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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1930
Page
11
At the Olympic Auditorium Carnera the giant Italian heavyweight delivered the decisive knockout to Los Angeles boxer Clisby in the 16th round while film stars and spectators watched. The 273 pound fighter landed a heavy right to end the bout as Clisby failed to answer the count.
Chicago April 9. Mateh er Nate Lewis announced an opponent for Joey in a double windup card featuring Jack Berg Tony Carr Al Singer and Stanislaus. Tuffy Griffiths to seek redemption after a recent technical knockout by Gagnon in Philadelphia.
Chicago April 9 AP Knute Rockne on his way to the Mayo Clinic for medical advice after two months in Florida. He hopes to follow the program to return for the Notre Dame football season. Rockne says a hard season lies ahead and he must be in top shape to open the schedule.
Evansville report says the Detroit Tigers start their last exhibition run by hosting the Toronto club in the opening game of a five game series on April 9.
Indianapolis April 9 The Chicago White Sox and New York Giants meet in the thirteenth game of their exhibition series in Indianapolis today.
In Tulsa on April 9, the St. Louis Browns surged with 27 runs across two games, easing manager Bill Killefer’s concerns about the club’s batting punch.
Mobile, April 9. The Pittsburgh Pirates finished a Texas tour with an 8 to 5 win over Dallas and then opened a two game exhibition series with Mobile, continuing their spring schedule.
Bradenton Florida April 9 The St Louis Cardinals depart spring training to return to St Louis for their annual city series games against the Browns set for Saturday and Sunday.
Boston's Red Sox close spring training with the Columbus Senators in the second game of a two game series. The April date marks the end of their training schedule as they prepare for the regular season.
National Boxing Association lingers on six month title defense rule as champions Jackie Fields Bat Battalino and Sammy Mandell miss bouts. Mickey Walker also close to deadline while managers explore safe, high payoff foes on the kerosene circuit. Mandell lacks top lightweight rivals since August. Battalino won the feather crown in September and faces several challengers.
Logan teams defeated the Stuckey quintet of Lancaster and a Columbus squad in a twin bill. Stuckey, Fairchilds, McAnespie, J Hane, N Haines totaled 2689 pins. Logan's RB Brandt, H Belt, G Schwenke, P Cruise, J Columber hit 2720. In the second match Logan’s Hamilton, Gormley, Stallsmith, Johnson, St Clair posted 2797 to 2662 for the visitors. Washington DC H plans two teams Thursday with Judy Grocers and Franklin Autos facing the locals.
Glouster High coach Bachman reviews the football squad in the first spring practice Tuesday evening. Several seniors will graduate this year but new players show promise for the season ahead.
Johnny Dawson of Chicago and C Ross Somerville of London Ontario were co medalists in the North and South amateur tournament and headed opposite brackets in the 16 championship flight qualifiers. Somerville shot 36 36 72 to tie Dawson for 36 hole medalist honors at 147. Dawson had 75 to pair with 72.
New York April 9. The United Press reports the NYSAC and the National Boxing Association differ on champions. The NAB A vacates heavyweight, Slattery Walker Brown not recognized, Genaro and others named leading contenders. The Schmeling Sharkey bout June 2 at Yankee Stadium is seen as shaping the heavyweight title outcome.
Sioux City reports Tuffy Griffiths, after a recent Philadelphia TKO loss to Jack Gagnon, returned with a first round knockout of Sally Montgomery in a ten round scheduled bout last night to prove he remains top form.
In Louisville on April 9, the Cincinnati Reds seek a second win to even the three game series with the Louisville team in the second game of the set.
In Charlotte North Carolina on April 9 UR Del Bissonette Glenn Wright and Jake Flowers were on the hospital list as the Brooklyn Robins reached the final game of their southern trip.
Outfielder Bob Meusel of the New York Yankees travels to Cincinnati for treatment due to a lame side and leg reportedly affecting his play.
Ruth was expected to play for the New York Yankees in Nashville on April 9 as the team faced the local matchup.
The second round of Ohio University pool play opened Tuesday at the Men's Union with six matches for survivors. John Lawrence posted an 80.46 win over James Scullion, the top result of the night. Clarence Wing beat William Wales, Karl Sticklin defeated Harold Swigart, Walter Parsons defeated Walter Potashnix, Harold Archer defeated Darrell Vernon, and Joe Miller defeated Erving Minkoff.
Alfredo Ayaila known as the Florida "Rokin Kid" plans his fifth pro bout under Sammy Mandell the light world champion. A 17-year-old 104 pound undefeated rising boxer, he’s praised for training and potential, with Mandell and Hill Sturm urging careful career development.
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