Louis Stops Godoy in Eighth Round at Yankee Stadium
Joe Louis battered Arturo Godoy into near unconsciousness before referee Billy Cavanagh stopped the bout at 1 minute 24 seconds of the eighth round. Louis fought with grim resolve, weighing 199 pounds, and dominated the Chilean who had been down twice and blood streamed from a deep cut. Afterward Louis contemplated possible future fights as managers weighed one more ring appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Talbot
New York
Joe Louis
Arturo Godoy
Chile
Yankee Stadium
Arturo
Big Negro
Godoy
Billy Cavanagh
Louis
Cavanagh
Jal Weill
Tony Galento
Max Baer
Bowers Sent to Selma as Alexander Returns to Tourists
Thomasville announces pitcher Bowers released to Selma Alabama and manager Alexander back in lineup for tonight’s game with the league leading Valdosta Trojans. Kip Sauerbrun likely starts on the mound after Bowers departure, amid a sprained thumb for Alexander.
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Bowers
Selma
Alex
Trojans
Thomasville
Americus
Valdosta Trojans
Thomasville Club
Stewart
Doc) Bowers
Ala
Dale Alexander
Kip Saverbrun
Alexander
Kip Sauerbrun
Moulder Wins Eleventh as Pioneers Defeat Thom asville
Americus Ga. pitcher Glenn Monutder allowed seven hits with no walks or strikeouts as the Pioneers beat Thom asville. Uisney hit a go ahead triple, Loveless delivered a ninth inning homer, and Marion Cibrowski added a double and two singles for four trips. Pinky Miller is noted in the continued report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. IL
St. John Americus
Glenn Monutder
Aiguericus
Pioneers
Thomasvile
Uisney
Troy
Moulder
Loveless
Marion Cibrowski
Pinky
J Miller
Cowboy Luttrell Travels to Atlanta for Dempsey Bout
AtlantaJune 21 Cowboy Luttrell the wrestler who will box Jack Dempsey here on July was due in Atlanta today to begin training Downing fight promoter said Luttrell would referee several amateur boxing matches tonight Dempsey expected to arrive days before the fight Downing said advance ticket sales were exceptionally heavy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowboy Luttrell
Atlanta
Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Jin Downing
Luttrell
Downing
Second Division Clubs Win in Southeast
Montgomery June 21 second division teams claimed wins in the Southeastern loop with Selma Meridian Gadsden and Anniston taking points from rivals. Pensacola, the league leader, fell 9-8 to bottom-ranked Anniston Rams while Jackson lost 15-3 to Gadsden, now seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Selma
Meridian
Gadsden
Anniston
Pensacola
Anniston Rams
Jackson
Hard-to-read scorecard from an old game report
The item lists players Loveless Cibrowski and Miller with runs batted in Ulisney Loveless and Cibrowski have multiple hits including a three base and a stolen base. Home run by Loveless and double plays Wasiak to Arehipoli to Hoffman. Bowers walked four, Moulder pitched a complete game in 1 hour 57 minutes with Brady and Atkinson as umpires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveless
Troy
Wasiak
Cibrowski
Miller
Dove
Flink
Matt
Archipoli
Ulisney
Twitchell
Uhle
Arehipoli
Hoffman
Mott
Thomasville
Bowers
Moulder
Invines
Brady
Atkinson
Morgan leads Ottawa Ogdensburg to league top with strong infield
Cy Morgan's Ottawa Ogdensburg club dominates the Canadian American League with 37 of 40 starting pitcher wins. The infield from Philadelphia Nationals steadies the defense, led by Jumonville Bethman and Daniels. Attendance climbs as the club tops the circuit and Morgan returns to Thomasville roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Morgan
Thomasville
Eddie Brietz
Morgan
Ottawa-Ogdensburg
Senators
Sporting News
Ogdensburg
Philadelphia Nationals
Clyde Reeder
Harry Marine
Carl Bethman
George Jumonville
Alex Daniels
Jumonville
Marnie
Bethman
Ted Stick
Daniels
Moultrie Packers
Thomasville Club
League
M. L. St. John
The
Amer
Ray Blades
Ottawa
Sports Roundup Mixed Headlines From A Hot Baseball And Golf Scene
A wide snapshot from New York sports on June twenty one covers Louis heading to Atlantic City for golf practice, Baer and Galento set to clash, and Joe Louis rallying with seven late punches. It touches on Yankee and Red Sox talk, Browns struggles, boxing notes from CCC camps, and sport figures like Art Godoy, Bob Sikes, Ne ville Beech, Tippy Larkin, and quotes from Harold Burr and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louis
Atlantic City
Baer
Galento
Joe
Detroit
Browns
Yanks
Red Sox
Bob Sikes
Neville Beech
Tippy Larkin
CCC
Denny Carroll
Tigers
Carroll
Dick Bartell
Bert Pardon
Crazy Dean
Dean
Loop-leading Cowdens crush Texaco 16-5 in Industrial League
The Cowden Auto Supply team defeated Texaco 16-5 with 25 hits and three Texaco errors. Williams Frederick and Braswell homered as Cowdens ran eight in a fourth inning to break a 3-3 tie. Cowdens improve to six wins, no losses and face Icemen next. Elks meet Troy Cleaners in Commercial League.
