Big Show Boxing Duel Promises Level Fight
Philadelphia hosts a heavyweight confrontation between Primo Carnera and George Godfrey at Baker Bowl Monday night. A nearly full house is expected as fans debate whether the bout will be fixed or fair while weighing who holds the edge in age form and power.
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Godfrey and Carnera Set for World Super Heavyweight Bout
Cleveland dispatch previews the June 23 Philadelphia clash for the world super heavyweight title between Massa George Godfrey and Primo Camera. The piece contrasts their backstories from Alabama and Italy, notes odd nicknames, discusses fighting styles, past career quirks, and audience expectations for a bout billed as a landmark meeting of ring leviathans.
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Girls to Practice A Bender league team schedule
The Bender girls team will practice Monday evening at 6 on Leh Field, focusing on fundamentals and drills to prepare for upcoming matches.
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Mrs Lebus Wins Kentucky Golf Title
Mrs Frazier Lebus of Lexington defeated Mrs Harvey Myers Covington and Mr Willard Johnson of Louisville to win the Kentucky women's golf championship at Fort Mitchell, finishing one up in 36 holes. The reigning champ was eliminated in the quarter finals.
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Harvey Myers Covington
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Independents Elect Captain for Indoor and Baseball Teams
Independents chose Charles Gonder as captain and he will lead the indoor and baseball squads in Sunday’s home meeting with Dana Fulton at the Independent field. The Hiner Steel Co. combine will also play Monday evening on the same field, with an indoor game sought for Wednesday. For game details call 2-6212 or write Basil Balizet, 2400 2 let st NE.
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Dana Fulton
Hiner Steel Co
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Sigman Eyes Return To Lineup In Philadelphia
City editor Jake Moyer reports Canton outfielder Tripp Sigman wears glasses off the field and expects to rejoin Burt Shotten's Nationals lineup soon. Sigman has seen limited action as a pinch hitter, with batting affected by eye trouble, while remaining a key part of the team for the stretch run.
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Warriors
Lott and Doeg Triumph in Queens Club Doubles Final
George Lott of Chicago and Johnny Doeg of Santa Monica spoiled favorites Wilmer Allison of Austin and John Van Ryn of New Jersey with a four set win 12-14 6-3 6-4 at the Queens Club doubles championship. Allison and Van Ryn, US No 1 doubles team, had hoped to repeat Wimbledon and Davis Cup titles but were outplayed after a tough first set.
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Church Tennis Tourney Planned
The YWCA sponsors a church tennis tournament to begin at the Y court on Harter Field next week with individual church events leading to an inter church final. Consolation matches will determine the consolation victor. New courts and classes start the week of June 30 with sessions at 5 530 6 and 630 on Mondays and Thursdays. Registrations open. Golf lessons start this week and a new course the following week. Jock Taylor of Tom OShanter club is the pro. The health education committee meets Friday at the YWCA for lunch.
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Baseball Standings and Sunday Schedule Summary
In the American League, Philadelphia leads with 33 wins, St Louis trails, and Boston and New York show strong splits. Sunday games include Philadelphia at Cleveland, St Louis at Boston, and New York at Cincinnati amid mixed results from Saturday’s matchups. In the minor leagues, Louisville and Toledo lead their circuits, with Indianapolis and Kansas City also posting solid records as schedules unfold.
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Reid Reaches Net Tourney Finals in Cleveland
Kirk Reid of Cleveland and George Jennings of Chicago advanced to the finals of the invitational singles at the Tennis and Racquets Club in Cleveland. Reid battled back from 0-2 in the first set to beat Ed Byrne of New York 4-4, 5-7, 6-0, 6-4, 6-1, while Jennings beat his partner Gordon Brandt 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the final.
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Braundt
United States
Jack Castle
Cliff Marsh
Buffalo
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Maurice Margesson
Toronto
Yale Rallies to Beat Crimson 10-9 in 11 Innings
NEW YORK June 7 Yale came from behind to win 10-9 in 11 innings over Princeton at the Polo Grounds in the deciding game of a three game series Yale relief pitcher Newton entered in the sixth after Princeton had nine runs on Jennison and Taylor and pitched shutout ball the rest of the contest Yale scored twice in the seventh to tie at nine and then pushed across the winning run in the fifth inning
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Elmo Nelson Wins Major Letter For Iowa Hawkes
In Iowa City on June 21 Elmo Nelson of the University of Iowa earned his major letter by excelling in both baseball and track. The article notes teammates Moses Bowman Carter Jennison Taylor Newton Maingithe as part of the Hawkes eyeing continued success in spring sports.
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Moe's Play Shines in European Golf Debut
Don Moe of Portland Oregon, 21, dazzles on his first European tour, finishing tied for 12th in the British Open with a 308 medal score, while beating J A Stout and partnering with Roland MacKenzie in Walker Cup play. He earns praise as the crown prince of golf and heir to Bobby Jones.
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Valentines in Year's Finale Billiard Match at Alley Field
The Valentine Billiards wrap up their long soccer season with a Sunday game at Alley field against Blue Ultra, a newly formed Spanish eleven, to benefit injured star center-forward Hugh Cairns. This marks the 224th outing of the season with 33 Valentine goals to date and a weakened lineup due to injuries. Players should report at 2 30.
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Mutual Coffees Triumph In Slugfest 26 15
The Mutual Coffees outslugged the West End Stars 26 to 15 in a wild Saturday game. Neal sparked the winners with three triples and a double, while Tissot hit a homer and three singles to pace the losers. Both teams combined for two homers, six triples, and eight doubles amid a melee of offense.
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