Kenosha boxers lead at Memorial hall benefit show
Tommy Dorf Bob Jarvis and George Murray of Kenosha posted wins on a three bout American Legion Post 310 charity card in Racine Memorial hall. Jarvis outpointed Thelen while Dorff battled Dulley in a close decision and Murray defeated Olsen in a three round bout amid about 1100 spectators.
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Racine
Kenosha
Murray
Olson
Olsen
KO Olsen
Earl Elmer
Janesville
Lawrence Esch
West Allis
Ernie Clark
Dick Olsen
Johnny Holman
Chicago
Darrell Burmeister
Tom Thelen
John Basal
Louis favorite to whip Conn in title defense at Yankees Stadium
Joe Louis. 32 year old heavyweight veteran, defends his crown for the 22nd time at the Yankees ballpark. He is described as fully trained and still devastating, likely to overwhelm Billy Conn by around the fourth round. Conn, lighter and fearless, plans to box Louis and avoid slugging to counter Louis power.
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New York
Joe Louis
Yankees
Billy Conn
Pittsburgh
Louis
Billy
Joe
Cub Cadet Ball Leagues Formed
The Cub and Cadet baseball leagues are organized with first games on Wednesday June 19. Cub division teams include Atomic Gremlins Sidney Leonard Vagabonds Loran Tucker Bulldozers George Moseley Wolves Robert Maurem Phil Cavarretta's Wally Knutson Flying Leopards Donald Benning Kenosha Cubs Tom Gascoigne. Cadet division lists Bulldogs Norman Persons Spaghetti Strangiers Richard Spaay Stan Hacks Bill Hunt Fly Swatters Oliver Wheeler Joy Boys Clifford Cleveland The Vaga bonds Philip Miller schedule shows Cubs games June 20 Phil Cavarretta's vs Bulldozers at Lincoln 2 June 21 Wolves vs Flying Leopards at Lincoln Atomic Gremlins Bye Cadet division.
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Atomic Gremlins
Sidney Leonard
Loran Tucker
George Moseley
Wolves
Robert Maurem
Phil Cavarretta
Wally Knutson
Flying Leopards
Donald Benning
Kenosha Cubs
Tom Gascoigne
Bulldogs
Norman Persons
Spaghetti Strangiers
Richard Spaay
Stan Hacks
Bill Hunt
Fly Swatters
Oliver Wheeler
Joy Boys
Clifford Cleveland
Vagabonds
Philip Miller
Two Heavyweights Set for Million-Dollar Fight Tonight
Thumbnail sketches outline Joseph Louis Barrow and William Conn, two fighters headed for a high-stakes bout in Pompton Lakes New Jersey. Barrow, born May 13 1914 in LaFayette Alabama, rose from poverty to claim the heavyweight title and 21 defenses, aiming for his 13th straight knockout against Conn. Conn, born Oct 8 1917 in Pittsburgh, climbed from East Liberty streets to light heavyweight champion, seeking another title shot in the same bout.
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Joseph Louis Barrow
LaFayette
Ala
Munn
Lily Barrow
River Rouge
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
St. Louis
Jack Kracken
Chicago
Primo Carera
Kayoed
Max Schmeling
Jim Braddock
Arturo Godoy
Tommy Farr
Billy Conn
Kayoed Conn
William David Conn
Pittsburgh
East Liberty
Johnny Ray
Billy the ‘Kid
Teddy Yarosz
Fred Apostoli
Melio Bettina
Bettina
Gus Lesnevich
San Louis
Ray
Junior
Casey Dropp to pitch for Brill at Somers against Cardinals
Casey Dropp, former Ke-Nash-A ace, returns to the mound Friday as Milwaukee Brill faces Somers Cardinals. Earl Wood may oppose him in a rare hurling duel. Brill has 16 wins in 18 games this season and a .324 team batting mark led by Willie Seelow.
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Casey Dropp
Milwaukee Brill
Somers
Cardinals
Earl Wood
Dropp
Casey
Brill
Milwaukee
Willie Seelow
Norma Blacske
Ed. Lipinski
Roy Brodzik
Steve Bartkowski
Gene Smars
Stretch” Kluczny
Syl Polk
Ted Peterson
Whitey Leponiemi
Racine
Metal Parts
Uniform price ceilings lifted for Boy and Girl Scouts
The Washington agency suspended uniform price ceilings for Boy Scout and Girl Scout attire but kept limits on shoes. It said the outfits are produced for non profit groups and distributed via authorized dealers.
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Washington
OPA
Cubs Seek Extra Team as League Schedule Plans Form
At Lincoln the Vagabonds face Stan Hack's and the Fly Swatters meet the Joy Boys all at 9 a.m. A Cub division bye is possible if another Cub team enters. managers should contact L. E. Engle, athletic director at the recreation office.
