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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
5
Sports column notes Louis dominant in recent fights and predictions about the Browns, boxing stars like Godoy and Conn, plus baseball figures including Durocher and Carroll. Mentions exhibition games, radio mixups, and coaching tours as the season heats up.
Joe Louis defended his influence by knocking out Arturo Godoy in Detroit and stopped Pete Giuliano in New York. The report lists other bouts with Charles Martelano and Eddie Simms in Baltimore and Chicago area venues, noting decisive victories.
Yesterday's baseball show featured Bob Feller of the Indians pitching four hits against the Senators to place Cleveland atop the American League. Other key performances included John Rigney of the White Sox limiting the Yankees to five hits, Bill Jurges delivering for the Giants, Chuck Klein driving all Phillies runs in a 4 3 twelve inning win over the Reds, and Cleft, Berardino, and Niggeling aiding the Browns in a 6 4 victory over the Tigers.
Parachutist Donnie Marshall talks about barnstorming, delayed opening jumps, and parachute gear. He describes a silk parachute, 24 feet in diameter, costing $275, and explains risks, speeds, and miles flown while pursuing aviation stunts.
The article covers Joe Louis stopping Arturo Godoy in the eighth round by knockout at Cape of Good Hope. Louis weighed 199 pounds and dominated after a brutal fight as referee Billy Cavanagh ended it with Godoy unable to continue.
In New York Arturo Godoy of Chile, battered and semi conscious after facing Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium, still asserts I can take it. The crowd cheers as he speaks from the dressing room, signaling his stubborn resolve after the brutal bout.
New York Conn June 21 Harvard and Yale varsity crews prepare for their stake boat race on the Thames around 6 30 p m EST. The event dominates the season with five months of training and is regarded as the sport world’s premier clash. Harvard holds a slight edge with six veterans from last year’s victory.
Rome reports the Italian high command declares air attacks on the French base at Bizerte and the British base at Malta were severe and effective. Italian planes bombarded Matruh in Egypt and claim successful land operations against British forces in Africa.
The Rest Sunday School holds a Children’s Day service Sunday morning during the Sunday School hour at 10 o’clock. The Young People’s division will give a program at 7 30 p m with invited public.
Standings update for League A after rain delays. Dr Pepper leads with 5-1, Va Woolen 3-1, Jr Board and United Food 2-2, Icebergs 0-4. Upcoming: United Food vs Va Woolen and Dr Pepper vs Jr Board on fresh diamond days. Postponed games rescheduled. next week features Miller & Anderson vs O Sullivan and O Sullivan vs Joe's.
Rome reports Italy's war with France in its eleventh day is nearing end after France seeks a separate armistice. Mussolini to set terms delivery time and place as Hitler did, while Italian sources say troops prepare to occupy Savoy regions without French acceptance.
The St. Louis Browns surged to within a game of the Yankees after sweeping a doubleheader from the Boston Red Sox 2-1 and 11-4. John Niggeling and John Berardino homered as the Browns ran their winning streak to six, pushing Boston from the top spot. Meanwhile Bob Feller notched his tenth win as Cleveland topped Washington 12-1 and Hank Greenberg sparked Detroit’s 6-4 win over Philadelphia. The Yankees were shutout 1-0 by Chicago, and the Giants beat the Cubs 6-3 as Pittsburgh defeated Boston 7-5.
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