Battalino’s brutal defeat at Madison Square Garden
Mitch’s Musings recalls Battalino’s crushing loss to Billy Petrolle at MSG. The Hartford fighter absorbed a relentless barrage from the veteran, suffering a nose injury as referee Gunboat Smith stopped the bout. Bat vows to return, likely in lighter weight classes, with Canzoneri looming as a future hurdle.
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Petrolle
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Canzoneri
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Tomlinson Named President of Toledo Baseball Club
George A. Tomlinson of the Cleveland American League club was named president of the Toledo Base ball Club, Inc under court approved reorganization. Receivership assets will transfer to the new organization with 1000 shares issued and Cleveland interest holding most stock. Other officers include E Reuben vice president Oscar J Smith secretary Billy Evans general manager John S Harris director. Also in Chicago the American Association named nine umpires for 1932 led by Thomas J Hickey with Erwin replacing Connolly.
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Mrs Opal Hill Wins Southern Pings Golf Championship
Mrs Opal S Hill of Kansas City won the woman's mid south golf championship by eight strokes with rounds of 78 and 81 to total 158 for 36 holes. Bernice Wall of Oshkosh Wisconsin finished second with 167 total.
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Holcomb Named Findlay College Athletics Director
March 25 Findlay Ohio Stuart Holcomb captain of Ohio State University's 1981 football team will succeed Harry J Bernhart as director of athletics at Findlay College announced by President Homer R Donathan Holcomb who will graduate from Ohio State in June will assume duties at Findlay in September
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Ohio State University
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Findlay College
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Holcomb
Ohio State
Reds May Open With Johnson Lombardi Battery
Si Johnson likely to start on the mound for Cincinnati with Ernie Lombardi behind the plate in the April 2 opener against the Cubs in Cincinnati. Lucas may sit, as Howley prefers not to use him in the first game.
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U.P
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Lucas
Dan Howley
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Howley
Dodgers and Cardinals in trade talks for first baseman
Bradenton Fla March 2 U P says a conference between Max Carey of the Flatbushers and Gabby Street of the world champions was expected on a possible trade. The Dodgers seek a first baseman and Carey is angling for Jim Bottomley or Rip Collins in exchange for a pitcher. The Cardinals could use another hurler.
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Cardinals
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Jim Bottomley
Rip Collins
Babe Ruth Delivers First Home Run Of Spring For Yanks
In St. Petersburg on March 25 the New York Yankees defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4 to 3 as Babe Ruth belted his first homer of the exhibition season. The game drew the largest crowd of the spring slate and featured the Cardinals' championship style play.
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Cochrane Recovers From Foot Operation
Mickey Cochrane star catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics is recovering from an operation on his infected left foot. He was brought to the hospital in Lakeland from Fort Myers and operated on immediately.
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Mickey Cochrane
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Washington Irregulars edge Spring Hill College 12 to 11
Nick Altrock delivered an infield single in the bottom of the ninth driving in Sammy Rick as the Washington Irregulars defeated Spring Hill College 12 to 11 in a dramatic late-inning rally played in Biloxi Mississippi yesterday.
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Mission Reds Triumph in San Francisco Matchup
In San Francisco on March 25, the Mission Reds defeated their opponent in a pivotal game. The outcome boosted the Reds' standings as fans cheered from the stands and the press noted the team's strong performance this season.
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Bat Battalino Fights Through Brutal Loss To Petrolle
In a blood soaked match Battalino, battered by a broken nose and gashes, fights on until Petrolle finishes him in the twelfth round. Referee Gunboat Smith aids Battalino off as the Connecticut fighter vows revenge in the next round.
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Battalino
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Gunboat Smith
Petrolie
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Pettrolie
Cubs win as lineup shines during yesterday’s game
The Chicago Cubs secured a victory yesterday with strong contributions from key players. Attendance data and exact scores are not provided.
Stars Defeat Tigers In Slugging Coast Battle
In San Diego on March 28, the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League beat the Detroit Tigers 14 to 11 in a high scoring exhibition slugfest.
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Browns Infielder Red Kress Accepts $8000 Offer
Oakland report that St. Louis Browns infielder Red Kress has accepted President Ball's final salary of eight thousand dollars for the season.
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Kress
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Bobcats Open Track Season Against Wesleyan in Delaware
The Ohio Wesleyan meet in Delaware opens the Buckeye schools season as Coach William Herbert brings 18 cindermen. Indoor conditions trim events like broad jump, discus, and javelin, leaving time trials as the main gauge of strengths for Athens Bobcats and Wesleyan this spring.
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William Herbert
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Battalino vs Petrolle Ends In Gridiron Grit And Heart
Featherweight clash sees Battalino endure 11 rounds and a severe cut as Petrolle dominates but cannot stop the challenger. The crowd hails Battalino’s gameness while notes of future prospects and a local college track context linger from the bout.
Petrolle Defeats Battaline in Crowd-Pumping Madison Square Garden Bout
Billy Petrolle of Fargo defeated Christopher Battalino by technical knockout in the 12 round New York bout before 18,000 at Madison Square Garden. Battalino, cut early, fought bravely but exhausted after a relentless Petrolle assault leaving him unable to continue. Petrolle weighed 159 pounds to Battalino’s 134 as fans watched a brutal, dramatic contest.
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Bat) Battaline
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Sundt Favored as Wisconsin Eyes National-Profile Coach
In Madison officials shifted from pursuing a coach of national reputation to naming Guy Sundt, a former Wisconsin star, as the favored candidate for the Badgers football helm. The March 35 date underscores ongoing efforts to fill the position after a failed bid at a high-profile hire.
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Wisconsin
Badgers
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