Latzo Fails To Retain Title In Loughran Fight
In Wilkes Barre on July 1 1944 Tommy Loughran defeated Pudgy Pete Latzo to retain the world light heavyweight title. Latzo fought hard despite blood streaming from his eye and cheek but the champion’s class and stamina prevailed. The bout drew about $60 000 with Loughran earning $25 000 and Latzo $7 500.
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Lazzo
Elkins barred from American Olympic team at Amsterdam Olympiad
Maj. Gen. Douglas MacArthur head of the Olympic committee ruled Elkins out after a New York tryout. Elkins, decathlon star, was among athletes the New York Athletic Club proposed to send to Amsterdam. Leslie Beers, a Town wrestler, is nursing an injured shoulder but expected to recover soon.
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Woman golf star shoots 73 at Chicago meet
Chicago July 17 4 A golf record set by Mrs Melvin Jones veteran Chicago campaigner on Olympia Fields number one course in a qualifying round of the Chicago women's golf championship. She carded 73 nine under women's par and one over men's par with four birdies on the first nine and two deuces two eagles on women's par. Her score beat the course record by five strokes.
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University of Town hosts summer golf and tennis titles
In Iowa City on July 17 the summer session championships concluded with R. C. Wilton winning the golf title after defeating CT Krimm and A. R. Gilbert taking the tennis title from J. Bo Van Antwerp. Lamont.
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Independence-Winthrop Nine Defeats Dyersville in Tough Win
Independence-Winthrop baseball edged Dyersville 5 to 1 in a ragged Sunday contest. The win marks their ninth victory in 26 starts, with strong hitting and scattered errors shaping the brief series.
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Tigers Babe Hits Homer and Yankees Split Twin Bill
In Philadelphia on July 11 the Athletics tied two games with Detroit 3 2 and 9 2 after a pitching duel as Jack Quinn earned his 9th win. A separate New York doubleheader saw the Yankees sweep the Indians 7 3 and 5 2 with Pipgras and Johnson guiding the wins.
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Smith Brothers Shine In Utah Amateur Boxing Show
In Utah boxers Ivan and Elmo Smith, identical in size and build, headline a local amateur card. The Smith brothers, both about 145 pounds, are noted for their similar looks and skills as Cedar Falls dominates Waterloo 16 to 2 with Mully pitching his 12th win in 24 starts.
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Golf winners in Northeastern Iowa include Gelwein Cresco Decorah
In Northeastern Iowa Golf Association play Sunday Oelwein, Decorah and Cresco won matches. Orlwein defeated West Union 3 2 to 9 1 4, Decorah beat Waukon 22 1 2 to 7 1 2, Cresco topped New Hampton 22 1 2 to 4 1 2. Current points: Decorah 124, Oelwein 18, West Union 106, Cresco 98, Waukon 50, New Hampton 0. Coggeshall loses in Cincinnati final.
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Doane Coach Ward Haylett Appointed Kansas Track Chief
Ward Haylett from Doane College Crete Nebraska has been named track coach at Kansas State Agricultural College. M F Ahearn, director of Athletics, announced the appointment.
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Jesup Defeats Edgewood in Sunday Baseball
Jesup baseball team beat Edgewood 6 to 4 at Edgewood Sunday. Duke Fagerlind allowed six hits while Jesup's offense struck nine Edgewood errors. Waverly visits for next Sunday's game.
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Moon Returns to Des Moines to Aid Western League Rowan
Leo Moon, former star southpaw of the Des Moines Western league race, will return from Nashville to help the team regain a foothold in the Western league race.
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Roosevelt era sailor freed after shipboard escape
A misread passage recounts an incident where a youth tried to stow away aboard a liner bound for Amsterdam during the Roosevelt era. He was not discovered until the ship was at sea and was freed after friends gathered $130 for his passage, ending his time in the brig.
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Jimmy Thompson’s Unorthodox Swing At Open Qualifying
A photographic study of junior golfer Jimmy Thompson from Holston Hills CC Knoxville describes a quirky toed-in stance and right hip initiated backswing. At 16 he shows power and potential, though the right foot alignment tends to push shots off target and may have cost him a chance at the U S Open.
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July Heat Wilted Teams In Major League Play
New York reports mid July heat as 16 major league clubs adjust to new form. Cleveland falls from first division, Boston Red Sox slump to last. White Sox rise from bottom to fourth while Detroit climbs from cellar. NL leaders include St. Louis New York Chicago with Pirates rising on seven straight wins. Heeney resumes evening workouts ahead of title bout with Tunney. manager Mortimer to post $10,000 appearance guaranty in New York.
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Gene Tunney Plans Sparring Schedule Before World Title Fight
Gene Tunney, after a 24 hour rest from all ring work, will review exchanging blows with sparring partners today. He aims to box four more times before entering Yankee Stadium ring in nine days and will train with Harald Mays Billy Vida Beck in Wayonne New Jersey. He also plans extensive word work and heavy bag sessions to toughen his physique.
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La Barba Neavier Set For Comeback Match In LA
Fidel La Barba former undefeated flyweight champion will fight Huerta Evans in Los Angeles tonight with about a two to three pound weight edge. Evans weighed 118 pounds while La Barba is expected around 121 pounds. Bout called off: Leo Lomski and Georgie Smith 10 rounds scheduled for last night canceled due to Lomski hand injury.
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Local Theatrical Lineup Promises Comedy Drama and Romance
A roundup of upcoming stage offerings includes Palage Sally Blane in Her Summer Hero and Buster's Whippet Race at Plaza Paden Players plus In Walks Jimmy and Road to Ruin on Rialto with Helen Foster. Racket stars Meighan and Wolheim on Rivbra, and Strand features Beebe Daniels in The Fifty Fifty Girl with vaudeville acts and news.
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Risso and Squires Clash on Thursday Referee Dempsey Rides In
Johnny Risko of Cleveland and John Squires of South Africa prepare for a ten round heavyweight bout in Detroit, with Jack Dempsey expected to arrive in Chicago to serve as referee. Risko worries too much work could tire him before fight night.
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