Carnera Kayoes Chevalier to win title bid in six
SAN FRANCISCO April 15 The Color Victor Primo Carnera defeated Bomba Chevalier by technical knockout in the sixth round at Oak and last night. California Athletic Commission chief Charles Travis said the bout's ending and possible issues would be reviewed as two fighters' actions and the towel throw by Chevalier’s seconds sparked questions. Chevalier appeared hurt in the eye and fought on until a towel ended the match after 2:37 of the sixth round.
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Pug Thuds Thug Breaks Hand In Street Robbery
April 15 Chicago scene as Pete Withiings heavyweight record deteriorates under pressure. A would-be robber accosts him. Istort intervenes, striking with a weapon, breaking the assailant’s jaw and injuring Istort’s hand. The fight ends with the robber fleeing and Withiings left to recover in weeks ahead.
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Buckeye Sport Briefs highlights and player moves
Buckeye briefs from Ohio sport scene note New York Giants sending Jack Scott back to Toledo Mud Hens on option while Mud Hens trade Eddie Marileau Adamson and Butch Conlan to Fort Wayne. Kentucky Wildcats fail to hit as Ohio State blanks them 45 to in Columbus. Beulah Park spring racing meet set to open in Grove City for 19 days. Local boxing draws and heavyweight pro matchups listed. Darton flyers beat Cincinnati Bearcats 9 in a 3t game with lineup mentions.
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Local Lorain boxing card thrills crowd with debuts and knockouts
Elyria pair Mickey Boyson and Willie Wash win in their pro debuts at Lorain Antler’s Auditorium in a night of fierce action. Gershe dominates Alfie Taylor, while Billy Shap and others suffer stoppages as fans witness precise jabs and brutal knockdowns.
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Cinder Stars Battle Lorain at Ely Stadium
Elyria High hosts Lorain High in an outdoor dual meet at Ely Stadium on Wednesday. The meet marks a third meeting this year, with strengths differing between indoor and outdoor events. Vaughn notes Elyria faces a tough challenge while Lorain seeks momentum from limited prior meets.
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Trap Shoot Planned at Spring Valley April 27
Eddie Draeger calls for the first trap shoot of the season at Spring Valley traps on Sunday April 27. Part of the event will be an organization and planning meeting with the shoot to follow. The team expects to compete with other clubs in the district.
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Todt Drives In Three As Red Sox Top Washington
Yesterday's hero Phil Todt, veteran Red Sox first baseman, delivered three timely hits and drove in one run while adding two more in a 4 to win over Washington. He has battled for his job against Bill Sweene, and earned the start due to his greater experience.
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College Baseball Scores Reported As Night Ends
Chicago tied Western State Teachers 6 all at darkness ninth. Wisconsin 4 beat Spring Hill 6 to 4. Ohio State defeated Kentucky 5 to 0. Michigan State won 7 to 0 over Vanderbilt. Other results include Illinois 7 and Cincinnati 0.
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Desert light odds drop in Kentucky Derby feature book
Kentucky Derby feature book shows Desert Light odds trimmed to 19 to 6, with 10 to 1 also on High Feet. Dedicare’s price rises to 17 to 1 amid unexpected shifts.
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Four high jumpers pace ahead as Lorain eyes beat
Past years show four high jumpers who have bested the field. The mile tests Todd’s improvement while the half mile sparks a rivalry between Pala yieh and Gerhartinger. The program promises top outdoor races with unknown hurdles and a road jump. Lorain seeks to win the mile relay again, aiming to prove EB’s claim to dethrone Lorain.
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Born Fifteen Years Too Soon Welterweight Lament
Berch es and grapes and a small town orchestra occupy the time of Perry Graves once a welterweight title claimant. Born 15 years too soon, Graves recalls 300 battles and lost earnings from 1914 to 1921 after an auto crash ended his ring career. Now farming with his father Alvey near Omaha, they compose music and grow berries, but the money lost in earlier fights weighs on him.
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Gorilla Jones KO’s Gene Cardi in seventh at Wheeling
Gorilla Jones of Akron welterweight fame scored a technical knockout over Gene Cardi of Wilkes-Barre in the seventh round of a scheduled 10 round bout in Wheeling. Cardi fought back until the Gorilla unleashed a left and right that forced Cardi to wobble and retreat to his corner, where his seconds finally threw in the sponge.
