Armstrong Favored to dethrone Ambers in Madison Square clash
In the Pampa Tourney Press boxing column Henry Armstrong is pegged to upset Lou Ambers for the lightweight title at Madison Square Garden. The bout with Am bers versus Armstrong carries a 15 round distance, with Armstrong the 3-1 favorite and an expected crowd around 17 000. The purse division places Ambers at 37 1 2 percent and Armstrong at 22 1 2 percent. Starting time is 10 PM with NBC Blue Network radio.
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U.P
Lou Ambers
Herkimer
N. Y
Henry Armstrong
Los Angeles
Calif
National Boxing Association
Madison Square Garden
Armstrong
Ambers
San Radio
N. B. C. Blue Network
Left hander Agnew wins Texas golf medalist honor
H G Agnew of Ballinger, once with the Boston Red Sox when Babe Ruth pitched, captured medalist honors in Texas left handed golfers tournament. The 42 year old shot 78 to finish three strokes ahead of Roy Rubelin of Dallas. He meets Les Carne of Dallas in today’s opening round of match play.
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H. G. Agnew
Ballinger
Boston Red Sox
Babe Ruth
Texas
Agnew
Roy Rubelin
Dallas
Les Carne
Indictment Shows West Slipping From Outlaw Days
Willows California reports a woman arrested for chicken stealing highlighting a fading era of cattle rustling in the Far West. The piece ties water quality to paper making, stating mills need clean water to produce strong paper sheets.
Dream of new home under FHA plan and loan details
The ad envisions a home buyer named Jim pursuing an FHA financed plan to pay less than rent. It touts a ready inspection, plan, price and quality materials with a 90 percent FHA loan option and frames home ownership as peace of mind and a tangible investment.
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New Softball League Opens Under Lights with Coca Cola and Borden's
A new softball league of top players from three circuits opened a two week run at the Jaycee diamond under lights. Nightly doubleheaders start this week with 10 cent spectator admissions and games Tue Wed Thu Fri. Standings list Coca-Cola and Borden's leading as San Jacinto Independents and Hub Clothiers vie for spots.
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Kelly
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Cole- Cola Cn Sur
First Christian
Lumberjack V Louisianan in Armory Arena Showdown
Gust Johnson a quiet Northwest lumberjack faces Louisiana grappler Jack Hagen in a National Guard Armory arena clash. The event features Sheik Ben Ali Mar Allah versus Andy Tremaine in the semi finals and George Hartay against Joe Bauers in the curtain-raiser at 8:30. Ringside seats available at City Drug Store.
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Northwest
Jack Hagen
Louisiana
National Guard Armory
Johnson
Hagen
Seattle
Andy Tremaine
Persia
Sheik Ben Ali Mar Allah
George Hartay
Joe Bauers
City Drug Store
Polk Street
Wrigley Loves His Chicubs
A profile of Phil Wrigley, owner of the Chicago Cubs, detailing his shift from outsider to rabid fan and demanding owner. He replaced Charlie Grimm with Gabby Hartnett, aims for the world championship, and insists on a hustling team and strong leadership at Wrigley Field. England's milk consumption is estimated at one third of a pint per person daily.
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Phil K. Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley
Cubs
Gabby Hart— Nett
Charlie Grimm
Gabby
Cub
Grimm
Hartnett
England
Texas League results and standings brief
Houston Fort Worth and San Antonio Oklahoma City results listed with runs and notable players. Beaumont Dallas Shreveport weekly standings show Beaumont leading at 77 50 and San Antonio 59 60, with Oklahoma City 71 60. Another regional note reports a shark fishing industry rising off Marin County with shark liver price at 10 cents per pound.
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Grodzicki
Brecheen
Cooper
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LeBlanc
Hancken
San Antonio
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Wagener
McDougall
Strickland
Kimberlin
Swift
Payton
Lamanske
Hillin
Friar Beaumont
Tulsa
Dallas
Wagner
Stephenson
LoRelle
Uhle
Kerr
Ww. L. Pet
Roberts
Bates
Stasey
Ramsdell
Midland
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Stuart
San Rafael Cal
Marin County
Yankees Back At Old Tricks
The New York Yankees, riding strong pitching from Lefty Gomez and Charley Ruffing, rout the Washington Senators 16-1 and 6-2. Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig homer as the lead lengthens to eight games. In other action, Cleveland tops St. Louis 9-6, Philadelphia tops Boston 14-11, and Pittsburgh crushes Cincinnati 10-0. Brooklyn beats New York Giants 7-3. Cubs split with Cardinals. Phillies nudge Bees 7-6 in eleven innings.
