Leonard predicts Paychek to dethrone Louis in New York
Ex-lightweight champion Benny Leonard says Johnny Paychek will beat Joe Louis for the heavyweight title when they meet in New York next April. Leonard will train Paychek and praises his right hand and left jab while noting Louis’s slowing pace. Paychek has 33 wins in 34 recent bouts and has been active in Des Moines.
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Piano accordions count in America reaches 600000
A survey notes an estimated 600000 piano accordions in American households and stores, reflecting widespread interest in keyboard instruments across regions. The figure highlights the ubiquity of portable music gear and potential market demand.
Bob Feller Poised for 30 Win Season in 1940
Cleveland ace Bob Feller, rising from Iowa roots, is seen as the lone AL pitcher likely to reach 30 wins in 1940. Last season he struck out 246 and posted 24 victories, with improving control and blistering fastball fueling expectations despite limited support and rest.
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Ohio U Wrestling Faces Busy Weekend and Travel Trials
Ohio University grapplers finish training for two weekend matches against Waynesburg and Washington & Jefferson. Coach Thor Olson will lead eight wrestlers on a six hour trip to Waynesburg, then return to Athens for the Washington & Jefferson duel.
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Drinkwater Leaves Albion For New Milk Route In Coldwater
Reu ben Drinkwater formerly of River Street Albion moves to Coldwater to start a milk route, noting damp conditions but enthusiastic about the business relocation.
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Jesse Owens Seeks Work After Olympic Fame
Jesse Owens, famed Negro track star of the 1936 Olympics, plans to work today as a clothing salesman. His career since quitting Ohio State includes dancing, band leading, dry cleaning, and political campaigning.
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Glouster Scott Dairy Breaks Slump vs Crippled Luckoff Team
In a City League tilt on Wednesday Glouster Scott Dairy defeated a hampered Luckoff squad two games to one. Zeke Marquis led with a 218 high single and Joe McAllister posted a 572 for the best three game series.
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Revival at Stewart at Pilgrim Holiness Church
Revival services begin next Monday night February 19 at 7 30 at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Stewart with Rev B H Pugh of Bowersville in charge A singing program will be arranged for each night
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Electric Gate Makes Heelfly A New Horse
Arcadia California March 2 1949 Heelfly a once temperamental horse transformed by an electrical starting gate now vies for the Santa Anita Handicap prize worth 100000 Heelfly has won four of six starts with the electric gate and beat Seabiscuit and Sun Egret in the La Jolla Handicap setting the fastest seven furlong time in the US this year.
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Xavier Trims Dayton 34 27 in Ohio Conference clash
Mount Union College beat Kent State 49 38 in Alliance Ohio to stay in the league race. Xavier edged Dayton 34 27 on a Cincinnati court as Toledo De Sales won 51 47 and Holbrook defeated Rio Grande 37 30. Tonight Denison visits Kenyon and Heidelberg at Wittenberg while Akron plays Ashland.
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Murray City Teams Seek Final League Night
Murray Senior and Junior High basketball squads meet Union Furnace for their last league game on Friday February 16 in Murray City. Band Boosters plan a carnival dance in Eagles Hall on Wednesday February 14. Local residents and visitors enjoyed weekend activities with multiple families visiting relatives in Columbus and Glouster. a hip fracture occurred to Grace Dodson.
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Hutchinson Seeks Comeback With Tigers This Year
Freddy Hutchinson, a 20 year old righthander, expects a successful return with Detroit after a poor major league debut and a 3 6 record last season. He believes more work and improved delivery will boost his form during spring training in Lakeland.
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