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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1939

Page

8

Helena Merchants Defeat Mountaineers to Lead League

Helena Merchants beat Mountaineers 4-2 helped by Gray’s strong pitching in a key league game. The win kept Helena atop the standings as Rocky Mountain Mountaineers struggled after an early rush. Sunday features the colorful Butte Colored Giants versus Helene in a notable exhibition at Fast Helena.

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Unclear text fragment on baseball players and teams

Fragmentary OCR reads like a baseball score or lineup with names such as Williams, Reds, Tigers, and Reds Lombardi. Lacks clear actions, dates, or teams to form a definite event. The piece appears to be a partial roster or recap with multiple garbled names.

Greg Rice Wins Two Mile and Narrowly Misses One Mile

At Milwaukee June 2 Notre Dame’s Greg Rice won the two mile race and finished strong in the mile, narrowly edged by Elray Holtean for second. The meet featured standout runs by Howard Borek and Don March with a Medley team title claimed by Marquette.

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Reds Triumph 4-0 as St Louis Drops Game

A damaged recap notes the Reds’ 4-0 victory over the Boston Beantown nine. Ernie Louthardt homered, and strong pitching blanked Boston through 11 innings of play.

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Unclear Sports Card Mix Leads to Fractured Report

AP dispatch covers boxing results with Jaynde Collins defeating Ford Smith in Reno, a Hollywood divorce notice for Madeleine Carroll and Ayoree Liam Gant, and ongoing Briga Manufacturing strike talks stalled with a 12 day old walkout.

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Belmont Stakes Bet Declares Johntown as Sure Winner

New York reports Belmont Stakes run today with Johntown touted as the likely winner. The field includes top turf runners and classic contenders like Challeden, Rednent Deine, and Wentwart, with betting strong showings for Widener's unbeaten Kidekerbaeken and A. Hostwiele's Boku With Zhuler. The race carries $50,000 in stakes as a key late spring program closes.

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Helena Shooters Stage Friday Twilight Practice

Several members of the Helena club plan workouts as they prepare for a state contest next month in Kutte. Twilight shoots are set for each Friday evening with participants meeting at the Viana at 6 50 and other locations noted.

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London and Detroit seek Olympic bids in wartime talks

London officials arrived in May for a conference of the International Olympic Committee as Britain bids for the 1944 Olympic Games. Detroit, Michigan, also joined the effort with a parallel bid and preparations underway despite ongoing wartime constraints.

London Britain Ty Andars Detroit Mich

Trade News Sparks Moves Across Baseball Leagues

The day brings multiple trade rumors and confirmations across major leagues. Yankees acquire Johnny Whitman and Marcum in a swap. Dodgers receive Corey, while Cleveland and Newark are tied to international moves. Gallagher eyes a report to New York as talks shift with Lefhatder and Mariun in play.

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New York May Lose Title Fight Prospects

A chaotic scene unfolds as plans for a June 28 boxing bout between Galento and Lombardo encounter regulatory and managerial disputes. Reports indicate possible relocation to Philadelphia and clashes with the New York State Athletic Commission. Key figures include Joe, Tony Galento, and manager Anak Joe Jurohe, amid confusion over licensing and eligibility.

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Life Wonten Author Writes Without Rest

Houlsa May Alcott, author of Life Wonten, pursued the work with relentless speed. She wrote for hours without pause, skipping meals as the project neared completion.

Houlsa May Alcott

Yankees Turn Big Guns Upon Poor Indians

The New York Yankees crushed Cleveland in a decisive game, blasting four Cleveland pitchers with aggressive hitting and scoring from multiple players. The Bronx Bombers accumulated runs through home runs and timely hits while Cleveland pitchers issued numerous walks, sustaining New York’s surge and widening the series gap.

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Standing of clubs and latest baseball results

Standing of clubs shows Testehdan’s results with New York 6 St Louis 2. One game only, American League scoreboard lists New York 17 to Cleveland by Chicago 7 and Washington 5. Detroit by Barton Philadelphia St Louis postponed. Tonight’s games: New York at Cleveland, Boston at Detroit, Washington at Chicago, Philadelphia at St Louis. National League features Cincinnati at Houston, St Louis at New York, Chicago at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at Pan American.

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Wright Eyes Strong Open Bid From Early Contender

Tommy Wright, a young pro from Knoxville, gains momentum after posting a record low qualifying score at the Mast Live course in Atlanta. He hopes the Philadelphia Open June 8-10 will confirm him as a rising golfer, following notable amateur successes in Tennessee. Wright credits his improved form as he seeks to capitalize on the National Open qualifying spotlight.

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Round Robin Play Led by R Guldahl

Round robin play led by R Guldahl with a 68 morning round. Guldahl sits tied for lead and tops field as action unfolds in New York on June 2. The event, a national open style format, features notable rivals and prize money up for grabs.

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Schedule for First Half Announced Helens Kotthell Association

Nine softball teams in the Helens Kotthell association will start pennant play Monday evening June 6 with a 6 15 opening double header at Carrall field. The Federal Reserve and Telephon teams open, with Anderson Clothing 2nd Western Life in the nightcap. The league includes Smthers-Widy Cafe Merchants State Nursery Dairymen and Montana Power.

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American Association Kansas Clix and Milwaukee Batumtuw

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Prepping for Par Power From Wrists

The article explains wrists transmit swing power to the club. Proper wrist action reduces jerky motion and body lurching, and avoids a fixed backswing point. Fully unleashing the wrists at the top is essential for generating power in the golf swing.

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