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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1940

Page

9

McCarthy Scans League Reports On His Yankees

Chicago June 19 The Yankees under Joe McCarthy face a tighter race in the American League. Once leading by over nine games they now trail the Red Sox by six, with hitting down and pitching only fair. McCarthy says a late surge could still happen but a big lead seems unlikely this year.

Chicago Yankees New York Bombers Boston Red Sox Yanks Red Sox Joe McCarthy Joe

Sports gossip and matchups in New York notes from June

The column links Arthur Donovan and a magazine story predicting Louis Godoy as winner. Dodgers hear about 50 homers allowed this season. Dempsey probes Jacobs boxing interests. Ed Win Puck finishes Iowa State season with 3% innings no walks. Mike Haslin drove a hearse last winter. Gregory sells tombstones. Umpire Summers absent from Comiskey scoreboard after beaning. Whitey Bingham to train Galento for Baer bout. Curt Davis valued by Dodgers over Medwick. Bill Fay joins Pittsburgh Post-Gazette sports desk. Sammy Angott vs Jackie Wilson on Labor Day in LA.

Eddie Brietz New York Arthur Donovan Louis Godoy Donovan Louis Dodger Jack Mike Jacobs Dempsey Jacobs Boxing Combine Edwin Puck Iowa State College Bill Summers Comiskey Park Whitey Bimnstein Galento Max Baer Curt Davis Dodgers Josephus Medwick Bill Fay Notre Dame Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sammy Angott California Jackie Wilson Los Angeles Labor Day

One Minute Interview and Boxing Gossip Ramble

Joe M Carty criticizes owners backing Oscar Vitt and comments on Cleveland sports figures. Neighbor notes about Bob Fitzsimmons and Joe Louis at Greenwood Lake. Mentions workout sessions for Tommy Henrich and night games in Joplin. Harry Jeffra defends bantam title with potential bout in Toronto or Washington and possible rematch in Baltimore. Portland Oregonian quotes humor and a sweep of national sports chatter.

Joe M’carthy Indians Oscar Vitt U. S Cleveland Hemsley Feller Keltner Bob Fitzsimmons Champ Joe Louis Greenwood Lake Young Fitz Joe M’carty Yanks Tommy Henrich Joplin Pop Harry Jeffra Spider Armstrong Toronto Washington Champ Six Escobar Baltimore

Boxing title stripped over sight loss year ago

A year ago John Henry Lewis lost his light heavyweight crown after inspectors found his vision impaired, as reported in the Sports Mirror. The recap recalls past boxing and golf notes with brief mentions of Hicks, Barrett and Haley from earlier eras.

Associated Press John Henry Lewis National Boxing Association Helen Hicks Bea Barrett Chick Haley Cincinnati

White Sox beat World Series champs 5 to 3 on Ed Smith gem

Southpaw Ed Smith held the Yankees to six hits as Chicago snapped a five game skid with a 5 3 victory. Mike Kreevich and Julius Solters homered for the White Sox while Atley Donald took the defeat. New York connected for three runs in the later frames.

Chicago Ed Smith New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Yankees White Sox New York Atley Donald Mike Kreevich Julius Solters Crosetti Rolfe Keller DiMaggio Belkirk Gordon Dahlgren Cen Lads Ocesccecacadeia Hadiey Abrhpoa Estes Oe Isvasess Pen Sesexs Kreevich Tresh Kuhel Solters Kennedy Selkirk Treah Wright Doubie Cresetti Hadley Sundra Smith Donald Hita Summers Quinn Rommel Piogras

Farmerville Black Eagles Dominate Ruston Nine 7 to 2

In Ruston, June 19, the Farmerville Black Eagles defeated Ruston 7 to 2. Wheeler pitched seven strikeouts while allowing six hits. Redeford led the offense with a homer and two singles.

Farmerville Ruston Black Eagles Wheeler Redeford

Standings and results from yesterday and today’s games

Yesterday results include Monroe 7 Hot Springs 6 El Dorado 10 Pine Bluff 1 Greenville 3 Clarksdale 1 Greenwood 5 Helena 4. Today’s schedule lists Hot Springs at Monroe Pine Bluff at El Dorado Clarksdale at Greenville Helena at Greenwood. Also yesterday baseball and other scores across multiple cities and matchups.

Monroe Hot Springs el Dorado Pine Bluff Greenville Clarksdale Greenwood Helena Cotton States League

League Leaders Batting and Home Run Leaders Highlight Season

The list shows leaders in batting and runs batted in across leagues with players like Danning and Nicholson topping their categories. A note recalls Jimmy Wasdell's move to Brooklyn boosting his average to around .400 and Larry MacPhail's public boast of Brooklyn strength.

