Dempsey Knocks Out Louis in Mythic Look Contest
Gene Tunney wrote a blow by blow fantasy of a 1920s era heavyweight title clash where Dempsey floors Louis in 2 1/2 minutes. The imagined fight, illustrated in Look magazine, paralleled Homeric combat and framed Dempsey as the decisive victor though Louis showed resistance.
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Dempsey
Louis
Joe Louis
Gene Tunney
Gene
Look Magazine
Jack Dempsey
Teak Out
Ulysses
Irus
Bren
Jacekeam
Joe
Deemps
Jack
Louis Ed
Gene Tu
Razor Company To Sponsor Derby Broadcast
Razor firm Gillette to sponsor nationwide radio broadcast of the 66th Kentucky Derby on May 4 at Churchill Downs. J P Spang Jr announced the plan with Ted Husing Mel Allen and Bryan Field handling color and announcer duties. Preliminary broadcasts from Churchill Downs set for Tuesday and Friday Derby week with previews May 2 and interviews with jockeys trainers owners and others.
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Husing
Louisville
I , Derbs
Gillette Company
Madison Square Garden
Gillman Peckinpaugh At Elks Thursday Sports Night
Gillman and Peckinpaugh headlined a local Elks event Thursday evening with Elks families in attendance. Roger Peckinpaugh presented Touing All Bases, the new American League film, as Ohio State coach Gillman ends his tenure. The program also teased boxing matchups and broadcasting rights for 1940 Michigan football on WWJ and WJR.
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ID Gillman
Ohio State University
Elks Lodge
Roger Peckinpaugh
Cleveland Indians
Elks
Chicago
Hostak
Ceferina Garcia
I Qu Boudreau
Ststep
University of Ilinois
College of Education
Feoru
Boudreau
Ilinois
WW Trail
Michigan
Board In Control of Physical Education
WJR
Detroit
Brooklyn Dodgers
la MacPhael
Benny McCay
Dribblings By Dick Funk in Elyria Lorain Tilt
A fragmented sports column recounts a basketball game between Elyria and Lorain with chaotic play, fans’ chants, and vocal campaigning jabs. Mentions Hal Pryor, Willis, Boehler, and coach Hal Hickman in a spirited, noisy atmosphere with mixed praise and critique.
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Hal Pryor
Willis
Boehler
B. B
Hal Hickman
Football Halt Backyard Killing Confusion in Telegrams
Odd garbled notes recount a telegram exchange involving Tommy, Herbert Hoover, and references to Lorain Elyria and Finnish lines. The fragment hints at a chaotic incident with a football halt or backyard killing and a puzzling reply about Lorain and Elyria. Limited readable names include Hoover and Lorain.
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Tommy
Herbert Hoover
Mino
Lorain
Hoover
Tomy
Elyria
Hockey Standings and Schedule Glued From Fragmented Text
Fragmented OCR shows hockey standings and upcoming games. Mentions Western Division teams such as Philadelphia Springfield Pittsburgh and Syracuse with partial schedules and scattered venue hints. Event dates and full lines are unclear due to unreadable OCR.
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Foustern Divialon
Springfietr Philadelphis
Nvidleniew
Springfeld
Indianapolis Toerrow
Cleve Hind
Pittsburg
Springfield
Werdvesnlawo
Pitsburgh
Pynviderae
Hanapobis
Philadelphia
Syracuse Et
Pyalanasyy Thaurset Turdas
Syracuse
Spreis
Ff Ivey
Ab Phn
Delphie Field
Five Indians Still Unsigned
The Cleveland Indians trimmed their unsigned group to five veterans: pitchers Johnny Allen Willis Hudlin and Johnny Bronca catcher Frankie Putlak infielder Sammy Hale. Hemstey signed and Paul Calvert, 21, rookie pitcher from Montreal, also joined, leaving a stubborn core before full signing.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Johnny Allen
Willis Hudlin
Johnny Bronca
Frankie Putlak
Sammy Hale
Hemstey
Paul Calvert
Montreal
Hostak Fights Zale Tonight in Chicago Bout
Promoter Mike Jacobs showcases middleweight rival Al Hostak of Seattle against Tony Zale in an overweight bout at a stadium in Chicago. The event aims to boost Hostak for a possible title shot against Cefering Garcia with Jacobs promoting in New York. Odds favor Hostak. Zale seeks an upset as he has won seven straight bouts, including knockouts, while promoters and managers negotiate broader promo rights. Also listed are local junior high basketball games at Ely gym tonight with Seventh and Eighth grades facing Holy Cross St Peter's St Marys and St Agnes.
