Fight records and baseball notes from early games
Coverage notes fighters Louis and Schmeling and results across cards. Baseball comedy by Negro stars, Babe Ruth’s return to Dodgers, White's loss to Pirates, Diazy Dean deal pending ruling, Penn State league officiating, travel grind of big leaguers and the harsh winter routine for players.
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Lily
Joy Louis
May Sehmeling
Chomoplonahky
Iur
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Imovleut Ay
Revision
I. Schyrel-ing
Jmockout
Pennsylvania
Lawrence Park
Narning
Charley Keefer
Whinger White
Colorado Grid
Pittsburgh Pirates
Aeros
Babe Ruth
Dodgers
Leo Cabelot
Erie
Penn State
BI Dooly
Philly
Louis Remains 270 1 Choice As Battle Nears
United Press reports over 80,000 fans will pay a million dollars to see Joe Louis defend his world heavyweight title against Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium. Schmeling arrives relaxed, confident, and plans to reclaim a historic victory in Madison Square Garden eve. Louis stays in New Jersey until weigh in. The bout looms amid immense public interest and boxing commission glove debates.
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Henry McLemore
United Press
New York
Joe Louis
Max Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
Louis
Schmeling
Adirondacks
Dempsey
Corbett
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Friends
Uhlan
Madison Square Garden
New Jersey
Joe
Ihoy
Pate
Sixth Avenue Mindhouse
Twentieth Century Sporting Club
Mike “Jacobs
Tower of Babel
Tex ‘Rickard
Meyer
Mihi Keyshines
New York Boxing Commission
Taree Dumb Dukes
Winekem
Blinkem
Nod
Phe
John J. Phelan
Schmieling
Louis Content
Hills
Schméling
Plan Big Celebration for Baseball Star Wagner in Warren
Warren plans a major tribute for Horus Wagner at a July 25 exhibition between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Warren Moose at the scene of his early triumphs. Wagner began pro ball in Warren and Carnegie, rose through semi pro teams, and built a path from Warren Vem to the Interstate and Atlantic Leagues before reaching the majors.
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Warren
Horus Wagner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Warren Moose
Wagner
Cash
Pirates
Waner
Carnegie
Dennison
Warren Vem
Ld Tran
Adrian
Junior Highs Embrace Football Shift in District News
A modern trend shows junior high schools and other district schools adopting football next season. Holy Garb of Meadville has played first base for the Cubs as well as catcher. Warren files with the National Pro Cage League for next season. The league will have two divisions, eastern including Warren and the Pirates, western with Wayne Oshkosh and others. Gossip swirls about a local figure, noted for dishing out a single hit with 19 patterns in a game.
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Junor
Holy Gar
Bark of Meadville
Cubs
Warren
Pittsburgh Pirates
Wilmerding
Westinghouse Air Brakes
Alcomirestones
Akron Goodyears
Buffalo
Cleveland
Wayne
Oshkosh
Shebtygan
Kanka- Kee
Hammond
Ind
Trapped 79 Grey Foxes Past Season in Hartleton
Hartleton dispatch reports a game warden statement that 79 grey foxes were trapped in Grey Foxes county last season. Details include totals of expenditures and counts of traps and wears, with local names and dates referenced in the unedited OCR text.
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Grey Foxes
Presa
Hartleton
Mo Herscieran
Freal ‘Filabey Hes
Eaton County
Fast colored ball club to battle Aeros tonight
The New York Colored Stars meet the Aeros at 8 15 p m in Aero Park. Manager Kip Anderson announces Sonny Staples will pitch for the locals and the Stars boast a strong lineup led by Circus Key. Transportation is provided free to Aero Park for spectators.
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AEROS
New York Colored Stars
Corry'a Aeros
Troir
Willfares
Kip Anderson
Sonny Staples
Pittsburgh bout ends with held purse for Buratti
In Pittsburgh on June 21 4Dr W D McClelland state boxing commissioner ordered withholding the purse of Breole Buratti Italian welterweight champion who was knocked out in the fourth round of a ten round bout with Fritzie Zivic Buratti collapsed after a punch near the bell and his seconds pushed him into the ring Buratti complained of stomach pain Zivic of Pittsburgh dominated the first three rounds and Buratti mainly covered up and threw occasional wild shots
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United Eres
Pittsburgh
W. D. McClelland
Commis
Sisner
Breole Buratti
Fritzie Zivic
Buratti
Zivic
All England Championships Open With Singles and Doubles Action
Competition begins in the 8th All England tennis championships at Wimbledon. Women’s singles and men’s doubles start today. The men’s singles field is narrowed to 64 players. top seed Mrs Helen Wills Moody of San Francisco has a first round bye and does not play today. Moody remains a strong favorite to win her eighth title despite a London upset last week.
