Bewildering Propositions Keep Baer And Part.or In Dither Probing Merits
Max Baer and Ancil Hoffman weigh a flood of offers for a title defense. Possible bouts include Madison Square Garden in June with Jimmy Braddock, a September match vs Louis or Carnera, and European fights against Schmeling with Rothenberg promotions. Braddock appears likely for June, while Schmeling’s European return remains uncertain. Baer shows interest mainly in Rothenberg plan but may honor Garden contract first.
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Part
Herbert W. Barker
Associated Press
New York
Max Baer
Ancil Hoffman
Madison Square Garden
Jimmy Braddock
the Garden
Mike Jacobs
Twentieh Century Club
Joe Louis
Detroit Negro
Primo Carnera
London
Rome
Vienna
Max Schmeling
Walter Rothenberg
Rothenberg
Schmeling
Armand Vincent
England
Blackpool
Europe
Louis
Carnera
Garden
Braddock
Jimmy Johnston
Bauer
Joe Jacobs
Jacobs
New York State
New York State Athletic Commission
Spence brothers win four titles at national championships
A year ago, Walter and Leonard Spence clinched four titles at a national indoor A A U swimming championships. Three years earlier, California varsity crew beat Washington by a record margin. Five years ago, Johnny Dawson was barred from the North and South tournament for amateur ineligibility due to ties with a sporting goods firm.
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Spence Brothers
Walter
Leonard
California
Washington
Johnny Dawson
Sporting
Terry Whittling Giants Payroll to 23 Man Limit
In Nashville on April 9, manager Bill Terry planned to trim the New York Giants roster to 23 by trading or releasing at least Joe Malay who may join Toronto or Nashville. He also sent Joe Martin and Al Cucrinello to Nashville, while rookies depart.
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Giants
Nashville, Tenn
Bill Terry
Joe Malay
New York Giants
Hmit
Malay
Toronto
Nashville
Terry
Joe Martin
al Cucrinello
Earl Averill Battles Charley Horse In Indians Lineup
Cleveland Indians center fielder Earl Averill is sidelined by a charley horse and may miss games through Saturday as he recovers. The lingering issue keeps him out of the lineup this week.
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Charley Horse
Earl Averill Kingsport
Earl Averill
Cleveland Indians
Pilots swap as Cronin departs Boston for Washington
In a surprising league shift, Joe Cronin becomes Boston’s infield anchor and manager while Bucky Harris moves from the Red Sox to Washington. Harris, once Washington idol, returns after Cronin’s exit sparks fan reaction as the Senators miss a pennant and slump from seventh place.
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Boston Red Sox
Washington Senators
Tom Yawkey
Boston
Joe Cronin
Bucky Harris
Red Sox
Cronin
Harris
Washington
Bucky
Detroit
Clark Griffith
Sarazen Credits Brilliant Triumph To Simple Life
Gene Sarazen credits his Augusta National Invitational win to returning to a farm life in Connecticut. He said early rising and tranquil surroundings restored his form after nearly two years away from top golf, and he plans to defend his title with a rigorous, farm-based fitness routine. He edged Craig Wood in a 36 hole playoff, finishing at 282, with Wood at 287.
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Alan Gould
Asenciated Press
Avtgqusta
Gene Sarazen
Connecticut
Gene
Fast Brookfield
Conn
Iran
Attle
Agusta
Saraconquer
Craig Wood
Deal
Wood
Rampare
Willie Goggin
Frank Walsh
Henry Picard
Hershey
Nin
Jones
William Lawson Little. Jr
Little
Dutra
Picara
Denny Shute
Cleveland
Pring
Schmeling's Trainer Denies Rift With Jacobs over next fight
Max Machon trainer for Max Schmeling denied rumors of a split with manager Joe Jacobs. He said Schmeling will keep Jacobs as American manager and confirmed plans to fight Paul Uzcudun on July 7 and a potential bout with Max Baer on neutral ground.