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Chicago
UPI
al Hostak
Seattle
Hoosie
Tony Zale
Roe Center
Mike Jacobs
Cefering Garcia
Philippines
Jacobs
New York
Garcia
Jacobs Jacobs
Gare
California
Nate Druxman
Hastak
National Boxing Associaion
Fifh
Zales Ranid
Pele
Zale
Casn H Im
Sam Pian
Art Winch
Barney Ross
Litle
Hostak
Freddie Steele
Solly Krieger
Ely Gymnasium
Holy Cross
St. Aghee
St. Peter’s
St. Mary's
St. Agnes
Roosevelt
Hamilton
Jefferson
Ely
Garford
Elyria
High Court
M Garf
Bornina
A James
Nando
Q & Washington
Maynard
Ideffersan
MeLum
Rilmezah
Holey
Hopkins
Sandru
Manish
Nash
Ehieter
Cineford
Wirth
Greer
Aluwiec
Clearview Defeats N. London and Leads Cage League
Clearview High Clippers remained atop the Northern High School League after a 39-17 win over New London Wildcats. Bob Page scored 11 points, Ray Waters added eight, and Vermilion High’s Sailors rose to second with a 30-22 victory over Amherst, keeping pace as Clearview’s seconds routed New London seconds 44-8.
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Ats
Lew Wermilion Amherst
Wellington
New Lt
Clearview High
Clippers
New London High
Wildcats
Clearview Court
Clearviews
Clearview
Bob Page
Ray Waters
Vermilion High
Amherst
Verm Wielory
New London Seconds
Elyria Ice Hockey Team Wins Two of Three Games
The Elyria Ice Hockey squad played a triple header in Lorain yesterday, winning two of three. The Incals beat the Goldbergs 3-1, blanked Oakwood 3-0, while a 45-0 loss to Hi-Way Cafe dropped the score, leaving the locals with seven points, two behind leaders Moncriefs and Hi-Way Cafe. Notable players listed include Gibbons, W. Thompson, Thompson, Eslinger, Ro Stoll, and Bennett.
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Elyria
Lorain
Incals
Goldbergs
Oakwood
Hi-Way Cafe
Tia
Moncriefs
No. Gibbons
W. Thomp
Thompson
Eslinger
Ro Stoll
Bennett
Birmingham Firemen Triumph Over Akron Kilian Celtics 36-32
In Birmingham yesterday afternoon the Birmingham Firemen defeated the Akron Kilian Celtics 36-32 after a close first half 24-23. Bruce Boehler led scoring with 16 points and George Arthwell added 12 for Birmingham while Simpson and Semegen paced Akron with eight apiece.
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Birmingham
Birmingham Firemen
Akron Kilian Celtics
Bruce Boehler
George Arthwell
Simpson
Semegen
Goodyear Gym
Akron
Firemen
M. O'Neill Moncos
Kot
Reehler
Yarsa
G von Arthrell
Nye Kinsley
Tieimhards
Adler
Deiat von Semeren
Ios Leist
Nagy And Bohn Fail In Tourney At Peterse Clas
Sam Nagy and George Bohn of Tlyria competed Saturday in the Peterse Clas in Chicago but fared poorly. Naby Wes shot 1460 for eight series and Bohn logged 1 363 for eight games. Franl Zinn of Chicago rolled 1 750 to seize the early lead. Chuck Hupp was asked to call Pete Bannick later today.
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Peterse Clas
Chicago
Sam Nagy
George Bohn
Tlyria
Naby Wes
Bohn
Franl Zinn
Tool Room Retains Republic Loop Lead
Superior Tool Room solidified its top spot in the Republic Steel Bowling League by winning two of three from Benders Saturday night at Wykrent's Recreation. High series went to Stein of the Bundslers with 574. Tiffin led Do and N with 560.
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Superior Tool Room
Republic Steel
Benders
Wykrent
Superior Press No. 1
Hot Mill
Hot Mil
Post Straighteners
Old Mill
Bundlers
Superior Press No
Shippers
Room High High
Stein
Bundslers
Elyria Recreation
D and N. Sandwich Shop
Wagner Soft Drinks
Tiffi
Tiffin
Kene
Miller Celery
Voree
R. Auto
Calkins Garage
Celery
K. of Calleys
East Bridge Inn
Terrell
Sal
Phillies
Elysia Recreation
City Motors
Par-T-Pak
Snyder Motor Sales
Max Barbers
Igh
Johnny Harper
Crimson Road Trip Looms For Lake Erie Clash Friday
University School cagers dominated Elyria High 43 16 in an independent game. Frank Lowe led with 13 points, Gordon Bennett added seven, and Don Fobes scored five for the losers. Next Friday Elyria travels to Cleveland Heights as Lake Erie League play resumes.
