Zale to Meet Cerdan for Title Scrap
World middleweight champion Tony Zale signs to defend his title against Marcel Cerdan European champion in September. Bout could be in Brooklyn Jersey City or Chicago with Zale earning 40 percent of net gate. Cerdan to receive 1742 percent.
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New York
Tony Zale
Marcel Cerdan
Andy Niedermeter
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Chicago
Gary
Ind
Rocky Graziano
Newark
N. J
Cerdan
Morocco
Tournament of Champions, Inc
Mike Jacob
20Th Century Club
Zale
Sam Pian
Art Winch
Brussels
Belgium
Niederreiter
Gus Lesnevich
Ezzard Charles
Cincinnati
Ben B. Bodne
London
Lesnevich
Joe Vella
Charles
Freddie Mills
England
Bodne
Turner Kayoes Sugar Costner In One Round
Earl Turner of Berkeley knocks out California welterweight champion George Sugar Costner of Cincinnati in 33 seconds of the first round in Oakland. Costner failed to land a punch and said one of Turner’s blows blinded him as referee Jack Donney counted him out.
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Oakland
Calif
Earl Turner
Berkeley
California
George “Sugar” Costner
Cincinnati
Turner
Jack Donney
Costner
Charge Leveled At Jewish State
United Nations truce commission chief reported Israel aims to seize all Jerusalem before a new Holy Land truce. The cablegram says Israel intends to use Jerusalem as leverage to push peace talks.
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Jewish State
Lake Success
N. Y
United Nations Truce Commission
Palestine
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Israel
Blackfoot Considers Long Range Recreation Plan
About 25 adults from Blackfoot schools churches and civic groups met the Chamber of Commerce Youth Welfare Committee to discuss a long range supervised recreation program. Frank Fullmer urged community backing while School Superintendent C C Evans outlined funding and cooperation needs. Howard Packham noted rising juvenile delinquency and supported a county wide program to reduce idle youth time.
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Blackfoot
Chamber of Commerce Youth Welfare Committee
Chamber
Frank Fullmer
Youth Welfare Committee
Ince
Fullmer
C. C. Evans
Evans
Howard Packham
Blackfoot L. D. S. Stake
Stover Sentenced For Grand Larceny In Butte Wallet Theft
Joseph C. Stover 43 of Spokane pleaded guilty to grand larceny after stealing $15 from James H. Lux of Butte. Two air force recruits Howard 17 and Housenan 18 chased him, recovered the wallet and returned it. District Judge J. J. Lynch sentenced him to one year in Deer Lodge penitentiary.
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Butte
Joseph C. Stover
Spokane
Montana State
Air Force
James H. Lux
Charles Howard
Havre
Joe Housenan
Great Falls
Stover
Lux
James Freebourn
J. J. Lynch
Deer Lodge
Braves Won't Get Pennant This Season
New York reports the Boston Nationals lead the senior circuit with strong defense and solid batting. Eddie Stanky injury opens a gap for Connie Ryan as Stanky sits for 60 days, while Ralph Kiner and Pirates rely on offense. The race in the National League remains open as teams like the Giants Dodgers and Cardinals compete, with no clear favorite yet.
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NEW York
NBA
Boston Nationals
Johnny Sain
Bill Voiselle
Phil Masi
Eddie Stanky
Connie Ryan
Jim Russell
Braves
Earl Torgeson
Bill
Elliott
Billy Southworth
Musial
Marion
Kurowski
Pollet
St. Louis
Connie
RBI
Keystone
Brooklyn
Pirates
Ralph Kiner
Fritz Ostermueller
Wonder Man Musial
Red Birds
Eddie Dyer
Giants
Polo
Walker Cooper
Bobby Thomson
Whitey Loveman
Johnny Mize
Dodgers
Beantown
Stallings’ Miracle Club
Old Curiosity Street Boston Showcases Antique Shops
Lowell Street in Boston's West End runs two blocks with 29 antique shops forming an unusual concentration highlighting a thriving neighborhood market for collectibles and period items.
