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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1940

Page

8

Missoula Tops Butte as Great Falls Gains Ground

In a Montana State Baseball League week, Missoula defeated Butte 6 to 2 at the Mining City, lifting Missoula from the cellar toward Helena’s pace. Great Falls split with East Helena, while East Helena and Helena both won, keeping the tight standings alive ahead of a busy midweek and weekend slate.

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Coast League standings snapshot and team records

San Francisco leads the Coast League at 19-5 with Sacramento at .500 as Ben Diero carries a 16-0 personal mark. Los Angeles sits 1-3, Beattie 4-4, Hollywood 1-0, Oakland at 8 losses, and Portland 4-2 in the latest tally.

Ben Diero Sos Angeles Beattie Hollywood Oakland Portland

Missoula Pirates Defeat Butte to Lead Montana Baseball Race

Missoula remains league leader after a 6-2 win over the Butte Copper Sox. Lou Olsen anchored the attack with Garden City support from shortstop Rigs, while Letty Mahlon Netleton struggled for Butte and walked early. Spear homered for Butte, with Orlich contributing a double and two singles.

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Boxing Program In Coming Week

Boxing action unfolds this week headlined by Billy Conn defending his light heavy title against Gun Lerno vich in a 16 round bout at Olympia Stadium Detroit on Wednesday night. Also on the card Pat Comisky seeks revenge after a recent decision loss at Madison Square Garden.

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Poor Hogan Practices After Qualification Snub

Cleveland June 2. Ben Hogan, mired in a poor showing and failing to qualify for the open championship, vows to practice furiously. He scrambles for a chance at Canterbury Gate clubs as Frank Brantac of New York vowed to back his effort, with a crowd watching the afternoon session.

Cleveland Ben Hogan Canterbury Ben Frank New York

Simonich Contract Renewed For Another Year At Carroll College

Carroll College announces the contract renewal of Hdward F. Simonich as director of athletics for 1440-41. Simonich, a former Notre Dame star, has built a strong program at Hilltop, with the 1738 football season noted for a 50 percent win rate and a second-place conference finish. Plans for 1940 include football schedule, intramural basketball, and a rising track squad under Simonich, aiming for a conference title and strong showings at Bilnse carnival.

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Red Sox Split With White Sox as Foxx Homers in 10-8 Nightcap

Boston and Chicago split a doubleheader with the Red Sox winning the second game 10 to 8 after Jimmy Foxx belted his 13th homer of the season. Ted Lyons earned his 225th major league win in the opener for Chicago as the Sox were held to six scattered hits.

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Standings and upcoming MLB games by league yesterday and today

The National League shows Brooklyn 3-2 Chicago 2-1 Cincinnati 22-0 Boston 1-2 Pittsburgh 2-8 New York 1-7 second game ended early due to law. Philadelphia 4-2 St. Louis 2-9. American League results list New York 18-11 St. Louis 4-1 Cleveland 7-8 Philadelphia gia! second game ended early. Chicago 6-8 Reaton 0-10. Today’s games in New York include pitchers listed for multiple matchups with notable notes on schedule. Scheduled contests feature St Louis at New York Niggel ing versus Donald, Cleveland at Philadelphia Nar nar versus Dean, Detroit at Washington New houser or Garalca at Leonard, Chicago at Boston Dietrich versus Hash, Boston at Cleveland Sullivan versus Darringer, Brooklyn at Chicago Casey versus Paaseuul, New York at Pittsburgh Labri jean versus Butcher. Only games scheduled.

Washington Meer Senators Barole McConky Mark Greenberg Detroit Masbiaia Bartell MrCeaky Hudson Innines X. Rn Mccasky Greenbere York Hicems Treaty Case Walker Bonure Barty Mocdworth Arrere Tebbett Ripodworth Porahl Runa Greenbure McConky Trout Honurs Fars Potahl Case Uastell Cane Bonure Farls Banura Bonuta Bages Detroih Balleott Mantensui Madson Menton Athy Benton Lin Manteaguda Hug Harms Tnt Benton Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Boston Pittsbursh New York End Sunday Law Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland Suseidey Law Reaton Bt. Louis Niggeling Donald Phiadelphia Milnar Dean Newhouser Garalca Leonard Hoston Dietrich Hash Sullivan Darringer Obleaxs Casey Paaseuul Pitsburgh Labrijean Butcher St. Louise AOS Vas Clacionail Bucky Walters Cipeboat Reds Boston Bays Dick Mericknan Bucky Jim Turner Joe Beggs Sebastian Sisil Johnny Rizzo Johnny

Helena girl wins Blagier Park ski meet

Glaciar National Park hosts the annual inter national ski tournament with Aliee Riley of Telona taking first in the women’s downhill. D Connolly of Wallace, Idaho, wins the men’s downhill. Several competitors from Calgary to Anaconda show strong runs in slalom and other events as spectators exceed 2,460 at Losan Pass.

