Godfrey Dominates Carnera in Early Rounds at Philadelphia Fight
In a much anticipated bout at the National League ball park, Godfrey 250 pounds and Carnera 262 pounds sparred before about 46 000 fans. A fifth round low blow led to a foul ruling and an investigation was promised. Referee Riley immediately called the foul as Vaughn noted incapacitation.
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Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Swimmer Tank Find Contact Leads to Collapse
Carnera yowled and grimaced before collapsing in the ring. The massive boxer’s body shook the reinforced frame as he landed, creating a tense moment in the match and drawing concern from spectators.
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Carnera
Major League Teams Display Heavy Hitting in Exhibition
Major league clubs showcased high scoring play at Mt. John Public with 256 hits and 20 homers. The American League outscored and outhit the NL, Babe Ruth hit his 24th, Cubs beat Phillies 21 to 8, Robins slugged Pirates 19 to 6 setting hitting records, and Braves shut out Cardinals 12 to 0. Athletics and White Sox split a doubleheader while Yankees dropped ground.
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Four Held For Selling Liquor
Four individuals are charged with selling liquor to Native Americans. Neverra denies the charge. Jeny Duran and Manuel Rodriguez admit guilt and face trial in city police court at 7 pm. If Neverra pleads, he may be tried in police court before Judge Dunklin. otherwise a U. S. commissioner hearing at Holbrook will precede final Prescott trial.
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Manuel Rodriguez
Neverra
Dunklin
U. S
Holbrook
Prescott
Heavyweight Bout Set for Chicago Stadium July 2
June 24 report lists Tuffy Griffith of Chicago matched with Johnny Risko of Cleveland for a 10 round heavyweight bout at the Chicago Stadium on July 2.
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Tuffy Griffith
Johhny Risko
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Boxing Roundup of Wins Across Cities
Eddie Mack of Denver stopped Joey Abrams of Brooklyn in 10. Eddie Murdock of Oklahoma outpointed Emil Rossi of New York in 10. Primo Carne ra of Italy beat George Godfrey in Philadelphia. Billy Angelo of Levittown stopped Shuffle Callahan in Boston. Vic Campole of Argentina knocked out Salvatore Ruggirello in Italy. Johnny Dunn of New Kensington outpointed Henry Lenard in Wheeling. Eddie Shea of Chicago stopped Bobby Allen in Memphis.
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Billy Angelo
Leiperville
Shuffle Callahan
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Argentina
Salvatore Ruggirello
Wheeling
W. Va
Johnny Dunn
New Kensington
Henry Lenard
BoxeR dies after six round bout in Wheeling West Virginia
Bruno Moras key age 23 of Moundsville died in a Wheeling hospital after a six round boxing match. Physicians said concussion of the brain caused death.
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