Odds on Negro May Go to 2-1
Edward J. Neil reports from York on the heavy weight championship bout between Joe Louis and Primo Carnera. The fight draws heavy public interest with large police presence and betting at odds as high as 2 to 1 for Louis, who is favored to win by knockout in a stadium near Harlem.
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Mac Smith Opens British Open Qualifier With 66 Lead
Mac Smith shot six under par 66 at Muirfield Gullane to lead the British Open qualifier halfway through the 36 hole round. He posted a 34-32, with birdies at 3 5 and 6, an eagle at the 10th, and further birdies on 12 16 and 17. Cedric Sayner and Richard Burton chased with 68 and 70 respectively as winds and traps vexed contenders.
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Francis Francis
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Hershey
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Atlanta
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Louis Carnera Fight Sparks Record Gate Anticipation
Damon Runyon writes from New York on June 24 about the upcoming Lewi s Carnera heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium. Joe Louis draws Detroit Chicago and midwest fans, with possible gate around 250000. Promoter Mike Jacobs rejects telecasts and bootleg movies as officials monitor inter state broadcasts. Louis impresses boxing experts with rapid rise and skill while Carnera trains in Auburn under Bill Duffy. Betting shifts toward Carnera, with odds moving from 6 to 5 to 9 to 10 as fight night nears.
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Carnera
Mace's Grocery Wins Two Games in Charleston League
Mace's Grocery swept a doubleheader at Elo School Field defeating United Fuel 7-3 and 9-5 in the Charleston Softball league. Harless and Butler, Stiles and Thayer contributed as the key pairings for Mace's, while United Fuel battled in both games.
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Marless
Nippon Golfers Win All Matches in WV Meet
Japan's invading golfers swept three doubles matches at White Sulphur Springs. Kanechiki Nakamura and Tommy Miyamoto beat Fred Martin and Al McCoy 6 and 5. Jack Yasada and Torchy Toda defeated Dick Richardson and Jack Cummins 4 and 3. Sam Chin and Bob Asimi defeated Jimmy Watts and Dr. Gary Hoge 3.
Joy and sadness hit majors in midseason pennant race
New York reports show Vernon Gomez mired in an eight win and six loss mark while Charley Gelbert of the St. Louis Cardinals makes a dramatic return. Gelbert, once thought finished after a hunting mishap, is hitting over .300 and regaining top shortstop form. Other notes hint at broader relief and disappointment as the pennant chase narrows.
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Zanesville Wins Fourth Straight In Tough Series
Zanesville captured a 9 to 4 win over Portsmouth to complete a four game series sweep. The Greys built early offense with eight runs in the first two frames and held on to defeat Portsmouth 9 to 4.
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Fischer Defeats Kasaboski for Midwest light-heavy crown
Charley Fischer retained his regional light-heavyweight title by defeating Alex Kasaboski of Poland in two out of three falls at the American Legion weekly show in the armory. Kasaboski won the first fall in 25:24 with a crotch slam, but Fischer rebounded to win the second in 3:04 with a pile driver and clinched the third fall the same way. In semi final, Marion Mynster beat Charlie Haas two to one in falls. Dale Haywork defeated Johnny Carlin in the 30 minute prelim, finishing in 25:28 after Carlin attempted an airplane stand.
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Movie Actor May Buy Club
Hollywood comedian Joe E. Brown acknowledged there is a "tittle basis" for talk of selling the Boston Braves to a syndicate led by West Coast promoters. He said he has not talked with Babe Ruth or planned a deal, and he expects to meet owner Emil Fuchs in Boston to discuss possibilities with limited interest. Ford C. Frick met Brown in New York after his western arrival, while George P. Marshall was again floated as a potential Braves buyer.
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Washington, D. C
Malloys Tie For Tourney Lead In Golf Qualifier
Washington June 24 A pair of freshmen named Malloy Jack of Princeton and Woodrow of Michigan stay level with par 72 in the first half of the national intercollegiate golf championship qualifying. Michigan’s defending team champions lead all rivals at halfway while Jack Malloy and Woodrow Malloy each shot 38s.
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Cubs Rally Past Giants 10-9 in Extra Innings
Chicago forward four run edge, then survive a late Giants surge to win 10-9 in ten frames. Delmaree's single drives in the decisive run, while Klein and Leiber homer for New York's attackers.
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Cincinnati Reds to host four July night games
Cincinnati will play four night games in July as part of the remaining five night games this season. Larry MacPhail, club president, announced the schedule with dates set for games against Chicago and St. Louis. The July 3 match versus the Cardinals is listed, while the date for the fifth night game remains to be announced.
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En Saston
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Cardinals Rally Past Brooklyn in 12-7 Win
St. Louis world champions trailed early but erased a five-run Brooklyn lead. Jimmy Collins sparked a seven-run seventh inning against Tom Zachary and Dutch Leonard after Paul Dean exited. Linus Frey hit a homer off Dean as Brooklyn allowed four hits and a walk.
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Dutch Leonard
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