York Aliee Riley Telona Glaciar National Park D. Connolly Wallace Idaho Armatcong Cnngery Alin Wickwar Ted Thorann Prenting Great Falls Cammbolt Armatrong Calgary Wheaccond Riss Anaconda Wailnse Losan Pass

Helena Teams Far Back in Missoula Golf Tournament

In Missoula the ninth Missoula Spring Invitation concluded with rain and disrupted play. Missoula Country Club No. 1 won team honors with a 936 stroke total, while individual leaders included Edward Chingke of Missoula at 226 and Paul Sechena at 227. Multiple clubs across Helena, Butte, and Missoula posted final scores, with several names and standings listed amid chaotic OCR.

Missoula Lenore Ratnalsing Missoula Country Club Last Fear Laurale Butte Country Butte Highlands Edward Ghiuske Missouri Paul Sechena Minner Gene Tones Butte Butt Country Club Holana Livingston Hriana Aureonda Garden City Community State University Deer Lodge Great Talis Meadow Hamilton Maurice Wedum Ghoteau Frank Knight Great Falls J. J. Kirby Bute Rica Nissanta Krolich Chinske Sechena

Intramural Sports Success At College

Paradelphia reports a college intramural program started after football was removed from the schedule. Officials called it a big success with 400 of the college's 500 students participating in sports from bicycle racing to ballroom dancing. Father Aloysian Travers, prefect of Mlacinithe, urged students to pursue athletic life as a right and necessity.

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Sparring Partner Worries Joe Lavin Ahead of Godoy Bout

Greenwood Lake N Y June 3 Joe Lavin trained for his June 30 return bout with Arturo Godoy. A sparring partner from Tomes River New Jersey named Joan Gatty aggressively pressured Lavin, crowding him and driving him into corners for two rounds, while Lavin remained unfazed by the confrontation.

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Portrait Of A Swell Guy In Baseball Circles

New York June 2 41 Portrait of manager Joe Cronin details his calm demeanor tough on the field and strong will in handling crowds. Chronology covers Cronin’s Boston Red Sox tenure, Washington Senators stint, marriage to Clark Gritty’s niece, and high value trade to the Red Sox in 1926 for Len Lary and cash.

Tolely Merriets Ath Lary Tends Radcliff Crosetti Knickerbocket Meller Dudeneio Dickéy Selkirk Musso Lrrore New York Ats Dalle Rome Merrie Porteatt Joseph Cronin Boston Red Sox Moe Borg Phas Nai Ferg Mt Fawkes Adiur Memorial Day Wrahington Walter Johnson Clark Grit Fith Geiltin Red Box Len Lary Tom Yawkey Tim Piteharn

Home Runs Avoethen League Wows Red Sox Trophy

A dramatic league moment features notable home runs that thrilled fans as teams chased a prized trophy. Star players Kohel and White deliver key plays amid a season of standout performances and spirited competition for the title.

Red Sox Kohel Navona

Dodgers Take Two From Cubs in Doubleheader

Dodgers sweep a Chicago doubleheader, winning 3 2 and 2 4 as Clemons leads the pitching from starter to finish. Beating Chicago twice, Brooklyn gains a full game on Cincinnati in the standings with strong late offense and errorless defense.

Dodgers CUBS REDS BEES Boston

R B I Foxx and Red Lead Scoring Line in AFL Action

Ambiguous box score snippet shows Foxx and Red with RBIs amid American Association results. Scores include Columbus 4 0 Milwaukee 7 0 Kansas City 24 St Paul Minnesota Indianapolis 4 Louisville 7. Names Danning Glanta Luther Lombardi and Walker appear as players across multiple clubs.

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