Louis Set To Defend Title Against Galento Tonight
Joe Louis is favored to overwhelm Tony Galento in a scheduled heavyweight title clash at Yankee Stadium tonight. An estimated 40 000 fans expected, with Louis widely seen as the stronger champion though Galento carries heavy punching power and a fighting heart. The bout stands as Louis seventh title defense since winning the crown two years ago.
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Tony Galento
New Jersey
Joe Louis
Yankee Stadium
Tony
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Jim Braddock
Galento
Joe Jacobs
Major League Standings and Results Across Leagues
National League results include Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 0 New York 13 Philadelphia 5 St. Louis 5 Chicago 2 Brooklyn 2 Boston 2 in 23 innings with darkness. Today’s schedule features Chicago at St Louis Brooklyn at Boston Philadelphia at New York Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. American League matches Boston 8 Washington 0 Cleveland 5 Detroit 0 Chicago 11 St Louis 2 with only scheduled games. St Louis at Chicago Boston at Washington New York at Philadelphia.
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Louis Galento Heavyweight Title Fight at Yankee Stadium
The world heavyweight bout features champion Joe Louis of Detroit defending against challenger Tony Galento at Yankee Stadium New York. Main fight around 9 P.M. EST with preliminaries at 7:45 P.M. EST. Estimated attendance 50,000 and receipts about $400,000 with Louis to receive 40 percent. Ticket prices range from $2.50 to $27.50. Officials to be named ringside by the New York State Athletic Commission. Broadcast by NBC WJZ network. Partly cloudy, moderate temperature. Odds favor Louis from 1 to 6 to 1 to 10. If postponed, fight may move to tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Joe Louis
Detroit
Tony Galento
Yankee Stadium
New York
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Galento
Greather
New York State Athletic Commission
National Broadcasting Company
Wjz-Blue Network
Hostak Reclaims Middleweight Title In Seattle Ring
Al Hostak of Seattle won back the National Boxing Association middleweight crown from Solly Krieger of Brooklyn in 46 seconds of the fourth round after flooring the challenger three times in that frame. Promoter Nate Druxman reported 15,000 fans paid about $40,000 total. Hostak weighed 158 3 4 pounds to Krieger 160 as referee Jimmy Braddock stopped the bout. Krieger praised Hostak’s punching power and mentioned Freddie Apostoli as the next top middleweight threat.
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Hostak
National Boxing Association
Solly Krieger
Brooklyn
Braddock
Krieger
Nate Druxman
Freddie Steele
Tacoma
Jimmy Braddock
Freddie Apostoli
Apostoli
New York
California
Yesterday's Stars ZeKe Bonaba Stretches Streak Against Phillies
Zeke Bonaba of the Giants extended his hitting streak to 11 games by going two for three against the Phillies. Bob Feller of the Indians limited the Detroit Tigers to one hit as 55,305 fans witnessed Cleveland's first night game victory in club history.
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Pirates
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Feller
Bobby Feller
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Washington Senators
Red Sox
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White Sox
Browns
Yankees
Athletics
Seven Boxing Bouts Set At Sunset Beach Tonight
John Zan promotes seven amateur bouts at Sunset Beach Cheat Lake near Morgantown. The 8:30 p.m. card draws many local fans with the feature match pitting Sammy Secreet of Cecil A C against the Tampa Kid of Police A C Clairton Pa, a top welter in the tri state area.
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Cheat Lake
Morgantown
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Cecil A. C
Pittsburgh
Tampa Kid
Police A. C
Clairton
Tri-State
Experts all select Louis in famed Yankee Stadium bout
New York on June 28 reports that experts predict champion Joe Louis will defeat challenger Tony Galento inside five rounds in Yankee Stadium. Only three AP poll predictors favor Galento, while most see Louis winning early to mid rounds.
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Joé Louis
Tony Galento
Yankee — Stadium
Joe
Associated Press
John Webster
Philadelphia Inquirer
Tony
Jack Miley
New York Post
Lester Bromberg
New York World‘Telegram
Cy Peterman
Galento
Louis
Lincoln reelected Pocahontas Operators leader in June vote
In Bluefield on June 28 the Pocahontas Operators Association reelected John J. Lincoln of Elkhorn as president. O. L. Alexander of New York City was named vice president and H. F. Warden of McComas treasurer.
