Odds On Louis to Win Drop As Title Fight Time Nears
New York reports a late surge of interest in the Louis Galento title bout and expects over 400000 dollars in gate receipts at Yankee Stadium. Louis, in prime condition at about 202 pounds, carries a weight edge of nearly 30 pounds over Galento, who is shorter with heavier, stubbier arms. observers largely foresee a knockout by Louis within three to five rounds.
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Yussel) Jacobs
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Tony Gory
Tony to Get London Boat Fight Hype Review
Promoter plans a London bout for Galento and Louis after their United States clash. Odds bet on Louis hitting the deck, with bets on the third round and various pay arrangements for sparring partners, ringside tickets, and fighter purses noted amid behind the scenes details.
Yesterday's Stars Standings and Baseball Highlights
The report lists standings and notable performances from yesterday’s games. Lefty Grove and Ted Williams led the Red Sox with a seven hit day against Washington, while Tommy Bridges secured his 10th win of the year for the Tigers against Cleveland. Earl Aher? celebrated his first appearance against old mates with three hits in four at bats.
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Ted Williams
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Red Sox
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Ington
Washington
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Tommy Bridges
Earl Afer- Mil
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Major League Standings National League Yesterday's Results
National League standings show no games scheduled yesterday. No changes to team positions as all clubs rested. Fans await next slate of games with divisions and pennant races still tight across the circuit.
Games Today Matchups For MLB Action
Games today feature St. Louis at Chicago and Strait at Cleveland and Boston at Washington. Only scheduled games listed.
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Philadelphia
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Archery Club Planned As Playground Activity
The WPA Recreation program will add an archery club to athletic field playground offerings. A meeting is set for Thursday at 3 o clock in the Field House to organize the club for adults over 18, with a junior club planned soon.
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WPA
Paul Jewel
Mary Galento Predicts Tony's Third Round KO
In Orange New Jersey Mary Galento asserts Tony Galento will KO Joe Louis in the third round and then retire as world champion. She describes Tony as a home husband who loves chickens and plans to buy a one acre West Orange lot for a home, flowers, a garden, and an annuity for their 14 month old son Junior.
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Mary Galento
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Rosenbloom Ettore Go Under Investigation
Los Angeles June 27 The California Athletic Commission prepares to investigate Maxie Rosenbloom and Al Ettore over a three round knockout of a Philadelphia fighter on last night’s boxing card. The show drew 12 000 spectators and 21 000 in purses, regarded as an artistic flop outdoors Ettore, who fought Joe Louis earlier, was knocked down multiple times by blows to the face.
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Maxie Rosenbloom
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California Athletic Commission
Slapsie Maxie
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Lopperao
Rosenbloom
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Three Holding Lead in College Golf Tourney
Des Moines reports two seasoned southern players and an Iowa State standout led the national collegiate golf class after the first 18 holes of the 36 hole qualifying. Tied for par 72, Lewis Ochmig of Virginia Vincent DiAnton Culane and Rus rode toward the second round.
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Lewis Ochmig
Virginia
Seme Anglist
Vincent DiAnton
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Ruseee Aone
Garanion
Riggs Hopes to Do Better at Wimbledon
By Drew Middleton at Wimbledon June 27 the mystery of what happened to Bobby Riggs builds toward resolution in the upcoming two weeks. The U S No 1 has talent and strokes but careless errors and doubts persist as Americans Cooke McNeil Smith and Owen Anderson pose the strongest challenge while Riggs vows to show his best tennis before the championship.
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Spectators Race Steeplechase Victory in Napier Event
In Wellington on June 27 two spectators rode horses to finish second and third in the Napier steeplechase. Wakimist won with a jockey aboard, Kikoroki was second with a spectator rider, and Begorrah took third as a spectator briefly remounted after a spill. Stewards ratified the results, with owners to receive stakes.
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Postponed Games In Taylor County League Scheduled Wednesday
Two postponed Taylor County league games are set for Wednesday. The Quality Market nine, in second place, will face Fetterman on the First Ward diamond. Grafton High meets the Golden Bears at Athletic field.
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Yanks Beaten In First Tilt Under Lights
In Philadelphia at Shibe Park 33 074 fans saw Henry Pippen pitch the Athletics to a 3 2 upset of the New York Yankees. Pippen 100 pound rookie held the champions to four hits and earned his first win of the year. Dee Miles and Bob Johnson scored on timely flies including a key sacrifice fly by Eric Tipton. The Yankees debut under the lights ended in a heartbreaker for Bump Hadley who walked in the decisive run.
