Risko Hands Walker a Stiff 12 Round Loss in Cleveland
Johnny Risko, weight advantage and relentless attack, defeated Mickey Walker in a 12 round bout at Cleveland Stadium before 15,006 fans. Risko floored Walker once, dominated many rounds, and earned a unanimous decision from Referee Freddy Block and two judges to rejoin the heavyweights’ championship chase. Risko weighed 198 1 2 pounds to Walker’s 171 1 2.
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Boxing results from the day across cities and venues
Results list several bouts led by Johnny Risko defeating Mickey Walker in Cleveland and Johnny Farr losing to Chico Cisneros in Cleveland. Other cards include Stan Foreda over Tie Schaaf in West New York and Swede Berglund beating Charlie Cobb in San Diego. Wally Gray edged Pete Bert in Detroit. Lee Ramage stopped Tony Poloni in Hollywood. Bar silver steady at New York on June 24.
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Legion Junior Baseball Play Starts Today
Tryouts for American Legion junior baseball began at the city ball park and run through tomorrow noon until one of the teams achieves two wins in a best-of-three. Coopertown Tigers and Southside Bluejays compete to represent Winslow in the state tournament. Only six teams entered this season including Winslow Prescott Phoenix Warren and two Tucson squads.
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Phils Emerge Wonder Team of Nationals
The Philadelphia Phillies surge into fourth place as a strong batting attack led by Bartell Klein and Hurst defeats the New York Giants 11 6. Bartell and Klein each have four hits with Klein over 100 hits for the season. The Phillies trail the Pirates by a half game as Boston drops another to the Cubs and Dodgers.
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Letts Aims for Olympic Title and Supreme Court Hope
Dale Letts 22 year old University of Chicago graduate seeks Olympic 800 meters glory then retirement to study law with a future goal of serving on the Supreme Court. For three years he has been a standout Midwestern athlete winning 1931 Big Ten indoor and outdoor 880 yard titles and the national collegiate half mile in 1 53 5 defeating Ed Genung. In 1932 indoor season he raced with Illinois Athletic Club sharing honors with Gene Venzke, winning three races and taking second once.
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Wildcats Polo Team Invades Riviera on Pacific Coast
University of Arizona polo quartet heads to Los Angeles to face Riviera Country Club on the new Olympic arena field. It marks their second coast visit this year after beating Midwick Country Club in a spring series. The Wildcats travel mounted on local ponies.
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Jacobs Suspended By Commission Over Schmeling Fight
New York officials suspended Joe Jacobs as manager and second after protests over Schmeling beating Max Schmeling and a disputed decision. Jacobs accused officials of corruption and warned Schmeling may not fight in New York while the suspension stands. Commissioner Muldoon praised Schmeling and the refereeing amid the dispute.
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Shellenback Sparks Dodgers to 5 4 Win Over A's
Angeles beat Oakland 5 to 4 as Shellenback struggled with 16 hits yet hit a fourth inning homer with a man aboard. Shownes and teammates helped seal the victory despite early trouble.
Solons Beat Missions 3 1 In Low Hit Duel
In San Francisco on June 25, Ea? Bryan of Sacramento defeated T. Pillette and Bowler of the Missions as the Solons won 3 to 1. Both teams were limited to six hits, with Bryan backed by a two run lead in the second inning on two singles a sacrifice and an error.
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Portland Ducks Rally Fails as Seals Win 6 4
Portland mounted a three run rally in the ninth but San Francisco built an earlier lead to win 6 to 4. The Ducks outhit the Seals 18 to 9 but Jimmy Zinn pitched the complete game for the Seals.
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Harvard Crew Beats Yale in Thrilling Race
Harvard captured a decisive four-mile victory over Yale at New London amid cheers as both squads eye Olympic tryouts in Worcester. The Crimson pushed a high tempo, overcoming Yale’s short-lived early lead, signaling a strong bid for the Olympic sprint distance and a potential duel with California’s powerhouse for the defense title.
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Four Stand Out In Tennis Play
Four rising tennis stars reached the western singles semi final at River Forest club in Chicago. Frankie Parker of Milwaukee meets Junior Coen of Kansas City while Lester Stoefen of Los Angeles faces Gilbert Hall of South Orange New Jersey. Parker upset George Lott in the quarter finals and Stoefen defeated Wray Brown in a five set match.
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Wrestlers Londos and Lewis Score Victories in Duals
In Philadelphia series, 200 lb Greek Fim Londos toppled Renato Gardini 11:00. Strangler Lewis, at 243, defeated Roland Kirchmeyer 58:00, in matches reported by the Associated Press for wrestlers from Greece Italy Kansas Oklahoma.
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Northern Arizona Tennis Play At Prescott July 2
The Northern Arizona tennis event will run July 2 to 4 in Prescott under the Prescott Kiwanis Club. Men’s singles and doubles competition directed by Milt Ciggins and a single exhibition match are planned. Entry fees are one dollar per singles and two dollars per doubles, due by June 30 with matches in morning sessions at the new Prescott Municipal tennis courts to avoid Frontier celebration conflicts.
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Worcester bouts feature Wash and Bankert wins
In Worcester Massachusetts Jack Washburn defeats Pat McGill by straight falls at 17 09 and 7 18 Jim Brown ing throws August Bankert. Salem George 202 Russia defeats Hanseninge der 206 Germany in two falls Zarynoft wins first and third Schroeder second at 13 40 and 9 20.
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