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Jacobs
Berlin
Max Machon
Max Schmeling
Joe Jacobs
Max
Joe
Machon
Paul Uzcudun
Max Baer
Ray
America
Cardinals Lose Davis for City Series and Start of NL Season
The St Louis Cardinals will be without catcher Virgil Davis for the remainder of the city series against the Browns and early NL games after suffering a broken finger from a foul tip. Dizzy Dean and Buck Newsom are slated to pitch today as rain is forecast.
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ST. Louis
Cardinals
Virgil Davis
Browns
Dizzy Dean
Buck Newsom
Charlie Root Emerges as Cubs Pitching Answer
In Chattanooga on April A, Charlie Grimm narrowed his search for a fifth Chicago Cubs starting pitcher to Charlie Root. Root allowed three hits in four innings against the Yankees and walked one batter, signaling progress in the trial.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
New York Yankees
Charley Ruffing
Chicago Cubs
Charlie Root
Prayer
Charlie Grimm
Chicago Cub
Mize To Start If He Can Stand Racket This Week
Cincinnati Reds manager Chuck Dressen said Johnny Mize would start the season if he can stand the racket in the six remaining games with the Detroit Tigers. The Reds resumed their series with Detroit as spring training continued.
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Florence,.s
Johnny Mize
Cincinnati Reds
Detroit Tigers
Chuck Dressen
Reds
Pirates Fall Behind as Sox Trim Corsairs 3-2
Oklahoma City April 9 The backsliding Pirates faced Lefty Birkover to regain pace in the windy training series against the Chicago White Sox. The Sox beat the Corsairs 3-2 to narrow the series lead and set a renewed chase for the overall tally.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Pirates
Lefty Birkover
Chicago White Sox
Corsairs
Yesters
Sox
Senators Open Home Stand Against Braves in Rainy Start
Washington Senators prepared for a home bow against the Boston Braves as rain hindered spring training. Manager Bucky Harris planned Henry Coppola to pitch, with Babe Ruth slated for first base for the Braves. Brandt Cantwell and Rhem listed as pitchers.
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Senators
Washington
Lisening
Cal
Bucky
Biloxi
Washington Senators
Boston Braves
Bucky Harris
Henry Coppola
Babe Ruth
Braves
Brandt
Cantwell
Rhem
White Sox Pick Up Cheers Boss Dykes
Oklahoma City April 9 AP Manager Jimmy Dykes of the Chicago White Sox is pleased with the club after a ten day improvement. The Sox shaded their barn storming rivals the Pittsburgh Pirates in the latest series, turning a lopsided 6-1 margin into an eight all draw today.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Jimmy Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Marquette Captain-Elect Ruhado Picked for All Italo Team
Milwaukee April 9 AP reports Marquette basketball captain-elect William Cy Ruhado is selected for an all-Italian section of a mythical national team. The odd, humorous mention notes Ruhado's French tion and fame among sports circles.
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Milwaukee
William
Cy" Ruhado
Marquette University
Jace
Work for Nothing Charleston April 9
A clipped and garbled report from Charleston on April 9 notes an incident involving four automobiles and State Trooper J. M. Johnenn. The brief item appears to describe a parade or convoy incident with unclear details and missing context.
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WORK
Charleston
W. Va
Api—Tt
J. M. Johnenner
Fight Industry Heats Up With Carded Battles
New York April 9 AP reports business climbs as champions defend titles in weighty clashes. Barney Ross meets Henry Woods in Seattle in a 12 round lightweight and junior welter bout. Bob Olin fights John Henry Lewis in San Francisco in a non title ten rounder. Joe Louis targets another win while set to face Philo Carnera in June. Louis also to spar Roy Lazer in Chicago this Friday in a ten rounder.
