Davis Zivic Set For 12 Round Polo Grounds Bout
New York June 26 International News Service reports Al Bummy Davis and Welterweight champion Fritzie Zivic will clash in a 12 round grudge bout at the Polo Grounds Tuesday night for the benefit of Al Davis Army relief fund and Zivic. The piece notes their reputations and cites spicy press releases from Davis camp amid pre fight banter as both sides prepare for the charity match.
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Jack Mahon
International News Service
New York
Bummy Davis
Pittsburgh
Fritzie Zivic
Polo Grounds
Bummy) Davis
U.S. Army Relief Fund
Sing Sing
San Quentin
Ballyhooevers
Davis
Bummy
Zivic
Fritzie
Emily Post
Fritz
Summit
N. J
Lawrence Indies Triumph Over Moose 11-8
Lawrence Indies erased an 8-7 deficit in the final inning at Marshall field to beat the Moose Club 11 to 8. Pat Majocha earned the win over Dutch Updegraff as heavy hitting from Monk Rainey Annerella and Mike Orlando fueled the rally. Rainey and Annerella had three base hits, with Annerella adding a double and a triple. The Indies earned their fourteenth league victory against two losses.
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Lawrence Indies
Marshall Field
Moose Club
Moose
Indies
Pat Majocha
Dutch Updegraff
Monk Rainey
Annerella
Mike Orlando
M. Orlando
Rainey
Majocha
Updegraff
Ellwood City Beats Wampum in 5 4 Victory
Ellwood City defeated Wampum 5 to 4 in a Lawrence County baseball game at Ellwood City. Marshall struck out five with two walks amid three errors by each side. Ellwood City led 3 2 after the first, added two in the third, while Wampum scored in the fifth and seventh. Ferrante Powell Price produced the team triples. Leo pardo Guy Cole doubles were cited.
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Ellwood City
Wampum
Marshall
Ferrante
Powell
Price
Leopardo
Guy
Cole
R.H
A.E
Franus
Awens Marshall
Ereeees
Grand Prix winner Treveaux wins Monte Carlo road race
Jean Treveaux arrives from France to drive in Indianapolis and clinches the 2000 mile Monte Carlo road race the French Grand Prix and other European classics securing a sweeping victory across major events.
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Jean Treveaux
France
Monte Carlo
Postponed Games in City Baseball League Schedule
City baseball league officials met at St. Joseph Parish Hall to reschedule rained out games. The revised list, submitted by league secretary Michael Donovan, includes Moose at West Side on Friday June 27 and Indies versus Slovaks at Clifton Flats, with additional games set at Ryantown West Side and Marshall Field through July 4.
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City Baseball League
St. Joseph Parish Hall
Croton
News Today
Michael
Mike” Donovan
Moose
West Side A.C
Lee Avenue
Lawrence Indies
Clifton Flats
West Pittsburg
Ryantown
West Side
Moose—Marshall Field
West Pittsburgh
Johnson Bronze Softball League Opens With Wins
The Johnson Bronze Inter-Shop Softball League opened last Tuesday as Babbitt Shop defeated Office Force 10 to 3 led by Joe Bosco Moore and Lank. C Powell had three hits and Endress hit a homer for Office. In the nightcap the Yankees beat the Inspection team 10 to 5 as Natale pitched well and Gillest homered. The league plays Tuesday and Thursday with a stated schedule for tonight.
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Johnson Bronze
Inter-Shop
Babbitt Shop
Office Force
Joe Bosco
Moore
Lank
C. Powell
Endress
Rhe Babbitt
Babbitt
Outlaw
Macey
Office
Faille
Jacobs
Yankees
Natale
Gibson
Gillest
Smith
Grind Room
Shenahgo Field
Brass Shop
Centennial Field Office
Grinders
Dean Park
Trucks Leads IL With A Striking Pace For Buffalo
Virgil Trucks, optioned to Buffalo by Detroit, posts a high average of one strikeout per inning in the International League.
