Louis Battles Sharkey In Heavyweight Showdown
Detroit Negro Clash looms as Joe Louis and Jack Sharkey prepare for a Yankee Stadium bout tonight. A crowd of 40,000 expected with bets up to 200000 dollars. Louis, 22, Sharkey, 32, both aim to prove form after shaky campaigns, with training notes suggesting Louis may target Sharkey’s midsection.
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Sportsmen Welcome Change in Small Game Season
Germany imposes a shorter small game season from November 6 to Thanksgiving 26 due to breeding stock losses from a harsh winter. The move aims to boost future seasons, with officials noting strong sportsmen support and a cautious stance from Nazi bodies on Olympic event classifications such as canoeing.
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Budge Expected to Enter R F Tournament at Newport
Don Budge, California star and Davis Cup ace, was expected to report for the Newport casino men's singles championship today after missing yesterday's second-round match against Frank Broida of Pittsburgh. His absence may be due to needing four days rest following his win of the eastern grass court title on Sunday.
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Ripley Triumphs Over Windley Lake 8-5 in County Class AA
Ripley defeated Windley Lake 8 to 5 in a county class AA league game on Sunday. Sunéay start strong with three runs in the first inning.
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Senators Rout Gomez as Yankees Fall in Washington
Washington Senators hammered Letty Gomez for seven runs in the first inning and beat New York 7 to 5. It marked Gomez eighth loss in nine starts since June 19, with Pat MacJones relieving in the ninth. The Yankees trailed Cleveland, who lost to Chicago, as the league slate concluded with a rainout in Brooklyn.
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Lyons Becker win boys doubles crown in city tennis
Dick Lyons and HU Becker defeated Bob Williams and James Lundy in straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-1 at Simmons court to claim an unofficial boys doubles title. They had challenged all pairs in the city, setting an 18 to 20 age limit and now extend the challenge to Corry teams not over 20. The match was moved from Saturday after a 2-2 tie and a late start.
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Niccolai to captain Pirates for 1986 season
Pittsburgh coach Joe Bach announced 235-pound tackle Niccolai will captain the Pirates of the Wardsons Professional League for the 1986 season. He succeeds Ben Smith and arrived at South Park training camp with 24 uniformed candidates, including Johnny Karis and Johnny Matesic.
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Night ball draws Milwaukee batsmen to nocturnal games
Milwaukee rool ers go in for night baseball in a big way. The average attendance per game for the nocturnal contests is 5/580, while matinees draw an average of 1,800.
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Two Witness Brother Drown in Shenango River
New Castle August 18 two boys Robert Helton 14 and Thouian Helton 10 watched their brother Junior Helton 12 drown in Shenango River near the Wout Chenry street bridge. The youths waded to cool off and Junior stepped into a deep hole and disappeared.
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Commodore Hotel Unveils 165-Foot Long Bar In New York
The Commodore Hotel opens a 165 foot bar calling it the longest hotel bar in America. It will employ 25 bartenders and promotes its new island style layout.
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Daily baseball scores and today’s American slate
Yesterday results show American League games: Washington 7 over New York 5 and Chicago 7 over Cleveland 3. Brooklyn at New York was rained out in the National League. International play lists Albany 6 Newark 8 and Rochester 6 Buffalo 7. Today’s American schedule features Detroit at St. Louis, New York at Washington, Cleveland at Chicago, Boston at Philadelphia, Chicago at Pittsburgh, St. Louis at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at New York, and Philadelphia at Boston.
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Owens Sails Today for States and Possible Suspension
Jesse Owens sails from Southampton aboard the Queen Mary for home, signaling a probable AAU suspension as he will not compete in the Stockholm trade meet starting Wednesday. He says he plans to go home to see his wife after two months apart, and notes he is tired.
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Yesterday's Hero Ted Lyons Stars In Sox Win
Ted Lyons, 35 year old right hander in his 11th straight season with the Chicago White Sox, pitched the club to a 7 to 8 victory over Cleveland.
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Coaches promise shakeup as Corry Independents plan changes
Manager Kip Anderson of the Corry Independents vows a personnel shakeup after a weekend series. The Erie club and Sherman’s Merchants prepare for upcoming games as Corry anticipates infield jolts and at least one new outfielder. Announcement of changes will come midweek amid plans for a heavy schedule and a testing visit from Sherman.
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Bruce Beats Olin At Pittsburgh In 10 Rounds
Bob Olin of New York, former light heavyweight champion, was defeated in a ten round bout at Hickey Park Pittsburgh. Bruce, stablemaster of Champion John Henry Lewis, pressed the attack from the start and withstood a late rally by Olin to secure the decision before about 1,500 spectators.
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Joy Wins Sectional Golf Meet at Oakland Beach
Joy edged Tad Keillor of Menuville by one stroke to win the sectional golf meet held at Oakland Beach. Scores included Bill Daddie and Jack Packard with solid rounds, while multiple players from Meadville Sharon and Erie posted notable70s and 80s in the rough contest.
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Carpenter Near World Record In Exhibition Throw
Prague August 18 Kenween Carpenter of Compton California Olympic discus champion came within 10 84 of an inch of the world record when he hurled the discus 174 feet 31 64 inches in an exhibition meet yesterday The world record stands at 174 feet 11 64 inches credited to Wille Schroeder of Germany Carpenter’s Olympic best is 165 feet 7 29 84 inches
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Bucknell Dean Resigns for Colby Junior College
Miss Amelia Wi Clark resigns as dean of women at Bucknell University to take a similar post at Colby Junior College in New London New Hampshire.
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High Gridders Drill Three Weeks Before Battle
Beavers football team prepares for 1936 season with eight games. Athletic director Russell Byler says equipment issue and candidate turnout will shape training. Two daily practices start September 1 and continue through the opening game versus Wattsburg on September 19.
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Gainer to Clash with Swede Friday Night
Pittsburgh August 18 Gainer a light heavyweight from New Haven Conn and John Anderson of Sweden will arrive in Pittsburgh tomorrow to prepare for their Friday night bout at Greenlee Field. It will be the third meeting of the two fighters with Anderson holding a decision and Gainer earning a technical knockout in their earlier encounters. Gainer last appeared here at light heavyweight, losing to John Henry Lewis via ten round decision.
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Tulare City Discusses Humane Dog Pound Operation
DoG POUND BDOOMs Tulare debates dog pound management due to rising impounds. April saw 42 dogs, May 7, and June 66, prompting consideration of pound master duties and improved controls.
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Bomber Gets Good Trimming In Comeback Bout
Detroit heavyweight Jos Louis, praised for a rare trim, faces Jack Sharkey in a scheduled comeback bout in New York. The odd phrasing and scrambled text suggest a boxing report with limited readable details and an implied challenger for a future match.
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