NER MEASURES UP TO DEMPSEY IDEAL HEAVY WEIGHT
A June 6 column, by an AP writer, argues Primo Carnera’s size and power rival Max Baer, comparing historical heavyweights to gauge what constitutes the ideal heavyweight. The piece notes Baer at about 206 pounds, Carnera at 260, and 190-pound ideal ranges, with reflections on past champs like Jeffries, Willard, Johnson, and Fitzsimmons shaping modern views on reach, defense, and attack.
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Do You Remember One Year Ago Today
George Earnshaw, suspended Athletics hurler, appeared in uniform and worked out with his team. The记 text recalls anniversaries with sports figures and odd trivia, mixing historical notes in a compact roundup style.
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Athletics
Max Baer’s Early Ring Life in Livermore Farm Arena
In Livermore, Max Baer trained for pro boxing under father Jacob Baer. A back‑barn ring drew town folk and farm youths for gritty scraps as Baer’s issues with brother‑in‑law Louis Santos and a bootleg raid highlighted his rough, informal start before his Carnera bout.
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Max Baer and family clash over boxing dream in Oakland
The article recounts Max Baer’s push toward a boxing career with support from his mother Dora Gaér and tension with his father Jake Baer. Dora drives to Oakland to buy gear, enabling Max to train with Ham Lorimer’s fighters while his father cautions against pursuing violence.
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Windsor Lad wins English Derby at Epsom Downs
Windsor Lad an outsider surprised at 15 to 2, beating Easton by a length with Colombo third. Tiburius fourth as Windsor Lad carried the Maharaja of Rajpipla’s silks in a driving stretch finish. Easton and Colombo followed, while American-owned Bondsman unplaced. The victory sent $604,800 to American ticket holders in the Irish sweepstakes.
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Riverside Drive
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South Pasadena
California
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Correcting a Hook and Fade in Golf Swing Mechanics
Guidance on diagnosing a hook by checking the clubhead at the swing top. If closed, turn the left hand toward the shaft to open the top. Overdoing it may open too much and cause a fade. Some experts favor a fade for stopping the ball quickly. reverse the hand action to correct an overly pronounced fade.
Paul Leslie Sets Columbia Course Record With 67
Paul Leslie of this city broke the Columbia course record by shooting a 67 yesterday. He played in a foursome with Phil Dallmeyer, Everett Owens and Guy M. Lone when the record low was posted.
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Mud Hens Win Doubleheader as Six-Game Streak Grows
The Toledo Mud Hens defeated Louisville 7 to 5 and 5 to 1, extending their win streak to six games in the American Association. Grant Gawler and Phil Weinert contributed on the mound, while Lin Storti powered Milwaukee’s offense with two homers and a single in the series against St. Paul.
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Milwaukee
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Phillies Rally Twice To Top Dodgers In Doubleheader
In a dramatic doubleheader, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 11 to 10 and 5 to 4 after late offense. Bud Clancy blasted a homer with a man aboard to seal the opener, while a power surge in the eighth inning produced the nightcap comeback.
League Leaders By The Associated Press Yesterday's Games
National League leaders include Batting Hendr dismisses 375 and Leslie 37S. Runs Vaughan 45 and Medwick 43. RBIs Klein and Suhr 40. Hits Moore 67 Urban ski 63. Doubles Berger 16. Triples Suhr 7 and Vaugh an 5. Pitching Dean 60 and Frankhouse 87. American League leaders show Manush 400 and Kuhel 40. RBIs Gelrig 48. Doubles Gehringer 65. Criples Reynolds 6. Honors Bonura 14 Gehrig 12. Stolen bases Werber 12 Walker 10. Pitching Gomex 8-1.
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Outdoor boxing card at Whiteway Park names top amateurs
Promoters Miller and Race select the best local and out of town amateurs for the first outdoor show at Whiteway Park Friday night. Notables include Sowers Brown Turner McCollum Ballard and Convery sidelined with an arm injury. Hobnobbed with experienced rivals, Rolla Tastor faces Spud Sturgeon and Bik Hammeh meets J C Blanton. Fights start at 8 30 p.m. under Jefferson City Police Relief Association.
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Fights Last Night Boxing Lineup Across Cities
AP reports results from multiple bouts: Kid Aztex outpointed Peter Jackson in Los Angeles while Teddy Yarosz stopped Pete Latza in Pittsburgh. Freddy Thomkins drew with Jimny Legrone in Des Moines, Cecil Payne defeated Erinie Cavelli in Portland, George Salvador stopped Midget Mexico in Houston, and Dick McCauley out pointed Bert Smith in Pasadena.
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Wrestling Results From Last Night
Chicago report shows Jim Londos of St Louis throwing Jagot Singh of India in 35 20. In Biddeford Henri De glane of Montreal defeated Stanley Stckeski of Philadelphia in straight falls. New York notes Hans Steinke of Germany threw Frank Bronowicyz of Poland in 27 243.
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India
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Montreal
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Philadelphia
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Yesterday's Stars Highlight Early Baseball Opener
Sam Jones of the White Sox and Sam West starred in yesterday's baseball action. Browns pitcher Jones earned a win in the opener after six innings. West delivered six hits and five runs in a doubleheader. Hughey Critz contributed for the Giants with three runs batted in two more. Eric Stenair of the Athletics added an RBI and solid hitting in a victory over the Braves.
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West
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Critz
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Athletics
Five hits, several doubles spark two baseball games
Paul Dean limited Cubs to seven hits while fanning seven in a two game set. Charley Gehringer and Bill Knickerbocker drove in six runs in the first game and Knickerbocker delivered the winning runs in the second. John Moore doubled three times against the Dodgers. Wesley Ferrer held the Yankees to two hits across 92 3 innings.
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