Carnera Knocks Sharkey Out In Sixth Round Title Win
Primo Carnera, the 260 pound Italian giant, storms to the heavyweight title by stopping Jack Sharkey in the sixth round before 35,000 at Madison Square Garden. Sharkey led early but Carnera unleashed a blistering finishing flurry with an inside uppercut to seal the crown. Sharkey needed minutes to recover before returning to his corner.
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Alan Gould
Associated Presa
New York
Pri‘mo Carnera
Sharkey
Arthur Donovan
Xeith
Bosion
Car- Bera
Muncein
Tve
Gamera
Monador
Carnery
Vold
Carnera Exred
Hig
Carnera
Primo
Smo
Bosingston
Tevor
United States
Firemen Policemen Lose To Glass In Twilight League
Glass Plant defeated Firemen Policemen 7 to 6 in a tight Twilight League contest. Key moments included Tleeney’s third inning homer for Firemen Policemen and Robertson’s three-bagger for Glass Plant. Stephenson homered for Firemen Policemen and Mead forfeited to Borden for not being ready. Douthit May Quit New York.
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Glass Plant
Tleeney
Fleet Third
Robertson
Glass’ Plant
Moore
Hampton
Stephenson
Glass
Mead
Borden
National AAU track finals lighted at Soldier Field
Chicago hosts the three day AAU championships with top athletes. Ralph Metcalfe faces setback in the 100 meters as Jimmie Johnson defeats him in junior events. Glenn Cunningham and Gene Venook vie in the 1000 and 800 meter races while Hornbostel challenges Cunningham in the 800 and 1000 meter events.
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William Weekes
Associated Press
Chicago
Soldier Field
Ralph Metcalfe
Miquette University
Jes Gwons
Cleveland
Jimmie Johnson
Snother
Gro
Illinois Stave Normal
Metcalfe-Owens
Percy Williams
Canada
Glenn Cunningham
Kansas
Gene Venoke
Cunningham
America
Charles Hornbastel
Indiana University
N.c.asa
Primo Camara Wins World Heavyweight Title in Long Island Debut
Italian heavyweight Primo Camara defeats Jack Sharkey to claim the world title. Camara chants with joy in a crowded dressing room, praising his mother and father. Trainer Bill Duffy cites months of prep for the decisive left hook and right uppercut that sent Sharkey to the canvas. Camara says Sharkey is better than ever but predicts victory after the third round as crowds roar.
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Prima
Sharkey
Goliath
Hestwaights
Joss’ Willard
Siant
Jack Dempsi
Piant Killer
Gene Tunney
Primo
Gayle Tallot
Associated Press
New York
Pr 'Camara
Italy
Dittle
Long Island
Daxed
Jack Sharkey
Man Mountain
Bill Duffy
Carnera
Jack
Champ Says He Will Battle Again After Loss
By Bill King New York June 0 Once again unaccustomed to defeat Sharkey reflects on the knockout at the hands of Primo Carnera. He is dazed yet calm and plans to fight again in a couple weeks once he shakes off rust. manager Buckley notes the decision rests with Sharkey.
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Bill King
Associated Press
New York
Bei
Dack
Sharkey
Ovo
Max Sehmeling
Boston
Carneras
Mel
Carnera
Jack
Johnny Buckley
The Fight Back Then: Baer and Primo in Madison Square Garden
A fragment describes a boxer's boastful mindset as he eyes a rematch with Primo under the corporation's aegis. The scene hints at future plans for a title defense at Madison Square Garden, with Primo contracted for another bout.
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Baer
Primo
Chayp
Goliath
Madison Square Garden
Hickman Malone Lewis and Rasher on Saturday Card
Promoter John Donnelly books a Kingsport arena card featuring Strangler Lewis vs Herman Hickman and Andy Rasher vs Jim Hesslyn. Hesslyn out, Eddie Malone to wrestle Rasher in a one hour bout. Hickman known for rough tactics. Lewis vows to win. Doors open 7:00 pm, fights start 8:34 pm, all seats one price. Record Lewos is expected to attend.
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Hickman, Malone
Lewis and Rasher
Hesslyn
Eddie Malone
Eddie
Rasher
Thunderbolt
Malone
Andy
Hickmien
Notre Dame
Bristol
Hickman
John Donnelly
Record Lerowd
Baseball Standings and Results From Weekend Schedule
The latest baseball reports show American League leaders Washington 43 25 and New York 45 25 with strong showings by Philadelphia and Chicago. In National League action New York 40 22 leads, while St Louis 88 29 and Pittsburgh 38 21 highlight a crowded pennant race with several games postponed by rain.
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Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Boston
St. Loui
Philadelph
St. Louis
York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Yates and Bliss To Meet in Golf
Yates of Georgia Tech and Bliss of Cornell lead the intercollegiate golf tourney as semi-final action begins. Yates faces Walter Emery of Olla fonta in the upper bracket while Bliss clashes with Colgate’s Hs Koval in the lower bracket as 36 holes unfold.
