Boxing Bout Hype Builds for Conn Fight at Polo Grounds
New York reports on the Louis Conn bout with ongoing hype and rumors of a possible return match. Press agents push a grand gate potential while Louis and trainer Jack Blackburn reportedly clash over plans and strategy.
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Tex Rickard
Polo Grounds
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Jack Blackburn
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N. Y
Jersey Jones
Big Money Ahead for Conn Louis Fight at Polo Grounds
Promoter Mike Jacobs smiles on Broadway as forecasts push the Conn Louis bout toward a massive gate. Box office bets expect 300000 attendees with a strong chance to top 500000 as orders pour in from 18 states including Missouri Kentucky and Florida.
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Greyhound called lame. racing future in doubt
June 13 report says Greyhound, famed fastest trotter, may never race again due to a lame condition. Also notes Petey Sarron backing Tommy Gomez for next champ and Lefty Grove nearing the 300 club with three wins to go. Mentions Ken Overlin and Conn in a boxing pick, and Challedon’s ownership tease of a race with Whirlaway.
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Challedon
Whirlaway
Craig Wood Seeks Open Victory Amid Historic Hopes
In Fort Worth Babsons foresee Craig Wood winning the National Open, comparing him to Johnny Farrell’s 1928 triumph. The piece recalls Wood’s 20 years as a top contender, his playoff losses in majors, and the emotional support he earns from peers like Lawson Little as he nears age 40 and seeks his first major title.
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Women's League Meets Tonight at Louie's Alleys
Annual meeting of the Women's Pioneer Bowling League set for 8 o'clock tonight at Louie's Alleys. President Elizabeth Rogers will preside as officers for the coming year are elected. All members players and team captains urged to attend.
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Women's Pioneer Bowling League
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First Christian and Nazarene Churches Win Softball Games
First Christian Church rolled to a 15 to 4 victory over Glenwood Baptist to claim their fourth win. Nazarene Church defeated San Jacinto Methodist 7 to 5 at San Jacinto Grade School. Cox struck out 10 for First Christian, while Thompson homered for San Jacinto.
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Renolds
Carter
Minnesota Boating Accident Claims One Life
A Minnesota boating accident report lists Jack Palmer of Ball Club Minn as one of the casualties. The incident details remain sparse with local authorities continuing investigations into the shoreline tragedy.
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Minnesota
Jack Palmer
Ball Club
Ex Blue Devil Turned U S Recruit Trains at Monterey
Pvt Jean Nougueret 28 a Presidio trainee speaks 12 English words and is noted for French army blue devil service before emigrating to the United States He was a sergeant in the Blue Devil unit until 1936 and later herded sheep near Bakersfield California before being drafted two years later Navy officers say his Maginot Line past makes him a keen recruit even if commands must be interpreted by tone.
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