Ex-Champions See Conn Louis Bout Stemmed by Past Fights
Five former heavyweight champions including Dempsey Tunney Baer Sharkey and Braddock weigh Billy Conn versus Joe Louis Their opinions vary from cautious support to blunt doubt Braddock offers a strategy relying on feints and speed Sharkey sees a possible upset if Conn sticks to a jab and movement while Baer doubts any chance unless special factors emerge and declares Louis’s power would prevail
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Indies Slovaks Battle Tonight at Clifton Flats Field
Tonight at Clifton Flats Field the league leading Lawrence Indies face the Slovaks in the feature City Baseball game. Start time is 6 o’clock with Morrison or Rainey pitching for the Indies and Balla or Janoksi for the Slovaks.
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Luke Appling Posts Notable Lifetime MLB Batting Average
Chicago White Sox veteran Luke Appling holds a lifetime batting average of .316 in the major leagues.
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Craig Wood Seeks Golf Triple Crown in Denver
Craig Wood aims for a rare triple title by winning the PGA Championship after having already claimed the Masters and National Open. The 40 year old star, long runner up, targets the Denver PGA event in July to become the first to hold all three in one year.
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Joe Louis Prepares for 18th Title Defense at Polo Grounds
International panel Service Sports rnn New York June 17 Joe Louis trains thirteen straight days for his 18th heavyweight title defense against Billy Conn at the Polo Grounds tomorrow. Louis shows sharpened speed and footwork in a rigorous drill, with Conn money steady on the champion. Nova watches, eyeing a possible September bout, as Louis dominates sparring partners Fitch and Ritchie with quick left hooks and rights to the temple.
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Radiators Top Sons Of Italy 1–0 In Pitching Duel
The National Radiator softball team edged Sons of Italy 1 to 0 at Dean Park in a pitching duel between Vargo and Capp. Each allowed five hits and struck out three. A fourth inning run came on a Dado double and Hardig single. Sons of Italy were held hitless after the fourth inning.
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Valentinos win league game at Hickory Heights
The Valentinos defeated the Do nofrios 11 to 3 in a league game at Hickory Heights field. Pitcher R. Rubeis earned the win, allowing six hits and recording eight strikeouts. Miron took the loss. Heavy hitters were Mike Budai and Lindy Aven. Batter line shows Donofrios and Miron with the opposing battery.
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Wednesday games list at multiple venues
Wednesday schedule includes Valentinos at Sunny Boys Gaston Park Ellport Tigers at Donofries Progressive Field Fannins at Radiators New Castle Sons of Italy at Columbus Club Liberty Street Johnson Bronze at Ellwood Sons of Italy Ewing Park.
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Jittery Indians Lose To Yankees
New York, June 17. The Cleveland Indians collapse again in a 6 to 4 loss to the New York Yankees as their late bid for the pennant falters. Joe DiMaggio extends his hitting streak to 29 games, while Frank Crosetti suffers a spiked hand. In the National League, Bill Lorhman wines a 3 to 0 victory for the Giants over Cincinnati as Vander Meer issues wildness. Rain postpones the Boston Braves at Pittsburgh.
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Bantamweight Title Defended In Foggy City Rounds
In Washington Bobs Pastor decisioned Buddy Scott in New York for 179 to 181 pound class. Pittsburgh Pat Comiskey stopped Babe Ritchie in Paterson for 215 to 205 pounds. Bob Montgomery stopped Manuel Villa in Baltimore via knockout. Lou Salica defeated Tommy Forte in Philadelphia to retain the Bantamweight championship.
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Princeton Star Allerdice Joins Army Flying Cadets
Cadet Dave Allerdice, Princeton University football star known for his passing, was accepted for training in the Army Flying Cadet Corps after shedding weight from 195 to 181 pounds to meet the program’s requirements.
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Yesterday's results and schedule recap
Yesterday New York defeated Cleveland 6 to 4 and Washington beat Detroit 3 to 1. No other games on the slate. Today Cleveland visits Philadelphia and St. Louis plays Washington as Detroit meets Boston and Chicago hosts New York with a day game this afternoon and a night game tonight.
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Yesterday's S results and schedule note
Baseball results show Chicago defeating Philadelphia 3 1 and New York beating Cincinnati 6 0. Boston at Pittsburgh postponed due to wet grounds and cold. Brooklyn and St Louis not scheduled with afternoon game planned today and night.
