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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1939

Page

12

Legion Park To Be Site Of Contests Amid Weather Disruptions

Local Helene Merchants and Rocky Mountaineers faced postponements as heavy rain forced cancellation of evening contests at Legion Park. Helena plans a two game Missoula series with the Diversity Store team and hosts Benner Lumberjacks Sunday after a 2:30 start at Legion Park.

Helena Baseball League Helena Legion Park Rocky Mountain Helene Merchants Rocky Mountaineers Onot East Helena Montana Poeelbin Missoula Misatla Ken Rigler Marr Kaviel Moore Benner Dick White Ban Lesion Helene Ball Fangure Cully Meleia Soloptuy SniesouTa

Golden Bears Pick to Take Big Regatta

A derailed scramble of OCR reads about Golden Bears and a major regatta. It mentions William and Rowing, a varsity race, and comparisons to Washington. The text is garbled with stray names and fragments, but indicates Golden Bears approaching a significant competition and notes a close run against Washington.

Golden Bears

Gehrig Awaiting Result of Exam in Mayo Clinic Visit

Loy Gehrig, hired Mayo specialist, is awaiting exam results. He arrived with a team to begin a clinic routine, but indications suggested a possible answer by tomorrow. The veteran Yankes pitcher remains in good spirits during the medical visit.

Gehrig Minn Loy Gehrig Mayo Yarkes Aiigger

Big Six Baiting and Kinntche McQuinn Result

Fragmentary OCR text shows a local sports brief referencing Big Six baiting events, names such as Kinntche McQuinn and references to scores around 48 to 60. Details are incomplete but indicate a high school or college competition with multiple players and teams.

Erratic Hurler Shines With Ohio Team In Spring Play

AP reports a fluky pitcher shows solid form with an Ohio club as he works through early season starts. The piece notes his past season with the Rennes Cup organization, a 2–7 record, and mentions his improving control and tempo on the mound amid a rugged pro ball slate.

Bobby Riggs Shines In French Nets Singles Final

Paris June 15 Bobby Riggs, as anticipated, advanced to the singles final at the French championships. The Chicagoan, 21, defeated Otto Sziget for Hungary 9-3 6-0 6-4 and teamed with Cooke of Portland to reach the doubles final. They lost to Borotra and Aragonon as France’s famed foursome controlled the match. mixed doubles saw Riggs and Mrs. Fahyan beat Goldachmidt and Smith to enter the finals.

Paris Bobby Riggs Atenia Champlonsiins Inday Witt Jacques Aragnon France Borotra Arugnon Clasay Borotra Arignon Henri Cochet Rene LaCouta Youre Aga Bobby Onaka Non McNeill Okikoma City Conk Sarah Palfrey Fahyan Brookline Maas Jacqualius Goldachmidt Frane Gene Smith California

Lefty Larry French Shown From Giant Slump Near Win Over Cubs

In Chicago on June 18 New York Giants pitcher Lefty Larry French pitched six solid innings before a seventh inning surge by Chicago Cubs erased a 7 2 deficit. Hank Leiber hit a seventh inning homer for New York, but the Cubs fell 7 4 as Walter Brown earned the win.

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American Association Row Recap Amidst Seasonal Shifts

The record lists multiple teams and players across the American Association and Midwest circuit, highlighting matchups and lineups such as Louisville and Minneapolis crews, with performances by Rays, Mitchinson, Mackie, and Denning. The snippet notes an eleven inning Kansas City contest and players Andrews, Broper, Ronham, and Riddis in a tense late game, signaling a robust winter schedule.

Columbus Kansas City Whelnire Andrews Broper Ronham Riddis McCullough

Stars Gather in Los for Field Meet With Woodruff Not Entering 440

In Los Angeles the field meet opens as coaches from about 60 schools gather to map plans for tomorrow. Pitt’s Woodruff has arrived after a trip from the East, intends to defend NCAA 880 title elsewhere and will not run the 440. Notables include Howard Upton, Erwin Millery, Wilbur Greer, and Edward Durke, with weather calm and prelim heats slated for tomorrow.

Los Woodruff Los Angeles Artival Additional Stars Strengthy Entrty Rolls Pittsloeh John Woodrutt Pitt Princeton Wondritt NCA Aga Howard Upton Erwin Millery Routham California Wilbur Greer Michigan State Greer Dong Marquatte Edward Durke Nulion Ted Centra Don Smith

Jeanne Cline Advances In Golf At Fifteen

In St Louis on June 15 fif teen year old Jeanne Cline advanced in the women’s Weeleven golf tournament defeating Dorothy Fowler the giant killer in the first round. Misa Foster of Springfield beat Nelon Hicha Hard to reach the semis and faced Virginia Poup while Helen Dettweller of Washington DC survived as the only pro remaining. Beatrice Barratt and Phyllis Buchanan also moved toward the quarterfinals with tight matches as organizers praised the young player’s dash and spirit.

