Ross Beats Petrolle To Earn Canzoneri Title Shot
Barney Ross a 22 year old Chicago contender outpointed Billy Petrolle in Chicago Stadium to secure a world lightweight championship challenge. The unanimous decision praised Ross as he impressed Canzoneri ringside and set the stage for a title bout. Referee and judges tallied 52 48 and 56 44 55 45 in Ross favor as 15 000 fans roared.
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Barney Ross
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Tony Canzoneri
Billy Petrolle
Fargo
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Petrolle
Phil Collins
William Battye
Edward Kelin
Rentner To Coach Wildcat Freshmen
Ernest Pug Rentner, Northwestern backfield star for three years, signed as freshman backfield coach of the Wildcats. He serves as assistant coach during spring practice and will graduate in June.
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Ernest “Pug” Rentner
Northwestern University
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Northwestern
Heydler Predicts Tight National League Title Race
Los Angeles report quotes John C. Heydler president of the National League saying the league is more balanced than ever, eight clubs in pennant contention, with a close midseason race and higher attendance. He expects fan interest to rebound toward sports for sports sake.
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John C. Heydler
Pacific Coast
Good Golf by Chester Horton Golf's Greatest Teacher
Chester Horton argues that a smooth golf swing is not innate but learned through study observation and practice. He stresses acquiring the swing as a whole rather than piece by piece and advises practicing a continuous flowing motion to start improvement.
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Chester Horton
Ruth's Earnings Pass Million Mark in 1933 Contract
Babe Ruth signed for 52000 to play for the Yankees in 1933 and crossed the 1 million dollar earnings threshold from salaries royalties and other sources. The article compares him to Ty Cobb as the second millionaire in baseball noting Ruth's prudent investments and financial independence.
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Wrestling results by the Associated Press
Abe Coleman and Hans Kampfer fought to a draw in 43 minutes 14 seconds. Ed Strangter Lewis and Al Geicewicz also drew after 35 minutes. Joe Makewice defeated Gus Sennenberg in 48 minutes 53 seconds. Frank Goers beat Sid Westrich in under a minute. Frale Dusek defeated Frank Judson in 36 minutes 15 seconds.
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New York
Abe Coleman
Igs Angeles
Hans Kampfer
Germany
Drew
Ed ‘‘Strangter’ Lewis
Los Angeles
al Geicewicz
Canada
Philadelphia
Joe Makewice
Utica
N. Y
Gus Sennenberg
Boston
Wilmington
Del
Frank Goeers
Georgia
Sid Westrich
Haarrisburg
Frale Dusek
Omaha
Frank Judson
Michigan
Dempsey and Garden May Co Promote Heavyweight Fight
Promoters Madison Square Garden and Jack Dempsey plan a joint promotion for September featuring Jack Sharkey vs Max Schmeling. Proceeds expected around 500000 with shared profits, while Dempsey may resist joining the Garden system. Sharkey’s and Schmeling’s purses and the balance of power between promoters shape the plan.
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Davis J. Walsh
International News Service
New York
Jack Sharkey
Max Schmeling
Madison Square Garden
Jack Dempsey
Garden
Dempsey
Stripp Signs 1933 Contract With Dodgers
Joe Stripp, third baseman, ended his holdout with the Brooklyn Dodgers by accepting terms and signing a 1933 contract. No details of the agreement were released.
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Des Moines May Join Valley League Amid League Uncertainty
Des Moines owner E Lee Keyser said the club would play baseball this year even if the Western league folds. He awaits Dale Gear in Pueblo on whether the Western league will operate and noted Des Moines could join the Mississippi Valley league or the Nebraska State league. Keyser also owns the Cedar Rapids Marine City American Association club.
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Des Moines
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Manine City
Exhibition baseball results and Thursday schedule
Results from Wednesday show St Louis N 3 New York A 2 and Philadelphia A 7 Cincinnati N NY N 4. Pittsburgh N 6 Buffalo I 2 in 13 innings. Washington A 9 Atlanta BA 4 Philadelphia N 8 Newark I 2 Cleveland A 3 New Orleans SA 2. Thursday slate lists multiple matchups across Florida and California venues with teams from St Louis Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago and others.
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