Louis on Way To Top Ranking With Five-Round Win
Joe Louis rebounded to reclaim America's top ranking by stopping Al Ettore in the fifth round before 40,407 fans in Philadelphia. Louis dominated early rounds and finished with a decisive left to the jaw and follow-up blows, earning a $210,117 gate. Ettore, unmarked except for a puffed cheek, fought gamely but fell in the ropes after the final knockdown.
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Coaches Nervous as Gridiron Tests Loom Across Texas
AP reports Coach Jimmy Kitts fears Rice right halfbacks Johnny Neece and Roy Royall may miss the LSU game due to a sprained ankle and a stiff neck in Neece’s case. Royall is out and Neece’s leg injury has not improved. Nearby, Matty Bell’s SMU squad drills for North Texas Teachers College. Arkansas Har- din-Simmons Baylor Texas Tech Fort Worth preparations noted with several key lineup and scrimmage updates.
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Louis Ettores Big Night Boosts Philadelphia Fight Card
The Sept 23 roundup notes Joe Louis finally awakens in the sixth round when Al Ettore lands a solid right hand and the champ explodes. Attendees include Braddock and Brescia, with Ettore’s wife nervous yet proud. Philly hosts a large turnout as reporters from across the country converge and fans fill the streets. The piece also touches Penn coach Harman’s jitters, Giants attendance, and hints at Lefty Gomez possibly starting Game One of the World Series with Hubbell in relief.
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Landings Show NL Results and Standings Sunday
NL results list New York 2 7 Philadelphia 6 11 Cincinnati 3 St Louis 6 Brooklyn 3 2 Boston 4 3 Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 11 Standings show New York 59 60 1 St Louis 64 57 0 Chicago 85 65 7 Pitsburgh 81 69 5 Cincinnati 72 71 7 Brooklyn 86 42 3 Philadelphia 52 97 3 American League results Philadelphia 3 New York 10 St Louis 0 0 Detroit 12 14 Chicago 8 Cleveland 8 called 12th inning Boston 0 Washington 4 Standings New York 99 49 669 Chicago 81 68 544 Washington 79 6 534 Detroit 80 10 533 Cleveland 77 Boston 20 85 472 Philadelphia 51 97 345 St Louis Detroit Philadelphia New York Chicago Cleveland Boston Washington Schedule Pittsburgh at Chicago Cincinnati at St Louis New York at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Boston Train note: London to Edinburgh trains include phonograph records detailing route landmarks.
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Texaco Fire Chiefs Reach Amarillo Softball Final
Texaco Fire Chiefs of Amarillo defeated King Oil Company of Pampa 3 to 0 to advance to the final in the Amarillo Softball Tournament. Phillips 66 of Pampa, undefeated, faces Texaco tonight with undisputed title on the line. a Texaco win forces an additional game tomorrow night.
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Huskies to Meet Gophers in Tough Open
Seattle September 23 The University of Washington football team, seen as a Pacific Coast title contender, faces a stiff test against undefeated Minnesota. Coach Jimmy Phelan focuses on offensive schemes to free Byron Haines as Washington aims for an early national spotlight.
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Gladewater Bears win East Texas playoff in 11th inning
In Gladewater, the Gladewater Bears beat the Tyler Trojans 2 to 1 in 11 innings to clinch the East Texas League pennant four games to two. McDowell scored on Mack's long sacrifice fly after Dashiell tied it with a homer in the eighth. Vanersdol allowed 10 Tyler hits as Gladewater pushed 12 hits.
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Southwest Coaches Sing Sorrowful Tunes
SouthWest coaches reflect on graduation losses as backfield spots compete. Baugh remains as lone 1935 quarterback in the mix with Blackmon Harrell Montgomery and Wilkerson shifting roles. Texas Tech game looms as drills and injuries shape starting units in Dallas.
Former Boxer Packey McFarland Dies at 48 in Joliet
Joliet Illinois September 23 Former boxer Packey McFarland a member of the Illinois State Athletic Commission and famed as one of the greatest lightweight boxers dies at his home after a six week illness described as streptococcal infection near the heart He was unconscious in his final days McFarland 48 never held the lightweight title but was regarded as the class’s uncrowned king He once earned wealth in 1908 when investing his $4 000 Britt fight purse with an oil magnate yielding about $200 000
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Dallas Open Playoff Clash in Texas League Final
Tulsa and Dallas prepare for the opening game of the Shaughnessy playoff for the Texas League championship in Tulsa Oklahoma with weather conditions noted as a factor for tonight’s matchup and the venue named.
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Giants, Cards Duel for NL Lead as Season Ends
Giants need two wins to clinch the National League, but Phillies swept the day leaving a tense chase. Cardinals fight on, Cubs and Dodgers still in the hunt as Auker Bridges and Selkirk drive late runs while-Packers? Not needed.
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Boxing rule debate at NBA convention names 1940s champs
May rule out non title bouts sparks discussion at the National Boxing Association annual meeting. Retiring president John J. Ashern proposes stricter rules while the NBA retains title defenses every six months and suspensions for fights in non affiliated states. Joseph Malone elected president as champions and top contenders named across weight classes including Braddock Schmeling Louis Lewis McCoy and Ambers Canzoneri Montanez Sarron Miller Armstrong Escobar Marino Langebille Montana Lunch Warnock.
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Steers top regular season, face Oilers in finals bid
In the Dexie series with the Southern Association winner Dallas Steers top the regular season. They earned a finals berth by defeating fourth place Oklahoma City Oilers and beat Houston in the initial playoff. Rain drenched the field yesterday with more showers forecast. Marty McManus plans to start Max Thomas against Curt Fullerton as schedule extends to Tulsa Dallas weekend.
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Gladewater Wins East Texas League Title in 11th Inning
Gladewater defeated Tyler 2 to 1 in the sixth game of the final playoff to claim the East Texas League baseball championship. Gladewater won four games to Tyler’s two with last night’s 11 inning key win after Tyler tied the game in the eighth.
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League Leaders Mixed With Stumble of Fragments
Batting and pitching leaders listed with names like Waner Medwick Ott and Gehringer amid a garbled 1930s style summary. The text pairs player stats across teams such as Pirates Dodgers Cardinals Cubs Giants White Sox Yankees and Indians, with runs RBIs and hits noted though several entries are unclear or corrupted.
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Pelicans Barons In Southern Final Showdown
New Orleans Pelicans travel to Birmingham for the Southern Association playoff finals against the Barons. Rigs Stephenson plans a trio of southpaw snipers to support the Barons in the Dixie series citing George Darrow as a key night starter and Bill Thomas as a chosen option for the Barons.
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