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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1937

Page

9

Braddock Fails In Bout Against Louis For Heavyweight Crown

Mitch's Musings notes Joe Louis defeats James Braddock in eight rounds to retain the heavyweight title. Braddock, older and experienced, fights as a counter-puncher but loses when Louis dominates with youthful power and stamina. Braddock concedes Louis can take his best shots and outlasts him.

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Louis Wins Heavyweight Title In Chicago Fight

Joe Louis defeated James Braddock at Comiskey Park before 65,000 fans to become the first Black heavyweight champion on American soil. Louis earned about 700000 dollars with plans for defenses against Tommy Farr and possibly Max Schmeling, while Braddock fought bravely in a grueling 8th round loss.

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Reds Advance To 6th Place In NL Battle

Cincinnati Reds moved toward a first division berth by routing NL rivals and narrowing the gap to fifth place Brooklyn. Pitcher Johnny Vander Meer was set to face Philadelphia as Lee Grissom, with his third shutout, earned his sixth win alongside timely hitting from Phil Weintraub Chick Hafey and Bucky Jordan.

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Lesnevich Wins Narrow Decision in Reported Pro Bout

United Press lists results from Los Angeles and Chicago cardings. Gus Lesnevich, 169 pounds from Hackensack New Jersey, defeated Hayden Stuhley 163 pounds of Kewanee Illinois by decision. Joe Louis from Detroit knocked out Jim Braddock of Woodbridge New Jersey in eight rounds. Henry Cooper decisioned Alex Kettles, Jack McCarthy defeated Bernie Bowman, Max Zona beat Bill Irby, Nathan Mann won over Charley Massera, Arturo Godoy stopped Tony Galento, Max Roesch edged Steve Carr, and Harry Thomas scored a technical knockout on Jorge Brescia.

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Carbon Hill Red Birds Seek Evening Baseball Games

The Carbon Hill Red Birds invite fast baseball teams to schedule evening games. Interested teams should contact Russell Devol in Carbon Hill. Benjamin Banneker built the first clock in America, with a note that in 1754 the era began.

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Louis vows monthly title defenses after Braddock knockout

Joe Louis, newly crowned heavyweight champion, declares he will fight every month if Mike Jacobs finds opponents. He praises Jim Braddock as the toughest foe he faced and hints at a title defense, with a possible Schmeling rematch and a $400,000 Detroit bout offer. Braddock recovers from facial cuts and stays in Chicago.

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Malone Shines as Yankees Top Browns 8 to 5

Pat Malone dazzled in his first start of the year, five hits allowed, guiding the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the St. Louis Browns. It marked his second win after a May relief appearance.

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Louis Wins Title as Braddock Falls to Knockout

The seventh round saw Louis press the attack with Braddock taking brutal punches until the champion could not escape the final blow. Louis’s precision and power overwhelmed Braddock, ending the bout as the crowd roared. Canada exported fresh apples worth 8,821,000 dollars in 1935.

Louis Braddock Jim Baddock Joe Canada

Village of Coolville Budget Tentative Form Filed

The tentative budget for the Village of Coolville for the year ending December 31, 1988 has been filed with the clerk. A public hearing will be held at 7.30 P M on Wednesday July 7 1987 at the council meeting place. Village Clerk Ray Etrickler.

Coolville Weual Ray Etrickler

Cleveland Youth Medalist In Ohio Amateur Tourney

Eddie Meister, 22, led qualifying medal play in the Ohio State Amateur Golf Championship at Brookside Club with 69. The low 31 advance to match play starting Thursday, led by defending champion Bobby Servis who tied for second at 71 with Bob Stranahan and Ralph Doli.

Canton U.P Eddie Meister Brookside Club Meister Cleveland Yale Europe Ohio Bobby Servis Dayton Servis Bob Stranahan Toledo Ralph Doli John Roberts Columbus Carlin Short Akron Jack Munro Bob Kepler Dan Carmichael William Gilbert III Cincinnati Maurice McCarthy, Jr

Reds Blank Phils as Weintraub Drives Three Runs

Cincinnati pitchers limited Philadelphia to no runs while obtaining six via timely hits. Weintraub drove in three, Hafey collected two of three base hits, and Kampouris’ defense supported the shutout. Passeau allowed nine hits before exiting in the sixth and Kelleher finished with two, as Cincinnati seized the win before 2,139 fans.

