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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1938
Page
8
The piece argues Max Schmeling is injured after the Louis fight and urges fans to refrain from boos or suspicions of fake alibis. It recalls past boxers who faced harsh scrutiny after defeats, emphasizing courage and the dangers of the sport over sensationalism.
Harvard sweeping Yale 2 0 in a series at New London as Merrard and Hayward led early with a 4 2 pace start. The Crimson held the lead from the mile onward, earning a third victory of the day for Margaré and team.
Promoter Mike Jacobs pushes a September heavyweight title bout between Joe Louis and Max Baer in New York after Schmeling shows improvement from a back injury. Ancil Hoffman expects Baer’s contract, while a London bid offers $200,000 or 4 percent of the gate for a Wembley clash with Louis. Jacobs plans to also pit Baer against Schmeling or Louis if he gains Baer’s services. Schmeling visits the Polychinic hospital after a day with visitors.
The Kanawha Valley Baseball Teague revised first half schedule last night at the Kanawha hotel and planned a second half start in late July. The Geturday program begins today at Armor park at 5 38 with games featuring Richard at Burnweil Pure Oil and The Gazette in a double bill at Armor and Lowman’s with Elk Refining in another double header at Clendenin.
Mel Ott homered for the Giants and Dick Coffman closed the game in relief to beat the Cubs 5 3 in New York while the Reds kept pace by defeating the Phillies 6 4 in Philadelphia. Lombardi delivered a bases loaded hit in the first inning and Goodyear, Davis and Cascarrelli were among the Reds hitters.
The Latter Day Saints softball team defeated Calvary Barara 4 to 1 in a Church-Y league game played yesterday. The win improved the Saints standing in the local church league standings.
Deacon Parsons of Huntington, winner of the Middle Atlantic junior title, defeated Charleston’s Jimmy Allen to reach the State Closed semifinals. He will face B F Arkle after Arkle beat Aubrey Smith 6-1 6-2. Charley Gore upset Sam Cohn in three sets to reach the upper bracket semis. Huntington’s Eddie Smith won a tight match against Lawrence Smith.
Dizzy Dean and Pepper Martin share in a $50,000 oil well profit from a gesture years ago at a Wichita exhibition. Murphy signed the telegram announcing the well came in and a boy received an autographed bat and ball. The oil venture, four years after the kindness, now pays out in Sumter county Kansas.
Henry Picard, known as the Hershey hurricane, increased his advantage at the Goodall Invitational in Cincinnati as he posted 69 68 for 14 under par through 54 holes. Lawson Little and Horton Smith traded rounds to sit one behind, with Tony Penna posting a 66 after a morning 71, nearly tying the course record.
At Wimbledon on June 24 the United States displayed strong form with ten wins from eleven matches. Helen Wills Moody advanced to face Mrs. Hunne-Miller of South Africa, while Don Budge prepared for Ronald Shayes. Dorothy Bundy and Mrs. Fabyan prevailed in singles, and Bundy meets Fabyan in the fourth round.
Purity Maid baseball team faces St Albans today on the latter's field. A doubleheader is scheduled for tomorrow with Guthrie and Sissonville. Murray Murdoch, new Yale hockey coach, plans to start work two months early, working without pay.
Cleveland edges Boston 7 6 to open a three game set as Hal Trosky drives in three with a seventh inning double while Johnny Humphries holds the Red Sox to timely hits. Ken Kelner homers for the Tribe, Bagby struggles but Cleveland collects 14 hits and pulls four and a half games ahead in the pennant race.
In a crowded program at Suffalo Dawns the opening maiden two year olds ran a fast mile with Time 1 01 4 5. Notable entries included Maria Dulce and Arrow Bang with Brienan and Bierman among the riders. Other races at Lincoln Fields and local venues featured 2 year olds maiden claims, 3 year olds claiming, and 4 year olds plus with times around 1 27 2 3 for certain sections. The meet included multiple races, purses of 800 to 31060, and entries from trainers such as Maloney, Bierman, and Duffy with numerous also ran horses listed.
Sport Mart softball team captured the first half Commercial division title by beating Rhodes 12 to 5 yesterday. Sam McEwen and Paul Gregor starred. Garden of Eden fell 8 to 7 to Kanawha City Cubs at Libbey Owens. Garden of Fen beat Santa meversee 13 to 31 Friday at Rock Lake pool.
The Littenage Bulldogs defeated the Iowa Cubs 9 to 7 yesterday at Kelly Field in a tightly contested baseball showdown.
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