Conn and Louis Meet in Ring Tonight Confident Title Fight
Joe Louis 32, a seasoned champion, defends his heavyweight title for the 22nd time at Yankee Stadium against Billy Conn from Pittsburgh. Louis shows sharpened speed and legs in final workouts, predicting an early knockout around the third or fourth round. Conn vows to box and avoid slugging, insisting he can win, despite Louis’s power. The bout will be on ABC radio and NBC TV.
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World Heavyweight Championship History Through the Years
New York June 12 AP outlines the chain of world heavyweight title changes from bare knuckle days to modern era. Notable bouts include Sullivan Kilrain in Richburg, Corbett Sullivan in New Orleans, Fitzsimmons Corbett in Carson City, Jeffries Fitzsimmons in Coney Island, Burns Harts in Los Angeles, Johnson Byrne in New South Wales, Willard Johnson in Havana, Tunney Sharkey in Philadelphia, Baer Carnera in New York, Braddock Louis in Chicago.
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Fair Weather Promised For Louis Conn Fight Tonight
The weather bureau forecast fair conditions and 75,000 fans expected at Yankee Stadium for the Joe Louis Billy Conn heavyweight title bout tonight at 10 p m EDT. Winds will be easterly, skies cloudy and cool with a low around 55 degrees. Ottawa Legion Wins In baseball, Ottawa Junior American Legion team beat Scott 18 to 14, with Ottawa posting upcoming games against Seok.
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American Association delays games in rain soaked schedule
In a rain affected day several major league contests were postponed. Milwaukee hosts games delayed to 4 percent capacity while Fant at Indianapolis and Philadelphia at Detroit also faced postponement. New York at Chicago and Chicago versus Cincinnati postponed as weather continues to disrupt the slate.
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Fort Smith Giants Top Hutchinson In Split Twinbill
Fort Smith rolled past Hutchinson 4-0 and 12-3 but still trailed league leader Leavenworth by four games. Joplin lost 12-6 to the Braves, Muskogee beat Salina 6-3 to rise to third, while Hutchinson dropped to fourth. Portsider Johnny Groves held Hutchinson to three hits in game one. Worner Morris surrendered six safeties and drove in six runs in game two. The Braves fed six runs in the fifth to win game five against Joplin. Salina tied Muskogee 5-5 after six, then Al Lawrence delivered a ninth-inning single to score Ray Baker for the Reds’ winner.
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Sports Mirror Recaps Historic Baseball and Tennis Moments
AP notes notable sports milestones across years: Tackey Johnny Ade wins at Felmont Park, a national clay tennis event, St Louis finals leading the National League margin over the Dodgers, plus Max Schmeling knocking out Joe Louis in the 12th round at Yankee Stadium ending Louis’ 27 victory streak.
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Louis Will Defend His Title For 22nd Time Since 1937
New York data shows Joe Louis defending the heavyweight title for the 22nd time against Billy Conn at Yankee Stadium. The article lists Louis's title defenses by year and opponent, from 1927 through 1942, including notable KOs and decisions with opponents such as Farr, Mann, Lewis, Sats, Burman, Conn, and Nova.
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Louis Gains Edge in Training Ahead of Conn Bout
New York reports Joe Louis showing timing improvements in workouts at Pompton Lakes after pairing with Al Housman. Louis aims to extend a streak as Ray Robinson predicted, with his straight left threatening opponents. The piece notes Conn’s hotel stance, Mangrum and Ghezzi awaiting golf clash, and Hoboken’s baseball centennial with Happy Chandler.
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Happy Chandler
Local men in tourney at Topeka in sixth Kansas amateur golf meet
The sixth Kansas amateur golf tournament opened with qualifying rounds led by Eugene Zuspann of Goodland who shot 142 for medalist honors. Six qualifiers were tied at 158, with two championship spots remaining after a rain pause. Morning play featured Andy Haser, Lick Ashley, Don Wall, and A N Littleton vying for the two places as finals set for Sunday.
