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Newspaper

Las Vegas Age

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1931

Page

3

Ballyhoo for Strib bout opened

George Kirkley reports the Schmeling Stribling heavyweight title bout in Cleveland on Friday night is being promoted with heavy hype. ticket sales lag, a public NBC broadcast is planned to boost revenue, and promoter Dunn pushed for early referee announcement to spark interest despite mixed estimates of gate potential.

George Kirkley United Press Cleveland Ballyhoo Max Schmeling-Young Young Jo Eling Bainbridge Cleveland News Jack Dempssy Wird Reno Labor Day Baer-Azcadun Sharky Schmeling Stribling Carnera Malone Hartnet Pudley Fallenstein Schesler Davis Dunn

Cubs Rout Phillies in Heavy Hornsby 14-3 Brawl at Baker Bowl

Chicago Cubs hammer Philadelphia 14 to 3 at Baker Bowl on June 30 powered by Roger Hornsby who belted two homers and a clutch bases loaded hit. Hornsby drove in four in the fifth and added another run in the sixth as Chicago stormed ahead. The Phillies misplayed multiple balls leading to the lopsided score with New York, Cleveland, Boston, and St. Louis also listed in the day’s box scores.

Baker Bowl Philadelphia Roger Hornsby Chicago Cubs Phillies Chicago Cal Hornsby

ACK JOHNSON TO BOX HERE JULY 3

Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, will box nine four round exhibition with Chief White Horse at Legion stadium Friday night. Johnson will display the move that won him the title after knocking out Jim Jeffries twenty one years ago at Reno. Don Burchard faces Robbie Herman in the ten round main event. Herman has fought Fay Kosky, Bud Taylor, Mike Dunde, and other top junior lightweights. Three four round preliminaries complete the card.

Jack Johnson Chief White Horse Legion Stadium Johnson Jim Jeffries Reno Don Burchard Michigan Wildcat Robbie Herman Herman Fay Kosky Bud Taylor Mike Dundee Burchard Warren Farrell

Major Leagues National League box scores brief

St Louis and New York posted losing totals with late surges as Derringer Stout Johnson and Wilson opposed by Mitchell Heving Hogan for St Louis and Brame Grace Frankhouse Spohrer for Pittsburgh Boston. Batteries listed for both teams include multiple pitchers.

St. Louis New York Derringer Stout Johnson and Wilson Mitchell Heving Hogan Pittsburgh Boston Brame Grace Frankhouse Spohrer

Sharkey Cards Increase Kayed League Standing

The St. Louis Cards moved three games ahead in the league by beating the New York Giants 11 to 10 in New York. Four Cardinals pitchers allowed 14 hits while striking out, with three homers boosting the offense. Allen tied the game in the fifth with a grand slam, then the Cards pulled ahead with a three-run burst in the seventh as the Giants totaled 18 hits with two homers.

Polo Grounds New York UPI St. Louis New York Giants Giants Allen

Fourth of July Lak e Park celebration at Lorenzi lake

Lorenzi Lake Park hosts a traditional Fourth of July fete with races games swimming boating music and fireworks from afternoon to midnight. Firecrackers restricted to the island under police protection to ensure a orderly, safe celebration with prizes and a double display of fireworks reflecting on the lake.

Lorenzi Lake Park Lorenzi

Browns Shut Out Senators in 7-0 Victory at Sportsmans Park

At St. Louis Browns Park on June 30, 1934, the Browns defeated the Washington Senators 7 to 0. George Blaeholder pitched a two-hit shutout, as the Browns collected 13 hits and scored seven runs to regain their winning form.

Sportsmans Park St. Louis U.P St. Louis Browns Washington Senators George Blaeholder

Labor Day Planned by Las Vegas Central Union

Last night the Central Labor Union met to plan what organizers promise will be the greatest Labor Day celebration in Las Vegas history. President James Farnsdale presided as members expressed strong enthusiasm and belief in a standout event with C. T. Grow of the International Association of Machinists as the principal speaker.

Labor Union Las Vegas James Farnsdale Blief C. T. Grow International Association of Machinists

Former Vegan Is Married In Los Angeles

Mrs. Marie Espeset former Las Vegas resident and Mrs. Walter Elmer Kendall were married in Los Angeles on Sunday June 13 1931 announced yesterday They will reside after July first at 411 South Wilton Place Los Angeles The bride daughter of the late Judge and Mrs W R Thomas came here with her parents in the citys early days and retains property interests and many friends here wishing happiness

Marie Espeset Las Vegas Walter Elmer Kendall Los Angeles South Wilton Place W. R. Thomas

Naval fliers halt in Las Vegas during homeward flight

Seven naval fliers returning from western maneuvers diverted to Las Vegas to rest at the National hotel after one member dropped out over St. George Utah. The group led by Captain John Dalquist included Jack Linke Grant Calhoun Pat Duggan J Pollard Art Coates and Kelliher. The missing flyer was due to rejoin early today and continue to San Diego airport.

