Advance Sale Boosts Joe Louis Schmeling Title Bout Hopes
Promoter Mike Jacobs announced advance ticket sales for the Joe Louis vs Max Schmeling heavyweight title fight at Yankee Stadium had reached 700000 dollars, with a strong chance of surpassing a million. Ringside seats in peak rows fetch over 75 dollars, and even closer seats top 100. Odds on Louis slipping from even money while Schmeling sits at 3 to 1 reflect rising public confidence. both fighters plan final workouts and weigh‑in prep ahead of the Wednesday bout.
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Regatta Carded This Afternoon By Local Club
The Kanawha Heat club will stage two regattas this afternoon at 2 o'clock on the Kanawha river. Thirty eight boats will enter a creaser race over two miles and a cameo tilting contest will follow at 2:30. An inboard race over two and a half miles is set for 2:30, then an outboard free-for-all at 2:45, a tea tered outboard race at 3, and a surf board race at 3:15. The program marks the first regatta of several planned by two local boat clubs as river activity grows.
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Races Set for 4-H Track at Capitol City Fairgrounds
The Capitol City Motorcycle Club hosts its second state race at the 4-H Fairgrounds this afternoon at 2 o clock. Advance entries promise thrills beyond last year while the revamped track aims for fast times and possible class C records. National champion Bob Beatty of Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania joins a strong field as Charleston clubs prepare a gala show with bright uniforms.
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Mystery Man to Meet Walberg in Monday Wrestling Card
Walberg, a 1987 pound Duluth light heavyweight, faces the masked Yellow Dragon again Monday at the Armory in the American Legion card. The Dragon, famed for hiding his identity, previously defeated Buck Weaver in a thrilling bout and threatens to reveal new tactics to shake Walberg’s run. Also on the bill Williams, Hager, and Williams clash in the semi final, with Cazell versus Curtis opening the card at 8:30.
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O Neal Defeats Chenoweth In County Golf Quarterfinals
A R ONeal defeats Chenoweth junior 2 and 1 in a county golf championship flight quarterfinal at Kangwha Country Club. ONeal to meet Lane or Banneret in upper bracket semifinals. Hawkins and Blizzard to clash in lower bracket semis. Meadows beats Wilson 2 and 1 to reach semifinals. Careler beats Pierson 2 and 1 to reach finals. Miller defeats Childers 1 up on 21st hole in second flight.
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Guyan to Host First Annual Women’s Golf Tourney
Huntington June 18 The first annual invitational women’s golf tournament for the Tri State district will be held at Guyan Country Club June 21. Invitations go to top players from Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky including 1935 state champion Mrs Ann Hoblitzell and Fritz Stifel. Defending Guyan champion Mrs C V Ridgeley leads a field with former champions Nell Williams Gay Barkway and Kenneth C Boggs likely starters. Continued entries may include M G Geiger Kanawha County M M Moorhead and D Everett of Charleston.
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The Chief Wins Dwyer at Aqueduct Narrowly
Stagehand first eastern start since Santa Anita wins, but The Chief and Mythical King place. Georgie Woolf rides the winner carrying 119 pounds as Stagehand trots 1 48.2 for a mile and a furlong, 0.2 off the track record. Mythical King beats The Chief, both carrying 119 pounds. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt’s Bridegroom wins Carter Handicap with Airflame just ahead of Snark who later injures a tendon.
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Martin Leads Junior League in Early Run of Wins
The E. D. Martin club leads the Gazette-United base ball league after three weeks, with two wins in as many starts. Purity Maid and Junior Senators each have one win and no defeats. Rain pushed back several games as President Frohman Johnson schedules meetings to map the rest of the season. Upcoming Tuesday sees the Junior Reds vs Belle Legion and E. D. Martin vs Purity Maid at Kelly field. Wednesday has United Juniors vs Junior Senators at Owens-Island, and Thursday features Junior Reds vs United Juniors at Franklin field with A. B. C. opposing the Senators at Kellyfield. Standings show E. D. Martin 2-0, United Juniors 1-0-1, Belle Legion 2-0-0, Junior Reds 1-1-0. June 38 notes Harewood Tigers beat Point Lick 10-0. Baker pitched and fanned 10.
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Vander Meer's Pay $3,000 Per Season
Cincinnati pitcher Johnny Vander Meer, first to throw two consecutive no-hitters, faces a new season amid reporters at Ebbets Field. The INS profile describes his sandy hair, restrained temperament, and distinctive pitching style as he contends with sudden fame and scrutiny.
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Giants Beat Cards To Gain on Bruins
New York Giants defeat St Louis Cardinals 9 to 5 behind Dick Bartell’s two home runs his third and fourth of the year and solid relief from Bill Lehrman. Giants move four games ahead of Chicago Cubs who lost to the Dodgers. Starting pitcher Harry Gumbert struggled before leaving for Lohrman who held the Cards to four hits in 7 2/3 innings. Bartell drove in two, and Hastein hit a two run homer for New York.
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Dodgers Sign Ruth as Coach
Babe Ruth returned to major league baseball at 44 to serve as a coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He signed for the 1938 season at 16000 dollars and will debut tomorrow against the Chicago Cubs in a double header. Dodgers officials stated Grimes remains manager. Ruth is a coach, not a manager.
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Bierce Captures YMCA Badminton Title in Charleston
H E Bierce repeats as Charleston's badminton champion after winning a YMCA tournament. He defeated William Bell in the finals after advancing past J Frank Nelson, while Bell ousted William Woodrow. The Blossom Dairy team meets Elkview today at 2 30 on Elkview field. teams seeking games should contact manager Glen Douglas.
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Girls Softball Teams Open Schedule in Charleston League
Five teams enter the Charleston Girls Recreation softball league which opens this week with Jim's Cafe against Independents at Lincoln and Capitol meeting United at Owens on June 23. Barbara Haddad leads the league with Lota White Craft as secretary treasurer as council approves the first half schedule.
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Fritzi Is Made Favorite Again In State Event
West Virginia’s famed woman golfer Fritzi Stifel is favored to win her tenth WV state title as the tournament opens July 4 at White Sulphur Springs. Key challengers include Ann Hoblitzell of Parkersburg and H. D. Everett of Charleston among many entrants listed by secretary-treasurer Margaret Durkin. 70 players expected for the 18-hole qualifying round.
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