Conn vs Louis rematch looms with predictions of possible knockout
In New York a veteran sports voice predicts Billy Conn may struggle in a second bout with Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. He warns Conn should avoid the ring, while Louis aims to land heavy power punches again. The writer notes Louis remains dangerous despite aging and compares to Schmeling’s second match.
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Boxing legends and bouts recalled with Louis and rivals
The article reviews historic boxing encounters featuring Joe Louis with opponents Hoffman, Baer, Godoy, Simon, Johnston, and Natie Brown. It notes injuries, hospitalizations, and controversial decisions, recounting postfight verdicts and managerial tactics while hinting at rematches and career tensions in Madison Square Garden and Detroit venues.
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Louis Conn Battle Promises Historic Heavyweight Title Fight
Joe Louis faces Billy Conn in a high stakes heavyweight title bout hailed as a historic return to big event boxing. Promoter Mike Jacobs expects a record gate, with Louis favored to win but Conn showing strong odds after solid spring form. Weather is expected cloudy and cool with light wind. Louis trained at Pompton Lakes while Conn wrapped up training in New York City.
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Van Horn and Riggs Draw byes in Richmond Tennis
In Richmond Virginia Welby Van Horn defending champion and Bobby Riggs both drew first round byes at CCVA. Notables include J Donald Budge who faces Buddy Goeltz and Fred Perry versus Jimmy Mitchell with matches scheduled tomorrow and Thursday.
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Followers Of Conn To Be At Ringside
The ham and cabbagers will be at Yankee stadium ringside to cheer Billy Conn in his bid to win the heavyweight title from Joe Louis. The Pittsburgh train parade, sponsored by Ownery McManus, highlights Conn’s hometown support and local pride as he seeks the championship.
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Billy Conn Fight Broadcast Watch By Wife In East End
Mrs Billy Conn will stay at her home in the east end to listen on the radio to Billy Conn fight Joe Louis tomorrow night. She says she is not overly worried and her two youngsters Tommy and Billy Jr will listen too. She predicts a win for Billy and hopes for a call the day after the bout.
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Ex Major Leaguers Hanging In Cellar Blues of Vera Cruz
Mexico City June 18 report says ex major leaguers including Max Lanier Lou Klein Mickey Owen Danny Gardella and Harry Feldman remain with Jorge Pasquel's Blues de Vera Cruz as the Mexican league season nears its halfway point.
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Lou Klein
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Mickey Owen
Brooklyn
Danny Gardella
Harry Feldman
Brownies Defeat Red Sox in Slim Victory
St Louis beat Boston 1 0 as Christman drove in the only run in a tight game. Ferriss allowed six hits through 12 minutes warming between halves, then Muncrieps pitched. Helf singled to score the run.
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Hepburn Drives Minus Brakes And Sets Mark
Ralph Hepburn of Van Nuys reported braking failure in the main race after two laps forcing him out at 3024 miles. He limped in for a tire check at 87 miles, then returned as mechanics announced no fix. He said he used compression and prayers on turns.
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Baseball roundup of yesterday's AL scores with today's schedule
Yesterday in the American League Chicago beat Philadelphia Pittsburgh 7 to 3 Cincinnati routed New York 10 to 0 Only games played. Today's schedule lists New York at Chicago Boston at St Louis Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at Twilight Christopher with win loss records in parentheses and player matchups indicated for each game
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National League Standings and Today’s Schedule
Cincinnati plays New York Blackwell 4 3 and Andrews 2 4. Pittsburgh meets Brooklyn Roe 2 3 against Bain 7 6. Louis hosts Boston Barrett Night Bain 7 6. Chicago visits Philadelphia Passeau 2 5 Mulligan 1 2.
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Appalachian League Night Baseball doubleheader slate
Johnson City visits Inischeteten, Kingsport plays Bristol, Pulaski faces Welch, and Bluefield travels to New River in tonight’s slate. Strong matchups feature regional teams in the league’s schedule across multiple cities.
