Armstrong Wins Two Titles In Historic Boxing Feat
Henry Armstrong becomes the first to hold two boxing titles at once as he defeats Rosy to claim the featherweight and welterweight crowns, with eyes now on the light welterweight division. The garden crowd at New York witnesses his place among lighter-weight greats while Cronin and Powell escalate a dugout on-field scuffle at Yankee Stadium.
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New Competent Caddies and Gehrig Tribute Mixed in Erie Notes
A Erie report discusses golf caddies with Jimmy Phemgon urging structured training and anticipation of players' needs. The column also pays tribute to Lou Gehrig, highlighting his 2,000th consecutive game and batting records across the 1925 to 1937 span.
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Cochrane's Trade For Vernon Kennedy Proves Smart Move
Kennedy posts eighth straight win for the Tigers as Cochrane solidifies gains with Kennedy while Dykes’s White Sox trade missives fade. Kennedy out pitched the Yankees in a close 8 4 victory, boosting Detroit toward Cleveland in the pennant race.
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F C l a r k Faces New York Era Rival in Ten Round Clash
A boxing card builds heat as F Clark prepares to turn the tables on a New York era rival. Fans roared at the last bout for ten rounds, hoping for a decisive left hook from Clark and a return to drawing power rivaling Jimmy Slattery.
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Yesterday's Scores Across Leagues and Upcoming Games
Detroit defeated New York 8 to 4 while Boston beat St Louis 6 to 3. Philadelphia topped Cleveland 9 to 5 as Pittsburgh slipped New York 1 to 4. Montreal defeated Toronto 8 to 9 in American Association action with Toledo 8 and Minneapolis 5. Today Detroit visits New York and Cleveland hosts Philadelphia with several rain affected Indoor matches listed.
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Armstrong to Battle Ambers for 3rd Crown
Henry Armstrong, welter and lightweight champion, signs with promoter Mike Jacobs to fight exclusively for three years. His next bout is July 26 against Lou Ambers for the lightweight title, likely at Yankee Stadium or Madison Square Garden Bowl, after Ambers returns from Los Angeles. If Armstrong wins, he would hold three crowns simultaneously.
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Yarosz's Manager Is Expelled From Fight
Open warfare erupted in Pittsburgh as Ray Foutts, Teddy Yarosz's manager, was expelled from a fight show at Hick Park arena Millvale by Dr. W D McClelland the state boxing commissioner. McClelland cited a rule barring suspended managers from ringside during the suspension period.
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Aeros to Meet Sherman Warren Over Week End
Derry's Aeros schedule two weekend games starting Saturday at 3 p.m. against Sherman Merchants and Sunday at 3 p.m. versus Warren State Hospital. Sherman features top talent and is among the strongest in Chautauqua County League. Warren is a leading but not top outfit. Locals work to iron out rough spots after opening games and will practice today to prepare.
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Donkey Ball Draws Small, Jovial Crowd in Arn Park
A small crowd gathered at Arn Park for a novelty donkey ball game between two local teams. Players entertained fans by attempting to joust the stubborn donkeys and guide them around bases. Hero Kink Sawyer scored two home runs, a feat not usually seen in donkey ball.
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Americas Walker Cup favored to extend dominance
America's team enters the Walker Cup with strong odds as favorites to win their 10th straight series against Great Britain. Betting lines show Americans at three to one or four to one, while Britons accept long odds. Pairings for the opening foursomes and Saturday singles were to be announced today and tomorrow.
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Trojans Favored to Capture Track Event at A A A Meet
NPW YORI June 2 The Trojans of the University of Southern California unbeaten this season were heavy favorites to win the 62nd annual intercollegiate A A A track and field championships opening tomorrow at Randall's Island Stadium. Track experts predict USC with 17 athletes can total at least 40 points and displace last year’s champions Pitt.
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Angott Beats New York Lightweight in Pittsburgh Bout
Sammy Angott of Washington Pa the lightweight champion defeated Irving Eldridge of New York in a ten round bout at Hickey Park Pittsburgh on June 1 Angott pressured Eldridge who was staggered and knocked down in the third round but Eldridge survived the round and backed Angott to the final bell with Angott dominating the action and landing repeatedly in the later rounds
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Titusville and Gory Teams in Big Sports Day
Corry and Titusville high school athletes prepared for a multi event Spring Sports Day in Titusville. Twenty points up for grabs across six scholastic events including baseball, tennis, golf, horseshoes, with faculty golfers from both schools adding an extra match at the Country club.
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YESTERDAY'S HERO HANS GREENBERG DRIVES DETROIT ATTACK
Hans Greenberg homered for the 145th time and added two singles as Detroit powered past the Yankees. The interleague showing highlighted Greenberg's renewed pace and the Tigers offense Friday night.
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