Louis Farr Title Fight Faces Box Office Doubt
New York reports show Joe Louis and Tommy Farr nearing their world heavyweight title defense with low public interest and an expected gate around 200000 dollars. Promoter Mike Juccs rules out Schmeling rematch this year as training continues amid tense atmosphere and hopeful local anticipation.
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Joe Louis
Tommy Farr
Joe
Louis
Pompton Lakes
N. J
Farr
N. J. Headquarters
Mike Juccs
Max Schmeling
Jimmy Braddock
Shanghai
Tommy
Steele Advances In Net Tourney At Aberdeen
Emmett Steele of Madison presses toward a third consecutive all Dakota championship as he advances to the finals in junior singles and reaches the men’s quarterfinals. He teams with Swan to reach the men’s doubles semis, while Kaske, Bauer, and other locals reach key rounds amid ongoing play in Aberdeen.
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Madison
Aberdeen
Emmett Steele
Madison Star
John Fitzgibbon
Sioux Falls
Irving Kaske
Kaske
Fargoan
Goode McHose
Joe Swan
Claude Johnson
Watertown
Bill Brusel
Gordon Nashald
Jamestown Youth
Dick Bauer
Swan
Bauer
Jack Rolland
McHors and
Wooledge
Parga
Pitaribban
Johnson
Seite
Larson
Fuller
Fargo
Aberle
Hart
Seitz
R. Bekken
Jamestown
Baseball association results from St Paul and Iowa leagues
Yesterday's games featured Cooper and Grouch in St Paul with pLB i Aan 3 eacock and Phillips and Kimball, Presmell ending. Brenzel, Birk ofer and Reiber, NN League Waterlog 5 Davenport 1. Cedar Rapids 11 Des Moines 3.
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Cooper and Grouch
St Paul
Phillips
Kimball
Presmell
All Star Softball Series Opens Tonight in Huron
Myers Corner regional champions prepare for state tournament in Sioux Falls Sept 5 and 6. An all star team from area clubs joins the series to raise funds for travel, with 10 cent admissions going to the regional titlists. Games start at 3 15 on the Armour diamond, Friday and Sunday.
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Myers Corner
Armour Diamond
Huron
Myers Comet
Otto Werner
Weyland
Armour Packer
Sustara
Jim Sorenson
Myers Comer
Slabber
Werner
Alloetar
Stevens
Koski
Boyle
CCC Gamp
Ochsner
Nelson and Floss
Armour Packers
McDonald, Collins and Heyer
Metz Bakers
Leh
Security National
Korton
Catton and Leder
Huron Grocers
Trouble Makers Appear in A A Pennant Race
CHICAGO Aug 27 The giant Kier menace strikes the American Association pennant battle as Toledo Minneapolis and Columbus stumble. Johnny Rizzo homered for a 5 4 Red Birds win over Kansas City Morton Cooper Gils and Firchota held ten safeties. Milwaukee edge Toledo 10 3 in a 14 hit affair. Indianapolis downed Minneapolis 4 3 while St Paul defeated Louisville 13 5 with a ninth inning surge.
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Kier” Menaee
Toledo
Minneapolis
Columbus
Johnny Rizzo
Red Birds
Kansas City
Minneapolia
The
Birds
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Joe Gils
Firchota
Milwaukee
Brewers
Indianapolis
Millers
Charley ‘Wagner
Spa
St. Paul
Louisville
Saints
Here's How To Shoot That Ace at North Hills Club
Milwaukee golf note recounts Sid Greve attempting to ace the 161 yard Utth hole at North Hills Club on his 168th round. He predicts an ace at 166 on the 168th try as companions listen to his odds and story unfolds amid a casual foursome.
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Milwaukee
Sid
Legless Athlete Begins Long Swim
Charles Zimmy an Ingresa swimmer set out in the Hudson River toward New York City to swim non stop. He aims to cover the 15 mile tip in nearly a week and will not leave the water until reaching the George Washington ridge while a 40 foot meteor cruiser accompanies him and he plans to sleep in daytime in brief one hour intervals on his back.
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Albany
Charles Zimmy
Ingresa
Hudson River
New York City
Zimmy
George Washington Ridge
German Netsters Eye Doubles Title
Baron Gottlied von Cramm and Heinrich Henkel, Germany's Davis Cupists, arrive at Longwood to test American balls and pursue the national doubles crown held by Donald Budge and Gene Mako. They note the American ball is faster and lighter than the European ball, unfamiliar to them.
