Boxing Promoter Hypes Record Gate For Conn Lewis Bout
Promoter Mike Jacobs says 81.8 million bracket money banked as Joe Louis Billy Conn bout nears. He predicts a record 4.65 million gate and a 3 million final gross while limiting crowd to 60 000 for clear view. Creighton Miller joins Browns coaching staff. two hot contenders Cox and Charles eye Lesnevich for a summer title shot in Pittsburgh.
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Baseball Standings and Scores Across Leagues
Yesterday's games featured Cleveland beating New York 7 to 2 and Detroit 4 over St. Louis 4 in the American League. In the National League Cincinnati lost to Brooklyn 4-3 while Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 4-3. Standings show Brooklyn, Chicago, and New York leading various divisions with Boston and Philadelphia midpack. Today schedules include Boston at Brooklyn and St Louis at New York among others. In the Atlantic League Butler beat Ohio City 10-5 and Erie defeated Youngstown 3-0. International League saw Newark over Syracuse 2-1 in 10 innings and Toronto topping Buffalo 6-3 with Rochester at Montreal postponed.
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Johnson Drives Red Sox To Win Over Tigers In Stiff Relief
John Johnson, a Battle of the Bulge veteran, pitched five hitless innings to back Boston’s 6-4 victory over Detroit. He joined the late-inning cadre as Joe Dobson faltered, while Johnson’s two doubles produced two runs. The win, aided by New York’s loss to Cleveland, widened Boston’s lead to six games as Babe Ruth era style relief anchored the victory.
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European drivers enter Indianapolis speed race
European entrants clash with American racers as qualifications begin for the 300 mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway event. Ten Maseratis, several Alfa Romeos, and other European cars compete against American entries amid travel, war era buildup, and safety restrictions. Nuvolari and Caracciolo face setbacks while Schell and Arbuthnot race abroad in a field of 53 cars aiming to start.
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Roundup Of Golf Football Lacrosse And Politics In Sports
USGA secretary Joe Dey notes Open entries come in slowly with few stars. Frank Stranahan and Cary Middlesoff appeared postwar but a full crop may emerge at the Amateur Championship. Van Towles from Washington and Jefferson College is a promising football candidate, while Fred War sails new golf handicapping by distance pivoting. Ed Walsh challenges for the outdoor mile title as Lacrosse’s Turbull Memorial faces bronze shortages. Jimmy Hitchcock wins a vote tally in Alabama politics.
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No-Hit Triumph Sparks Sailors Over Gremlins 2-0
Eric Hurler pitched a no hitter for seven innings as the Sailors defeated Youngstown Gremlins 2-0 in Erie. AY Grella hit a grand slam and Bill Lane added a four bagger to back the win. NORRISTOWN Pa May 22 Hanley Stoler Pottswan High School sophomore led District One qualifiers for the 64 hole Pennsylvania State Golf Journey at State College with a medal score of 82.
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Warren Blanks High Team in 30-0 Shutout Victory
Warren High School defeated Corty Nina 30 to 0 at Loveland Field in a pitchers battle led by Gustafson who pitched a three hitter and struck out ten. Harmon yielded six hits but limited opportune scoring. Warren scored in the second on a hit by Bertone then two more in the ninth on Lopez and Reed hits. Red Kennedy had two of Orange and Black’s three safeties. Coach Putnam’s squad travels to Meadville for a battle with the Bulldogs.
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Hartford Bout Ends Quick With Knockout Win
Deni Flantini from Hartford knocked out Eden Ger alkine of Portland in a main event. Mike Conners of Brooklyn outpointed Charley Noel of Jersey City in Troy New York, a ten round lightweight clash.
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Grady Hatton Shines in Reds Debut Season
Grady Hatton, ex Army player from Texas, fast tracked to the Cincinnati Reds. In his first organized baseball season he hits near .300 with four homers and 19 RBIs. He aims to bat in 100 runs. Manager Bill McKechnie moved him to third base during spring training.
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Conn and Jacobs Tangle Over Heavyweight Puerto June 19
Louis Conn and Billy Conn left New Jersey camps to meet promoter Mike Jacobs in New York about their heavyweight bout set for June 19. They requested Jacobs’ help with ticket sales as the event nears. Both boxers will resume training tomorrow.
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Falcons Blank Lockport Cubs in Pony League action
In Buffalo New York on May 22 pitchers dominated Pony League games. Jamestown's Tom Hurst pitched well as Wellsville defeated Bradford 4 2 Hornell crushed Olean 12 4 Batavia routed Hamilton 14 2. Joe Barskite worked Bradford over with six hits and Hornell’s Ray Theurnau struck out nine batters and drove in three runs.
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Curwensville Coach Takes Minersville Post
Curwensville High School football coach becomes head at Minersville High School. He replaces Ray Green and is noted as a Wilkes-Barre Record writer in retirement. A Hanover Township High School and Bloomsburg State Teachers College graduate. His Curwensville team went undefeated last season and won the North Central Pennsylvania District title.
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Unclear fight report with names scattered across cities
Fragmentary boxing note lists Julie Bort and Pat Poley with locations New York Brooklyn and Worcester Massachusetts. Other names include Al Seidman Billy Scranton Brey Proctor Robinson and Cal Robinson with scattered city references. The text lacks coherent event details or outcomes.
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Harrisburg
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