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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1940

Page

4

Louis Godoy bout to test new tactics against Louis

Sports writer analyzes how Godoy, guided by manager Weill, plans a straight up fight to challenge Joe Louis. Weill bets Godoy will stand and trade to exploit Louis weakness to crouching fighters, aiming for an upset across 15 rounds. Godoy seeks confidence from their prior 15 round score, while Louis eyes a knockout if open targets appear.

Joe Louis Godoy al Weill Weill Louis Artire Tony Garento Godor

Old Exports to host Mt Briar in Washington County doubleheader

The Old Exports face Mt Briar Hor nets in the Sharpsburg league at 1 30 PM tomorrow. After two losses to the Tate Cubs last week the Old Exporters plan a strong performance to impress home fans and split the twin bill. Menty er, fireball pitcher, is expected to start the opener with Willard likely taking the mound later.

Sharpsburg Mt. Briar Hornets Tate Cubs Mentyer Whl Willard

Dodgers Show Nerve That Makes Champs In Crucial Series

Brooklyn Dodgers, with Joe Medwick in left, shut out the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 at Abbots Field to take a full game lead in the National League. Luke Hamlin allowed two hits, Medwick made six putouts, and a crowd of 27,900 attended. The Dodgers’ win followed by a strong showing in both leagues as the Red Sox and Indians won, while Detroit and New York also posted victories.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Brooklyn Dodgers Joe Medwick Cincinnati Reds Luke Hamlin Dodgers Brooklyn Medwick Abbets Field Broohlya Tex Carleton Bucky Walters Reds Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Dennis Galehouse Chicago Cleveland Indians Jonny Allen Allen Sam Chapman Elphin Hal Newhouser Washington Senaators Detroit Meer TS Wie

Dodgers Basemen Curt Davis Scouting Heavyweight Bout Talk

New York June 15 report notes Curtis Davis as newest Dodger pitcher amid heavy cash deal chatter. Weekend rumors link Dempsey and wrestlers, while scouts eye a bout between Manx and Buddy Tier. Yanks pay Paul Selireiter for spring practice as Harold Parrott comments from Brooklyn. Davis’s draft path and bonds value around $400000 cited.

New York Toe Modwick Dodgers Jack Dempsey Buddy Tier Harold Parrott Trogklyn Bale Curtis Daviz Piteher Imerpont Morgan McPhillies Davis

South End Triumphs In Ninth Inning Victory

South End edged the Nati and Bears 7 to 2 after a tense game on Panghorn diamond. With bases loaded in the tenth, Tone ray by Schuebley delivered a key hit sealing the win as Roth played solidly in the field.

South End Schuebley Smith End Nati Bears Thas Atall Roth

No other baseball player tied to such tough scrutiny

Analyzing a fragment, the remark notes how no other baseball figure has faced as much difficulty and public pressure. It reflects on the unique blend of talent, expectations, and media attention surrounding a star athlete.

Yesterday's Stars Shine Across Major Leagues

Yesterday's Stars highlight strong outings as Tatko Hanlin and Welgers Heald spark Trooklyn with two hits. John Allen, Indiana Shoutout, and Dink Merlckson with four RBI pace Bees and Giants. Hal Newhouser limits Senators to five hits. Footprints reveal massive Sauropod dinosaur tracks in Bandara County, Texas, dating 20 to 30 million years.

Tatko Hanlin Welgers Trooklyn John Allen Indiana Ashings Dink Merlckson Bees Giuhory Cubs Menie Key Cardinals Pillies Turgess Whitehead Nick Wired Giants Mach New York Pirates Hal Newhouser Ptars Senators Dennis Gilehouse Red Sox Iirs Boston Easy White Sox Charley Keller Yankees Sigsqust Browns Iitestone Bandara County Texas

Four Sox Lead in Hitting Ranks as May Surges

New York June 16 The Boston Red Sox lead the bidding race with four players among the ten league leaders and Low Finney atop the American list while the National League sees strong shifts. Mervill May of Philadelphia tops the week with a .354 average, rising from .274. Yank Danning slides to fourth as May outpaces the field. Other leaders include Finney .379 in the American League, and May .354 for the NL with Moore New York and Gustine Pittsburgh among top hitters.

New York Boston Ned Sox Finney National League Mervill May Philadelphia Mnillies Yank Danning Giants Pinmey Philadelphia Moore Walker Brooklyn Danning Gustine Pittsburgh Ross Boston F. McCormick Cincinnati Leicher Chicago Gleeson Fletcher Finney Boston Radelit St. Louis Cramer Appling Wreisht McCosky Detroit Mack Cleveland Willams Travis Washington Foxx Roston

National League Writeday Results and Standings

National League results show Brooklyn 3 Cincinnati 1 and Boston 4 Chicago 2. Standings list Brooklyn leading with .613, Cincinnati .667, New York .659, Chicago .510, Philadelphia .372, Pittsburgh .387, St Louis .356, Boston .14. Games today include Cincinnati at Brooklyn and St Louis at Philadelphia, Chicago at Boston, Pittsburgh at New York. Tomorrow’s games: Cincinnati at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at New York.

Writendayis Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis i

American League 5 Yesterday's Results and Standings

The American League box scores show Philadelphia 10 over Washington 1, New York 12 over St Louis 3, with Cleveland 30 21 and Boston 28 16 leading the standings. Today schedule includes St Louis at New York, Chicago at Boston, and Detroit at Washington, plus Detroit at Washington.