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Masa
Baron Gottlied von Cramm
Heinrich Henkel
Germany
Donald Budge
Gene Mako
von Cramm
Henkel
Longwood
Redfield Softballers Enter State Tourney
Redfield's softball team qualified for the state tournament at Sioux Falls with regional play scheduled for August 28. Canova's baseball team defeated the Canovas on the L. Li diamond in a ragged game with errors by both sides.
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Siant Falls
Clark
Faulk
Spink
Sian
Pete Holwate
Util
Canova L. L
Canova
Canovs
L. Li
Canova LL
Canova Juntas
Miller
M. Duxbury
Bat Boy Causes No Hit Bid Fumble in Lynchburg Game
In Lynchburg Virginia on August 24 Billy Roberson a VMI athlete pitched for a Lynchburg pro team while Ashboro NC batsman aimed for his second no hit. The Bat Boy sent to plate by Ashboro manager ducked and Roberson’s pitch hit the bat producing a miscue that ruined the no hitter as a single was credited.
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Lynchburg
Billy Roberson
Virginia Military Institute
Lynchburg Hemis
Ashboro
N. C
Roberson
Favorites Remain In Women's Western Golf Play
In St Paul the 27th annual Women's Western Golf Tournament began with most favorites advancing. Opal Hill set a course record 65 in qualifying, while Muriel Veatch 83 and Dorothy Traung 74 led a strong field. Marion Miley and Shirley Ann Johnson posted high showings as Patty Berg and others also qualified for match play.
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ST. Paul
Opal Hill
Hill
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
E.F. Cary
St Paul
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
Texas
Virginia Ingram
Chicago
Canova Nine Bags Win Over Howard on Local Diamond
Canova pitcher E Grimme limited the Howard Red Sox to five hits and a 6 to 4 victory. The game featured strong defense with only one error by each side. Howard’s Stock Yough and Schnider led the offense, while Canova’s Grimms and T Miller contributed key hits and runs in a well played contest.
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Howard Canova
E. Grimme
Howard Red Sox
Howard
LY Bite
Stock
Yough
Golfers Tee Off In Towa Open Tourney in Des Moines
In Des Moines on August 4 a large field from seven states began the Iowa Open at the Hye perion course. Clarence Yocksy the defending champion, and a list of favorites including Pat Sawyer of Minneapolis Pat Willcox of Norfolk Neb and Art Bielugraber of Glue City headline the opening lap for the championship in this 63-hole grind.
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Des Moines
Clarence Yocksy
Ciger
Pat’Sawyer
Minneapolis
Pat Willcox
Norfolk
Art Bielugraber
Glue City
Open Country Club Plans City Golf Tournament Next Week
Definite plans for Huron's seventh annual citywide golf tournament were shaped at a committee meeting led by Dr. HL Saylor. Practice rounds run Aug 30 to Sept 3 with six free rounds included in a one dollar entry. Women’s bracket possible if eight players register, with same privileges as men. Registration due Sept 3 for qualifying pairings. finals set for Sept 12 with 36 hole championship tests.
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Huron
HL Saylor
Fred Barber
Toursey
Publicana
N. W
Dick Hannen
Attractive Trips For U Gridders
Vermillion August 24 The 25 University of South Dakota Coyotes will travel for two major football games this fall under Coach Harry Gamage. After a Friday night game with Marquette in Milwaukee October 8 they will attend NorthwesternMichigan in Evanston October 9 and on the return from Louisiana Tech will attend the Texas Christian Southern Methodist game in Fort Worth November 21. Gamage notes trips reduce class work conflicts as plans include visits with points of interest for the squad, stressing educational value of travel alongside football.
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Vermillion
South Dakota Coyotes
Harry Gamage
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Coyotes
Northwestern Michigan
Evanston
Louisiana
Louisiane Tech
Texas Christian
Southern Methodist
Fort Worth
Milwauket
St Louis
le Leisniversity
University of North
Sioux Falls Holds To Slender Lead
Sioux Falls maintained a slim lead in the Nebraska State Baseball League by winning the second game of a doubleheader 3-1 after an opening loss to Norfolk 4-0. Mitchell pounded out 15 hits to top Grand Island 5-4 as Beatrice dropped to fifth with a 13-10 loss to Fairbury.
