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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

3

Sam Snead Opens Open With Dazzling 67 At Canterbury

Sam Snead fired a five under par 67 in the National Open first round at Canterbury Golf Course, Cleveland. He led a crowded field as Horton Smith, Ed Oliver and Sam Parks shot 69, with Hogan and others at 70 and 71. Snead recovered from last year's heartbreak to seize the early lead.

Canterbury Golf Course Cleveland Sam Snead Sam Philadelphia Ben Hogan Horton Smith Ed Oliver Sam Parks Hogan Vic Ghezzi al Huske Dekalb Ill Gene Sarazen Leland Gibson Kansas City Andy Gibson Baltimore Henry Kaiser Racine Wis Robert Babbish Rochester Mich Babbish Marvin Bud) Ward Spokane Wash Ralph Gullahl Byron Nelson Cray Wood Leonard Dobson Sam Lived Matt Kowal Henry Picard Professional Golfers Association Johnny Revolta Jimmy Hines Tommy Armour Ray Mangrum Ed Dudley Frank Walsh Paul Runyan Harold Jugs

Grad family's last banquet. Grads disbanding after 25 years

At a banquet in Edmonton 37 former Grads and coach Page celebrated 25 years of competition. Page hinted at a future international Grads tourney for the J. J. Seitz Memorial trophy, while noting the Grads name will not be reused due to copyright.

Page United States Vancover Edmonton Ferris Dan Ferris Amateur Athletic Union of Hamilton Ont C.S. Campbell National Hockey League Harry Wilson Chicago Queen Anne Aces Chicago Eddie Shore Kate MacRae

Anibal Wins Belmont War Relief Match Race at Belmont Park

Anibal a seven year old grey gelding trained by Hitchcock won the special match steeplechase at Belmont Park in 3 41 2 5. Louis B Mayer owned Ossabaw finished second as 11,640 spectators contributed about 50000 to the war relief fund. Anibal won the 2000 purse and a trophy, then pulled up lame after the 12 jumps.

New York Anhibal Thomas Hitchcock Louis B. Mayer Belmont Park Annibal Redlegs Anninal Fairmount Angus Sestt Hire

City Title Tournament Heads to Medicine Hat Golf Club

The city golf championship runs June 9 to 16 at Medicine Hat Municipal Golf Club. Entries for 16 handicap and over qualify Saturday, 15 and under Sunday. Second round set for June 15 16 with finals by June 16 weather permitting. Contest open to all golfers with luncheon each Sunday and entrants from Connaught Irvine clubs anticipated.

Medicine Bat Municipal Jones Connaught Country Irvine Bobby Hag Kent Rena Medicine Hat Golf Club

Bryant appeals to Landis over Cubs suspension

Cubs right-hander Clay Bryant appealed his indefinite suspension by owner P. K. Wrigley to baseball commissioner K. M. Landis. Landis will confer again. Bryant sought release or a reversal, opposing paying his way to Los Angeles for arm treatment.

Chicago Clay Bryant Chicago Cubs P. K. Wrigley K. M. Landis Baseball Landis Bryant Cubs Los Angeles Wrigley

Can Still Do It Jimmie Foxx Lefty Grove Aid Red Sox

Foxx and Grove lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3 1 victory over the St Louis Browns preserving a slim AL lead. Grove weathered a seventh inning homer by Chet Laabs to keep the game close before Foxx's two run blast in the ninth sealed the comeback. Indians beat the Senators 5 4 in 11 innings as Boudreau and Mack pace Cleveland's rally. Dodgers, Cubs, and White Sox win big in other leagues.

Jimmy Foxx Lefty Grove St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox Grove Chet Laabs Foxx Philadelphia Athletics Red Sox Emil Bildilli Boston Cleveland Indians Tribe Lou Boudreau Ray Mack Washington Senators Sid Hudson Cleveland Mack Boudreau Dodgers Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Bees Chicago Cubs Phillies Bruins Bill Nicholson Phil Cavaretta New York Ankees Detroit Tigers Buck Ross Buck Newsom Detroit Ross Chicago White Sox Spud Chandler New York

Protest Thrown Out By National League President

Chicago June 7 Ford Frick National league president said he would not allow Boston Bees protest of Saturday's baseball game won by Cincinnati 3 2.

Chicago Ford Frick National League Boston Bees Cincinnati

Buddy Baer Begins Climb for Big Time Spot

New York reports Buddy Baer the brother of Max Baer shows renewed drive after defeating Valentin Campolo in a quick 1 minute 58 second bout. The win advances him in Mike Jacobs elimination series and sets up August fight with Pat Comiskey and a semi final on the Max Baer Tony Galento card at Jersey City July 2.

