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Events in Sports History in June 1940

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  • Jun 4 1st night game at Forbes Field (Pirates 14, Braves 2)
  • Jun 4 1st NL night game at Sportsman's Park (Dodgers 10, Cardinals 1)
  • Jun 8 72nd Belmont: Fred A Smith aboard Bimelech wins in 2:29.6

44th US Men's Open

Jun 9 US Open Men's Golf, Canterbury GC: Lawson Little defeats Gene Sarazen by 3 strokes in an 18-hole playoff to win his only professional major title

Golfer Gene Sarazen

Louis TKOs Godoy

Jun 20 Joe Louis TKOs Arturo Godoy in 8 for heavyweight boxing title

Boxer and World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis



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