Louis Thomas Title Fight Looms As Advance Sales Lag
Chicago April 1 A confident Louis eyes a million dollar rematch with Max Schmeling as he prepares to defend his heavyweight title against Harry Thomas in a scheduled 15 round bout at Chicago Stadium. Only about 15 000 tickets expected as advance sale falls short of hopes. Louis seeks a quick knockout to match Schmeling’s eight round stoppage while Thomas promises a hard fight with one big punch. Louis is a heavy favorite to win and remain champion.
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Ringsiders
Just Rambling with Ernie Braden on Elyria basketball history
George M. Day reflects on a long career in Elyria basketball, recounting early gym games around 1900, the 1902-03 school championship, Lorain Y M C A leagues, service-era absences, and later stints with the American Legion and Pilgrim Juniors, noting teammates and opponents like Adolph Kohl-Sneyer and Dwight Peabody.
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First Congregational Church
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Charles Schouerer
George Sage
Clark Williams
Percy Craine
Frank Phelps
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George Young
Elyria Y. M. C. A
Lawrence Webber
Walter Davies
Louis Defends Heavyweight Crown in Fast King‑Size Bout
Louis seeks a third consecutive defense as heavyweight champion against Thomas in a brisk bout likely decided by Louis left hook and right hand. The outcome could place him as the first to defend the title three times in under a year since Dempsey, with Farr and Matin among recent opponents noted. Louis’ earnings reportedly amount to $214 per performance amid high public interest.
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Joes
Thomas
Jack Dempsey
Tommy Farr
Wales
Nathan Matin
Dempsey
Ohio State Paper Urges 1940 Olympic Boycott
The Lantern calls for a boycott of the 1940 Olympic Games in Japan amid territorial aggression. It cites Ohio State's past stars Jesse Owens and Dave Albritton as examples of competing athletes and argues university officials should back a boycott to deter aggression.
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Columbus
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the Lantern
Japan
Jesse Owens
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Dave Albritton
Berlin
Phillies sign Ed Heusser after Cardinals release
Philadelphia Phillies announce pitcher Ed Heusser has signed after becoming a free agent due to Judge Lanis ruling against the Cardinals farm system. Heusser, formerly with the Columbus Red Birds in the American Association, played last season in the Senior Church League. He previously referenced playing for a YMCA House League team and plans to continue playing for several years.
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Gerry Nugent
Philadelphia Phillies
Ed Heusser
St. Louis Cardinals
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Landis
Columbus Red Birds
American Association
Hardware
Y. M. C. A. House
Farm Implements Tie Series With Hardwares In Playoff Win
The Farm Implements from Y. M. M. CLA House League tied the playoff 1-1 after a 23 to 14 win over the Elyria Hardwares. Jack Heritage led Farm Implements with 15 points while Don Williams paced Hardware with five. A deciding game is slated for Monday at eight o clock.
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Furn’ Implement
Dranger
Jack Heritage
Don Williams
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Rl Japi
Tetevecemuel
Heritage
Beaeeage
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le Dixen
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Ig Tytal Wise
Ee Elyrix
ET Christie
Los Hy, Smith
Tol Cox
Keen Baseball Brains Make Lefty O'Doul Leading Pacific Coast League Manager
Frank O'Doul, famed Seals manager, explains how sign stealing and reading opponents helped him win the 1930 NL batting crown. He recalls pitchers like Flint Ream and Watson, and credits catcher Larry Woodall for spotting tells. The piece highlights strategic signs, past rivalries, and the difficulty of concealing signals in a noisy game.
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James
Sheehy
United Press
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Frank
Lefty
Detroit Tigers
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Big Flint Reem
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Dodger
Leonard
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Peckinpaugh
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Cooper
Sacramento
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Woodall
O'Doul
Bucky Harris
Washington
Lively Wrestling Matches Tonight At Rialto Theatre
Tonight at the Rialto Theatre a rough wrestling card features Pete Belcastro of Santa Clara and Buddy Knox of Wheeling in a no holds barred bout with no referee unless pinned or stopped by officials. The Belcastro Knox match is best two of three falls and set for two hours with a second bout pitting Jimmie Mitchell the Black Panther of Louisville against Hal Davidson of Glendale. The first bell is at 7 50 p.m. continuous crowd expected.
