Sports Roundup from a Busy Baseball and Theater Scene
Digest of sports and showbiz notes. Mentions Fordham football, Cornell, Jim Walker, Branch Rickey, Roger Bresnahan, Joe Medwick, Eddie Mead, Buddy Moore, Max Rosenbloom, Ike Campbell, Rogers Hornsby, Billy Southworth, Bill Terry, Joe Moore, Oscar Vitt, Max Baer, and various teams and venues. Describes reactions to Medwick sale, farm systems, and upcoming events with colorful context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Medwick
Medwick
Cardinals
Billy Southworth
Red Cross
Bill Terry
Joe Moore
Brooklyn
Dodger
Suffolk Downs
Hallett To Handle License Exams Here
Winchester police report that State Trooper Hallett based in Front Royal will oversee drivers permit examinations in the county courthouse. He replaces Birckhead and the change is effective immediately. Exams will be held Tuesdays from 9 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
R. A. Lynn
Staunton
Hallett
Front Royal
Birckhead
Spotlight On Local Sports Weekend Roundup
Rain held off for a busy weekend of local sport events at the Park and Winchester Speedway. Prince Georges split a double header, crowds packed the course, and the Redsox finally played Luray after rainouts. Golf saw Phil Fowle, Carl Campbell, Roy Ryden shine with low scores and a remarkable team shot on hole two. John Noll, Phil Fowle, Ryden and Campbell sparked a near miracle as Noll eagled the hole after Fowle nudged in his shot. John Locke joined the Park squad, getting a hit and two runs in seven appearances. Hugh Crisman left his playground director post to bug hunt for the government at Gaylord. Tommy Mont announced plans to enter Virginia Tech, continuing Cumberland athletic ties with Newt and others earning letters there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Georges
Winchester Speedway
Redsox Ball Club
Luray
Phil Fowle
Carl Campbell
Roy Ryden
Campbell
Ryden
Fowle
John J. Noll
Noll
Phil
John Locke
Hugh Crisman
Park Nine
Berryville- Charles Town
Gaylord
Tommy Mont
Allegany
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
Cumberland
Newt
Baseball Standings From Yesterday's Major Matches
Yesterday's Stars recap highlights key performances across the league. Barney McCosky drove in two eighth inning runs for Detroit in a 8 7 win over Washington while Feller and Milner starred in a split doubleheader for Cleveland and Chicago hitters fueled several victories. Ted Williams and Jack Wilson led Boston in a 12th inning win, Vernon Kennedy and teammates powered the Browns past the Yankees, and Pirates, Cubs, Reds, and Cardinals posted pivotal wins with strong pitching and timely hitting.
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Associated Press
Barney McCosky
Tigers
Hiss
Washington
Bob Feller
al Milner
Indians
Feller
Milner
Athletics
Ted Williams
Jack Wilson
Sox
Farmer
Russell
White Sox
Vernon Kennedy
John Berardino
Roy Cullendine
Browns
Kennedy
Yanks
Max Butcher
Truett Sewell
Pirates
Bucs
Giants
Claude Passeau
Cubs
Bill Posedel
Bees
Posedel
Boston
Bill McGee
Jack Russell
Lon Warneke
Phils
Warneke
Linus Frey
Jim Turner
Reds
Frey
Turner
Blind student Archie King wins USC scholarship
Archie King of La Habra graduated with highest honors and a straight A average from Fullerton Junior College. He received a full-tuition scholarship to the University of Southern California. He is blind.
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Fullerton
Calif
Fullerton Junior College
Archie King
la Habra
University of Southern California
Leading U S zoos Located in New York Philadelphia and Washington
The three largest zoological parks in the United States are located in New York Philadelphia and Washington. The note lists these cities as home to the major institutions, highlighting their prominence in American zoology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Alze
Redsox
Park Splits Twin Bill With Prince Georges
Park and Prince Georges split a doubleheader with a 4 2 loss and a 10 2 win. Stickley took the first defeat amid late base umpire dispute, while Ritenour held the Park to nine runs and 12 hits in the second game. John Locke and Chick Curry returned to the lineup for 1940 as Burch snared a key one hander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Georges
Maryland
Stickley
Bob Patton
Unpire
Cyril Mathews
Patton
Chilton
Chroniger
Brown
Conrad
Pak
John Locke
Chick Curry
Ritenour
James
L. Lodge
Burch
M. Lodge
Winchester Park
New York
Lodge
Lodge St. Louis
Pat Eeee
Washington
Winchester
Lunsford
Kellar
B. Patton
No Joy In Mudville As Many Favorites Fall In Big League Fight
The Yankees Giants and Dodgers all lost Sunday as Major League teams delivered a day of upsets and tight finishes. Max Butcher and Truett Sewell pitched strong for the Giants while Lon Warneke and Johnny Mize led Chicago and St Louis with notable hits. Red Sox, Indians and Tigers won, boosting standings with late-inning heroics and steady pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mudville
Mighty Asey
New York
Yankees
Giants
Dodgers
Tankessee "Peatees
Cesty
Pirates
Polo Grounds
Max Butcher
Truett Sewell
St. Louis Cardinals
Phillies
Fiddler McGee
Jack Russell
Lon Warneke
Johnny Mize
Redsox
Cubs
Bees
Claude Passeau
Boston Red Sox
Ted William
Chicago White Sox
Jack Wilson
Joe Cronin
Cleveland Indians
Oscar Vitt
Athletics
Bob Feller
al Milnar
Detroit Tigers
Washington Nats
Barney McCosky
Parker Aims for Third Clay Court Singles Title
Chicago June 17 Parker the former boy wonder starts his bid for a third national clay courts singles title in the River Forest Club 30th annual tourney defending champ who also won the clay crown in 1933 faces Arthur Marx Groucho Marx's son in his opening match Parker is seeded second behind Robert Riggs United States and England singles champion.
