Spotlight on the Ring Rematch History and Fights
The column recalls historic boxing mismatches and rematches featuring Ray Robinson and a gallery of legends. It notes how styles and misfires shaped fan interest from Jersey City to Madison Square Garden, with colorful anecdotes of Johnson Tunney Sharkey and others.
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Harry Grayson
NEA Sports Edi
New York
NEA
Charley Fusari
Jersey City
Ray Robinson
Jack Johnson
Gene Tunney
Young Stribling
Jack Sharkey
Jef Smith
Mike McTigue
Jimmy McLarnin
Robinson
Fusari
Johnny Wilson
Bryan Downey
Boyle
Thirty Acres
Wilson
Downey
Jeff Smith
Bold Mike McTigue
Madison Square Garden
Tunney
Jack Renault
Philadelphia
Madison Square Garden Corporation
Miami Beach
Joe Louis
Billy Conn
McLarnin
Ray Miller
Hooker Miller
Detroit
Garden
Miler
Fights Last Night In Hollywood California
Reported boxing results from Hollywood include Rudy Marcia defeating Rudy Vasquez by knockout in Los Angeles, with another bout noting Denver-Luis Galvani stopping Nazaies in Denver. The text is unclear on full details and card structure.
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Hollywood
Calif
Rudy Marcia
Los Angeles
Rudy Vasquez
Denver
Luis Galvani
Haevana
Nazaies
Giants Rally To 3-4 Win Behind Two-Run Homer
Alvin Dark hit a two-run homer for the New York Giants, who defeated the league leading Phillies 4-3. Vern Bickford of the Braves pitched the majors first no-hit game since 1448, keeping Brooklyn off the board.
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Alvin Dark
Giants
New Yorks
Phill
Vern Bickford
Braves
Brooklyn
Colts To Face Steelers Sunday In Exhibition Clash
Baltimore hosts Pittsburgh in a pre season game with Leon Campbell named as the only rookie starter for the Colts. Coach Crowe lists Spinniey and Crowe veterans, while Ray Richeson and Joel Wilkins compete for backfield roles as the Steelers seek depth in their lineup.
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Colts
Steelers
Leon Campbell
Baltimore
Trerpon
Pittsburgh Steelers
Baltimore Colts
Leen
University of R
Art Spinney
Caeet Clon Crowe
Crowe
Spimniey
Notre Trane
Pittsburgh
Choeace Hornets
University of Abibaba
Chet Mitryn
Crowe's
Falo
Bakinyne
Joel Wiligins
Richmond Rebels
Ned Af
Persistent Braves Still In Reach With Five Back
Braves persist as Vern Bickford's no hitter sparks a push toward the pennant. With Spahn and Sain, the trio has won most of Boston’s games as they face Brooklyn then Philadelphia in a vital two games set. Bickford’s gem ends Dodger bid to spark a rally.
Switzer Set For Big Race
Harold Switzer of Martinsburg prepares for the thirteenth All-American soap box derby in Akron. The 12 year old racer weighs 249 pounds with the yellow gravel racer, passes inspections, and faces rivals Gerald Taylor of Alaska and Richard Lange of White Plains in the Sunday heat races before the final. Switzer expresses confidence in his chances as 60,004 fans watch the event.
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Dick Kelly
Akron
Maytown
Harold Switzer
Sean Rex Gorhy
Hagerstown
Jlaroht
Wis
der . Downs
Fong Kwitzer
Gerald Taylor
Faraway
Jun
Alaska
Anthe
Richard Lange
White Plains
Yoccaleo
Fae
Harald
Bothink
Tagers
Onierit
Eam
Phage Elon
Braves Begin Four Game Series With Senators In Harrisburg
The Hagerstown Braves travel to Harrisburg tonight to open a four game set with the Senators. After tonight’s game they face Benatar then a doubleheader tomorrow and a Monday contest. New Braves debuts include Jame Zinn from Port Lauderdale and Kevndth from York, with Dick Shellenhack joining as a pitcher.
