03 May 1940
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Newspaper
Panama City Pilot
Location
Panama City, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1940
Page
1
The piece argues DiMaggio’s absence cripples the Yankees as injuries and Powell’s absence expose weaknesses. It notes DiMaggio’s impact in a franchise with four titles and recalls past holdouts and key moments, while detailing Selkirk and Henrich struggles and a rough start in Washington.
Louisville notes that Bimelech is the likely Derby favorite in the 66th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with seven others possibly challenging. Weather looks bad, crowds may be smaller, betting could sting management as rain risks muddy track and a longer race. Col Bradley hopeful to attend, seeking a fifth Derby win for his stable.
New York sports round up notes unrest over payroll as 2 000 to 4 000 congregations flood the stadiums. Three syndicates seek to buy Tropical Park racing plant while Tex Carleton secures a no hitter night. Rain hinders ball teams and the Nathan Mann Buddy Baer fight at the Garden proceeds tonight. Derbytown sees Davey Day favored over Sammy Angott. Buck Newsom predicts Yankees fail to finish second. Marquette spring practice lists an international line including a Pole Irishman German Swede Jew Dane and Greek.
Zeke Bonura hints at extended stay with Roosevelt influence in Washington after speaking at a Brooklyn dinner. Joe McCarthy predicts a Yankees Dodgers October showdown. Dick Harlow lists his Westminster Md house for sale amid rumors. Dominic DiMaggio provokes interviewers with a jab about a Japanese schoolboy. Dodgers trade talks involve Gene Moore, Jimmy Ripple, and cash for Bill Posedel. Jess Neely leaks Clemson plans to Rice alumni meeting.
Dispatches indicate Connie Mack remains determined to acquire Bennie McCoy, with the amount reported as forty five thousand dollars. The note signals ongoing negotiations and significant stakes involving McCoy and Mack in baseball circles.
In a year ago note Freddie Hutchinson, a $70,000 rookie, was optioned to Toledo by the Detroit Tigers in the American Association. Three years ago Ellsworth Vines defeated Fred Perry in straight sets before 6,000 at Madison Square Garden to gain a 29-27 lead in pro tennis. Five years ago Cy Blanton of the Pittsburgh Pirates struck out Brooklyn Dodgers 1-0 for his fourth straight win.
Bearded wrestler Farmer Jones, who keeps two razorback hogs in his hotel room, won an Easter Egg hunt in Amarillo Texas with a top score of 14. The event drew local interest as a quirky noted pastime.
Detroit sports fans hail 18-year-old Harold Newhouser, a six foot two left-handed pitcher from Wilbur Wright high school, who secured his first big league win 5 to 3 over the Washington Senators after limited pro experience. Scout Aloysius Egan chases a bright future, citing Newhouser as a potential next great southpaw alongside Grove Hubbell and Gomez.
Fights last night featured Frankie Genovese of Toronto facing Bil Wen Purrene from Philadelphia with Ruggerillo of New York and others listed from Newark Morristown and Atlantic City in a crowded bout lineup. The report names several challenged boxers with weights and locales, signaling a dense northeastern boxing card.
The New York Giants sit third in the National League as they beat the St Louis Cardinals 7-4, showing a balanced blend of veterans and rookies. Mel Ott homered with one on, Mickey Wicke hit an inside the park homer, and Lefty Cliff Melton held the Cardinals to two hits over six innings as the team racked up 14 hits. Bad weather limited other games. Hal Newhouser pitched six strong innings for the Tigers who beat the Senators 5-3, keeping pace with the Red Sox and Indians at the AL lead.
Tide remains undefeated in conference play after a 8 to 6 win over Florida, extending a nine game SEC streak and 11 straight overall. Lewrie allowed all Alabama runs through 3 13 innings. Jones finished on relief. Florida threatened but could not overtake the Crimson Tide.
Results show AMERICAN ASSOCIATION games with Kansas City 10 over Columbus 7 and Indianapolis 13 over Louisville 1. SOUTH ATLANTIC results include Greenville 7 over Spartanburg 4 and Macon 11 over Savannah 8 with Jacksonville at Augusta postponed due to rain. Florida State listed several scores in DeLand Leesburg Sanford and surrounding towns.
The 26th Florida Interscholastic track and field championships begin in Miami as 166 athletes from 20 high schools compete over two days. Defending stars Lloyd Mann and Howard Warns return for St. Petersburg in pursuit of more titles while Miami High brings 22 entrants and the opening sprint medley relay features the early program.
Sammy Angott and Davey Day, both rising amateurs, clash for the world lightweight boxing championship under NBA auspices. The bout follows Lou Amvers forfeiture after failing to defend within six months. Advance Derby crowd boosts sales, with forecasts of 12,000 spectators paying around $34,000 at a $5.75 rate.
Wright leads batting with .419 for Chicago while Foxx of Boston posts .401. McCosky drives in 15 runs for Detroit. Foxx and Williams of Boston tied with 12 runs. Foxx collects 22 RBIs, Doerr has 11. Cramer of Boston and McCosky of Detroit tie with 21 and 20 hits respectively. Travis of Washington leads doubles with 6, seven players tied at 5. York of Detroit tops triples with 3, seven players tied at 2. Foxx leads home runs with 5, tied with Trosky of Cleveland and Johnson of Philadelphia. Case of Washington has 4 stolen bases, Foxx and Doerr of Boston tied at 4.
National League batting leaders Leiber of Chicago and Young of New York top the list with 400. Leiber and Glan of Chicago lead hits at 22. Nicholson of Chicago and Lavaretto Brooke Leiber each drive in 13 runs. Ott of New York and Coscarart of Brooklyn hit 3 home runs. Frey of Cincinnati and Ross of Boston share 3 stolen bases.
Rudy York and Hal Newhouser led Detroit to a 5-3 victory over the Senators with a two run homer and six strong innings. Cliff Melton pitched six innings in relief for the Giants, holding the Cardinals to two hits.
Southeastern league standings show Jackson leading with five wins and one loss after routing Pensacola 10 to 3, while Anniston sits second at five and two after defeating Montgomery 6 to 4. Both title hopefuls face tough foes as Mobile hosts Selma and Montgomery battles are noted in yesterday’s results.
In Millville Park, about 2000 fans watched the Bay Athletic Association softball opener as Pulp Mill beat Paper Makers 14 to 10. The home team led early with three runs in the first and four in the third, while Paper Makers rallied with a seven-run fourth before Pulp Mill added six in the fifth. The band played a half-hour concert and WDLP provided play-by-play. Next, Mantenance Ten faces Office Laboratory at 8 p.m. as the league runs Monday through Friday evenings. first half ends June 26 with a split-season champ series to follow.
Shade led the Shippers past the Bears 4 to 2 as hits favored the winners by a 4 to 2 margin. Today's slate features Montgomery at Anniston, Gadsden at Selma, Mobile at Jackson, and Pensacola at Meridian.
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