Louis Dominates Baer in Stunning New York Knockout
Joe Louis, the 21 year old Brown Bomber, crushed Max Baer in four rounds at Yankee Stadium in front of about 84 831 fans. Louis dominated with relentless left hooks and body blows to claim his 25th straight victory and 21st KO, while Baer announced his retirement. Promoter Mike Jacobs plans a Schmeling fight next June with Braddock to follow in September. Louis married Marva Trotter on his honeymoon day, earning over 900 000 dollars in receipts.
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Toledo
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Jacobs
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Seon
Arthur Donovan
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Primo Carnera
Loyla
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Donkey Baseball Game Delayed At Willis Park
Joe Louis and the donkey baseball spectacle drew a large crowd but the Willis Park game under American Legion Drug and Bugle corps sponsorship was postponed. The Duke Power team from Adams-Millis will face off under lights at taro t at 8 o clock Friday night, extending the series.
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Wallop
Willis Park
American Legion Drug and Bugle Corps
Duke Power
Sae
Adams-Millis
Crackers Take Opening Game In Southern Association Final
The Atlanta Crackers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 4 to 1 in Atlanta to lead the Shaughnessy playoff final. Pitcher Bud Thomas hurled effectively for the Crackers as they opened the championship series with a decisive win.
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Atlanta Crackers
New Orleans
Bud Thomas
Crackers
Pelicans
Guilford to Meet Pointers in Industrial League Playoff
In Willis Park this afternoon Adams-Millis White Sox and Thomasville Chair Makers vie for the third game of their series as Guilford and the Pointers set to open a three game playoff at 3 45. Craven may start for Guilford with lineups listing Perry Grubbs Stamey Bennett C Flynn Cecil J Flynn F Cecil Hollingsworth and for the Pointers Black Medrick Booker Church Martin Bryant Terry Laquer Craven.
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Adams-Millis White Sox
Thomasville
Adams-Millis Pointers
Guilford Club
Craven
Cecil
Guilford
Perry
Grubbs
Stamey
Bennett
C. Flynn
C. Cecil
J. Flynn
F. Cecil
Hollingsworth
Black
Medrick
Booker
Church
Martin
Bryant
Terry
Laquer
Panthers Begin Practice As Five Year Unbeaten Run At Stake
High Point college soccer team opened practice with 16 players under Coach Culler as they aim to preserve a five year non defeat streak. The coach plans to add more players, stressing fundamentals before scrimmages, with several veterans not returning and gaps to fill from upperclassmen and freshmen.
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High Point College
Culler
Byram
Yount
Jones
Cloniger
English
Rudisill
Southern Conference Teams Train Ahead of Weekend Games
Richmond Virginia September 25 Duke prepares for South Carolina with a smooth pass defense. Clemson aims to pass and kick against V P I as Randy Hinson listed injured. Washington and Lee to play non conference Ford with a running line. Freshmen see use in scrimmage as V P S refines running and passing. South Carolina and Duke injury concerns linger for Fennell and Brown.
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Duke
South Carolina
Clemson
Randy Hinson
Washington and Lee Generals
Wofford
Tar Heel grid warriors in hard battle practice
Tar Heels and North Carolina State prepared for two Southern Conference games and a state title defense. Wake Forest visits Kenan Stadium as NC State opens at Greensboro. Duke and South Carolina Clash foreshadows other key matchups this weekend.
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Wallace Wade
Duke University
South Carolina
Duke
North Carolina
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Hank” Anderson
Nick Hayden
al Edwards
Wildcats
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Robinson
Eddie Berlinski
Schwerdt
Ryneska
Gate Sixth Largest History of Pro Fights in Louis Baer Clash
NEW YORK, Sept. 25. The Louis Baer bout ranked sixth all time in gross gate receipts with 84 831 fans contributing 932 944. Net receipts were 805 725 after taxes. Ten percent of 80 572 goes to the milk fund. Fighters split 60 percent of the balance. each share 217 576. Promoter Mike Jacobs noted attendance and ad issues limited turnout. Jacobs and the 20th Century Sporting Club saw profits above 200 000 for his share.
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Baer
Louis
Jacobs
20Th Century Sporting Club
Sherrill Returns to High Point After Baseball Season
Lee Sherrill returns to High Point college for the fall semester to pursue an A B degree after a pro season with Asheville in the Piedmont league. He pitched in about 45 games with an 11 11 record and was a standout athlete at High Point, playing quarterback, hurling and soccer. He plans to stay in shape with the squad and report to the Cardinals spring training camp next year with uncertain placement.
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Lee Sherrill
Cardinal
High Point College
Asheville
Cardinals
Panther
High Point
Sherrill
Yow
Cards
Major League Leaders Highlight Key Stats
Summary of top pitchers and hitters across the league with leaders in hits doubles and stolen bases. Notable names include Greenberg and Gehrig for Tigers and Indians, Cramer and Vosmik among leaders, and Auker Bridges for Tigers with standout win totals.
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Myer
Genata
Gehring
Iauns
Greenberg
Tigers
Gehrig
Cramer
Athletics
Vosmik
Voomik
Indians
Werber
Red Sox
Lary
Browns
Auker
Bridges
National League leaders set in league batting and pitching
The list names top NL performers across batting runs and hits. Vaughan leads with 386, Medwick 355, Galan 130 runs, Medwick 129, Berger 122 RBIs, Medwick 118, Medwick 218 hits, Her man 215, Merman 53 doubles, Medwick 46, Cantina 18 RBIs, Wan er 33 steals, Galan 21 stolen bases, Martin 20, pitchers Lee 19 6, J Dean 24 11.
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Pirates
Medwick
Cardinals
Galan
Cubs
Berger
Braves
Collins
Cards
Herman
Merman
Cantina
Reds
L. Waner
Ott
Airship Stations and Beacons Marked in New Aviation Maps
English government aeronautical maps show airship stations overhead cables pylons airway beacons and danger areas marked with special signs for pilot awareness.
Cards Pin Flag Hopes On Deans In Chicago Tilt
The St Louis Cardinals seek to sweep their 11 game series with the Chicago Cubs to pull within four games of the pennant amid a stretch of strong pitching and rest for key arms. The season series stands 12 wins to five for Chi with the Cubs leading the race.
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Dizzy
Cubs
Victori Paul
Chi
Pirates
Giants
Phillies
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Braves
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Washington
Bump Hadley
Olin Rogers
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