Carnera Gains in Favor as Championship Fight Nears
The heavyweight title bout between Jack Sharkey and Primo Carnera at Madison Square Garden grows likelier to attract big betting action. Carnera is favored by some bookmakers after his KO win over Ernie Schaaf, while Sharkey remains dangerous despite inactivity. Fans in northeast Louisiana may listen in via The News-Star on North Second Street with amplifier support from a local furniture company.
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Favorites Qualify in Trans Miss Golf Championship
Colorado Springs June 11 report on Trans Mississippi golf qualifying rounds. Eaton of Oklahoma led with 137 for 66 holes, posting three sub par rounds and a 68 in the final nine. Gus Moreland Cal 8 paced runners up at 141 while Strassburger Coffeyville and McCrary Des Moines also featured among top contenders.
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Sport Sparde by Henry McLemore
Henry McLemore covers a local sports week highlighting standout performances, player moves, and upcoming games. The column analyzes team dynamics, standout athletes, and potential season turning points for readers.
Sharkey Cagees at Wil lson Farm Before Carnera Bout
United Press reports Jack Sharkey kept under watch at Gus Wilsons Health Farm amid pre fight tension. The heavyweight champion, two days from facing Primo Carnera, is described as highly agitated and confined before a late night exit to Madison Square Garden for the 265 pound showdown.
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Sharkey Seeks Human Calm Before Fight Amid Hype
The world champion, under pressure in the final 48 hours, tries to stay sane with his wife and a deck of cards. A press agent blocks access as Sharkey wrestles with becoming almost animalistic while preparing to box. He longs for a year to live normally, not under the lash.
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American Champions Advance at Wimbledon
U S champions Helen Wills Moody and Ellsworth Vines Jr lead the second round as Moody beats Mrs J R Macready 6 0 6 0 and Vines defeats A T England 6 1 4 6 7 5 6 1. Sutter Stoefen Jacobs and Burke win their matches against French Japanese and English opponents respectively.
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Waterproof Tigers down Lake Providence 8 to 1 in diamond clash
Waterproof Tigers erupted for nine hits as Johnson limited Lake Providence to one hit in six innings and Armstrong pitched the last three. Currie yielded eight two runs in the Waterproof win, with Water proof scoring in five different innings. The Tigers next face Clayton on Thursday at the focal diamond.
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Dixie League Scores Trade Wins and Losses Note
Baseball scores from the Dixie League show Tyler 1 over Shreveport 6 and Henderson 6 over Longview 17. Baton Rouge 7 defeated Jackson 4. East Dorado 12 fell to Pine Bluff 13 in the listed games.
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Night Scores in I L Games Across Cities
Albany beat Jersey City 8 to 3 while Buffalo defeated Rochester 5 to 3. Toronto fell to Montreal 3 to 5 and Newark routed Baltimore 7 to 1 in the International League schedule.
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Tribe rallies in ninth to beat Washington Senators
Cleveland Indians rally in the ninth inning to edge the Washington Senators 7 to 6. Boss homered or tripled? No, Boss had three hits and drove in three runs as four walks, a sacrifice, and Harley Ross' single set up the final two runs, breaking Washington's eight game win streak.
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Walker Beaten in 3 Hit Game
A Walker player suffers a three hit outing as the rival team dominates with solid hitting. The game features key plays and standout performances from opposing batters while Walker struggles to mount a comeback.
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Baseball Scores and Upcoming Games
Yesterday results show Philadelphia 3 over Chicago 8 Washington 6 over Cleveland 7 New York 9 over Detroit 8 and Boston 5 over St Louis 4. Today schedule lists New York at Detroit Boston at St Louis Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago.
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Night Baseball Results Across Cities
Yesterday scores show New Orleans defeated Atlanta 5 to 1. Knoxville beat Birmingham 5 to 3. Nashville routed Memphis 11 to 5. Chattanooga beat Little Rock 3 to 0 while Little Rock and Chattanooga are set for night games. Remaining pairings include Nashville at Little Rock and Atlanta at New Orleans. Knoxville at Birmingham.
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Scores Report for City Matchups and Rain
San Antonio 6 Galveston 9. Oklahoma City 2 Dallas 10. Tulsa 2 Fort Worth 10. Houston Beaumont rain. Houston at Beaumont. Oklahoma City at Fort Worth. Tulsa at Dallas. San Antonio at Galveston.
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Yankees Rally Past Tigers In 10th Inning Slugfest
The New York Yankees beat Detroit 9 to 8 in 10 innings to close the gap in the American League race as both teams totaled 13 hits. Ben Chapman and Tony Lazzeri homered in the first, Earl Combs hit another for New York, and John Stone homered with two aboard in the bottom of the 10th.
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White Sox Top Athletics 8 3 To Even Series
Chicago 8 Philadelphia 3 as Merritt Cain loose in the second inning and Foxx belts his 17th homer of the season with none aboard in the fourth to even the series at two games each.
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Twilight League Night Games At Forsythe Park
A large crowd watched the Twilight League at Forsythe Park as the National Guard beat the Lions 11 to 6 with solid hitting and errors by the Lions. The Baptists rallied to 14 to 8 over the Masons, Copes homered for the Masons. Y s Men beat the Methodists 8 to 5 after a late tie. The American Legion edged the Tigers 8 to 6 in overtime. West Monroe defeated Missouri Pacific Roosters 7 to 6, and St Matthew s toppled the Druggists 6 to 3. The Methodists beat Firemen 6 to 2 in a postponed game. Civic clubs back the Friday benefit for the Monroe Recreation department with two all star teams and large advance ticket sales.
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Local Bowling Scores Show Mix of Wins and Losses
American Association in Kansas City 2 Minneapolis 7 Milwaukee 5 St. Paul 6 Toledo 4 Columbus 5 Louisville 2 Indianapolis 5 across 13 rings.
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Longs Home Run Seals Farmerville 2 0 Win
Farmerville defeated Fairbanks 2 to 0 in a pitchers' duel as Quitman Long hit a ninth inning homer with one on. Bowen held Fairbanks to four hits, Fiser yielded six. Jennings drove in a run in the ninth while Long had three of Farmerville’s six hits.
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Franchise openings in Big Six loop spark town talks
At a Big Six Industrial league directors meeting plans were formed for a Tallulah Oak Grove Bastrop representation to meet fans of two potential entrants. One town may join to replace Monroe as the season splits its first half July 6. The Tallulah Fourth of July game with Oak Grove is planned for a capacity crowd.
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Yale Golf Squad Wins Intercollegiate Title
Yale won the Maxwell cup at Williamsport for the third straight year and 20th time overall. The Blue posted a four man total of 610 over 36 holes, edging Michigan 622 and Notre Dame 624 with Texas at 627. Georgia Tech was disqualified after a wrong ball ruling involving George Harris.
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Riverside Club Announces Thursday Sweepstake Teams
Riverside Country Club manager Shep Girault released the four man teams for the upcoming Thursday sweepstakes. Teams include S J Rogers with C D Oakley and others, plus several duos listed with members such as McDonald Hudson Mill saps and Wilson Ewing. Play will be handicap style followed by a Dutch supper at the clubhouse. The programs have drawn strong member turnout and another large crowd is expected.
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Clarks Defeat Kelly 9 to 4 in Sunday Meriden Contest
Clarks won over the Kelly team 9 to 4 as R. and W. Smith C. Bradford and Watson starred for Clarks. Maxwell homered for Kelly. Score by innings shows Clarks with multiple runs in early frames and a late push. Battery details list Webb and Fluitt for Clarks with Bradford and Watson for Kelly.
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