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PHE University School
Cagers
Elyria High
Lake Erie
Elyria
Cleveland
Cleveland Heights
Shaw Combine
Lakewood
Shaker Heights
Lorain
Oberlin Hosts Hobart in Home Opener to Start Semester
Oberlin College hoops open second semester with Hobart Statesmen at Warner Gym. Oberlin aims for a stronger run after last season’s 2-6 in the series. captain Bill Dobb in and sophomores drive the lineup. Hobart, led by Clare Popalisky and senior captain Bill Dobb in, arrives after a Jan 20 win over Hamilton and a slate of tests ahead.
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Crimson
Cleveland Heights
Tigers
Hilltoppers
Wally Erickson
Chris Hill
Oberlin
Oberlin ‘College
Hobart Statesmen
Warner Gym
Detroit Tech
Bowling , Green
Ohio Wesleyan
Western Reserve
Hobart
Hamilton
Union
Baldwin-Wallace
Clare Popalisky
Bill Dobbin
Allegheny
Geneva
Case
Muskingum
Kenyon
Rochester
Otterbein
Denison
Walter Hargesheimer
Robert Kretchmar
John Martin
John Carlisle
Bob DeGroff
Dick LeFevre
Jack Orebaugh
Fausto Addessi
Carlisle
Martin
Eight matches set for Elyria Class B Bowling League
Eight games slated for tonight's Elyria Recreation Class B Bowling League. Early shift at 7 has Elyria Nursery versus Nickel Plate Feed and Veterans of Foreign Wars versus Wayne Feed, Moody Sohicans versus Tarry Tavern, Blue Sky Inn versus Gerber Meats. Late shift at 9 features Checker Cab versus Ridgeville Hatchery, Chandler Plastering versus Bell Company, Tattersail Dairy versus Moulton Candies, Recreation Tavern versus Moose Club.
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Elyria Recreation
Elyria Nursery
Nickel Plate
Veterans of Foreign Warts
Wayne Feed
Moody Sohicans
Tarry Tavern
Blue Sky Inn
Gerber Meats
Checker Cab
Ridgeville Hatchery
Chandler Plastering
Bell Company
Tattersail
Dairy
Moulton
Recreation Tavern
Moose Club
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Russ Davies
Dick Funk
Lake Imta
Oga
Amverghurgen
Emerson
Dixie Gas
Walt Harry
East Ave
Confucius
Oakland
N. London
Pata
Nagy
Chuck Hupp
Pete Bannick
Tomer
Republic Shippers
Mrurkowski
Wireenski
Husted
Asd If
Dicken Bili
Stein An
Pearfelt
Smith Rat Ty
Yeas
Hiltaninny Ub Ath Fol Animen TL A Ang Riyein
Bony Crema
Mackin
Salem Lad
Phillies Ciyen Superior
Vin Rogers Kelleyee
Dean Tasias
Harper
Wietin Witehrl
Horane
Albaugh
Hintes Tan
Wileftr
Balla Ina
Ana
McCraan
Narknes
Ut &O Ani
Willer Celery Vmntors
Arnulix Roa Az
Feindner Ais
Boston
Withere
Tithe Rangers
Low Crew
Tanne
VRE
Standen Hintiss
Cbages
Montron
Kle
Horton
Miller
Ars Hines
Ani
Montres Wells
Arneries
Baturda
Munsee
Alon
Graig Vas
Tn Pettral
Heyer
Cheevers
Snyder Motors
Wakemren
Anek
Cooder
Berl Heights
Tenichte Werk Vern
VTA
Agaris
Elva Nwecreation
Een
Aline
McCuras St
Standard Cleaners
Art OM
Fintaher
Ana Tan
Horvath
al Snyder Watar Salen
Good Neighbor League
Terriers
Indians
O'Donnell
Red Birds
Pit's Wildcats
University School
Orelian
News Hawks
University
Vliaveet
Fay
Warren Mw Hice
Keefe Mealbrey
Pampsen
Eral
Braway Vee
Rubson Creamer Combine
K Herry
American Legion
Yen Leservem
Looper
Lenel
Sinmletea
Tyce
Natal
Brubaker
By Sid Gross
la Grange
LaGrange Mobilgas
Birmingham Merchants
Grame
Karpinssi
LaGrange
Rex
Lees
Gerilah
Noth
Yarish
Germany
Oberlin Quintet
McQuistion & Helfrich Go West Ave
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