Conn and Louis in intense prefight conditioning session
In Pompton Lakes New Jersey Joe Louis and Dr Clarence Hogans led a public workout with five sparring partners while boxing official Dr Vincent Nardiello noted rising blood pressure inconsistencies. The session drew attention from boxing legends including Jack Dempsey and Jim Jock and highlighted ongoing debates over fighters health and training standards.
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Joe
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Walker
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Vincent Nardiello
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Giants Triumph 9-5 Over Tigers In Landis Plaque Event
In Cooperstown New York 10000 spectators watched the New York Giants defeat Detroit 9-5 in an exhibition as Gov Thomas E Dewey and Commissioner A B Chandler dedicated a Hall of Fame plaque honoring Landis Abner Doubleday birthplace ceremony highlighted by Deweys tribute and baseballs return to public confidence.
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New York Giants
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Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Bobby Spangler Quits as Warwick AD Over Meddlers
Newport News June 13. Bobby Spangler former Duke football star and Warwick high school athletic director quits over alleged interference by school officials. Bill O Hara likely to succeed as athletic director while Spangler remains head coach of the Newport News Shipbuilders in the Dixie professional league. Spangler notes he will not discuss details.
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O'Hara
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Aeronautics
Newport News Shipbuilders
Duke
Wallace Wade
California
L. W. Anderson
Anderson
TriState League Scores In Asheville Shelby Triumphs
In the TriState League Asheville beat Shelby 5 to 2 while Charlotte defeated Spartansburg 12 to 1 for two league games.
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Asheville
Shelby
Charlotte
Spartansburg
Georgie Abrams Beats Johnny Lawer In Police Show
Georgie Abrams 162 of New York won a ten round decision over Johnny Lawer 161 of Cleveland in the co feature of the 11th annual police benefit boxing show in Richmond Virginia. A crowd of 7500, including Governor Tuck, paid 15 dollars to see Abrams who aims for a summer title bout with Tony Zale. Abrams fought since his navy discharge after nearly five years of service. The text notes effects from an eye injury last May at Pittsburgh.
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Georgie Abrams
New York
Johnny Lawer
Cleveland
Tuck
Virginia
Abrams
Tony Zale
Navy
Pittsburgh
Meeker Favored For National Track Title
Meeker a Maplewood, New Jersey sophomore at Colgate is favored for the national collegiate half mile. Coach Jack Rourke announced Meeker will run at Minneapolis June 21-22 after setting two Colgate 880 yard records and winning a class relays title. He clocked 1:54.7 to win the IC4A half mile in Annapolis, breaking Colgate’s 1:56 record.
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N. J
Alvah
Bud) Meeker
Maplewood
Colgate University
Jack Rourke
Colgate
Meeker
Minneapolis
Col. Os
Annapolis
Late Spring Delays Bass Spawning Across West Virginia
Game Protector Everett V. Price told the commission that late spring delayed bass spawning in Wetzel county streams. The first spawning was observed until June 8 and the season opens June 29 if streams remain favorable.
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W. Va
West Virginia
Eee Commission
Toy
Everett V. Price
Wetzel
Price
Detroit Lions Sign Bill De Correvont from Redskins
The Detroit Lions announced the purchase of Bill De Correvont, a 185 pound halfback, from the Washington Redskins. De Correvont, 27, starred at Northwestern in 1939 40 and 41 and played in all Redskins games last season after naval service.
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Detroit Lions
Bill de Correvont
Washington Red Skins
de Correvont
Northwestern
Redskins
Wightman Cup Matches Open After War Interlude
London reports the United States and Britain resume Wightman Cup play with the U S leading trophy since 1931. Doris Hart and Pauline Betz express confidence while Betz and Hart team up in doubles to face Britain’s Passingham and Lincoln. Margaret Osborne to play Mrs Menzies in singles.
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Doris Hart
Miami
Fla
Pauline Betz
Los Angeles
Jean Nicoll Bostock
Margaret Osborne
San Francisco
Mrs. Menzies
Betz and
Hart
Betty Passingham
Molly Lincoln
Chuck Taylor Set to Break Garden Contender Record
Young welterweight Chuck Taylor of Coalport PA aims for a notable mark in a Juare Garden main event tomorrow night, facing Tony tents of Youngstown OH in a bout expected at eight rounds. Taylor began boxing eight years ago after 100 amateur wins, turned pro, served three years as a Army instructor, and fights under manager Jack Laken in Pittsburgh. He previously boxed Archer and Tony Marteliano at St Nicholas arena.
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Chuck
Young Welterweigen
Coalport
Juare Garden
Tony Tents
Youngstown
Ohio
Taylor
Jack Laken
Pittsburgh
White Archer
Tony Marteliano
St. Nicholas Arena
Quincy Fans Fret Over Unroofed Grandstand Heat
The Quincy game report notes half day sun bake at the unroofed grandstand. Fans endure extreme heat while Evansville visits in a Sunday matinee and evening session. Managers expect no special crowd until cooler night air arrives.
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Quincy
Evansville
Phillies sell Ray Hamrick to Oakland club
The Phillies sold infielder Ray Hamrick to the Oakland club of the Pacific Coast League. The sale price was not disclosed.
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Sell Hamrick
Phillies Today
Ras Ray Hamrick
Oakland
Pacific Coast
Mayne
Joe Ezar Named Master of Golf After Concord College Honor
Texas trick shot artist Joe Ezar receives an honorary Master of Golf degree from Concord College in a ceremony led by President Dr J Frank Marsh. The event followed prior exhibitions at Concord and Beckley where Ezar set a course record at the Black Knight Club.
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Texas
Daily Telegraph
J. Frank Marsh
Concord College
Beckley
Joe
Black Knight
Associated Press
Fr” Ee
Concord, College
Lartist
J. Prank Marsh
Virgil “Stubby” Carwriter
Co. R. Gunn
Rev. T. F. Tev
Athens
United States
Player Benched After Late Disqualification at Golf Tourney
In Cleveland on June 13, golfer Ezar faced disqualification for arriving late to a round after pausing in the locker room. Starter Dey questioned his delay as officials reviewed the incident while another player, Bud Ward, pressed on with steady play and a notable 40-foot putt, marking a tense moment in the tournament.
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Cleveland
Perera
Bud Ward
Mae Bud
Mary
Watrous
Schumacher
Joe
Dey
Ezar
Abra
Oliver
Earl Evar
Condition Of Johnson Reported Unchanged
Walter Johnson, baseball's Big Train, remained in an unchanged condition at Georgetown Hospital after suffering a brain injury and coma. The report noted he had been in a coma for 17 days.
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Washington
Walter Johnson
Georetown Hospital
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