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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

6

Louis crushes Schmeling in quickest heavyweight KO

Joe Louis, 24, at Yankee Stadium, used a devastating right to the kidneys and a succession of punches to stop Max Schmeling in two minutes and four seconds. Referee counted to eight as Schmeling sagged, trainer Max Machon threw in the towel, and the crowd roared at Louis's decisive revenge knockout. Louis may next face Max Baer in September.

New York Joe Louis Alabama Joe Braddock Max Baer Bronx Schmeling Louis Arthur Donovan Heinrich Dieckhoff Ringsiders Machon Max Machon Donovan Max Ain Germany

Louis Stops Baer in Heavyweight Title Fight

The scene describes Louis delivering a brutal assault on Baer as Max Schmeling is seen at ringside. Baer endures a brutal exchange, while Louis forces a decisive knockout ending Baer’s bid for the title. Schmeling’s future is noted as uncertain, returning to Germany on July 1 amid unclear reception.

Joe Max Louis Teuton Baer Schmeling Germany

Top golfers begin Goodall Invitational in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on June 23 fifteen top pro golfers started the Goodall Invitational Tournament. Ralph Guldahl led a field eyeing a par 71 as they contest 126 holes for a $5,000 prize. Sam Snead shot a course record 66 in the opening round, with Revolta and others also posting 66 as practice continues.

Cincinnati Pi— Ffteen Kenwood Fairway Elmer Ward Ralph Guldahl George Dunlap Sam Shead Johnny Revolta Aad Harry Cooper Jimmy Thompson Gene Sarazen Tommy Armour Ed Dudley Lawson Little Tony Penha Horton Smith

Louis Knocks Schmeling Out in Two Minutes

Berlin reacts as Joe Louis defeats Max Schmeling in under two minutes shocking Germany. Radio broadcasts, tears from Anny Ondra, and mixed blame from German media mark a stunned nation. Louis praised for sportsmanship while critics blame American interests for the defeat.

Berlin Germany Joe Louis Max Schmeling Jett London Anny Ondra Unstr

Joe Louis stops Schmeling in Detroit 1933 fight record

New York heavyweight champion Joe Louis knocks out Max Schmeling in Detroit in 1933 while Les Mor ris outpoints Lloyd Delucchi in San Francisco. The fragment notes an undercard or mix of fight results with locations and scores, indicating a brief boxing roundup.

New York Joe Lewis Detroit Max Schmeling Germany San Francisco Les Mor?ris Minneapolis Lloyd Delucchi

Parsons Quits Tonior Ranks After Mid-Atlantic Win

Huntington teenager Deacon Parsons, fresh from three junior state titles, exits youth divisions after sealing the Mid Atlantic tennis championship with a straight sets win over David Johnson. He enters the West Virginia closed as the No 6 seed. The page also mentions Robert Bensinger winning the boys title in the region and Johnny Folio studying fight films ahead of a title defense in July.

Associated Press Deacon Parsons Huntington Parsons West Virginia David Johnson Washington Follo Studies Robert Bensinger Chandler Brossard Culver Ind Johnny Folio Clarksburg W. Va Webster Springs New York Folio Car Bluefield John Ball Beaver Haskell Fitzpatrick Red Phil Smith Baby Becher

Louis Triumphs Over Schmeling in Quick Knockout

New York dispatch reports Joe Louis overwhelmed Max Schmeling on the ropes and the deck, delivering a rapid victory. The crowd roared as Louis showed dynamite power, while Schmeling failed to employ his crouching attack from the first bout. Financial notes mention minimal profits for ringside spectators and various unrelated incidents surrounding the event.

Yesterday's Stars in Major League Openers

Mel Harder Johnny Humphries and Johnny Allen pitched eight hits in a 3 1 victory over the Yankees Allen four hitter for his second win Sam Chapman had a triple and double driving in two in a 7 1 Athletics win over the Browns Joe Medwick homered and tripled sending three home as the Cardinals beat the Red Sox 4 2 Henry Steinbacher hit safely six times in six at bats for a 16 3 White Sox triumph over the Senators Sam Leslie cleared the bases with a hit in the eighth to drive in the winning runs for the Giants Hank Greenberg highlighted the Tigers 8 3 win with his homer and Vernon Kennedy held the White Sox to eight hits and seven strikeouts.