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Vagabonds
Stan Hack
Lincoln
Fly Swatters
Joy Boys
Cub
L. E. Engle
Baseball scores and schedule from Associated Press roundup
American League results show St. Louis 1 Boston 0 and Cincinnati 10 New York 0 in the National League Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn 3 and Chicago 7 Philadelphia 0. Tomorrow’s games list New York at Chicago and other pairings. minor leagues note Louisville 8 Minneapolis 5. Chile honors Captain Lon Policaro Toro with a pedestal and bust on Easter Island.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Lon Policaro Toro
Easter Island
Chile
Detroit Preeerenee
American Association
St. Paul
Louisville
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Toledo
Columbus
Bobby Alwin Named Madison Central Basketball Coach
Bobby Alwin former Madison East and Wisconsin basketball star to take over Madison Central basketball duties next year. He succeeds Warren Kasch who left for St Cloud Teachers College. Alwin, a 1940s Badger guard and World War II veteran, will also teach social science or mathematics and assist Harold Pollock with Central football.
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Robert H
Bobby” Alwin
Madison East High School
University of Wisconsin
Madison Central
Phil Falk
Bobby
Warren Kasch
St. Cloud Teachers College
St. Cloud, Minn
Madison East
Alwin
Wisconsin
East
Harold E
Bud” Foster
Badger
Foster
United States
England
Harold
Gus” Pollock
Central
Navy
Orange and Black
Pollock
World heavyweight title bout Louis Conn at Yankee Stadium
Joe Louis defending his world heavyweight title against Billy Conn in a 15 round decision bout at Yankee Stadium New York City Promoter Twentieth Century Sporting Club Mike Jacobs attendance estimated at 75000 with gate around 2600000 Louis purse about 780000 Conn 390000 seconds listed for Louis and Conn Weather calls for rain and cool night Emergency plan if postponed to Thursday same time
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Joe Louis
Detroit
Billy Conn
Pittsburgh
Yankee Stadium
New York City
Louis
Conn
Twentieth Century Sporting Club
Mike Jacobs
Manny Seamon
Larry Amadee
George Nicholson
Johnny Ray
Freddie Fiero
Bill Joos
New York
Tony Zale
Conn Fears Rival As Madison Square Garden Bout Nears
Promoter Mike Jacobs prepares for a headline fight between two rivals with Billy Conn weighing about 182 pounds and the other at 208. Eddie Joseph and Benny Leonard are considered as potential referees. Ten thousand $5 general admission tickets go on sale at 6 pm EDT. If rain delays, the event is postponed to tomorrow night. Broadcast plans include ABC and NBC.
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Billy
Conn
Madison Square Garden
Eddie Joseph
Louis Conn
Benny Leonard
Louis
Mike Jacobs
American Broadcasting Company
National Broadcasting Company
Cubs' Kush Wins In Relief Role Debut Shutout
Emil Kush, a 28 year old rookie, pitched as a starter for the Chicago Cubs and blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 7 to 0 on four hits. Alvin Jurisch held the Cubs until the seventh before a four run burst and three more in the ninth. The win keeps Chicago within four games of the league leading Brooklyn Dodgers as they lost 6 3 to the Pirates.
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Chicago Cubs
Emil Kush
Philadelphia Phillies
White Sox
Kush
Phillies
Alvin Jurisch
Bruin
Cubs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Flatbush
Charley Grimm
Phils
New York
Cincinnati
al Jurisich
Bucky Walters
Reds
Giants
Bucky
Cincy
Hal Schumacher
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Ken Heintzleman
Remark on Boxing Confidence and Family
A fragment notes a fighter claiming future success over Billy after a past head loss. Mentioned are two young sons Timothy four and Billy Jr. 15 months. A prediction asserts better control under pressure, but only one of the competing statements may be correct.
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Billy
Timothy
Betting Racket Sees Louis Favored by Public in Conn Bout
Broadway bookmakers report broad public confidence in Louis over Billy Conn for the Joe Louis vs Billy Conn bout. Some big wagers exist, including a $30,000 bet on Conn, with odds shifted from 3 to 1 to the new slate offering Louis at 2 to 5 by knockout and other bets on round outcomes and decisions.
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New York
Billy Conn
Joe Louis
Louis
Billy
Joe
Conn
Comets Journey to Rockford in Rain Slowed Start
The Kenosha Comets travel to Rockford after rain and cold halted games in Wisconsin. Muskegon Lassies and Kenosha faced cancelled doubleheaders and wet fields, with a four game set against the 1945 All-American Girls league champions awaiting in Rockford.
