Armstrong Ambers Rematch At Yankee Stadium Tonight
Grantland Rice previews the Yankee Stadium rematch between Henry Armstrong and Lou Ambers. Armstrong seeks to reclaim the lightweight title after beating Ambers last year. Ambers, rugged and comeback-ready, has a history of close fights and a bloody, hard-fought previous meeting.
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Armstrong Ambers Lightweight Title Fight at Yankee Stadium
Henry Armstrong of Los Angeles defends the world lightweight title against challenger Lou Ambers of Herkimer New York in a 15 round decision bout at Yankee Stadium tonight promoter Twentieth Century Sporting Club. Estimated 35 000 in attendance with a $150 000 gate. NBC Blue Network plans a 9 P M CST broadcast.
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Henry and Ambers Put On Grim Fight Night
The report details Henry’s resilient performance despite two damaged hands and a torn mouth as he defended titles and fought through heavy blows. Ambers hosted a late hotel party for friends, attended by the writer who observed the bout’s brutal rounds and Henry’s controlled endurance.
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Twilight League Tens Clash In Photo Finish Showdown
The Twilight Softball League finishes season as Texaco's Firechiefs and BAE chase first place with Rock Island one game back. Dekex, Bush-Donnell, Farm Security and others idle promote a possible three way tie as league eyes a double elimination tournament.
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Ambers Armstrong Showdown Seen By The Doctors
Henry McLemore weighs Armstrong as superior in power and pace while Ambers is top conditioned. The columnist visits Armstrong’s camp but finds only speculation on who will win as Armstrong recovers from extensive weight cutting and recent injuries.
Ladies Night Fashioned In New Series To End Season
Midland defeated the Gold Sox 10 to 4 and 6 to 1 in a doubleheader as the three game set started last night. Tonight the Gold Sox host the Cowboys at 8 30 for another Ladies Night. Next they travel to Lubbock for two games Wednesday Thursday, then to Midland for two more before returning home for two with Borger. Box scores from last night’s games follow.
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League Owner Seeks Present Effectiveness Of Player
A league owner expresses desire to see the player perform at his current effective level, indicating expectations for contributions and consistency. The remark suggests ongoing evaluation of form and value to the team.
Elks Club Softballers Start Second Round Battle Tonight
Panhandle District Meet advances to round two with Amarillo Elks Club facing Vega at 8 pm and Philips 66 meeting The Times. Losers exit under double elimination. Skellytown beat Phillips 10 to 2 and Berger's Jaycees topped The Times 5 to 2. The tournament winner advances to Houston state meet. Admission is ten cents.
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Roundup of boxing and sports chatter from New York
Eddie Briezt compiles a wide mix of sports gossip and notes from New York. Headlines touch Armstrong Ritchie Baer Camarata and Ambers with betting odds and upcoming bouts. Mentions include Dizzy Dean MacPhail and local football gear chatter.
Theater Marquee Display Shows Joe Louis vs Tony Galento
A Birmingham marquee in the dark town district lists Joe Louis versus Tony Galento and an inscription You Only Live Once. The text notes ancient Egypt kings traced by name back before the first dynasty around 3400 B C.
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Cobb Fails at 369 MPH After False Start at Bonneville
John Cobb powered to 369.23 mph on the Bonneville measured mile but did not set a record due to a false start on a return run. The rule requires two directions for an official record. only one run completed within the hour. The piece also notes Reds and Cardinals in a tight NL race and Dodgers moving into the first division after a 7-0/7-1 day.
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Davey O'Brien Makes Pro Debut in Charity Game
Philadelphia hosts a charity game at Temple Stadium where Davey O'Brien and two Eagles face the College All-Stars. O'Brien wears number 8 and aims to showcase passing skills that scared Texas Christian defenses.
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Australians' Tennis Aces Ready for Davis Cup Interzone Final
Chestnut Hill August 22 AP Jack Bromwich and Adrian Quist, buoyed by winning the national doubles, begin warmup for the Davis Cup interzone final against Yugoslavia set to start Thursday.
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Australians Win National Final at Longwood Club
Bromwich and Quist star in a win for their team at Longwood Cricket Club with Captain Harry Hopman and Jack Crawford, marking the first Australian triumph since 1919 and the fourth foreign side in 58 years.
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Ambers to reclaim lightweight title against Armstrong tonight
Lou Ambers plans a return to the lightweight crown, vs Henry Armstrong, aiming for victory by knockout or decision. The piece notes training camps for 1939 prospects R A Boyter and Billy Hale at Dutch Mantell's Currie Ranch, with football season ten days away.
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Canyon Archers Face Amarillo in City Clash
Canyon archery team meets Amarillo Archery Club on the new Lipscomb Wolflin roving course near Wolflin Park. World champion archer Ken Wilhelm completed the course setup. The intercity match starts at 5 PM with Lubbock club to follow.
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