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Williamsville
Charlie Yates
Georgia Tech
Georgia
Rodney Bliss
Cornell
Nebraska Grown
Yates
Bobby Jones
Walter Emery
Ollafonta
West
Bliss
Hs & Koval
Colgate
Cal Tech Fighter Draws Garibaldi In Noon Bout
In Washington D C Ray Steele of California aged 213 met Gino Garibaldi of Italy aged 212 at 12 00 in a boxing match marked by a quick volume of punches and a cautious start as both fighters sought advantage in the early rounds.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Ray Steele
California
Drew Gino Garibaldi
Italy
Carnera Knocks Out Sharkey To Claim World Heavyweight Title
AP report details Primo Carnera of Italy defeating Jack Sharkey of Boston by knockout in New York to win the world heavyweight championship. The card also notes multiple bouts with various outcomes including outpoints, knockouts, and a drawn match among fighters from Boston St Louis New York Wyn California and Chicago.
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Associated Press
New York
Primo Carnera
Italy
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Tony Shucco
al Tillman
St. Louis
Bob Moody
Harald Marys Bayonne
N. J
Arthur Hattick
Vic Bernard
Leonard
Foul Bails and Bunched Victories Across MLB Night
Yankees tie Indians after a late rally as Ruth leads with steady hitting. Cardinals attack Giants with a six run third inning spearheaded by Dana Bacon. Cubs top Dodgers on a two homer burst from Babe Herman while Klein drives in all six for the Phillies in a 6-4 win over Pirates. Rain pauses Boston-Chicago AL clash. Braves and Reds idle in NL.
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Cardinals
Lefty Clark
Dana Bacon
Lefty Grove
Philadelphia Athletics
Dana
St. Louis Browns
Enis Pierce
Jimmie Foxx
Phillies
Chuck Klein
Pittsburgh Pirates
Klein
Guy Bush
Waltey
Beck
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Babe Herman
Brave
Cincinnati Reds
Major League Leaders Recap From Yesterday’s Games
Baseball leaders lists show Phillies star Klein atop several categories including batting average .371 and home runs 18 while Davis and Pullis chase strong marks for the Phillies. Cardinals, Reds, and Yankees players fill top spots in runs RBIs hits doubles and triples with several teams contributing standout performers across the board.
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Klein
Phillies
Davis
Martin
Cardinals
Bartell
Bottomley
Reds
Pullis
Medwick
Waner
Pirates
Vaughan
Marti
Berger
Braves
Fullis
Frischland Martin
Carleton
Cantwell
Simmons
White Sox
Cronin
Senators
Gehrig
Yankees
Manush
Croning
Burns Browns
Combs
Foxx
Athletics
Ruth
Parker Meets Bryan in Tri-State Tennis Semi Finals
Milwaukee junior champion Frankie Parker drew Robert Lefty Bryan of Chattanooga in a semi final of the Tri-State tournament in Cincinnati. Bryan Grant of Atlanta was set to face John McDiarmid of Fort Worth. Survivors of the two matches will meet in the finals Sunday.
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Parker
Bryan
Cincinnati
Frankie Parker
Milwaukee
Robert “Lefty
Chattanooga
Bryan Grant
Atlanta
John McDiarmid
Fort Worth
Texas
Greensboro Wins Piedmont League Clash Over Wilmington
Greensboro defeated Wilmington to clinch first half honors in the Piedmont League. Eastman pitched nine strong innings allowing six hits as Pendleton led the AMC WLU Combines with a four for four at the plate and a sparkling defensive grab. Dixon and Gray matched speed with tight pitching, while Campbell turned in key plays at short and first. The game lasted about ninety minutes with brisk action and defensive highlights throughout.
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Lee Meridesh
Dixon
Gray
Bill Pendleton
Combines
Campbell
Elmo Gray
Eastman
Big
Ed. Dixon
AMC
WLU Sepik Pacman
Eddie Dyer
Letty Dunelib
Stars Shine in Mixed MLB Action Across Leagues
Yesterday's top performers include Harvey Hendrick of the Cubs posting two doubles and a triple against the Dodgers. Gerald Walker of the Tigers delivered a ninth inning RBI single to beat the Senators 5-4. Tex Carleton of the Cardinals shut out the Giants until the ninth for his eleventh win. Dimin, Foxx, and Bob Johnson of the Athletics homered to topple the Browns. Chuck Klein drove in six with two homers and two singles to beat the Pirates 6-4. Babe Ruth of the Yankees led a 3-for-? effort against the Indians with a double and two singles.
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Associated Press
Harvey Hendrick
Cubs
Dodgers
Gerald Walker
Tigers
Tex Carleton
Cardinals
Giants
Dimmin
Foxx
Bob Johnson
Athletics
Browns
Chuck Klein
Phri Ies
Pirates
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Indians
Fourth of July Game Sked Noted For City League Fans
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Fourth of July game and City League fans. Text references a Tuesday date, a high school setting, and a schedule with unclear venues. Names and specifics are obscured, leaving only the general reference to an upcoming Independence Day game and related tickets.
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Utica
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Frankie Edgren
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Germany
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George Neron
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