Controversy Over Heavyweight Title Race Grows
The New York Athletic Commission faces heavy criticism for its handling of the title race. Schmeling’s knockout of Hamas is argued to influence the landscape, while Braddock’s path is delayed by restrictive rulings. Promoter Jimmy Johnston suggests the next defense may move out of state.
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Jimmy Braddock
New York Athletic Commission
James J. As
Art Las‘Ay
Schmeling
Steve Hamas
Great Pond
Braddock
Max Baer
Max Schmeling
Jimmy Johnston
Madison Square Garden
Bach
Sahmeling
Baer
Beholder
Cage Championship Decided Tonight in City Finals
Tonight at the Junior High court, Company A cagers meet All Stars in the city title final of the eight team YMCA tournament. Start time 7:20 PM. All Stars favored as high school stars and mentor, with Bil Myers as a key threat for the Sti’s quintet. Guardsmen must contend with Curtis, Baressi, Roelofs, Paulsson, Jenen and Wayior. Veterans Cady, Chast, Long and Willers also factor. A close, expectedly strong final, likely last court game of the season. a second game may follow between the Wildcats and the Jones' Boys.
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Julnior Fgh
A Cagers
All Stars
Bil Myers
Sti
Myers
Curtis
Baressi
Roelofs
Paul
Sson
Jenen
Wayior
Heaver
Lnte
Cady
Chast
Long
Willers
Mountain
Cogs‘well
Brigham
Wildcats
Jones’ Boys
Warren Plans for Borough Tennis Courts and Youth Sports
Warren borough moves to provide municipal tennis courts at Beaty Playground to serve residents this year. A Woman's Club and Warren Tennis Association will raise about 200 for half the cost while the park commission funds the rest and maintains upkeep. The plan includes a tournament center and practice courts, with more arrangements considered for Corry and junior high fields.
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Warren
Torough
Warren Towns
Woman's Club
Warren Tennis Association
Caver
Park Commission
Corry
Tno
W. J. Starts Practice With 23 Holdovers
Washington and Jefferson College begins spring training April 4 under coach Leroy P. Day for the Simon-pire football team. It marks Day’s third year as head coach after signing a five year contract. June will see all scholarship candidates granted. There will remain 24 holdovers from last year.
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W.J
Washington, Mar
Leroy P. Day
Washington & Jefferson College
Simon-Pire
Day
Footall
Washington High
Predicted Slump for Men Paul by Dizzy Dean
United Press dispatch from Bradenton Florida notes Jerome Dizzy Dean and his brother Paul known as Daffy forecast the St. Louis Cardinals will win 49 games this season. Dean cites manager Frankie Frisch as double tasking and predicts the pennant remains distant.
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United Press
Bradenton
Fla
Jerome Dean
Tolay
Brother Paul
Daffy
Wil
St. Louis Cardinals
Frankie Frisch
Dicay
Dizzy
Feigeh
Cardinals
Fowler Edges Fowler In Yardweight Bout
Jimmy Clark of Jamestown knocked out Tad Fowler of Erie in five seconds of the seventh round. Steve Hunt, also of Jamestown, won a five round decision over Frankie Schwartz of Erie.
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Clark K. O
Fowler Jimmy Clark
Jamestown
Midio Wweight
Taddie Fowler
Erie
Buffalo
Steve Hunt
Frankie Schwartz
Bartell deal aids Nationals avers Wilson
March 28 report from Winter Haven notes Dick Bartell’s trade to the New York Giants changes the Philadelphia Nationals outlook. James Wilson cites a stronger lineup with Watkins, Vengax, and Ryan, plus new pitchers Penzullo and Bivin, while old guard like Camilli and Chiota remain. The infield shows Walters and Verges competing for third base as plans firm up for the season.
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United Press
Winter Haven
Sds
Deai
Dick Bartell
New York Giants
Philansiphia Nationals
Weans
James Wilson
Bartell
Eib
Watkins
Vengex
Ryan
George Watkins
Giants
Johnny Velguz
Blondy Ryan
Jimmy Wilson
Johany Pexaulo
Bridgeport
Wattens
John Moord
Hght
Ethan Allen
Dolph Camilli
Lew Chiotga
Bucky ‘Walters
Verges
Catenins
al Tock
Doan's Pills End Kidney Poison Waste
A 1934 ad explains kidneys contain 15 miles of tubes and filters and must pass about seven pints daily. It warns that clogged kidneys cause bladder pain backache and fatigue, urging readers to ask a druggist for Doan's Pills, a long running prescription used by millions for over 40 years.
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Doan
Wester-Milburn Co
Important Meeting for City Baseball League Friday
A meeting of players managers and fans of the City Baseball League will be held tomorrow evening at the Municipal Building at 10 oclock. Plans for the coming season will be advanced and an official announcement on the number of teams expected this year is likely. Three teams have signified intent to join. a fourth may enter. Howard's Tanbery was proposed but no decision made. Other matters including rosters and schedules will be discussed amid expected lineup changes after the Washington Lurch squad left the league. All interested parties are urged to attend.
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Citizens Bank
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Scotta
Zai
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Jones
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Brill Continues In Lightweight Classes At Pitt
Pittsburgh March 28 Billy Miller 126 amateur of the Pittsburgh Boys Club featured last nights preliminaries in the A M A boxing championships by knocking out two opponents. Miller won his first bout over Joe Jasek of Carnegie A C by a technical knockout in 5% seconds of the first round. He knocked out Frankie Dunst of Erie in the third round with a hard left to the jaw. Dunst had previously decisioned Felix Cashietta of Pittsburgh Lyceum. Bouts in welter, middle, lightheavy and heavyweight divisions will be staged tonight with semi finals and finals set for Friday night. Last nights results included 165 pound class Joe Sule Willows Club defeated Gene Augulik New Salem by decision. Gasper Kovach Willows Club decision Ralph Vommer Erie. Buster Lestelter McKeesport defeated Gasper Kovac by decision. 125 pound class Kenneth Davis Ford City knocked out George Aubrey Pittsburgh. Emil Josephs Pittsburgh knocked out Kenneth Davis. 135 pound class Snooker Brill Brie decisional Mike Koroly Pittsburgh.
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United Press Pittsburgh
Billy Miller
Pittsburgh Boys Club
Thera. M. A
Milles
Joe Jasek
Carnegie A
Frankie Dunst
Erie
Dunst
Felic Cashietta
Pittsburgh Lyceum
Weller
Joe Sule
Willows Club
Gene Augulik
New Salem
Gasper Kovach
Ralph Vommer Erie
Buster Lestelter
Me‘Keesport
Gasper Kovac
Kenneth Davis
Ford City
George Aubrey
Pittsburgh
Emil Josephs
Brie
Mike Koroly
Pilburgh
Pittsburgh Yellowjackets Triumph Over Orioles in Slow Play
Baltimore Orioles of the Bast ah Amateur Hockey League suffered a defeat as the Independent Pittsburgh Yellowjackets clinched their second victory, 5 to 1, in a game marred by a slow pace before about 2,000 fans at Duquesne Garden.
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Pittsburgh
Baltimore Orioles
Bastah
Pittsburgh Yellowjackets
Baltimore
Dugeusne Garden
Upset Korners: Corry Jamestown Rally Over Korn Smax in Rifle Meet
Corry Jamestown defeats Korn Smax 1 449 to 1 435 in a focal rifle league race. Rob Bins led the winners with strong showings as teammates posted solid scores and totals for the meet.
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Vite
Korn Smax
Honers
Focal Rifle League
Robbins
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