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Baseball Season Opens as Fandom Hopes Rise
Frank City reports on the 1934 baseball season kickoff with optimism across leagues. The Yankees, Athletics, Cubs, Pirates, and Cardinals loom for pennants while Boston and New York races begin with opening games in eight major league cities. About 320000 fans expected for the day with strong radio and newspaper followings.
From Tee to Green MacDonald Smith Golf Classic
Golf instruction outlines MacDonald Smith as a top stylist from the Old St Andrews school. It notes his flat swing, exceptional approach shots, and precise greens work. The piece highlights balance, wrist work, head over ball, and controlled setup for putts with three key putting points.
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Six 1929 Major League Pilots Absent Today
NEW YORK April 1 Six managers who led major league teams in the opening games of the 1925 season were absent when the season opened today. Miller Hugging who wore six pennants with the New York Yankees is dead. Bill Carrigan who came out of retirement to rebuild the Boston Red Sox again has deserted baseball and is ambushed at Lewistone Mains. Lena Blackthorpe former White Sox manager is now coaching the St Louis Browns. Jack Hendricks former Cincinnati manager failed to land a baseball job and is now at his home in Indianapolis. Judge Emil Fuchs who tried managing the Braves last year will content himself with the presidency this year. Billy Southworth lasted only one season as manager of the St Louis Cardinals and is now managing the Hochester International league inh. Ian Howley from the Browns to Cincinnati Donie Bush from Pittsburgh to the White Sox and Bill McKechnie from the Cardinals to Braves all shifted teams.
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Helen Wills Moody Triumphant in Eastern Tennis Classic
Mrs. Helen Wills Moody opened her eastern season at Forest Hills with a 1 3 6 3 exhibition win over Elmer J. Griffin. She stays in New York through April 22 before sailing to Europe to defend the English and French titles and to represent the United States in the Wightman Cup.
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Navy and MIT Prepare for Severn Regatta at Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS Md April 13 Navy and MIT oarsmen will work out on the Severn river today in preparation for a triangular regatta with Columbia Each school will race Varsity Junior Varsity and 150 pound eights Navy and Columbia will also be represented by freshmen crews.
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Red Sox edge Senators in 103 victory opener
Boston starts the season poorly perceived as last in the American League but shocks Washington with a 103 run win. Phil Todt and Tom Oliver fueled the attack while Jine drove in all four Sox runs as Garland Braxton was fended off in the eighth.
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Battalina KOs Nabors in Fourth Round Fight
Waterbury report says featherweight champion Bat Battalina knocked out Benor Nabors in the fourth round of a scheduled 10 rounder. Battalina weighed 139 pounds to Nabors 132 and a half. title not at stake. Other blurbs note Dorval-Sandwina results, a Sioux City draw, and Baker-Hambright bout in Pittsburgh.
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Probable Opening Game Batteries Across Leagues
In the National League games at New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis and Brooklyn lineups feature pitchers and catchers including Walker Hogar Sphorer Davis Picinich Kremer Heltsiey Johnson Wilson and Clark. In the American League Philadelphia Boston Chicago Detroit provide matchups with Pipgras Dickey Grove Cochrane Kiel Bufing Berry Hadfin Sewell Thomas Bers Sorrel Shea Gray Ferrell.
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Indians Open 1930 Campaign At Comiskey Park
Cleveland Indians aim to start the 1930 season with a win at Comiskey Park after their strong 1929 showing. Manager Pechinseugh nominates probable starters and a lineup featuring Averill Reynolds Fonseca Shires Hodapp Moore Goldmarr Autry Sewell Lind and Umpires Hildebrand Ormsby Guthrie.
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Elyria High Baseball Star Plas Injured In Slide
Elyria High's pennant hopes took a hit as Cyril Plas fractured his ankle sliding into second base. Plas, a veteran from last season, batted cleanup. Infield will feature Holbrook, Roviak, and Burley. outfield by Block, Elbert, and Maddock. Shaw Hi beat Rocky River 17 to 3 with Needham pitching seven innings. Elyria opens league season with Shaw at home Saturday and hosts the Area nine this afternoon.
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Bambino Starts Season With Charley Horse
Philadelphia April 13 Babe Ruth the highest priced baseball player opens a season hampered by a lingering leg issue. He will resume his regular spot with the New York Yankees in an exhibition game ahead of today’s Philadelphia contest, marking the start of a two year contract at 280000 per season with Ruth drawing special attention from fans and officials.
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