Franklin in Newark Ring Fight Leaves Medicals Unsure About Recovery
New York July 27 Lem Franklin Negro heavyweight took a brutal right and left to the head from Larry Lane in a Newark ring. He remained unconscious for hours before regaining consciousness. The bout ended when Carnera stopped Schaaf in round 12, prompting questions about medical care and the dangers of boxing.
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New. York
Lem Franklin
Newark
Larry Lane
Trenton
Franklin
Jack Hurley
Billy Petrolle
New York
USA
Louis
Liga Sergam Nesta
Carnéra
Carnera
Schaff
Schaaf
Pirates Spring Training Notes and Odds of Hitting Hints
The clipping contains rough, improvised sports notes centered on spring training, with references to players, batting hopes, and a discussion of hitting ability. Mentions of a baseball mound staff and reactions from managers appear amid fragmented lines about scrappy play and fan interest.
Ripke Captures Low Gross in Exmoor Golf Meet
Navy lieutenant commander Harry G Ripke Michigan All America halfback of 20 years ago returned to sports news as he won low gross honors at the Exmoor Country Club tournament in Chicagoland. He shot a 50 to win over a field of four in the July 17 event.
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Chicago
Harry G. Ripke
Michigan
Wolverines
Ripke
Exmoor Country Club
Melvin Thomas Ott
The
Giants
Mel Olt
Syracuse Baseball Greats From A Bygone Era Highlighted
The piece praises historic Syracuse players across positions like Walters Roetiger Hafey and Dana as premier outfielders, Jones and Krahe as strong infield arms, and Mancuso Payne and others as key catchers and pitchers. It notes era-defining teammates and the exceptional outfield trio Magee Schulte Mitchell of 1902 and mentions several stars who progressed to the majors.
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Syracuse
Magee, Schulte
Mitchell
Walter Roetiger
Homer Peel
Chick Hafey
Pepper Martin Pene
Roetiger
Peel
Henry Dana
the Prince
1935
Ball Player Courtship and 1944 Pennant Race Memories
A playful verse skirts a baseball courtship image as a father umpire objects. The piece reflects on the 1944 pennant race with notes on attendance, stars, and standout moments from Yankees, Browns, Red Sox, Tigers, and Giants, highlighting Mel Ott’s impact and fan enthusiasm.
Yankee Maid Wins Easily at Kite Track Grand Circuit
Old Orchard Beach Maine July 27 Yankee Maid the Volemite filly won the National Stake for three year old trotters in straight crosses covering the miles in 2 04% and 2 04% as seven horses compete in the elimination beat for a $5885 purse. The Bay owned by A L Derby of Wichita driven by Henry Thomas outclassed a seven horse field.
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Old Orchard Beach
Yankee Maid
Volemite
Bay
A. L. Derby
Wichita, Kan
Henry Thomas
Baseball scores from Southern Association games
Nashville edged Mobile 3 2 in the first game while Mobile won 7 5 in the second. Atlanta defeated Chattanooga 8 1. No other games scheduled.
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Southern Association
Nashville
Mobile
Atlanta
Chattanoora
Toronto Maple Leafs bat and field shine yet falter on mound
The Toronto Maple Leafs lead the International League in batting and fielding with Jim Castano and a strong lineup, but weak pitching keeps them from first division play. Luke Hamlin leads a group of pitchers with double figure wins, though Horsham and others face uncertain fates for 1944.
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Toronto
Luke Hamlin
Jack Durkin
Toronto Maple Leafs
Jim Castano
Castano
Harry Davis
Jim Vyack
Herb Crompton
Jordan
Knerr
Crowson
Ananicz
Cook
Arntzen
Hamlin
Syracuse
Luke
Tribe
Ensmen
Leafs
Chiefs
Philaphia Athletics
Athletics
Chicagoan Dick Sipek Batted 200 in Barons Use
Chicagoan Dick Sipek a 19 year old mute outfielder on option from Cincinnati to the Birmingham Barons of the Southern Association is batting 200 and was recommended to the New York Giants by an unnamed source.
Reds Sign Luther Taylor and Chucho Flames in Spring
Luther Dummy Taylor, former Giant pitcher, was signed by the Reds after a tryout. Venezuelan Chucho Flames joined the Syracuse Chiefs after Indiana Reds camp, with Flames optioned to Syracuse. George Woodend of the Chiefs began as a catcher but shifted to pitching due to injuries.
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Luther
Taylor
Reds
Chucho Flames
Syracuse Chiefs
Indiana
Cincinnati Reds
Syracuse
George Woodend
Chiefs
Women’s Major League Seeks Teams at Syracuse Bowling
An open meeting at the Syracuse Bowling Center Monday at 7 30 P M invites women to join the newly formed Ladies Major League. The circuit plans 40 teams with 32 already reserved and will operate as a handicap league with alternating 6 45 and 9 P M play. Contact Frances Kasimer or Mary Kite Jr before Monday or attend the meeting.
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Syracuse
Frances Kasimer
Mary Kite, Jr
Seattle Edges Portland In First Game Of PCL Series
Seattle defeats Portland 4 to 3 in the first game as Seattle scores 12 runs in the bottom of the frame. Portland trails with 6 runs in the second game as Los Angeles tops San Francisco 5 1 Hollywood 3, Oakland 2, Sacramento 2, San Diego 2.
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Portland
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Hollywood
Oakland
Sacramento
San Diego
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