Atley Donald Earns Yankees Breakthrough Pitching Chance
The perseverance of Atley Donald, initially dismissed by Yankee scout John Nee, leads to his rise through the farm system. After 1934 efforts in Florida and seasons with Wheeling and the Bears, he debuts as a relief pitcher on May 13 and soon adds starts, posting six wins by mid June including wins against the Indians and White Sox.
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Stars Shine in Doubleheader With Mixed Results
Vernon Kennedy and Joe Krakauskas each delivered strong pitching as the Senators defeated the Browns 2-1 over 14 innings while the nightcap ended 6-1. Oral Hildebrand and Joe Gordon led the Yankees with multi hit games and three homers combined. Carl Reynolds enjoyed a perfect day in the Cubs-Dodgers 3-3 tie with two singles and two being hit by pitches.
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Oral Hildebrand
Joe Gordon
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Carl Reynolds
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Hush Casey
Donkey Softball Postponed by Rain at Smithshburg Diamond
The Donkey softball game scheduled for yesterday evening at the Smithshburg diamond was postponed due to rain and will be played tonight at 6 o'clock weather permitting. Proceeds benefit the Volunteer Fire Company and a good crowd is expected.
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Cellar Dwellers Senators Browns thrill in 14 innings
Washington Senators and St Louis Browns played a dramatic 14 inning 2 1 loss to the Senators with Vernon Kennedy blanking them. Chet Laabs delivered a 14th inning triple driving home Berardina for the game winner. Joe Krakauskas limited the Senators to six hits in a 6 1 win for the Browns in the nightcap.
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Promoter Rooney to Inspect Walker Ahead of Conn Bout
Art Rooney, Pittsburgh promoter, will attend Mickey Walker’s ring appearance against Red Bush in Pittsburgh to judge his condition for a potential Atlantic City match with Billy Conn in August. Wayne Rooney and a delegation of New York Baltimore Washington reporters will be present as Walker’s comeback is staged with two supporting bouts and Walker’s status as a mid champion is debated.
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Baseball's Big Six season averages flash in brief list
Baseball's Big Six highlights include Arnovich of the Phillies with 51 runs and 78 hits in 197 appearances, McQuinn of the Braves with 53 games and 217 at bats, Bonura of the Giants with 198 hits and 41 doubles, Foxx of the Red Sox with 167 at bats and 58 RBIs, McCormick of the Reds with 215 at bats and 74 runs, and Sullivan of the Browns with 1272 at bats and 42 runs.
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County Leaguers Meeting Tomorrow
President D Lee Staley of the Washington County League has called a meeting for Wednesday night at 7 30 at the sales room of the Hoffman Chevrolet Co West Washington street all club representatives urged to be present The Mt Briar club requested the meeting hoping for a vote on extending the season
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Louis Galento bout eyed. Yankees honor Gehrig
New York sports round up notes Joe Louis likely to tour Dixie after a win over Galento next week. Yankees wire congrats to Lou Gehrig on his 36th birthday. Cubs fans vent as Miss Julie Loefel from Madison praises Cubs play. Gene Tunney campaigns against heavyweight rivals in the West while Detroit papers question interviews. Charlotte recalls Bob Prichard as he is sold to Washington, drawing editorials. Schmeling bets back by Ralph Collette cited.
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Women’s Gas League Standings and Week Results
The armerettes remain active with Forks sweeping Shovels as Rakes and Hoes split games. Peg Cline led weekly scoring with 213 and a high game of 129, followed by Zimmerman 111 Nale 107 Myers 1035 Routzahn 102 Jones 102 and Martin 100. Electrocution became the legal execution method in New York State in 1885.
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P. Myers
H. Routzahn
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Martin
New York State
Distances Measured by an Old Span the Vara
Distances in the West were once measured by the vara a span of 83 inches an old unit used in early surveying and land division.
Nazis Prepare For Olympics
Berlin reports that Germany plans a Nazi branded 1940 Olympic effort. Reich sports ministry under Hans von Tschammer und Osten marshals national socialist clubs and athletes with trainers doctors veterinarians mechanics and referees. Ticketing favors German participants as crowds travel by Hamburg America Lines and North German Lloyd shuttles to Helsingfors.
