Godoy Seeks Upset in Louis Title Bout at Yankee Stadium
Arturo Godoy of Chile challenges Joe Louis for the world heavyweight title in a 15 round rematch at Yankee Stadium. Odds are 5 to 1 against Godoy, but experts see a tougher bout as Louis defends his crown in a vengeful, confident duel. Godoy enters in strong form and with belief he can endure Louis power, while Louis seeks another convincing victory before a potentially brutal finish.
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Championship Fight Facts And Figures
The bout is a 16 round world heavyweight title match between champion Joe Louis of Detroit and challenger Arturo Godoy of Iquique Chile at Yankee Stadium New York. Main bout at 8 p m CST with preliminaries at 6 30 p m. Expected attendance about 40000 with a $150000 gate. Referee and judges to be appointed by the New York State Athletic Commission. Forecast fair and cooler weather.
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Brooklyn DA Opens Probe Over Medwick Beating By Ex Teammate
Brooklyn District Attorney William O'Dwyer reviews potential civil and criminal angles after Joe Medwick, the Dodgers star, is struck by Bowerman of the Cardinals. The inquiry follows tensions between players and limited public support from Baseball's top office as headlines note the incident. Meanwhile minor league action includes Indianapolis, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and St Paul games with late-season shifts and individual performances shaping the standings.
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Phillies and Cubs split twin bill in Detroit and St Louis
In a day of varied results several teams posted wins and losses. Philadelphia beat Detroit 6 to 2 in nine innings while Detroit rebounded 9 to 6 in another. Cleveland routed Washington 9 to 0, and St Louis defeated Brooklyn 8 to 2. Pittsburgh knocked off Boston 8 to 5 as Milwaukee and Kansas City split, and the American Association saw Indianapolis and Minneapolis both win. Western League games featured Worthington overcoming Sioux City 10 to 7 while Sioux Falls beat Worthington 7 to 2.
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Schooner Beers Defeat Crippled Myers Team 9 3
The Schooner Beers beat the Myers Yellowjackets 9 to 3 at Ravine Park to strengthen their bid for the Huron City League title. Pitcher Frank Winters earned a seven hit shutout over six innings as Schooner Beers tallied seven runs in a third and fourth inning burst.
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Five Team D Ball Loop Formed At Redfield
Five softball teams form a loop in Redfield with Texas Standard Oil National Tea Baseman Produce from Redfield and Jean from Zell. Redfield teams schedule games Monday and Friday while Zell plays one game here each Wednesday. National Tez beat Standard Oilers in the opener.
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Yesterday's Stars Lead Victories Across League
Walt Judnich of the Browns hit a two run homer and a bases loaded single to spark a win over the Red Sox. Johnny Allen of the Indians allowed eight scattered hits and drove in a run with a double against the Senators. Thornton Lee of the White Sox shut out the Yankees 1 0 with seven solid innings. Buck Newsom and Schoolboy Rowe combined for strong pitching as the Tigers swept a doubleheader from the Athletics.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Notes
Baseball leaders listed for the American and National Leagues include Danning and Moore leading batting in the NL with .344 and 60 hits for Danning New York and McCormick Cincinnati. Melton New York 6-1 and Fitzsimmons Brooklyn 5-1 top the pitching. In the AL Radcliff St Louis .386 and McCosky Detroit .360 pace batting, Williams Boston 48 runs, Cramer Boston 77 hits, Foxx Boston 16 home runs, Trosky Cleveland 16.
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Texaco Bank D Ball Game Postponed With Pitcher Absent
The Texaco Northwest Bank softball game at Ravine Park is postponed to next week after Bankers staff report that pitcher Claire Gillespie will be unavailable. Tomorrow Armour Stars face the Bankers at 6 30. The Texacos will instead play Hitchcock town team tonight on their open date.
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Huron Juniors Defeat Springs in Twilight Baseball Game
Huron's American Legion junior team beat Wessington Springs juniors 5 to 1 at Jerauld County on Wednesday. Dilley and Jensen led offense with nine hits against Erickson, while Emerson limited Springs to three hits and allowed two early runs. Huron scored two in the first, two more in the second, and Emerson shut down the Springs offense after the first inning.
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Postmasters Approved in South Dakota
Washington confirms South Dakota postmasters Helen Himebaugh at Custer Edward McMahon at Beresford and Les Craney at Watertown. The Senate action broadens county postal leadership.
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Girls Organize Six-Team Central South Dakota Softball League
Central South Dakota girls softball league formed in Harrold with teams from Blunt Gettysburg Pierre Ft Pierre and Harreld. Chris Zoller named president J W Minder secretary treasurer. Possible addition of Onida or Lebanon to reach six teams. Schedule set for Tuesday evenings at seven with 60-foot bases and 40-foot pitching distance. Regular season ends with a championship tournament.
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Dodgers and Cards fight as pennant race tightens
Brooklyn Dodgers win 8-3 over St Louis Cardinals to stay tied for first in the National League with Cincinnati as Ducky Medwick looms large over the game. A Dodgers manager and Cards catcher clash erupted into a fist fight in the third inning amid tense play. Pirates beat Bees 5-1 in Boston. Browns top Red Sox 6-4 behind Walt Judnich as Yankees shut out by Thornton Lee 1-0. Tigers split doubleheader, gain sole second place with 5-4 and 9-4 wins. Indians beat Senators 4-1.
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Harrold Girls Rout Pierre Team In Clinic Game
Harrold's women’s softball team defeated Pierre 36 to 10 on the Blunt diamond Tuesday evening in a game played as a clinic on playing rules. The Harrold squad produced 21 hits including three home runs, and led from start to finish as Gettysburg Ft Pierre and Blunt members observed for a league organization meeting.
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McCoy Likely Prospect To Succeed Conn At Light Heavyweight
New York reports focus on Al M Cox as the likely successor to Billy Conn after Conn’s slump. Louis Godoy defeats are noted with Fighting Selections, while misty references tie in Dick Walsh and Joe Medwick amid baseball chatter.
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Redfield Juniors Sweep Groton in Weekend Wins
Redfield junior team defeated Groton 6 to 4 on Saturday at Rockham flatment and 6 to 1 on Sunday. Carter fanned sixteen for Redfield, while Groton managed four hits and six errors. Redfield's roster includes Carter Lothrop Ziegler Lloyd Tubandt Dobratz Pribble Miesen Reeber Compton Sneveltin with Lothrop as manager.
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