Ross Wins Split Decision To Retain Lightweight Title
In Chicago Ross defeats Canzoneri in a brutal fifteen round bout to keep the lightweight crown. Judges score eight seven for Ross, with Donoran’s vote sealing the split decision amid a roaring crowd of 40,000. The bout ranks among the fiercest and most exhausting in local ring history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Barney Ross
Chicago
Pictus
Middle West
Tonyo Ganzoneri
Arthur Onovan
Chi‘cago
Ross
Canzoneri
Ono
Arthur
Kelly
Canzonert
Harold Barnes
Jreferee-Donnoran
Nonovan
Calumet Steel Firms Announce Major Rail Order
East Chicago officials report a $1,100,000 steel rail order from the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, described as the largest of its kind since 1929. The announcement marks a significant boost for Calumet Steel Companies amid postwar demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ind
Zipy
Calumet Steel Companies
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Alsatia Bug Bowling League field names fourteen teams
Fourteen teams entered the Alsatia Bug Bowling League with captains and players named. Play begins Friday night September 22 at Coliseum Alleys. Last year’s averages guided team selections and the lineups show balanced competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnats
J. V. Metz
L. L. Cross
C. L. Mobley
M. Foltz, Jr
F. H. Cost
D. Finfrock
G. Patrick
Hornets
R. Semler
J. B. Reynolds
G. Habercom
G. Tedrick
G. Brandenburg
Donald Baker
Leo Miller
MOTHS
T. Cross
H. Clopper
R. Foltz
W. Clap
K. Adams
M. Delauter
Red Sox Fall to Browns as West and Coffman Spark St Louis
Boston pitcher Coffman allowed six hits as Sammy West led a 4 to 1 St Louis Browns win. West drove in two runs, scored once, made a sensational one hand catch, and added two hits. Browns built a 4-1 edge on early and late innings while Boston managed a lone run in the ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sammy West
Dick Coffman
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Coffman
West
Muller
St. Louis
Newark Captures Initial Contest in IL Playoffs
Newark Heats beat Rochester Redwings 6 to 4 in the opening International League playoff game at Newark. About 4,500 fans watched a late rally after two errors by Redwing shortstop Tommie Carey tied the score at seven. Bears then pinned four unearned runs in the eighth inning off Sheriff Fred Blake to seize the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Rochester
Redwings
Tommie Carey
Bears
Fred Blake
Miss Elizabeth Luca paugh and guests visit Sharpsburg
Sharpsburg notes a string of visitors and local events including Elizabeth Luca paugh's return to Rome in Baltimore after a stay with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Kaylor, plus notices of friends from Roanoke New Jersey Millville Bluefield and Harrisburg. Meetings of the Friendship Sewing Circle and Ladies Aid Society are reported with officers elected and upcoming meetings. Church services and educational plans also noted.
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A. R. McQuay
Mary
Alice
McQuay
Lee Stine
Winchester
Clarence Easterday
Bluefield
W. Va
M. A. Fisher
Ladies Aid’ Society
Ella Gross
A. A. Kerlin
John Cox
Harvey Dorsey
Carrie Hetzel
Wm. Fisher
Albert Kerlin
Pearl Viar
Elia Dosey
H. D. Chapman
E. P.earley
Albert. Bowers
George Thomas
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Alsatia. Bowling League
Red Sox
Cushwa’s
Burr
Pape
Teme
Bobby Thatcher
Gus Wiggins
Elsie
Megs
BRICK
Bradford
Pedro
Cummings
Hudson
Kelp
MR. Lear
Wiggins
George Storm
William Ritt
and Clarence Gray
PLILL
Cm Lin
Sharpsburg
Ing Circle
W. H. Shealey
Victor Smith
J. K. Beckinbaugh
Margaret Roulette
EB. P. Earley
Egular
Allen Fenberger
Truman Eshhenaur
Harrisbore
James Brasheats
Jean Cronice
Owen Cronice
Millville
Ella Williams
H.D. Carnahan
Eaimittsburg
Trinity Lutheran Church
Catherine Howard
Cascade
Phyllis Gross
Blue’ Ridge College
BY Oscar Hitt
Peter
Ieas
ALF
U. S
Stanley
PoPeye
Firec
Spiggle
Bloods Bay
W. Stanley Central
al Presey
By. E. C. Segar
Teak
Betty
Scorchy Smith
Wes
Roby
Suloby
Yaller
Salmon River
Coun
Alain
Mount Clarke
John C. Terry
Rudy
Ayers Bros
Steffey Co
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