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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

8

Helena Splits With Redwings In Tight Montana League Race

Missoula Pirates defeated East Helena twice as Helena Vigilantes and Great Falls Red Wings split a doubleheader. Helena led the league in a tight race with multiple teams, while Missoula’s Paul Szakash suffered a broken leg in a 17-1 win over East Helena. The week featured rainouts and rescheduled games and highlighted current standings in the Montana State League.

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Baseball Name Mix Leads to Confusing Box of Roster Bytes

A garbled OCR style list mentions runs batted in from both American and National Leagues, naming players such as Foxx Hed Sox Walker and Mize with various teams including the Senators Tigers Cardinals. The fragment hints at a statistical ledger or box score draft but provides no coherent event or matchup.

Foxx Hed Sox Walker Senators Gheepbers Tigers Fletcher Phulen Wen Ene IB Danolog Glaus Mize Cardinals

Helena Golfers Beaten by Butte Men in Intercity Match

Butte country club golfers defeated the Helena Town and Country club 17 to 4 in an intercity golf tournament at Butte. Forty Helens participated. notable scorers included George Barsield 64, Bal Washam 71, John Mallon 71, Joy Dawe 72, John Wall Helena 72, W. C. Pierce Helena 78, Arthur Merkle Butte 78, Stan Peverval Helena 74, Yom Mulbahend Butte 74.

Butte Buttel Country Club Helene Town and Country Club Helens George Barsield Bal Washam John Mallon Hulte Joy Dawe John Wall Helena Nro W. C. Pierce Helena Arthur Merkle Stan Peverval Yom Mulbahend

Home Run Notes From A Rough Teletype Game Summary

Fragmentary sports brief mentions players Johnson and Wire with Cardinals and Pirates associations. Lacking clear teams, dates, or outcomes, the readable bits suggest a baseball score or lineup snippet rather than a full report. Unable to confirm event details from the garbled OCR.

Local League Scores From San Francisco to Sacramento

In the CONST LEAGUE results Hollywood beats San Francisco 6 to 3 while San Diego rolls Sacramento 24 to 2. Oakland leads 6 to 4 and Los Angeles falls 1 to 2 as Portland is blanked 0 to 3 with the Bay Area teams top and bottom in mixed standings.

Reds Come Back to Top Row After Giants Win

The Cincinnati Reds erased a two run deficit at the Polo Grounds to defeat the New York Giants twice, 9-4 and 3-0, sealing first place with a five run ninth inning rally and key hits from Lombardi, McCormick, and Joost. Gene Thompson limited the Giants to three hits, while Frank McCormick added a triple and a run scored.

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TenNant on Tennis and Footwork Tips in Training

A fragmented guide covers tennis footwork and conditioning notes. It emphasizes quick starts and direction changes without eyes leaving the ball, proper sock and shoe hygiene, alternating shoes, limited water intake, lemon energy boosts, and caution against swimming before matches.

Cat Tole

Bees, Cardinals Clash Amid Sparse Baseball Night

Bee players Moore and Miller led a 2 for 8 effort each as Philadelphia toppled the Cardinals 8 3 in a late sweep while other National League action saw Brooklyn and Boston split two games in a darkness halted twin bill.

Tulsa Golf Tourney Crown Wins by Art Doering

In Tulsa Oklahoma, Art Doering defeated Owhawn Wats of Dallas 5 and 4 to win the 40th Annual Texas-Southern golf championship. Doering, a 25-year-old Chicagoan, led from the 10th hole and outshot his rivals during the three-day match play, overcoming strong pushes from Walter Emery and others as the field narrowed.

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Tahnr's two homers lift Red Sox past Indians 2-0 in nightcap

Boston end seven game skid with a 2-0 win over Cleveland as Jim Tahnr belts two home runs, including in both the second and seventh innings. Ted Williams exits after collision, diagnosed with a slight brain concussion and out for several days. Cleveland wins the first game 4-0 behind Ad Bowl Gramer.

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Standings and upcoming major league games report

Standings show Boston 7-0, St Louis 6-5, Philadelphia 2-8, New York 4-0, Pittsburgh -4, Brooklyn 5-4 with a second game halted by darkness. Philadelphia at Chicago doubleheader postponed. Night games listed with probable pitchers for June 23 including Washington at Chicago Haynes or Krakauskan vs Dietrich and other matchups.

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Little Bits of Chitchat About Sports Affairs

New York dispatch June 24 reports casual sport chatter on boxing baseball and football. Mentions Joe Tula Arturo Godoy Charlie Walgren Norman Franks Billy Southworth Duke football prospects and Wallace Wade at Duke with open fall plans and potential coaching changes.

New York Rerapa Seran Joe Tula Romber Gletarea Ater Arturo Godoy Chile Jack Blackburn Lewis Joe Galt Hlathma Walt Godoy Charley Walgren Dodgers West Conel Billy Southworth Cardinal Alice North Carolina Wallace Wade Duke Alaven

Helena Men Elected by State Body

Helena men elected association officers with CUE Stump president Dee Bartlett West Yellowstone vice president and Ston Prosner Helena secretary treasurer. The banquet also announced future tournament plans as Butte hosts awards for tourney champions and various medals as memorables for the forty seventh annual state trapshoot.

Herman Petereep Dillion Wim Montana Sportsmans’ Association Association Ses John Venable, Jr Butte Ty Doyle, Jr J. A. Poore B. GO. Toore Klépko Mekieeon Miesonis

Injury Jinx Breaks Over Ball Leagues

New York reporters describe a wide range of injuries from a baseball action. Players named include Billy Jurgen of the New York Cats and Rocky Walters of Cincinnati. Ted Williams of Boston, Roger Cramer, Bob Bowman, and Cardinale are cited with various bumps and sprains. Bowman and Wes stood out in the early incident as other players absorbed damage. The report notes light drain contusions and days out of work.

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Week's Boxing Program Highlights and Postponed Finals

New York June 28 report outlines Sammy Angott defending titles with a win over Davy Day in Louisville and a major bout against Baby Arizmendi in Los Angeles. The week lists regional matchups including Butta vs Ras Cole in Utah, Wonds vs Frvening Thunder in Seattle and Los Angeles, with rain delaying three national tennis finals in Chicago. American Association results show Lowinville, Indianapolis, Toledo, and Columbus/Kansas City actions, with postponed games noted.

New York Sammy Angolt California Davy Day Loulaville Angotl Baby Arizmend Los Angeles Tredday Xt Butta Macb Jackin ‘Burke Ogden Utah Tiger Ras Cole Butta Hoary Seattle Chint Frvening Thunder Phoenix

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