Louis Retains World Heavyweight Title With Early KO
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis defeated John Henry Lewis at Madison Square Garden in 2 minutes 29 seconds, securing a technical knockout in the first round. Referee Arthur Donovan halted the bout after Lewis was knocked down three times. Louis remains the world champion before 18,000 fans in New York.
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Joe Louis
John Henry Lewis
Madison Square Garden
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John Henry
No Mercy
Joe
Arthur Donovan
Donovan
New York
Max Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
Jack Johnson
Jim Johnson
Olin Sextette Rout Wyoming In Jones County Opener
Olin defeated Wyoming 48 to 16 as Margaret Macomber led with 18 points, Matejka 17, Schellin 12, and Dorothy Dirks led Wyoming with 15. Center Junction beat Morley 48 to 32 with Siebels scoring 24 and Otten 35 for Morley.
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Wyoming
Jones County
Margaret Macomber
Matejka
Schellin
Dorothy Dirks
Center Junction
Morley
Siebels
Mabel Otten
Martello
Oxford Junction
Cubs Abandon Bid for Johnny Mize in First Base Shuffle
The Chicago Cubs publicly abandon pursuit of slugger Johnny Mize from the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Gabby Hartnett had hinted that Phil Cavaretta would take over first base if a new slugger wasn’t landed, while Rip Collins’ future role remained undetermined.
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Drake Stadium May Be Renamed Corn Bowl
DES MOINES I A group of business men led by John R Ford of the Fiesta committee discusses renaming Drake University stadium the Corn bowl to host major sporting events. Plans are tentative with no definite proposals for postseason football or other bowl activities as of now.
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Brooklyn Defeats Tama 47 to 24 on Local Court
Brooklyn high beat Tama 47 24 on the local court. La Vaughn Cram led Brooklyn with fourteen points, Delmar Cram added twelve, while Dunlap and Sheeker of Fama each scored eight. Brooklyn seconds won in overtime 17 to 15.
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Sheeker
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Joe Louis Dominates John Henry Lewis in 2:29 Victory
FAT ROBINSON reports from Madison Square Garden on Joe Louis's swift 2 minute 29 second win over John Henry Lewis. Louis remained calm and precise while Lewis, dazed and nervous, succumbed to a barrage of devastating punches. Doctors note Louis's cold precision and the punch power that left Lewis largely unconscious.
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Joe Louis
John Henry Lewis
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John Henry
Art Donovan
Bill Walker
Joe
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Joe Lous
Lighters Meet Fast Davenport Cagers at Coe College
A double bill at Coe College gym Friday night features the local Iowa Electric Light and Power team against the Davenport Turner Rockets with Wilson's defending Allied Industrial champion meeting Cedar Rapids Power House in the preliminary. First game begins at 7 30 and admission is 25 cents.
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Davenport Turner Rockets
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Allied Industrial
Cedar Rapids Power House
Blairstown Post Enters 13 From Six Communities In Golden Gloves
A team of thirteen Blairstown boxers, trained by Les Ealy and sponsored by the Blairstown American Legion post, enters Golden Gloves preliminaries in Memorial Coliseum February 6–8. The squad represents six communities and features fighters from Blairstown, Marengo, Belle Plaine, Toledo, Hartwick, Keystone, and Des Moines area clubs. Tickets for preliminaries are selling. finals tickets go on sale February 9.
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Russell Phelps
Belle Plaine
Dick Squires
Neal Madeson
Toledo
Dale Killian
Hartwick
Bob Feller Admits Paying Ten Dollar Speeding Fine
Delray Beach Florida UP reports pitcher Bob Feller admitted paying a ten dollar fine for speeding in Georgia last week.
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Delray Beach
Fla
Cleveland Indians
Georgia
World heavyweight champ Louie Poou Steps Down
The Associated Press reports Joe Louie Poo u is stepping back from boxing duties while headlines list opponents including Jobit Henry Lewis from Phoenix and George Van Der Heyden of South Bend. Other notes cite Eddie Gederre from Pawtucket and Mike Belleise of New York drawing with Al Citrine of San Francisco in recent matchups.