St. Louis Dune Jenne Cline Dioorameton Dorothy Fowler Weeleven Misa Foster Springfield Nelon Hicha Hard Woodmere N. C Virginia Poup St Louis Nina Helen Dettweller Washington, D.C Mina Dettweller Surers Zalf Birnley Ann John Chicago Hustiens Ares Kirdins Beatrice Barratt Minneapolis War Phylle Buchanan Den Mra Sam Israel New Otlensis Som Hila Mac Williamn Chione

Helena Second Team Faces Golden Messengers Today

The Helena second team meets the Golden Messengers in an Anedal game at five p.m. today at Helena ball park. Sponsored by Great Falls Breweries, the Wart Helena accounts report a strong season with Beyer and Butler expected to key for the Messengers.

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Softball Forfeit and Protest Tie Contested Games

A protested softball game ended in a forfeit at Carroll lot with Helena Boosters securing a 6 6 decision while State Nursery lost 9 2 to Telephone Company. The forfeit arose after an umpire ruled a forced play and a nursery player was sent to the showers. Officials meeting minutes reference the protest and sequence of events.

Carroll Lot Helena Boostern EAMG Federal Reserve Bankera Triaphona State Nursery Federal Reserve Telens Boosters Commlenton Helena Tuvstora Wedera Haviman Raymond Nateberhete Nurcery Temn Tnt Tinemen Herainen Rearcy Auckland Ornery Telenhona Ce Land Wright

Standings From Yesterday's Baseball Games

National Leagues results show New York seven to four over Chicago and Brooklyn eighty one to three over St Louis. Boston lost to Millburgs while Philadelphia beat Chetnalds. American League games list Detroit six Boston three and Chicago six to four over Washington. Tonight Cleveland visits New York and Detroit goes to Boston with Chicago at Washington and St Louis at Philadelphia. National league features New York at Chicago and Brooklyn at St Louis with Boston at Philadelphia.

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World Series Era Batting Fragments Reflect 1938 Season

The garbled report references Runs Batted In figures for players Greenberg and Reda, Walker and Bax, with mentions of McCormick Goodman and Rede in a National League context. It notes July 1938 totals and compares passenger counts across months, indicating a fragmented box of data from a US baseball period.

Tribe Blanks Yanks in Pitchers Duel at Cleaveland

New York and Cleveland played a drab four inning game in which Letty Romex and Mel Harder matched zeroes through four. Cleveland capitalized on a double play chain and selective hitting, with Gene Sopranos? scoring on a Tom Henrich error and a Joe DiMaggio single. The only real highlight was a Gomez double, but no score resulted.

New York Hp Niain Letty Romex Mel Harder Fayer Yonkers Cleves Land Smithins Arder Tom Henrich Joe diMaggio Tivarich Hill Dickey Npinn Senor Gomez Himsclf Marder Harry Elsenstat

Home Runs American Stars Shine in Wide Open Contest

The matchup features Greenberg and Selkirk for the Yankees with strong batting bursts by AMERICAN 11 players and notable performances from Tigray RFoix and Wed Sor as the crowd sees tense, high scoring action across the park.

Greenberg Tigray Selkirk

Prepping for Par Aided by Erratic Stroke Mechanics

A garbled description outlines an athlete attempting a golf or ball sport swing. The text describes leg and foot positioning, arm movement, and a follow through, mentioning the left foot, right hand, and a shot just behind the ball. Readable fragments suggest a focus on technique and stance.

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Haig Leads In Toledo Four-Ball Title Chase

In the fifth annual near ness four ball matches Haig’s team, with Hagen and others, led after the opening round in Toledo. Waller Hagen sparked a comeback, while Horton Smith and Sam Snead posted solid scores. The event features 16 teams in 18 hole match play rounds with team totals carrying over and prizes totaling 5,200 in gold.

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Sensational Moe Arnovich Captures Spotlight On Diamond

New York June 16. Phillies outfielder Moe Arnovich, a Superior High School product, rockets to prominence with a .393 hitting pace and strong power. Analysts credit night-swing improvement and early league success while opponents note his quick wrist and punchy drives. Medwick’s praise hints at Arnovich becoming a key bat in Philadelphia’s starting lineup.

Pruman Moe Wan University of Nebraska Tle Armovich Medwick

Major Deals by Pirates and Browns Shock Trade Season

Pitzburgh Pirates acquire Bible Fletcher from Beaton Bees in exchange for Willam Jernon and Schunter amid a flurry of late trades. St. Louis Browns ship Mel Almada to Brooklyn, while efforts to land two pitchers before midnight prove waning. International arms and motorized output dominate postwar trade tides.

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