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Buffalo
Virgil Trucks
Detroit
Chautauqua Muskie Fishermen Must Get Special License
Albany reports a new muskalonge license required for all who fish in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties this season. The 25 cent permit accompanies regular licenses and must be carried at all times. Licenses are non transferable and limited to one per year. The program aims to conserve the muskalonge with a 32 inch minimum, daily bag of one and seasonal five, plus gear restrictions.
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Albany
Chautauqua
Cattaraugus
Lake Erie
Conservation Department
New York
Baseball School To Begin Friday At New Castle Field
All roads lead to George Wash Inston junior high field Friday morning as the second annual Atlantic free baseball school opens at 9:30. Al Kreuz and Glenn Wright will coach, teaching fundamentals and getting to know the class. Weekly sessions continue for six to seven weeks with a district tournament and state finals for the all star team, plus uniforms and gifts from sponsors. The program is free and open to any interested boy.
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George Wash Inston
New Castle
North Hill
Atlantic Free
al Kreuz
University of Pennsylvania
Quaker City Institution
Glenn Wright
Pittsburgh Pirate
Kruez
Wright
Indians Book 11 Tiffs In Stadium
Cleveland's pennant hopeful Indians will host 11 of 17 home games at Cleveland Stadium. Schedule lists games with Chicago, St Louis, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, and Washington from late June through July including a night doubleheader on July 19.
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Cleveland
Indians
Cleveland Stadium
Chicago Stadium
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
League Park
Boston
New York
Washington
Radiators Trim Ellport Tigers In Softball Battle
National Radiator softball team defeated Ellport Tigers 9 to 6 as Muddy Rhodes pitched and Dado and Gennock led hitting. Leposkey took the loss amid scattered hits. Friday, Radiators meet Valentinos at Hickory Heights field. Ellwood Sons and Columbus tied 6-6 after ten innings at Ewing Park with Rainey Razzano and Congelio hot at the plate. Sunday rematch planned at Liberty Street field. Fannins routed Donofrios 10-3 at Rose Avenue with Henderson and Gunther on mound and Fazzone homering. Bronze team forfeits at Gas ton Park as Sunny Boys did not show.
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Lawrence County
Ellport Tigers
Rad
Muddy” Rhodes
Leposkey
Rhodes
Tigers
Ellwood Sons
Italy
Columbus Club
Ewing Park
Beres
Strait
Gallagher
al Rainey
Pete Razzano
Congelio
Liberty Street Field
Fannins
Donofrios
Rose Avenue Field
Henderson
DeFelice
Gunther
Fazzone
Pedro
R. H. E Donofrios
Miron
Mills
Ea Aee
Johnson
Elwood Sons
Teeee
Valentinos N. C. Sons of Italy
Wehbe Ewe
Fannins Oe
Sunny Boys
Aeeavee
APE of A
We We G
Valentinos
Ellwood Sons of Italy
New Castle
Sons of
Slovaks Elders Battle Tonight at Marshall Field
The Slovaks Elders clash with the red hot Elder AC at Marshall Field in the final regular game of the league's first half. Manager Joe O'Leary may start Dick Witherow on the hill while Slovaks may use Balla or Prybilski. Crowd expected large for 6 pm start.
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Lawrence Indies
Marshall Field
Joe O'Leary
Dick Witherow
Balla
Prybilski
Pulaski Bush Cup Loop Wins Despite Tough Oil and Run
Pulaski rolled to an 8-5 City-County Independent League win over Elder A A on Wednesday, extending a strong season record. Bush beat Union Civics 5-4 with key hits from Gorgacz and Bush, as Washington field hosts tonight’s Ramblers clash.
