Louis Pounds Galento in Fourth to Retain World Title
At Yankee Stadium June 28 1940 Joe Louis stops Tony Galento in the fourth round to defend the world heavyweight title. Galento had led with a strong first rounds but Louis unleashed a brutal flurry forcing referee Arthur Donovan to halt at 2:29. Attendance 34 852 gross 283303.68 tax deductions leave net receipts 240807.81 Louis earns 96 share while Galento pockets 42141.37.
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Bluefield Defeats Ashland 13 to 7 in Openers
Eakin earned his fifth win of the year as Bluefield outscored Ashland 13 to 7. Ashland made six errors that helped Bluefield build an early lead, while Rodman and Metelski contributed multiple RBIs. Grimes and Perkins paced Bluefield’s offense with several hits as Oakley and Mitchell provided solid support.
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Galento and Louis Fight Through Rough Rounds
Round by round, Tony Galento and Joe Louis exchange heavy lefts and rights with clinches and cautions. Galento pressures with body shots and eye punches while Louis answers with hard jabs and rights, sustaining a brutal, close contest amid repeated exchanges and visible facial cuts.
Huntington Aces Blank Logan Indians 2-0 on June 28
Hoffman's eighth inning homer and a fourth inning Logan error produced two runs for Huntington as they defeated the Logan Indians 2 to 0. Manager Mike Powers twisted his knee in the second, exiting the game. Patterson and Hoffman earned the win for Huntington with Dalton and Hayden handling Logan’s side.
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Tony Galento Sees Fight Turned Against Him at Yankee Stadium
Tony Galento wearing an ice pack and blood on his lips muttered that if allowed to fight his way he would have beaten Louis. He criticized his strategy while noting Louis pushed him when off balance and vowed to fight Louis again. Crowd and manager offered mixed opinions on the bout.
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Local College Scores Roundup in March Weathered Lineup
Middle Atlantic results show Springfield 14 over Youngstown 11 and Canton 11. Charleston 5 leads Portsmouth 6 with Aen 18 and Brie 7 5 Dayton 5 2.
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Southern Association clash ends with Atlanta win
In a Southern Association matchup at Little Rock Atlanta defeats New Orleans 3 to 1 as the visitors pull ahead early and hold the lead through the final whistle.
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Louis Wins Bout By Technical Knockout in Fourth Round
Louis dominated Tony with rapid punches backing him to the ropes. The referee counted Tigento out after a flurry of lits and rights left him kneeling and helpless. The result came with two minutes and nine seconds remaining in the fourth round.
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Cubs Rally Past Cardinals In Eight to Four Win
Dizzy Dean returns for St Louis as the Cubs mount a late surge to defeat the Cardinals 8 to 4. Hack homered for Chicago while Hartnett hit his seventh of the season and Galan also drove in key runs.
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New York Giants Hand Phillies 7-1 Drubbing
June 28 Bill Lohrman a 25 year old right hander shut down Philadelphia Phillies with six hits as the New York Giants won 7 to 1. Lohrman dominated the game and the Giants offense backed him with timely hitting to Saya.
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Hostak and Rieger May Fight Some Day
Seattle June 28 The two reigning middleweight champions may meet for the title one day Al Hostak of Seattle who regained the middleweight crown last night from Solly Krieger of Brooklyn said he wants to fight Freddie Apostoli recognized as champion by New York and California boxing commissions Nate Druxman who promoted the Hostak Krieger bout last night indicated he will promote Hostak first title defense after the Apostoli Cefeino Garcia bout set for July 27 in New York City in which Hostak scored a fourth round technical knockout last night
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Knock kings of college golf dethroned at Wakonda
Des Moines June 28 two kings of college golf were toppled as Neil Croonquist from Minnesota defeated the field at the Wakonda club course in a striking showing.
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Brooklyns Beat Boston Tossers 6-1 in 23-Inning Marathon
Brooklyn Dodgers defeat Boston Bees 6 to 1 after four runs in the fourth inning and a long 23 inning game. Luke Hamlin allowed seven hits in a steady start, with key RBIs from Moore Hassett and Hamlin as Brooklyn finally pulled away.
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Golf stars clash in NCAA tournament second round
Sensational play highlights Croonquist’s 4 to 2 win over Harvard’s Billy Cordingley as Croonquist shoots 31 on the first nine and 70 for 18. The match ends on the 11th green with Beloit’s Floberg winning 5 and 3 and Burke 2 and 1 over Marquette’s John Hal.
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American Association scores show tight games across cities
Milwaukee beat Minneapolis 6 to 5 while Loulevite 7 defeated Toledo 6 IndianaPolia and Columbus lost 2 to 9 as St Louis fell 1 to 4. The standings reflect a busy schedule with close margins.
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International League scores update
Toronto 6 Rochester 9 Buffalo 9 Montreal 3 Syracuse 2 Newark 4. Scores listed for the league standings and recent games.
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Yankees explode for 23 runs in Philadelphia doubleheader
New York Yankees blast the Philadelphia Athletics 23 to 2 in the first game and win 10 to 0 in the second. Eight homers in game one set a major league mark, with 53 total bases on 27 hits. The pair of wins extend the Yankees’ record pace as Monte Pearson and Lefty Gomez shine on the mound.
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Mountain State League Results and Tonight's Games
Huntington Baptists and Colts Bluefield 13, reads. GAMES TONIGHT Bluefield at Ashland Huntington at Logan Welch at Williameon.
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Yankees swap Russo for Gallagher shocking Newark Bears
Newark Star Eagle sports editor Murray Robinson notes the Yankees traded pitcher Marius Russo from the International League for outfielder Joe Gallagher weakening Newark’s pitching depth. He argues Newark fans will resent losing Russo while the Yankees seek a pennant with increased Bronx strength.
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Louis Defends Title in Toughest Fight Versus Galento
Joe Louis called Tony Galento his toughest rival after defending his heavyweight title in a hard fought bout. The champion, sweat drenched and candid, said Galento’s left hook and rugged style tested him more than any previous foe, acknowledging the bout’s hard left and the feeling of being off balance at the end.
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Upset wins shake Wimbledon field with Dan Smith and Gracyn Wheeler
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