Huron to Host Double Boxing Show At State Fair Grounds
The American Legion hosts a two bill boxing night at the State Fair grandstand in Huron. Billy Weir returns to face Al Brown of Broadland in eight rounds while Tony LeClair of Virgil meets Jerry Leahy of Watertown in eight rounds. Cotton versus Lee Hughes opens the card in four rounds along with Jack Keith facing an unnamed foe in four rounds. The Phillips twins also appear in a preliminary. Tut fight is postponed with plans for a July 4 appearance depending on opponent availability.
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Wagers Mount as Epsom Derby Draws Record Pool
Epsom Downs Eng June 4 The Derby draws massive wagers as English racing fans and pools tally huge sums in London Calcutta and other pools. Some 31 top three year olds prepare for the mile and a half test with Viscount Astor Cragadour among early favorites as crowds flood into the village.
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Baseball schedule shows AL and NL matchups today
The day's slate features American League games Detroit at Philadelphia, Chicago at New York, Cleveland at Boston, St. Louis at Washington, and Boston at Cincinnati in the National League plus Brooklyn at St. Louis and New York at Chicago. American Association games include Toledo at Indianapolis, Columbus at Louisville, St. Paul at Kansas City, Minneapolis at Milwaukee, and Western League matchups Oklahoma City at Wichita, Tulsa at Topeka, Omaha at Denver, and Des Moines at Pueblo.
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Spohrer
Taylor Donahue
Emer
Sukeforth
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Kansas City
Indianapolis
Omaha Aera
Canzoneri to Meet Fernandez in Outdoor NY Bout Tonight
Tony Canzoneri, former world featherweight champion now a junior lightweight, faces Ignacio Fernandez of the Philippines in a 10 round outdoor bout at Queensboro Stadium. Canzoneri is the 8 to 5 favorite, promising the metropolitan season’s first major outdoor clash.
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Yesterday's Results in American Association Games
Scores from St Paul 7 Kansas City 4. Minneapolis 4 Milwaukee 7. Toledo 53 Indianapolis 2. Columbus 5 7 Louisville 4. Western Teamna eee Tulsa 6 Topeka 4. Omaha . Des Moines 8. Pueblo 1 Denver 6. Oklahoma City at Wichita postponed due to storm damage.
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Wichita
Gorilla Jones Stops Al Mello in Akron Bout
Gorilla Jones, from Boston, defeated Al Mello of Lowell in Akron by decision over eight rounds. Jack McVey of New York outpointed Osk Till of Buffalo in Pittsburgh in a ten round contest.
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New York
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Upright Swing Leads to Pivot in Golf Lesson
Daily golf lesson notes an upright swinger as a pivoting, orthodox, graceful, and low-sway player. The description highlights the body turning to face the hole and the club-head completing about three-fourths of its swing, with the ball contacted cleanly from behind as it reaches the ball.
Old time boxing notes mix gossip and nostalgia
The column recalls era changes in boxing from fashion to training camps, mentions Dempsey and Puggy, and nods to Godfrey and Byrne with scattered remarks on fighters and public interest in old days versus modern publicity. The piece blends humor, critique, and snapshots from Pennsylvania and Louisville boxing circles.
Dempsey to Decide on Possible Comeback Today
Los Angeles reports say former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey to decide this afternoon if he will return to boxing. Gene Nor Mile, sponsor for the Agua Caliente offer, describes the deal as the biggest money Dempsey has ever faced. Dempsey hints he will fight again if the money and opponent are right.
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Jack Dempsey
Gene Normile
Dempsey
Agua Caliente Corporation
Normile
Dempsy
Dempsey Leaves Fugazy Col a Contract Menace in Garden Plans
New York boxing writers weigh Dempsey withdrawal from the Dempsey Fugazy Cole firm once aimed to outdo Madison Square Garden. Dempsey reportedly received a 50000 dollar retainers and a large profit share but claimed partners lacked an arena for his fights. Sugar Bill Garey then outsmarts Fugazy in Garden leadership questions.
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Ed Cole
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McDonald Shuts Out McCook Twice In Nebraska League
McDonald of Norton clubs hurler shines as he blanks Mc Cook in a doubleheader, 6 to 0 and 4 to 0, allowing only three singles in each game as the Nebraska state league season features iron man pitching.
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Norton Club
Millers Rally as Karr fuels 21 7 Victory Over Milwaukee
Minneapolis builds lead in the American Association with a 21 to 7 win over Milwaukee. Spencer Karr belted five hits in seven at bats to spark the attack while Cobb and Brillheart struggled as the Millers surged past their rivals. Kansas City drops, Saint Paul loses ground in a day of heavy hitting and pitching woes. Bud Parmalee limited Indianapolis to five hits in Toledo’s 6 to 2 win, as Louisville faltered in the ninth.
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Famed Boxer Wilfred Dismisses Future Plans
The subject hints that he may retire or rethink fighting after recent conversations. He notes uncertainty about his next steps and displays openness to discussions about business gains. He remains ready to listen if approached with serious offers or proposals.
Fights Last Night Power Moments In New York Cincinnati
New York fighter Leo Williams knocked out Karry Fay of Louisville in the fifth round. In Cincinnati Tuffy Griffith from Sioux City stopped Billy Preas of Grand Rapids in the first round.
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Cleo Williams
Karry Fay
Louisville
Cincinnati
Tuffy Griffith
Sioux City
Billy Preas
Grand Rapids
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