Derby Day Set for 1940 Central New York Soap Box Derby
The Herald Journal announces the 1940 Central New York Soap Box Derby with nearly 150 racers and 10,000 spectators expected for the Derby Hill run. 115 cars entered, 30 more racers nearing completion, with prizes including a trip to Akron and a $2,000 college scholarship. Officials include Mayor Rolland Marvin and E A O’Hara as honorary referees, Smith T Fowler as starter, and Charles Brown inspector. The race, to be held Saturday July 20, is declared Derby Day by Mayor Marvin.
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Derby Hill
Central New York
Akron
Syracuse
William A. Albro
Neeweee
Peewee
Robert Sollinger
Frank J. Costello
Chester Duff
Albert Bickelhaupt
Albro
Pierre A. Pouchot
The
John Casey
John D. Wilson
Clarence J. Foertch
Joseph Pietrefesa
John C. Johnson
Don Johnson
August Smingler
Ernest Weiskotten
Harry W. Simmons
John Mesmer
Charles Brown
Victor Taylor
Edward W. Gieselman
George H. Ballantyne
William E. Rapp
Herald- Journal
New York
Marvin
Bresee Chevrolet Company
West Willow Street
Syracusans In Strong Stand In Lake Placid Tennis
Bob Dixon of Syracuse advanced to the quarter finals of the 28th annual men's invitation tournament at Lake Placid Club by defeating C T Church 6 0 6 2 after a bye in the opening round. Seeded No 1 Dixon then beat P B Moore 6 0 6 1. Miss Perl Lewis of Syracuse, seeded No 1 in the women's division, hardly dropped a game, defeating Betty Marie Jones 6 1 6 0.
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Lake Placid
Bob Dixon
Syracuse
C. T. Church
Hill Neck
Syracuse University
Drew
P. B. Moore
Philadelphia
Farm system helps minor leagues keep baseball alive
Norfolk Yankees farm team opened a new park under lights as Judge Bramham, veteran of baseball, argues the farm system preserves weak clubs and cradle for future stars like Mathewson. The column muses on how many great players began in the bushes before reaching the majors.
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Judge Bramham
Cradle Baseball
Matty
Joe Williams Orfolk
New York
Ruths
Hubbells
Medwicks
Yankees Norfolk
William Bramham
Kenesaw Landis
Bramham
Landis
DiMaggios
Fellers
Gordons
Norfolks
Christy Mathewson
John McGraw
Polo Grounds
America
Minor League Baseball Scores Across Several Leagues
Associated Press roundup of minor league results shows Columbus 8 St. Paul 4, Louisville 5 Kansas City 4, Indianapolis and Milwaukee 1 with rain in Hinneapolis at Toledo, and Southern League Birmingham 2 Little Rock 2 with a later 5 1 game, plus Nashville 7 Chattanooga 6. Eastern League Wilkes-Barre 10 Wilamport 6, Scranton 2 Elmira 1. Texas League Oklahoma City 16 Beaumont 7, Dallas 3 San Antonio Houston 5 Tulsa 3. Shreveport 9 Port Worth 1. Pacific Coast San Diego 0 Los Angeles 0, Sacramento 11 Oakland 6, Portland 3 Seattle 4 San Francisco 0.
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Associated Press American Association
Columbus
St. Paul
Louisville
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Hinneaspolis
Toledo
Birmingham
Little Rock
Nashville
Chattanooga
Wilkes-Barre
Wilameport
Scranton
Elmira
Oklahoma City
Beaumont
Dallas
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Houston
Tulsa
Shreveport
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Los Angeles
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Oakland
Portland
Hollywood
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San Prancisco
Prison Star Wins Vault and Watches Prize
Boxing notes report Henry Armstrong to beat Lew Jenkins by technical knockout, while Luke Crosswhite wins high jump and pole vault at Oregon State Pen meet earning a wrist watch. Other items note Ky Laffoon returns to golf, and various boxing, baseball, and track updates with brief personal tidbits.
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New York
Henry Armstrong
Lew Jenkins
Jenkins
Henry
Lew
U. S
Ky Laffoon
Miami
Billy Conn
Bob Pastor
NE Menate
Oregon State Pen
Luke Crosswhite
Luke
Resnick Ten Halts Skrupas in Decisive League Shutout
In Commercial Division League play the Resnick ten beat Skrupas 12 to 4 to hand them their first loss of the season behind John Ferrar who allowed four hits and fanned six. Ferrar’s 44 strikeouts in his last four league starts paced the victory as Jack King suffered a rare defeat. A and P upset Cross and Spaid 4 to 3 in Division No. 4 while Straight Line Engine toppled Lennox to break a tie for first in Industrial Division No. 3. International Harvester and Syracuse Containers also won to stay tied atop that division with the Engines.
