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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
7
Salt Lake City Bees push into Pioneer league elite by speeding past .667 to reach .675, extending a 2 to 1 odds-style edge as they hold top position in loop standings. The Associated Press notes the team’s ascent signals a rare high level of performance and pressure to stay ahead.
Pioneer League game saw Ray Perry and Al Steele propel Idaho Falls to an 8-6 10th inning win over Pocatello Cardinals after a 3-6 deficit. Perry drove in the tie breaking run with a single and later added a double and a homer while Waldron and White starred for Pocatello. Idaho Falls and Boise finished 4-4 in another late affair as rain halted play and teams prepared for Salt Lake City and Ogden.
The Brooklyn Dodgers moved into first in the National League by one percentage point after an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cincinnati led with a 31-14 mark, while Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, and New York trailed in the American League. The St. Louis Browns defeated Washington 7-4 to climb to sixth, and Boston Bees routed St. Louis 12-2 in a high scoring day.
Midway CCC camp of Blackfoot league meets District CCC Headquarters in a 7:30 p.m. softball clash. Midway arrives with a string of spring wins in the upper Snake River valley while Headquarters, one of Pocatello’s strongest clubs, fields Jim Orchard as likely starting pitcher.
The Amazons upset the Jaydees 16 to 11 to clinch the YMCA women's softball league championship. Imogene Krippner led with four hits and five runs as Mary Catherine Ogee shut down Jaydees after a switch in the pitching. The game featured late innings rallies and a pivotal sixth inning double.
Canton Ohio reports the death of Dr. Harry A. March a physician and organizer who helped found professional football and gave Jim Thorpe his chance. The obituary notes March's key role in early football development and his influence on the sport's growth.
The York Giants and the Canton Bulldogs clashed as Thorpe, the Carlisle Indian, rose to fame with the Canton team. Dr. March died last night after a long illness.
Babe Phelps collected three hits in four trips for the Dodgers including a decisive eighth inning triple that drove in the winning run against the Pirates. George McQuinn sparked the Browns with a triple and a five run rally to defeat the Senators. Joe Sullivan hurled seven strong hits for the Bees as they blanked the Cardinals.
New York reports on June 11 mix of sports chatter and betting odds. Joe Louis vs Arturo Godoy at 1-6 fight prospects. Lawson Little rusty talk in Boston. Law son Little football 1941 date teased. Ed Oliver blamed by GA officials. Hagen involved. Norton and Sarazen tips noted. Galento trains secretly for Max Bear amid speculation.
Connie Mack's elder Mike Millicudd, 84, keeps fans in line at Shibe Park windows as Pacific Coast League cities press owners over an all star game. Dolph Camilli hit six homers in different parks but missed Pittsburgh and Boston. Babe Ruth has not seen the Yankees since opening day. Bill Werber of the Reds shifts to lighter bats as summer wears on after four weight changes last season.
Oklahoma City readers recall Walter Hagen and the lone Haig in a bygone golf era quote about progress. The remark highlights public interest in prominent players and the humor of sports nostalgia.
Brooklyn Pittsburgh and Boston St. Louis New York Chicago and others played or postponed as rain and wet grounds affected schedules. Notable results include Jersey City 3 Buffalo 1 and Syracuse 5 Toronto 3 with several American Association and Southern Association games also reported.
Fort Hall's softball team defeated Hill's Grocery 7 to 4 to start the week schedule. Trahant drove in three runs with two singles in three trips, fueling the Braves' win at the municipal diamond.
Pocatello's Cardinals host Twin Falls Cowboys in a Pioneer league second division matchup at 8 30 pm. O Boye starts for Twin Falls against Bill Caplinger on the mound for Pocatello. Don White homer sparked a 6 3 lead before miscues helped Salt Lake rally for a 6 6 tie and a 10th inning win. Attendance 832.
New York bouts end with Maxie Percer outpointing Bobby McIntyre 140 to 139 in Montreal Detroit. Chicago card sees Leonard Bennett win 146 over Tommy Paliatin 144. Baltimore action has Charley Gomez 135 beating Everett Rightmire 127 in Sioux City bout.
Walls Post Office is restored to second class status effective July 1 after improved business. Postmaster E. W. Cronkhite announces employees will receive a small salary increase and added assistance as a result.
London reports fascist Italy has entered World War II. Britain pledges to continue the struggle “between civilization and the pacan hordes” and dispatches fresh reinforcements to France for ground and air forces. Churchill assures Reynaud of maximum support as Narvik and northern Norway are abandoned to bolster France.
Washington reports the Republican resolutions committee nearly complete as party leaders plan to draft a platform amid European tensions. Harold E. Stassen and Joseph W. Martin Jr are named key figures for the convention set to open June 24 in Philadelphia.
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