Louis-Haer Fight Set as 600 Expected at Card in Rust Belt
Detroit contender Joe Louis and Max Baer were slated for a high profile heavyweight clash in September with promoters predicting more than 600 fans. The article notes Louis under pressure from hype, Baer seen as the tough test, and local interest in a strong supporting program by City League officials and All-Star teams. It also covers Gehrig’s consecutive games record, wagering losses from Britain, and oddities around venue seating and publicity.
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Granasty Fazio Top Attracts Big Boxing Card Tonight
The State Armory hosts a seven Corry amateur and five Invading glove throwers for a six bout card under First Avenue. action. Headliner Steve Granasty of Corry battles Joe Pazio of Warren in a 122 lb feature. Other bouts include 147 lb clashes featuring George Franz, Joe Wolchiel and Norm Bennett with Newsboy Brigham, plus Corry youths in 147. and Popeye Coons versus Belcher Bemis. Que Punch Ferdell meets Snozzle Markel Clymer in the 135 lb opener. Officials at ringside. Leo Finneran is slated as third man.
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Yesterday and Today Sports Scores Snapshot
Morning box score page lists yesterday results for American, National, and International leagues. Cleveland beat St Louis. Philadelphia and New York posted wins. Montreal and Toronto results noted. Today schedules include Cleveland at St Louis and Chicago at Detroit among others.
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Hershey Open Golf Tourney Draws Top Stars
The third annual Hershey Open will be held August 22 to 24 at Hershey country club in Hershey Pennsylvania. More than two dozen leading golfers from fourteen states including Arkansas Delaware Illinois Kentucky Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania and Wisconsin intend to compete for 4000 in prizes. New entrants include Dudley winner of the 1933 Hershey Invitation and 1934 runner up Joe Ebzar renowned for his putting and Victor Ghezzi winner of the Los Angeles Open this year who teamed with Denny Shute to place runner up in the Inverness four ball.
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Denny Shute
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Didrikson and Sarazen Split With Erie Golfers
In a Lake Shore Club match, Babe Didrikson and Gene Sarazen teamed against Will Vogt and Bill Richardson and finished all square. Richardson, the No 1 amateur, shot a 74 for the best medal score of the day, while Sarazen posted 77 and Didrikson 79 as best-ball cards reached 73.
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North East Beats United Brethren at Tefft’s Diners Ground
North East defeated United Brethren 10 to 3 yesterday afternoon on Tefft’s Diners ground. Corry battery Bergman and Storer led North East while North Wast battery Hollister and Herman supported the win.
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Oilers at Erie feature boxing card Friday night
Oil City fighters will appear Friday evening in the feature bouts against the amateur boxers at General Electric ball park. The opening scrap is set to begin at 8:80 o'clock.
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Giants face another series with Cards
Leading New York Giants see their margin shrink as St. Louis Cardinals visit next Wednesday for a key NL showdown. If they win, the Giants still must host the Chicago Cubs the following week in another decisive set. American Association scores include Columbus 7 Milwaukee 4 and St Paul 6 3.
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Aeros Stretch Lead With Win Over Raymonds
The Aeros defeated the Raymonds 12 to 4 in a seven and a half inning game cut short by rain. Verne Group earned the win as Sonny Staples took the loss. Hall Dimick led the offense with four hits and Al Baresi added three as the Aeros piled up sixteen hits while Raymonds had ten.
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Union City Beats County Stars 4 to 0 in Exhibition
Union City, the Erie County Independent Baseball League first half champion, defeated an All-Star team from the circuit 4 to 0 before a large crowd. Popoviteh pitched strongly for Union City, yielding five hits and striking out a dozen batters.
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Boxing Card Promises Top Night At Hickey Park
Milvale awaits a strong outdoor boxing card headlined by a 10 round light heavyweight duel between Billy Ketchell of Philadelphia and Al Gainer of Hartford. The Pittsburgh crowd expects one of the season’s best fights as the main event Monday.
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Empire A C All Stars Meet Corry City Nine Saturday
The Empire A C All Stars travel to face Corry City League leaders in Glenwood Park loop action. Corry aims to extend its first-place hold as the invaders seek a key victory to narrow the standings gap. Probable lineups include Landers Packer Kinney Menus Mountain Thomas DeLury Williams Haenel Gresham Anderson West Baressi Timick Dance Staples.
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New York and Chicago bid for Baer Louis bout
Promoter Mike Jacobs announced a live bidding contest between New York and Chicago to stage the Louis Baer heavyweight title bout. The fight, to be held Sept 26 or 27, would feature Joe Louis and Max Baer after Louis defeated Kingfish Levinsky. Jacobs said he secured the competitors as an outsider, not as a matchmaker for New York's 20th Century Sporting Club.
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Shields Wood Reach Semi in Western Grass Courts
Frank Shields, visiting from Hollywood, and Sidney B Wood, recent Davis Cup alternate, advanced to the semifinals of the men's singles at the Western Grass Courts championships in New York. Both favorites for the women's finals were upset in yesterday’s play.
U S Names Six Women Tennis Defenders For Wightman Match
United States Lawn Tennis Association named six top women players to defend the Wightman cup against England next Friday and Saturday at Forest Hills. Helen Jacobs, Sarah Palfrey Fabyan, Garolin Babcock, Dorothy Andrus, Ethel Burkhardt Arnold, and Marjorie Van Ryn will compete. Helen Villa Moody declined a berth.
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Jamestown Welterweight Wins Five Round Decision
Kenny Johnson of Jamestown captured a five round decision over Johnny Junda of Brie in the feature bout at Bradner Stadium, Olean, on Wednesday night. Johnson seized control early and maintained his lead throughout the bout. Yesterday's hero General Alvin Crowder, a veteran Detroit pitcher, earned his 13th win of the season.
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Beavers Set to Open Fall Football Practice Aug 28
Rus Byler Corry High School's new athletic director will start fall football practice Aug 28, two sessions daily, ahead of the Sept 8 start. He plans arrival within two weeks to finalize the program with officials and set the opening date. The Beavers expect a comparatively easy season but must improve to meet past records.
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