Boxing Boost for Louis Conn Title Bout at Yankee Stadium
Reported schedule for the Joe Louis Billy Conn championship fight set for June 19 at Yankee Stadium, with gate projections soaring toward record totals. Excerpt notes potential lifetime earnings for Louis and Conn, and mentions betting on future bouts and related boxing business, plus local figures like Ty Crandall moving to Onoville and continuing in sports.
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Mike Jacobs
Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Yankee Hunt
Hawl
Koo Tor
Dempsey
Tumney Wight
Chicago
Hof. Louis
Mauler
Conk
Pauls Score 24 20 Triumph At Clymer
Pat s Men s Wear champions of the City League defeated the Legionnaires 24 20 in Clymer last night. Clymer led most of the game until mid final period when the Clathers rallied to seize the decision. George Fox BUI Averill and Wed Lytle paced the winners despite no box score.
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Paul
Clymer
Pat
Legionnaires
Clathers
George Fox
Bui Averill
Wed Lytle
Siack
Winders
Fox Shows Lacking Experience Yet KO Wins Harris
In Pittsburgh on April 2 Associated Press reports Billy Fox defeated Ossie Harris in a 14 round bout despite admitting he still lacks experience. Fox won by knockout in the final rounds as Harris pressed hard, drawing blood and delivering a spirited challenge before Fox landed a decisive finish. A 5,107 crowd paid about 15,847 dollars for a highly charged boxing night marked by Harris’s courageous effort and Fox’s growing power.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Jack Billy Fox
Ossie Bindoss Barris
Ossie
Philadelphia
Billy
Harris
Pax
Chunky
Fittsburgher
Fox
PIAA Abdicates as Tribunal of Appeal
Harrisburg April 2 The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association board of control abdicates final appeal in intra district eligibility giving district committees full authority to bar PIAA sanctioned participation. Executive Secretary Ed mund Wicht says appeals now go nowhere, with district panels final. The board also accepts Brookville High School as a PIAA member in Jefferson County.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
Board of Control
PIAA
Edmund C. Wieht
Wicht
Brookville Qualiy High
School
Brookville
Jetterson County
Soph Blues and Juniors Win In Intramural Action
In Monday intramural basketball, the Soph Blues defeated the Shop Blues 95 to 31, led by Dick Geertson's one point and Sonny Morgan's nine. The Juniors edged the Shop Browns 20 to 19 with Tom Maloney and Louis Sherwood scoring seven and Dick Walters nine for the Browns.
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Sime
Pirates Rated Fourth In Preseason Survey
AP News previews the Pittsburgh Pirates led by rookie Ralph Kiner after a standout spring with nine early home runs and a five-for-five game against the White Sox. Frank Frisch and Honus Wagner praise Kiner while noting competition for center field and future NL play. The report signals a tentative fourth place finish in a crowded league.
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Kner
Chicago White Sox
Ted Williams
Elliet
Greefil
Dubany Bartery
al Giulvidde
Pirates
Bint
Af Athamhyn
Calif
Albany
Toronto
Navy
Isl
Kiner
Toronta
Pitts
City Market Extends Lead With Trio Sweep In City League
City Market maintained a two game edge in the City Bowling League by sweeping Carrolls while Ralph's Place blanked Sordoni Construction. Wilcox Grocers beat Corry Sales two games. Ben Staples led Carroll's with 169, 100, 188 in a 794 769 862 effort. Ed Barr added 174 178 200. Ralph's Place responded with 102 859 836 as Jay Graker posted 195 186 210 for the winners.
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BIS
BOL
Carroll
Benny Staples
Feason Teaders
Ed Barr
Ralph
Jay * Graker
Jin Chiltock
Wilcox Grocers
Corry
Caliits
Ray Butr
Subs Ab
Fred Christensen
Record of 95 Entered in Masters Event
Augusta Ga April 2 The entry list for the $19 000 tenth Masters golf tournament grew to 95 players. The field includes Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan who tied for 280 in the 1942 event, seen as top contenders. The tournament is set at the 600 yard Bobby Jones designed course, with many players expected to tee off in the Wy-hole event.
