Ross Beats McLarnin to Take Welter Title in 15 Rounds
Chicago’s Barney Ross defeats Jimmy McLarnin in New York by decision after 15 rounds to claim the welterweight crown and dethrone the Irish champion who had dominated the division. The bout drew about 65,000 fans and significant betting receipts, with Forbes naming Ross the winner amid a dramatic, crowd-pleasing show.
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Forbes
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Benny Leonard
Jack Britton
Jack Sharkey
Max Schmeling
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Lim
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Kid Kaplan
Sid Terris
al Singer
Joey Sanger
Ruby Goldstein
Giants Take Close Games From Pirates
The New York Giants defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in a doubleheader, 3-2 in 11 innings and 1-0. Travis Jackson homered to decide both games, Hal Schumacher and Adolfo Luque pitched well in the opener, Carl Hubbell outdueled Ralph Birkofer in the nightcap for his seventh win. The wins lift the Giants to third, above the Cubs as the Cardinals lead.
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New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Hal Schumacher
Adolfo Luque
Larry
Prench
Carl Hubbell
Ralph Birkofer
St. Louis Browns
Yankees
Hank Greenberg
Detroit
Tigers
Boston Red Sox
Benny Frey
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers
Indians
Daily Cross-Word Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A scrambled crossword puzzle listing numerous across and down clues with mixed spellings and garbled phrases. Clues mention woven items, biblical names, musical terms, minerals, and various objects. many entries are partially unreadable and require reconstruction.
Twilight League doubleheader at Athletic field prompts admission
Fetterman and Carr China clash in the two wall games tomorrow at the Athletic field, with Jasper Colebank’s Fairmont State Teachers college team visiting and Park View’s Cun ningham aiming for a win. The twilight league also features Wickwire versus Carr China and Fetterman versus Lucky Strike amid hoped standings updates.
The Meanest Gal in Town at Opera House
A sprightly comedy drama from RKO Radio Pictures brings five stars including ZaSu Pitts and Pert Kelton to a tale of romance and misadventure among everyday folks. Russell Mack directs with witty repartee as the plot unfolds through laughable escapades and lively dialogue. Decoration Day show at the Opera House prompts a note of local anticipation.
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Pert Kelton
James Gleason
ZuSu Pitts
el Brendel
Skeets Gallagher
Rko-Radio Pictures
ZaSu Pitts
Elit
Russell Mack
Richard Schayer
H. W. Hanemann
Arthur Horman
Opera: House
Two Games to Be Played in City on Decoration Day
Decoration Day baseball doubleheader set for Wednesday at 1730. Fetterman club, managed by W R Jackson, faces Jasper Colebank's Patriotts State Teachers College team, then Carr China’s Park View team meets Fetterman on the Athletic Field. Local American Legion to run gates with a small assessment.
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Fetterman
W. R. Jackson
Jasper Colebank
Patriotts State Teachers College
Carr China
Park View
Fairmont
Hagenbeck and Wallace Show Is Spectacular
The Great Hagenbeck Walllace Circus, one of America's two largest shows, will perform in Fairmont May 31 and June 1 with a two mile street parade at 11 a.m. The program features Clyde Beatty, Cristiani Troupe, the Flying Codonas, Bombayo, Buck Owens, and over 100 acts on three all steel trains in a 1934 season.
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America
Fairmont
Clyde Beatty
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Giher
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Alfredo
Bombayo
India
Buck Owens
Goldie
Camel and Feebra Event Totals 40 in Number
A fragment mentions 40 in number 30 camels and 20 feebras. Performances will be siv en at 2 and p.m. with the main gate opening one hour ear ler. ook ae Philadelphia 15.
Yesterday's baseball results brief distributed standings
Yesterday's games show New York 3 Pittsburgh 2 in 12 innings, New York 1 Reno 0, Cincinnati 8 St Louis 10, Philadelphia 0 Boston 5, Chicago 0. Detroit 12 Boston 6. New York 13 St Louis 9. Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 5 in 10. Standings list New York .613, Detroit .543, Washington .514 with Oakland-like implied teams.
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Jim
Jumbo) Elliott
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Chicago Cubs
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Washington
Detroit
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