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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1941

Page

13

Missoula Nicks Helena 2 to 1 in Opener

Missoula edged Helena 2 to 1 at East Helena park to stay atop the Montana State league standings. Purcell pitched well for Helena, but Missoula benefited from key hits and a late rally as rugged slugging from Szakash, Ruffcorn, and Olson boosted the visitors. A second game in the series is set for 1:30 this afternoon with Max Rachac hoping for a repeat effort.

Missoula Helena East Helena Park Montana Missoulians Max Rachac Talon Tran Purcell George Butfcorn Ricinus Purcell Durant Rathjen Blahnik Sullivan Ruffcorn Ole Geneth Leo Schneider Niklas Leskick Ray Olson Szakash Eédis Rarbier Mises Spaguer Tikely Durante Rathien Blahaik Ruthorly Dussonla Bathjen Olsom Sie Binhawe Ruff Plitcher Quammen Rufinatn Purcell Uni Pires Danner Jones

Economical Cards Outdo Spendthrift in Open Golf Duel

In a Los Angeles Open final, Dudley gambled $52,000 on a risky 445 yard shot at Wishtoa Country Club. A misstrike could have cost $1,500, but the Augusta National pro connected on a precise pitch to the green, clearing a ditch and avoiding trouble to win $3,000, after a tense finish near the green and tree hazards.

Art Krenz NEA Serrvice Ed Dbopley Q Tith Itmas Wishtoa Country Club Dudley Iran Augusta National Goitels Iit

National League Leaders Are Sharp Contrast

National League leaders show contrast as managers Rickey, Hadon, and MacPhail pursue different methods. The Cardinals, praised for scouting and tight budgets, lean on economical operations. Brooklyns MacPhail splurges on talent, while Rickey keeps players controlled on a time schedule.

National League Harry Grayson NEA St. Louis Sencar i Mixuel Gonzales Mista Rick Sid Keener Cardinals Cincinnati Sam Hieadon Branch Rickey Bowie Algo Larry MacPhail Brooklyus Tom Yawkey Louis Hickey Dal Rickey Southworth Durocher Greadon Rickey Ultra Conserra Billy Southworth Billy the Nid Liscona

The Big Red Bird and Dodgers Clash Preview

A vintage baseball preview centers on the St Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers. It highlights Dodgers manager Leo Durocher’s fiery leadership and tapes of old Gas-House Gang tactics, while Cardinals pitchers and hitters like Enos Slaughter and Johnny Mize loom as a tough counter. Mancuso’s comeback behind the plate and Slaughter’s power are noted as key frontline factors.

Simmy Brown Terry Moora Dence Leo Durocher Dodgers Frank Friceh Red Blazers Lappy Diochei Durocher Gay Blade Trent Row Johnny iMize Bnos Slaughter Jimmy Brown Terry Moore Country Slaughter Frank Crests Martin Marion Calcrie Lwather Cooper Don Padgett Enos Gus Mancuso Yyoung Red Bird Mancuso Mike Slaughter Brooklyns Sportsman's Park Stars MacPhail Herman Coaker Triplett Cardinal Crespi Cardinals Craspi Jimmy Brows Greepy Crespi

Level Best Wins Coaching Club Race at Belmont

Level Best, Crown Price heir and 2-year-old filly champion, captured the 25th Coaching Club Oaks at Belmont Park amid a stretch duel with Dark Discovery and Harvard Square close behind. Nasva Was and Rouenwood trailed in the three-horse field as winners and placings reflected a tense Belmont stakes scene.

New York Level Best Equippise Iretain Belmont Park King Cole Crown Price Winklaway Crispin Oglebay Hing Cole Arnold Hanger Harvard Square Levell J. A. Bell, Jr Breckenridge Long Nasva Wong Cole Ogden Phipps Harm Whurlaway W. H. Lahouteana Rounewood

Baseball's Big Six Standout Performers This Season

AP notes top players across leagues with leading totals in home runs and runs batted in. Highlights include Slaughter and Ott among National League leaders, and Kell er and Gordy in American League RBI lists. Teams like the Red Sox, Yankees, and Cubs dominate the scoring charts.

