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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1940

Page

13

Al Todds Homer Lifts Cubs In 12th Inning Victory

Al Todds homer in the 12th gave the Chicago Cubs a 4 3 victory over the slipping Brooklyn Dodgers. The Dodgers had tied the game in the sixth with a three run blast but lost Harold Pee Wee Keene to a head injury. Dodgers drop three games behind the league leading Reds as Mooty pitched well in relief and Raffensberger struggled after a long day.

Chicago Jude al Todd Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Outfit Dodges Allen Szak Clocneth Rede Lnale Cineay Harold Pee-Wee) Keene Bellef Jake Mooty Heese John F. Davis Mooty Ken Raffensberger Mobdty Fitess Pattia Raat Dodgers Raffensberger Erole Koy Joe Voamik Cookie Lavagatti Joe Gallagher Roy Billy Herman Cub Jimmy Gleecou Hank Leiber Tex Carleton Bill Nicholson Gleeson Lather Brooklyn Tattansberger Levesalley Glerant Leiber Muna Kay Lavagelto Gal- Yaglios Mermutis Nicuoluon Hvarell Todd Homo Ruha Merminy Daubin Ping Mancuso Bares Brooklzin A béliz—Gerleton Robles Prestnel Maffensberaer Lon Fing Ditcher Premnell

Scarcity of three-sport stars strains major athletics

A historic look at athletes who excel in football basketball and track or baseball across colleges. Notable multi-sport figures include Banks McFadden Clemson, Erwin Prange Iowa, and Harlan Gustafson Penn State, each earning All-America honors in multiple codes.

Banks McFadden Clemada Erwin Prange Iowa Harlan Gustafson Clemson Tigers Boston College Waneball Gustafson Jackie Hobinon UCTA Mack Robinson Jackie Raoning Dms Bobby Motra Texas Moers Ian Inset Upper Let Appet Vighé Inset Pennsylvania Ervin Prasne Center Uiset Ottawa

Belmont Park Race Takes Dramatic Turn at Belmont Park

At Belmont Park on June 1 Damaged Goods led 3 year olds in a strong stretch rally to win the Acorn stakes for a $12,500 purse, with Boxetown second and Dipay Doodle close behind in a thrilling finish. Maxwell Howard’s Just Lead led early in the Raceben handicap where Jay Jays faltered and Straight Lead nosed out.

New York Damaged Goods Amsack Belmont Park Benjamain New Orleans George D. Widener V. Waittey Dipay Doodle Tha Chiat Maxwell Howard Allka Howard Beace Jay Jay Parker Corning

Yesterday's Baseball Results and Today’s Schedule Summary

Yesterday in the American League scores showed Detroit 32 and various losses to Washington and others. Today’s games list Detroit at Washington, Cleveland at Philadelphia, St. Louis at New York, Chicago at Boston, Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, and Philadelphia at St. Louis with minor league results for Columbus and Toledo in the American Association.

Toles Totwe Mulcahy Orenup Ghnun Lake Martin Mops Mudge Arror Oennn Youne Oreneo Braughier Owen Medwick Alwudd Slain Xul Thy Padeett Amnovich Tro Bess Nerty Hupp Klein Amay Dalenhy Wroesn Manan Philadelphia St. Lows Oh Mulcahy McGre Russell i Jiith Shpun Maleeby Russell Clarinnati Boston Bees Gene Thompson Bees Frank McCormick Mike Lombardi Bill Posede Lombardi Anpira Stewart Ernie McCormick Stewart al Lopez Casey Stengel Rets Frank Frey Lonnia Frey Harry Craft Tony Cucinalia Horton Otembardie Onesineliate AlMyergeo TV Azao Wowor Moore van Craft Cormick Ettore Frey Cucelhelio Miller de Maisel NcCarmick Myern McCormt Boston Cincinnall Busom Halle Oll Potedel Cincinnati Brooklyn York Chicago St. Louis Vy Hoxton Pittaburgh Philadelpnia Cleveland New York St. Louis Detroit Washington Brooklyns Bt. Tools New York-Pittaburah Vale Monteagudo Clavaland Philadelphis Fuller Naymick Va. Kean Potter St. Lews Harriw Kennedy McQuin Lyons Galehouse Butland Wynett Ramsin Lee Olwen Pittsburgh Schumacher Melton Nietva Kiloger Brown Beaton Cincingnati Ersickeon Pléchora Walter Turner Philedelphis St. Louia Beck Smoll Ve Rowman Lanter Banton Ghidhgo A Senators Junn Croft Buck Newtam Tigers Witla Hudlin Nata Jon Krakauskes Bucky Jacobs Huchin Peete Newsom Alicrake'kas Weel Jacobs Dasere Krakanakas Benre Ey Wannington Bartell McCanky Groenbers Yorke Higeins Bullivan & Newsom Wola Bary Wal. Etters Droodworth Greehbere Case Hune Reen. Org Campbell Martell Gomineer Newson Walker Wart Caz McGosky McCorky