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Pocahontas Operators Association
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Elkhorn
O. L. Alexander
New York City
H. F.warden
McComas
Dodgers Bees Tie In 23-Inning Marathon
The Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Bees battled 23 innings to a 2-2 tie. Wyatt pitched 16 innings with seven wins as Dodgers extend extra innings streak. plus Giants, Reds, Cubs, Cardinals results and Feller one hit in Indians win.
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Buccos
Bill White
Associated Press
Brooklyn Dodgers
Flatbush
Boston Bees
Wyatt
Dodgers
Logan Indians Trim Leaders
The Logan Indians defeated the Bluefield Blue Grays 12 to 7, narrowing the Mountain State league series gap. Huntington Aces beat Williamson 4 to 1 with Jack Sions collecting three safeties in front of about 1,200 fans. Ashland Colonels toppled Welch Miners 11 to 3, aided by three double plays.
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Associated Press
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Bluegrays
Logan Indians
Indians
Huntington Aces
Williamson
Jack Sions
Ashland Colonels
Welch Miners
Colonels
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Welch
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Logan
Case continued in Fairmont against Owens-Illinois Glass Co
Examiner William R. Ringer of the National Labor Relations board granted a continuance until July 6 in the hearing on charges of unfair labor practices against Owens-Illinois Glass Company. Government attorney Robert K. Kleeb of Pittsburgh cited an eye disorder as the reason.
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William R. Ringer
National Labor Relations Board
Owens-Illinois Glass Company
Robert K. Kleeb
Pittsburgh
Odds On Tony Dropping Fight Promoter Buzz
Eddie Brietz and Newark bookie expect Tony Galento to be heavy underdog at ringside as fans debate the outcome. Florida State league star Dizzy Dean has just ended a 14 game streak for Sanford, while Tony Galento trains and bets swirl around the heavyweight clash with Louis.
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Florida State League
Dizzy Dean
Sanford
Mike Jacobs
Dick Cresap
Clarksburg
W. Va
Tony Gal ‘Ento
Tony
Louis
Fight From
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Rogers Hornsby
Baltimore Orioles
Boxing Night Results Highlight Several 160-Pound Fights
Seattle bouts saw Solly Krieger stop by knockout at 4 rounds to defend the middleweight title against Hostal in Brooklyn. Kansas City winner Pat Kissinger knocked out Joe Richards in a 180-pound clash. New York’s Vic Dellicurt won a decision over Georgie Abrams, and Ra MacIntyre outpointed Jackie Flowers in a 160-pound match in Fall River.
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Associated Press
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al Hostal
Solly Krieger
Brooklyn
National Boxing Association
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Pat Kissinger
Joe Richards
Chicago
New York
Vic Dellicurt
Georgie Abrams
Washington
New Bedford
Mass
Macintyre
Canada
Jackie Flowers
Fall River
Lavish Fourth of July boxing card set for Carmichael Hall
West Virginia amateur bouts headline Carmichael auditorium in Clarksburg on July Fourth. Doors open 6 pm with eight bouts totaling six five rounders and four three rounders featuring Marion A. C. fighters against McKeesport and Clarksburg rivals. Admission 75 cents men 50 cents ladies. The Marion A. C. hosts the show.
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Carmichael Auditorium
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McKeesport A. C
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Net Tourney Brings Colorful Play At Wimbledon
Wimbledon reports show diverse European players joining the traditional British and American lineup. Polish star Jadwiga Jedrzejowska won a straight sets match, while Jugoslav Franjo Kukuljevic impressed in doubles before losing to Argentines Etchart and Russell. American women Alice Marble and Helen Jacobs advanced to the third round, with Fabyan Andrus and Wheeler also progressing amid lively crowd reactions.
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Wimbledon
Eng
Jadiga Jedracjowska
Poland
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Jugoslav
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H. J. Etchart
A. D. Russell
United States
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Upper Ten Glass elects Lou Brown president
Lou Brown was elected president of Upper Ten Glass, an employee-owned stemware concern, which will begin operating the old Monongah glass plant next month.
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Lou Brown
Upper Ten Glass Company
Dizzy Dean Scheduled to Start Against Cardinals
In St Louis on June 28 Dizzy Dean was set to face his former teammates in a key National League race. The Cubs ace, traded last April, would make his first St Louis appearance since the deal, drawing a charged reception from fans and a sellout crowd expected to cheer or boo.
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Dean
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Ritcher
Chamber of Commerce
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Fragmentary facts from diverse sources blend historic notes
A scrambled passage cites goldfish that escape and thrive in the wild, a short feather from a goose used by mil and others, a French term for pasted feather, and a statement that the U S government manages over 130 parks under its supervision.
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