Louis Preps For Conn Title Bout In Pivotal Workout
Al Hoosman says Louis holds back secret weapons as he trains four sparring partners in Paterson. Louis looks stronger, though sparring reveals flashes of best form, and doctors debate blood pressure during a seven round session ahead of Billy Conn fight next Wednesday.
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Brechler Named To Iowa U Post
Paul Brechler, Drake University graduate and longtime head of University High School physical education in Iowa City since 1938, is named business manager of the Iowa University athletic department. He replaces Charles S. Galigher, who resigns after 17 years to enter the insurance business. Brechler previously coached freshman basketball in 1941-42 and assisted varsity in the next season before Navy service.
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Jo Jo White Named Player Boss of Seattle Rainiers
Sacramento outfielder Jo Jo White became player manager of the Seattle Rainiers through a contract swap. Ex manager Bill Skiff was fired by Seattle owner Emil Sick earlier in the week.
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Conn Spars In Six Round Drill Before Billy Conn Fight
Medics praise Billy Conn for stable blood pressure and sharp punching in a six round drill at Greenwood Lake as Jack Dempsey and Jim Braddock watch. Doctors Walker and Nardiello issued the same pre fight notes for Conn as they did for Joe Louis.
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Danville Tops Three-I Scramble After Win
Danville rises to first in the Three-I League by beating fifth-place Decatur 4-1 as Davenport loses 3-2 to Waterloo. Evansville moves to third with a 4-3 win over Terre Haute while Springfield defeats Quincy 7-4 to pull into a tie for last.
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Californians Lead Early Arrivals at Western Junior
Three Santa Monica high school golfers arrive early for the Western Junior amateur meet in Ames. John Finney Mac Hunter and Benton Alyea reached the city on Thursday to prepare for the event opening next Tuesday.
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1946 Will Be Baseball's Biggest Box Office Year
AP report notes 6,298,060 fans attended 16 major league parks by early season, more than double last year’s at the same point. Yankees lead with 1,113,849 in 34 home games, Red Sox 621,600 in 34, Cubs 474,536 in 29, Reds 311,015 in 27, Browns lowest with 149,347 in 21, Southworth 251,189 in 15.
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Illinois Team Favored To Win Central Track Crown
The University of Illinois, Western Conference champion and led by Herb McKenley, is the heavy favorite to capture the Central Collegiate track and field title in Milwaukee. A 30-school field seeks to challenge Illinois as McKenley eyes his standout 440 yard run in world record pace.
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Boxing Roundup Cites Lamotta Edgar Draw in Detroit
The Detroit bout ends in a 160 to 156 percent draw between Jake Lamotta of New York and Jimmy Edgar of Detroit as journalists tally scores. Other results include Lee Savold outpointing Shamus O York in Akron and Miller beating Eddie Finazzo in Kansas, with various regional notes.
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Iowa City Juniors Top Cedar Rapids Legion in Tight 3-2 Win
Iowa City Legion Juniors edged the Cedar Rapids Iowa Manufacturing Legion 3-2 after a second inning two-run burst. Stahle doubled and Bears singled for the first inning run while Reichert and Doran added hits and an error sealed the victory.
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Red Sox Warn Fans to Wait for World Series Tickets
Boston officials thanked 700 fans for optimism but urged patience before Fenway Park World Series ticket applications. Each request receives an enclosure noting that dates will be announced at the appropriate time.
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