Joe Louis Reflects On Famed Career And Fans
New York AP profile of Joe Louis at 59 recalling his 25 title defenses in 11 years and a lasting memory of beating Max Schmeling. Louis, hosting at Caesar’s Palace, values youth recognition and his role in boxing, urging champions to fight often and help the sport. He notes Foreman’s absence from the crown and stresses continuing competition.
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Schmeling Finds Prosperity 35 Years After Losing Title
Max Schmeling at 67 reflects on a career of losses and comebacks. He once held the world heavyweight title until 1932 and was defeated by Joe Louis in their 1938 rematch at Yankee Stadium. He rebuilt after World War II, founding Schmeling bottling plants with Coca Cola, and became West Germany’s popular sports idol amid the nation’s postwar boom.
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Stan and Legion claim Khoury League wins
Stan the Tire Man routed First Bank 17 0 with Doug Creel two hits and four runs. Doug Pettit took the loss. Dave Hampton led with three doubles and Carl Kennedy added a triple and two singles. First Bank had two hits by Robbie Wilmoth and Glen Coe. In the nightcap American Legion defeated King City Federal 11 0 as Jerry Ross threw a two hitter. Brian Lewis had two triples and Keith Kramer hit an inside the park homer.
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Gibson Echoes Power Of St. Louis In Win Over Expos
Bob Gibson homered for the Cardinals driving in a 4-0 lead and helped St. Louis hold on for a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Expos. Gibson, 37, earned his fourth straight win as Lou Brock and Tim McCarver sparked early offense with a double and a homer. The Expos mounted a sixth inning rally, but Gibson’s early power and timely defense preserved the win.
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Mt Vernon Khoury Team Beats West Frankfort
The Mt. Vernon Khoury Traveling Team defeated West Frankfort yesterday 144. Kris Strothmann pitched four innings for the win with Greg Jenkins earning the save. Jim Long and Billy Watts led with a double and a single each, while Pemberton, Wagner, Schutte, Kirk, Dorris, and Strothmann added singles.
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Ranmar Splits Two Contests With Royalton
Ranmar split a doubleheader with Royalton last night. In the opener John Beck pitched a six hitter as Ranmar won 6-5 with Steve Chapman homering, a double and a single. Royalton took the nightcap 6-4 behind 11 hits while Ranmar committed four errors.
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Baseball Standings and Upcoming Schedule Highlights
National league and American league standings listed with team records and percentages. Thursday results include St. Louis 4 Montreal 3 and Houston 12 San Diego 2. Upcoming Friday and weekend games feature Philadelphia at Montreal, New York at Pittsburgh, Chicago at St. Louis, Atlanta at San Diego, and Cincinnati at Los Angeles among others.
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Baseball Standings and Thursday Results From the Leagues
The standings show New York 36 30 .545 and Baltimore 31 26 .525 with several teams in the mix. Thursday games featured Cleveland 9 Milwaukee 1 and New York 5 Detroit 1, plus Baltimore 6 Boston 3 and Minnesota 1 California 0. Upcoming matchups include Detroit at New York and Baltimore at Boston with Texas at Kansas City and Cleveland at Milwaukee planned.
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