Louis Conn World Heavyweight Title Bout Preview
New York June 19 INS Facts and figures on tonight's Joe Louis Billy Conn fight. World heavyweight championship at stake. Defending champion Louis 32, about 208 pounds faces challenger Conn 28 from Pittsburgh 180 pounds. Yankee Stadium New York hosts a 15 round bout with first bell at 8:30 p m EDT and main event at 10 p m EDT. NBC TV plans three bite telecast seen by over 100000 viewers including five Cabinet members and leaders. five cameras cover action, with intricate setup to bring closeups and long shots to audiences. Promoter Twentieth Century Sporting Club led by Mike Jacobs Nat Rogers match maker. Promised attendance about 75000 and receipts near 2.5 million dollars. Louis share around 40 percent Conn about 20 percent after taxes. Louis favored 43 to 5 and 8 to 5 knockout odds, Conn 6 to 1 knockout, 8 to 5 win on points. Official weigh-in at Madison Square Garden 12:30 p m EDT. If postponed, bout to be held Thursday then Friday.
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Plainville News Weekend Visitors From Nearby Cities
Local notes list multiple families visiting Plainville area over weekend periods. Indianapolis residents including Julian Reynolds and Nila McDaniels with children Duane Deanne and Beth joined local hosts. others from Wapokeneta Saginaw Bloomington Roanoke Fort Wayne Linton Terre Haute attended gatherings and dinners in town.
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Alfordsville Farm Bureau to Meet June 21 in Alfordsville
The Reeve Township Farm Bureau will meet Friday June 21 at 8 p m in Alfordsville. J Shanks will discuss the operation of the coop program and Harry McCaffey will address shipping association matters. Rutherford township, Martin county Farm Bureau sponsors the program with Mrs. Lowell Baker in charge. Public invited.
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Conn To Unseat Heavyweight Champion In Yankee Stadium Bout
Frompton Lakes New Jersey June 19 or May is ready to knock out Billy Conn tonight claiming past performance won’t repeat. He says he underestimated Conn but expects a decisive win with about a ten o’clock start and a large weight advantage.
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Conn Promises Fast Win Over Louis in New York Fight
Billy Conn predicts speed will decide the world heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium as he vows to KO champion Joe Louis. He recalls past near-miss and says Louis will struggle to plant punches while Conn uses footwork to keep him off balance. He plans to force a late finish after ten rounds.
Boston Red Sox Continue Losing Streak At Yankee Stadium
New York notes the Red Sox sliding further in the pennant race after a 1 to 0 loss to Bob Muncriff and St. Louis Browns. Dave Ferris pitched well but took a second straight loss as Boston drops sixth in seven games, while other league results shift standings.
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Junior Softball Schedule Roundup
Wednesday games at 5:15 Palmer faces Williams and 6:15 St. Simon's plays St. Mary's. Thursday features Scott versus Browning and 6:15 Neff against English.
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Baby born premature grows to five pounds at Stromsburg hospital
In Stromsburg Nebraska a baby born January 28 weighing one and a half pounds has now gained to five pounds. The infant, Bessie May Sisty, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Sisty of Stromsburg and was three months premature. She has left the incubator and is thriving at Stromsburg Hospital.
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Amazing Treatment Ton Kal No 1 Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts TON KAL NO 1 with multiple ingredients to relieve gas pains acidity and bloating from poor digestion. It claims to improve appetite support digestion and offer gentle laxative tonic effects aiding run-down conditions. Available at WILLIAMS PHARMACY.
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