Ex-Champions pick Louis over Conn in Wednesday bout
Five former heavyweight champions including Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Max Baer Jim Braddock and Jack Sharkey assess Billy Conn against Joe Louis. Most favor Louis though Sharkey sees a Conn upset if he stays patient and boxing. Braddock outlines contrast: feint and outpoint or stalk and land power. Baer mocks Conn prospects while Dempsey jokes on a bicycles start and crowding Louis.
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Max Kase
Sports Woritec
New York
Billy Conn
Joe Louis
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Max Barr
Jack Sharkly
Jim Braddock
Joe
Baer
Sharkey
Braddock
Conn
Louis
Lous
Dempsey
Billy
Indies Slovaks Battle Tonight at Clifton Flats Field
Tonight at Clifton Flats Field the league leading Lawrence Indies face the Slovaks in the feature of City Baseball. Start time is 8 o’clock with Morrison or Rainey on the mound for the Indies and Balla or Janoksi for the Slovaks.
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Lawrence Indies
Paul Morrison
Rainey
Balla
Janoksi
Ryantown
West Pittsburg
Gas House
Danny DeGenova
Cascade Field
Joe O'Leary
Fuller
Witherow
Gra
Moose
Stewart
Bechto
Len Gilbert
Johns
Pitato
Craig Wood Aims at Triple Golf Titles This Year
Craig Wood sharpens his clubs aiming to win the PGA Championship in Denver in July to complete a triple year with the Masters and National Open already secured. The 40 year old star has long been a runner up in majors but seeks the rare sweep.
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Craig Wood
Wood
Fisc
Denver
Louis And Conn End Training For Heavyweight Title Fight
Joe Louis wrapped thirteen days of hard training for his 18th title defense against Billy Conn at the Polo Grounds tomorrow night. Louis, sharp and fast, polished footwork as Conn's arrival delayed. odds swung to 14-5 in Louis favor. Louis drilled two-round sessions with George Fitch and Jim Ritchie, leaving both tiring while Louis remained fresh, signaling a strong prep for the bout.
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Joe
Max Schmeling
Louis
Conn
Nova
Ray Carlen
Lou Nova
George Fitch
Jim Ritchie
Ritchie
Radiators top Sons Of Italy in pitching duel at Dear Park
In a 1 0 victory by the National Radiator softball team over the Sons of Italy at Dear Park, Vargo and Capp each allowed five hits with three strikeouts. A fourth inning rally featured a Dado double and Hardig single. Son of Italy failed to score, while Radiators added a run for the final 1 0 win.
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Dear Park
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Capp
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Dado
Hardig
R. HE
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Italy
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Fava
Jittery Indians Fall To Yankees Again
June 17 report on the Cleveland Indians losing 6 to 4 to the New York Yankees after a late defensive breakdown. The defeat widens New York’s lead as Chicago White Sox visit. Frank Crosetti injures a hand, DiMaggio extends hitting streak to 29 games. National about Giants, Reds, Cubs, and other scores follow. boxing results also listed.
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Cleveland Indians
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Yankee
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Joe DiMaggio
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Allerdice Cadet Noted for Passing in Princeton Team
Cadet Dave Allerdice of Princeton University football is noted for his passing ability. He was accepted for warning in the Army Flying Cadet Corps after reducing weight from 195 to 181 pounds.
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Standings and Results From Yesterday and Today
Yesterday results include New York 4 Cleveland 3 Washington 3 Detroit 1. Today and tomorrow schedule shows Cleveland at Philadelphia St Louis at Washington Detroit at Boston Chicago at New York Boston at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis. Also yesterday Kansas City 7 Indianapolis 5 Louisville 3 Milwaukee 3 Toledo 0 St Paul 0 Minneapolis 14 Columbus 9. Today's games Toledo at St Paul Columbus at Minneapolis Indianapolis at Kansas City Louisville at Milwaukee.
