New York Columnists Split On Louis Conn Bout Outcome
A string of staff opinions weigh in on the Joe Louis vs Billy Conn heavyweight title fight. Edward Mitchell backs Conn citing woman’s intuition. Ed Lewis favors Louis’s experience. Ed Kemp notes high ticket prices imply a short fight. Cookie Brooks predicts Louis win. A. W. Stamey argues Conn can win with skill. Vance McGhee leans toward Conn citing business stakes and potential rematch.
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Louis Conn weigh-in day fronts Yankee Stadium bout
Joe Louis and Billy Conn finished light workouts ahead of their title fight at Yankee Stadium tomorrow. Conn weighed about 182 pounds, Louis around 206, with both aiming for victory in front of a $100 ticket crowd. Promoter Mike Jacobs noted strong advance sales though top-price seats moved slowly.
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Cardinals Snappair Gains On Dodgers In Standings
St Louis Cardinals sweep the Boston Braves 9-6 and 1-0 to gain a full game on the idle Dodgers as Pollet and Renapman steer extra-game wins. Kramer earns his seventh win for the Red Sox in a 7-1 loss, while Boston slips further from the pace in a tough stretch.
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Standard May Abandon N. C. Oil Well Soon
The Standard Oil company of New Jersey drill at Buxton North Carolina has reached 9282 feet and is likely to be abandoned soon. Engineers say the well has exceeded estimates by 1000 feet and geologists expect granite, ending this phase of the coast colony's oil quest. Seismograph work continues in coastal waters as another well may be drilled underwater in coming months.
Underground City of Gold Mines
The Witwatersrand gold mine in South Africa is described as the world’s largest underground city with 4,000 miles of subterranean shafts streets and avenues and capacity for about 190,000 workers.
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Spoils Drop Shifts in 1942 Counterfeit Losses
In 1942 counterfeiters drained public funds by about 48000 dollars, far below 771000 dollars yearly peaks seen in 1933 and 1936, according to contemporary polls.
Novikoff Returns to Coast after Phillies Sale
Outfielder Lou Novikoff says his sale to Seattle was a surprise and doubts he will play in the majors again. The 30 year old, used mainly as a pinch hitter, expressed no regrets toward the Phillies. Chicago manager Ben Chapman notes Ike Pearson also sold to Seattle for cash, with price undisclosed.
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One Man Plays For Both Teams And Umpires
Cherokee coach Dick Highfill played for both Avard and Cherokee in a single game and then served as the umpire. He started on Avard after an injury forced a temporary switch, moved to Cherokee left field in the seventh, and batted in the ninth before finishing behind the plate as arbiter in a 6-2 Avard win. Also notes about African slaves in Brazil.
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Veteran Sports Writer James Isaminger Dies at 65
James C. Isaminger, 65, longtime baseball columnist and sports editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer, died at his home near Maryland after a 45 year career. Born in Hamilton Ohio, he started in 1895 at Cincinnati Times-Star, moved to North American in 1905, joined The Inquirer in 1925, and retired after a paralytic stroke on a road trip.
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White House Painted White Since 1814 in Washington
The fragment notes the White House in Washington, D. C. has been painted white since 1814. It mentions players Hamrick Skeen Landis Thomas Sherrill Weaver and a 1:45 time, with Hamrick credited for 2 RBIs and multiple strikeouts and walks listed.
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High Point lads stay in golf tourney
Greensboro June 18 Frank Brooks Jr of Siler City and Billy Aldridge of Burlington were co medalists with 73 as about 120 juniors 16 and under teed off in the 20th Carolinas junior golf championship. Local pairings featured George Jackson of Aiken versus Brooks and Malcolm McLean of Charlotte versus Aldridge with scores in the 70s.
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Red Shield scores and baseball league results
Baseball results list scores from national and regional leagues, with Red Shield beginners league game details. Includes multiple games across Southern Association Carolina League Tobacco League and state leagues, plus two Rotary Club and A B Club box scores.
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Girls Softball Stats Highlight Key Performers
Kennedy leads with two RBIs and a home run while Hicks adds a two run hit. D Rice Carter Carmichael Southern Tysinger Smith Edwards contribute RBIs and bases. Hicks nails a three bagger as M Brown secures the win over P Brown in 1:50. Umpires Brown and Farlowe.
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Relief Hurler Will Make First Start For Juniors
High Point junior Legion faces Guilford County at Finch Field under lights with 8 p.m. game time. Jack Ridge, impressive in relief vs Asheboro, will start tonight backed by Jack Hinkle if needed. Tommy McGhee plays through an ankle injury as the squad aims to stay in the league chase.
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Indiana guard Dick Wittenbraker tops intramural dash and election
Bloomington Indiana basketball guard Dick Wittenbraker won the 100 yard dash in the intramural track carnival and was elected vice president of the Board of Aeons, highest student tribunal for men students.
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Constant Eaters Among Birds Driven by High Metabolism
The article notes birds maintain body heat with temperatures between 100 and 113 degrees. High circulatory rate and rapid food use force birds to eat nearly constantly to fuel their small bodies.
Violent Ray Knocks Out Verne Escoe in Toronto Bout
Elmer The Violent Ray of Tampa Florida floored Verne Escoe of Toronto in the third round of a scheduled 10 rounder in Baltimore. Ray weighed 190 pounds to Escoe 180 and followed two tight rounds with a right to the head that ended the fight. The six round semi final featured Leo Matricciani defeating Johnny Crawford in a local Raymond card with gross receipts of 6610 from 2683 paid attendance.
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Qualifying In Biltmore Golf To End Today
Judd Brumley led a field of about 160 golfers after a three under par 69 in the first qualifying round at Biltmore Forest. The final 18 holes wrap up today with match play set to begin tomorrow and finals planned Saturday across all flights on the par 72 course.
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National Anthem Designation Unearthed For 1931
The Star Spangled Banner was designated as the U S national anthem in 1931. The note recalls a formal recognition marking a turning point in American patriotic observance and musical heritage. The piece became a symbol of national identity and civic ceremonies.
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