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Joe Louie Poou
Oerrott
Jobit Henry Lewis
Phoenix
Aristatl
Chigago
Bob Tinsleys
Chicaras
George van der Heyden
South Bend
Ind
Ginginnat
O—Youne Wills
Cine eImail
Eddie Gederre
McCoys Defeat Hatfields On Court in West Virginia
In Matewan West Virginia AP reports the McCoys beat the Hatfields 17 to 5 in a peaceful basketball clash. About 300 spectators, including miners and students, filled the gym as families from both sides watched the charity game. The referee said officiating was unusually easy as players ranged in age and occupation.
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Hatfields
Sonny
Cabell
Walter
Sid
Carl
Glen
Frank
Early
William
Sam
Ray
Mack
Bob
Jim
Pete
Lighters Top Quaker Oats 37 31 In League Clash
Oscar Theisen scored seventeen points to lead the Iowa Electric Light and Power team the Lighters in a Wednesday night Allied Industrial league win over Quaker Oats 37 to 31 John KitchQuaker Oats guard was runner up with five field goals and two free throws Witwer's defeated Penick and Ford 26 to 20.
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
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Quaker Oats
John Kitch
Theisen
Witwer
Penick
Ford
Grinnell Freshmen Schedule Three Games
Grinnell college announces a three game freshman basketball schedule with Iowa rivals. The first game will be against State Teachers freshmen in Grinnell on February 4, followed by a February 24 visit from Coe freshmen. The final game, March 3 in Des Moines, pits Grinnell against Drake prep as a lead in to the varsity season finale versus the Bulldogs.
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Vines Captures Third Straight From Budge
CHAPEL HILL N C INS Ellsworth Vines edged Don Budge to win his third straight match of the week in a pro tennis series. Vines dropped the first set 4 6 then won 7 5 and 7 5 after trailing 3 5 in the final set to claim the victory.
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Conesville Prep Five Top Muscatine B Team 30 to 24
Conesville high school defeated the Muscatine B squad 30 to 24 on Tuesday. Buser led Conesville with 11 points as Conesville's second unit fell 22 to 19 to Muscatine's seconds.
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Conesville
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Buser
Bowling Women’s Major League and Independent League Highlights
Readout covers top scorers in multiple bowling leagues including Y W c A and Women’s Independent League. Names like Scannell Nelson Ri McArtor Halva Vital Schaeffer Russett Schneider Olson and others appear with scores and handicaps. teams include Bisheys-Goodyear Service Lincoln Alleys and Cardinals with various player tallies and tournament notes.
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Wiley
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Beadle
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Schmeling Leaves Berlin to Return to the United States
German heavyweight Max Schmeling sails for New York aboard the Normandie with trainer Max Machon amid rumors of his health and his actress wife Anny Ondra. Schmeling seeks to silence sensational reports and may explain his travel as part of a planned comeback campaign.
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Novak's Cadets Beat George Washington 50 to 41
Army, led by Walter Brinker, built a 34-13 halftime lead against George Washington. The Colonials rallied in the second half with Bob Faris scoring seven from outside, closing to eight before final baskets by Brinker Kobes and McDavid sealed the win for Novak's Cadets. Butlerworth and Faris scored late for GW.
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Ates
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Gillem
G. Comer
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Vaughan
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Uveltrig
Norton
Auervach
Ed Shaw
Umpiro
L. C. Loubough
Edgewood Orioles Sweep Greeley in Doubleheader Upset
Edgewood Orioles won both games from Greeley on Tuesday to snap Greeley s eleven game win streak dating back to spring 1938 tournaments. In the first game Edgewood edged Greeley 16 to 14 with Richard Minkler scoring seven and Bachtel adding five for Greeley. The junior high game ended 11 to 9 in favor of Edgewood.
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Orioles
Calmar Splits Double Bill With Clermont
Calmar girls beat Clermont 26 24 with Hosting as leading scorer. Calmar boys fell 32 18 to Clermont as Marron led the scoring.
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Mar
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Clermont
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Guernsey Teams Sweep Millersburg In Tuesday Night Wins
Guernsey defeated Millersburg girls 28 to 5 and boys 27 to 15 on Tuesday night. The girls and boys teams secured conference home wins.
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Millersburg
Guernsey
Blairstown Teams Sweep Norway in Local Double-Header
Blairstown boys defeated Norway 43 to 17 on their home floor as Oberthein scored 22. M Brecht and R Brecht led Norway. Blairstown girls won 45 to 19 with Thelma Hayward scoring 19 and Betty Schoen 14. Huey of Norway led the visitors with a strong effort.