Scharein Passeau Kelleher Philadelphia Cimcinmall Myers Grissom Young Camilli Kampouris Jorden Cincinnati Atwood

New York Holds Off Chicago In Mixed Baseball Tilt

The game ends with New York totaling 7 runs on 12 hits as Chicago musters 5 runs on 9 hits. Key players include Herman and Hartnett for Chicago and Gumbert and Lee for New York. Attendance reaches 27,197.

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Profit Boy Farmer Miller Boosts Profit With Seed Potatoes

Dan Miller, a high school farmer and Future Farmer of America member, earned 1234 dollars this sales season from potatoes grown on 12 acres using his own certified seed strain near Park River North Dakota.

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Armless Golf Champion Backs Rental Critique

Cleveland speaker Thomas P. McAuliffe, described as the armless golf champion of the world, tells members of the Cleveland Underwriters Association that the only handicap in life is rental.

Cleveland Thomas P. McAuliffe Cleveland Underwriters Association

Millfield Beats Chester 8-3 Behind Kytta’s Six-Hit Prowess

Millfield trounced Chester 8-3 as Kytta fired six solid innings for the win. Hill led the offense with three hits including two home runs, while Guinther collected two hits for Chester. Contacts for scheduling games include William Sisson of Ath ens.

Kytta Millfield Chester Hill Guinther William Sisson Mill St Athens

Yankees-Nationals baseball game summary with plays noted

In a tense matchup the New York team scored six runs while St Louis added five. Key moments include Dickey and West homering for New York and Powell and Voemik producing multiple hits. Pitchers Knott and Walkup faced heavy action with several batters hit and 13 strikeouts recorded combined.

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Thursday's Games for National and American Association Standings

The schedule lists National games New York at Chicago Brooklyn at St. Louis Boston at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Cincinnati and American matches St. Louis at New York Detroit at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington Milwaukee at Columbus Kansas City at Toledo St. Paul at Indianapolis Minneapolis at Louisville.

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Nats Rout Indians as Fischer Wins in Dim Contests

The Washington Nationals defeated Cleveland 11 to 2. Key hitters included Kuhel, Sington, and Hill with multiple RBIs while Stone stole two bases and Travis, Kuhel, and Bington added two base hits. Pitchers Fischer and Whitehill combined for the win and the loss respectively as 3,000 attend.

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Dodgers edge Cardinals in tight Brooklyn game

Dodgers beat St. Louis 2 to 1 in Brooklyn. Haines was lifted for a pinch hitter in the second. Winsett and Martin drove in runs for the Dodgers while Brown and Cooney made errors for the Cards. Phelps and Lavagetto had two base hits each with Martin adding a three bagger. Hamlin and Haines walked once each. Attendance 16,000-plus.

Totels Haines Brooklyn Brown Cooney Winsett Martin J. Martin Phelps Lavagetto Barre St. Louis Hamlin Hamilin Herre Harrell Marrel Heines

Washington Crew Sweep Dominates Poughkeepsie Regatta

Washington University crews swept all events at the 39th Interational Rowing Association Regatta on the Hudson. The Huskies took the junior varsity and varsity titles by wide margins and won the freshman race, signaling a strong 1938 squad despite intermittent rain.

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DiMaggio Led Pirates Past Boston With 4 Runs Batted In

DiMaggio drove in three runs while Todd and Handley each scored twice as Pittsburgh defeated Boston 4 to 1. Suhr and Todd added two base hits. Blanton struck out seven in a nine inning showing. Attendance was 2,168.

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Chisox Beat Phillies 2–0 in ABRACA Showdown

Chicago dismissed Philadelphia 2–0 as Stratton earned the win over Roe. Hayes and Finney made errors, Mayes delivered RBI for Chicago, and Walker supplied two base hits. Attendance was 1,500.

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