Louis Galento Showdown Looms in New York Heavyweight Title
The world heavyweight title bout pits champion Louis against challenger Galento in New York. Odds swing from 1 to 10 to 4 to 1 as Louis shows uneven workouts while Galento presses with a sharp left hook. Promoters expect a wild brawl, possibly short, with both champions' past reigns and knockout records cited.
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New York
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Jack Doyle
Broadway
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Natie Brown
Brown Bomber
Braddock
Tommy Farr
Nate Mann
Harry Thomas
Max Schmeling
John Henry Lewis
Jack Roper
Beaver Park Boat Club Attracts Broad Lorain County Members
The Beaver Park Boat Club in Lorain County has grown to over 160 members from Elyria Lorain Cleveland Amherst and others. Harry Glatz is Commander Ralph E Young Vice-Commander Roy Schaeffer Fleet Captain and other officers lead a busy season with a second annual regatta planned for July 30 featuring five motor boat races canoe tilting and swimming events.
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Beaver Park
Mic- Queen of
Amherst
Beaver Docks
Ralph E. Young
Louis Charles
Elyria
Ray Brodeur
H. Hessler
Lorain
S. Saegers
Art Abersold
Roy Schaeffer
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Lewis Ducoty
Percy Gould
Richard S. Horan
Ted Laundon
Thomas Marsh
Martin Schroeder
Ralph Terrell
George Vogley
R. C. Wagner
Ralph Young
Redskins Schedule Marathon Preseason Trip Across U S
The Washington Redskins plan the longest preseason training trip in U S history from August 2 to September 12 covering 7 539 miles. They will play four games starting with a Spokane drill on August 23 and ending with the Eastern College All Stars in Boston on September 11.
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Indians Play First Home Night Game in History
The Cleveland Indians host their first home night game at Cleveland Stadium with an expected crowd of 50 000 to 60 000 as the Redskins oppose the Detroit Tigers. Cleveland becomes the second American League club to add night baseball after Philadelphia. Festivities start at 6 30 with Al Schacht plus Manny Landers band before the 8 50 game.
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Ohio State Ball and Fly Casting Tourney Opens July 2
Sidney Ohio reports the 17th annual Ohio State Ball and Fly Casting Tournament opens July 2 for a three day session. The event includes Fisherman's Event, individual casting contests, and over 300 prizes across a full Sportsmen's Jambooree program with archery, clay bird shooting, dancing, fireworks, and a banquet at the Masonic Temple where 1940 officers will be chosen.
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Second Baptist Juniors Defeat Seniors 11 10 at Steel and Tubes
The Second Baptist Church Juniors beat the Seniors 11 to 10 in a night game at the Steel and Tubes diamond. Willie Howe and Vernon Stewart pitched for the two sides. A decisive third game is set for Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the same field.
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Steel and Tubes
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Intermediate Schedule For In termediate League Games
Supervisor Ralph Bauer released the week's baseball schedule for the Intermediate Baseball League. Cascade hosts Hamilton and Western Heights, with Allen, at Cascade Park, games set for Wednesday and Friday with 8:30 and 10:15 starts.
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Indians Versus Tigers Night Contest At Lakefront Stadium
A 50 000 to 60 000 crowd is expected for Cleveland vs Detroit under 712 lighting at Lakefront Stadium. Bob Feller faces Buck Newsom as Earl Averill debuts in Detroit and Earl Averill posts three hits in his first game against Cleveland. The Tigers beat the Indians 11 to 2 Monday. Bridges leads Detroit with 11 hits and Cleveland trails in the standings. Al Schacht will provide entertainment with a band and comedy between innings.
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Local Golf Event At Cherry Ridge Draws 200 Players
TAN Lenovich led low gross with 37 as General Industries hosted a 30 golfer tournament at Cherry Ridge. Lownet and Fred Rule scored 31 and 30 respectively, with Frank Fritz at 34 and Al McMann making fewest putts. Ken Long posted 21 for best five hole strokes. A Marquis and Clete Heidrich tied for best poker hand. Spring Valley Country Club will host Cleveland West Side Round Table tomorrow with 12 o’clock start. Caddies at Spring Valley and Cherry Ridge reminded to report.
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Carlisle A C defeats Elyria Eagles 10 to 7
Carlisle A C handed the Elyria Eagles a 10 to 7 loss on Mc Kinley diamond. Battery of J. Toth and A. Toth led Carlisle while Younglass and Graber teamed for the Eagles. Don Crozier sacked three doubles in three trips for Carlisle A C.
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Ridge Tool edges Elyria Flating 4-3 in 12 innings
Wilbur Davies bested Ben Volk as Ridge Tool defeated Elyria Flating Corporation 4-3 in 12 innings on the Ridgeville diamond last night.
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American Legion Junior Baseball Practice at Ely Stadium
The American Legion Junior team schedules a practice at Ely Stadium diamond on Wednesday at 6 p.m. All players are asked to report for the session.
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Elyria Hardware and La Grange Win Recreation Games
The Elyria Hardware defeated McKinley Recreation 10 to 1 at Harmon Field as pitcher Jerry Finnegan held their opponents to five hits. LaGrange Recreation beat Berson's Dry Goods 7 to 5 at LaGrange Diamond.
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Turbeck Owned Bird Wins Knoxville to Elyria Pigeon Race
A pigeon from J. Turbeck won the Knoxville Tennessee to Elyria Ohio race about 400 miles. Second place went to a bird owned by 3 Krajeski. Other owners include J Smith S Dymitcuk A Fell and E Anderson. Next race routes Berea Kentucky to Elvria about 300 miles.