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Chicago
Frank Parker
River Forest Club
Parker
Arthur Marx
Groucho Marx
Robert Riggs
United States
England
Major League Standings and Results Highlight Standings
Yesterday's scores show Cincinnati 1 5 loss to Brooklyn 0 2 while St Louis leads at 9 3 and Philadelphia tops 3 1. Brooklyn 32 15 6.18 and Cincinnati 34 17 .667 pace the league with Chicago 28 26 519.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
W. L. Pet
New Yorker
Pimaduten. Co. Cece
Mac Payden
Bauers
Brown
Picchota
Stringevich St. Louis
Shoun
Casey
Root
Lohrman
Vandermeer
Beck
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported
The Treasury shows June receipts of 31 771 986 74 dollars and expenditures of 24 202 419 35 dollars. The gross debt stands at 42 795 010 507 77 dollars, up by 878 668 10 from yesterday. Also noted are oil wells drilled to about two miles in depth and linen cloths found in Egyptian mummy cases over 4 000 years old.
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Washington
the Treasury
United States
Fred McFadden Heads Maryland Target Shooters
Fred McFadden of Pylesville becomes Maryland champion in trap shooting after a shoot-off with J C Michael of Aberdeen and A R Wetzel of Sykesville. All three had 198 of 200. McFadden hit all 25 in the decisive round. Other prize winners listed include Wetzel and Madigo with various class and overall scores.
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Baltimore
J. Fred McFadden
Pylesville
Maryland
McFadden
J. C.ichael
Aberdeen
A. R. Wetzel
Sykesville
Michael
Wetzel
T. K Wknkoop
Washington
China
Jae Young
Haddonfield
N. J. de
Dr. J. S. Madigo
J. R. Groves, Jr
Wynkoop
Firemen Retrieve Woman’s Missing Teeth From Lake
Bridgewater officials report a rescuer from the fire department found and recovered a woman’s false teeth after she lost them while swimming in Lake Nippenicket. Fireman Russell Lockyer swam and recovered the choppers at the request of the woman’s husband.
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Bridgewater
Mass
Lake Nippenicket
Russell Lockyer
Crowd Packs Winchester Speedway for Debut Motorcycle Races
About 4000 spectators attended the Winchester Speedway debut for motorcycle racing on a new southeast Winchester track. Twenty-one riders competed under the Virginia Cycle Club and American Motorcycle Association, with Don Smith of Cabin John Md winning the 15 lap feature and Sabine, Forney, and others placing in various heats and time trials.
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Winchester
Virginia Cycle Club, Inc
American Motorcycle Association
Ich
Winchester Cycle Club
Don Smith
Cabin John
William Forney
Joe McGuire
Miller McDonald
American Motorcycle Club
Baltimore Ramblers
Baltimore Md
Newport News Motorcycle Club
Richeond Motorcycle Club
Roanoke Motorcycle Club
Washington, D. C
George Sabine
Gaithersburg
W. H. Black
Altoona
Ted Boyd
Randallstown
Roger Stottlemyer
Frederick
Forrester Wilkinson
George Bencraft
Eddie Weisner
Washington
D. C
Ross Beach
Bob Wells
Charles Smith
Dawd Rozelle
Alta Vista
Henry Powell
Newport News
Beach
Eastern Team May Win Regatta
Poughkeepsie N Y June 17 Eastern crews may win the Intercollegiate Rowing Association four mile varsity race on the Hudson. The east has sometimes won with Navy as an example, but Pacific Coast crews have surged ahead in recent years amid strong pennant hopes for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ely
Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Hudson
Navy
Pacific Coast
Louis Godoy set for 15 round Yankee Stadium bout
heavyweight champion Joe Louis and Arturo Godoy mobilize for return match in Yankee Stadium Thursday night. Promoter Mike Jacobs projects a $200000 gate as ring side seats price at $27.50, with both fighters training in secret woods before this rematch.
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New York
Joe Louis
Arturo Godoy
Yankee Stadium
Mike Jacobs
Godoy
Chile
Louis
Johnny Paychek
Indians Bury The Hatchet With Vitt
Cleveland June 17 Withdrawal of the Indians demands for a new manager and Chief Oscar Vitt agreeing to play ends the dispute. Hatchet burying ceremonies were completed with Alva Bradley's benediction. Vitt said he is pleased with the decision and will try to win games with no animosity toward the team.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Oscar Vitt
Vitt
Alva Bradley
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Dizzy Dean
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Dean
Carl Hubbell
Cornell
New York World-Tele
Jimmy Walker
Branch Rickey
Larry MacPhail
Harry M. Stevens
Roger Bresnihan
Oklahoma U
Tom Stuidham
Eddie Mead
Buddy Moore
Maxie Rosenbloom
Strand
Ike Campbell
Enid
Okla
News- Eagle
Rogers Hornsby
Oklahoma City
Ike
Old Os
el Galento
Max Baer
Red Bud
Glenwood
S. Loudounet
Royal Road
Park
Curry
Locke
Prince Georges Estes
Graham
Packards
House of David
Prince George
Bill White
Fred McFadden
Miller Huggins
W. B. A. Miller Huggins
Louis-Godoy
Mussolini
Goodrich
Silvertown Stores Cor. Braddock & Boscawen
Gabardine
BELL
Miller’s Hardware
N. Loudoun
Loudoun & Piccadilly Sts
Ooklet
Uni E Brewing Industry
Free Ted Brewers Foundation
East 40Th Street
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