Conn to Sign for Bout With Louis in Polo Grounds
Billy Conn arrives to sign contracts for a heavyweight title bout with Joe Louis at the Polo Grounds. The seasoned fighter aims to rebound after a colorful career marked by gambling and high-stakes bets, with Pompton Lakes, N J, named as his training site.
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New York
Billy Conn
Louis
Beally
Mi Atha
No Man
Johny Ray
HGS Seycee
Conn
Pompton Lakes
N. J
Joe Louis
Polo Grounds
Sportsland notes mixed with scattered results and names
Fragmented recap lists various athletes and events from multiple sports. Mentions runners and fighters, tennis winners at Allegheny course, DuBois champions, Staver and Cleartiria, and awards at St Francis college. Includes scattered names and places like Conemaugh, Beaver Falls, Indianapolis, and Hollywood.
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Hilly Conn
Hrayyariche
Cone Denier Fins
Pittsburga
Pompton Lages
Nowhere Jie
Dar Louis
Charley Burley
Ossie Hate
Ray Welch
Coraonois
Bernard Mathiesth
Beaver Falls
Allegheny Corn
Stunday Meoo
J. Fred Staver
Cleartiria
DuBois
Lott
Milan Gi Jen
Conemaugh
St. Francis College
Nelsray
Savior
Daytan
Indianapalis
Tisciateapalis
Fee Perr
Chicago
Dick Sheen
Hollywood
John Faunce
Trouywood
Wilh Budge
Percy
Ben
Keith Glodhiltin
Af Les Ang
Schedule Two Games Wednesday At Lawrence County League
The Lawrence County Baseball League's Wednesday schedule shows two games with Elwood City and Hillsville hosting. Philadelphia Athletic rookie Tom Ferrick is developing into a top relief pitcher after a rocky start, delivering solid effort in relief appearances.
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Philadelphia
Tom Ferrick
Philadelphia Athletic
Fervick
Olants
Basior Red Sox
Pete
Sox
Billy Smith Great Swimming Prospect Emerges
Hawaiian high school student Billy Smith, 17, hailed as a major swimming prospect, has broken four records and is expected to rise to the sport’s top. Joe Louis headed to Greenwood Lake, New Jersey to train for his title defense against Billy Conn after a recent sparring session. Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Whitton Wyatt already recorded three shutouts this season, boosting his team’s strong start.
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Billy Smith
Johnny Weissmuller Smith
Lolis
Buddy Baer
Joe Louis
Greenwood Lake
New Jersey
Billy Conn
Polo Grounds
H4&s
Brooklyn
Whitton Wyatt
Brooklyn Dodger
County Softball Program Tonight
Five games are listed for tonight in the Lawrence County Softball league with all games to start at a listed time. The Valentinos meet the Columbus clan at Liberty Street Field. Elsport Tigers face Sons of Tridy in New Castle at Dean Park. Sunny Boys play Radiators in Gaine. Fanvins visit Elwood Sons of Italy at Ewing Park. Donfties challenge Johnson Bronze at Gaston Park.
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Lawrence County
O'Clock
Valentinos
Coumbus Clan
Liberty Breet
National Open Begins Thursday at Colonial Club
Fort Worth Texas hosts the 143rd national open golf tournament at Colonial Club. A field of 172 pros and amateurs, including Ralph Guldahl Olin Duma Bryan Nelson Lawson Little and Dutra, practice eagerly as rounds start Thursday for 36 holes and Saturday finals.
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Fort Worth
Tes
Fort. Worth
Colonial Club
Olin Duma
Los Angeles
Bryan Nelson
Toledo
Guie Soyazen
East Chester
N. C
Ralph Guldahl
Chicago
Lawson Little
Monterey
Gal
Dutra
Guldahl
Prad Nelson
Tittle
Lund
Wil
Pricay
Francis Ouimet Still Competing for Open Title
Francis Ouimet continues to compete in the National Open golf championship as a veteran. The text notes Ouimet as the first amateur to never win the Open title, claiming an apparent top finish in 1811, with details unclear and likely inconsistent.
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Francis Ouimet
Guimet
Belmont attendance mark shatters records at event
New York crowds pack Belmont for a tart track day with about 54 000 spectators, the largest turnout ever for a New York track event. Billy Conn weighs 180 1 2 pounds for his bout against Buddy Knox, his heaviest since turning professional.
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New York
Conn
Pittsburgh
Billy Conn
Buddy Knox
Church softball game carded at Lehigh field
One game tonight in New Castle church softball, Wesley faces Croton at Lehigh field. Game begins at 6 o'clock. Also notes a tough schedule with Pitt Harvard Notre Dame and Penn likely to appear on Michigan football schedules in coming years. Villanova boasts a 72 year baseball tradition, Cleveland posting 500. Campbell and Selvik contributions noted in batting and on deck.