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Read Jewelers Practice Tonight at Ely School
The Read Jewelers will practice tonight at the Ely School diamond at 6 o'clock. All players are requested to appear in uniform. The snapping tortoise of Siam is so called from its habit of snapping fiercely at anything that comes near it. British India contains some W, 000,000 buffaloes. Swedish time is six hours ahead of New York time. Coffee and cotton grow semi wild in Haiti. In Borneo the rivers are practically the sole means of transportation. The Vox Populi is the name of a newspaper on the Gold Coast of Africa. Modern Sicily derives its name from its ancient inhabitants the Sicels or Siculi.
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Rio de Janeiro Opens Museum of Modern Art
A new Museum of Modern Art debuts in Rio de Janeiro showcasing contemporary Brazilian and international art. The facility hosts inaugural exhibits featuring noted artists and a program of talks and education events for locals and visitors.
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Lorain Nativity Beats St. Agnes 4-1 in CYO Play
Lorain Nativity Church team defeated Elyria St. Agnes 4-1 in a Catholic Youth Organization league game played yesterday in Lorain. Lorain outhit St. Agnes and benefited from four St. Agnes errors.
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City Class B Second Half Season Opens With Four Games
The second half City Class B League schedule begins tonight with four games. Timms Spring meets Troxe! Company at McKinley, Elyria Plating Corporation faces Western Heights A. C. at Roosevelt, Elyria Waterworks plays Elyria Foundry at Jefferson No. 1, and Tattersall Dairy takes on Eagles at Western Automatic.
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McKinley Juniors Edge Roosevelt Juniors 19 17
The McKinley Juniors defeated Roosevelt Juniors by a 19 to 17 score in a close youth game. Roosevelt Juniors fought hard but could not overcome the late点 surge by McKinley.
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Wagner’s marathon quest ends with first hole in one
Cyril Wagner a 32 year old golf pro at Elm Gate Golf Club failed to make any hole in one in 24 hours on the 131 yard 17th hole until his 805th shot finally produced a life time first hole in one. He lost a $325 bet to win a new car from K Kenderdine despite the breakthrough.
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Pippen Shuts Out Yankees as A's Edge Champs in Philly
Henry Pippen pitched four hits allowed to win his first American League game as the Athletics beat the Yankees 3-2 in the first night game for New York before 33 074 fans. Dee Miles walked and Tipton drove in runs with a sacrifice fly and later a winner in the eighth. Slugging by Detroit and Boston highlighted a quiet NL slate with no games played.
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Yesterday's Hero Henry Pippen Tops Yankees in A's 3-2 Win
Henry Pippen, Athletics' tall right-hander, earned his first American League win by holding the Yankees to four hits as the A's rallied to a 3-2 victory yesterday.
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Standard Cleaners Defeated by Peninsular Steel in Lakewood game
Peninsular Steel defeated Standard Cleaners 9 to 1 at Lakewood Elks Night League under lights at Elksfield. Pivonka pitched four hits allowed for the Steel, while Don Gurney of the Cleaners was hit by a bunt attempt in the first inning.
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Nelson Leads Massachusetts Open as Third Round Opens
National Open champion Byron Nelson of Reading Pa. holds a three stroke edge over closest challengers as the Massachusetts Open proceeds at Worcester Country Club. Nelson posted a 70 in the morning and a 71 in the second round to reach 141 at halfway.
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Return of Wrestling Promises Floored Card at Rialto
Dormant since May 27 1938 due to Esther Morris illness wrestling returns to the Rialto Theatre on July 7. Elyria Sports Club presents a weekly program with Fritz Kruger facing Bert Rubi in a two hour two falls main event and Frankie Clemons meeting Ali Pasha in a semi final.
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General Industries Clinches Fifth Straight in City A League
General Industries won their fifth straight City A League game, defeating Elyria Recreation Board at Harmon Field. Pete Roka pitched six hits allowed for the victory as Johnny Fritz hit a home run for the Industries. In a separate prelim, Elyria Hardwares beat McKinley Recreation 10 1 in Recreation League action.
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Avon Team Loses to Gunselman Case 5-3 Pitchers’ Battle
Avon dropped a 5 to 3 contest as Demalgne and Durst pitched eight strong innings. Avon scored in the first on a walk, a passed ball, and a hit. A large crowd witnessed the game with Don Bungera and Boe Line delivering strong support. The Cleveland Suburban League season resumes on the 16th.
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Vic Silver’s Jewelers Visit Ridge Tool Tonight
Vic Silver’s Jewelers travel to Ridge Tool for a city showdown with Ridge Tool. The game is slated to tip off at 6 o’clock.
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R.lzeville
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Bittners and Recreation Board Play At Harmon Tonight
The City Class A League resumes at Harmon Field with Bittner Funeral Home facing Elyria Recreation Board. A Lorain County Girls League game precedes between Frank's Bakery girls and Ridgeville Bittner girls. The doubleheader begins at 7:15 PM.
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Just Let Joe Roll Jacobs Promotes Ring Rule
New YorkJune 27 A boxing scare headline as Jo Yussel the Muscle Jacobs minister of propaganda warns reporters not to aid Joe Louis back into the ring. He vows a misdemanor statute and cites Dempsey Firpo and Ettore as precedents. Louis odds favored at 6 to 1. Galento expected to be knocked out early amid police precautions and large crowds.
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Local Legion Baseball Tryouts in Lorain County
Officials seek players for upcoming Sedana league game at home. Contact Ralph Sever at 38-Wh agers of the La Grane Grafton Berker to join and confirm eligibility and duties.
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