Braddock Wins Upset to Clinch Heavyweight Title at MSG
James J. Braddock, a 10 to 1 underdog, defeated Max Baer by unanimous decision after 15 rounds in Madison Square Garden to become the world heavyweight champion. Baer started slowly and fought through injuries, but Braddock pressed the pace, dodged penalties, and stole the historic upset before about 30,000 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Gould
Associated Press
New York
James J. Braddock
John J. Sullivan
Jim Corbett
Max Baer
Madison Square Garden
Johnny McAvoy
George Kelly
Charley Lynch
Braddock
Baer-Carera
Baer
Long Island City
Max Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
Primo Carnera
Max
Joe Louis- Primo Carnera
Maverick Club Plans Open Air Wrestling Return Tonight
Maverick Club calls for workouts as open air bouts resume at Fourth and Jefferson with Dutch Mantell as headliner. The club rebuilds the ring and adds a run way while promising a strong first card against Canyon Maverick Club featuring Pat Noser and Al Baggett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dut Wanzer
Fourth
Jefferson
Dutch Mantell
Canyon Maverick Club
Pat Noser
al Baggett
Giants-Red Boxed, Reds Limited To Ten Hits In Doubleheader
Hal Schumacher and Roy Parmalee pitched strong for the Giants while the Reds were held to ten hits in a doubleheader victory. Lou Berger powered the Indians with a triple, double and single against the Athletics. Van Mungo shut out the Pirates with five hits and seven strikeouts. Luke Sewell contributed two singles as the White Sox rallied for nine runs against the Senators. Joe Coscarart delivered a two RBI single to beat the Cardinals 3-1. Tommy Bridges kept the Tigers competitive against the Red Sox, and Billy Herman and Augie Galan fueled the Cubs by halting a Philadelphia threat with a seven hit doubleheader. Galan’s ninth inning homer won the second game. Johnny Bronca held the Browns to seven hits with eight strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Schumacher
Roy Parmelee
Giants
Reds
Lou Berger
Indians
Athletics
van Mungo
Dodgers
Pirates
Luke Sewell
White Sox
Senators
Joe Coscarart
Braves
Cards
Tommy Bridges
Tigers
Red Sox
Billy Herman
Augie Galan
Cubs
Herman
Philly
Galan
Johnny Bronca
Yankees
Browns
Braddock Wins World Heavyweight Title In Dull Bout
Madison Square Garden hosts 40,000 as James J Braddock defeats Max Baer in 15 rounds to become world heavyweight champion. The writer predicts Baer’s legendary power but notes Braddock’s dominant points and Baer’s lack of real punching. Doctors later say Baer’s hands were not broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Braddock
Baer
Braddock
West Texas Golf Association quarter finals in Lubbock
The women’s West Texas Golf Association tournament reached the quarter finals with eight favorites remaining. Co medalists are Mrs Frank Goldthwaite Aniela Gorczyca of Fort Worth and Mrs R E Winger of Fort Worth, joined by Mrs John Admission of Lubbock Mrs Rhea J Vernon of Abilene Mrs Gordon Phillips of Big Spring Mrs Jess Rogers of Amarillo Mrs Clyde Warwick of Canyon and Miss Mary Lois Thompson of Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Texas
West Texas Golf Association
Frank Goldthwaite
Aniela Gorczyca
Fort Worth
R. E. Winger
John Admission
Rhea J. Vernon
Abilene
Gordon Phillips
Big Spring
Jess Rogers
Amarillo
Clyde Warwick
Canyon
Mary Lois Thompson
Grant in Semi Finals of Southern Amateur Tennis
Bryan Grant of Atlanta, defending champion, pressed toward another title as he and three other survivors played semi finals. Grant faced Charles Harris of Palm Beach in the lower bracket while Hal Surface of Kansas City met Billy Reese, Georgia Tech captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Bryan Grant
Atlanta
Grant
Charles Harris
Palm Beach
Fla
Hal Surface
Kansas City
Billy Reese
Georgia Tech
Woman near radio contemplates hard times as champ wins
In Guttenberg New Jersey a dark haired wife sits by the radio for 45 minutes as lines of unemployment relief, hungry children, and a hoped for crown weigh on her. Her husband once out of work is called a has been while the family endures poverty and relief. The children James and Howard await news of the crown and the bacon. She worries she cannot breathe as cheers from the crowd rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Braddock
Max Baer
Irshman
Guttenberg
N. J
James
Howard
City Golf Championship Tickets Urged For Amarillo Club
Citizens are urged to buy entrance tickets for the City Golf Championship to be held at Amarillo Country Club next week. Firms may buy any number. players receiving tickets may practice for three days starting Monday. The $2 fee covers practice days, club facilities, and showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Bill Garre
The
Globe News
Wade Holman
U. N
Olver
Gene Kidd
Paul Gore
Tonight's Games John's Cafe Versus Texas Alleys
The card lists matchups John’s Cafe against Texas Alleys and Pabst Blue Ribbon versus The Harvey for tonight’s events at the local gaming hall. Teams and venues noted without results.
