Joe Louis Blood Pressure Rise Clouds The Bout
New York State Athletic Commission doctors evaluated Joe Louis and found him in splendid condition then noted his blood pressure spiked during a workout. The change casts doubt on his readiness for the 15 round title clash with Billy Conn at Yankee Stadium next Wednesday. Conn indicated this could be his final fight for a while, citing taxes from two title bouts.
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Red Peppers Hot Sport Chatter by Tait
Boston Red Sox scout Joe Becker visits Daniels Park and shares vivid tales of players and bonuses. He recalls Ernie Lombardi and muses on uniform bonus systems while praising Charley Galiher and his years at Iowa U for shaping sports administration and recruiting.
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Funeral Wednesday For Buck Darrow Former Ball Player
Funeral services were planned Wednesday afternoon at Cedar Memorial cemetery for Cecil Buck Darrow of Chicago who died recently. A native of the Manchester neighborhood he will be recalled by old time baseball fans as the catcher half of the famed Darrow brothers battery with his pitcher brother Jerry of Cedar Rapids. They played Sunday semi pro ball over much of northeastern Iowa and were famed for their work. Darrow had lived in Chicago for about 22 years and was a barber. Six brothers survive in Cedar Rapids along with his wife a son and daughter in Chicago.
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Plan Funeral Services In Chicago for Johnson
Raleigh report states that the body of Jack Johnson the heavyweight boxing great was en route to Chicago for funeral services. The note specifies Johnson’s remains departed Raleigh ahead of the services.
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McMillin Named All Stars Coach For Chicago Classic
CHICAGO AP Alvin Bo McMillin who steered Indiana to its first Big Ten title last fall will seek the first double coaching triumph in 13 year history of the College All Stars. He heads the collegians against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field with Bernie Bierman of Minnesota. both have coached twice in the charity game.
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Bo) McMillin
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Clutier tops Tama in 10th inning 6-5 upset
Clutier edge Tama 6-5 in ten innings as Kaloupek started, Eckmeyer relieved, and held Tama to one hit after the sixth. Hach Novotny and Casavska sparked the Clutier offense while McMurry pitched all nine for Tama. Next game vs Cedar Rapids Vets at Daniels Park on June 16.
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Reds Release Pair After Roster Trim
Cincinnati Reds announced Wednesday the release of pitchers Nate Drews and Frank Dasso, reducing the active roster to 28 players with 12 pitchers remaining.
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Roosevelt Hotel Defeats Bakers as Sturm Shines in City Derby
In Cedar Rapids action, Roosevelt Hotel beat the Bakers with Frankie Sturm earning his first lossless outing of the year only to see him lose the undefeated label in the looming tournament season. The win boosted Sturm ahead of Iowa Centennial play while Butternut and Cedar Rapids rivals prep for Des Moines events.
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Youel Joins Redskins and Dons Sign Bus Mertes
The Los Angeles Dons of the All-American Football Conference signed Bernard Bus Mértes, former Iowa and Iowa Preflight fullback, on Tuesday and the Washington Redskins added Jim Youel, pre-war Iowa quarterback, to their backfield.
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Bus) Mértes
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