Small-town Texan wins 1940 batting championship Wed, 08/25/2021 - 12:00am Debs Garms went two for four on Aug. 25, 1940 in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ win over the Boston Bees and ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Small-town Texan wins 1940 batting championship