Odds Favor Louis To Retain Crown In Fight Tonight
Joe Louis is favored to defeat Billy Conn at the Polo Grounds in New York with odds around 4-1 as promoters project a $375000 gate. Conn’s chances hinge on a fast start and avoiding Louis’s power, while weigh-in figures and training notes shape expectations for the 10 p.m. EDT main event.
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Jack Mahon
International News Service
New York
Pittsburgh
Polo Grounds
Billy Conn
Joe Louis
Joe
Billy the Kid
Pal Joey
Billy
Conn
Greenwood Lake
N. Y
Mike Jacobs
English Derby Run At Newmarket Amid War
England's Derby was run today at Newmarket despite the war with Owen Tudor finishing first Moro Goro second and Firozedin third The winning odds were 25 to 1 for Owen Tudor Moro Goro 11 to 2 and Firozedin 100 to 1 A large crowd attended the event notable for moving the race from Epsom Downs to Newmarket.
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International News Service
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England
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London
Hello Sucker Days Recalled
A nostalgic essay recalls the 1930s era of boxing icons comparing Joe Louis and Billy Conn. It discusses Tex Rickard Tex Guinan Georges Carpentier and past upsets while noting betting odds favored Louis four to one and predicting Louis will win quickly.
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International News Service
New York
Tex Guinan
Tex Rickard
Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Georges Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Carpentier
Rickard
Boyle
Dempsey
Texas Guinan
Bat Masterson
Ray May Objects to Donovan as Referee in Conn Louis Fight
Boxing commission prepares to settle questions including Johnny Ray’s possible objection to Arthur Donovan refereeing the bout between Billy Conn and Joe Louis in New York. Promoter Mike Jacobs eyeing three bells and red ring lights, while seeking dressing-room gloves and late introductions, despite General Phelan’s opposition to the plan.
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International News Service
New York
Johnny Ray
Arthur Donovan
Boxing Commission
Billy Conn
Joe Louis
Donovan
Commission
John Phelan
Ray
Arthur
Louis
Buddy Baer
Washington
Mike Jacobs
Mike
Jacobs
Phelan
Louis Conn Title Bout Prompts Forecast In New York
This preview notes Joe Louis defending his heavyweight title against Billy Conn in New York. It argues Louis is the harder puncher but Conn is the sharper, more scientific boxer and may win on points if he boxes and outthinks Louis. The writer predicts a hard-fought, two-sided bout with Louis pressing and Conn seeking counters.
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Billy Conn
New York City
Conn
Joe
Max Schmeling
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Tunney
Dempsey
Chicago
Carpentier
Georges
Boyles Acres
Billy
Melio Bettina
Columbus Chub Tops Donofrios in 13 9 League Win
The Columbus Chub beat the Donofrios 13 to 9 at Progressive Field in a postponed league game. Pete Razzano led Columbus with a single double and triple, while Donofrio Hutnick and Rainey topped the losers.
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Donofrio
Hutnick
Rainey
Mahoning Church Softball Triumph Over Croton Methodists
The Mahoning church softball team defeated Croton Methodists 16 to 6 at Clayton Street field. Calvert earned the win, Davis took the loss, as Mahoning hitters collected 13 hits off Davis and Booth. Denney led with two triples.
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Croton Methodists
Clayton Street Field
Calvert
Davis
Mahonings
Booth
Denney
Louis and Conn: Pioneering Heavyweight Champions Profiles
Louis, born May 13 1914 in Lexington Alabama, rose from amateur belts in Detroit to the world heavyweight title by 1937. He fought 53 pro bouts, including Schmeling and Braddock, earning about 2 million dollars and claiming 18 title defenses. Conn, born October 6 1917 in Pittsburgh, rose to champion status without amateur fights and began a pro career early, shaping a historic boxing era.
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Lexington
Ala
Detroit
Jack Kracken
Jim Braddock
Chicago
Tommy Farr
Natie Mann
Harry Thomas
Max Schmeling
John Henry Lewis
Jack Roper
Tony Galento
Bob Pastor
Arturo Godoy
Johnny Paycheck
al McCoy
Red Burman
Gus Dorazio
Abe Simon
Tony Musto
Buddy Baer
Braddock
Schmeling
Conn
Pittsburgh
Conn Records and Early Career Highlights in Boxing
In 1935 Louis Conn lost a four round decision to Dick Woodner of Fairmont West Virginia. The text notes Conn advanced to middleweight and light heavy divisions and lists physical measurements and career highlights with wins over Zivic Bake Risko Dundee Yarosz and Kreiger. It states he fought 64 times with 13 knockouts, 44 decisions won, 7 losses, and no knockout defeats.
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Dick Woodner
Fairmont
W. Va
Conn
Fritzie Zivic
Welter
Bake Risko
Vince Dundee
Teddy Yarosz
Solly Kreiger
Fred Apostoli
Melio Bettina
New York
Gus Lesnevich
Henry Cooper
Lesnevich
Bob Pastor
Billy
Roller Skating Thrives As Thrifty Fun Draws Crowds
One visit to the rink shows why roller skating is a growing sport as it offers affordable recreation and broad appeal. The activity is praised for its accessibility and simple enjoyment that attracts diverse participants.
Montreal Farm Club Hits 300 Mark In Early 1941 Season
Brooklyn’s International League affiliate Montreal posted nine players with 300 or better batting averages through the first six weeks of the 1941 season.
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