McLarnin Beats Mandell to Claim Lightweight Challenge
Irish boxer Jimmy McLarnin defeated Sammy Mandell at Chicago Stadium, gaining momentum toward a welterweight title shot with Jackie Fields. McLarnin used a longer reach and heavier blows to wear down Mandell, overcoming Mandell’s early success with decisive body punches and late-round pressure.
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United Press
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Jimmy McLarnin
Jackie Fields
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Sammy Mandell
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Field
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Sammy
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Rival Leagues Clash Over World Series Strategy
A National League observer laments lack of unified league support in the World Series, contrasting with the American League’s coordinated stance. He notes NL managers resisting advice, propagandistic pushes, and a culture of lone competition that hurt their title hopes.
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John McGraw
Rogers Hornsby
Flyweights First Elimination Round at Garden Surprises
The New York eliminations for the vacant flyweight title produced Eugene Huat as the favorite after a night of ten-round bouts. Hunt defeated Izzy Schwartz, and Black Bill stopped Willie Davies in the main card. Midget Wolgast beat Johnny McCoy and Ruby Bradley defeated Ernie Peters. The four winners advance to semi finals, then a 15 round final.
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Eugene Huat
Belgium
Hunt
Spider Pladner
Frenchy Belanger
Izzy Schwartz
Willie Davies
Wolgast
Philadelphia
Ruby Bradley
Holyoke
Mass
Johnny McCoy
Buffalo
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Ernie Peters
Chicago
Cal Farley Secret Training for Lindsey Bout
Cal Farley, after accepting promoter terms for a Friday night match with Red Lindsey at the Armory, vanished to Pampa for secret workouts with fighters. Lindsey wired approval, promising a large crew if needed, while Roy Reynolds and others predict a fierce "fur and feathers" bout and a strong showing by Lindsey.
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al Anderson
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Arlington Downs to Open as Texas Racing Plant
Arlington Downs Texas newest rac ing plant opens tomorrow with a record of races. Admiral Cary T Grayson physician to Woodrow Wilson and renowned breeder will act as steward during the meet through November 16.
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Texas
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Woodrow Wilson
Ten Inter sectional Games on in East
Ten inter sectional games mark the East's football cards on Saturday with four major matchups. Army vs Illinois and Harvard vs Michigan headline the day, with Yale, Georgia and others in regional clashes as teams seek key wins and top-division status.
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Herbert W. Barker
Associated Press
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Middle West
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Illinois
Harvard
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West Virginia
Detroit
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Bulldogs
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Illini
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New York University
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Lloyd Brazil
Farley Bout Promised Fitness and Ring Test
Promoter Anderson plans a tough bout as Farley aims to prove he can stand rough in the ring. Lindsey faces a crowd urged to hear actions over words with soothing music expected. Tickets available at City Dragon Polk. The boat starts at o oclock and the Armory on North Polk, two blocks from the tracks, serves as venue.
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West Virginia to Meet Oregon Aggies on Thanksgiving 1980
West Virginia University announced that the Mountaineers will face the Oregon Aggies at Soldier Field in Chicago on Thanksgiving Day in 1980. Athletics director H. A. Stansbury made the announcement.
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W. Va
West Virginia University
Mountaineers
Oregon Aggies
Soldier Field
Chicago
H. A. Stansbury
Heavy Work On Card For Boys Today
The first thorough workout of the week faces the Golden Sandstorm this afternoon after a light practice yesterday. Coaches Smith and May revamp the team to remove kinks and bolster fighting spirit after Saturday's loss to Lubbock. Vernon game follows Armistice Day away from home. The Lions show flashes of power. victory is far from certain. A special train to the Lions lair is being considered.
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May
Lubbock
Sandles
Vernon
Lions
Willis Windle Joins Newark Ball Club
Newark New Jersey November 4 Willis B Windle first baseman joins the Newark baseball club of the International League The purchase price was not announced Windle was farmed out by the Pirates last year to Omaha of the Western League
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N. J
Newark Baseball Club
Willis B. Windle
Windle
Pirates
Omaha
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