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Julius Resnick
Skrupas
Resniks
John Ferrar
Resnicks
Jack King
King
Cross
Spaid
Frank Curtis
al Holmes
Lennox
International Harvester
Syracuse Containers
International
Lamson
Iroquois
Crouse Hinds
Red Pierce
Hoffmans
Continentals
Huntington
Miller Calls For Entries In Central New York Softball
William Miller commissioner of softball for Central New York designates July 27 and 28 as opening dates for the district tournament deciding the Syracuse entry in the State title test at Rochester. Rochester tournament leads to national championship in Chicago. Rosters limited to 16 per club. games start in city parks with finals in Auburn at night. Entry deadline is July 22 at the Syracuse Y M C A.
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William Miller
Central
New York
Syracuse
Rochester
Chicago
Miller
Auburn
Syracuse Y. M. C. A
Kilian Manufacturing Corporation
Continental’ S Can
U. S. Hoffman
Solvay Tyroll
Forsythe & Gale
Cross & Spaid
Jack Thorp
Camillus Lillies
American Locomotive Company of
Columbian
John Oliver
Cubs Giants Tug To A Seventh Inning Homer Clash
Yesterday's Stars include Hank Leiber of the Cubs who belted a three run homer in the seventh to break a tie and beat the Giants. Whitlow Wyatt of the Dodgers and Bob Klinger of the Pirates both produced 10 hit days with homers and key hits to win games. Buck Walters of the Reds shut out the Phillies on five hits. Ed Smith and Joe Kuehel of the White Sox held the Yanks to five hits through seven, while Kuehl homered for the deciding run. Jim Tabor and Joe Cronin of the Red Sox led a Browns beatdown with Tabor three singles and Cronin a homer and a single. Rudy York and Hank Greenberg of the Tigers drove in four with two homers to topple the Athletics.
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Hank Leiber
Cubs
Giants
Whitlow Wyatt
Dodgers
Bob Klinger
Pirates
Bucky Walters
Reds
Phillies
ED Smith
Joe Kuehel
White Sox
Jim Tabor
Joe Cronin
Red Sox
Tabor
Cronin
Browns
Rudy York
Mank Greenberg
Tigers
Athletics
NYU Violets Stars Faced Tragedy And Ken Strong
A look at NYU football great Ken Strong and a string of NYU notables who suffered misfortune after the team era led by Chick Meehan. From Lassman Hill and Grant to Strong, the piece recalls football triumphs and personal trials, plus other sports notes and local happenings.
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Jack’ Durkin
New York University
al Lassman
Ed Hill
Len Grant
Violent Violets
Ken Strong
Eastern tournament highlights and defending champions
The annual Eastern tournament in New York features Ward and Todd as competitors in the Western amateur context. Bil Holt of Syracuse, defending Eastern champion, will face upcoming real tests. Henry Armstrong has held featherweight lightweight and welterweight titles, with welterweight the most lucrative. In three years since taking the 147-pound title from Barney Ross, Armstrong has defended it 17 times.
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Xecutive
Oscar Guilfoil
Eastern Amateur Golf Championship, Inc
Bud Ward
Spokane
Harry Todd
Dallas
New York
Minneapolis
Ward
Bil Holt
Syracuse
Todd
Henry Armstrong
Barney Ross
Carmen Pirro to Coach Solvay Freshman Teams
Carmen Pirro, a Solvay boy and Catholic University graduate, will return to his alma mater as freshman football and basketball coach in September. He played varsity football and captained last season’s basketball team and plans to study law alongside his coaching duties.
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Carmen Pirro
Solvay
Catholic University
Pirro
Barr Named Boss of Allentown as Picinich Resigns
Bobby Barr becomes manager of the Allentown club in the Interstate League after Val Picinich resigns. Barr, a right hander who pitched five seasons for Elmira, takes over as playing manager under a $500 monthly contract. Picinich stepped down after negotiations with club directors.
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Barr
Allentown
Picinich
Bobby Barr
Val Picinich
Elmira
Krens Pro Crew Throw Challenge at Central New York
The Krens nine issue a sweeping challenge to semi pro clubs in Central New York seeking games on Saturday afternoons and twilight contests. Ray Fuller of 110 Helen Street Syracuse is named as manager.
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Krens’ Nine
Ray Fuller
Helen Street
Syracuse
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