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Walk with bases loaded lifts Chanute to 1-0 win
In a pitcher duel, Ross Grimsley of Chanute outs 18 Oilers while Jack Bumparner fanned 12. Chanute wins 1-0 on a first inning bases loaded walk as Miami moves to second in KOM standings with a 5-2 victory over Carthage and Rial defeats Pittsburg 8-1. Carthage errors boost Miami. Kibben allows seven safeties. Jimmy Crandall appears for Pittsburg Browns in late innings as Cubs held to one hit.
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Colonels Gain Half a Game on St. Paul Club
The Louisville Colonels won 8 to 3 over Minneapolis to close the gap on league leaders St. Paul in the American Association. Rain washed out the rest of the games, while Roy Shoaf and Bob Groom of Kansas left for Evanston to train for the National Intercollegiate tournament at Northwestern University beginning June 24.
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Browns Win To 0 In Rough Red Sox Tilt
Boston fans watched their pennant chances waver as a 1-0 loss to Bob Muncrief dropped the Red Sox while Ferriss pitched well in a tough defeat. Cronin’s lineup faltered as Muncrief’s shutout secured Kansas City’s edge. Elsewhere Emil Rush joined Chicago Cubs as starter after relief work, and Buck Walters impressed in Cincinnati’s 11-1 rout of the Giants.
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Local Golfers Compete In State Amateur at Topeka
Two Lawrence golfers braved rain at Shawnee Country Club to qualify for the Kansas State Amateur Golf tournament. John Owens shot 73 and 77 for 145 to face defending champion Glenson in the first round. Dillon posted two 72s for 144 to enter the field, while Don R. Wetzel matched a 82 with Moniav's 74 for 156. Dutch Chanman 176 and Gene Riling 177 also qualified for the 36 holes in their flights. opponents to be announced later.
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Deal on to buy Cleveland club hype drives talks
Report from Chicago notes Joe J Will Har ridge says there is a deal on to purchase the Cleveland club. Dit Veeck Jr and Harry Grabber are linked to the plan as Har ridge emphasizes awaiting details. Veeck recently left the Chicago buy the ewers of loan association and sold est in the AAS club, with Attoney Oseagr Salerger mentioned in Chicago.
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McNeill cites business duties limiting international play
McNeill, co-holder of the national under doubles title, says pressure of business will keep him from playing any cup matches outside the United States. He remains active domestically and will focus on national events while balancing his professional commitments.
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Brackett Cheree attends Sunday supper at the Beatie event
Mrs Pewenstadt and Mrs Hacgine host a county social Sunday with Mr and Mrs eee certiasy and three daughters present. Audrey Jens tone and Taulis join the dinner as well. Mrs Genree hosted later that day with a note of thanks.
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Local Socials and Calls Fill Lawrence Weekend
Coffmen attended the Social Order of Feguceant at the Misonte Temple on Lawrence. Mrs. W. Z. Martin of Odessa Mo. visits Mrs. E. Kiefer in Lawrence. Mrs. Martin, a Brackett neighborhood resident, recalled owning and living where the Hilde prande led, Mrs. Cora Kirby and son Kenneth. Kenneth hosted Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ridley for dinner Sunday and later visits to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Colman Welth Colman and Jamie. Ernest Kasold home sees several visitors including Bob Stannard of Lawrence. Chares Schorr and Mrs. MocBraineet of Lawrence, and other local friends called and socialized. Mrs. Norma Jotnsen spent Saturday with Mrs. Drake. Karen Fise will visit Topeka Sunday. Patrick Lee McClung came Sunday with his parents. Ad taker phone listed.
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Added to American Team Don McNeil to Play With Day Cup Players
Tennis veteran Don McNeil has been added to the United States Davis Cup squad for the North American zone finals at South Orange New Jersey June 28 to 30. He will temporarily replace Ted Schroeder who returned to California after participating in the event.
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