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Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
6
Eddie Brietz chronicles memories of Louis versus Schmeling, noting bets on a knockout, the crowd’s reaction, and the aftermath. It mentions Max Schmeling’s entourage, ringside bets, and the fight’s enduring impact, with references to figures like General Phelan and Pete Herman. The piece also touches on injuries and deaths linked to boxing figures from that era.
In the Junior League game Hilltop Sluggers beat the Giants 8 to 6. Jack Roberts pitched all nine innings for the winners while Cecil End and Bill Spence Jr did for the losers. Bill Shaw hit a two run homer and Pred Davis doubled. An exhibition game with All-stars is scheduled for 5 30 this evening on the athletic field.
Joe Louis, 24 year old Alabama Negro, delivers a stunning knockout of Max Schmeling in 2 minutes 4 seconds at Yankee Stadium before 80 000 spectators. The victory, the fastest heavyweight title stoppage, sets up potential future bouts with Max Baer while Schmeling concedes defeat after a fierce, one sided bout.
New York June 23 AP Joe Louis heavyweight champion says he is getting better after a one round knockout of Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium. He tells reporters he feels relief at being champ and notched more than a single punch kept him moving. Schmeling vows to fight again as he concedes defeat and ignores the crowd outside in his dressing room. Ignatz Paderewski speaks multiple languages with ease.
American Association games include Columbus at Milwaukee with rain and tied or rescheduled. Kansas City 10 Toledo 4. Minneapolis 10 Louisville 7. St Paul 7 Indianapolis 3. National League results show New York 6 Cincinnati 4 and St Louis 4 Boston 2. Chicago at Philadelphia postponed by rain. American League scores Cleveland 3 New York 1 and Cleveland 7 New York 1. Detroit 8 Boston 3. Philadelphia 7 St. Louis 1. Chicago 16 Washington 3. Only scheduled games listed for some leagues.
Indianapolis hosts Columbus in a night game while Louisville faces Toledo St Paul meets Milwaukee Minneapolis travels to Kansas City Cincinnati plays New York St Louis visits Boston Chicago meets Philadelphia Pittsburgh plays Brooklyn New York visits Cleveland Philadelphia at St Louis Washington challenges Chicago Boston battles Detroit plus a note that hydrogen has the simplest atomic structure of all elements.
The Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Yankees in both ends of a doubleheader 3-1 and 7-1. Lefty Gomez lost the opener after a two-run first inning error, while Johnny Allen pitched a four-hitter in the nightcap, Bruce Campbell hitting a decisive three-run homer. The Indians widened their lead over their rivals to 3 1/2 games as Boston and other contenders faltered.
Holy Cross graduate Maybe Lefebvre, a pitcher who can hit, homered on his first major league at bat for the Boston Red Sox. He later helped Minneapolis win 10 to 7 in the American Association debut, adding a double and an RBI. The Apostles of St. Paul beat Indianapolis 7 to 3 as Kansas City won a sixth straight by 10 to 4 over Toledo. A Columbus-Milwaukee game was postponed due to wet grounds. A Tulsa minister sued a theatre for damages over bank-night losses to his church collections.
The Fourth annual Ohio Crow Hunters convention and the second National Crow Shoot proceed Friday and Saturday with events at the American Hotel. A Friday luncheon precedes committee reports and officer elections. crow shoot entries are announced post election. Contestants draw for positions and assign scorekeepers. scoring rewards knowledge, crow call skill, first crow killed, and additional crows within range.
The Jackson Independents replace Marion in the Central Baseball League starting Sunday at 2 30 against Logan on the local diamond. Newark visits Lancaster, Federal Glass plays Mansfield, and New Philadelphia meets Coshocton as league games unfold. President Joe Donnelly cited Marion's unreliability and announced Harold Rowe of Wellston as manager. Logan Merchants beat Lancaster Moose 2 1 last Sunday and aim for a third win when Jackson arrives.
Dr Charles F Rauch chairman of the local Red Cross reports a response to the fund drive totalling 95 00 with four churches contributing last Sunday and others expected to meet the quota this coming Sunday He says Red Cross has never failed to meet its quota and will not at this time Contributions may be given through churches local headquarters in the Court House or to M D Heft chapter treasurer A full list will be published early next week Also three full length films show at Argentine theatres
A fragmented listing shows a dense radio timetable with stations WLW WBNS WHKC and various program titles and hosts. It catalogs hour by hour offerings from 5:30 PM through 4:45 AM including music talk news sports and variety acts featuring hosts such as Henry Weber John Agnew Bing Crosby Amos n Andy and Betty Crocker among others, reflecting a busy regional lineup.
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