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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1941

Page

8

League Leaders Clash at East Helena This Evening

Missoula faces East Helena in a Montana State Baseball league showdown to force a first half split. East Helena backs starter Joe Serenar with Joe Langenius, aiming to stay top, while Missoula eyes a tie if they win. Butte hosts Helena Vigilantes as standings loom large across the weekend schedule.

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McGee Fiddles While Terry Burns No Edge in Deals With Rickey

Baseball columnist Harry Grayson recounts Branch Rickey's trades as McGee and Burns clash in the rumor mill. Rickey ships Daffy Dean to Sacramento while Harry Gumbert shines in St. Louis. A parade of deals, prices, and veteran stars illustrates the Cardinal front office strategy and rival owners wary of Rickey’s moves.

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Bill Lohrman Pitches Three-Hitter

Bill Lohrman pitched a three hit game leading the New York Giants to a 6 to 0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Giants scored in the first three innings and used nine walks by Reds to fuel the victory. JoJo Moore Burgess Whitehead and Lohrman delivered two-base hits as Lohrman allowed only one more runner past first. Vander Meer started for Cincinnati and was relieved by Junior Gene Thompson who walked four and loaded the bases before Lohrman closed out the game.

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Man in the Grown Derby and Helena Baseball Signs

The Montana State league gains prominence with John L. Slattery joining as vice president and Senator John L. Campbell leading the drive. Kenneth Johnson, Helena High alumnus and Carleton College junior, stars as a budding pitcher in a scene of growing local baseball enthusiasm as East Helena and Vigilantes push the pace with strong hitting and pitching talent.

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Yankees Rally Past Indians For Sixth Straight Win

The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 6 to 4 to extend their lead in the American League. An eighth inning rally produced three unearned runs after rain halted play, with Joe DiMaggio extending his hitting streak to 24 games. Johnny Murphy earned the win in relief as New York moved 1 game ahead of Cleveland.

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Chase Finally Wins in Pittsburgh Matchup

Ken Chase earned his first win in Pittsburgh in two months, guiding Washington to a 3 1 victory over Philadelphia. The Senators seized the series two games to one as Newsom struggled through nine hits in six innings.

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Mrs George Jacoby Paul Rattery Lead Golf Tourney

In Helena the first half of the Town and Country club president's trophy handicap tourney ends with Paul Rattery posting an eight under par 63 on 11 handicap and Mrs. George Jacoby at 70 on 17 handicap leading the women's field. Other leaders and many entries, with final round set for Saturday and Sunday, include M Sogard 65 to lead men second, Talbott 67, and several women tied 72. Handicaps adjust for the final rounds. numerous competitors and partial standings listed.

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Fight Mob Moves In on Broadway and New Year Starts All Over Again

Broadway hosts a second New Year celebration as the fight mob gathers for the Joe Louis Billy Conn showdown. Promoter Jacobs expects about 40,000 fans and $400,000 in receipts as training winds down at Greenwood Lake and Pompton Lakes. Louis and Conn prepare amid big-city hype, with betting odds tilting toward Louis in what shapes as a major heavyweight bout.

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Women’s Scores and Handicaps List After Meet

The record shows scores and handicaps for a group of women golfers. Notable entries include Mrs M F L Gunn with 73 and 7 handicap, Mrs H M Mitchell 75 and 10, Mrs Ed Walker 75 and 14, and Miss Greta Moore 80 and 23. Other names include Mrs Ross Peifork, Mrs Ernest Anderson, Mrs Frank Neil, and Mrs O P Chisholm among many more.

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Saliva Wins Bantamweight Title In 25 Round War

In Philadelphia Lou Saliva of Brooklyn defended his bantamweight crown by rallying past Tommy Forte in a 25 round decision before 14 500 fans at the park. Saliva weathered Forte’s barrage in early rounds, then dominated the later stage with sharp jabs and strength, keeping his heavyweight challenger from turning the tide.

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Wood to Compete in PGA Tourney at Denver Cherry Hills

Denver June 18. PGA tourney director Fred Corcoran announced Craig Wood 39 year old National Open champion would compete at Cherry Hills July 7 to 13. Wood is exempt from sectional qualifying and hopes to complete a grand slam including the Masters the Open and the PGA. Corcoran noted Wood’s back limits him but he intends to play. Gene Sarazen remains the only player to win Open and PGA crowns in one year.

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Javelin Star Bob Peoples Withdraws From Meet

Javelin thrower Bob Peoples of the University of Southern California is sidelined from the upcoming dual meet between the Big Ten and the Pacific Coast Conference. He reported to the navy air training unit at Harvard, citing an 88 yard course with challenging terrain as contributing factors to his withdrawal.

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Comedians to Manage Fontaine Missoula Boxer

Richie Fontaine of Missoula will be managed by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. He has offers of big fights in July with Pete Giacomo or Billy Seward and in San Francisco on July 21 with Ray Lusaney.

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