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Harrisburg
Jame Zinn
Pir
Port Lauderdale
Will Inin
Braves
Harrishs
Andy’ Pal Kevndth
Ametime
York
Town Cis
Naam
Dick Shellenhack
Hartford
Tran Tantorraw
Football clash crowns youthful stars in autumn game
The youthful Cadlece VU Stars fell to Down Memory Lane My Thees in a spirited annual football match at Chivase. Free Years Qusee Taive Ferris led a Boston Red Sox style rally as Cleveland beat Detroit in a separate showcase. Bol Petey earned a key win for Cleveland in the Indians’ victory over Detroit, all amid a murky, fragmentary report of promotions from Bil O'Brien and a New Vitek promoter.
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Phia Mangles
VU Stars
Ferris
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland
Bol Petey
Indians
Detroit
Vfisers
Ace Bryant
Bil O'Brien
Vitek
Vreany de Philadel
Phils Toronto Pact to End at Season’s Close
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Toronto Maple Leafs of the International League will terminate their working agreement at season end. Phillies president Red Carpenter and Toronto head Ross announced the mutual decision yesterday.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Toronto Maple Leafs
Phil
Red Carpenter
Tron Ross
Mulloy Faces Newport Semi to Earn Davis Cup Berth
Mulloy eyes a vital semi final at the Newport Castle invitation on grass seeking a singles berth on the U S Davis Cup team. The Coral Gables veteran teams with Billy Talbert in doubles as Ted Schroeder of Crescenta is nearing top form amid a year’s first grass event. Larsen and Match, San Franciscans, meet in the other semifinal.
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Newport
Mulloy
Newport Castle
Coral Bles
Fla
Chirtees
Billy Talbert
Stern
America
Ted Schreeiter
TA Crescenta
Calif
Schroeder
Ted
Art Larsen
Sam Match
Bickford’s No-Hitter First In Two Seasons
Boston righthander Vern Bickford pitched the majors first no hitter in two seasons, guiding the Braves to a 7 0 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers. The win moved Boston within five games of the Phillies as Bickford improved to 14 4. The Braves received strong support with four walks and a game ending double play in the ninth. Roy Campanella and Duke Snider were among the Dodgers to threaten late as Snider fouled off two two strike pitches before a double play ended it.
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Peng Penante
Eee Bickford
Johnny Sain
Warren Spahn
Bill Southworth
Braves
Phillies
Othe
Brooklyn Dodgers
Amorrow
New York
Fim Tobin
Hickford
Jim Russell
Dee Wee
Gene Herchianski
Duke Snider
Hle
Buddy Kevtz
Phils
Sal Maglie
Curt Slomious
Kewell Cleckwell
Bell
Geen
Orchehrlander
Ted Kusmewski
Det Lenhard
Uiren
Browns
Sto Levis
Darth
Cleveland
Shavitte
Mike Garcia
Joe DiMagein
Vie
Philadelpha
Ty Mimacer
Casey Stemiet
Nery
Boston
Vern Hick‘ford
Sprinx
Boston Braves
J Righthander
Bageball
Brooklyn Donivers
Canton
Tribe
Philadelphia Phillies
Brooks
fHoellier
Dodgers
Bickford
Lefty
Russell
Dodier
Pee Wee Reese
Hermanski
Snider
Tetfield
Buddy Kerr
Jares Russell
DiMag Benched For First Time In His Career
New York reports Joe DiMaggio benched for the first time in his major league career. Manager Casey Stengel explained the rest as the Yankees beat the Athletics after DiMaggio noted aches and pains and hinted at possible two week absence.
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DiMag
New York
Joe TiMaggio
New York Yankee
Joe
Casey Stengel
Yanks
Tone
DiMaggio
Lve
TiMacgio
Civitan Card Twin Bill Set At Stadium August 20
Tickets go on sale for Civitan baseball double header at Municipal Stadium on August 20. Acclaim spokesman says ducats available at News Agency and Randy Prue Store. prices 5 cents for adults 35 cents for children. The event features Littre League all-stars and Eastern Girls Baseball League clubs Norristown Nifties and Hawks. Little League games open at 2 pm with girls game after, proceeds benefit Civitan charity.
