Louis Welcott aquatic bout delayed by rain at Yankee Stadium
In New York Oscar Fralivy reports a soggy scene as boxing promoter plans a rescheduled fight between Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott. Fans braved the rain, officials considered postponement, and security surrounded Yankee Stadium while decisions on new timing and ticket procedure were developed.
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Boxers dull in postflight weigh-in dressing room
Report notes both fighters remained upright and tense in the endurance dressing room. Walcott complained of a squeeze in his tights as both men appeared ready to clash, though no public confrontation occurred.
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Sports Tonight and Horse Tours Highlights
The junior horseshoe tourney ran 3 to 5 p.m. at City Park while adults competed 6:30 to 8 p.m. Softball matchups featured Brito’s versus Foothill at City Park and Red and Gun versus 20-30 Club at the High School field. In MLB scores, New York beat Cleveland 4-0, Boston 1-8, Chicago 3-5, Philadelphia 6, St. Louis 5, and Washington at Detroit. National League saw St. Louis 17, Boston 2. Chicago 2-11, New York 8-2. Cincinnati at Philadelphia postponed due to rain. Oakland 4, San Francisco 1. Portland 6, Sacramento 3 in 16 innings. San Diego 1, Hollywood 3 in 10 innings. Los Angeles 8, Seattle 5. Hollywood Park reported the first thoroughbred fatality as six-year-old Win Bag collapsed after finishing race one.
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Junior Library to Institute Summer Reading Club Here
The Corona Public Library junior department launches a 10 week Summer Reading Club for ages 9 to 14. Participants must submit one book report per week and those who finish receive certificates. About 40 juniors have already joined, per Miss Marcella Glasgow.
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James B Smith to join Ontario city service department
James B Smith of 302 West Olive Avenue accepts a position with the City of Ontario in its city service department. He has spent 11 years as a welder at Exchange Lemon Products and has lived in Corona for 12 years. The Smiths plan to move to Ontario soon.
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