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Oberthein
M. Brecht
R. Brecht
Thelma Hayward
Betty Schoen
Huey
Maynard Stanley Boys Fall to Stanley in Tight Tilt
Stanley boys beat Maynard 29 to 27 led by Morgan with 12 and Buenneke with 8. Stanley girls won 31 to 26 as Hill scored 16 and Miehe 12, while Oakes of Maynard was credited with the effort.
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Buenneke
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Lowden Boys and Girls Top Lisbon in Twin Wins
Lowden High swept Lisbon Tuesday with the girls rallying 23 to 19 and the boys earning a 26 to 20 victory. Hoffmeier led Lowden with 8 points while Vandeberg scored 9 for Lisbon. Abele paced Lowden with 10, L. Bova had 9 for Lisbon. Melvin Wiebel suffered a fractured collarbone and will miss the season.
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Vandeberg
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L. Bova
Melvin Wiebel
Monona Tops Luana 34 20 In Local Showdown
Monona earned its sixth win of the season by defeating Luana 34 to 20 on their home floor. Stevenson led Monona with 15 points and Stuber added 13. Luana junior high had previously won the preliminary contest 21 to 12 over Monona.
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Stevenson
Stuber
Columbus Junction Beats Grandview 26 16 In Basketball
Columbus Junction high school defeated Grandview 26 to 16 at Grandview Tuesday evening. Duncan scored ten points and Myers nine for Columbus while Phillips Grandview center added eight.
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Quasqueton Boys Top Winthrop 21 10 In Big Comeback
Special to The Gazette. Quasqueton boys clinched their twelfth win in thirteen starts by beating Winthrop 21 to 10 after trailing 6 to 3 at halftime. Walton of Quasqueton led scoring. Quasqueton girls beat Winthrop 24 to 20 led by Campbell with eleven points and Buchanan with nine.
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Buchanan
Elwood Wins Ninth Straight as Elwood Routs Grand Mound
Elwood High extended its winning streak to nine with a 42 to 7 victory over Grand Mound. Myatt and Arnold Bloore combined for 36 points. Elwood reserves edged Grand Mound reserves 20 to 10. In the nightcap Elwood Independent beat Mechanicsville 41 to 22.
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Arnold Bloore
Mechanicsville
Palo and Troy Mills split boys and girls basketball double header
Palo girls defeated Troy Mills 36 to 21 while Troy Mills boys won 23 to 12. J Reynolds led Palo with 7 points and McCright led Troy Mills with 9.
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Gazette
PALO
Troy Mills
J. Reynolds
McCright
Oelwein Huskies Triumph Over West Union 37 15
The Oelwein Huskies defeated West Union 37 to 15 here Tuesday, led 23 to 8 at halftime. Lyle Van Camp scored 14 and Luther added 10 to earn top honors for Oelwein. Kohler led West Union with seven points. In the preliminary, West Union junior high beat Oelwein 21 to 7.
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Oelwein High
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West Union Junior High
Gehrig’s Signing A Break For Magnates
The calm acceptance of a salary cut by Lou Gehrig signals a thaw among holdouts. Dodgers star Van Lingle Mungo and Browns’ Buck Newsom remain only potential outliers as clubs rush to finalize contracts. Giants pledge Carl Hubbell full pay, Cubs ink Hartnett and Dean, Pirates lift for Rizzo and Vaughan.
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Lou Gehrig
van Lingle Mungo
Brooklyn Dodgers
Buck Newsom
St. Louis Browns
Gehrig
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Chicago Cubs
Leo
Gabby) Hartnett
Bill Lee
Dizzy Dean
P. K. Wrigley
Dean
New York Giants
Carl Hubbell
Pittsburgh Pirates
Johnny Rizzo
Arky Vaughan
Collins Won't Sign Cubs Contract Cause Dispute
Chicago owner P. K. Wrigley said Rip Collins had rejected the 1939 Cubs contract and that the club would not rush new deals. Collins, from Rochester, N Y, suggested an adjustment might follow contract talks. The Cubs reported nine players signed including Ray Harrell and Eddie Carnett.
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Rip Collins
Chicago Cubs
P. K. Wrigley
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N. Y
Ray Harrell
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Eddie Carnett
Los Angeles
Cubs
Center Point Grabs Season Finale Victory Over Delk
Center Point high school defeated Delk 47 to 15 to close the season. The team will host St. Wenceslaus on Thursday in a fast traveling matchup.
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Center Point High School
Delk
St. Wenceslaus
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