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Associacentres
Augusta
Gay
Natian
Antal Myster
Ubelis
Ward
Bobby Jones
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Ben Hogan
Hershey
Browns to meet Dodgers in Akron exhibition game
Cleveland Browns general manager announces an All-American Conference exhibition with the Brooklyn Dodgers to be played at the Rubber Bowl in Akron. Predicted attendance is about 37,000.
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Cleveland
Paul
Cnach
Seneral
Cleveland Browns
Browns
Brooklyn Dodgers
Akron
Ballyhoo Underway for Louis Conn Bout at Yankee Stadium
The Associated Press reports the boxing world buzzing as the Louis Conn heavyweight title bout is set for June 18 at Yankee Stadium. Promoter Mike Jacobs posts a top price of 100 for ringside seats, with only 100,000 capacity and multifold increases over previous purses, amid fevered advance hype.
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Oy Associated Press
New York
Pally How
Rean
Kelen
de Louis
Billy Conn
Yankee Stadium
Billy
Pittsburgh
Greenwood Lakes
Mike Jucons
Louis Cont
Ke Polo Grounds
Tex Rick
Ater
Jack Demisey
Arn
Bisons Barons Clash in Final Playoff Opener
In Cleveland on April 3 1946 Buffalo Bisons enter as favorites to win the American Hockey League title as they face the defending champion Cleveland Barons tonight in the opener of a seven game series. Injuries threaten Barons star center Les Cunningham and versatile defenseman Brayshaw, likely sidelining Cunningham for the series. The Bisons, who led the western division most of the season, earned a 2-1 season edge in the closing contest of the settli nent playoffs after surviving a tough town route.
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Cleveland
Buffalo
Bisons
Cleveland Barons
Barons
Couch Bun Cook
Les Cunningham
Wogamves
Bus Brigshaw
Cunningham
Brayshaw
Pittsburon Hornets
Lia
Clevelanders
Mexican League Out For Major League Players
A fragmented report notes Mexican League interest in major league caliber players. References a few named players and teams in vague terms, with unclear dates or outcomes.
Few changes in ABC tourney standings
Buffalo and San Antonio teams with high home averages contest tonight in the American Rowing Congress championship. Yesterday's action left standings largely unchanged in the top ten of tourney divisions. Names like Reighard, Dainon Mayer, and Buckles appear among a cluttered results page from Chicago and New York games.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Alton
Borden
San Antonio
Phillips
American Rowing Congress
Yeatertay
Miory
Tiler
Ohio
Af Doh Reighard
Bill Dainon Mayer
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Colin Wagslide
Ty" Crandall
Onoville
Innis
Philadelphia Phillies
Crandall
Pasqual Brothers
Vern Stephens
St. Louis Browns
Mickey Owen
Brownies
Owen
Angelo Frisina
Tocal
Lakewood
N. J
Trenton
New York Giants
Erie
Manchester
Springfield
Frisina
Wollay
Tribunal OF Appeal
Soph Blues
Royal Pleetway
Tn Slyke
M. J. Martin & Son
Curty
Bill Becker
AP News
San Bernardino
Oulu
Rono
Operg-Bilpheimer
Naval Air Force
Ensien
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frankie Frisch
Honus Wagner
Frisch
Wagner
Tim
City Market
Eaders
Trip Carroll
Ralph's
Sordoni—Wilcox Grocers
Ndie
Pean
Alexanders
DEA
Ieee
Ballyhoo
New Jersey
Jacobs
Saneel
Maciu Giir
Apy
Jorge Pasque
Je— Hevas
Ante
TNA
Nickey Giver
New York Glauds
Wilcox Grocery
East Main Street
Vitalox
California
Maine
Warren
Warr
Irdlines
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporatio
UPA
Ial
BY Chick Young
ABC
Bill Brooklyn
Jonay Day
Sizmaulin OY
Mit York Ar
Baltimore
St. Louis
Ghitaga
St. Lows
X. Boston
Ginwinnatl Oy
Boston
Cinelarinti
Intovon Eighith
Ron Buckles
St Lowis
Wenders
Heiman Jewelers
Al's Clothes Shop
Coats
Gabardine
Bernstein Bros
Colac
Romer
Triced
Doe
Dente Tei Ani
Teas Wilcox
East Main St
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