Foul Punch Clouds Prize Fight as Godfrey Fights Carnera
The June report from Philadelphia recalls a heavyweight bout at the ballpark before 35,000 fans where George Godfrey lands a low blow on Primo Carnera in the fifth round. Ref Tom Reilly declares the foul, while Tunney and Schmeling watch as guests.
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Semi Pro and Amateur Baseball Notes Drive for First
Indianapolis notes show Pir Pour A A leading in Commercial League with a 17 to 2 win over Southport while Big Four trails Pennsylvanian Railroad by one game. St. Phillips Boys Club holds second in Em Ree league. multiple double-headers crown leaders, with Saints and Rhodius Cubs near the top.
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Cissell and Evans Tie for First in Hoosier Rifle Club Shoot
Cissell and Evans tied for first with 174 points each out of 200 at Ft. Harrison Hoosier Rifle Club event. Baker finished third with 156 points.
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Purvis Knocked Out by Times Special
Toronto June 24 Jackie Purvis lightweight boxer was stopped in a bout described as a sensational finish by the Times Special report.
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Senators, Macks Win Twin Bills Split With Browns
The American League pennant race tightens with Philadelphia and Washington sweeping Chicago and Cleveland while New York and St Louis split a doubleheader. Ruth homers as Yankees stumble. Brooklyn, Chicago and Boston post big wins in a day of high scoring games across both leagues.
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Riverside Boxing Card Promises Rugged Evening of Fights
Six bouts fill the Thursday Riverside program led by an eight round main event Al Reeves of Pontiac against Pete Dando of Louisville. The card features welters and middleweights from Indianapolis Columbus and Kanour. Reeves trains outdoors at Riverside. Dando at the South Side gym as Referee Jimmie Cooley urges fast gloves from rival pairs.
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Lance Tops D G A Field In Indiana Amateur Golf
Lance, formerly of Terre Haute and now residing in Indianapolis, won the opening eighteen hole round of the Indianapolis District Golf Association tournament with a 74 at Riverside. Everett Agnew trails by one stroke. The second round was at Indianapolis Country Club and the final round is set for Wednesday at Broadmoor.
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Netters Enter Quarter Finals In Fall Creek Tourney
Two quarter-final matches in the men's singles division took place today at the Fall Creek tennis tournament. Paul Schumaker faced Ed Corey and Harold Justus met Wit Me2 nier, the junior, as the event moved toward its final rounds.
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Hurler McWeeney Declines Reds Offer to Senators
Cincinnati June 24 Doug McWeeney veteran pitcher once with Brooklyn Robins was a free agent tonight Sidney Weil Reds president said all major league teams waived claims He had offered McWeeney a contract with the Columbus Senators of the American Association but the pitcher demurred
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Avalon Seeks State Tourney Invitation For State Meet
Indianapolis likely to host the Indiana Women's Golf Association state tournament next year. The Avalon Club, hosting the women's city title event, has invited Miss Mary Gorham, the president, to present the invitation at the state tournament business meeting at Woodmar course in Hammond next month. The invitation is expected to be accepted.
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Quiesser Switches from Baseball to Aviation
Arthur Quiesser, noted semi pro with the Indianapolis Meldens, leaves baseball to pursue aviation by enrolling in a flying school in San Diego, Cal. He has been a strong hitter for the Meldens in recent seasons.
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Garden Sharkey Arrange to Buy Bulow's Interest in Schmeling
Frankie Bruen of Madison Square Garden took steps to clear a hurdle for a September return bout between Max Schmeling and Jack Sharkey at Yankee Stadium by purchasing Arthur Bulow's 20 percent share of Schmeling's earnings. Sharkey agreed to cover Bulow's claim to secure the match, with Schmeling set to depart for Germany after signing, returning to Endicott, New York, in August to begin training.
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Indians, Senators endure desert heat injuries in Kansas City
Players suffer several injuries during the Kansas City series. Crabtree steadies in hospital, Purdy and Wolfe leave, Devine fractures thumb, and Freigan collapses. Senators slump to nine straight losses amid fielding woes and management shuffles. Prexy Perry plans to stay for Minneapolis and St Paul series.
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Texan Stirring Interest From Major League Scouts
Henry Hardaway of the Ft. Worth Texas League club has attracted numerous major league scouts this season. The pitcher has shown strong form under manager Frank Snyder and is drawing attention for a possible return to the big leagues.
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Rudolph Owner Now
Dick Rudolph becomes the new owner of the Portland club in the New England League. He was a pitcher for the 1914 wonders Braves team and takes over leadership of the club.
Carnera Defeats Godfrey After Fifth-Round Low Blow
Primo Carnera wins a controversial bout as George Godfrey is disqualified for a deliberate low blow in the fifth round. Godfrey loses his license and pays a fine totaling about half his purse, estimated at $10,000, while Carnera gains momentum toward heavyweight prominence.
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Pickpockets Target German Turners Heading to Buffalo
In Chicago on June 24 three pickpockets tried to rob six hundred German Turners awaiting departure to Buffalo. The startled athletes defended their money, and police expect days to confirm suspects against photos.
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Campolo Knocks Out Italian Ruggirello at Braves Field
Victor Campolo remained in doubt about his heavyweight ranking after a sixth U S bout when he KO'd Salvatore Ruggirello of Italy in the third round at Braves Field. Campolo showed a heavy punch but poor finesse as he struggled with Ruggi rello’s counter rights in the first round.
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A B Cs to Clash With Wonders in Double Header
Jimmy Lyons leads the Michigan City Wonders, a strong Negro league club, to Washington Park next Sunday for a two game set with Jewell's A B C s. First pitch is at 2 p.m. Lyons, now a manager, began on the local south side and later played for top Negro league clubs.
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Eddie Mack and Eddie Murdock Score in Ten Round Wins
Eddie Mack from Denver defeated Brooklyn’s Jose Abrams in ten rounds. Eddie Murdock from Tulsa beat Emil Rossi of New York in ten rounds.
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Minneapolis Club to Build Park for 1931 Season
The Minneapolis club will erect a new park ready for 1931 with a $300,000 budget and seating for 15,000 spectators.
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American Stars Triumph in Wimbledon Tourney
Wimbledon reports show Mrs. Helen Wills Moody defending champion opening women's play with a 6-2 6-1 victory over Fraulein Krakwinkel of Germany. U S men also dominate second round with Van Ryn, Doeg, Bell, Allison and others winning, while McCauliff, Mather and Tilden advance in a busy opening day.
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Tribe and Champs in Last Tilt
With the series tied two to two the Indians near the end of their Kansas City stay after a 4 to 3 defeat to the Blues. Catcher Riddle and Bill Burwell pitched well while Fay Frazier debuted in late innings and Hoosier manager Corriden seeks outfield depth for the Minneapolis trip.
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Bass Defeats Goodman In Tight Ten Round Title Fight
Benny Bass of Philadelphia won a decision over Joey Goodman of Cleveland in a close ten round non title bout here on Monday. Bass claimed the victory despite Goodman carrying an eight pound weight advantage at 137 pounds. The bout remained competitive throughout.
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