Heavyweight title tilt and local baseball notes lure fans
Tonight in New York Schmaling faces Joe Louis in a major heavyweight bout while Sherman Merchants square off against the all-Jamestown club on the Sherman greensward. Local baseball updates highlight Penn Drakes hitters posting high averages and Oswego slipping to last in the loop amid midseason shakeups.
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Sherman
Penn Drakes
Titusville
Jamestown
Chadalain
Louis Schmeling Title Bout Friday at Yankee Stadium
United Press reports a 15 round heavyweight bout between Louis and Schmeling at Yankee Stadium on Friday night. The event aims for 70,000 attendance with about $800,000 receipts. Promoter Michael Jacobs, charity beneficiary the Free Milk Fund for Babies, Louis and Schmeling each receive 84 percent of net receipts, charity 10 percent after taxes, NBC radio coverage from 10 p.m. Odds list Louis as the 10 to 1 favorite to KO.
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New York
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Yankee Stadium
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Free Milk Fund For Babies, Inc
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Schmeling
National Broadcasting Company
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Louls
Third son born to Mr and Mrs G Tunney
New York June 18 Mr and Mrs James Joseph Tunney announce the birth of a third son Tomey a former heavyweight champion. He had hoped for a girl but after the birth last night he said the family wish has been fulfilled. The statement expresses cautious joy from the Tunney household.
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New York
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Wisin Mtchi
Gene Lauder Touney
Wee
James Joseph, Jr
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Big Fight Postponed Until Friday Night
New York June 18 Major boxing event delayed after weigh in as rain threatens. Joe Louis 198 and Max Schmeling 192 postponement made after consultations with managers and New York athletic commission head. Expected crowd near 70,000 with $750,000 gate. Friday night showdown likely if conditions improve. Jewish boycott and anti Nazi letters swirl amid anticipation of Louis defense against Schmeling in a race against time. Promoter Mike Jacobs aims to keep Louis active with possible title plans for 1937.
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New York State Athletic Commission
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Alabama
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Baer
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Germany
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Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
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Jack Jahmson
Helbane
James J. Braidock
Fife promoted to assistant varsity coach in Washington PA
Washington and Jefferson College announce John Fife, former freshman football coach, promoted to assistant varsity football coach. Adam L. Sanders remains as varsity and freshman basketball coach. Fife succeeds Dr. William H. Ashbaugh in Washington.
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Washington
Washington and
Jeferson College
Af Atlas Haye
John Fife
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Wm. EH. Ashbaugh
NBC to Broadcast Big Fight Friday at Yankee Stadium
NBC will air a blow-by-blow description of the Joe Louis versus Max Refueling Heavyweight bout Friday from Yankee Stadium starting around 1 o clock. Clem McCarthy will provide commentary for the National Broadcasting Company as WIRAR New York and other stations carry the ringside description.
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Yankee Stadium
NBC
Clem McCarthy
National Broadcasting Company
WIRAR
New York
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Pills- Sure
WIGY
Selenoetally
WTAM
Cleveland
Max Schmeling Wife Heads to Ringside for Louis Fight
Berlin and New York report Mrs. Max Schmeling and Mrs. Joe Louis drawing wide attention as the May fight prompts German fans to back Schmeling with money. Maria Trotter Louis says she will attend ringside in New York and notes she never fears Joe to be hurt. wait for post bout returns.
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Berlin
Max‘ Schmeling
Joe Louis
New York
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Max
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Joe
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Franklin to face Penn-Drakes in Sandlot game
Franklin Steel Works club squares off with the Penn-Drakes of Tutnaville at Miller-Sibley Field at 8 o'clock Saturday afternoon as it seeks a bigger stage in the Sandlot baseball sun or the district.
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Franklin Franklin
Penn- Drakes
Burkett Faces Hot Competition in National Golf Tourney
Benard Burkett of Penn State and Ed White of Texas join Michigan stars Charley Kocsis and Woody Malloy as top contenders at the National Intercollegiate Golf Championships at North State Country Club Chicago from May 20 to 27. A large field competes in 86 holes to cut to 82 for match play, with team honors going to the four-man lowest aggregate.
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Ed White
University of Texas Star
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Putaorward
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Woody Malloy
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Alley Saunders
Yesterday's Hero Ruffing Delivers in Yankees Win
Charlie Ruffing of the New York Yankees posts nine perfect at bats with two home runs and two singles to seal his eighth win of the season.
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Charlie Ruffing
New York Yankees
Ex Cleveland Flnger Tames Old Clubmates
Ex Yankee pitcher Monte Pearson triumphs over his old Cleveland Indians mates in a 12 to 2 win as he earns his ninth victory of the year. The deal sending Pearson from the Indians to New York is praised for boosting McCarthy's club by sharpening Pearson's proven hitting and pitching.
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United Press
New York
Monte Pearson
New York Yankees
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Monte
Indians
Charley Ruffing
Lewis captures third bout in two weeks
United Press reports light-heavyweight champion John Henry Lewis of Phoenix, Ariz, won by knockout in the eighth round over Tony Blu of Boston in a non-title bout. Lewis floored Shucco Tyler in the twelfth round before the referee awarded the decision after Blu was knocked down twice.
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Carmpion
John Henry Lewis
Phoenics
Ariz
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Weske
Lewis
Baseball Roundup: Yankees Lead Sox as Cubs, Cards Triumph
The Yankees blasted two home runs and two singles in four at bats to win 15 to 4, widening their lead over the Red Sox who edged the White Sox 9 to 4 with Jimmy Foxx’s 17th homer. Washington moved to third with a 2 to 1 win over Detroit as St. Louis rallied to beat Philadelphia 14 to 13. In the NL, Chicago topped Philadelphia 5 to 3 to extend its win streak to 19. the Cardinals split with Boston Bees, Pirates crushed Dodgers 14 to 1, and Reds beat the Giants 4 to 2.
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New York
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Jimmy Foxx
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Senators
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St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia Athletics
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St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Cardinals
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Cincinnnati Reds
New York Giants
Pro-Amateur Golf Tourney Heads to Corry Course Monday
Tony Joy, pro at Carry Country Club, prepares to host a large field of regional pros and amateurs next Monday for a semi monthly golf event at Corry Country Club. Local weather could draw a big turnout with top district players expected to compete on the nine hole course. Corry members plan to travel to Jamestown for an Allegheny Valley Golf Association event at Moon Brook.
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Carry Country Club
Pennsylvania
New York
Corry Country Club
Uriile
Corry
Dog
Ted Luther
Corry Club
Jamestown
Allegheny Valley Golf Association
Moon Brook
House of David Held Tie With Jamestown in Stormy Draw
Jamestown and House of David battled to a 6 to 6 tie at Celoron Park in a five inning game before a thunderstorm halted play. Each side belted a home run with bases loaded and a lively fielding display drew 1,000 fans.
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House OF David
Jamestown
Celoron Park
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