Rosauer defeats Alexander in mixed wrestling bout at Majestic
In front of 259 fans, La Porte City idol Jack Rosauer overpowered Ralph Alexander in three minutes and 28 seconds with a double hammer. Alexander offered openings but endured brutal punishment as Rosauer dominated the bout and the crowd left dissatisfied.
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American Golfers Poised to Surpass Britain in Golf
Chicago April 26. American golfers, led by Jock Hutchison and Chick Evans, are said to outstrip Britain on the links. Hutchison cites America’s rapid rise while Evans set a world 72 hole record of 286 in the national open. Varden hails Evans as the peer of all golfers with unmatched stroke depth. The American team previously lost to Britain on English soil.
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Chaney Wins Decision Over Shamus O Brien In Yonkers
Baltimore based lightweight Chaney defeated Shamus O Brien in a 12 round bout in Yonkers New York. Chaney used body blows and absorbed punishment to outlast O Brien whose midriff took a beating and appeared weakened by the end.
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Baseball Rules Q and A From Historic Page
A historic Q and A explains umpire decisions on batters wrong at bat, bases on balls, and field interference. It clarifies that a batter is not out if he falls to bat a ball while running, that a hit does not occur on a runner’s fielding interference, and that a left handed batter can bat in right handed box when returning the ball.
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A Comic Strip in Type McEvoy Our Home Movies Scene
A fragmentary description of a windy street scene with a woman battling a wind blown umbrella, hat and skirt mishaps, a man apologizing, and umbrella chaos. Subtitles note censorship by the board. The remainder of the film is cut by order of the censors.
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Pitching Delivery of Danforth Under League Inquiry
The St Louis game drew protests over Dave Danforth's pitching delivery. Detroit players, including Williams, voiced disapproval as Danforth faced umpire scrutiny. Officials retained several balls for inspection and will forward them to Ban Ishner, league president, for review.
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Colt Morvich Favored to Win Kentucky Derby
The Associated Press reports Colt Morvich as the favorite for the 1940 Kentucky Derby in Louisville on May 13. Morvich is cited as the standout in bluegrass racing with strong past performances and a high-purse trail, while plans place him in stakes at Lavonia, Kentucky before a possible Jamaica return in late May.
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West High Tennis Union Forms To Crown Champion
West High gathers all tennis talent under John Morean and Merle Stimson in a union to determine the champion next month. Matches may be on any available court with rounds through May 24 and finals by May.
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Strangler Lewis Defends Title in Three Fall Victory
In Kansas City Missouri on April 1 Ed Strangler Lewis retained the heavyweight wrestling crown by winning the first and third falls against Stanislaus Zbyszko. Lewis dominated with a headlock finishing the first fall in 32 minutes and the last in 26 12 minutes while Zbyszko took the second fall in 12 minutes with a wristlock and head scissors.
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Boxing and sports notes from New York events
New York reports Rickard planning to resume shows at Madison Square Garden and a May bout in discussion. Charley Ebbetts wins boxing license for Brooklyn Park as he targets Benny Leonard and Johnny Kilbane. Ruth faces tonsil surgery next week. Kempamond Horemans sets a 518 point high in billiards backline record.
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Browns Tarzan Batters Detroit in High-Scoring Defeat
St Louis defeated Detroit 7 to 4 as Shuig hit his sixth homer in four days and Kenneth Williams went 3-for-3, surpassing Babe Ruth’s early-season pace. Sisler drove in the first-inning run. Ehmke, Veasey pitched for Detroit. Batters included Dane Forth and Red Sox 0 Washington 2. Yankees beat Athletics 6–0 behind Shawkey’s shutout and Baker’s homer. National League saw Brooklyn top Boston 5–4 with Ruthless hitting. Giants defeated Phillies 9–3 in New York.
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Baseball Notes and Derby Talk Mix in Boston Column
In a sprawling sports column, the writer surveys American baseball standings and pitching outlooks, praising Washington’s potential strength with Johnson and Mogridge. He notes Tom Phillips shutting out the Red Sox, discusses Ken Williams’ home run spree, and comments on Kearns strategic silence. The piece also mentions Eddie Roush, Garry Hermann, and Phillies-Giants tie-ins, plus a nod to Dutch Ruether and Bob Shawkey’s shutouts. It concludes with racing news from London, highlighting St. Louis owner Lord Queensborough winning the Two Thousand Guineas.
Boxing Bout Ends Brutal Beating in Akron
In Akron on April 26 Joe Burke defeated Bob Martin in a savage boxing match described as the worst in Akron exhibitions. Burke attacked Martin’s nose early, drawing blood, and delivered repeated blows as Martin was floored several times. Martin managed a fleeting punch that briefly felled Burke.
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Meiers and Engel Train for Championship Bout
Chicago April 26 Johnny Meyer, champion wrestler, and challenger Engel of Dubuque, prepared today for Thursday night’s title match. Meyer defends against Engel’s headlock as the key contest, with both fighters finishing training in the final session.
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Santel Wins World Light Heavyweight Title In Blitz
Ad Santel defeated Toots Mondt to claim the Intermountain title as Mondt quit after the first fall. Santel held a toe hold when Mondt suffered torn ligaments, the match lasting one hour six minutes and fifteen seconds.
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Major League Records Chronicle April 26 1987 Highlights
Summary of major league records set across multiple dates including most basgehita in a game with 51 hits between me tropolitans and Philadelphia CA, most double plays started by outfielders, most timer player caught sterling bases in a game, and most assists in a game by second basemen. Also notes records for most players used in a game and historic league comparisons.
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Morvich Derby Controversy Stirs Sports World
Davis J. Walsh reports tension over a report of Morvich’s time trial. Benjamin Block denies private workouts and anaemic pace claims, while Tom Thorp defends the source’s integrity though admits no firsthand witness. Morvich reportedly tired in a mile and sixteenth trial.
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International News
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Ruth’s namesake homer pace stars Browns comeback
Ken Williams belted his sixth homer in four days as the St Louis Browns defeated the Detroit Tigers, moving ahead of Ruth’s 1921 mark on the date. Ehmke’s fast pitch led to a two base hit while Williams’ round trip helped secure the win for the Browns.
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Local Track Meet Details Up to 14 Events Listed
Freshmen will be handicapped in fourteen races including 120 yard high hurdles mile run and 100 yard dash. The program lists events such as 440 yard dash 220 yard low hurdles half mile running high jump shot put pole vault discus and relay races. Pondalen finished second and Captain Cuttle third with twenty two entrants.
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West High Plans Home Track Meet on New Field
West High announces its annual home track meet on the new athletic field this Friday at 9:30 p m Four classes will enter three men each with two starters in all events and two starters in hurdles per team Preliminaries unlikely Captains listed as Max Miler Russell Sweitzer and John Sindlinger
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Twin City Barber College Summer Term Now $50
The Twin City Barber College offers its summer term at 50 dollars, a 25 dollar saving over fall and winter rates. Personal attention from competent instructors highlights opportunities in the barber trade for those with limited capital. Write for a free illustrated catalog and full particulars. 204 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis Minn.
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