win boosts the Pacific coast poll standings.
A wartime notice explains how to cash Defense Bonds after 60 days and supporting ways people fund defense, including payroll deductions and Bonds and Stamps. It also gives guidance on washing silk underwear in lukewarm water and patting dry, avoiding rubbing or twisting.
Baseball roundup notes New York Yankees defeating St. Louis Browns 7 to 5 on June 2, with Joe DiMaggio hitting his 16th homer and extending his hit streak to 37 games. Other scores include Detroit losing to Boston and Washington's win over Philadelphia in a busy leage recap.
Dodgers defeated Pirates 6 4 in a tense midweek clash as both teams chase the pennant. Reds dumped Phillies 6 1 behind Moule Peargon’s three hits and a seventh win for Riddle. Giants beat Cubs 4 1 as Carpenter improved to five wins against one loss in a lone standout performance.
Ty Cobb defeats Babe Ruth 83 to 81 in a Georgia peach exhibition at Commonwealth. Cobb, rallying from an early deficit, shows steadier nerves under crowd pressure while Ruth’s erratic play and left-handed style draw mixed cheers from spectators. Both men, famed as rival sports icons, fail to meet peak golf standards but deliver a notable headlining clash.
The Sandtot base ball scene opens with all three leagues looking balanced. Tigers, aided by Meekers pitching, aim to trouble any opponent while Fas urges attendance at all possible games. Games run daily with free admission. Allen Walla and staff Vampirez Mereminonto Mellinger and Dorgan receive credit for scheduling and daily management.
In a compact score log, players HKO 136 and Collepians show early innings with hits and errors. Homeruns noted for Wednesday include Williama and LiMaggia among others from the Boston and New York American teams.
Retzin led the Cardinals to a 6 to 2 win over the Braves as Emile White, a rookie hurler, improved to five wins this season. The Cardinals built a 2 0 lead, added three more in the seventh on supporting hits, while Casey Stengel shuffled the lineup with little success. Ross struck out thrice, and Brews’ barber’s pole note closes with a historical aside on barber surgeons.
Meeker pitched a no hitter as the Collegians won 2 to 1 against Johnstown in a muddled scoreless game. Key plays included a seventh inning run on a single by Norry and a home run by Heiser, while Meeker faced a scoring threat in the first inning but escaped on defense.
Quick rundown of interleague and minor league results from Wednesday night. American League scores include New York 7 St. Louis 6 and Boston 7 Cleveland 2, with Chicago 2 and Washington also listed, alongside Philadelphia and Detroit heavy with varied results. Western League, International League, and other circuits feature Denver, Norfolk, Cheyenne, Montreal, Buffalo, Portland, San Diego, Oakland, and more in tight matchups. Milwaukee, St Paul, Toledo, Indianapolis, and other teams post decisive wins or losses in late season action.
A wild collage of notes from various leagues and stars including Joe Louis comparisons, college matchups, coach qualifications in Portland, and minor league shifts. It mixes player notes, guest star quotes from Charles John, and thoughtful bits on coaching demands and summer signings while tracking teams like the Gophers, Northwestern, and local clubs.
The New York Yankees moved into first in the American League, beating the St Louis Browns 7 5 as Joe DiMaggio boosted his hitting streak to 20 games with a two run homer. Cleveland’s Indians were swept in a tough stretch, while pitchers Lefy Grove delivered his 20th win of his career in relief. In the National League the Cardinals and Dodgers kept tight margins, with Stan Musial’s Cardinals edging the Braves and the Dodgers downing the Pirates as changes to umpires and managers sparked rare outbursts.
Schedule shows a mix of games with multiple teams and locations. Entries include Vikings Praglice at ity Park at 8:00, Gollegiansfabsbtion 6:00, Saturday June 28 has no games, Monday June 30 Tigere at 2:00, and Tumblers-Piattevitte at 6:00 amid inconsistent OCR text.
Fuzzy recaps show players Stanton and Welekhem delivering key home runs for their teams while Browns fall to a strong Giants lineup. Grove stars with a hitting spree as Aranento and others tripled to edge past Tit Bere. Carpenter keeps the opposition to single digits as Casaldeipgird concedes a New York run. Kiddie and Fearvon secure a decisive victory in a dual game, while Migney blanks Belatore in a six-hit effort. Dodgers’ Larayetta accelerates offense with a three-hit performance and critical eighth-inning rally.
The Beers rallied early to erase a Yankee lead, scoring six times in the third and four in the fourth. Denver pitchers held off Norfolk's offense as Sioux City defeated Pueblo 7-3, avenging a 9-4 shutout from the previous night. The two teams meet again tonight.
The Red Sox defeated the Legionnaires 8 to 5 on Wednesday evening in a tight contest. Boston built momentum with two hits and two wild pitches through the fourth inning, overcoming errors and late pressure from the Legionnaires to secure the win.
Three softball games are scheduled Friday night at Frislam Grove Park, featuring Greeney Grill vs. Eatuo Merchants, Hu vs. Might, and Gee ley Merchants vs. Fort Lupton. The Merchants seek road revenge after losses, while Greenley Collegiates clash with Severance in a key regional matchup.
Elimination matches are underway at city playgrounds preparing for Cameron School July 7 open tournament. Entries must be registered with Cameron echock by Wednesday July 2 at 4 30 p m. Events include boys and girls under 15 and 13 plus a 18 year and older division. Two players per pair per division. prizes awarded to top finishers. Hours 9 41 to 4 38 p m. Ping pong gear provided by recreation department.
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