Referee in Tight Spot for Schmeling Sharkey Title Fight
Referee selection for the Schmeling vs Sharkey 15 round heavyweight title bout faces pressure as Sharkey’s history of disputing fouls tests officials. New York Garden trims high priced seats to 50 000 potential buyers, aiming for a $500 000 gross if sold out. The New York State Athletic Commission prohibits fights stopped for fouls.
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Associated Ress
New York
Jack Dempsey
Sharkey
Dempsey
Phil Scott
Southland
Jack Delaney
North
Primo Carnera
Primo
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New York State Athletic Commission
Bus Schedule Touches Cairo and Bainbridge to Moultrie
Eastern time schedule lists departures from Thomasville to Moultrie Tifton and intermediate points at 9 00 a m and 6 45 a m with additional trips at 10 60 a m 12 00 and 3 00 p m.
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Buds Win Wild 6-5 Over Tallahassee Capitals
The Buds beat the Tallahassee Capitals 6 to 5 in a rough game full of errors hard hits near fights and late drama. Lefty Henry pitched well for the Buds after being reinstated while Swatts matched him for the Caps as Thomasville surged early on three first inning runs and held off late rallies to secure the win.
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Schmeling and Sharkey Set Rematch at Madison Square Bowl
Two years after Schmeling defeated Sharkey on a foul in a one sided title bout the fighters meet again Tuesday night June 21 at the Madison Square Bowl on Long Island. Sharkey age 30 five pounds heavier faster and cleverer Schmeling calm and deadly with a hardened defense and punishing punch. The bout promises a brutal test with both men carrying mental scars from the earlier clash.
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Schmeling
Madison Square Bowl
Long Island
Sharkey
Arnica
Experts Crossed by Teams in Both Leagues This Year
By Gayle Talbot Associated Press Sports Writer the season nears mid point and experts once again guess the 1932 major league races. Sixty eight ballots favored the Cardinals and Athletics to repeat in the National and American Leagues, while Cubs Braves and Giants are farther from those forecasts. If the Yankees reverse the trend they could threaten an American League runaway.
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Associated Press
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Pepper and Fight Spark Baseball Fans Talk
A reader opinion argues fans enjoy near fights and base blocking, claiming recent squabbles stem from players blocking runners and that the game would improve with more old time pepper despite rules.
Vanderbilt looming challenge noted by Foster in season preview
Foster, a key Caps power infield and outfield, weighs Vanderbilt's squad and freshmen strength as Dan McGuigan's Commodores prepare for a tough season. The report also covers club league shifts, player trades, and overall race standings across the major leagues.
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Foxx's Clout Still Tops American League Batting Slugging
Jimmie Foxx leads in batting, hits, runs, homers and RBIs with .376 average, 71 RBIs, 25 homers as Babe Ruth trails with 21 in a high scoring season. Paul Waner and Chuck Klein also high in NL while AL pitchers pace with 12 wins each by Gomez and Grove and Ferrell.
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Red Worthington
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Detroit
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Gen Chapman
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O’doul
Brooklyn
Steve Swetonic
Vernon Gomez
Bob Grove
Philadelphia
Gomez
Grove
Wes Ferrell
Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues
National League had no games scheduled. American League postponed all 11 games due to rain. In the Southern Association Memphis defeated Knoxville 9 to 5, Little Rock beat Atlanta 5 to 1, Birmingham topped Nashville 9 to 6, New Orleans won over Chattanooga 7 to 6 in 13 innings.
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Shoeless Joe Jackson to return to semi pro baseball
In Savannah on June 18, it is reported that Shoeless Joe Jackson will play next Thursday in Millen for the Joe Jackson Team against the Miller team. Jackson, banned from professional baseball, may compete in semi pro play under Judge Landis, aiming to raise funds during the summer for his cause.
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Baseball Debt Hinders Savannah Indians Reentry
A $6000 debt owed by the old Savannah Indians must be settled before the city can re-enter organized baseball. Sponsors of Jackson plan to pay thirty cents on the dollar to allow a Philadelphia syndicate to start a new Sally League featuring Macon Charleston Augusta Columbia Jacksonville and Savannah next spring.
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Atlantic Coast Line Passenger Train Schedules
Through sleepers to Montgomery Savannah Jacksonville Atlanta Cincinnati Detroit Chicago. Times listed for arrivals and departures with sleeper connections. M. T. Wells and L. P. Green, ticket and district agents, phone numbers 162-1 and 162-W.
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Tifton and Cairo Set For Monday Baseball clash
Tifton and Cairo will meet Monday afternoon at four thirty in a game rescheduled after a league forfeiture. Rivalry runs high as both squads plan strong lineups led by Smithwick for Tifton with Hand or Veale for Cairo. A league directors meeting awaits to discuss filling Tifton’s spot, while Pelham and Fitzgerald seek entry. Large crowds from both cities are expected.
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Leviathan Aground Off Isle of Wight Briefly
The United States liner Leviathan grounded for under 45 minutes near the Isle of Wight then resumed course to Cowes roads to take on passengers for New York. She signaled not under control briefly at 7:40 a m and later hauled down the distress flag and continued to discharge passengers by mid morning.
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