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New York
Joe Louis
Detroit
Barney Ross
Chicago
Henry Woods
Yakima
Wash
Seattle
San Francisco
Bob Olin
John Henry Lewis
Phoenix
Ariz
Lewis
Olin
Louis
Philo Carnera
Roy Lazer
New Jersey
Spring breeding time urged for game by Guinn
Game Commissioner I T Guinn warns spring is crucial for game birds and animals as they mate and raise young. A favorable season yields large broods and better hunts. farmers should leave nesting cover and burn early grass to promote new growth. Sportsmen should control predators to aid next season.
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I. T. Guinn
Quinn
Campaigon
Crippled Ring Star Cured By Electric Fingers
Don McCorkindale, a South African heavyweight once crippled by a 1933 injury in an American bout, has fully recovered in London. An accountant with alleged electric-finger therapy cured his spinal trouble, reviving his boxing career. He thanks contributors who funded his recovery and offers to refund the donations.
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London
Don McCorkindale
McCorkindale
Win
America
King Levinsky
Save your pennies and they’ll save you in Wisconsin tale
In Kenosha Wisconsin on April 9 AP reports Alwin T Hansen urged people to save pennies. A thief dropped Hansen’s trousers containing his bankroll after a startled response when coins clinked from the pockets through an open window.
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Kenosha, Wis
Alwin T. Hansen
Hansen
Trout Anglers Clash With Bronx Spectators
Fishermen reported 560 trout to the stream near the Bronx yesterday as spectators watched and some fish were released. Many anglers said the crowd frightened the fish, and a few were hooked but then freed.
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Bronx
Hearing in Charleston Delayed as Snow Blocks Route
An order commanding presence in Charleston arrived for a hearing. Johnson drove with three companions through 18 inches of snow to reach the bottom lands where the magistrate announced the case was postponed.
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Minera County
Johnson
Johnenn
Kansan Elected as Tietenburgs Foeman in Ring
Promoters signed the strongest opponent for Herb Tietenburg the Minnesota Tigerman in tonight’s wrestling card. Tietenburg, who beat Young Gene Bowman last Tuesday, will face Charley Kunchen a 200 pound Kansan. Also on the card Joe Gunther Nashville youth versus Don Cortez, a veteran middleweight renowned for his trickery.
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Herb Tietenburg
Minnesota Tigerman
Tietenburg
Gene Bowman
Charley Kunchen
Kitchen
Joe Gunther
Nasville
Don Cortez
Nashville Lad
Reg Lindsay
Dog Prefers Thief's Company to Guarding Coal Pile
Fredericktown reports a watchdog held for a thief then followed him home. Taylor Scott kept a bloodhound to guard his coal pile after thefts continued. The dog slept by the bin but on the second night it disappeared, returning home friendly to anyone who petted it.
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Fredericksburg
Taylor Scott
Scott
Cos
One Type of Cross Used to Stupefy Fish in South Seas
A native South Seas practice uses a fish-stupefying substance called lepid ium piscidium to immobilize fish. The method is described as a traditional tool in local fishing.
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South Seas
Kamakura Daibutsu dates from 1252 statue of Buddha
The Daibutsu of Kamakura, a renowned Buddha image in Japan, dates to 1252. The 50 foot bronze sculpture features silver and gold elements and stands as a major historical artifact.
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Kamakura
Japan
Howell's Sigg at Plate Bot Tiger Scout
Fragmentary clipping references Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds with garbled phrasing about rain washing out games. Mentions manager Mickey Scout Eddie Goosetrees eyes and Alabama football star, lacking clear dates, places, teams, or outcomes.
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Tiger
Florence
G. Cy
Detroit Tigers
Cinnati Reds
Mickey
Eddie Goosetres
Millary
Alabama
Rane
al Elf
Goosetree
Indoor Polo Fatal Accident in New York
A 17 year old Ridgewood student and member of a riding club died after a spill during an indoor polo match between Ridgewood and Pennsylvania College in Brooklyn. He was thrown from the second chukker, landed on his head, and died from probable internal injuries after hospital treatment.
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Ney
Ridgewood
Wood Riding Club
3Pital
Brooklyn
Pennsylvan College
Champio
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