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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1940

Page

8

Vigilantes Top Helena In Lamp-Driven Big League Debut

East Helena loses to Helena while Great Falls faces East Helena tonight as league play heats up. Jon Grey struck out 18 in a 3-2 vigilante win, with Helena taking an early lead before the visitors rallied. Tonight and Sunday, Great Falls hosts Butte, aiming to stay undefeated atop the standings alongside Missoula.

Helene Vigilates Halena Smallereies Jon Grey al- Jowsd Great Falls Palle East Helena Cray Helena Lean Helens Fran Pamain Missoula Hlectrem Hmellerites Butte

Cliff Stump Leads Gunners With 49 Of 60 In Twilight Shoot

Cliff Stump shot 49 of 60 to lead the Helena Gun Club twilight event as Lot Tirlese posted 66 of 76. The next match is set for Friday. Other scores include Wandler Prosar and Ripken 2), with several entries listed in the night’s results.

Helena Lot Tirlese Wandler Prosar Cesessee Bum

Captain Cal Captures Hollywood Handicap Surprising Victory

At Hollywood Park Capt. Cal a gallant older horse won the $10,000 added Hollywood Premier handicap before a record crowd of 44,000. The Charger owned by A.M. Koewler surged from behind on the outside in the stretch to tie the track record for six furlongs at 1 minute 4 6/10 seconds, while Sam of War and Lasgatar trailed.

Lou Angeles Cal Hollywood Cad A. A. Bavent Saconda Don Mike

Holiday death toll hits 143 in post holiday period

National Safety Council tallies 143 holiday fatalities across the United States over two days of Memorial Day counting. Auto deaths numbered 102, Pennsylvania led with 14, New York and California with 11 each, while other states reported smaller totals. A separate note praises Decora ton Day pace at AKear Ban where Genevisve Becker of Chicago won $4,429.20 from a dafty double ticket, the largest payout in Omaha track history.

United States Yaarn National Safety Council Destha Paenaylvania New York California Obie Blazen Colorado Decoraton Akear- Ban Genevisve Becker Chicago Lian C Omaha

Old Zeke Bonura shines for Washington Senators

New York May 4 Old Zeke Bonura is praised as a clutch bat and solid fielder with the Washington Senators. Bucky Harris notes Bonura's hot form at first base, his power driving runs, and the team’s strong offense over a 20 game stretch while pitching remains a concern.

Zeke Bonura Washington Griffith Zeke Senators Jim Wasdell Wasdell New Orleans Bucky Harris Tod Harris Exgert Bilge Dutch Leonard Kendall Chase Bucky Wilcey Moore Pred Naeberry Wail Yankees Tm Warried Ty Shaw Wa'ra

World of Sport Gossip by Whitney Martin

Whitney Martin compiles a brisk column of sport world chatter and brief items from teams clubs and athletes. The notes skim headlines rumors and quick updates across leagues and venues with a regional newspaper voice.

Pirates slump noted in midseason standings report

New York May 11 report shows the Pirates slipping to eighth as Frivch atavh leads the standings. Mentions Sarnon's participation in upcoming national open tournaments and lists several players and game results across the American and National Leagues, with weather and scheduling notes.

New York Mike Glover Marty Baldwin Youn Donahue Mike Jack Mickey Owen Cardinal Cincinnati Erik Une Rimwick Unicago Philadelphia St. Toulo Heaton Pittahursh

Coast League Scores and Estate Tax Ruling

Sacramento and other Coast League scores run high with Oakland routing 18 to 2 and Hollywood 3, while San Francisco and Beatle 6 and Los Angeles 4 face mixed results. In a distant estate ruling, the Great Faile Keira entente tale notes Charity H. Tooley, merchant and philanthropist, died January 1, 1939, with inheritance taxes set at 25397.16 and estate valued at 495493.20 by district court.

Sacramento San Francisco & Beatle Hollywood Oakland Portland Los Angeles San Diego AEH Great Faile Mayate Keira Tha Tote Charien H. Tioley Havches

DOME STRUCTURES AT DAM WILL BE SOLD

Washington May 31 An Army engineers plan to sell or transfer temporary structures at the Fair Rock dam after development. Some buildings may remain for use during transfer by the War department. No firm permanent plan exists for a site establishment and sale will proceed publicly.