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Boston
Lowell Street
West End
Olympic Contestants Finally On Their Way
America's best amateur athletes travel aboard the S S America en route to London for the 1948 Olympic Games. With 260 Olympians aboard, coaches note fitness and rest benefits while Brundage praises the track team though continental standards temper the women's squad. The swimmer and diver groups will train daily in the ship’s pool during the voyage.
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America
England
U. S
London
New York
Southampton
Atlantic
Ene
Avery Brundage
Brundage
Sailors Facing Serious Charge in Ontario Boarding Incident
Three of six striking sailors accused after an attempted boarding of a steamer in Point Edward were arraigned and held for a July 29 hearing. Police say three others remain hospitalized with battle wounds and will be brought to court later. Charges include boarding ship illegally and assault. leader Mike Hornack, a Canadian Maritime Union official, is held without bail and on bail from a similar charge in Goderich.
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Point Edward
Ont
Hugh Peden
Mike Hornack
Canadian Maritime Union
Goddrick
Caldwell High appoints Russell as director. Russell stays coach
Ida Caldwell appoints For rest Russell as director succeeding George Blankley who resigns to coach basketball at Boise Junior College. Superintendent H Maine Shoun says Russell will continue as Caldwell football coach. Police critique public park trust remains low.
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Caldwell
Ida
Forrest Russell
Caldwell High School
George Blankley
Boise Junior College
H. Maine Shoun
Russell
Flip Flops 5 at Wilson’s Flying Service Learn to fly with Curley Wilson staff
A first day at Wilson’s Flying Service chronicled by a student pilot. Instructor Herb Marks introduces cockpit gadgets and basics, they take off for a shaky but successful lesson, skimming the countryside before a smooth landing. Curley Wilson’s outfit grows to 11 planes with a seven-pilot team and 100 students.
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Wilson
E. M. “Curley” Wilson
Navy
University of Idaho, Southern
Northwest
Veteran’s Administration
State of Idaho Civil Aeronautics Board
Curley
Sarah Desert
Joe Neeser
O. K
Herb Marks
Herb
Cardinal Booster Club Fund Grows for Baseball Team
Approximately 60 persons have contributed to the Junior Chamber of Commerce Cardinal Booster Club fund, president Harold Read said. The club aims to raise money for a memento for each member of this year’s Cardinal baseball team.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Cardinal Booster Club Fund
Harold Read
Thursay
Cardinal
Salmon Run Likely Delayed to August in Idaho
Idaho fish and game officials estimate the 1948 salmon run will not reach sizable levels until August 1. Only 40,000 salmon were counted past Bonneville Dam in April and May, half of last year’s April total. A few catches reported on the Lemhi River and Salmon River regions, with limited activity in Bear Valley and nearby creeks.
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Boise
Idaho
P. J. McDermott
Jerome
State Fish and Game Departsment
Bonneville Dam
Ore
Lemhi
Salmon City
Sunbeam Dam
Bear Valley
Marsh
al Schussler
Sunbeam
Beaver
Marsh Creeks
Yankee Fork
Salmon River
Custer
Valley Counties
Turtle Derby Starts Saturday in Lewistown
Lewistown hosts the first annual Jaycee turtle derby with almost 200 entries, 30 firms and individuals joining shellbacks to race under Symes Park lights. Ten heats of 30 turtles lead to a championship as two fastest per heat advance. Leif Erickson of Helena enters the Governor Handicap, joining six gubernatorial candidates in the derby. Leonard C. Young and Mike Kuchera have not yet entered.
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Lewistown
Mont
Leif Erickson
Helena
Leonard C. Young
Harlowton
Mike Kuchera
Hardin
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Pian
Winch
Hot Springs
Ark
United States
Turner Kayoes
Sugar
Recreation Department
Vampires
Halliwell Park
Edward Phillips
Parker Service
Gael Hunt
North Eighth Ave
Arley Lish
North Seventh Ave
Tony Cullen
South Sixth Ave
Umar
Bud) Browning
Bob Kurland
Bob Carpenter
Wallace
Wah Wah) Jones
Don Barksdale
Blankley
Academy
Akron
Ohio
Johnny Weismuller
Diamond Cas Co
Ulin
Misbano
RETA
Cone
Cardinal Fund
Turtle Derby
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