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Olympic Committee Launches Drive for Cash to Fund U S Teams
New York June 27 The American Olympic committee begins a fundraising push with under a year to go for the 1940 Winter and Summer Games. Treasurer Gustavus T Kirby reported receipts around 4 811 29 with pledges exceeding that amount. Officials remain cautiously optimistic about meeting the budget.
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Next State Open Meet Booked In Chirhahilis
Clarksburg June 17 1940 West Virginia state open golf tournament to be held at Sunny Croft Country Club course. Pro Joe Palette wounded today. The venue touts highly regarded one nine-hole payouts with the course 9 250 yards long and par 35.
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Joe Palette
Fund Raiser Totals for Injured Baseball Player
A fundraiser in Knottsville collected 280.71 from gate tickets to aid injured baseball player Charles Sandsbury who required a major operation after a June 11 game. Expenses were 3.50 leaving net proceeds of 277.21. The patient remains in hospital and thanks were given to workers and buyers of the tickets.
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Rosemont Miners edge Grafton in Taylor county clash
Rosemont defeats Grafton 10 to 4 in a Taylor county league game. Humphreys pitched steadily for Rosemont, supported by timely hitting from Fetterman and McKinney’s crew. Swisher Stolzenfels fanned ten but yielded ten hits as Beaumont struggled with infield errors.
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Cyril Wagner Loses His Bet About Hole-In-One
Chicago report states Cyril Wagner a 32 year old driving range proprietor and former pro failed a $325 bet that he could make two aces within 24 hours. He achieved one hole in one on his 805th try at the 131 yard 17th hole of Bemente Country Club, ending with two blistered hands and a lost wager.
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Parker Wins Clay Court Crown in Davis Cup Bid Run
Frankie Parker captured the National clay courts singles title dominating Gardner Mulloy 6-3 6-0 5-7 6-1 at River Forest and then teamed with Gene Mako to win the doubles. Parker, once ranked No 2 nationally, adds his second courts title and his fourth tourney championship this season.
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Frankie Parker
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Gene Mako
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Gardner Mulloy
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Fla
Jack Roper Wins by TKO Over Barfwic in LA
In Los Angeles on June 27 a boxing match ended with Jack Roper defeating Gunnar Barland by technical knockout after six rounds. Barland sustained a cut eye in the foreign bout, with Roper showing clear edge throughout the fight.
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Gack
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Judgment Filed Against Henry Strong for 10227.50 in Kenton County
Warsaw Kentucky on June 27 a judgment for 10227.50 was entered against Henry Strong. Sarah Reynolds a 35 year old education instructor of Covington was involved in related proceedings amid a confusing local docket update.
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Covington
Bluefield Triumph Breaks Losing Streak After Three Losses
The Bluefield Bluetrays, after four of five losses, defeated the Logen Indians 5-1 to build momentum. Huntington edged Williamson 6-5 as Mike Bowers doubled in the ninth. Welch beat Ashland 7-5 with three seventh inning runs. Bluefield faces Logan tonight, and Williamson, Huntington, and Ashland visit Welch.
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Logen Indians
Mountain State Logue
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Williamson Red Birds
Mike Bowers
Welch Miners
Ashland Coloniels
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Hostak Favored To Regain Middleweight Title
Seattle June 27 Al Hostak is a 10 7 favorite to regain the middleweight championship from Solly Krieger of Brooklyn. Hostak seeks the crown he lost last November 1 after ruling the National AA top middleweight for three months and four days. Intense hometown support backs his bid in the return match.
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Stanley Ketchel
Ie Hostak
Solly Krieger
Brooklyn
National 18 Association
Krieger
Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
In New Haven Nafie Mann defeated Al McCoy by points as 12 round bout finished. In Des Moines Auriga Gbrickland outpointed Johnny rents in a 10 round decision. In Louisville Sammy Apkott UD over Gov boy Howard Scott. In Los Angeles Jack Roper stopped Gunnar Berlund as Glen Lee and Bruno Abiberb were outpointed. Maxie Rosenbloom halted Al Ettore in another match. New Orleans Jimmy Portho outpointed Buapette Biabteles in a 12 round decision.
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