New York A.P Fight Buddy Baer Max Baer Buddy Max Baer Valentino Mike Jacobs Pat Comiskey Tony Galento Jersey City Comiskey Steve Dudas Pat Dudas Edgewater, N.J

Tigers Schedule Weekend Road Trips in 1960s Hockey Series

Medicine Hat Tigers will travel to Lethbridge Sunday to face the Galt Miners in a third straight weekend doubleheader. They then head to Picture Butte June 16 for a twin bill. Butte returns to town June 22 for the rematch.

Medicine Hat Tigers Lethbridge Galt Miners Butte Butte Beys

Major League All Star Game Set for July 9 at Sportsman's Park

The Major League Baseball All Star Game will be played at Sportsman's Park on July 9 with 25 percent of each team drawn from each league by a vote of the eight managers. Bill McKechnie of the Reds will manage the National League and Joe Cronin of the Red Sox will lead the American League. Each league must have at least one player from all eight clubs. no pitcher may work more than three innings. Teams announced July 1.

ST. Louis Sportsman's Park Kenesaw Mountain Landis St. Louis Cardinals Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Reds

Wireless course planned at University of Toronto

President H J Cody announced a two month course at the University of Toronto for advanced wireless telegraphy with funding from a Toronto service club. Meanwhile many Italians long in Switzerland reportedly received telegraphic orders from the Italian government to return home.

Toronto C.P H. J. Cody University of Toronto Switzerland

Legion Club Lawn Bowling Squibs Night Summary

Local lawn bowling match at the Legion Club featured Stout and Middleton leading with two wins each, Wright, Edwards, and Milburn securing two points. Quirky commentary notes players Wright, Newman, and Edwards turning heads, with references to Tom, Charlie, Alf, and a Ford V-8 as part of the night’s chatter. Friday 7:15.

Stout Crowther Middleton Milburn Wright Newman Edwards Richardson Jack Frank Tom Charlie George Fred Tipperary Alf Tucauay Samson Jeffries Martyn Wednesday Edwards Chapman

Random Shots From the CPR Bowling Greens Night Games

Recent bowling results show Hitchcox and Lockwood both winning 2 0 while Dawson and Weighell split. Milroy faces Hesmer and Jeffries competes with Chapman as LADIES CLUB matches plus several men’s bouts fill a busy schedule. A special meeting is set for 7 tonight in the clubhouse.

Hitchcox Attrill Lockwood Worsley Dawson Gallacher Fisher Weighell Milroy Va Hesmer Schneider Dawson Guives

Alberta Kennel Club Sum Mer Dog Show Entries Closing

Entries for the 35th annual summer dog show of the Alberta Kennel Club close on June 26. Entry forms and premium details are noted for entrants.

Alberta Kennel Club

Tony Lazzeri Freed By Giants A Year Ago Today

Tony Lazzeri, once shunted among Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants, was released unconditionally by the Giants a year ago today. The ex Yankees infielder committed two errors in a single day and allowed bunts to beat him twice. He now manages the International League Toronto team.

Tony Lazzeri Chicago ‘Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Giants New York Yankees Tony International League Torontos

Calgary Exhibitors Asked to Request Additional Entry Forms

Lists were mailed a few days ago and exhibitors needing more forms should write the secretary Miss EB Mitchell at 1027 13th Ave West Calgary Alberta to obtain further entry documents.

EB. Mitchell 13Th Ave. West Calgary Alta

Prairie Weather Summary From Incomplete Data

Light showers reported in Manitoba and northern Saskatchewan with moderate showers in southern Alberta. Elsewhere in the prairie provinces mostly fair or cloudy and cool conditions prevail. Alberta forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with scattered showers and continued cool temperatures.

Montreal Toronto Port Arthur Fair Winnipeg Cloudy Regina, Fair As Moose Jaw Swift Current Medicine Hat Lethbridge Calgary Edmonton Vancouver Victoria Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Prairie Provinces Ontario

Minister Recalled from Denmark for Consultation

Secretary of State Cordell Hull said Ray Atherton the United States minister to Denmark has been recalled for State Department consultation no reason given. An urgent appeal from the British Red Cross Society requested 50 ambulances received in Toronto by Canadian Red Cross officials.

Washington A.P Cordell Hull United States Denmark Ray Atherton State Department British Red Cross Society Toronto Red Cross

Ottawa Buffies Turn Down Trip

The Ottawa Rough Riders executive voted not to make a proposed fall trip to Winnipeg for two exhibition games with the Blue Bombers. Manager James P. McCaffrey said the trip would not be feasible after Winnipeg beat Ottawa 8-7 in last season's national final.

Ottawa C.P Ottawa Rough Riders Winnipeg Blue Bombers James P. McCaffrey Bombers

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