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Santa Clara
Calif
Buddy Knox
Wheeling
W. Va
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Belcastro
Knox
Elyria Boxing and Wrestling Commission
Earl Powers
Paul Bozzeli
Martonio Angelo
Louisville
Hal Davidson
Rugged Boy
Glendale
Apostoli Seeks Another Win Over Lee At Madison Square Garden
Fred Apostoli of San Francisco and Glenn Lee of Edison Neb meet again after a savage February bout in New York. Apostoli is a 7-5 favorite to win a 11 or 12 round decision and earn status as No 1 challenger for the 160 pound title. A title match with Freddie Steele seems unlikely this September as Steele’s camp negotiates for a June defense against Young Corbett in San Francisco. Promoter Mike Jacobs aims to pair the winner with Jock McAvoy in a May outdoor bout in New York or nearby.
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Fred Apostoli
San Francisco
Glenn Lee
Edison
Neb
Madison Square Garden
Apostoli
New York Athletic Commission
Freddie Steele
Steele
Ed Miller
Young Corbett
Mike Jacobs
Jock McAvoy
Elyria Ladies' League Pin Matches Tonight
The Maumee Dairy meets the W. T. Grant Company and the Hi-Speeds face The Oaks in Elyria Ladies Bowling League matches at Elyria Recreation. Play starts at 9 PM. League officers are urged to attend today’s meeting at the Elyria Recreation to discuss plans for the city tournament.
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W. T. Grant Company
Hi-Speeds
Oaks
Elyria
Elyria, Recreation
Seniors Win Elyria High Inter-Class Meet Indoors
Seniors dominate the Elyria High School inter-class track meet, winning the abbreviated indoor five-event meet at Sixth Street gym with at least three scorers in each event and amassing 41 points. Nick Pokea led with four wins and 24 points, while Juniors totaled 18 and Sophomores four as Vaughn plans outdoor duals with Avon next Friday.
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Sixth Street
Lee Smith
Vaughn
Avon
Nick Pokea
Harold Staysniak
al Goodman
Francis Carter
Pokea
Nick
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Staysniak
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Schroeder
Mit
Milnar Shuts Down Pelicans, Tribe Wins 6 5
Milnar, once a perceived problem, pitched six innings of shutout relief to back Cleveland’s 6 5 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans. Bob Feller started and gave up five runs in three innings as Milnar allowed four hits and no walks while Ken Keltner and Bill Sadd homered for the Indians.
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al Milnar
Cleveland Sandlots
Ute Indians
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New Orleans Pelicans
Bob Feller
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New Orleans
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Bill Sadd
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Sadd
Ruppert says he forgot about DiMaggio amid Yankees holdout
Cal Ruppert, owner of the New York Yankees, stated he has forgotten about Joe DiMaggio as the center fielder holds out for $25.00 for the season. Ruppert left for New York to oversee a two week schedule of exhibition games, after DiMaggio rejected last month’s offer and went to San Francisco. The page also reports on local track results and a costly chimney test incident in Mullica Hill, with $150 in damages.
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Fla
Cal
Jacob Ruppert
New York Yankees
Joe DiMaggio
Ruppert
New York
Yanks
DiMaggio
San Francisco
Mullica Hill
Herbert H. Butler, Jr
Butler
Vince DiMaggio Eyes In Good Shape To Improve Batting
Biographical profile of Vince DiMaggio discussing his eyesight improvements with glasses and prescribed eye exercises. Notes his shoulder injury ending 1937 season, bat ting improvements this spring, and hopes to bolster Boston Bees power. Compares him to brother Joe DiMaggio and cites Casey Stengel on defensive value.
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George Kirksey
United Press
Rreator
Ila
DiMeggio
Hig Avverage
Yankees
Joe
Boston Bees
Vince
Stengel
DiMaggio
Brother Joe
Schott Pitches Entire Game As Reds Triumph
TAMPA Fla April 1 mp Geni Schott youth right handed ace of the Cincinnati Reds today remained the top choice for the opening day pitching assignment for manager Bill McKechnies club Schott who a week ago proved his firmness by pitching a full nine innings returned to the box yesterday for five innings as the Reds defeated the Detroit Tigers 7 to 3
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Fla
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Cincinnaud Reds
Bill McKechnies
Schott
Theinnat
Dewol Tigers
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