Braddock Seeks Chicago Fight For Louis Bout
Heavyweight champion James J Braddock and manager Joe Gould plan to travel to Chicago to discuss a June 22 title bout with Joe Louis at Comiskey Park Chicago's acceptance and local opposition over a $10 top price are noted Braddock may also be pressured by promoter Joe Foley Madison Square Garden action looms as Braddock must honor a Schmeling bout in New York on June 3 with Max Schmeling
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Joe Gould
Joe Foley
Joe Louis
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New York
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Ilinois House of Representatives
Edward J. Kelly
Louis
Julian Black
Black
Madison Square Garden
Braddocke
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ABC Tourney Opens With Star Bowlers At New York Armory
Thousands filled the 22nd Coast Artillery armory as Mort Lindsey Andy Varipapa and Jim Margie competed in the American Bowling Congress event led by promoter Al Lattin. James Braddock struggled to convert pins and posted a 298 three-game total. The Pabst team of New York led a tight field with 4043 points, while Pastime A C Syracuse held fourth behind a strong showing.
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Detroit
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A. C. Syracuse
Landis weighs April 1 inquiry into Henrich sale
Baseball commissioner Ken Landis set April 1 to probe the Tommy Henrich deal involving Milwaukee and the New Orleans club of the Southern Association. Henrich says he suspects a Cleveland Indians cover up and may seek free agency if substantiated. He wants clarity on ownership and readiness for the big leagues.
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Billy Evans
Boston Red Sox
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Yesterday's Baseball Scores From AP Report
Philadelphia N 1 Brooklyn N 4. Cincinnati N 11 Boston N 10. Detroit A 12 Boston A 2. New York A 6 St Louis 4M 4. Pittsburgh ON 16 Chicago A 12 Chicago N 10. Los Angeles PC 4. Cleveland A 11 Milwaukee CAA 4. Tulsa T 5 St Louis A 0. San Antonio 1 3 Philadelphia CA 12 Baltimore 9 3 House of David Montreal I vs Rochester D cancelled min.
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Country Club Eyes 1837 Season Opening Plans
Country Club outlines 1837 season with stag parties beginning next Thursday April 8. Ground maintenance plans assign committees to teeing grounds and fairways, with a yearlong effort to improve the Holl course. Fred Barber to return as pro. new club store duties. season memberships held open to April 15.
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H. L. Saylor
Bill Plummer
J. S. Colton
E. ©. McKenzie
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H. C. Whaley
Gust Jacobson
W. Li. Weir
Barber
Fred Barber
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H.C. Whaley
Remiar
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Detroit
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Ymen
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Cleveland
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Repeaters Look To Repeat In Handball Title Meet
CIDCAGO April story notes the national A A V handball championship, with defending singles champion Jor Platak advancing from the quarterfinals by beating Lee Goldsmith 2-1 21-2. Doubles champions Joe Gordon and Andy Berry of Los Angeles won their match 21-14 21-20 over Joe Goodreau and John Endswick of Cleveland.
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Jor. Platak
Lee Goldsmith
Long Beach
Calif
Joe Gordon
Andy Berry
Los Angeles
Joe Goodreau
John Endswick
Cleveland
Iroquois Baseball Team Plans Community Meeting
A meeting is called for this evening at the B and B Store for locals interested in reviving a baseball team at Iroquois. Last year’s team entertained well, won most games, and claimed the league championship. Jeally hopes to organize a team for this year. The Newark table tennis championships begin tonight with a strong field led by Laszlo Bellak and Stonda Kolar.
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Newark
N. J
United States
Laszlo Bellak
Hungary
Stonda Kolar
Czechoslovakia
Wizard Of'30 Matched With Hot Favorite At Start
Augusta Ga April 1 On this April fools day the great Bobby Jones had a chance to play the smartest prank in golf Now a Sunday golfer a bit rusty and 13S years old the erstwhile wizard from Atlanta went postward in the fourth annual Augusta national championship Sentimentalists backed him out cold judgment ranked him as one of the longest long shots of a field studded with 46 of the world's greatest sharp sloaters Not Much Chance He hasn't a chance If he should win it would be the greatest upset of years Jones agreed with them. In the three Augustas played thus far Jones had been going from bad to worse in the standings. In 1934 he finished Dth in 35 he was 27th while last year the grand slam king of 1930 came in 33rd. Paired with Jones in the first round was the man who was the hottest favorite of the field Horton Smith of Chicago. Harry Cooper Tops Winner of ten out of three Augustas father was copped by Gene Sarazen the lanky blond was on top of a gate well suited to the 6700 yard par 72 layouts which is strictly a happy hunting ground for a man who can chip and putt. Harry Cooper leading money winner of the winter circuit rated even with Horton in the odds but the smart boys leaned to the ex Joplin chest Other stars in a field of 38 were youn Sem Snead Jimmy Thomson Ralph Guldghi Ky Laffoon Jimmy Hines John Revolta Gene Sarazen Tony Manero Paul Runyan Denny Shute Lawton Little Henry Picard and Bix Ed Dudley home club pro
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Atlanta
Horton Smith
Chicago
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Horton
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Joplin
Youn Sem Snead
Jimmy Thomson
Ralph Guldghi
Ky Laffoon
Jimmy Hines
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Gene Sarazen
Tony Manero
Paul Runyan
Denny Shute
Lawton Little
Henry Picard
Bix Ed Dudley
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Auditorum
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Aaron
College
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Watertown
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Sioux Falls
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Plan for Aberdeen High School unofficial state baseball tourney
Aberdeen officials announced an unofficial state championship high school baseball tournament to be held the week of May 17 at Aberdeen’s new baseball park. The event, open to every bona fide member of the South Dakota state league, aims for at least 16 teams with no entry limit. Cy Holgate, athletic director at Central High, outlined tentative plans and promised letters to schools statewide.
