Sharkey Fuels Controversy by Foul in Heavyweight Showdown
June 15 AP report describes Jack Sharkey losing a heavyweight bout to Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium on a late fourth round foul. Referee Jimmy Crowley ruled Schmeling winner after Harold Barnes saw the illegal punch, amid a 70,000 crowd and a $740,000 gate.
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Indians blank A's in 4 0 victory. Morgan homers twice
Cleveland toppled Philadelphia 4 to 0 as Morgan hit two of three homer tu rns, adding his tenth and eleventh of the season. Averill reached base after being hit by a pitch, while Myatt and Lind contributed additional offense in a clean game.
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Phillies Take Lead After 5-4 Win Over Cubs
Claude Willoughby scored his first, guiding Philadelphia to a 5 to 4 victory over the Chicago Cubs in an abbreviated game and giving the Phillies the series lead.
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Brooklyn Robins Win Behind Pinch Hit Double Spark
Jake Flowers delivered a bases loaded double as Brooklyn edged Cincinnati for the second straight win. Heilmann hit a homer for Brooklyn while Finn added a two-base hit and Moss earned the win with Frey taking the loss in a game that featured a double play by Durocher Crawford and Kelly.
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Sharkey Schmeling Bout Described In Three Hard Rounds
The account details a three round boxing match between Sharkey and Schmeling. Sharkey employs careful lefts and body blows while Schmeling presses with counters and quick rights. The onslaught peaks in Round Three with Schmeling hurt and Sharkey driving forward before the bell ends the round.
Schmeling Wins On Foul Over Sharkey At Yankee Stadium
Max Schmeling admits regret after winning heavyweight title on a foul as Sharkey fights to defend. Schmeling suffers a left scrotal spasm from a previous blow and is carried from the ring. Sharkey, tearful, says Schmeling’s ability is weak and that he could have finished him.
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Dempsey Delays Return in Quest for Heavyweight Title
Los Angeles reports Jack Dempsey, former world heavyweight champion, plans to begin training soon but has not decided whether to challenge for the title again. He says the Schmeling–Sharkey fight outcome will not affect his plans as he recovers from recent surgery.
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Sullivan King Tut Bout Postponed By Rain Threat
Heavy rain and continued showers forced the postponement of the ten round lightweight bout between My Sullivan and King Tut in St. Paul. Officials expect the fight to be rescheduled for this evening if the weather clears.
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Return Match in the Making
Sharkey and Schmeling may stage a September rematch at Madison Square Garden to settle the heavyweight chaos. MSG president William F. Carey signaled readiness to discuss promotion after Sharkey’s bout while the New York athletic commission faces possible punishment for fouling violations.
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No Favorites in American Derby at Washington Park
Chicago June 13 The $50 000 American derby to be run tomorrow at Washington Park lacks a standout favorite after Gallant Fox and Whichone withdrew. Ned O. from G W Foreman joins three year olds Swinfield Snowflake Xenofol Dark Sea Horn Pipe and Gallant Knight and Tannery as hopefuls representing the east and west. Ned O. finished third in the Kentucky Derby and Gallant Knight is tied to Virginia’s Audley Farm with Tannery from Kentucky among western contenders.
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Northwest golfers open Pacific Northwest Open in Vancouver
Thirty professionals and 23 amateurs tee off the two day 72 hole medal play championship in Vancouver B C Neil Christian of Portland Oregon aims to defend his title from last year in Seattle The Pacific Northwest amateur tour championships for men and women will be staged here next week.
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FIGHTS LAST NIGHT REPORTS mixed boxing results
The Associated Press notes several bouts with Max Schmeling defeating Jack Sharkey in New York. Al Fay outpoints George Hoffman in Cher leroi. Henry Lamar defeats Matteo Osa in Washington. Ralph Cicucello stops Peter Brand in New York. Stanley Poreda tops Paul Bianchi in Jersey City. Bud Taylor stops Johnny Kaiser in Springfield. Jack Dillon KO’s Red Fitzsimmons in Oklahoma City. Wilson Dunn defeats Norman Brown in Tulsa on fouls.
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Sacramento Stays Ahead of League in Free Hit Win
Sacramento defeated Oakland 14 to 12 to maintain a Pacific Coast League lead as eight pitchers saw action. San Francisco fell 4 to 3 to Los Angeles, while Hollywood beat the Reds 8 to 5 and Seattle postponed Portland due to rain.
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Boise inaugurates thirty mile derby
Jim Fowler of Eagle Idaho a former College of Idaho distance star walked 30 miles from Caldwell to Boise in 6 hours 1 4 minutes to win the first annual Bunion derby The Boise basin days celebration marked the centennial birthday of the Old Oregon trail K Kallsbeck of Boise finished a half minute behind In order Vince Skubal Nampa Hugh ton Marchmonte Idaho City Henri Strand Walla Walla also completed the event
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Carnival Dance at Nelson's Hall Promises Prizes
Nelson's Hall hosts a Saturday carnival dance with Nite Hawks Orchestra. Horns caps and confetti sold at the hall, plus fishing in the pond with a prize for every catch. Tickets cost 50 cents for a couple.
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