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Racing Returns To Monmouth Park After 53 Years
Galloping thoroughbreds return to Monmouth Park in Long Branch New Jersey after a 53 year lapse. The revival features an eight race program with a $10000 added stakes for two year olds and an expected 30000 spectators. Entries include First Plight Bright Song and Mesl among 11 starters in the five and a half furlong dash. The 28 day meet is slated to run with ten racing days later in the summer.
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Bitsy Grant Stumbles in Southern Championship Tourney
Bitsy Grant of Atlanta faced trouble in the southern tennis championship in Louisville. He defeated Paul Smith of Louisville 12-10 6-3 in a first match, while top seeds like Elwood Cooke of New York City and Felisimo Ampo of Albany continued to win in the early rounds.
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Tennis Keeps Captain Active After Retirement
McAllen Texas captain, a retired Army officer who played in two wars, remains active at 72. He trained in California clubs with notable pros, joined Berkeley and Manila Tennis Clubs, and led a world‑spanning tennis life. He plays four to five sets daily and credits the sport with youthfulness.
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New River Nine Beats Welch Club in Appalachian Game
Jos Mercandante had 10 hits as the New River Rebels beat the Welch Club 7 to 4 in New River, with McNeish and Graybill homering for the miners. Daniels, Walker, and Davies contributed runs batted in as New River piled nine hits and took the lead with late scoring, while McNeish earned the win.
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Piedmont League Scores Mixed Results Across Cities
Baseball scores show Beyreat Newbiaycmomomee edging Southern Association Atlante 6 to 4 while Mobile defeats Little New Orleans 4 to 3 and Nashville beats Mempre with 13 runs in a multi city rundown.
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Walters Shuts Out Giants In Tight Ball Game
New York June 6 Bucky Walters blanked the New York Giants to deliver a third consecutive win as he limited the Giants to a scoreless game through seven before the closing innings. The pitcher struggled early but held firm, with support from fielding and timely hitting backing a rare scoring blip for both sides.
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Bluefield doubleheader ends in chaos with crowd bottle attack
Bluefield’s Blue Grays and Pulaski split a doubleheader as umpire disputes sparked a riot. Bottles rained on Umpire Hearn delaying play. a second-game fracas drew screams and spectators fleeing. Stoecker and Fesh starred in a wild Bowen Field night amid rowdy scenes.
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Illinois poised for national track title bid in Minneapolis
Co favored Illinois sends a 12 man squad to the national collegiate track meet in Minneapolis with at least six events. Herb McKenley appears a cinch in the quarter mile while USC, led by a 12 man Trojan team, challenges for the title after wartime gaps.
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Do The Miners Need Embalming Fluid
Welch West Virginia June 18 The Miners management grows more confused George Smiley cannot continue as manager due to railroad leave but will stay in a lower role Eli has been offered the job but not yet accepted Players want Smiley to remain but uncertainty persists Bud Clancy of Bluefield is also involved as a potential manager in a difficult situation
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Messy OCR Baseball Summary From Bluefield vs Pulaski
Ambiguous play by play with scattered names Stocker Zikmund Mincy Dixon Belierd Jenkins Trout Watro and others. Scores appear inconsistent with innings and substitutions, noting hits errors and stolen bases while describing a late run and pitching changes.
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Johnson City's Cardinal Sweeps Kingsport 6-2 in Series
Johnson City's Cardinal scored three runs in the first inning and led the rest of the way to defeat Kingsport 6-2, sweeping the two game series. Key players included CIP and Off ice bonds, while Onkotz and Kerschevans contributed for Kingsport.
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Bristol 7 Cubs 5 ends two-game sweep in series
Bristol Virginia defeated Elizabethton 7-5 to complete a two-game series sweep. Scoring details are incomplete due to damaged text but the Bristol team secured the win at home on June 18.
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Kreisler Improves After Emergency Appendectomy
Violinist Fritz Kreisler, 71, who underwent an emergency appendectomy Sunday night, is reported by his doctor to be steadily improving. His condition had been described as critical immediately after the operation.
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