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Associated Press
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Jacob Ruppert
Ruth
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Yanks
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Charley Ruffing
Washington Senators
Jake Powell
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Lou Gehrig
St. Louis Browns
Mel Harder
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Chicago White Sox
Pie Traynor
Pirates
Gus Suhr
al Todd
Bill Brubaker
Ray Berres
Brubaker
Phillies
Boston Bees
Chuck Klein
Herschel Martin
Henry Armstrong To Fight Lou Ambers In Madison Square Garden
Henry Armstrong and Lou Ambers meet in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden tonight with Ambers the reigning 134 pound champion. Up to 15,000 fans are expected while betting odds remain around 3 to 1 in favor of Armstrong winning all three weight crowns. The card follows a rain-delayed earlier show at the Polo Grounds and promoter Mike Jacobs faces a costly setback.
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New York
Henry Armstrong
Lou Ambers
Madison Square Garden
Ambers
Eighth Avenue Emporium
Polo Grounds
Mike Jacobs
Armstrong
Ambers To Be Under Hammer Of Hammerer
Lou Ambers faces Henry Armstrong in a Madison Square Garden bout with the Armstong favored to win yet a hard fight is anticipated. The piece also covers Pittsburgh’s baseball outlook, Lou Gehrig’s return to form, and Oakmont amateur golf contenders Wilford Wehrle and Johnny Fischer as the next big show looms.
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Grantland Rice
North American Newspaper Alliance
Lou Ambers
Madison Square Garden
Henry Armstrong
Ambers
Barney Ross
Armstrong
Greb
Baby Arizmendi
Arizmendi
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Bauers
Paul Waner
Lou Gehrig
Gehrig
300 Company
Cleveland
Oakmont
Wilford Wehrle
Racine
Johnny Fischer
Cincinnati
Wehrle
Middle West
Johnny Goodman
Charlie Yates
Fischer
Remarriage Brings Together Mixed Family in Eureka
Fred V. Metcalf and Ida Mays Warren wed again in Eureka after 33 years apart and multiple remarriages. Their gathering included two grandsons from the bride and children from each daughter, creating a rare family reunion. A separate sports note mentions a rival succession being disrupted by a standout performance in a prior event.
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Eureka
Calif
U.P
Fred V. Metcalf
Ida Mays Warren
Lightweight Title Bout Pits Ambers Against Armstrong at MSG
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Benny Goodman meet by proxy for a lightweight title fight at Madison Square Garden. Low Ambers at 135 pounds and Henry Armstrong at 133 1 3 rise to the ring with music and poetry themes shaping the pre bout buildup. The managers clash over ring introductions as crowds expect a lively Madison Square Garden spectacle.
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U.P
Benny Goodman
Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow
Madison Square Garden
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Low Ambers
Henry Armstrong
Ambers
Madame Bey
Bop
al Weill
Weill
Lou
Armstrong
Pompton Lakes
Henry
Dan McGrew
Chapman
Homer
Barney Ross
Mariner
Mike Jacobs
Mose
Eddie Mead
Hiawatha
Grey
Jacobs
Weatherman Plays For Beaumont Exporters In Texas League Race
The Associated Press reports the weatherman pitched in for the Beaumont Exporters as San Antonio fell behind, Oklahoma City beat the Missions 8-3 to widen Beaumonts edge to seven and a half games, while Houston Buffs defeated Tulsa Oilers 11-7 and Shreveport Sports routed Dallas 12-2 with Wally Stephenson driving in five runs.
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Associated Press
Beaumont
Jack Fitzpatrick
Jim Kesey
Redskins
Houston Buffs
Tulsa Oilers
Fort Worth Cats
Buffs
Panthers
Shreveport Sports
Dallas Steel
Wally Stephenson
Shreveport
Texans Score Upset In Wichita Tourney
Texan Mount Pleasant defeated Silverton Ore 3 to 1 in Wichita to advance to the third round of the National Semi-Pro baseball tournament. The Lumbermen were among the tourney favorites, and Yawkley's Pacific Northwest squad had been expected to win. Two losses were required to eliminate a team from the brackets.
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Texans
Wichita
Kan
Mount Pleasant
Tex
Texas
Silverton
Tom Yawkley
Pacific Northwest
Promoter signs Cocoa Kid and Burly for welter title bout
Pittsburgh promoter Jake Mintz inks Cocoa Kid and Charlie Burly to fight for the so called negro welterweight world title. The roundup notes other sports chatter including Baron von Cramm’s potential pro move after prison, Pirates bench drama, Kitty League scoring, and Jimmy Wilson’s rare bat purchase.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Jake Mintz
Pittsburgh
Cocoa Kid
Charlie Burly
Henry Armstrong
Baron von Cramm
Germany
Bowling Night Matches Set in Soft Drink League
Tonight the Soft Drink League schedules Pepsi-Cola facing Coca-Cola and 7-Up meeting Dr. Pepper. Both matches promise close betting and high scores at the alley.
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Pepsi-Cola
Coca-Cola
Dr. Pepper
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