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Pulaski Statsmiths
Elder A. A
Pulaski
Elders, Probst
Morella
Mitcheltree
Grell
Davis
Bush A
Union Civics
Bush
Gorgacz
Ramblers
Washington Field
R.H. Z
Buckingham
Civies
Genkinger
Kerr and Byers
New Castle Sons of Italy Defeat Valentinos 5 to 2
The News reports the New Castle Sons of Italy beat the Valentinos 5 to 2. Score details were not submitted to The News, with the result relayed by Joe Valentino.
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New Castle Sons of Italy
Valentinos
Sons of Italy
Joe Valentino
Five Shutouts Highlight Cleveland Pitcher Fel ler
Rapid Robert Feller, king of major league pitchers, has already racked up 15 victories. One third of his wins have been shutouts, underscoring his dominance on the mound this season.
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Cleveland
Robert Feller
No Homers at Home Toledo Slump in April June
The Toledo club in the American Association League failed to homer during a recent home stand from April 28 to June 2. Madhens went without a home run as the team extended its slump at home.
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Toledo
Madhens
Spoct Dance Night Promises Breezy Fun and Swing
A lively Spoct event invites dancers to enjoy rolling wheels rhythms and easy moves tonight. organizers promise a breezy evening to shake off the kinks and boost spirits with music, light refreshments, and community vibes.
Venzke Takes Summer Vacation From Track
Gene Venzke a veteran mile runner takes a break from the sport this summer and plans to resume racing on the cinder path next season during the indoor campaign with the team.
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Venzke
Gene Venzke
Philly Grid Team Will Be A Winner Says Neale
Philadelphia owner will back a new professional football club with Greasy Neale as manager. Neale declares the Quaker City will secure its first wining team next fall after Bert Bell swaps and a major franchise shift.
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Philly
Greasy Neale
International News Service
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Neale
Yale
Alexis Thompson Thompson
Bert Bell
Pittsburgh
Bell
Variety Horse Show At Canfield County Fairgrounds
The first Mahoning Valley Variety Sports show brings top horses from Ohio counties Trumbull Portage Stark Columbiana and Pennsylvania counties Lawrence and Mercer. Held Saturday at Canfield fairgrounds with afternoon events including saddle horses three haltered pony race roadster and five gaited events followed by a parade and evening shows culminating in a grand finale.
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Mahoning Valley
Trumbull
Portage
Stark
Columbiana
Ohio
Lawrence
Mercer
Pennsylvania
Canfield
LeRoy F. Beard
William H. Kilcawley
Father Budge buys laundry business in New York
J Donald Budge the famed tennis star purchases a New York City laundry operation. John Budge Sr, longtime Oakland, California launderer, is connected to the deal as his family background is noted.
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Washerman
J. Donald Budge
New York City
John Budge, Sr
Oakland
Calif
Arnovich Placed In 1 A For Immediate Call Up
Morrie Arnovich of the New York Giants has been classified 1 A and is subject to immediate military service. He returned home Monday for re examination by his draft board.
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Duluth
Minn Morrie Arnovich
New York Giants
Arnovich
Milwaukee Releases Suhr From American Association
Milwaukee of the American Association League unconditionally releases Gang Suhr, former Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman.
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Milwaukee
Gang Suhr
Pittsburgh Pirate
Young Yarosz brother Tommy shown as hard puncher
Pittsburgh observers credit Tommy Yarosz with a harder punch than his famous brother Teddy after tallying 16 wins in 17 pro bouts. The claim highlights Tommy's rising record and potential in boxing circles.
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Pittsburgh
Teddy Yarosz
Tommy
Peek Yank Rookie Starts to Click for Yankees
New York Yankee pitcher Steve Peek, a rookie, has emerged as one of the American League's most improved. Manager Joe McCarthy kept Peek on the 25 man roster, vindicating the decision as Peek's form strengthens the squad. The Dodgers have hired George Uhle as a scout to monitor opponents.
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New York
Steve Peek
New York Yankee
Staith
Joe McCarthy
Peek
McCarthy
Jim
Brooklyn
Brooklyt
The
Dodgers
George Uhle
Cleveland
Uhle
Dodger
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