Louis Stops Billy Conn In Eight Round Championship Return
Jose Louis defeats Billy Conn in the eighth round at Yankee Stadium to defend his title for the 22nd time. Conn collapses after a left hook and right cross as Louis secures a dramatic knockout to end the star bout. Louis plans no immediate return in 1947, with Conn admitting defeat and Louis facing a tax-heavy purse from a gate near two million dollars.
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Boxing rounds recount with Conn and Joe slugfest
The report chronicles multiple rounds where Joe and Conn exchange jabs and body blows. Louis pressures Conn with jabs and rights while Billy lands hooks and lefts, with a crowd reaction and a tense, stickered tempo through rounds two to four.
Cardinals Explode Past Braves 8 to 3 in New York Showdown
The St Louis Cardinals defeated the Boston Braves 8 to 3 before 17 641 at Boston as Stan Musial drove in three runs with a bases loaded triple in the sixth inning. Johnny Sain started for Boston and gave up four runs before a late surge, while Slats Marion and Frank Garagiola contributed key hits.
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Tigers Defeat Macks Again in Eight Straight Win
The Detroit Tigers extended their lead over eighth place Philadelphia to eight straight wins. Virgil Trucks blanked the A’s while Detroit rallied with a second inning error and a five hit spree in the sixth to seal a 3 to 0 victory. Hank Greenberg and Dick Tebbetts sparked the offense with successive singles and drove in two runs. Philadelphia pitcher Weafer took the loss after allowing three runs. Attendance 12,413 at Detroit.
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Musial Emerges as Cardinal Find at First Base
Eddie Dyer praises Stanley Musial at first base amid a tepid season, noting his rapid rise from pitching to outfield. Musial, a Pennsylvania coal region native, posted earlier minor league success, then joined the Cardinals and contributed to pennants and two World Series titles with high batting averages and multiple league-leading stats.
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Musial Switch Highlights St Louis Cardinals Versatility
Stan Musial moves from the outfield to first base displaying left handed advantages and solid fielding. Dyer praises Musial and the Cardinals gain right handed bat in a left handed heavy lineup, while Sisler and Michael face farm system hurdles as majors seek talent.
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Postpone Action On Giants Injunction
In New York on June 19 the hearing to make permanent a temporary restraining order against the Mexican baseball league and its officers was postponed to October 21. The order remains in effect until then as Giants lawyers seek the Yankees’ similar action resolved.
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Hoboken Celebrates Centenary of First Organized Baseball Game
Hoboken marked a centennial celebration with Commissioner Albert B. Chandler and NL President Ford C. Prick attending. Mayor Bernard N. McFeely proclaimed a half holiday as residents recalled the 1846 first real game between the New York nine and the Knickerbocker club at Elysian Fields once located on the riverfront.
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Bristol Twins rout Cherokees 14 6 in Appy League game
Bristol Twins overwhelmed Kingsport 14 6 as Armand Roche led with nineteen base knocks. Elizabethton Cubs beat Johnson City Cardinals 8 5 in the first of a two game Appalachian League series, with a four run fifth inning sparked by Lou Bezeka.
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National League Yesterday and Today's Baseball Schedule
Yesterday's NL results and today's slate feature St Louis at Boston with Brecheen facing Ostemuller, Chicago at Philadelphia with Wyse opposite Judd, and Brooklyn hosting Ostemuller. No other games listed.
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Trackmen Arrive Early for NCAA Meet in Neapolis
June 19 observers note early arrivals for the NCAA track and field championship with more than 200 entrants. Notables include Herb Douglas from Pittsburgh and Indiana's Tom Mitchell. Southern California and Illinois are favored, with Illinois boasting Bob Phelps and Herb McKenley among others.
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War Vet Pickets Dewey Outside Fight
Albertin of Rockland County a World War II veteran and his family plan to picket outside Yankee Stadium for the Louis Conn bout tonight. The Epsteins, three children and wife, have protested at the capitol since yesterday over a liquor license rejection. The authority said Epstein was not operating a bona fide hotel not the party in interest and not a proper person to receive a license.
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Phils Let Wasdell Have His Release
The Philadelphia Phillies released Jimmy Wasdell unconditionally as they search for a first baseman. Wasdell, also an outfielder, was expected to fill in for Frank McCormick who is sidelined with a broken rib. Manager Ben Chapman instead plans to promote Vance Dinges from Utica for a shot at first base.
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Everett Marshall Calls Out Louis Conn For Mixed Match
Everett Marshall a former world heavyweight claimant and rising Colorado farmer arrived in New York to challenge the Louis Conn winner to a mixed match. He offered $100,000 to pin either man before a knockout and said he plans to retire from big-time wrestling, aiming for a fall event.
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State League Anderson 4-0 Charlotte 0-4
Anderson defeats Charlotte by four runs in a four game series with a 4-0 victory and a 0-4 scoreline in the other game.
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Veeck Heads Group Bidding For Cleveland Baseball Club
Bill Veeck Jr 32 year old ex marine and Milwaukee Brewers owner leads a bid to buy the Cleveland Indians with undisclosed associates. The board will seek stockholder approval as escrow funds are arranged. Reports say the initial bid was 1.4 million with a second offer after rejection and possible managerial changes including Jimmy Dykes considered for captaincy duties.
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Joe Louis Contemplates Mexican League Move After Conn Win
In New York June 19 reporters pressed Joe Louis about his future plans while he mused a possible return to boxing in the Mexican League. He credited Billy Conn with strong blows but said he felt no lasting hurt from the bout and indicated uncertainty about further fights.
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Notable crowd gathers for Louis versus Braddock fight night
A star-studded New York gathering fills the stadium for a Louis versus Braddock boxing night. Celebrities Ann Sheridan George Burns Gracie Allen Frank Sinatra Jack Dempsey and others mingle with military and UN figures amid a cool evening as the event unfolds.
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Baseball leaders and top run producers spotlighted
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Budge and Perry Advance in Richmond Pro Tennis
Donald Budge of Los Angeles and Fred Perry of Las Vegas advanced to the second round of the national professional clay courts championships at the Country Club of Virginia in Richmond. Perry defeated Jimmy Mitchell 6 4 6 3 6 0, while Budge beat Frank Goeltz 6 0 6 0 6 2.
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