Louis Conn Fight Looms in Tough Bout at Polo Grounds
Billy Conn, 23, faces Joe Louis in a 15 round heavyweight title duel at the Polo Grounds before about 40 000 fans. Louis, the brown bomber, defends title for the 18th time as Conn, in fast, youth driven fashion, aims to cut the champion and win on points or by knockout in a hard fought contest.
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Roundup: Dockside chatter on bets and boxing set
The Enterprise Special News Service captures the sports buzz as referees debated for big events and Casey Stengel recalled Ray Montgomery’s Braves trade. Other notes include Brice Ruth’s golf rounds, Oregon's Hobson jeered by Washington fans, and Billy Conn weighing in at 174 pounds for the Louis title bout.
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Indians Play A's Instead Of Red Sox In Second Series
The Cleveland Indians avoid the Yankees and Red Sox in their eastern trip, traveling from New York to Philadelphia to Washington to Boston. Manager Roger Peckinpaugh cheers a 3-2 win over the Athletics, closing in on the Yankees. Joe Heving earned his first start, allowing seven hits and one run after a rough first inning. The day’s MLB results also include the White Sox beating the Yankees 8-1, DiMaggio’s 30-game hit streak, and other league action with the Red Sox, Tigers, Cardinals, Dodgers, Giants, Reds, and Braves winning or sharing games.
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Amateur League Managers Meet at Y M C A Friday Night
The seven teams in the Amateur League will hold a meeting at the local YMCA Friday night at 7 30. The main topic is whether to schedule doubleheaders on certain Saturdays and whether the current season length should be shortened.
Tommies Split Twin Bill With Cooleemee Cards
Thomasville fans saw a doubleheader split as Cooleemee edged the Tommies 3 to 2 in 10 innings before Thomasville won the nightcap 3 to 2. Firpo Creason pitched 5 hits over 10 innings in game one. McCleod struck out eight in eight for the win. Jenkins and teammates rallied late in game two with a perfect bunt for the deciding run.
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This Will Be One Loss For Billy Conn
Pittsburgh report notes Billy Conn and his sweetheart Mary Louise Smith sought a Brookville marriage license amid talk of an elopement after his title fight with Joe Louis. Conn listed as William David Conn age 23. Smith as 21. Smith’s father disputed plans, saying she is 18 and there will be no marriage.
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Towelers Second as Kannapolis Defeats Lexington 7 to 2
Kannapolis defeats Lexington 7 to 2 at home in a high scoring game. Carrier and Palm lead Towelers with two hits each while Plummer is hit by a line drive and sent to hospital for X rays. Final score shows Kannapolis with 13 safeties to Lexington 10, and Carrier hits a home run with 4 RBIs.
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Globe Parlor's Amateur League Triumph Over Pickett 11 to 2
Globe Parlor defeats Pickett Mills 11 to 2 in a rain-shortened game. Wimpy Powers struck out 15 and allowed six hits as Dorsett homered with two on in the fifth. Thomas Carmichael Crofts and Dorsett led Globe with two singles each. Steelman paced Pickett with Webb also contributing.
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Softball A M Day 11 Silver Knit 6
Softball results list A M Day versus Silver Knit with runs by innings. Batteries Fitzgerald Gregory Kinney Houser and Watson noted. Triangle against Myrtle Desk shows Myrtle Desk winning 12 to 3 with Emory Emerson Peace and Funderbark credited. Diamond 20 Pointer 1 ends 8 runs to 2 with Flynt Hutchens Crawford and Saunders as pitchers.
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Indiana University Coach Thom Throws Kenaston Twice
Indianapolis report states Billy Thom, 180, IU wrestling coach, threw Bob Kenaston, 193, Detroit, twice in a match action.
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Fights Last Night in Boxing Across Cities
Abe Simon of New York stopped James Turner of Sweetwater Texas in New York. Tony Shucco of Boston cut Jack Walker of Columbus in Ohio. Frankie Vetez of Puerto Rico and Al La Barba of New York drew in Norwalk Connecticut. Chang Wright of New York stopped Liord Pine of Akron Ohio in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania.
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Outsider Owen Tudor Wins Newmarket Derby at 25 to 1
Owen Tudor, a 25 to 1 outsider, captured the 161st Derby at Newmarket by a length and a half over Morogoro with Diroze Din third. Fred Darling trained the winner for the Duke of Westminster. Time 2:32. The event, held at Newmarket due to war, drew steady betting and a holiday mood despite lower wagering.
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World heavyweight title fight Louis vs Conn at Polo Grounds
Joe Louis defends against Billy Conn in a 15 round decision bid at Polo Grounds New York City. Expected crowds near 40,000 with $400,000 gate. Promoters Twentieth Century Sporting Club and Mike Jacobs. Referee and judges to be appointed by the New York State Athletic Commission. Mutual Broadcasting System carried from 9 p.m. EST. Weather cloudy and warmer with rain contingency.
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Boxing crowd to witness richest prize fight in years
Gayle Talbot reports from New York that the upcoming prize bout is expected to draw the largest, richest crowd since the Louis Schmeling rematch three summers ago, with widespread anticipation and substantial gate receipts.
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