Jacobs Predicts 40,000 Crowd for Louis Galento Title Fight
New York June 27. Mike Jacobs forecasts a 40,000 turnout at Yankee Stadium for the seventh Louis defense against T Gargantua Galento with potential gate receipts around 350,000 Though some estimates place the total under 300,000 the promoter argues the fight will be a financial triumph and a showcase for both Galento and Jacobs Galento promises rough tactics and a boisterous matchup as promoters push hype ahead of the bout
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Louis Confident Ahead of Summit Plan and Galento Preview
Louis plans light limbering with a scheduled weigh in as Galento continues road work and training at Pompton Lakes. The bout shape centers on heavy weights with Louis aiming for a knockout, while a recent bout saw Rosenbloom stop Ettore in the third round amid towel flurries and referee action.
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Rosenbloom Ettore Bout Seen Under Commission Probe
Hollywood officials move to hold up purses as the state athletic commission orders an investigation into the Rosenbloom versus Ettore bout at Gilmore Stadium. Inspector Willie Ritchie announced the step amid inquiries into the prize fight's arrangements and potential irregularities.
Cumberland Triumphs Over Bridgewater In Narrow Victory
Cumberland defeated Bridgewater 1 to 0 in a Sunday baseball game. The score was 6-0 until the ninth inning when Cumberland pushed across the only run. Cumberland will host Massena next Sunday.
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Notice to request extra copies of The News Telegraph
The office urges readers to notify in advance if they desire additional copies to prevent supply exhaustion.
Doctors and Lawyers Challenge Atlantic News Staff to Kittenball
A mock legal notice from R Kent Martin et al and doctors challenges the Atlantic News-Telegraph force to a Friday kittenball game at Sunnyside park, June 30, 1939. Rules specify seven players from the office, Earl Garside barred from pitching, no photos, and Maher kept off the diamond. The document is dated June 26, 1939, in Atlantic Iowa with a notary public acknowledgment.
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Earl Holton
Robert Dalton
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Jack Maher
Atlantic
Iowa
Baseball Standings And Monday Scores Across Leagues
American League leaders include New York with 46 wins and .780 pace, Detroit 33 29, Cleveland 32 29, Boston 32 23, Chicago 29 28, Philadelphia 25 85, Washington 24 39, St. Louis 17 42. Monday results: Detroit 11 Cleveland 2, Boston 3 Washington 0, Philadelphia 3 New York 2. Upcoming: New York at Philadelphia. Detroit at Cleveland. Boston at Washington. St. Louis at Chicago. National League shows Cincinnati 37 22 627, St Louis 33 27, New York 33 27, Chicago 32 29, Brooklyn 28 20, Pittsburgh 27 30, Boston 24 34, Philadelphia 19 36. Monday results: Chicago at St Louis, Philadelphia at New York, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Boston.
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Fossil Penguins Reveal Thirty Five Species Found
Scientists have identified thirty five distinct fossil penguin species from ancient remains, detailing a diverse lineage of early penguins and shedding light on prehistoric Antarctic ecosystems.
Strickland Defeats Paychek in Des Moines Boxing Night
Maurice Strickland of New Zealand defeats Johnny Paychek in a ten round decision at the Des Moines ballpark before 13 000 fans. Strickland climbs toward top heavyweight ranking while Paychek drops to ninth in the national ratings. Preliminaries include Pat Comiskey KOing Glen Dawson and several close decisions among Des Moines fighters.
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Happy) Graham
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Minneapolis
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al Powell
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Berg Leads in Women’s Trans Miss Golf Qualifier
Patty Berg of Minneapolis, defending champion, shot 74 to lead the qualifying round at Country Club. She went out 84 and came in 40, two under women’s par. Helen Hoffman of Salt Lake City posted 40 on the first nine, while Shirley Ann Johnson of Chicago and Phyllis Buchanan of Denver were close behind.
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Carolina champion suffers rough start in LSU Iowa State scare
Intercollegiate champion from Carolina opened with a poor round as Rev. O K Olander of Boson faced a tough outbound nine and a 38 on the inside. McDowell posted a 36 hole low for LSU, aiding a team total of 312 on the first 18 holes, seven points behind Iowa State.
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Griswold Outing Notices Highlight Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Winger and Mr. and Mrs. George Wyman returned from a lakeside outing in northern Town. Dale Ellis and daughters Jane and Sue were weekend guests in Shenandoah. Dr. and Mrs. William Shepherd and daughter from Des Moines visited relatives before returning home. Dr. A P Westenburg of Sioux City spoke at Faith Lutheran church services.
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Spud Murphy Quits Cards to Pitch for All-Stars
Warren Spud Murphy, utility pitcher, was released by Atlantic Cardinals manager P C Miller and signed by Deb King to pitch for the All-Stars. He will replace Sam Johnson, who was released yesterday. King also added Francis Miller and Frank Tucker to the roster and plans practice Wednesday at 6 30 pm. Upcoming games include doubleheader with Boxholm Swedes next Sunday and two games each with Boone Nite Hawks Simpson College All-Stars and Sioux City All-Stars in July.
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Golfer Bert McDowell Leads National Tourney Qualifying
Bert McDowell of Louisiana State shot 149 to lead the qualifying round of the national collegiate golf tournament at Wakonda Country Club Des Moines Iowa on June 27. Robin Brownell of Duke stood second with 152 as the first 30 players finished 36 holes.
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