San Diego P. A. Simon Las Vegas St. George Utah John Dalquist Jack Linke Grant Calhoun Pat Duggan J. Pollard Art Coates Kelliher National Hotel

Red Sox Pound Chicago in Opening 7 to 1 Victory

Boston Red Sox batter Chicago White Sox for 16 hits in a 7 to 1 win. Pat Caraway lasted just two innings before being knocked out and Charley Berry led the offense with three singles and a double driving in four runs in front of a sparse 750 crowd.

Chicago Boston Red Sox White Sox Chicago Sox Pat Caraway Red Sox Charley Berry

Cohens and Kellys in Africa at Airdome

The Cohens and Kellys in Africa opens at the Airdome for two days with Charlie Murray George Sidney Vera Gordon and Kate Price in a farce about ivory shortage and an expedition led by fake explorer Windjammer Thorn. Lloyd Whitlock Nick Cogley Frank Davis and Eddie Kane support. Vin Moore directed. Also note: Mr and Mrs Ferman King have returned home from Southern California.

Africa Cohens and Kellys Charlie Murray George Sidney Airdome Theatre Universals Cohens and Kellys Murray Sidney Vera Gordon Kate Price Cohen Kelly Windjammer Thorn Lloyd Whitlock Nick Cogley Frank Davis Eddie Kane Vin Moore The Cohens & Kellys Vera Gorden

Wimbledon Hope For U S Higher Wimbledon Sweep

Wimbledon England June 30 AP American hopes for a repeat Wimbledon championship sweep grew as Helen Jacobs advanced in women's singles and the doubles pair Frank X Shields and Sidney Wood won decisive quarter finals. Wood and Shields remained alive in singles and doubles, Jacobs in women’s singles, with strong American pairs still in early rounds.

Wimbledon Eng Helen Jacobs Frank X. Shields Sidney Wood Wood Shields Miss Jacobs

Battalino to defend featherweight title tonight in Jersey City

World featherweight champion Christopher Battalino of Hartford Conn will defend his title over ten rounds against Irishman Bobby Brady at Jersey City International league baseball park tomorrow night. Battalino, who postponed the bout by a week due to weighing issues, was listed as a 6 to 5 favorite.

Jersey City N. J U.P Christopher Battalino Harford Conn Bobby Brady Jersey City International League

Reds Break Up Robins Streak at Ebbets Field

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Brooklyn Robins 4 to 3 at Ebbets Field, ending the Robins five game winning streak. Cincinnati led off with two runs in the first on singles by Douthit and Roush, Cuccinello, then added a second inning score on Sukeforth's double and Crabtree single. Bissonette doubled in the Robins' first run in the second.

Ebbets Field Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Robins Reds Douthit. Roush Cuccinello Sukeforth Crabtree Bissonette

Boulder City Post Office Becomes Third Class

Boulder City post office advanced to third class and Post Master Finney's salary rises to $2,000 per year. The office began recently as a fourth class, with pay tied to stamp cancellations. Fire at 116 Gass Ave Westside damages furniture and clothing. cause unknown. home owned by G. E. Beckman.

Boulder City Finney James Cravens Gass Ave Westside

Markets at a Glance Brace for Debt Talks Pressures

Stocks slipped on Wednesday as United States and France faced a potential deadlock in war debt talks. Trading eased below two million shares with most declines modest, copper and steel sectors dragging the list. United States Steel fell below 100 while oil and copper news kept market sentiment cautious amid renewed merger rumors.

Richard L. Gridley United Press New York United States France Italy Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria United States Steel Dow, Jones & Co Eastern Railroad Anaconda Kennecott East Texas Sinclair Consolidated Oil Prairie Oil and Gas and Prairie Pipe Line

Herman Wins 10 Round Decision Over Gaona At Olympic

Chicago boxer Tommy Herman defeated Gaona in a ten round welterweight bout at the Olympic Auditorium. Herman received four rounds to Gaona’s three with three even rounds, earning the decision.

Gaona Tommy Herman Chicago Olympic Auditorium Herman

Special Opportunity for Large Nevada Hotel Casino Deal

A bold classified ad invites businessmen to join a license and location for the state’s largest hotel and casino. It promises a fortune for one or two investors with confidential replies, requests references and investment amount, and directs responses to Box F at Las Vegas ASE.

Las Vegas Ase

Net Precedents Shattered At National Pro Tennis Seeding

William T. Tilden Jr earned the No 1 seed for the national professional tennis championship at Forest Hills starting Monday and toppled defending champion Vincent Ricardee-Lime to second. Other seeds include Francis T Hunter Howard Kinsey J Emmet Pare Rover Kozeluh and Albert Burke of France.

New York Cun William T. Tilden Forest Hills Vincent Ricardee-Lime Francis T. Hunter Howard O. Kinsey J. Emmet Pare Rover Karel Kozeluh Albert Burke France

Big League Leaders in Batting and Homers

United Press tallies June 30 averages with Ruth of the Yankees leading batting. Morgan and Simmons pace Indians and Athletics in slugging. Gehrig and Ruth top homer lists. Separately, Mr and Mrs H C McCoy plan a Utah weekend trip to Navajo, Utah with daughter Tessie.

United Press Pet Ruth Yankees Morgan Indians Simmons Aths Goslin Browns Davis Phillies Homeru Luggers Klein Gehrig Ruth Utah H. C. McCoy Tessie Navajo

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