Prospect Bill Richey in line for Golden Gloves path
Lou Zarza, University boxing mentor, hails 18-year-old freshman Bill Richey as a standout prospect. Zarza plans to enter him in December's CYO tournament and aims for a March national Golden Gloves run. Richey’s early wins include Golden Gloves bouts for British war relief and Preventorium, plus a knockout in an Optimist club final.
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Marmola Tablets Promise Easy Weight Loss
A newspaper advertisement touts Marmola as a safe way to slim the face and figure without dieting or hard exercise. It claims thirty years on the market and over twenty million boxes sold, noting it targets adults with hypothyroid fatness and urges consulting a physician for diagnosis.
Doan’s Pills Offer Kidney Relief for Backache
Many sufferers find relief from nagging backache by addressing tired kidneys. The ad claims kidneys remove wastes from blood, producing about 3 pints daily, and lists symptoms like loss of pep, night urination, swelling, and headaches. It urges readers to ask a druggist for Doan’s Pills for relief.
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Light Heavy Title Fight Slated Tonight
The Madison Square Garden bout pits Anton Christoforidis against Gus Lesnevich in a world title bid watched by about 10 000 fans. Promoter Mike Jacobs stages the event amid N B A and New York Athletic Commission disputes over recognition of the crown.
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Cardinals Triumph On Coaker Triplett Two-Run Burst
Coaker Triplett had four hits including a homer and a bases loaded single for the Cardinals to beat the Dodgers. The game featured strong hitting and late rallies.
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Reds
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Tucson Grid Squad Shows Promise In Spring Tussle
Intra-squad game ends 7-7 between Reds and Whites as George Bland scores twice and Jim Lochner adds a kickoff. Coach Rollin Gridley eyes a balanced eleven for September 10 game slate. Fred Enke Jr. shines in second string as team adapts to the T formation.
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Fred Enke, Jr
Young Enke
Tigers Need Cataclysmic Luck Says Sport Page
New York May 22 The Sport Parade lampoons Del Baker of the Detroit Tigers proposing odd superstitions and misfortune tactics to spark a pennant drive. It notes the loss of Hank Greenberg and a tough 1940 season as context while joking about bad luck remedies and a fictitious hex expert Evil-Eye Finkle to haunt future games.
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Sluggers Deliver Big Hits In Early Baseball Action
Inning by inning action weaves through the day as Spence hits a two run pinch homer in the seventh for Boston against the Browns while the Pirates explode with a DiMaggio homer fueling a slugging victory over the Braves and a bases loaded fifth frame rally leads to a win over the Phillies.
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Arizona Texas League games postponed by rain
Weather caused the Bisbee Bees Albuquerque Cardinals game to be postponed as rain washed out the Tucson Cowboys El Paso Texans match. The Bees signed Sam Spaich, 20, as reserve catcher while Jerry Warrelman was the only catcher after Jimmy Devlin’s release and Fred Wittcke’s military call.
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Louis Baer set for Friday night heavyweight title bout
Champion Joe Louis and challenger Buddy Baer wrapped final workouts in Olney Maryland and Washington D C as they prepared for a 15 round title fight. Louis predicted a knockout in under 10 rounds while Baer vowed to land his right for a title win.
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Fastest Sprinters To Race Saturday
Los Angeles hosts a high profile sprint event at the Coliseum relays. Hal Davis of Salinas California is favored in both the 100 and 220 yard dashes after posting a 9.4 second 100 and 20.2 second 220 at Fresno. An invitational 200 yard dash was added to pursue a possible record under allowable conditions.
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Cops and Firemen Battle Over Ball Game Umpire
The annual cops versus firemen baseball clash at Municipal Park sparks a dispute over umpires. Francis demands an impartial blue, while Burke says any ump will do if fair. Miller, last year’s ump, is acceptable if he calls the game fairly.
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Torso) Burke
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Tom) Miller
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Porter's Collects In Softball Duel
Porter's Saddlers shaded Stritt's Conoco Boys in a pitching duel between Porter's ace Tully Lawton and George Genung. Each allowed five hits. A Class B game was forfeited to Sunset Dairy by the DeMolays. Two games are set for tonight at Eaglefield: J. and T. Produce vs Congress Street Champs at 7:30 and Construction Labor Union vs Steinfeld's at 8:30.
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Francis Adds Two Players to Roster in Quip
Francis announced two additions, Stumpy Kastner and Socko King, saying they can play anywhere and perform better than players with flat feet and bunions. The remark underscores how he views versatile talent joining the squad.
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Smokers and Incendiaries Drive Forest Fire Causes
Officials report that smokers account for about 26 percent of forest fires while incendiaries cause about 23 percent, highlighting the major sources of woodland blazes.
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