Signor Galento Eyes Narrow Margin as Louis Fight Builds
Summit New Jersey June 23 The boxing buzz centers on Tony Galento training intensely for the Joe Louis bout on June 28. Galento’s conditioning is described as superb despite a nearly vanished stomach, with odds for and against reflected in Broadway betting. Local sports chatter links boxing with baseball prospects and managerial moves as fans await the blow by blow ringside report.
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Local Sports Highlights From Deal Maryland To Langhorne
An array of local sports notes spans fishing on Chesapeake Bay with Oliver DeHaven and others, past boxing stars, Shenandoah Valley Tennis entry deadline, hunting licenses in Frederick county, a July bass season, Bo Fansler’s dam misadventure, Langhorne Speedway entry Johnny Rice, and a Washington DC Amateur golf squad visiting the East Potomac Club with famed players and the Laurel Club of Richmond as a recent victor.
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John O'Reilly
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Feltner Trained Horses Poised for Hartford Fair Purses
Virginia owned and trained Thoroughbreds Led by Charles Feltner and son Claude jump to the fore as potential purse contenders at Harford County Fair Association July 26 to August 4. Stable riders Lou Machado Louis Leith and jockeys draw attention as jump races return with daily steeplechase events across circuits.
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Old Grads Back For Crew Race
Old graduates from Harvard and Yale gather for the 7th annual intercollegiate rowing clash on the Thames river in New London. Boats anchor at Coast Guard designated stations while spectators ride observation trains from Boston and New York, paying to watch the finish amid soot and spindrift.
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Radio License Period Increased
The Federal Communications Commission raised the standard broadcasting license period from six months to one year, effective immediately. The National Association of Broadcasters has requested a three year term.
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Front Royal Will Play Park Saturday
The Front Royal All Stars with Nesbit McFall Downing Ball Eckhardt and others will face Park on Saturday afternoon. They have played together several weeks and formed a strong club. On Sunday Del Gainer and his Elkins Bluebirds will also appear here.
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Daily Results In Winchester Softball Loop
With the first half of the schedule completed yesterday five postponements remain before the second half. Matches listed include United Food versus Joe's Elks versus Joe's Junior Board versus United Food Va Woolen versus Joe's and Elk's versus Va Woolen.
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Still Champion Says John Henry
John Henry Lewis declares himself still champion of the light heavyweights despite NBA stripping his title. The 25 year old Negro vows to continue fighting to defend his crown or prove he cannot be defeated by top 175 pounders. He had earlier said he would retire and go into business.
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Dizzy Dean Is No Lemon For The Cubs
Cubs workhorse Dizzy Dean wins his fourth straight decision as Chicago defeats Boston 7 1 while managing the league lead in undefeated streaks The Cubs close gap on the Giants and sit half a game behind in a crowded pennant race with Morton Cooper delivering relief and three hits in three at bats for the Cardinals.
Baseball Standings and Schedule From Yesterday and Today
In the American League yesterday Washington beat Cleveland 8 to 5 Detroit defeated Philadelphia 6 to 5 and Boston beat St Louis 7 to 3 New York topped Chicago 6 to 1 Today’s games list probable pitchers for each matchup including St Louis at New York Harris versus Ruffing Bagby versus Marcum Rowe versus Leonard and Feller versus Ross in Cleveland at Philadelphia In the National League Saint Louis beat Philadelphia 11 to 5 Pittsburgh won 8 to 7 and Chicago defeated Boston 7 to 1 Also on the slate New York at Cincinnati Lohrman versus Derringer Philadelphia at Chicago Hartnett or Harrell vs Lee Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Tamulis or Bauers and MacFayden or Weiland set to face Boston at St Louis Weiland attempt.
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Louis Still 1-9 Favorite To Beat Tony
New York reports Louis Still favored at 1 to 9 to beat Tony Galento for the heavyweight title next Wednesday night. Galento shows improved conditioning and power in sparring, with crowds expected to witness wild action. Jim Braddock backs the hunch after watching Galento work out.
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Louis And Galento Unruffled Over Fouls
In Paterson area dispatches Louis and Galento downplay foul concerns before a Yankee Stadium matchup this Wednesday night. The boxing pair and camp say they will train and fight cleanly, despite New York commission chatter about penalties for potential fouls.
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Fights Last Night Wraps Wins From Atlantic City to Detroit
Gus Lesnevich stopped Dave Clark in Hurley New Jersey with Lesnevich fighting at 174 1 2 pounds. Tony Martin stopped Gene Molnar in Atlantic City New Jersey at 145 pounds. The bouts were reported by the Associated Press with results from Cliffside Park and Detroit.
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Cioa) Martin
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