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Olympic Center
National League Batting And Pitching Leaders Report
The Associated Press lists National League leaders with Arnovich of Philadelphia batting .296 and Bonura of New York at .347. Werber of Cincinnati leads runs with 48, Frey 45. McCormick 46 RBIs, Goodman 44. Arnovich 75 hits, McCormick 76. Martin and Slaughter tie for doubles with 18. Herman and Goodman lead triples with 8. Camilli, Lombardi and McCormick each have 11 home runs. Handley 11 stolen bases. Hack 7. Pitching leaders include Wyatt 6 0 and Derringer, Warnekes, Gumbert, and Fette at 8-2.
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Slaughter
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Chicago
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Brooklyn
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Handely
Pittsburgh
Hack
Wyatt
Derringer
Warnekes
Gum
Baseball Stat Leaders From 1940 Season Summary
Detroit star Greenberg leads in runs and RBIs with 32 and 55 while McQuinn of St. Louis and Foxx of Boston top hits and doubles. Cleveland’s Chapman adds 19 doubles, Travis shares triples with MeQuni St. Louis, and Foxx drives a late home run tally as pitching shows Donald 7 0 and Racing 10 1.
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Racing
Detroit Manager Still Hopeful Of Stopping Yankees Pennant March
New York June 20 The Tigers manager Del Baker refuses to concede the Yankees the pennant despite a 1074 game lead with 98 to play. He recalls past losses after key departures and notes Detroit’s improved pitching and a new bat for the lineup, including Earl Averill, who has played three games so far. Baker vows to challenge the leaders at Yankee Stadium.
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Washington junior light weight to face Ernie Kahler at Hagerstown show
In the Lions Club Babies Milk Fund card at Hagerstown Municipal Stadium Washington’s sensational junior lightweight Trish Jack Carter meets Baltimorean Ernie Kahler in the eight round semi final. Kahler seeks a win to earn a shot at Carter’s stablemate Joey Silva. 3,000 general admissions 50c, choice seats $1.00 and $1.50. Local ticket agents handling sales.
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Charles Town Results Summary of Horses and Purses
The Charles Town list shows multiple horses and purses with finishing order notes and payout figures including First-Royal Dot $8.80 $4.80 $5.20 and Second-Counter March $7.60 $5.40 $3.60. Other entries include Sun Belle Nervy Elfa Night Watch and Elegant Dame with varied payouts and listed odds or winnings.
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Night Watch
Pegaioette
Golden Mayne
Epe
Armenidas
Ivonia
Jousta Jimmie
Brooke Iterod
Fishth—Trostar
Probable Starters in Major League Showdowns
Probable pitchers for June 20 include Al Allen facing Washington, Bridges meeting Philadelphia, Lee opposing Pearson, Whitehead clashing with Bagby, Shouiner up against Passeau, Melton against Tobin, Fitzsimmons versus Walters, and Butcher meeting Davis. Each pairing highlights key clashes across the AL and NL in a full slate of games.
Yesterday's Results and Today's Baseball Games
Yesterday New York defeated Detroit 8 to 3 while St. Louis beat Washington 2 to 1 and the other games were postponed. Tonight Chicago visits New York and Cleveland goes to Washington with St. Louis at Boston and Detroit at Philadelphia. Tomorrow St. Louis plays Boston.
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Chicago and Brooklyn Tie in 3 3 Score Draw
In a drawn game Chicago tied Brooklyn 3 to 3 while other games were postponed. Tonight’s schedule lists Philadelphia at St Louis and Brooklyn at Cincinnati with a night game Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Boston at Chicago. The remaining Philadelphia at St Louis matchup repeats.
Fountain Head Golfers Travel to Waynesboro Match
Fountain Head Country Club takes a 29 man team led by Pro Gene Heaney to meet Waynesboro golfers this Saturday. The squad lines up by handicaps with the low handicap player facing Waynesboro’s top golfer. Members must register at the club house.
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Harrystown Hornets Hosted by Old German Team in Exhibition
This evening at 5:30 Harrystown hosts the Old German team for an exhibition game to prep the Old Germans for Sunday’s contest with Middleburg. Wine and Stottlemyer are slated for the Hornets while Morris Spong and Spessard play for the Old Germans.
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Wine
Stottlemyer
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