Sunday, June 10, 2007

"Strangler" Lewis Under Ban in Ohio

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Youngstown Promoters Want Wrestler Barred From the State

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — The Youngstown Boxing and Wrestling Commission took action which bars "Strangler" Lewis, the Chicago wrestler, from appearing in contests here, following presentations of a formal protest by Alex Thomas, wrestling promoter, charging Lewis with failure to appear for a scheduled bout here.

The commission also drafted a letter to all Municipal Boxing Commissions in Ohio asking their cooperation in barring Lewis from appearing in the State.

Lewis' non-appearance was his second offense here. He had signed articles to appear twenty-four hours in advance of the hour for the proposed exhibition. The match was called off when he sent a substitute.


Ball Star Grows Walnuts

"Wahoo Sam" Crawford Has Farm in California

DETROIT, Michigan — Wahoo Sam Crawford, former Tiger slugger, is no longer a barber shaving nuts in Wahoo, Nebraska. The veteran outfielder and slugger is raising 'em.

Sam is no longer a resident of Wahoo, where he entertained stove league fans between the strokes of the razor, but has moved to California, and is a neighbor of Red Killifer of the Cubs, at Hollywood.

He has eleven acres of walnuts and is making money off the ranch. Sam played with the Los Angeles club last season and battled .360.

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