Conn Foresees Knockout Path to Heavyweight Title
Miami Beach reports Billy Conn training for a February fight with Gus Lesnevich at the Orange Bowl. Conn predicts a knockout and elevation to heavyweight contention, calling Louis overrated and stressing his own boxing skill and punch power.
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Hubbell Leads Giants Past Reds 5-4 for Fifth Straight Victory
Carl Hubbell pitched effectively to secure his fifth consecutive win as the New York Giants edged the Cincinnati Reds 5 to 4. Whitey Moore started for Cincinnati, allowing three early runs, while the Giants countered with runs in the first and sixth innings and added the decisive run in the eighth after Hubbell's own RBI.
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Cubs Roar Past Phillies 12-6 In Openers Set
June 4 game saw the Chicago Cubs overpower the Philadelphia Phillies 12 to 6. The Cubs ran to a 6-0 lead in the first three innings before the Phillies made it a game, but Chicago pulled away with a late rally as pitchers shifted and hits rolled in.
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Leading Pepsis Whip Butter Nuts 1 to 0
The league leading Pepsi's shutout the Butter Nuts by the score of 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel. Neal pitched for the Butter Nuts and 2 HPAE Worth contributed on defense and offense. Sacrifices and double plays aided the Pepsi win as Johnson and Ty Wooo played key roles.
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Bluefield Stars Set for Crucial Williamson Series
Blue Grays host Williamson Red Birds in a key Mountain State league clash tonight and tomorrow night after rained-out game with Logan. Welch, Ashland, and Huntington results noted. Al Schacht to appear for fans.
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Morrie LaChappelle Aims High In Wrestling Rise
The article profiles Maurice LaChappelle known as Morrie a French born wrestler who moved to the United States and seeks American citizenship He models speed aggression and craft to outpace larger opponents in professional wrestling Born in France he came to New Jersey after weighing 170 pounds and facing the show of heavyweights in America He plans to turn to page ten for more on his rise in the sport.
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Beckley Golfers Set to Play Local Team Saturday
Beckley golfers travel to face a local club at the Country Club this Saturday. The contest pits Beckley players against a nearby golf team in a regional clash at the city course.
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National League scores show varied results and records
The report lists several NL games with mixed outcomes and win loss records. Key details mention Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Chicago opponents with scattered parenthetical records and pitcher notes.
Yankees Ed Smith Flops as White Sox Top New York
In Chicago, Ed Smith loses for the Yankees as the White Sox rout New York 7 to 3 behind a 12 hit attack led by Joe Kuhel with two homers and Taft Wright adding another. The day’s other results included Cleveland and St. Louis wins and Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago victories in a full slate.
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Bridges Sparks Early Lead In Nine-Inning Tilt
Tommy Bridges powered the early innings with five runs across the first two frames, lifting his team to a strong start as the contest unfolds.
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Guldahl Favored To Win Open At Canterbury Course
Ralph Guldahl, last winner of the National Open, is viewed as the likely champion despite Sam Snead Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret holding short odds. Hogan has shown strong form with 68 71 70 practice rounds while others like Byron Nelson Jag McSpaden and Lawson Little also posted solid scores. A single casualty mentioned is Frank Moore of Detroit who injured while drilling near the course.
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