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Wimbleton
Eng
Jime
Helen Wills Moody
San Francisco
Mody
Yesterday's Hero Tops Reds But Facing Revenge Threat
Tyal Goodman delivered a 13th inning rally that kept Cincinnati in second in the National League, yet comments by Bla Louis hinted at revenge and a strong push to fatten the challenger. He claimed two rival families would suffice and eyed a one heat finish, while betting markets showed the champion as a 1 to 2 favorite amid lively speculation.
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Tyal Goodman
Riple
Cincinnati Reds
Louis
Uid
Joe
Keillor and Lipp Tie for Top at Northwestern Pro Golf
Keillor and George Lipp tied for the lead in the Northwestern Pro Golf tournament at Bradford Country Club. Keillor, who won here two weeks ago, toured the Bradford layout in 72 to share top honors with Lipp. Bernard Burkett posted 176, Leo Anderson 77, and Jack Collins 81 among local entrants.
Ex champ picks vary as Schmeling braces Louis title bout
The ten living former heavyweight champions were asked to pick the winner of the upcoming fight. Jack Johnson favored Schmeling, while Louis drew picks from Burns Tunney Baer Carnera and others. Several champions declined definite picks, but leaned toward Louis for youth and power.
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United Press
New York
Time
Jack Johnson
Joe Louls
Max Schmeling
Johnson
Schmeling
Louis
Jine
Tommy Burns
Gene Tunney
Masta Baer
Primo Camera
Timmy Braddock
Yack Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
Jess Willard
Kim Jeffries
Hiere
James J. Jeffries
Los Angeles
Tommy ‘Burns
Vancouver
B. C
Louis I
Louis Schmeling
Lawrence
Kansas
Lewis
Jack Dempsey
Boston
Toe
Schindling
Primo Carnera
Undine
Italy
Joe Louis
Max ‘Baer
Will Louis
James J. Braddock
Laila
Kayo
Lyons Sets Pace In 1988 Tie Amateur Qualifier
Toby Lyons of Cambridge Springs led 86 amateurs in the 26 hole sections qualifier for the 1988 tie amateur golf championship at Fox Chapel. Lyons shot 147, one stroke ahead of Steve Koyach of Brackenridge Height. Also advancing were Jack Benson of South Hills and Barrett Melvin, the former West Perl amateur and junior champion, tied for third with 162.
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United Press
Barrett Melvin
Weat
Pern
Luther Among 5 Qualifiers For PGA Championship
Five district professionals earned spots to represent the Tri State Professional Golfers Association in the National PGA Championship at Shawnee on Delaware July 10 10. Luther of Churchill Valley and Parks of South Hills tied for third with 142 while Mangum and Eldred shared medal honors at 140. Pallette Clarksb urg W Va shot 143 among other scores.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Luther
Churchill Valley
Parks
South Hills
Pallette
Clarksburg
W. Va
Perry del Vecchio
Greengiirs
Walter Johnstoney
Sippery Rook
Rader Jewett
Butler
Ony Day
Philipsburg
Former champion Schmeling cited in boxing chatter
The fragment notes a soap of boxing talk mentioning former champion Schmeling, who held the title briefly before losing to Sharkey in an era spanning 1920s into 1930s. The reference underscores ongoing discussions of a comeback or rematch within a historical context.
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Schmeling
Sharkey
Teams Meet in 3 Game Series at Polo Ground
New York June 21 Reds face league leader New York Giants in a three game series at the Polo Grounds. Cincinnati seeking three straight wins to move atop the NL while the Giants try to ward off the Reds who have beaten them in all eight meetings this year. Cubs stay close by beating Dodgers as Yankees top Brownies behind a 13 hit attack and Chandler’s eight hit pitching to take second place.
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United Press
New York
Gul Mee Kechnle
Clutnpall
Cincinnati
Giants
Boston Bees
Ray
Davis
Reds
Lou Pette
Bees
Bub Pette
Aucceas
Johnny Lanning
Dle Giants
Chicago Cubs
Jedders
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bill Lee
Ripper Collin
Yankees
St. Louis Brownie
Gehrs Igg Gordon
Chandler
Boston
Pike Poles Use In Early Boat Navigation
A historical note describes pik poling as a method to move flat boats against current before modern vessels. Each side of the craft had a narrow walk with men pushing long poles along the boat’s bottom to propel and maneuver the craft, their strokes lasting as the poles slid along the water.
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