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Baseball scores from yesterday with multiple games
Kansas City defeated Indianapolis 7 to 5 while Louisville won 6 to 3 against Milwaukee. Toledo beat St Paul 11 to 3 and Minneapolis prevailed 14 to Columbus 9.
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Toledo at St Paul Columbus at Minneapolis
Indianapolis at Kansas City Louisville at Milwaukee afternoon.
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Softball League To Meet Tonight
A special meeting of Lawrence county softball league managers and officials will be held at the Y tonight at 8 15 o'clock. President Rocco P Viggiano says all managers must attend as matters of importance to all teams will be discussed.
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Church League Softball Doubleheader Tonight
Two church softball games set for six oclock. Baptists meet Epworth at Gaston Park and Christians clash with Third U P at Rose Avenue.
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Cornell Captain Named For 1942 Track Team
Kenneth L. Ziegler the middle distance runner from White Plains New York chosen captain of Cornell Universitys 1942 track and field squad in Ithaca New York.
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Conn Faces Louis In Bout Echoing Biblical David and Goliath
A preview frames Louis Conn as underdog against a slick slugger. The piece compares the clash to David and Goliath, noting Conn’s single sling shot tactic and Louis’ power. Both fighters are portrayed as uncertain until the bell, with outcomes hinging on who deciphers the other's style.
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Conn and Louis Face Potential Lopsided Championship Bout
The scrap could hinge on principal style with Conn's speed and left hand challenging Louis. If Billy lands early, the Bomber may be tossed. A Louis victory would stall Nova defenses and spark a possible retirement, while parties on the right side hope for Conn's upset. The war abroad looms over boxing chatter.
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Jarosik and Moran Win in Arena Boxing Card
Jefferson A C amateur card at The Arena featured three knockouts and four knockdowns. Sparky Jarosik earned a mooted decision over Willie Huff in three rounds, Frankie Moran stopped Johnny Shar in the second, and Chuck Arkett defeated Willie Booker at 147. Johnny Gardner scored a technical knockdown over Harry Burnett in the 140-pound class, while Del Haught stopped Baby Face Leasure in the 130-pound bout.
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Warneke Keeps Cards Near Top Of NL Race
Lon Warneke, veteran St. Louis pitcher, is a key reason the Cardinals climb toward the NL lead. Now eight wins against two losses, he recently missed a perfect game by allowing one hit as the Phils fell. He joined the Cardinals in 1937.
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Terry Among Veteran Leaders in Major Leagues
Bill Terry, manager of the New York Giants, ranks among the veteran majors leaders. He assumed the Giants post in 1932, with only Connie Mack and Joe McCarthy among active managers having longer tenures.
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Conn versus Louis title bout teased in New York
Sam Leyshock predicts Billy Conn will outpoint Joe Louis for the heavyweight title in New York. The writer, who has seen both fighters, doubts Conn can win while Bugs Walther backs Louis with a bold bet. Tommy Thompson of Warren, Ohio, foresees Conn as champion, delivering repeated blows to the Bomber.
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P G A State Big For Summer Season
Professional golfers have a busy season ahead as Fred Corcoran announces a list of meets for the remainder of the season approved by the association. The schedule includes Inverness Toledo in June, Denver Championship in July, Chicago and St Paul opens, and Toronto Rochester Providence and Philadelphia events through September with prize money varying from five to eleven thousand dollars.
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Sammy Secreet Beats Milt Aron in Chicago Bout
Sammy Secreet of Canonsburg Pa defeated Milt Aron of Chicago in a ten round split decision to extend his winning streak. The youthful welterweight capitalized on aggressiveness and boxing skill to set up a possible bout with champion Fritzie Zivic. It was Secreet's eighth straight win in a year of professional boxing.
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Skeet and Trap Shoot Set at New Castle Fair Grounds
Lawrence County Sportsmen's Association plans another skeet and trap shoot at New Castle fair grounds Wednesday night at 7 o clock. H N Drno secretary announces today.
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Deweys Defeat Bush Nine 11-6 in City-County Baseball
Dewey A. C. rallied from behind to beat Bush A. C. 11 to 6 in the City-County Independent Baseball League at Croton Field last night. Nick Turco led the offense with two triples, including one with the bases loaded, as Deweys moved ahead late. Batteries Bush VanDusen and Schibik. Deweys Congini and Majors 4 and Adams.
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