Baer Louis clash looms as boxing feud sets record
Major boxing writers favor Baer to meet Louis in a heavyweight title showdown likely to be fierce. Louis, a year into pro ranks, boasts 20 knockouts in 24 fights, while Baer has 31 wins by knockout in 50 bouts. Predictions vary but Louis is tipped to win in eight rounds. Elsewhere, Twin City football plans face gate fee hurdles as field rental demands threaten a pro Sunday game, with local school sportsmanship noted amid a controversial punt incident at Cory High.
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Louis Favored To Whip Baer In Crazed Yankee Stadium Bout
93,000 expected at Yankee Stadium for Max Baer versus Joe Louis in a 15 round heavyweight clash. Louis a 2-1 favorite as ringside seats fetch up to 250 dollars. The New York athletic commission promises strict safeguards and fair play rules before the bout.
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Twin City Team to Drill Here for Opener
The Twin City Ritz Pennsylvanians, a semi pro squad, will drill tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Washington street grounds under coaches Bill Myers and Fred Pusch Union City. Players vying for berths come from former pro, high school, and college teams as they prepare for an opening game tentatively set for October 6 against an Erie opponent. a home game at Union City is being arranged, but an opponent has not yet been signed.
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Demmy Dempsey Heavyweight Bout Draws Big Gate in New York
Joe Loble and Batr heavyweight match drew attention in New York as Dempsey reportedly figures in every big gate. Promoters claim purses near two million dollars with speculation over venue and promotion.
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Louis and Baer Face Off Tonight For Heavyweight Honor
A punchers clash unfolds in New York this evening as Joe Louis, the Detroit challenger, meets former champion Max Baer for an unofficial crown. Corryites will hear blow by blow radio coverage as the bout, likely delayed by rain, aims to start around 9 PM EST.
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Corry Prepares for Albion Game Here Saturday
Corry High readies for a Saturday afternoon clash with Albion at Washington street grounds. After two defeats, Corry faces the undefeated Albion squad led by Coach Russ Byler. Albion opened with a 28 0 win over Erie Cathedral Prep and then a 7 6 defeat of Edinboro. Jack Taylor suffers a two week wrist injury, while Don Paulson with a bruised knee plans to be ready for the game. The Beavers seek revenge and aim to challenge the favored Albion amid a hard fought season.
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Grove City College Seeks Varsity Berths This Season
Fifty candidates for Grove City College football under coach Bill Amos and assistant Verne Smith compete for varsity spots. The squad, rebuilt after graduation, features experience lacking in most positions, with regulars remaining only in one of two spots.
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Yesterday's American and National League results sports brief
Yesterday's results show New York 5, Washington 1 in the sole American game. National scores include Pittsburgh 12, St. Louis 0 and a barrage of 4-4 or 2-8 results among Philadelphia, Brooklyn, New York and Boston. Today features New York at Washington and a slate of other scheduled games across major teams.
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Pirates Prepare for Bears Clash at Forbes Field
Coach Joe Bach resumes charge of the Pittsburgh Pirates with practice at Greenlee Field after a rest day following a severe defeat by the New York Giants. The team will work hard through the week to prepare for the Chicago Bears game next Sunday at Forbes Field.
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Cubs Hold Three and a Half Games Lead Over Cards
In a pennant race update, the Chicago Cubs sit three and a half games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals as Pittsburgh beat St. Louis 12-0. The Cubs, resting, eye a five-game showdown with the Cardinals. if St. Louis loses, Chicago needs one more win in the final series to clinch. Charley Gelbert, Cardinals shortstop, becomes a father to daughter Jerrian born yesterday.
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Wanted men to qualify for good pay positions
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Syracuse Chiefs Win Governor's Cup in Inter national League
Syracuse Chiefs clinch the governors cup by edging the Montreal Royals 2 to 1 in a dramatic ninth inning to claim undisputed possession of the league's trophy in Montreal.
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Corry Readies Rubber Match In Local Boxing Card
Corry braces for a rubber match between Steve Grunasty of Corry and Joe Fazio of Warren set for Friday night under First Avenue Athletic Club and AAU auspices. Fazio favored to win after Grunasty edged him in their second bout. Semi finals feature George Franz vs Billy Miller Meadville. other bouts include Mike Russo Warren vs KO Schultz and Popeye Coons vs O Anderson Meadville.
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Louis to Wed Tonight if Fight Goes On
Joe Louis 21 and Marva Trotter 19 of Chicago will marry sometime this evening, possibly before or after the threatened $1,000,000 fight, according to Louis's fiancée. A Chicago stenographer was unsure of the exact timing yesterday. The item notes Tommy Moore's tenth inning homer secured Philadelphia's win over Brooklyn in Game One.
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Former pro trails winner by one stroke at Riverside event
Ohio golfers swept most prizes in a six hole Riverside Hotel Golf Club tournament near Cambridge Springs. Jack Thompson of Youngstown topped 23 entries with 142, followed by Ted Guther of Youngstown at 143 and Carmen Bill of Cleveland at 145. Ohio teams edged Pittsburgh 888 to 902 as New York forfeited. Other West Penn scores included Perry Delvecchio 144 and Dick Shoemaker 150.
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Erie to honor Gene Kunes with dinner for Swiss golf feat
Erie plans a testimonial dinner for Gene Kunes former Kahkwa Club assistant pro who captured his first major by winning the Canadian Open. D A Currie Kahkwa Club president announced receipt of a telegram from Kunes accepting the invitation to attend the tribute next week.
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