Braddock Louis Ready For Big Push In Chicago
Chicago promoters expect a split weekend buildup for the world heavyweight title bout. Braddock and Louis near final weigh in as plans for the Comiskey Park showdown near completion. Ring setup over second base and elevated seats reach toward capacity as ticket sales top $700,000 with an 80,000 crowd anticipated.
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Wrestling results from St Louis and Kansas City meet
In St Louis Everett Marshall of La Junta Colorado beat Ali Baba of Kurdistan 36:25 after Ali Baba was disqualified. In Kansas City Danno O Ma honey of Dublin defeated Dick Raines of Orange Texas by one fall. Jimmy Coffield of Kansas City defeated Ted Key of Abilene Texas by straight falls.
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Boxing Results From Last Night Headlines
In Indianapolis Barney Ross the world welterweight champion from Chicago knocked out Chuck Woods of Detroit in the fourth round. In Portland Maine Dave Castil Joux of Winslow defeated Eddie Alzek of New York by newspaper decision in a 128% to 133-pound bout.
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Portland
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Eddie Alzek
New York
Yesterday's Stars Hit Parade Leads To Pair Of Wins
George Selkirk of the Yankees slugged a homer and added three singles with two RBIs in a 9-7 victory over the Indians. Jack Wilson and Ben Chapman of the Red Sox anchored a 5-2 win in the opener as Wilson allowed five hits. Chapman's RBI single in the tenth sealed the nightcap 3-2 win. Herschel Martin of the Phillies gathered four singles and three RBIs in a 19-13 victory over the Cardinals.
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Trainers Work Hard On Champ Braddock Louis Fight
Grand Beach Michigan June 18 Ray Arcel and Whitey Bimstein two New York trainers arrive to lead Jimmy Braddock against Joe Louis. Braddock’s corner features a former partnership reconciled, while Louis eyes a heavy gate and payday. Reports estimate Louis’s career earnings near $750 607.76 with several large purses. Braddock remains poor but could approach a millionaire’s fortune with a win or draw. Newsmen anticipate big gates, and the sport’s money flow dominates the scene.
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Track stars target records at NCAA championships
Berkeley June 18 Nearly 300 athletes from 66 colleges opened a two day national collegiate championship with heats aiming at world and NCAA marks. USC favored to win team title thanks to Bill Sefton and Earle Meadows vaulting 14 feet 11 inches. Stanford fields 21 men and could upset the Trojans. Notable entrants include Olympic champions Mearlows Woodruff Towns and Temple’s Eulace Pecock, with Woodruff favored in the 440 and 880 and Pecock dazzling in the 100 yard dash at 9.7 seconds.
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Indians Struggle on Road Trips in Hit-Rossing Season
The Cleveland Indians, once seen as a strong on-paper club, continue poor road form. After a home stand of 11-8, they lost three straight to the Yankees in New York, dropping to a six-win ten-loss road record. Meanwhile the Red Sox surged, beating the White Sox twice and moving within a game of the Indians for the first division. Dizzy Dean struggled as the Phillies beat the Cardinals 13-7 in a rare NL win.
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Milky Way Farms Entry Favored in Rich American Derby
Chicago notes favor Milky Way Farms entrants Case Ace and Mrs Shield as the likely winner of the $25,000 added American Derby at Washington Park. Eagle Pass from Texas is a strong second choice, with Dawn Play and others noted for upset chances in the mile and a quarter race.
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Bitsy Grant Sent From Queens With Shoulder Ailment
Bitsy Grant of Alabama reported quickly recovering from a shoulder problem that forced his withdrawal from the Queens Club tournament. Dr Banks examined him again and non playing Davis Cup captain Walter Plate said his temperature had fallen and hopes rise he can play Wimbledon which opens Monday. The Davis Cup interzone final begins July 17 with the U S facing Germany or Czechoslovakia.
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Bitsy) Grant
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Pollock Seeks Comeback in West Virginia Golf Contests
Jule Pollock of the Wheeling insurance family, famed for state amateur golf titles, may attempt a July comeback at White Sulphur Springs. His last bid stalled after a clash with Earl Neale. Also noted are updates on Babe Barna with Philadelphia Athletics and other state tennis and golf figures amid intercity matches and local claims.
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Glenn Cunningham Poised For Princeton Mile Showdown
Glenn Cunningham returns to Palmer Stadium seeking a repeat in Princeton’s famed mile. Notables Lovelock Bonthron absent, while Sam Romani Venzke and Don Lash loom as threats. Lash aims to challenge Cunningham after strong showings at Penn Relays and national events.
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Box Offices to Follow Crowd for Braddock Louis Fight
Chicago dispatch reports mobile box offices will shuttle around Comiskey Park next Tuesday night to handle ticket demand for the world heavyweight title bout between Jim Braddock and Joe Louis. Five trailers with six windows each will be stationed beyond police lines, while regular Sox boxes stay closed and a sixth trailer provides extra tickets and change.
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Speed Enforcement Under Police Judge Huntington
Police Judge J J Huntington orders patrolmen to enforce speeding laws using plainclothes and non radio vehicles as part of a speed control crackdown. The ruling directs officers to target speeders regardless of vehicle type to curb reckless driving in the city.
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Fountain Lunch Stand Promises Fresh Toasted Sandwiches
A local luncheon stand at Fountain offers toasted sandwiches with salads pastries and coffee. Ice cream is featured and the shop emphasizes quality ingredients from Lillex maker. The ad promotes affordable prices at Grafton Drug Chemical.
How They Stand Yesterday's Results
Yesterday's results show Philadelphia defeating St Louis 13 to 7. Pittsburgh and New York played in rain while Boston met Chicago under rain. Cincinnati and Brooklyn had no scheduled game.
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Brooklyn and Other Matches Featured In Today's Card
American League action listed with Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and New York at Cincinnati among others. Yesterday results include New York over Cleveland and Boston beating Chicago. Reports note labor unrest with CIO influence in West Virginia and Fairmont captive mines amid wage and hours disputes. a vehicle collision injures one and a runaway horse causes Oswego street chaos.
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Slated Games Across Major Cities
Police quoted Mrs Tiernan admitting a plot to kill her daughter Helen and grandson Jimmy to block her marriage to George Christodulus. She allegedly took the children on a picnic near Brookhaven Long Island May 15, cut Helen with scissors, struck her with a hatchet, poured gasoline on clothing, and set it afire, then struck Jimmy with the hatchet.
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C. I. O. 4 backs Blizzard in district 17 race
Labor groups including building trades and metal workers support William Blizzard, vice president and district 17 organizer for United Mine Workers, C I O, in a continuing political item.
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