Associated Press Grub Gabr Pet Wiliams Red Sox Ade Dickei Yankees Relson Doers Gronia Hack Cubs SR Slaughter Gerdinols York Detroit Jidolas Keller New York Gordy Nicholson Chicago New Mearo St. Louis

New York Rivalry Sparks ICAAAA Track Showdown

New York University led by Leslia Mach Mitchell captured the mile relay and team title at Triborough Stadium as Penn State and Rhode Island trailed. Greg Rice ran a standout leg in the 6 mile event, while Indianapolis speedway prize money and car show details followed with mixed results.

New York Leslia Machlitchell New York University Triborough Stadium Violeta Wanls Mac Mitchell Cam Pittsburgh Secord Penn State Rhode Island Mas Mitchell Indianapolis Hhat Norwood Laidjey al Blazis Georgetown Floyd Davis Springfield Til Mauri Rose Ingram Dinapolis Greg Rice Moore Ralph Schwarzkopf Ruoge Michigan Melvyern Speedway Trott Indiana Davis Hose Schwarzkopf Frutt

Sacramento Jaycee Wins Denver National Meet

Sacramento Junior College won the National Junior College track meet with 6 points, defeating Compton, Santa Ana, Salinas, and Pasadena. JonBatiste led with 29 points, three meet records were set, and Sacramento topped the field in Denver.

Sacramento Jaycee Denver Sacramento Junior College Compton Junior College California Santa Ara Salinas Pasadena Jon Batiste

Grover Klemmer Ties World Record at Coast Track Meet

Berkeley May 31 Grover Klemmer of the University of California tied the world record in the 440 yard dash with a 46.4 second clocking at the Pacific Coast Conference championships earning individual honors. USC won the team title with 73 points, Cal 48.5, Stanford and Washington State tied for third with 24 each.

Grover Klemmer Russ Newland Berkeley Calif University of U.S.C. Trojans Dean Cromwell University of California Stanford Washington State Idaho UCLA Washington Oregon Montana Oregon State Eugene Swanzey Carl Merrice U.S.C Swanzey Merritt Blemmer Les Steers Onches Phil Leibowlis Idghe Mead Far West

Battle Colors Wins Will Rogers as Woolf Pilots Him

Battle Colors, a chestnut gelding owned by Edward M. Moore of Wyoming, defeated Tiyal in the Will Rogers Memorial handicap at Hollywood Park before 30,000 fans. Georgie Weoli rode the winner as Strong Arm led briefly, with the Derby hopes hinging on July 12. Wagering approached $138,000.

Los Angeles Battle Colors Sight Tiyal Hollywood Park Edward M. Moore Wyoming Weoli

Helena Squad Clinches Fifth Straight Missoula Invitational Title

In Missoula on May 1 a Helena team shot 96 percent over 54 holes to win the tenth invitational golf tournament at the Country Club. Souilipaw Dave Pailagerala of Livingston earned media honors with a 232 total and a low 36 for nine holes, as Missoula led team scores and several individual figures followed.

Missoula Psi Souilipaw Dave Pailagerala Livingston Fitzgerald Robert Anderson Charles Magner Great Falls Eugene Jones Soula I. L. Higbee Billings P. J. Hyans Helena Steve Seaman Butte Paul Aversoh Butte Highlands Madison Jones Butte Country Club Bulls Highlands Hamilton State University Polson Salur Jay

Montana Athletes Named to All Star Coast Team

Berkeley Calif May 81 9 Clawson Montana discus thrower and Ueland or Patchanks Montana quarternamiles will represent their school on the Pacific Coast conference all star squad selected by coaches to clash with a Big Ten squad. The annual track and field meet will be in Los Angeles the night of June 17. Bil Hayward of the University of Oregon was named coach of the coast team. All 10 circuit members represented.

Berkeley Calif Clawson Montana Ueland Patvhanks Pacific Cosel Big Ten Los Angeles Bil Hayward University of Oregon

Trans-Mississippi Championship Won by Mrs. Mann

Hassell Mann of Omaha won the Trans Mississip pi golf championship today defeating Mary Agnes Wall of Menomines in Michigan one up in 38 holes. The report notes a Benton style break in the Burma read sentence and mentions mountain passes and Rorkang schlads.

Trans-Mississippi Mann Houston Tex Hassell Mann Omaha Wanlen Mary Agnes Wall Menomines Mieh Burma

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