Louis Walcott Title Fight Draws Nationwide Betting Poll
AP poll shows 78 percent expect Louis to retain the heavyweight title in the June 23 rematch at Yankee Stadium with Joe Walcott. While 52 writers favor the challenger, 298 predict a knockout in later rounds, and Louis supporters lean toward a late stoppage.
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Night Fight Card In New York At Sunnyside Garden
In New York the Park Arenas hosts a boxing card with Pal Brady of New York and Andy DePaul of Chiffside Park. Al Silverman from New York is also listed on the bill, with event details noted at Sunnyside Garden.
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Lemon Pitches Four Hitter As Tribe Wins Four Zero
The Cleveland Indians defeated the Washington Senators 4 0 as Lemon fired a four hitter and struck out 11 for a season best. The win kept Cleveland a half game ahead of the Philadelphia Athletics in the standings.
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National League and American League Results Summary
Baseball results from yesterday show Philadelphia defeating Pittsburgh 4 to 1 while Cincinnati played Boston and rain affected several games including St. Louis at New York and Chicago at Brooklyn. American League highlights include Cleveland 4 Washington 0 and New York 16 Detroit 5.
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Hogan Wins PGA Championship In St Louis
Ben Hogan conquers Mike Turnesa in the PGA final securing his second PGA title and a 3500 pay boost. Hogan dominates with a sharp iron game and birdies to seal victory after a morning 82 and afternoon rounds.
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Williams Retains Title By Split Decision
In Los Angeles a 16 round lightweight title bout ended with Williams, the champion, retaining his crown by split decision over Enrique Bolanos. Referee Charley Randolph sided with Bolanos while judges Thorisano and Van favored Williams. A crowd of about 24 000 generated a gate of 152 000, surpassing the city outdoor record. Williams pressed the action, Bolanos moving and countering until Williams’ late round dominance.
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Jersey Joe Walcott Faces Foot Injury Ahead of Louis Bout
Grenloch New Jersey May 16 The challenger Jersey Joe Walcott suffers an infected foot hindering training for the June 8 heavyweight title bout with Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. Walcott, weighing 198 pounds, downplayed the setback saying the setup is needed and his camp will rest the foot while awaiting a doctor’s clearance.
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Yankees crush Tigers as Henrich leads big win
Yesterday's Stars Batting highlights Tommy Henrich of the Yankees going 4-for-4 to fuel a 16-5 victory over Detroit. Bob Lethon of Cleveland pitched a four hit 4-0 shutout over Washington, striking out 21. In boxing notes, Williams outpoints Bolanos in Los Angeles, and Williams stops Dare in Buffalo.
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Jamestown Falcons blank Hornell Maple Leafs 8-0
In a league chase, Jamestown Falcons shut out Hornell 8-0 as pitcher Bilt dorian struck out 12 and left the Leafs largely silenced. Batavia Clippers rallied to edge Hamilton Cardinals 4-2 with a two run double by Bob Prentice and a late RBI by Art Fayta.
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Vandergrift Wins Sixth Straight In MAC Baseball
Vandergrift captured its sixth consecutive win with a 75 victory over Oil City Refiners to stay in a first place tie with Erie Sailors in the Middle Atlantic circuit. Sailors beat Butler Yanks 6 2 as Preddy Stpinge fueled the attack with two doubles and two singles driving in two runs. Johnstown won its fourth in a row by routing New Castle 16 8, while Youngstown edged Uniontown 4 3 on a late rally as Barons led in hits but fell short.
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