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Cowden Auto Supply Company
Texaco
Cowdens
Williams
Frederick
Braswell
Moreland
Icemen
Elks
Troy Cleaners
St. Louis Browns Sensation of the Majors
The St. Louis Browns dominate the current baseball scene and shake up the American League. The Yankees face disruption as the Browns threaten to reshape the league’s balance of power. Jack Van Orsdol, former Thomasville pitcher, has arm trouble and reportedly underwent surgery in Baltimore before returning home to Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis Browns
Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Baseball
New York Yankees
Ious Times-Recorder
Jack van Orsdol
Thomasville
Baltimore
Selma
van Orsdol
Oklahoma
Standings and Results From Yesterday’s Games
Scores show Americus 4 over Thomasville 2, Albany 4 over Tallahassee 1, Waycross 16 over Cordele 1, Valdosta 21 over Moultrie 6. Tomorrow’s matches: Americus at Moultrie, Albany at Cordele, Valdosta at Thomasville, Waycross at Tallahassee.
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Americus
Thomasville
Albany
Tallahassee
Waycross
Cordele
Valdosta
Moultrie
Cordele Valdosta
Baseball scores from American and National leagues
The scores show several MLB results with multiple games decided in extra innings. Highlights include Chicago beating New York 1 0 in 11 innings, Cleveland routing Washington 12 1, and Philadelphia 6 Detroit 4. In the National League New York defeated Chicago 6 3. Pittsburgh won 8 7 over Boston. Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 3 in 12 innings. Southern Association results list Knoxville 2 New Orleans 1 and other late scores.
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Cleveland
Boston
Detroit
New York
St Lous Chicago
Philadelph
Washington Ee
Pet
Nashville
Atlanta
Memphis
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Birmingham
Knoxville
New Orleans
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Thomasville Legion Juniors Routed Valdosta 15 6 in Debut
In their 1940 home debut at the stadium Thomasville American Legion junior team amassed 13 hits to overpower Valdosta juniors 15-6. Jack Zeigler and Bobby Monk shut down the visitors to five hits while Gus Letchas led the attack with three hits in five at bats. Steve Watkins and Atkinson added extra base hits as the defense praised by coach Bob Doty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville American Legion
Valdosta
S Legion
Jack Zeigler
Bobby Monk
Gus Letchas
Thomasville
Steve Watkins
Atkinson
Valdosians
Zeigler
Monk
Bob Doty
Rodney Cone
Lark Mason
Shiver
Pattilo
If Griffin
Mecrary
C Corbett
Bullock
Futch
Mcfachern
Ragan
Zergier
Afan McDaniel
TROJANS BEARS RAMPAGE IN GEORGIA FLORIDA LEAGUE ACTION
Valdosta and Waycross routed rivals as Valdosta crushed Moultrie 21 to 6 while Waycross edged Cordele 16 to 1. Albany beat Tallahassee 4 to 1 and Americas toppled Thomasville 4 to 2 amid fielding miscues and errors.
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Associated Press
Valdosta
Valdostans
Waycross Bears
Moultrie
Bears
Cordelo
Burns
Swift
Yonchuk
Hig
Waycross
Greer
Bobo
Gardele
Krobke
Cardele
Albany
Tallahassee
Capitals
Oe Americas
Thomasville
Chicks and Craks Share Second in Southern Association
Memphis and Atlanta tie for second as Nashville stretches lead toward hosting the all star game. Joe Roxbury leads Memphis past Atlanta 6 2 while Birmingham beats Nashville 6 5 on Garton Del Savio’s ninth inning hit. Little Rock falls to Chattanooga. Workmen warned to wear shirts or face future service denial.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Atlanta
Nashville
Vols
Gracklers
Joe Roxbury
Garton del Savio
Birmingham
Little Rock
Chattanooga
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Eae Cae
Pete Seer
Tenors
Elks ‘Industrial
H. K
Pop) Key
Barnett
Hink
Fis
McKenzie
Joweps
Totas Altereveriecnesey
Ab Fi Archipoli
Oibrowski
Glen Arven
LeAnne Massey
Bob Massey
Frank Diggs
D. C
LOGAT
DODGE
Company
Thomson - Alderman Company
N. Madison St. Thomasville, Ga
Dodge Truck Service
Thomasville Legion
Harold C. Burr
N. Y
Oscar Vitt
Vitt
Kansas City Blues
Baron Gottfried von Cramm
Owen Anderson
California
von Cramm
Anderson
al Aldrickson
Washington U
Poughkeepsie
Willie Turnesa
Paul Waner
Bowly Brownies
Georgia-Florida
Southern Association
Ana
Tim Ena Singin
Sam
Titteen
Cone
Norfolk, Va
Norfolk Navy Yard
Valdostans Slug Packers
Waycross Club
Wallops Cordele
Chicks and Craks
Palm Beach
Beau Brummell
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