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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1940
Page
6
The Indians rallied from seven down to beat the Red Sox 12 11 as Russ Peters delivered a pinch single with the sacks full in the eighth. Detroit erased a 4 2 deficit to top the Yankees 7 6 in 11 innings with Hank Greenberg driving in the walk off run.
Birmingham swept Knoxville in a two game set at Knoxville. Naktenis and Gehrman limited the Smokies to eight and eight hits respectively as Birmingham won 6 4 and 7 3. Gehrman worked for Chattanooga and Atlanta also posted wins in the region.
Milwaukee opens its First Annual $5,000 Open Golf at North Hills CC with stars like Johnny Bulla Jim Thomson Ralph Guldahl Sam Snead Ben Hogan and Lloyd Mangrum among 200 players. The 72 hole event starts Friday with 18 holes, Saturday’s 18 more and Sunday’s 36 to finish. Horton Smith predicts 275 to win on the tough layout.
The column recalls a Tigers win over the Yankees a year ago, ending a drought against Red Ruffing after 13 straight losses. It also notes Sammy Snead winning the St Paul Open in golf, and the 1930 America's Cup defender Enterprise selling as junk for 5000. It mentions the 11th anniversary of Columbus discovery and a Frenchman stepping on Australian land.
Detroit trails Philadelphia who have won 26 of 37 against first division rivals. Cincinnati leads the NL with a strong run while other contenders stumble. The piece notes August pennant chances, with historical patterns from 1934–1938 and a nod to Yucca root shampoo lore.
The St. Louis Cardinals swept the Boston Bees in a Wednesday twin bill, 3-1 in 11 innings and 11-8, moving within reach of the first division as they notched 17 wins in 21 starts. Johnny Mize homered in both games, with Max West’s miscue helping seal the opener. The Bees’ losing streak reached nine games as Chicago's and Philadelphia's games also produced notable results elsewhere.
Yesterday's scores include Monroe 13 Helena 9 El Dorado 2 Clarksdale 1 Greenville 5 Pine Bluff 4 Hot Springs 17 Greenwood 1 New York 5 Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 7 Chicago 3 St Louis 3 17 Boston 1 8 Only games scheduled. Pittsburgh at Brooklyn with Heintzleman Bowman Wyatt Hamlin date unclear
Detroit defeats New York 7 to 6 while Cleveland tops Boston 12-11 and Washington beats St. Louis 13-5. Philadelphia falls to Chicago 4-3 as New York hosts Detroit in a two game day. Atlanta and Memphis post 6-4 and 12-10 results respectively with Birmingham and Knoxville also on the slate.
Beaumont 7 Fort Worth 4 and Houston 8 Dallas 4 led the day’s results with Oklahoma City 2 Shreveport 3 and Tulsa 8 San Antonio 0 4 split. Tonight Fort Worth visits Beaumont Dallas plays Houston Oklahoma City travels to Shreveport and Tulsa hosts San Antonio.
The Sherrouse Midgets defeated the Lida Benton Bees 8 to 3 in a Recreation League semi final on Wednesday morning. W Lebizo and E Brown each had two hits with Brown adding a three bagger. Batteries were Sherrouse S Joseph and A Joseph, Lida Benton Charlie and Edwards.
Detroit edged the Yankees 7-6 in 11 innings as Hank Greenberg drove in the decisive run and Lefty Gomez faltered. Cleveland followed with a 12-11 comeback over the Indians in a separate late game, keeping both teams tied atop the American League standings.
In the Western Junior and Boys Tennis tournament at Kenyon College on Wednesday Bob Falkenberg of Hollywood defeated Dick Randall 6-4 6-1 to reach the final. Chadwick Johnson of Philadelphia won 6-8 7-5 6-4 over Jack Tuero to advance. final match Friday.
Monroe's White Sox defeated the Helena Seaporters 13 to 9 in a Wednesday game. Errors by Helena fueled a strong Sox rally after a sixth inning comeback, with Maxfield and reliever Tom leading the pitching surge and Snider wild on the mound for Helena.
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