Patterson Holds Final Say Over Reds Youth Prospects
Hank Squire explains Pat Patterson controls Cincinnati farm opinions and decisions. Lane Giles and McKechnie defer to Patterson on who advances to the majors, while Patterson personally vets Tucson prospects like Stapenhorst Gibbons and Burpo for major league potential.
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Track Classic Is Under Way
The Track Classic at Minnesota’s Memorial Stadium opens with 223 athletes from nearly 70 schools. Prelims in 10 of 14 events set the stage for finals tomorrow as Southern California seeks an eighth team title in 11 years with Stanford and others challenging.
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Louis Favored Over Braddock In Chicago Heavyweight Bout
Three years ago Joe Louis held a 5 to 2 favorite line to win the heavyweight title against James J Braddock in a Chicago bout.
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Cleveland And Brooklyn Take Top Positions
Cleveland Indians and Brooklyn Dodgers surged to league leads amid player revolts and managerial tensions. Bob Feller pitched a 12-1 victory. Dodgers faced suspicions over Luke Hamlin. The Browns, Athletics, and Giants also posted key wins to climb standings.
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This Pitcher Had Reason To Be Sad
Seattle report on University of Washington pitcher Sam Baker nicknamed Sad. The southpaw helped the Northern Division PCC entry despite a 1–4 record, allowing 25 hits in five appearances and losing two one run games and two others by slim margins.
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Latin-Americans Triumph 13 4 Over Manhattan Chargers
The Latin-Americans defeated the Manhattan Chargers 13 to 4 in a Class A football game at Eagle Field. Only one game was completed as other leagues were postponed by rain. Tonight features three matchups including Court House versus Mitchell's Furniture.
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Louis Defeats Godoy In Eight Round Heavyweight Title Showdown
Louis defends his title against Arturo Godoy in New York with a brutal stoppage in the eighth round. Godoy endured a ferocious assault, was helped back to his corner by referees, and finished with a battered, bleeding appearance as Louis dominated with stinging rights and lefts.
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Baseball Stars Shine Across Leagues In AP recap
Feller pitched the Indians into first in the American League with a four hit game against the Senators. Rigney held the Yankees to five hits in eleven innings for a 1 0 White Sox win. Danning and Jurges drove in three for the Giants in a 6 3 win over the Cubs. Klein hit a two run homer and drove in all four in a 4 3 12 inning Phillies win over the Reds. Niggeling Clift and Berardino powered the Browns with five hit pitching and a ninth inning Clift homer in a split in St Louis. Brancato homered after a bases loaded single to lift the Athletics over the Tigers 6 4. Fletcher doubled three times driving in four for the Pirates over the Bees.
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Louis Dominates Night in June 1940 Fight
A vivid account recalls a night in June 1940 when Louis overwhelmed rivals, a performance described as unmatched on their best days. The speaker asserts none could have beaten him that evening.
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Browns Surge in A L Race With Doubleheader Wins
The St. Louis Browns rose to fifth place, one and a half games behind the New York Yankees after sweeping Boston 2-1 and 11-4 in a doubleheader. John Niggeling and Harland Clift fueled the first game, while John Berardino keyed the second with a two run homer. Bob Feller earned his tenth win for Cleveland in a 12-1 victory over Washington. The White Sox shut out the Yankees 1-0, and in the NL, Philadelphia overtook Cincinnati in 12 innings with a 4-3 win as Kirby Higbe and Chuck Klein starred for the Phillies. The Giants beat the Cubs 6-3, and Pittsburgh edged Boston 8-7.
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Harvard and Yale Crews Race Today
Harvard and Yale varsity crews prepare for the Thames clash in New London Conn Yale holds a long training period spanning almost five months with only routine spring time trials prior to this decisive race. The event dominates the season as both sides seek the ultimate test of endurance and skill.
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Chicago-Henry Wacker Dominates Simms In Cleveland Bout
Henry Wacker of Chicago won a points decision over Eddie Simms of Cleveland in a boxing match held in Cleveland. Wacker achieved a 195 percent style edge showing superior offense and defense throughout the bout, delivering a clear outpoint.
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Plans Made For Another Title Battle After Champion Stops Arturo Godoy
Joe Louis likely to fight the Baer Galento winner after a June 21 stoppage. Godoy, bloodied and battered, challenged Louis through eight rounds before the referee halted the bout for a technical knockout in Louis's favor.
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Stars Defeat Seals Behind Tight Hurling
Bill Fleming of the Hollywood Stars held the Seals to a 6 1 loss as San Francisco miscues fueled the win. Fleming struck out seven and led a two-run first inning aided by errors and timely hits.
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Bowman Held Blameless By League Proxy
Ford Frick, NL president, absolved pitcher Bob Bowman of blame in the beaning of Joe Medwick. Medwick, a Dodgers outfielder, left hospital and appeared to recover from a brain concussion after Bowman’s fast ball struck him in a Dodgers Cardinals game in New York.
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Pepper Martin Ejected in First NL Game
In St. Louis Pepper Martin was ejected from a recent St. Louis vs Brooklyn game. The third baseman argued with umpire George Barr over a called third strike, marking the first ejection of his National League career.
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