Washington Army Engineers Agi Sono Fait Rock Dam Olhora Weual Procedus War Department Venture Branch

Golf Stars Gather For Ohio Open At Cantor Links

New York reports May 11 preview for the National Open Golf tournament planned June 6 to 8 at Cantor. Notables from Cleveland and other areas selected to follow, with pairings announced today and early rounds set to begin Thursday. Leaders include defending champ Bryan Nelson and Martha Pore of Argentina, tee times listed with 12 05 am and 8 34 am starts.

New York AN Hoya Low Seoray Meyinhi USGA Byran Nelson Martha Pore Argentina Norlen Ayalth Whey Tme Ot Linet Walter Hagon Himmy ‘Phomaon Jonny Goddman Stark Negond Bam Snead Harry Cooper Waldo Crowrer Wearrenavitin

Fighting Fox Seeks Rebound in Belmont Roseden Handicap

New York May 91.- Fighting Fox from William Woodward’s stable returns to Belmont Park for the $5,000-added Roseden Handicap. The six-year-old seeks a second victory this season after a rollercoaster career including a disqualification in a prior win. Other starters include Jay Jay and Straight Lead, with anticipation of a competitive three-quarter mile feature.

New York Fighting Fox William Woodward Hatée St Bamont Starmountatable Vilin Amosican Onkea Maxwell Howard Wilder Bruce Jay Jay

Gregory Rice Entered in Princeton Invitation Track Events

Notre Dame distance star Gregory Rice is entered for the Princeton Invitational track meet announced by H. Kenneth Fairavan. The two mile features Donald Lesh and Layle Zamperini among entrants. Mason Chronister and Walter Mohl also listed for the mile event and other notables from Oklahoma A and M and Southern California.

Gregory Rice Princeton N. 1 Upy Notre Police Foraxt Ulaw Oklahoma Layle Zamperini Southern California ASA Mason Chronister Lnlveretty Maryland iMleholder Walter J. Mohl Wisconsin University Ce

Softball Rosters Due as Commissioners Announce Deadline

Misennia and Glase A and A routers in Montana announce rosters must be transmitted by a set date. Early submission is required for district and state softball tournaments. no rosters, players, or teams will be scheduled for play without proper filings. A state AA softball tournament is planned for Livingston, with games on the 24th through the 28th.

Misennia ry—Bette Hall Glase A&a Routers Montana Livingston Rum Billings Glasgow Davlalanta

Pro pointers from a former Open champion on golf swing repair

The former Open champion explains backswings and swing length. He notes his back problems cost time and effort, and describes how lengthening the backswing to the horizontal position helps. He advises watching the clubhead in the corner of the left eye and practicing until it becomes automatic.

Dulra Ewiger New York

Blusin dominates with new marks at IC4A/Intercollegiate meet

Cambridge reports heavy rain as 28 teams from 12 colleges compete. Al Blusin of Ganngatown Giant shatters records in the shot put and discus, surpassing 1934 marks set by Stanford's Jann Lyman by inches. Penn State, Cornell, Harvard, Manhattan and California also qualify finalists.

Cambridge Mass al Blusin Ganngatown Collesea Shilo Yale Penneyitania Pittsburgh Pennsylvania State Cornell Harvard Manhattan California University of California Blows Jann Lyman Stanford

Montana Shooters Dominate Idaho Trap Meet

Sun Valley Idaho May sunshine sees J C Gray of Nampa win the Close A 36 yard event with 199 of 200. Dillon Monts W E H Tatenet takes Class B with 198 hits. C L Royer wins Class D at 183. A E Rood of Halse claims 92 of 100 in Doudiea Boners. Frank Trash of Portland Ore leads out of state doubles with 96. Ted Ronfro Missoula and W S Henkle Portland post 94. Meet continues tomorrow.

Sun Valley Idaho J. C. Gray Nampa Kappkoot Gray W. E H. Tatenet Dillon Mont C. L. Royer Alse Dilton Doudiea Boners A. E. Rood Halse Frank Trash Fortland Ore Troeh Ted Ronfro Missoula Ned Henkle Tortland

Carroll No 1 Defeats Bankers 7 to 6 in Closest Tourney Game

Carroll No 1 edged the Bankers 7 to 6 in a tightly contested Cleveland city baseball tourney clash. After seven innings the score was tied and an extra frame decided the winner as Carroll No 1 notched seven hits to Bankers one. Errors were few as both teams played solid defense with singles by Sela and others contributing to the close finish.

Carroll Bankers Fininga Sela Abemarives

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