Louis forces revision of fight picture in two weeks
In New York June 27 1940 Joe Louis has reshaped heavyweight boxing plans by his knockout punches and title ambitions. Promoters expect Baer to fight Louis in September in New York drawing about 750000. Schmeling may return for a September bout if Baer withdraws. Braddock remains champion under contract as Irving Madison Square Garden and 20th Century club vie for top contenders. Louis aims to prove himself against Baer or Schmeling before next summer.
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Jack Johnson
Havana
Brown Bomber
King Levinsky
Chicago
Borotra to accept challenge amid Wimbledon duties
June 27 Paris tennis star Jean Borotra said he would accept a Paris sports writer duel while preparing for Wimbledon. He refused to discuss details, naming Rene La Coste and General Pierre Alvin as seconds. Borotra, after a five set loss in singles, planned to play doubles and urged seriousness about the matter.
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Paris
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Pierre Alvin
Roderich Mensel
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Borotra
France
Noted Dog Passes in Idaho Near Ends of Century
Noted English pointer Chubby, widely known as Comanche Frank, died June 24 at Crony Cove camp ten miles above Ketchum one month before his tenth birthday. Owned by Charles G. Sumner, longtime Tribune editor and Ban nock Sportsmen leader, Chubby had seven championships and died after a short illness. He was buried in his own casket under a pine with many attending the last rites.
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Babe Didrikson Wins Golf Test in Chicago
Babe Didrikson Beaumont Tex celebrated her 21st birthday with an 8 and 6 win over Mrs L H Selz former Jane Weiller of Chicago in the women's western open golf tournament and next faced Josephine Souchek of Chicago. Helen Hicks Hewlett New York advanced to quarter finals with a 4 and 3 victory over Lucille Robinson Des Moines and meets Mrs H Austin Pardue Chicago.
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Babe” Didrikson
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Illnois Public Parks
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German Secret Method Attaches Photos Without Mucilage
A German inventor unveils a covert process to attach photographs to documents without using mucilage or metal clips. The technique promises a clean secure fit, avoiding traditional adhesives and hardware.
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Owens Leads Athletes in Far Western Championship
Jesse Owens tops a field of eastern and midwestern stars at the Far Western A A U senior championships in San Diego. He plans two events the hundred yard dash and the broad jump while others from Temple Notre Dame and Ohio State vie for medals. Western entrants from USC and Olympic Club challenge the invaders aiming for junior titles led by Hugh Cannon and Lee Hering with notable throws and sprints.
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Giants Keep Pennant Drive With 5 2 Win Over Chicago
The New York Giants, led by Hal Schumacher now on an eight game win streak, beat Chicago 5 to 2 to set a strong pace in the National League pennant chase. Mel Ott hit his 14th homer as the Giants hold top spot amid late-season pressure from Cardinals and others. Pirates move up with two wins over the Braves as Dodgers also in pursuit.
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Pitchers Dominate In Ten Inning Nl Action
In a long Tuesday card the Pirates beat St Louis 7 5 in ten innings as Bush and Swift allowed few hits. Wally Berger hit his 14th homer and Pep Young aided three runs in the third. Dodgers rallied in the ninth then won with Jimmy Bucher’s two run homer in the tenth. Phillies outslashed Reds 12 5 as Watkins hit two homers and Camilli added his 14th. Rain halted Detroit Chicago opener.
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Dodgers
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Cincinnati
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Dolph Camilli
Gabby Street May Quit Baseball If Missions Win Pennant
Coast League notes include Gabby Street hinting at retirement to farm if the Missions win the pennant. Wayne Osborne starred for the Reds in an 8 6 1 victory over Sacramento with sharp fielding. Los Angeles edged the Ducks 9 3 atriland. Oakland won 4 3 over Hollywood. San Francisco split with Seattle as late runs fell short. The Indians defeated the Seals 4 2.
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Seattle
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Seals
Sa Voldi Topples Kazan in Harrisburg Wrestling Clash
Joe Sa voldi of Three Oaks Michigan defeated John Kazan of Toronto in a one fall match last night in Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
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John Kazan
Toronto
Ward Leads In U S Decathlon In San Diego
Willis Ward, Michigan all around star, held a 249.11 point lead over Bob Clark as six contenders entered the final five events of the national decathlon in San Diego. Ward dominated four of five events yesterday including 100 meters in 11 seconds, broad jump 23.59 feet, high jump 6.26 feet, and 400 meters in 50.8. Clark showed strong marks in high jump 5.845 feet, shot 40.8 feet, and 400 meters in 51.3 seconds.
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Sunshine State
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Golden Bear
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Nearness Across Flooded Saline Tests Dairyman Courage
Milking time separated Rathbun from his cows by a flooded Saline river after heavy rain swelled the stream. He crossed the river and then drove 106 miles to milk his dairy herd, illustrating hardy frontier resolve.
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Rathbun
Justice Rivers Quelled Rumors of Death in Florida
In Tallahassee on June 27, Justice Rivers faced questions about a circulating report of his death. He denied the claim, stating he was alive and in good health.
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Tallahassee, Fla
Justice Rivers
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