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Bob Montgomery
Philaadelphia
Manuel Villa
Mexico
Philadelphia
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Salica
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Columbus
Slimieapolis
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Pau
Chicasto
Washington Ld
Softball League To Meet Tonight
The Lawrence county softball league gathers at the Y tonight at 8 15. Managers and officials are urged to attend as important topics affecting all teams will be discussed. Announcement made by league president Rocco P Viggiano. CHURCH LEAGUE GAMES Lomghy schedule lists Baptist vs Epworth at Gaston Park and Christians vs Third U P at Rose Avenue. Cornell Captain Kenneth L Ziegler elected captain of Cornell track and field for 1942.
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Rocco P. Viggiano
Lomghy
Baptists
Epworth
Gaston Park
Third U.P
Rose Avenue
Cornell
Ithaca
Kenneth L. Ziegler
White Plains
N. Y
Boxing showdown echoes David and Goliath clash
The piece weighs a Louis Conn versus Billy Gonn bout as a biblical David and Goliath parallel with sling shot tactics and powerful punches. It weighs edge, strategy, and odds, noting Conn's speed could outpoint the Bomber while highlighting potential outcomes and financial stakes.
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Louis Conn
David
Goliath
Gonn
Louis
Dramatic Arena bouts highlight three IKs boxing card
Jarosik defeats Huff while Moran stops Shar in the Jefferson A C amateur show at The Arena. Hults outboxed Jarosik in spots and the crowd saw knockouts, a tense rally in round two, and a late sparking finish for Moran, Arkett, Leasure, and Haught in a packed 174 to 140 pound lineup.
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Leasure
Warneke Keeps Cards Near Top of NL Race
St Louis veteran Lon Warneke is a leading factor in the Cardinals rise toward the NL lead. The right hander, with eight wins against two losses, recently fell short of a perfect game against Philadelphia while aiding the Cardinals’ strong position in the standings. He joined the Garda back in 1937.
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Lon Warneke
Cardinals
Lon
Garda
Terry Among Veteran Leaders With Giants Manager Post
New York Giants manager Terry ranks among major league veterans. He took over the Giants in 1992, placing him behind only Connie Mack and Joe McCarthy among active managers in tenure.
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Giants
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Joe McCarthy
Conn Favored To Beat Louis In NYC Heavyweight Fight
Sam Leyshock believes Ruy Conn will outpoint Joe Louis and win the heavyweight title in New York City on Wednesday night. The writer who has seen both fighters doubts Conn can defeat Louis. Bugs Walther supports Louis. Tommy Thompson backs Billy Conn in the hopes of a Bomber upset.
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Re~ Nevion
Louis
Sonn
Billy
Sam Leyshock
Ruy Conn
Joe Lewis
New York City
Bugs Walther
Joe Louis
Bugs
Tommy Thompson
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P G A State Big For Summer Season
Professional golfers have a busy season with meets listed by Fred Corcoran. Events run June 18-22 Inverness Toledo. July 7-33 FP G A Championship Denver. July 19-20 Chicago Open. July 24-27 St Paul Open. August 15-17 Canadian Open Toronto. August 28-31 Rochester NY Times Union Open. September 4-7 Hershey PA Open. September 18-21 Tam-O-Shanter Chicago. September 26-28 Providence Open with prize amounts noted.
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Sammy Secreet Tops Milt Aron In Chicago Bout
Sammy Secreet from Canonsburg Pa defeated Chicago veteran Milt Aron in a ten round welterweight bout in Chicago. Secreet won a split decision on aggressive titling and punching power, extending his winning streak to eight in one year of professional fights. He aimed to set up a match with champion Fritzle Ziv Seereet.
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Triernational News Service
Chicago
Sammy Seetreet
Canonsburg
Milt Aron
Skeet-Trap Shoot Planned at New Castle Fair Grounds
Members of the Lawrence Ca Sportsmen's Association announce a skeet and trap shoot at the New Castle fair grounds on Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. H. SN. Drie, secretary, reported the event.
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New Castle Fair Grounds
Evenyax
H. SN. Drie
Todas
Deweys Defeat Bush Nine In County Independent League
Deweys defeated Bush A.C. 11 to 6 in a late game comeback at the county league showdown. Van Dusen and Conzini delivered strong efforts for the Majors, with key hits fueling the rally as the Bush club fell short in the district matchup.
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So County Independent Baseball League
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Soa
St R. HE
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