Leiber Leads NL Batting Surprise In Big League Chase

Washington report notes Hank Leiber climbing to the league lead in total hits with 48 for the season, edging past Dan Ring and others as Danning, Mize, and Walkar remain top threats. The piece highlights Leiber’s resurgence after early career setbacks and tracks June batting standings and homers.

Hank Leiber New York Harry Danning Johnny Mize Leiber Rane Hattad Ted Billy Werber Cincinarti Mizé Glante Bobby Fuller Chicago Cute Legua Dan Disio Walkar

Strong Outfield Keeps Red Sox at Top of American

Boston relies on a productive outfield led by Joe Cronin and teammates Low, Klopsche Florey, and others as they steer the Red Sox to the league's best batting pace. Finney reaches 10 wins, Williams hits a .70 mark, and Cramer climbs to . Shawl?

Red Sox Chicago Jina Tay Deaton tReca Joe Cronin Low Klopsche Florey Agayon 2A Dom Dibtaggia Ted Wilellama Noger Cramer Finney Williame Cramer Rip Radcliff St. Louie Tratia Finney Frank Mayes Philadelphia Bia Ray Jag St. and Taft Wright Hal Trosky Cleveland Beaton Jimmy Forexto Baeh Bes Pax

Louis and Goody in Training for Battle

New York June 1 Arjuna Godoy and Louis enter a serious training phase for the heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium on June 20. Louis in Greenwood Lake camp with six rounds against four sparring partners. Scholz and O Garry pressed the champion during practice as the work intensified. Oviey called for two more partners for four rounds, while references describe mound leaders and season standings among various players. The Yankees and Indians headlines mix with season stats as teams push toward the big duel.

New York Chamaiun Joy Louis Arjura Godoy Yankee Stadium Yonta Greenwood Lake Knit Scholz Joe O'Garry Cuihan Flrat Joe Oviey Sen Cleveland Al'Stalin Southpaw Hob Feller al Mmnar Atx Lou Boston Thia

Red Sox edge White Sox as Foxx hits 12th homer

Boston opens home stand with a 2 1 victory over Chicago behind Miskay Harris pitching and Jimmy Foxx delivering his 12th homer and 41st RBI. Ted Williams added a run with a first-inning single as Knott worked against Harris and Doerr sealed the final out. Yanks top Browns in New York.

Boston Miskay Harris Boston Red Chicago White Sox Jimmy Foxx Jack Knott Ted Williams Foxx Kite Harris Ona Aceat Clcego Mike Kreevich Jef Tail Wright Waspfield Luka Appling Larry Ropenthal Adie Ted Ted Walslama Wilh Ranna- Yona Eric Mc-Nala Bobby Doerr Tommy Turner Choad Adi Wribbh Knott Innines Rome Dobbin Darreth Foss Desauttle Cronin Bells Chicaro Anotoetn YANKS New York Tha Yanjroen St. Laure Browns Torch Club Tunnpiere George Selkirk Wmil Chmnbmymman John Mxnmer Bocker Olmeler Olbi Magsie Cf Tous Etn Swift Ath Angin Louis Pian Nich DiMaesio Rune McQuinn Berardin Hentekeswocker

Montana Coach Objects to Spring Football Prohibition

Miraoula Mont June 2 Douglas Fessenden Montana State football head opposes a proposed ban on spring football in the Pacific Coast Conference. Idaho coach Ted Bank notes the plan was discussed at Sun Valley meeting. Fessenden and other coaches consider spring drills essential for several schools including Montana. Black confirmed Governor of Farm Credit Administration in Washington.

Miraoula Mont Douglas Fessenden Montana State University Pacific Coast Ted Bank Idaho Black Washington Sonats Albert 8. Black Towa Farm Credit Administration

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