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Associated Press
Sioux Falls
Norfolk
Mitchell Big Guns
Grand Island Cardinals
Kernels
Beatrice
Fairbury
Arnald
Giob
Anderson
Brandon
Jacobsen
Gibb
Wammer
Giants Open Home Stand Ahead of crucial West swing
The Giants host a key eleven game stretch starting with a two game set against the Cubs as New York fights to improve a home record that trails their road performance. Charley Grimm’s Bruins hold a four game lead while Ripper Collins may return soon for Chicago, boosting playoff hopes. Bertell Castleman and Leslie are listed as questionable.
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Terrymen
West
Tor
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Charley Grimm
Bruins
Carl Hubbell
Chicago
Reds
Pirates
Ripper Collins
Giants
Dick Bertell
Slick Castleman
Sam Leslie
Leaders Keep Pace In Western League
In Des Moines on August 24 Waterloo and Cedar Rapids won to keep a tight race for first place. Waterloo defeated Davenport 5 to 1 while Cedar Rapids topped Des Moines 11 to 3, maintaining a slim gap with the lead.
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Des Moines
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines Demons
Omaha Juniors Win Western Sectional Title in Legion Junior Base Ball
Omaha Neb defeats rivals to claim the western sectional title in the American Legion Junior Baseball tournament. The victory advances Omaha toward the southeastern sectional and a shot at the finals in New Orleans.
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Omaha
Okla
Neb
American Legion
New Orleans
Weather Hampers Golf Amateurs In Qualifying Round
In Portland Oregon rain and wind hampered the national amateur golf tournament qualifying round at Alderwood Country Club. Arthur Doering of Chicago and Frank Strafaci of Brooklyn led with one under par. A large field of 171 started, with eight failing to finish and many posting high scores in tough conditions.
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Qre
Aus
Arthur L. Doering
Chitage
Frank Strasaci
Brooklyn
Doering
Strafaci
Alderwood Country Club
Eddie Bogan
Ray Billows
Poughkeepsie
Harry Givan
Seattle
Robert Babich
Rochester
Minn
Roger Kelly
Los Angeles
Mat Palacio, Jr
San Rafael
Calif
Johnny Fischer
Cincinnati
Stil Im
Johnny Goodman
Omaha
Faverie
Chick Evens
Chicago
Jesse Guilford
Boston
Ross Sommerville
London
Francis Ouime
Evans
Evi
Guilford
Sommerville
Jack Werland
Gus Moreland
Peoria
Walter Emory
Oklahoma
Charley Yates
Atlant
Reynolds Smith
Dallas
Scotty Campbell
Donald Moe
Marksmen Shoot At Third Titles In Grand American
At Vandalia on August 24, Joe Heistand of Hillsboro and Mrs Lela Hall of Strassburg led a field in Grand American clay target events as five championships were decided. Heistand won the men's crown for a third straight year with 199 of 200, while Mrs Hall claimed the women’s title with 191 of 200. Hale C. Jones of Wood River set a 100 straight in the Champion of Champions race, then defeated three others in a two-target shootoff. Other winners included the Hess couple of Philadelphia with 383 of 400, Stanley Meadows 98 of 100, Rugy Etchen 95 of 100, and E. E. Daniels 185 of 200.
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Joe Heistand
Hillssora
Lela Hall
Strasturg
Hiestand
Mra. Hili
Hale C. Jones
Wood River
Pred W. Hess
Philadelphia
Stanley Meadows
Des Moines
Rugy Etchen
Wichida
Kan
E. E. Daniels
Birmingham
Mich
York Hits Fast Home Run Clip
DETROIT Aug 2 Rudolph Prog Jon York the big Detroit Tiger who plays five or six positions is hitting at a rapid rate and has two circuit drives in GT games while Joe DiMaggio leads in 208 games. Yorks batting average is about 21% managers and teammates say he is no flash in the pan and expect him to reach major league home run hitting soon.
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Rudolph
Jon York
Detroit Tiger
York
Joe DiMaggio
Yankee
Dang
Chicago
Louis
Mickey Cochrane
Tigers
Yankees
Red Sox
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Cochrane
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