Boxing’s fading glory and postwar comebacks flash of hope
Fragments recall classic fighters and a new era as Tommy Farr Firpo Lave Farr and Dempsey loom in memory. Red Ruffing returns to Yankee uniform and Hank Greenberg boosts morale. Notre Dame Ga Tech game slated for Grant Field October 13 with Army Navy contests and Great Lakes rumors swirl about a Joe Louis Billy Conn bout next June amid aging stars.
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Ritz Today and Tuesday at the local cinema lineup
The newspaper lists a series of film showings for the week. Joan Fontaine and Arturo DaCordelia star in Frenchman's Creek on Monday and Tuesday, with Dick Powell and Ante Shirley in Murder My Sweet and Richard Arlen with Elen Drew in Thala My Baby on Wednesday and Thursday. Chas Starrett appears in Wroming Hurt, and Maxia Rosenbloom with Billy Gilbert in Trouble Chagern. Friday features Tex Starrett in Wro ming Hurt, plus a new aerial and The Monster. Saturday brings Tex Rutter in Dead or Alive, Lionel Atwill and George Zucco in Fog Island, plus the 18th chapter of Haunted Harbor. The Blonde From Bronkton and Mrs Boyd in Texan Masquerade are also shown.
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Air Trail Inns May Replace Taverns
Cleveland report on a postwar trend toward air trail inns for private flyers. The Ernsbergers near Norwalk opened a landing strip at their farm and hosted a quiet lunch on the porch, illustrating a new country inn concept designed for convenient air travel.
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Sixth Place Browns Take Doubleheader Over Senators
Washington loses three games in the standings as Detroit defeats the Yankees 9-4. Stubby Overmire wins for the Tigers on the road, while Red Ruffing returns for Philadelphia. Bobo Newsom earns his second win in a row for Chicago, and Randy Heflin pitches well for Boston as Seerey hits a two run homer. Cleveland beats Boston 3-2, Chicago extends its AL lead with a comeback, and St Louis shuts out Boston 20 to none as Brecheen dominates. Tom Sears of Brooklyn goes the distance in an 8-4 win over Pittsburgh.
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Standings And Schedule Across Leagues In One Report
National League games include New York 3 Chicago 4 and Brooklyn Pittsburgh 4 Boston 0. American League matchups Detroit 9 New York 4 Cleveland 4 Boston 2 Chicago 6 to 1. Southern Association results feature Atlanta 1 Memphis 0 and Chattanooga 13 Little Rock 6. A note on power noise mentions two blade airplane propellers emitting higher wattage than most continuous devices except some signaling gear.
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Local eatery opens with crowds and meals served
Patrons flocked to a new dining spot as crowds from Cleveland Toledo Columbus and Sandusky joined locals. The owners reported serving 15 meals in the first week and planned to advertise further to draw more customers.
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Feller Still Good With Third Pitch in Great Lakes
Bob Feller, former Cleveland pitcher and current manager of the Great Lakes team, continues to work the third strike with pace. The legendary strikeout king for the junior circuit remains effective against batters, whiffing many for a solid showing as his club competes.
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Cubs announcer Mixup Sparks World Series Talk
CHICAGO Pat Piper, longtime voice for Chicago Cubs games at Wrigley Field, hints the team could reach the World Series while misnaming ticket sales for the first series in July and August. He joked about the intended opponent and date, revealing a lighthearted record of misstreet confusion during a broadcast.
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Sooner Coach 1-A Norman
Oklahoma football coach W G Dubl Woolen will not work with the squad this summer as he is reclassified by his draft board and must report for service in three weeks.
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Playing A Hunch Pays Off At Garden State Park
Philadelphia AP report notes Cy Peterman of the Philadelphia Inquirer wagering on Russian Action in the first race. The horse won, paying $49.50 to win on a $2 bet, marking Peterman’s first 1943 visit to Garden State Park.
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Lamotta to Meet Robinson in August Bout in Chicago
Promoter Jack Kearne announcedSoltin Jake Lamotta of New York signed to fight Ray Sugari Robinson of New York in a 12 round bout in Chicago this August. Robinson has yet to sign but expected to commit soon.
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Runyan Captures Virginia Beach Open Golf Test
Paul Runyan former PGA champion and ex pro at White Plains North Carolina won the first annual Virginia Beach open with rounds of 72 71 and a total of 143. He is stationed at Norfolk Training Station.
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British Heavyweight Seeks World Title
British heavyweight hopeful seeks the world crown in a homegrown bid. Downe and Weink Ty square off with London, backed by a railroad worker faction, as odds favor Woodcock. Tottenham prices rise to 42 dollars ringside. A New York promoter links to Chilean contender Arturo Godoy for the winner.
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Zivic Loses Bout Fueled Retirement Talk
Former welterweight champion Fritz Zivic of Pittsburgh, after 15 years in boxing, announced plans to retire again following a ten round decision loss to Rat McDowell in New Orleans. McDowell from Dallas built an eight to one lead, with Zivic admitting the end may be near despite earlier hopes to reclaim a world title.
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Vols Defeat Mobile With Six-Hit Game
Varsity baseball report: Tennessee Vols beat Mobile Bears 41 in Atlanta scoring on a six hit game. Muters credited with win, Kinney and Meropy added power. looks for next matchups as Chattanooga and New Orleans notes appear in same column.
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