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John’s Cafe
Texas Alleys
Pabst Blue Ribbon
the Harvey
Coca Cola Ayers
Doud Oeeeere
Seeley Eeate
Martini Weeeee
Rogers
Hub Cleaners Camp
Dummy
Tucker Speeeaee
Eee
Schecher Labadie
Ross Shoe Shop Dummy
Ross. E
McCullough
Ross D. V
Hughes
Calif. Western States
Polley
Harris Venetarte
Sacred Heart Faces Big Hats After 17 Errors In One Game
Local softball action in Amarillo yesterday saw Sacred Heart lose to the Big Hats as the Sacred Heart squad committed 17 errors in the contest. Other scores included Russell Station ery 13 over Kerr School Supply 10, Modern Cleaners 0 over State Highway 8, Magnolia Santa Fe 11 over Amarillo Laundry 10, and Kenyon Coalers 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Sacred Heart
Russell Stationery
Kerr School Supply
Modern Cleaners
State Highway
Magnolia-Santa Fe
Amarillo Laundry
Kenyon Coalers
Big Hats
Santa Fe Magnolia
Sacred Heart Cath
Russell Staty Co
Plan To Restore Waterfowl Lecture At Amarillo Hotel
Don A Gilchrist regional director of the United States Biological Survey will present motion pictures outlining a government plan to restore waterfowl. The free program for local sportsmen will start at 8 30 tomorrow night in the Red Room of the Amarillo Hotel and the public is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don A. Gilchrist
United States Biological Survey
Amarillo
Red Room
Mr. Gilchrist
Moody Loses Semi to Stammers in Kent Championships
Helen Wills Moody was defeated by Katherine Stammers in straight sets 6-0 6-4 in the semi finals of the Kent championships marking a rare setback in Moody's comeback campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Moody
London
Helen Wills Moody
Katherine Stammers
Steers Nearing Deepening cellar in Texas League duel
Cotton Pippen pitched for the Houston Steers in a 3 to 1 win over Dallas. Pippen had strong support as Houston clinched the victory in a rain affected game. Tulsa beat Oklahoma City 6 to 4 to move into second place. Wet conditions delayed several other games including Galveston at Fort Worth and Beaumont at San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cotton Pippen
George King Murray
Dallas
Dallas Steers
Pippen
Houston
Steer Stadium
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Art Jones
Bill Posedel
Jones
Galveston
Fort Worth
Beaumont
San Antonio
Worsted-Tex Suits Ideal for Businessmen
A catalog listing promotes Worsted-Tex suits described as ideal for business men. The price is shown as $35.00 with sale figures $15.75 and $12.75.
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WUP
Broadway
Wise Money
Braddock-Baer
Jack Doyle
John L. Sullivan
James J. Corbett
McAvoy
K. O
Joe Gould
Jimmy
Maverick Club
Miller
Bettis
Stubby Dunivan
Raymond Smith
Raymond
Dole
Mr. I. B. Bentley
Biscuit Company
Mr. Bentley
Port Worth
Rivercrest Country Club
Jack Munger
Greenland
Amsterdam
Walter Rothenburg
RH King
Bhp
Keane
Os i Clarke
Mueller Ah
Om Tateeer
Mereny Oy
Browerr
Keearr
Tilgere
Fitenatries
Prilheart
Fileley
Mtraailla
Jeener
N . Tae
Kirror Funk
Kreth
Hilwere
Hheerin
Heiman
Funk
Funk Ti Tienin Haseite
Cummings
Valenan Theor
Pune
Henry McLemore
Madison Square Garden Bowl
U.P
Papers
Johnny Mc
Avoy
Ballyhoo
Schmeling
Harris
Champ
RADIO
Golf Ducat
Jefferson Standard
Texaco Oilers
Phillips “66
Borden's
Wae Schulte United Ete
Sete
Fox Drug Cowie Electric Tear
Terencens
Paramount Recreation Club
Oliver-Eakle
Dad
Seersucker
Arrow
Pioneer
Sys
Blackburn Bros
Panhandle
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