Conn Knocked Out In Thirteenth Round By Louis At Polo Grounds
In New York June 19 Billy Conn of Pittsburgh led Joe Louis early and often at the Polo Grounds before the world heavyweight title was decided in the 13th round when Louis landed five rights and sent Conn to the canvas. The crowd of 54 407 saw Louis win the title by knockout after Conn had led most of the bout. Louis's victory followed a dramatic turn in which Conn appeared to seize the championship before a late rally by the champion. Louis acknowledged Conn's speed and grit while praising the late rally that sealed the outcome.
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Stars Power Veterans as Cubs Dodgers Fall in Key Showdown
Vern Olsen and Hank Leiber paced the Cubs with two home runs as they overwhelmed the Dodgers on five strong hits. Max Lanier shut down the Phillies with six hits. Bob Feller and Hal Trosky led the Indians to a four-hit victory over the Athletics with Trosky delivering two homers. Schoolboy Rowe scattered eight hits to beat the Red Sox as Thornton Lee allowed ten safeties in a White Sox win over the Yankees. Javery’s Braves toppled the Reds with seven-hit pitching as Ott and Elliotte sparked a 11-inning Pirates tie with a homer and a triple.
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National League Yesterday's Results Recap
National League results show Chicago defeating Brooklyn 5 to 1 and St. Louis beating Philadelphia 7 to 3. Boston took down Cincinnati 4 to 2. New York and Pittsburgh battled to a 2 to 2 tie after 11 innings.
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Indians Top Ashland 4-2 In Mountain State League Victory
Cleveland defeated Ashland 4-2 as Don Butter and Don Siegert sparked the offense. Siegert homered in the eighth to seal the win, while Hampton Conn pitched a four hit shutout for Welch Miners earlier. Logan, Bluefield, Huntington and Washington standings noted.
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Dark horse Ed Selfe eyes upset at State Closed Tennis
At Charleston West Virginia on June 14 194X observers forecast a possible upset by 19 year old Huntington dark horse Ed Selfe Jr in the men singles at the 34th State Closed Tennis tournament He beat John Santrock 6 4 6 4 and meets veteran Charley Gore in a third round while defending champion Delos Parsons of Huntington advances, seedings include Tickle Reed Eddie Alcorn Ansel Knotts and others as the field narrows toward the prize.
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Games Today Schedule With Matchups Across Leagues
Brooklyn plays Chicago Highe while French rests. New York meets Pittsburgh McGee as Lanning hosts. Philadelphia faces St Louis Hughes against Gumbert. Chicago visits New York in a seven to four clash with Breuer and Detroit meets Boston Bridges. Cleveland travels to Philadelphia Bagby.
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Promise Conn Return Bout Looms After Devastating Loss
New York June 19 Billy Conn loses to Louis in a dramatic 13th round then plans a September rematch at Yankee Stadium. The bout boosts the boxing scene while Lou Nova awaits a title shot, and reports detail other sports notes and personalities surrounding the heavyweight scene.
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Mother Conn Shows Pluck After Billy Conn Loss
The Pittsburgh tonight reports Mrs. Margaret Cor with courage as son Billy Conn loses to Joe Louis in round 13. Ailing but brave, she stayed by a nursing sister in her bedroom while radios downstairs carried the result. Mary Jane Conn, 20, counted the rounds, showing family resolve in the face of defeat.
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Joe Louis
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Cousins Recall Hope After Boxer’s Loss and Promise
The scene centers on family members including Peggy Ann Conn missing the scene and cheering resilience as Billy telephones home from training camp. He vows to win the title next time and to provide for his mother after the bout with Joe Louis.
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Quality Market topple Rosemont in opening loop game
The Quality Market nine routed Rosemont 5 to 0 at the Athletic field to start the Taylor County Baseball League season. Pitcher Muriel Spencer was wild, allowing three walks and hitting opponents, while Quality Market's Plum earned the win. Minor errors and timely hits helped Rosemont's offense, but Spencer’s control woes doomed the visitors.
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Beaumont Team To Enter Taylor County Circuit
Raymond Swisher decides to enter Beaumont into the Taylor County circuit. The narrative recalls battles and wreckage near Saint-Gandené, Abraham Lincoln’s statue, and Emancipation, ending with a defiant call to defend freedom and resist slavery.
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Rabbit) Swisher
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Dixie Theatre Presents Hands Across the Rockies Return
Dixie Theatre in Columbia screens Hands Across the Rockies featuring hard riding star Bill Elliott in a Wild Bill Hickok adventure. Mary Daily and Dub Cannonball Taylor lead the supporting cast as Elliott rescues a witness forced toward marriage, while the town’s killer plots to silence her testimony.
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Indians Power Blasts A's In Lopsided Win
The Cleveland Indians piled up 17 hits including five home runs to crush the Philadelphia Athletics 14 to 2 as Bob Feller pitched four hits and his 14th win. Cleveland opened a three game lead as White Sox beat Yankees 3-2. Tigers topped Red Sox 5-2, Browns edged Senators 3-2, Cardinals beat Phillies 7-3, Dodgers lost to Cubs 5-1, Braves beat Reds 4-2, curfew tied Giants and Pirates in a long delay.
Wontan Tennis Champion Enters Second Round
Dorothy Bell of Wheeling West Virginia advanced to the second round of the Women s Western Pennsylvania Tennis tournament in Pittsburgh defeating Ruth Bunente of Pittsburgh 6 4 6 1. Bell is the fourth seed and faced Myra Ann Graf of Pittsburgh next.
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Postponement of Tri State Open Golf Tourney
FAIRMONT June 19 The impaired Cedar Rocks club course at Wheeling due to recent rains forced postponement of the first Tri State Open golf tournament until next fall. Reggie Spencer of the Fairmont Field Club announced Spencer is president of the Tri State section of the PGA and said the event was originally set for this weekend.
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Oxford Awards continued from page one
General speaks for FD and returns to the British ambassador in formal attire as chancellor of Oxford. He relays a message to Harvard and Oxford associates about a new symbol of truth. The world scene is noted, and the ceremony is framed as a defense of liberty and civil rights amid ongoing debate.
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Ambassadors Cite Universal Search for Truth Amid War Terrors
The ambassador speaks on unrestricted pursuit of truth across places and creeds. He recalls wartime symbols and notes Britain faced attacks in London, with bombs damaging the House of Commons and Westminster Abbey, seen as symbolic of broader aims.
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