Associated Press Ae Danning Giants Cramer Red Sox Williams Walker Dodgers Mize Cardinals Moore Nicholson Cubs F. McCormick Reds Fletcher Pirates Lomberdi Sidevsibay Am Brooklyn Jimmy Wasdell Washington Wasdell Larry MacPhail

Medwick Knocked Down as Dodgers Fall to Cardinals

Brooklyn drops an eleven inning game 7 5 to St Louis after Joe Medwick is struck on the head by a pitch. He suffers a brain concussion like injury and is taken to the hospital likely sidelining him for about three weeks. Enor Slaughter hits a key homer and Ira Hutchinson replaces the injured Bowman as the Dodgers rally briefly.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Joe Medwick Cardinals Stll Billy Southworth Bob Bowman Medwick Bowman Ira Hutchinson Dodgers Luke Hamlin Joe Orengo Lee Hamlin Reese Coscarart Durocher Gallagher Hudson Kimball St. Louis Oren Hey Marion Lava Getto Vosmik Camilli

Coca Cola Bottlers Take Two Of Three In Bowling Tilt

The Coca Cola Bottlers won two of three games against the Dr Pepper Bottlers. Schumaker led Coca Cola with a 175 single and 1 in the series. A B Head topped Dr Pepper five with 151 in a single game and 412 in the series.

Coca Cola Dr. Pepper Schumaker A. B. Head Coca Cola A

Thom McAn Softbellers Defeat Red Top Beer in 15-3 City League

Thom McAn led by Gleason and Williams crushed Red Top Beer 15 to 3 on Tuesday as Red Top pitchers Durhant and Gossen allowed seven to score. Luffey's Grocery edged Delta Sigma 5 to 4 with Castanzo delivering the winning run in the eighth. Crow and Francis fueled Delta Sigma.

Thom McAn Softbellers Red Top Shoemen Thom McAn Gleason Williams Durhant Gossen Luffey Delta Sigma Fraternity Castanzo Demasterson Delta Sigma Crow and Francis Laffey Gailion

Merchants' Night Set For Thursday

The Monroe Baseball club plans another Merchants' Night with a charity raffle featuring items from Frenche's, Pescock Jewelers, Fink the tailor and other sponsors. Prizes include a Stromberg Carliae radio from United Electric, a Bella Schertz dress, a Davidson lounge chair, a Watnewee Bee item, a Bulova watch, and more, with proceeds benefiting the event.

Monroe Thweley Bella Schertz Davidson Wormar's Manros Furniture Company D. Masur Poscock’s Jewelers the. Pany Thekeuw

Medwick Hurt After Collision in Dodgers Cardials Game

Brooklyn outfielder Joe Medwick, who had joined the Dodgers days earlier, was struck on the head by a high pitch from Dizzy Bowman of the Cardinals in the first inning. He suffered a concussion and could be out about three weeks. fans and players rushed to help as Medwick was carried off on a stretcher to Caledonian Hospital.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgery National League Permant Jane Medwick Tiwesdey Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Medwick Ducky Deeger Bowman Joe Hutchinson Caledonian Hospital Daniel McAteer

Bathers' Rally Halted in 9th by Monroe Victory

The White Sox stopped a late rally in the ninth inning as Monroe secured a 7 4 victory. Tom Povey was used again to quell the opposition’s push.

Monroe Victor Tom Povey White Sox

Second Game Tonight Heads to Casing Ps Park

The Hot series returns with Menroe as Lawrence Hinton starts on the mound. Manager Coomhe announced Ted Noonan from Pie Bloff as new acquisition and sent George Taite to Pine Wharf. Taitt reports return from Bristol club in Appalachian league.

Casing Ps Lawrence Hinton Menroe Coomhe Mie Taitt Ted Noonan Young Hater Pie Bloff George Taite Pine Wharf Taitt Wee Bristol

Met Springs Bathers Rally In Ninth Inning Loss

In the opening game at Casino Park the Met Springs Bathers held a 1-3 lead going into the ninth. Karwana drove in tallies to tie the game as Percy, summoned from the bullpen, faced Pete Modes See of first base. Perry worked one more, but a strategic move failed and the Sex escaped a late rally with a sterling defensive stand. Kelton Maxfield started for the Sam.

Met Springs Bathers Casino Park Innning Percy Monroe Mente Peppe Pete Modes

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