Louis Dominates Carnera in 6th Round Knockout
Joe Louis, 21, from Detroit, stops Primo Carnera in the sixth round before 60,000 fans, knocking down the Italian three times and signaling a rise as boxing’s top draw. Promoter Mike Jacobs outlines a fall bouts plan with Max Baer and potential opponents as Louis eyes pace fights.
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Alan Gould
Associated Press
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Detroit
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Carnera
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Louis
Arthur Donovan
Prim
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Tex Rickard
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Jack Doyie
Peter Jackson
Sam Laneford
Joe Gould
Stce Dempsey
Gene ‘Tunney
Baer
Donovan
Ottawa-Al Mercier Versus Springfield Match Ends In Draw
Wrestling card from last night reports one fall apiece between Ottawa Al Mercier at 210 pounds and Springfield Mass competitor Wren with Tom Alley at 206 pounds from Australia.
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Wren
Tom Alley
Australia
Bravehurler Incomeback Brings Braves Victory
Dan McFayden, once with the Red Sox and Yankees, returns to form with the Boston Braves. He leads a pitching surge, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 7 to 6 as part of a dominant stretch since joining the Braves on June 13. The afternoon also features Giants and Cubs splitting a doubleheader, Paul Dean breaking a losing streak, and other NL and AL results. Ran McKinney of Grafton High emerges as a leading candidate for Davis-Elkins coaching post, with age-old doubts over commitment and past success noted.
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Washington Senators
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Ran McKinney
Grafton High
Davis-Elkins College
Scarlet Hurricane
Clare Abbott
Fairmont Times
Linside
Cam Henderson
Elkins
McKinney
Cam
Hurricane
Davis and Elkins
Harlem Celebration As Louis Beats Carnera
New York woke to a dawn celebration of Joe Louis knockout of Primo Carnera. Harlem and Detroit roared in revelry with New York police guarding Lenox Avenue while locals and Louis’ friends flaunted badges and cheered into sun-up. Riders, maids, drivers and chorus girls joined a night of bedlam with sirens and drums filling the streets.
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Perry Opposes Hines in Wimbledon Second Round
At Wimbledon the All England Championships moved to the second round in men's singles as Wilmer Hines of Columbia faced defending champion Fred Perry in a tough assignment. Sidney Wood played G E Godsell, Gene Mako met Jiro Yamagishi, Johnny Ryan faced M Smith, and Donald Budge took on Max Bertram. Helen Wills Moody, former African champion, advanced with a 6 0 6 1 victory over Mlle Baumgarten.
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Columbia
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Sidney Wood
New York
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Gene Mako
California
Jiro Yamagishi
Japan
Johnny Ryan
Philadelphia
M. Smith
Norway
Donald Budge
Max Bertram
South Africa
Stiff Battle Fails to Shake Two Golf Stars
Chicago June 26 Helen Hicks and Babe Didrickson faced strong opposition as they opened the western women's open tournament. Hicks needed a quarter final win over Lucille Robinson Des Moines to reach the semis while Didrickson had to oust Mrs. L. H. Selz Chicago. Didrickson impressed a large gallery with flashes of brilliance though she showed some wobbliness in spots as she routed Mrs. Robert I. Bullard Springfield MA 6 and 5.
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Babe Didrickson
Enserner
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Miss Hicks
Lucille Robinson
Des Moines
L. H. Selz
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Ward and California duel for speed title at Olympic club
Willis Ward of Michigan, a versatile athlete in sprints hur dles high jump broad jump javelin throw and shot put, is to face a strong California field at the Olympic club in San Francisco as Yankees hope to repeat. The contest shapes a key championship test with Ward among the top performers nationally.
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Two Night Walk-Off Homers Spark Minor League Thrills
McGhee of Beckley and Grazies of Huntington delivered walk-off homers in ninth inning as Beckley beat Zanesville 6-5 and Huntington topped Akron 4-3 in night baseball. Charleston dropped a 4-3 12 inning loss to Dayton while Johnstown pounded Portsmouth 17-8 with 24 hits. Tonight’s games list Huntington at Akron and others.
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Love Drug Team Crushes M C A Softball Rival
The league leading Love Drug team defeated M. C. A. 8 to 2 on Athletic Field with ace pitcher Grow for the druggists shutting down the opposition. Bernie Lane relieved Lobis after early runs. Chet Blue hit a long home run as the hosts plan next Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on the Field House diamond against A. P. Market, a Harrison County rival. A fund drive will back the Grafton softball league during the game featuring Clarksburg star Alex Cava.
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