Joe Louis Knocks Out Nova in Sixth Round at Polo Grounds
Joe Louis delivers a dramatic sixth round knockout of Lou Nova at the Polo Grounds. The devastating right hand floors Nova and ends the fight just before the bell. Nova concedes Louis the hardest punch he ever faced as referees halted the bout. Louis indicates Nova did not hurt him, while Nova laments the missed defensive turn.
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Athens Bulldogs Face Three Tough Openers In Three Weeks
Athens High School football prepares for three straight road tests starting Friday as Logan Gallipolis and Gallia Academy visit in quick succession. The Bulldogs, coached by Lackey, seek defense strength while adjusting ticket prices under a new federal tax. Center Ed McPherson and End Ben Fulton may return from hospital for the Friday clash.
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Resume Little Series Tonight
Columbus notes Little Murry Dickson a 21 game winner for the American Association champions toes the rubber as the Red Birds seek to even the Little World Series with the Montreal Royals. Sukeforth names Frank Pearce to oppose Dickson after fans greeted the team at the railroad station.
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Peden Undismayed by Bobcat Showing at Youngstown
Ohio University coach Don Peden described a tough loss to Youngstown College, citing night conditions and dusty field as factors. He praised Youngstown’s middle line and pass defense, and warned Western Reserve’s big, mobile lineup will present a stiff test for the Bobcats Saturday.
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Crowe Family Helps Coach Crowe Build Xavier Eleven
Xavier University head football coach Clem Crowe relies on family help in forming a Crowe eleven. The image shows Johnny the baby reaching for the pigskin, Dick erasing mistakes, and Ann holding the ball for realism. The line includes nine Crowe children and Mrs Crowe assisting in football duties.
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Louis Knocks Nova Out In Fifth Round Thriller
New York fans saw Joe Louis finish Billy Nova in the fifth round after a single decisive punch. Louis admitted a misstep earlier but recognized the moment when Nova walked into his hand. Analysts Feder and Buck predicted a sixth round finish. Galento heckled from the press section urging a knockout.
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Gas House Blues and Baseball Banter from 1941
A mosaic of baseball trivia and fan letters features the Gas House Gang pennant theft claim, Dodger and Yankee chatter, Ducky Medwick on taunts, Al Benton recalling a season despite a 14 6 record, Dodgers clutch hitters Lew Riggs Wasdell and Galan, and news that Lefty Grove has left the Red Sox with uncertain plans.
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Yankees To Enter Series On Long End of 2-1 Odds
The Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees prepare for the World Series opener with Whitlow Wyatt to face Red Ruffing. The Yankees hold the 1 to 2 betting edge due to stronger fielding and a balanced offense led by Joe DiMaggio, while the Dodgers are favored in pitching.
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Taxes Hit High School Football Tickets in Columbus
Columbus tickets will incur a one cent amusement tax per ten dollars starting tomorrow as the new federal tax law removes school function exemptions. Parochial and public schools are taxed, with school officials arranging collection details. Separately, high school football highlights include Danton McKinley's Jack Crider scoring twice in a 26 to 0 win over Akron South and Massillon's Tigers extending their state title run with a 28 to 6 victory over Marblehead, among other regional scores and standings.
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