Yankees Booed at Home as Dodgers Return From West
New York fans voiced louder boos than on the road as the Yankees struggled at home. Reports note a rough reception for the team, while rivals like the Giants and Bushwicks could outdraw them. Stories reference Peller, Keltner, and Rollie Hemsley shaping the season chatter.
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Stars and Strikes Across Majors In Fast-Paced Action
Yesterday's baseball summaries highlight Bob Feller silencing the Yankees on three safeties over six innings in Dolph Camilli. Dodgers rallied to win in tenth, with first run driven in by Brooklyn in a late rally against the Cubs. Stu Martin slugged his fourth homer in three days as the Cardinals beat the Phillies 8-4. Jimmy Bloodworth and Gee Walker fueled the Senators' 8-4 win over the White Sox with a three-run homer and four singles. John Peacock and Jimmie Foxx contributed pivotal hits for the Red Sox in a tense game against the Tigers. Bob Harris scattered hits as the Browns beat the Athletics. Carl Hubbell held the Pirates to two hits for six innings before New York surged ahead. Bucky Walters earned his fifth win in a row with a five-hit gem against the Bees.
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Dodgers Top Yankees In Standings Highlight May 9 1940
The piece notes a striking moment in baseball history with the Dodgers leading and the Yankees in last place. It also reports thieves looted Ceferino Garcia’s Los Angeles home, taking everything but the living room rug, prompting his return to the coast to retrieve it while training for Ken Overlin.
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Track Champs Face State Meet Ahead of Handley Duo
Otis Sargent leads 18 Handley sprinters toward Charlottesville seeking to defend the Class B State track title held for five years. The squad, hampered by a festival layoff, aims for about 45 points with wins expected in shot put discus 440 relay and multiple sprints.
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Feller poised to add another no hitter this season
Bob Feller, 21, shut out the New York Yankees 4-0 on three hits as Cleveland stayed dominant. DiMaggio broke through with a seventh inning single, but the Yankees suffered their sixth straight defeat. Other notable games featured Bucky Walters five hitters over the Reds, Tex Carleton’s ten-inning duel, and Pittsburgh’s scoring woes.
Preakness Fever High At Pimlico
Pimlico in Baltimore on May 10 reports rising temperatures as entries close for the 50th running of the $50,000 added stakes. About eight to nine three year olds were expected to be named for the classic with a decision pending on Mrs. George D. is Your Chance.
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Major League Standings and Results From Yesterday
American League results Boston 6 Detroit 5 in 10 innings and St Louis 4 Philadelphia 2. Cleveland 4 New York 0. Chicago 4 Washington 8. National League scores New York 17 Pittsburgh 6 and St Louis 8 Philadelphia 4. Cincinnati 4 Boston 1. Brooklyn 4 Chicago 1 in 10 innings. Standings show Boston Cleveland Detroit St Louis Philadelphia New York and Chicago leading various divisions with next day schedules listed.
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Ambers Faces Jenkins in Lou-Lew Lightweight Title Bout
New York May 10 Lou Ambers defends his lightweight crown tonight at Madison Square Garden against Texas challenger Lew Jenkins in a 15 round bout. Ambers aims to outfox and flat out punch, while Jenkins seeks another knockout streak after 10 straight wins.
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Boxing results report from Baltimore and Philadelphia show quick KO and decision
Fights last night feature Charley Gomez from New York knocking out Bucky Taylor of Baltimore in the 3rd round. In Philadelphia Lennox Dingle from Philadelphia outpointed Sarullo of Philadelphia over eight rounds.
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Preakness Stakes Showdown Turns on Gallahadion and Bimelech
Reported to have a slight leg filling, Gallahadion and Bimelech were set as the main contenders in the Preakness with Gallahadion fresh from a Derby win over Bimmie.
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Reds Die During World Series Wake Lifts Reds Past Yankees
Cincinnati notes a shift six months after a crushing World Series loss. The Reds, led by pitching and defense, beat the Yankees as Buckey Walters took five hits, delivering a 4 to 1 victory over the Boston Bees and continuing a string of strong starts. The piece highlights the Reds’ improved defense with multiple errorless games and sparse errors overall.
Miller Girls Beat Mt View in Softball Clash
Miller School girls softball defeated Mountain View 13 to 1. In their season opener Miller beat Mt Airy 18 to 12. Players listed include N Taylor H Sorrell B Moore M Fahnestock R Chapman C Lewin J Watson C Helsey D Fahnestock H Payne for Miller and Anna Bathe E Richards G Sager G Fout P Gienn N Puffenberger E Richards Lillie L Long E Nesselrodt for Mt View.
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Stephens City Beats Boyce High 11 to 3 in Baseball
Stephens City high school baseball defeated Boyce High 11 to 3 at home. H Carbaugh led with three hits including a triple, Long and Boyd doubled, Davidson pitched well with nine strikeouts. Buckner and Glasscock pitched for Boyce with eight strikeouts.
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Front Royal Tops Berryville 2-1 in tense late-game win
Front Royal edged Berryville 2-1 as Heflin limited Clarke County to five hits and Berryville pitchers kept most hits scoreless with two outs. Pitta, Potts and White drove in runs, while Carlisle's sparkling catch slowed Berryville in the seventh.
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May Hold Up Fight Purse In Baltimore Bout
Bucky Taylor, Baltimore lightweight who was knocked out by Charley Gomez of New York, faced possible nonpayment of his purse for the three round bout. Taylor weighed three pounds more than the limit.
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Tillet and Westernberg Triumph in Hartford Wrestling
In Hartford Mauricie de Angel Tillet 271 pounds defeated Marvin Westernberg 240 pounds in a straight fall last night. The Associated Press reports a decisive victory with Tillet taking the match in dominant fashion.
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