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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1940
Page
5
Major league trade talk winds down as teams weigh last offers. The era’s top college stars face health shocks and shifting futures. Notable names and programs from Cornell to Syracuse appear in whispers and middling moves amid winter sport chatter.
The Cincinnati Reds seek help from Bucky Walters to slow the Brooklyn Dodgers and hold position atop the NL race as the New York Giants surge. Hamlin pitched superbly for the Dodgers in a 2 0 win while Medwick debuted with a single, and the Giants won 8-6 over the Pirates to extend their streak.
In Poughkeepsie Washington Huskies favored at 6 to 5 to win the varsity race as Cornell California lead at 3 to 1 with Columbia and Syracuse at 8 to 1. In baseball, Binghamton trips rally for 10-4 win over Wilkes Barre. Albany splits twin bill with Scranton 5-2 and 3-2. Elmira wins doubleheader over Springfield 5-3 and 2-0.
The Cincinnati Reds will be without their shortstop Billy Myers for at least a week after he suffered a gashed forearm during an altercation while attempting to raise a window. The injury was reported today, leaving Myers unavailable for upcoming games.
Syracuse Chiefs win 7 to 1 over Montreal Royals as Dick Porter plans to fly home to care for his ill wife. Dan Taylor presides in his absence. Hinckle throws five hits, Hartje and Deal homer, Hartje drives in two, Kahny, Berger, and Suhr contribute. Royals' Maturak allowed 9 hits. Hollingsworth finish relief. Game time 2 hours 4 minutes.
A sparse AP report outlines minor league baseball happenings with scattered results and team references. The garbled text mentions several teams and dates, noting winnings and standings in a brief, partially readable summary.
All major league clubs except the New York Yankees prepare deals before the midnight limit ends open trading for the season. The Pirates acquire catcher Al Lopez from the Boston Bees, sending catcher Ray Berres and cash. Frankie Frisch manages a shrewd move as Lopez is hailed as one of the game’s best receivers. The Yankees cannot trade within their circuit or use waivers due to a spring meeting rule.
Johnny Burke of Providence and Tommy Strafaci of Brooklyn reached the Metropolitan Amateur final after a dramatic day. Burke defeated Willie Turnesa 2 and 1, while Strafaci edged Tailor by a narrow margin as Turnesa struggled with chipping and putting.
Cleveland fans and observers expect a managerial change if Oscar Vitt is dismissed. Luke Sewell, longtime catcher and favored by players, would likely serve as acting manager while officials probe charges from 12 players including Bob Feller, Mel Harder, Hal Trosky, and Rollie Hemsley. Bradley and Slapnicka argued over the issue after meeting with directors. Vitt defended his leadership after a players’ meeting, saying he would remain in charge as the club faced internal tension.
New York date June 15 Larry MacPhail president of the Brooklyn Dodgers says he has abandoned hope of landing Hugh Mulcahy or Kirby Higbe from the Phillies. He adds they won’t trade either and even if they did, what money would be left after the outlay. He mentions Joe Medwick and Curt Davis from the Cardinals and jokes about borrowing some of that gold the Government burned in Kentucky.
The column weighs Joe Louis as a fighter of moods, noting his best form against past champions and doubt over Godoy's chance. It argues Louis must rebuild mental edge, anticipate a fresh style, and possibly win in five to six rounds, while acknowledging age and fatigue temper his dominance.
Invading Syracuse for the first time the Ethiopean Clowns clash with the Ventrones this afternoon at Griffin Stadium. Freddy Ventrone fields two capable batteries to oppose Lefty Mallette and Jack Holmes plus Wegerski and Hele dori, aiming to stifle the Clowns while North Syracuse High School hopes for strong defense and timely hitting from its lineup.
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