Walcott and Charles Vie For Heavyweight Title In Chicago
Chicago dispatch reports Ezzard Charles and Joe Walcott set to clash for the heavyweight crown at Comiskey Park. Promoted by Louis with Wirtz and Norris backing, the bout aims to crown a Lewis successor, drawing up to 40 000 fans and a gate near 300 000. Charles holds an eight year edge over Walcott coming into the match.
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Romero and James set for state crown bout in Texas card
Promoter Dorothy Livenwood hosts Wrestletion Wednesday featuring Romero defending the state heavyweight title in a three fall match against Jimmy James with a two thirty minute time limit. Five events include Ginger the wrestling bear vs Danny Davis, plus a semifinal Bob Wagner versus Bill McDaniel, Leo Savage bringing in the newcomer. Newman faces Red Roberts in a main preliminary while Maurice LaChapelle meets Les Welch in the opening match at 5:45 p.m.
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Newman VS. Roberts
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Walcott Charles Tilt Featured in Chicago Fight Facts
Boxing card headlined by Jersey Joe Walcott challenging Evard Charles for the National Boxing Association heavyweight title at Comiskey Park in Chicago. About 30,000 expected, with $250,000 to $300,000 receipts. Gates split with Charles and Walcott each receiving 25 percent plus radio fees. IBC promoters include Joe Louis and Arthur Wirtz. bout set for 15 rounds around 8 30 p m with prelims at 10 p m. Officials to be named by the Illinois state athletic commission.
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Meonglaw Athletic club benefit boxing card
Eighteen bouts are scheduled for the Meonglaw Athletic Club benefit boxing show at the Wrrestlethon Thursday night with nine matches forming a team duel between Meanglew A. C. and an Austin squad. Austin beat Moon w 42 2 in Austin last month. Contestants include Gilbert Ateche Ranchero Alonzo. Judges are Willard Brown Mac Hovand and George Raborn. Fed Moran to announce.
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Ezzard Charles to Fight Jersey Joe Walcott on KABC Broadcast
KABC will air the heavyweight bout between Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe Walcott Wednesday night at 8:30 p m San Antonio time. Charles and Walcott trade blows as each searches for openings in a bout not world sanctioned. The winner likely faces the Sayord–Wondcock winner in a late summer match.
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Tale of the Tape – Charles and Waterfield vs Louis
Chicago June 22 sports preview compares Esaakd Charles and Joe Watetts against heavyweight champion Louis in the man to man matchup. It gauges power reach and speed as a speculative guide to who might dominate.
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Turfman Hancock In Serious Shape
Arthur B Hancock 1 74 a noted thoroughbred breeder remains in serious condition at his Paris Kentucky home after two strokes. Hancock owns the nearby Claiborne stud and his status was reported by his office. Relates to other unrelated notes on James F Malone death and a brief garble from Gainesville and Greenville sports mentions.
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Heights to Open Softball Field Alamo Heights Churches
Heights to open a new softball field at Alamo Heights with 60 foot high light poles and 22 reflectors. The six church league will play Tuesday Thursday and Friday nights and the field will be open to the public at other times. Opening ceremony Saturday at 7 p.m. Mayer Judson is expected to participate.
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Frisch Suspended And Fined $100 By Cubs Manager
Chicago June 22 Frankie Frisch new Cubs manager suspended five days and fined 100 for a clash with umpire Art Gore after a game with the Boston Braves. The incident centered on a ninth inning double play when Gustine left third base early on a fly, was doubled off.
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Odessa Club Invitation Golf Tourney Opens Thursday
Odessa Texas June 22 Qualifying play opens Thursday in the tenth annual Odessa Country club invitation golf tournament A strong field led by defending champion Bill Roden is expected to keep the title at home despite stiff outsider challenge.
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First Annual Bat Bright Bowling Tourney Honors Top Scores
Joe Wilk led the event at Main Bowling Center with a 683 series and a 110 handicap. Simon Werbner was second with 637, Jack Kadish third at 621. In Class A Al Schacter won with 639, Harry Eisenstein second at 60, Bob Acasa third with 610. handicaps applied. Winners received trophies. other top finishers earned cash awards.
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Walcott Prize Fight Seen As Likely Goes Distance
Chicago June 2 The heavyweight matchup between Walcott and Charles dominates INS internal polls. Experts split on winner with Charles favored 3 to 2 in sentiment though Walcott is seen as possible champion. Most bettors expect the bout to last at least six rounds with few predicting a knockout.
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Witte Threatens Texas Home-Run Record
Dallas slugger Jerry Witte edged closer to Texas all-time home run mark with his 19th four-bagger of the season in a late win over Houston. Fort Worth’s Clarence Kraft set the 55-homer record in 1924, and Kraft later reached 22. Witte is pursuing that total in 1925.
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