Louis Aims to KO Conn in Third Night Bout
Joe Louis weighed 207 pounds to Billy Conn’s 182 ahead of their 15 round title bout at Yankee Stadium. Louis, ring veteran at 32, seeks a 22nd defense while Conn trains to box and punch for a chance at an upset in heavyweights. Promoter Jacobs stands by rain plans and tickets go on sale at 5 dollars in the late afternoon.
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Baseball Standings and Tuesday Results Summary
National League table lists Brooklyn leading with 38 wins, St Louis 28, Chicago 25, Cincinnati 24, Boston 22, Pittsburgh 23, New York 23, Philadelphia 21. Tuesday results: Cincinnati 10, New York 6. Pittsburgh 3, Brooklyn 0. Chicago 7, Philadelphia 0. American League shows Boston 42-15, New York 36-23, Detroit 30-25, Cleveland 25-22, St Louis 25-22, Chicago 26-21, Philadelphia 15-40. Several rainouts noted. later matchups include Philadelphia at Detroit, New York at Chicago, Washington at Cleveland, plus night games.
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Night of Pro Boxing Results Across Cities
Frankie Rivera won a newspaper decision over Jose Andres in Kansas City. Eddie Murphy defeated Vic Pignataro in New York. Tony Falco and Henry Jordan drew in Hartford. Morris Reif beat Chico Barrado in Brooklyn while Jerry Fiorello outpointed Al Barbosa in MacArthur Stadium. Jack Armstrong beat Paul Frechette in Salem. Enrique Bolanos stopped Jackie Wilson in Los Angeles. Charley Eagle outpointed Eadie Powell in Seattle.
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Boxing card details with weights and funds
The program lists a Time First preliminary at 6 30 pm CST followed by main bout and pillow. Estimated weights show Louis at 208 and Cann at 182 pounds. Attendance projected at 74 000 with gate of 2 000 000. Purses split with Louis 40 percent (about 780 000) and Conn 20 percent (about 890 000). Weather calls for rain and cooler night. If postponed, fight moves to Thursday at same time. Broadcast by American Broadcasting Company at 8 pm CST.
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Michigan junior golf meet crowns medalist and opens match play
Robert Olson of Grosse Pointe Mich led qualifiers with 76 as 32 teens began a two round match play for the western junior amateur championship. Olson faced Tom Veech of Milwaukee in round one while Northwestern, Santa Monica and Boone clubs contended for team honors amid poor weather and shifting results.
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Veeck and Grabiner said to be near deal for Indians
Chicago reports Bill Veeck Jr and Harry Grabiner, former White Sox vice president, are negotiating to buy the Cleveland Indians. Amerian League president Will Hartidge said a deal is on but details must be set. They aim to close within a week after years of involvement with Chicago teams and Milwaukee Brewers. New item notes Don McNeill, tennis veteran, added to U S Davis Cup squad for North American finals with Mexico in South Orange, New Jersey, June 28-30.
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Muncrief Shuts Out Sox Second Loss For Ferriss
Boston fans watched as Bob Muncrief hurled a brilliant 1-0 shutout over the Red Sox, sending pitcher Dave Ferriss to his second straight loss after ten straight wins. The day featured a weather-delayed start and a protest over Ferriss’ warmups, with Boston clinging to a seven‑game lead atop the pennant race.
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Major League Leaders By The Associated Press
The American League leaders include Vernon Washington batting .872 and Williams Boston with 56 runs. Doerr Boston leads RBIs with 55 while Williams Boston has 49 hits. In pitching Ruffing New York and Caldwell Chicago are 4-0 for 1.000. In the National League Musial St Louis tops batting with 76 hits and Slaughter 38 runs, plus Ennis Philadelphia 16 doubles.
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Barber and Clark Sale Dates Auctioneers Listing
Auction notice lists Barber and Clark as sale dates coordinators with June 22 as the event date and mentions Chris Pedersen and Anita among the contacts.
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Louisville Gains Half Game as Saints Rainout
The Louisville Colonels beat Minneapolis 8 to 5 to trim the Saints lead by a half game in the American Association. Rain caused only this game to be played with other scheduled contests at Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus and Toledo canceled.
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Winterset Flying Club Elects Officers
Winterset R E Linville was elected president of the newly organized Winterset Flying Club. Other officers include Carl Zeliadt as vice president Frederick Kuntz as secretary treasurer Ray Zeliadt Dan Gallery and Eal Bennett as directors.
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Von Papen Defies Tribunal Over Austrian Pressure
Franz von Papen shouts in court asserting he helped apply pressure on Austria before the anschluss. Sir David Maxwell Fyfe confronts him over contradicting Ribbentrop and questions his loyalty to Germany under Hitler. Papen says he acted to serve his conscience and the German people despite Gestapo murders.
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International Military Tribunal Today
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Wheelers Schedule and Colored Team Visit
Wheelers and Audubon teams are booked for Stanton on Thursday. Aurelia is scheduled for a night game here on Sunday. A traveling colored team will play here on Sunday, June 40, adding a weekend clash to the schedule.
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Red Cross Elects Officers for Local Chapter
The local Red Cross branch has elected officers for the coming year with Mrs. Jack Rogers as chairman, Howard F.P. Limbaugh as vice chairman, Mrs. C.J. Hornsby as treasurer, and Mrs. C. T. Cacklin as secretary. Drive carefully lest this motor trip be your last.
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