McLarnin Defeats Corbett For Welterweight Title
Victor McLarnin from Vancouver knocked out Young Corbett III in the first round at Wrigley Field Los Angeles May 30 AP report shows McLarnin landing a decisive right hand followed by rapid lefts to end the bout in 2 minutes 37 seconds before about 20 608 spectators. Corbett briefly led early with jabs before the sudden finish.
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Winners in cross league series favor western National League clubs
The AP notes the season’s second intersectional series shows western NL clubs leading. It details 31-19 NL victories for west over east and 29-17 American League advantages for east over west, with Cardinals and Cubs rising in NL standings and Pirates leading early as Reds slip.
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McLarnin Defeats Corbett III in Narrow Welter Showdown
In Los Angeles promoter Jack Doyle faced a roughly $20,000 deficit after Jimmy McLarnin defended his welterweight title in a five round show against Corbett III. State and federal taxes cut $39,400 in admissions to $33,687, leaving a $1,313 shortfall against the cash guarantee while promotion and rental costs mounted.
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Minton defeats Poorbaugh in first flight championship
In a busy day of golf, John Minton defeated John Poorbaugh 2 up and 1 to go in the first flight. MM Miller beat H Williams by four to go, while Lamar Strickland topped Doug Moores 7 7 up and 6 to go. Other matches included Ed Thoma over A P Henry and Link over Marmion Meek. Remaining games list Tode Roman and Captain Whitney, George Gitomer, and Lewn vs. TRefty.
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Range Dry in West Part of State Warns of Drought
Reports from this section describe very dry ranges and scarce stock feed. A rancher notes 2,309 ewes under strain as shortages of hay and grazing threaten livestock survival. The war’s impact and regional conditions compound the forage crisis affecting sheep herds.
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McLarnin Knocks Out Corbett to Claim Welterweight Title
Jimmy McLarnin from Los Angeles stopped Young Corbett III in Fresno to win the world welterweight championship, vaulting from Vancouver to claim the title in a dramatic last night bout.
Nevada for repeal at mass meetings vote backs end of prohibition
Reno Nevada May 29 AP Nevada stood with repeal supporters as precinct mass meetings showed overwhelming anti prohibition sentiment. Early returns indicated near universal opposition to the eighteenth amendment across the state.
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Buffalo Beats Montreal in Only Games Played
Buffalo defeats Montreal 11 to 5 while Rochester tops Toronto 5 to 0 and Albany edges Baltimore 9 to 8. Only games listed in this brief results update with no further context.
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Pacific Coast League Noe games scheduled
Beaumont outscored Galveston 7 to 5 while Oklahoma City topped Tulsa 2 to 1. Fort Worth defeated Dallas 4 to 3 and San Antonio led Houston 3 to 2 in the listed results.
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Wrestling results roundup from cities across the country
Chicago Jim McMillen 220 from Chicago beat Leon Pinetzki 260 from Poland in straight falls. New York Abe Coleman 204 from California defeated Frank Judson 212 from Detroit in 33 48. Wilmington Charley Strack 235 from Spring Valley N Y beat Mayes McLain 235 from Iowa City in 17 45. Portland Charlie Hanson 208 from Minneapolis defeated Bulli Martin 220 from Trenton N J Martin disqualified after two false splits. Montreal Nick Lutze 200 from Venice Calif defeated Rudy Laduzzi 222 from Poughkeepsie N J two falls to one. Buffalo Ed Don George 214 from North Java N Y drew with Joe Savoldi 202 from Three Oaks Mich one hour halted by 11 o clock closing law.
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Leon Pinetzki
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California
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Starters Lineup For Today’s 500 Mile Race In Indianapolis
The starting grid for the 500 mile race at Indianapolis on May 30 lists drivers and cars across multiple makes. Notable entries include Bill Cummings in car 5 Boyle Products, Frank Brisko in 58, Fred Frame in 12, Lou Moore 37, Ernie Triplett 16, Howard Wilcox 2, Louis Meyer 30, Lester Sprangler 15, Ira Hall 10, Cliff Bergere 6, and Benny Hill 68 among others. The field features Studebaker, Miller, Duesenberg, and other marques with a mix of sponsor names and car numbers.
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Foreman
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Howard Wilcox
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Sampson Radio
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Russell Snowberger
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Golden Seal
Babe Stapp
Malcomb
Farm prices gain across months in postwar boom
Washington May 29 AP A seventeen percent rise in farm prices from April 15 to May 15 is reported by the Bureau of Agricultural Economies. Grains lead the advance among major commodities while wool rises sharply, gaining five percent for the month.
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