Mel Harder Johnny Humphries Johnny Allen Indians Harder Humphries Yankees Allen Sam Chapman Athletics Browns Joe. Medwick Cardinals Cards Boston Henry Steinbacher White Sox Tye Senators Sam Leslie Giants Cincinnati Hank Greenberg Vernon Kennedy Tigers Greenberg Kennedy Sox

X ray confirms Schmeling fracture after Louis bout

New York June 29 Max Schmeling suffered a fracture of a vertebral projection on the right side after being knocked out by Joe Louis in the heavyweight title fight last night. Manager Joe Jacobs said the injury came from a right hand punch early in the one round bout. Schmeling went to Polyclinic Hospital after midnight asking for no visitors.

New York Tex Rickard Joe Louis Max Schmeling Schmeling Louis Harlem Yorkville Tommy Farr Max John Roxborough Julian Black Jim Braddock Joe Mgr Jimmy Johnston Louis “Weal Anna Ondra Sthmel Lapis Paul Miékélson Jacks Pete Herman New Orleans Tex O'Rourke Jim Eustace Mike Jacobs Joe Jacobs Max Baer Mr. Baer California Max Schméling Idneys The Daily News Lewis

Indians Take Two Contests From Yankees

The Indians won both ends of a doubleheader from the Yankees as Gehrig's club falls 4 1/2 games back. Bruce Campbell drove in three runs as the red hot Indians stretched their lead while the Red Sox moved past the Tigers with an 8 3 win. The Giants rallied to beat the Reds 6-4, tightening the National League race. Monte Stratton pitched eight effective innings for the White Sox in a 4-1 victory over the Racine team as St. Louis dropped a tight game.

Associated Press Yankees Jake Ruppert Jake Gehrig and Company Cleveland Indians Murderers’ Row Bie Mr. Vitt Yanks Ahothier Igs Aaheneater Gonalty Thalus Bruce Campbell Terry ‘Terriers Monte Stratton White Sox Racine Athletics Howard Mills Louis Browns Ton Wranicke Cubs Phillies Sela

Bluefield Bears Down Logan In High Scoring League Battle

Bluefield outhits Logan and rallies twice to edge the Indians in a Mountain State league game. Franklin and Al Gardella homered for Beckley in a 7-2 win over Welch. Williamson beat Huntington 7-3 as Johnson homered with two on in the eighth.

Bluegray Logan Indians Indians Logan Bluegrays Marshall Franklin al Gardella Beckley Bengals Welch Williamson Colts Huntington Johnson Williamson Bluefield Beckley

Vander Meer Star Profile A Cincinnati Pitcher

A fragmented profile notes Joe Samuel Vander Meer, the double no hitter pitcher from Cincinnati. It describes his height, weight, hair color, and shoes, and mentions his New Jersey ties, Midland Park home, and age disputes. It covers hobbies like fishing, radio, and dancing, plus a look at Lois Stewart, a Scranton connection, and his appearance in a 1933 All American Boy short.

New York Joe Samuel Vander Meer Cincinnati Dack Benny New Jersey Midland Park Jack Benny Jonny Lois Stewart Scranton Johnny John Durham Bae

Recreo Club Wallops Firemen in Opening Inning Outburst

Firemen's team opened strong with three runs but couldn't hold the lead as Recreo Club dominated the game. Harley C. Haller and Russ Long led the offense amid a chaotic, word-scrambled report of the Wednesday athletic clash.

Recreo Club Wallops City, Firemen Harley C. Haller Russ Long Creo Piremén Athletic

Cult TR National League Yesterday's Results

Yesterday in the National League New York topped Cincinnati 6 1 to 1 while Philadelphia defeated Chicago and Cleveland beat New York 8 1. Chicago suffered a 16 3 loss to Chicago and Washington defeated Chicago in another late game. Detroit 8 Boston 3. Various games noted with matchups including New York at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Boston as listed.

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Gotta Texas Sold to Praco in Tyler Sale

Tyler Texas report notes the sale of Gotta Texas to Praco by manager Guy Sturdy of the Tigers baseball team during June. The brief item records a center fielder change and the sale action impacting local sports.

Texas Praco Tyler Guy Sturdy Tigers

Unclear OCR: Tennis match text fragment

Fragmentary OCR reading mentions players such as Charleston and Elkins and a 6-4 6-2 result. Details are garbled with names and locations incomplete, preventing full event reconstruction.

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