Sharkey Schmeling Title Fight May Hit 600000 Gate
Heavyweight champion Sharkey and challenger Schmeling prepare for a Thursday bout at Madison Square Garden. Betting favors Sharkey 9 to 5 with knockout odds at 1 to 7 against Schmeling. Radio hook up by NBC and proceeds boost for milk fund.
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Old boxing memories and champions teased in lively essay
A nostalgic piece reviews historic boxing greats from Corbett to Dempsey. It notes Johnson and Burns, recounts past Davis Cup players, and imagines a ring reunion at Yankee Stadium with seven of nine champions alive.
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Gene Tunney and boxing tales from old days
The writer recalls Gene Tunney as the best fixed financially and socially among boxers and hints at stories Johnson could tell from early days. He mentions a 1909 Colma bout with Stanley Ketchel and a 1910 Sydney clash with Tommy Burns stopped by police to protect Burns.
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Senators Slump Deepens as Mack Gaining on Leaders
The Washington Senators cling to second in the American circuit as Cleveland closes to within a half game. Detroit and Boston claim key wins while Connie Mack’s Athletics push first place by beating the White Sox 3 2 and a late Yankee surge tops St Louis 8 5. Rain plagued National League play with several games postponed.
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Hafey Leaves for Treatment as Cardinals Struggle
St Louis fans fear a long absence for slugger Chick Hafey who is en route home for treatment after vision problems. Manager Streck sent Hafey home with Frisch Gelbert and Orsatti on the injured list, casting doubt on the Cardinals offense.
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Chick) Hafey
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Major League Leaders Time Frame Unclear
The listing shows National League leaders with names like Stephenson and Klein across batting runs RBI and hits, and American League leaders including Rice Ruth Gehrman and Combs. Some spellings appear garbled, but captures include RBI leaders and home run tallies with team affiliations noted.
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Fights Last Night AP Roundup
Pittsburgh fighter Joe Cooper outpointed Joe Trippe in Terre House Indiana. Lou Scozza of Buffalo beat Tony Shucca in Boston. Mike O Dowd defeated Simmy Freed in Columbus. Marty Gold of Philadelphia defeated Quinns Lee in Flint. Young Jack Thompson knocked out Jimmy Dolan in Portland in the third round of a non title ten round bout.
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