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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1941

Page

8

Whirlaway Poised to Deliver Belmont Triple Crown Heading

Four rivals join Whirlaway for the Belmont Stakes as the horse seeks a historic triple crown. Whirlaway, odds on favorite at 1 to 4, aims to add about $40,000 to his earnings and become the fifth horse to win the sequence after War Admiral and prior greats. The field includes Robert Morris, Itabo, and Yankee Chance among 47 possible entrants, with payouts totaling over $5,060 for second place and more. The Belmont offers a slim field, continuing Whirlaway’s dominance after Derby and Preakness wins.

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Warneke Wins Sixth With 8-1 Card, Braves Beaten

Lon Warneke pitched six solid innings and allowed six hits as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Boston Braves 8-1. Jimmy Brown and Gene Moore provided key hits late, with Marlon's standout play preventing a late Braves rally. The win gave Warneke his sixth victory of the campaign in a duel with Manny Salvo.

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Baseball's Big Six Named Across Leagues

The list highlights top players from York and New York clubs with names such as Johnson Heath Williams Ott Camilli Istrehoteca Keller Campbell Gordon Nicholson and Moore. Regions referenced include Detroit Cleveland Boston Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis and New York in this mixed lineup.

York Detroit Johnson Athletics Heath Cleveland Williams Boston National Ott New York Camilli Brooklyn Istrehoteca Chicago

Three Way Tie for Top at Helene Gun Club Twilight Shoot

Three gunners Smith Fritz and Hale tied for high score in a twilight 25 birds event at Helene Gun Club Thursday night as 15 participants braved poor weather. Mickey Carlson led scoring with 69 of 76 as next meet is set for next Thursday at 6:50.

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Cleveland Feller shines as Indians beat Athletics in strong run

Cleveland rides Bob Feller to a 12th win of the season over the Philadelphia Athletics. Rapid Robert pitched his seventh win in succession with his fourth shutout, striking out 11 for a 101 season total and no walks. The Indians pull two games ahead of the White Sox as Lou Boudreau and Ken Keltner help trigger a decisive eighth inning run with a wild Beckman error.

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Major Teague baseball standings and key results

Fridays results show Pittsburgh 5-4 New York 4-3 St Louis 3 Boston 1 Cincinnati 7 Philadelphia 0 Chicago 3 Brooklyn 4. American games Boston 6 Chicago 3 Detroit 11 Washington 8. Tomorrow’s matchups include New York at St Louis and Cincinnati at Brooklyn with notable pitchers listed. Wright Hoag notes tough wood quality with Foxx Williams among leading hitters and Dobson winning pitcher.

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Storms Break Up Play in Texas Tourney

After two days of rain and delays at Colonial, a four way tie for the lead at 144 strokes emerged among Craig Wood Clayton Heafner Denny Shule and Langdon Liddle at the U S Open halfway mark. Paul Runyan 146 and Sam Snead 147 were among tight chasing pack as wind rain and lightning disrupted play and Johnny Mozzis paused to finish at dawn tomorrow.

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Andersons Rout Boosters In Class AA Softball Clash

Andersons hammered the Boosters 17 to 3 at Legion Park in a Class AA showdown. Harrell pitched superbly for Andersons while Boosters were tagged early and often. The Capitol club beat the Demons 13 to 12 in a high scoring pitcher’s duel aided by 14 walks. Notable names mentioned include James, O Leary, Burgess, Clinton Christianson, Ryan, Clayton Christianson and others amid a reset of several veteran stars.

Andersons Boosters Legion Park Harrell Clothiers Mmeaodenhall Martello Mendenhell Davis Hollow Capitol Club Demons Capitol James O'Leary Burgess Clinton Christiansou Ryan Clayton Christianson

Butte Copper Sox To Play Here Sunday Afternoon

Helena hosts the Butte Copper Sox at the Mast Helena baseball plant Sunday afternoon in a regular Montana State League game against the Vigilantes. East Helena and Missoula also clash as titles race tightens with two games this evening and Sunday.

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