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New Castle
Wesley
Croton
Lehigh
Pitt
Harvard
Notre Dame
Penn
Michigan
Wild Rumor Storms Through Baseball Circles
A garbled Memorial Day musings piece links Johnny Mize to the Cubs for Lay Novikoft and cash, cites DiMaggio Foxx and Greenberg, and mentions Newark Financial, Brooklyn stats, and a mix of players. It references Frank Rallele, Zeke Banura, Freddie Hutchinson, Maur Ras, and Vernon Kennedy, with notes on painting Churchill Downs and other oddball facts.
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Johnny Mize
Cubs
Lay Novikoft
Jor DiMuggo
Paul Derringer
Swynsniths
Johnny Mine
St. Louis
Dist
Hank" Greenbure
Joe DiMaggio
Jimmy Foxx
League Games Are Rained Out
All four City Baseball League games were rained out Sunday. The schedule will resume Sunday night weather permitting with four contests featuring West Pillsburg at Ryne, Slovaka at Lawrance Irines, Manannil West Side A.C. Groton at Elders. May Day Pro Ball: Ed Froth. Michigan University will play professional football with the Green Packers if he isn’t drafted.
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City Baseball League
Wie
Teague
West Pillsburg
Ryne
Slovaka
Lawrance Irines
Manannil
A.C. Groton
Elders
Michigan University
Green x Packers
Umpires Named for City and County League Games
Umpires for City Baseball League games on Tuesday and Lawrence County League on Wednesday were announced by Lad W. Hin, head of the Umpires Association. Tuesday matches: Cedar Street area Hen Price and Orlando. Lee Avenue Adams and Tex Richards. Marshwfield te win and Tip Richards. Ryntown Melmyre and Stevenson. Wednesday at Ellwood City General and Costello. Hillaville Melanie and A. Price.
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Lawrence County League
Lad W. Hin
Umpires’ Association
AL Cedar Street
Hen Price
Orlando
AL Lee
Adams
Tex Richards
AL Marshw
Tewin
Tip Richimads
Au Rywntown
Melmyre
Stevenson
Ellwood
Chiy
General and Costello
al Hillaville
Melanie
A. Price
State outlines cost of spring forest fires in Pennsylvania
The state cites a total loss of 160 009 in damages from the spring forest fire season. Around 45 000 to 50 000 acres burned with 3 000 fires, many preventable, due to negligence. George Wirt, chief of the division of forest protection, calls for coordinated action among public groups and industries to prevent fires and protect land and lives. Progress hinges on quick detection, suppression, and strong prevention measures across districts.
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Pennsylvania
George WH. Wart
Division of Forest Protection
Department of Forests and
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Wirt
Tieton
Rennties
Umberland
Fayette
Centre
West Moreland
Blt
Somerset
Monce
Clinton
Allegheny
Sires
Cnces
Paper boy injuries and enlistment in army report
A local boy named Frank Huimbrook Jo sustained a fractured ankle while delivering papers and was hospitalized. Another boy James Gillespie, 11, fractured his right wrist after playing near Allen Street. William Hetrick, 12, cut his right palm on a needle while at play. Lewis Blick, 21, required hospital care for a lacerated right ring finger from a broken window. Harry E. Stevens enlisted in the U S Army at New Castle and was sent to the Coast Artillery Corps Hawaiian Department for a three year term.
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Carl B. Stevens
United States Army
New Castle
OwWen F. Tighe
Stevens
Coast Artillery Corps
Hawaiian Department
Frank Huimbrick
Merial
Iad Sejoek
James Gillespie
James A
Basketby Inn
Allen Street
Jameson
William Hetrick
Howard J. Hetrick
R. Fp.d
No. 4
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Lewis Blick
Highland Avenue
Tate
Youngstons
Walter Hakale
Standings and Upcoming Games From Yesterday and Today
Yesterday standings show New York 3-5, Cleveland 0-8, Washington 4-4, Chicago 2-4, Boston 7-4, Detroit 6-5, Philadelphia 5-5, with Lavi 2-3. Today’s games include New York at Cleveland, Washington at Chicago, Philadelphia at St Louis, Boston at Detroit, and New York at Detroit, among others.
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le New York
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Philadelphie
Chicago and Brooklyn face postponed games in tight schedule
Unclear scoreline reports indicate Pittsburgh and Cincinnati matches moving to tomorrow. Detroit area teams Chicago and Brooklyn awaiting results as Kansas City, Indianapolis, St. Paul and Minneapolis games listed with tense schedule changes.
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Kansas
Indianapolis St. Paul
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Louisana
Yankees Drop Indians Twice In Stinging Setback
NY reports show the Yankees sweeping the Indians in a twin bill as the pennant race tightens. Box scores highlight Feller and other pitchers contending for wins while the Cardinals and Dodgers remain close in the standings.
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Anc Gemez
Cleveland
Fatler
Feller
Cardinals
Dodgers
Chicaca Yds
Secor
Tiesburgh
Boston
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