Ceveland S Philadelphia Natroi Washington Heston T. New York St. Vawis Pet Boston Cleveland Detroit New York Chicago St. Louis

Cardinals Beat Phillies 6 to 2 in Southworth Era Debut

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6 to 2 as Billy Southworth, new manager, watched from the dugout. Ray Blades started strong, Ernie Kay, acquired in the Brooklyn deal involving Ducky Medwick, led a nine hit attack with two safeties including a triple, and Hugh Mulcahy and Clyde Small were staked to a rough day on the mound.

Philadelphia Lane St. Louis Cardinals Billy Southworth Philadelphia Phillies Ray Blades St. Louis Ernie Kay Brooklyn Ducky Medwick Hugh Mulcahy Clyde Small St. Tewis

Top-ranked Riggs Marble Lead National Clay Court Field

The Chicago gathering opens at the National Clay Courts with stars like Bobby Riggs and Alice Marble entering the first women’s competition in 31 years. Notables Wesby Van Horn Don McNeill Ted Schroeder and others also show, as Frank Parker Bryan Grant and Gardner Mulloy contend for titles. First-round matches begin today with finals Sunday June 27.

Chicago Bobby Riggs Alice Marble Wesby van Horn Los Angeles Don McNeill Oklahoma City Ted Schroeder Glendale Calif Bil Tilden Hisworth Vines Riggs Frank Parker Pasadena Bryan Grant Atlanta McNeill van Form Gardner Mulloy Miami Henry Prusoi Seattle Frank Keynes Oakland Miss Marble Helen Bernhard New York City Virginia Wolfenden Berkeley Gracyon Wheeler Santa Monica Jaly

Newhouser Cards Five Hit Shutout for Tigers Opening Win

Detroit slugged 19 hits and routed the Washington Senators 10 to 1 in the opener of a home stand. Marold Newhouser tossed five strong innings as Barney McCosky and George Tebbetts led with three hits apiece, while Walter Masterson allowed 13 Detroit safeties. The Senators misplayed four times fueling Detroit’s big early surge.

Detroit Marold New Houser Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Senators Tigers Walter Masterson Washington Mike Krakauskas Tiger Barney McCosky George Tebbetts Masterson Krakauskas Ferlell Newhouser Tebbetts

Battle of the Bulls shocks GU 8 S military history

A strange incident in GU 8 S military history recounts the 1846 battle of the bulls in Arizona where wild cattle attacked the Merman Battalion. Several soldiers were injured in the encounter.

GU. 8 S Arizona Merman

Indians Front Office Silent Over Vitt Ousting Rumors

Cleveland observers weigh three options after player charges surge: dismiss Vitt, remove rebellious players, or launch peace talks. Luke Sewell could be named acting manager if Vitt is ousted as Alva Brailey and Bradley probe complaints from 12 players about morale and management. Vitt defends actions while awaiting leadership decision.

Aly Bradley Riguh Cleveland Railians Oscar Vitt Cleveland Owl Vitt Bradley Cleveland Indians Luke Sewell Witt Will Page One Philadelphia Hoseman Newark Alva Brailey Indians Mel Harder Harder Boston Red Sox Bob Feller Feller

Major League Leaders 7

Batting leaders include Finney Boston at .379 and Radcliff St Louis at .370 with Foxx Boston driving in 50 RBIs and Moses Philadelphia 40 runs. Pitching leaders feature Newsom Detroit 6 1 and Smith Cleveland 6 1 while Mize St Louis hits 47 homers alongside Danning New York 41 RBIs and Frey Cincinnati 36 runs.

Finney Boston Radcliff St. Louis Case Washington Moses Philadelphia Wlliams Foxx Walker Wright Chicago Cramer Greenberg Detroit Boudreau Cleveland Keller New York Trosky Newsom Smith May Moore FL McCormick Cincinnati Frey Danning Mize F. McCormick Whitehead Ross Carailli Brooklyn Werber Melton Lohrman

Jackets Meet Hancock Sunday in Double Bill

The Boonsboro Jackets, a half game out of second in the Washington County League, face Hancock in a Sunday doubleheader at 1:20 pm. Hancock has shown improvement and may upset the down county team. Hap Powers is likely to start, with Just that flinger as a possible starter. A second win would lift Boonsboro in the standings as fans crowd the venue for the twin bill.

Boonsboro Yellowjackets Down County Hancock Down County Boys Flinger Jackets Hap Powers Upstaters Sharpsburg Boonsboro

White Sox Lose First Night Game at Comiskey Park

Boston Red Sox defeated the White Sox 5 to 1 in Chicago at Comiskey Park. Denny Galehouse pitched seven strong innings for Boston before a crowd of about 40,104 on the White Sox's first night game of the season.

Chicago Boston Red Sox White Sox Denny Galehouse Comiskey Park Boston

Orioles Meet Wildcats Sunday in Chewsville Showdown

Baseball fans in Chewsville anticipate a Sunday game as the Chewsville Orioles host the Williamsport Wildcats at 2 30. Old rivals among the citys Class A teams, a large crowd is expected as Johnny Gossard may start for the Orioles and either Cete Anderson or Lefty Murray for the Wildcats. Both teams boast solid hitters and strong fielding.

Chewsville Johnny Gossard Orioles Cete Anderson Lefty Murray Wildcats

Keller Smacks Out Pair Of Home Runs

The New York Yankees routed the St. Louis Browns 12 to 3 after collecting 17 hits. Charley Keller hit two home runs as New York used four pitchers to hold off St. Louis.

Keller St. Louis New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Charley Keller Yankees New York Pearson Dickey Harris Mills Trotter Coffman Swift

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