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Civitan Card
Stadium
Girla
Little Loop
Civitan Civi
Municipal
Accluh
Randy Prue
Norristown Nifties
Hawks
Turin
Civitan Club
Hot Fight For First Division In Independent St James Meeting
St James has locked the Independent League pennant this season as teams battle to finish in the first division and earn Waveffs rounds. Chewsville faces a key matchup with the Saints and Antietam Redbirds host Clear Spring while Halfway meets Neilds and Security plays Keedysville. Sandy Hook travels to tackle UVFW as all games start at 2 20 p m. Lappans Lassies down Ridge Avenue 24 to 12 in softball with hopes for more games.
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St. James
Chewsville
Stowax
Saints
Antietam
Lappans
All Stars Topple Eagles 17 7 In Solider Field
The College All-Stars upset the NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles 17 7 before about 90 000 at Soldier Field. Eddie Le Baron directed the attack with a 13 yard run while Charier Justice rushed 13 5 yards and scored on a 35 yard pass from Le Baron. Gordon Soltau added two extra points and a 24 yard field goal to seal the win.
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Chicago
Philladelphia Eagles
Soldier Field
Eagles
Greasy Neale
Emil Sitko
Notre Dame
Eddie Anderson
Holy Cross
Iowa
Eddie le Baron
College of Pacific
North Carolina
Ralph Pasiquariello
Villanova
Los Angeles
Justice
le Baron
Minnesota
Gordon Soltau J
Green Bay Packers
Iame
Wildcats Aim To Move Up In Tight County Race
The Washington County League title chase tightens as Williamsport hosts Gapland while Boonsboro leads Gapland by one game. Mid the schedule Hancock plays Smithsburg and Keedysville hosts Sharpsburg with Harristown visiting West End A G.
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Wildcats
Gapland
Willisport
Down County Nine
Boonsboro
Williamsport
Boonsboro i
Joe Pakovitz
Middleburg
Local Legion Is Eliminated In Maryland Junior Baseball Playoffs
Baltimore August 12 The Talbot Post of Easton and Mountfaucon of Baltimore defeated Morris Frock of Hagerstown to reach the Maryland American Legion junior baseball final. Mountfaucon beat Hagerstown 5-3 with a fourth inning burst. Talbot edged Morris Frock 3-9 in the second game to stay alive. Norwood won Game 1 with 11 hits and five walks. Chance shut down Morris Frock in the late innings. Williams and Wolfe homered. McElhany pitched for Morris Frock in defeat.
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Baltimore
Talbot Post
Easton
Mount Faucon
Morris Frock
Hagerstown
Maryland
American Legion
Mountfaucon
Hagerstown Lads
Talbot
Sae
Johnny Norwood
Jess Chance
Ernie Wolfe
Tater Kline
Jim McElhany
Montfaucon
Haxerstown
Norwood
Yeager
Plank
Wolfe
Haphrecaien Chance
Smith
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Miami
Lee Q. Murray
Turkey Thompson
Billy McCarney
Sandy Ferguson
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Sugar Ray Robinson
Jersey Meadows
Middlekauff’s Drug Store
N. Potomac St
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Arthur Dorsey
Cor. W. Washington & Winter
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
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Switzer
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Eddie LeBaron
Philadelphia Eagles
Little College of Pacific
Marine Officers’ Training
Washington Hedskins
Hall of Fame
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Pontiac
Chevrolet
Sharrett Motors
Aoonsboro Yellowjackets
Willamsport
Rivers Hors
Rudy’s Rexall Pharmacy
Jonathan Street
Startzman
Spirita
Startzman's Liquor Store
Cer. Church & Prospect
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Penn State
Hill Jeffrey
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Hoffman
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