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Aberdeen High School Athletic Association
South Dakota
Cy Holgate
Central High School
Perry Holds Edge Over Bill Tilden
Detroit April 1 Fred Perry English tennis ace held the odd match in five over Big Bill Tilden in their Professional tour today Perry won three straight sets all 6 4 to clinch their five match engagement last night The four ads in Bot ton Monday Tilden victorious the night before at Pittsburgh whipped in seven strive acts last night to Perry s ape and 23 Placements to his adversary s 10 but otherwise his stamina failed him and led to errors.
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Bill Tilden
Detroit
Fred Perry
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Botton
Tilden
Pittsburgh
National Collegiate Boxing Championships Open Tonight
Forty six young men start swinging padded gloves in the 1937 national collegiate boxing championships on the west coast. Twenty one conference champions and several former title holders enter as eight new champions will be crowned across divisions from 115 pounds to heavyweight. The old south provides the largest contingent with 25 boxers, while the southwest and northwest также contribute entries from Arizona, North Dakota, and the far west.
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Sacramento
West Coast
Southwest
Ariyons
University of North Dakota
Northwest
Far West
Wrestling Results From The Associated Prom
Wrestlers from Wilmington to Los Angeles compete in two out of three falls bouts. George Kaverly 215 pounds defeats Hallywood, while Wee Willie Da Wig at 252 pounds loses after a disqualification for slugging. Other matches include Tow Aniieler-Vincent Lopati and Dean Betton with various outcomes and forfeits noted.
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Del
George Kaverly
Hallywood
Wee Willie da Wig
Virginia
Davin
Tow Aniieler
Vincent Lopati
Los Angeles
Big Benet
Aiea Ore
Dean ‘Betton
Ra Bal —Dean
Auditorium purchase for Huron debated by town residents
A column argues for building an auditorium in Huron to boost business and community life. It notes crowding at college games, travel costs for tournament fans, and the lure of hosting state tournaments, plus the appeal of an indoor swimming facility in the new municipal building.
Champs Struggle Early in World Pocket Billiards Tourney
In New York on April 1 Erwin Rudolph Cleveland Ralph Greenleaf Chicago Andrew Fonzi New York and Jimmy Caras Wilmington all slipped in standings after three tourney days with one win and one loss each Caras lost 125-88 to Detroit’s Main ce Camp Rudolph fell 145-82 to Fay Gainer Lauri beat Greenleaf 126-76 Irving Crane Rocheste r and Joseph Diehl Rockford moved into sole lead with one victory each
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Erwin Rudolph
Cleveland
Ralph Greenleaf
Chicago
Andrew Fonzi
Jimmy Caras
Wilmington
Del
Caras
Detroit
Rudolph
Fay Gainer
Vineland
Greantenf
Onofrio Lauri
Brooklyn
Irving Crane
Rochester
N.Y
Youngster
Joseph Diehl
Rockford
Hie
Women Win Laurels as Loudest Fans at Bowling Tourney
Mary Elizabeth Plummer reports from New York on the American Bowling Congress event in Rochester where women, barred from competition, dominate the crowd with vocal support and a growing fluency in bowling terminology. The piece describes three fan types, contrasts with male spectators, and notes the sport’s expanding female following.
New Auto Racing Award Established
Indianapolis Motor Speedway vice-president Meyers announced a new annual award honoring Eddie Edenburn. The trophy will recognize the person connected with auto racing deemed to have contributed most to the sport during the year. Any eligible contributor may win.
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Lorinon
Meyers
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Eddie Edenburn
Indianapolis
Edenburn
Detroit
Harmsworth
Detroit River rap tyathon boat races speed events
A brief note highlights rapidy boat races on the Detroit River alongside numerous other speed events. The snippet emphasizes a lively coastal program with watercraft contests and fast-paced demonstrations attracting spectators.
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