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Kenosha News
Lassies
Muskegon
Kenosha Comets
Illinois Trail
Rockford
Kenosha
Lake Front Stadium
Ralph Boyle
Pres Cruthers
Lassies and Comets
Wolverine
Racine
Belles
Grand Rapids Oo
TRG
South Bend
Sue Fort Wayne
Peoria Surges Past Grand Rapids 5-4 in Final Tie
In 45 degree weather 800 fans watched the Grand Rapids Chicks fall to the Peoria Red Wings 5-4. Alice Haylett walked 13, three with bases loaded to drive in three Peoria runs. Annabelle Lee shut down a late Chicks threat in the ninth. Final scoring details: Peoria 5 Grand Rapids 4. Lee and Rountree, Haylett and Lessing.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Rapids Chicks
Peoria Red Wings
Alice Haylett
Peoria
Chicks
Annabelle Lee
Rhfe Peoria
Lee
Rountree
Haylett and
Lessing
Grabiner Veeck Seek Cleveland Indians Purchase
Chicago executives Bill Veeck Jr. and Harry Grabiner, former White Sox vice president, are said to be negotiating to buy the Cleveland Indians. Will Harridge, AL president, announced a deal is on but details must be worked out. Veeck and Grabiner aim to finalize within a week after Veeck left the Milwaukee Brewers last winter.
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Chicago
Will Harridge
American League
Bill Veeck Jr
Harry Grabiner
White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Harridge
Veeck
Grabiner
Chicago Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers
American Association
Oscar Salenger
Louis to Fight Conn as Sparring Partners Remember
In a New York sports column Hugh Fullerton notes Joe Louis boosting his timing in recent workouts, Billy Conn primed for a title bout, and mentions sparring history with Al Hoosman and others. The piece also references Ray Robinson, golfers Lloyd Mangrum and Vic Ghezzi, and a centennial Hoboken baseball celebration.
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New York
Pompton Lakes
N. J
al Hoosman
Joe Louis
Louis
Billy Conn
Ray Robinson
Conn
Billy
51St Street
Louis Vn
Lloyd Mangrum
Vic Ghezzi
Inverness
Toledo
Mangrum
Hoboken, N. J
Happy Chandler
City Schedules Thursday Senior League Games
The city lists Thursday events for the co Y C Senior Past Pitch League with a 5 30 p m start. Grace Lutheran faces Penial Tabernacle in the evening schedule.
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Co -Y.C
Grace Lutheran
Penial Tabernacle
Red Sox Slip as Western Swing Brings Defeats
The Boston Red Sox suffer a 1-0 loss to Bob Muncrief in Chicago amid rain delays and protest, dropping Ferriss after 10 straight wins as Boston clings to a seven game lead over the Yankees. Emil Kush debuts with a 7-0 Cubs win while Cincinnati routs New York 10-0.
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Boston Red Sox
Joe Cronin
Bobby Feller
Boston
Sox
Bostons
Chicago
St. Louis
Cronin
Dave Ferriss
Ferriss
Bob Muncrief
Browns
Joe Paparella
New York Yankees
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Red Sox Acquire Yankee Twirler On Waivers
Boston Red Sox obtain right hander Bill Zuber from the New York Yankees after waivers. Zuber is 32, from Homestead Iowa, marked as a sale hero of the pennant rivals.
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Chicago
U.P
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Bill (Sum-Zum) Zuber
Homestead
Iowa
Local Softball and League Games Schedule Cliff Notes
Evening softball and league matchups listed across multiple venues. Girls league action at 5 30 p m features Sheridan St Andrews First Baptist Sime Mons Marys Lutheran versus Christian Reformed at Simmons and other mixed fixtures including Quaker Streeter Simmons at Lincoln and Senior National League games at Tip Top Tavern Beach Shorn Shyne Dairy American Legion at Stadium.
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Sheridan
St. Andrew
Tip Top Tavern
Knights of Columbus
Beach
Kenosha Motor Coach Lines
Kingsbury Beer
Stadium
Kenosha Zippers
Rocky's Tavern
Somers
Chocolate Shop
Kenwis Club
Petrifying Springs
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Dorff
Kenosha Thio
Russ Kubiak
Racine Journal-Times
Jarvis Impressive
Thelen
Kenoshan
Dulley
Louis Favorite
France
Italy
Germany
Mary Louis ‘Smith
Jimmy
Abe Simon
Brills
Associated Press
Bobby Alwin
Madison Central Cagers
Yellow Cab Co
Comets
Lassie
Fort Wayne
By Eddie McKenna
Waukegan’s
Hugh Fullerton, Jr
W. C. Heinz
New York Sun
Bob Pastor
Tommy Quinn
Leslie MacMitchell
Eddie Walsh
Armenian General Athletic Union
Randall Islands
Bole
Leader Store
H. Chemerow
Red Sox
Ity Associated Press
Rush Cub
Yankee
Snap-On
Lineecoln
Quaker Stretcher
Simmons
Linecoln
Household Appliants and Radio Co
57Th Street
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