Braddock Tops Baer. Schmeling Next Target for Promoters
Jimmy Braddock’s upset victory over Max Baer places him atop the heavyweight scene with no bout until next year. Baer, nursing hand injuries, to fight September winner of the Carnera-Louis match, as promoter Mike Jacobs lines up the next heavyweight clashes.
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McComas Outfit Plays Piedmont Here Today
The McComas ball nine, last year’s Coalfield league second half winners, contest Piedmont at Cainfield this afternoon at 3 o clock. Today’s schedule also has Springton Matoaka at Amonate and Pocahontas Boissevain at Bishop with Sunday games listed.
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Dr Kell Junior Nine to Play Here This Afternoon
Dr Kell's Bluefield junior baseball team meets Pocahontas Boissevain Wesleyans at Wadefield this afternoon at 5 30. Nellie Kell and Elizabeth Bailey are named as two girl players in the local lineup. Players report at Bland street at 2 30.
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Pittsburg Open Champion to Exhibit at East Liverpool Event
Sam Parks Jr of Pittsburgh, new national open golf champion, will appear in his first exhibition since the title at the East Liverpool Country Club Field Day next Thursday. He teams with Perry Del Vecchio of Greensburg to face Joseph M Wells and Floyd Del Vecchio of East Liverpool in an 18 hole match.
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Softball League Games Rained Out. Doughboys Set to Play
Weather washed out all scheduled softball league games yesterday. The Doughboys and Elks are slated to meet this afternoon at Wadefield at 2 30. Southern Association notes Chattanooga New Orleans Little Rock Atlanta and other games postponed due to rain.
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Schmeling to Meet Braddock for World Title Shot
Max Schmeling, former heavyweight champion, is set to face Jim Braddock for the title under Madison Square auspices next year. The planned bout would crown the new heavyweight champion in a high profile pairing.
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Relief hurler Ed Linke homers in 11th to spark Washington win
Washington Senators beat Chicago White Sox 16 11 in an 11th inning rally. Ed Linke delivered a two on homer in the eleventh as part of a five run inning to clinch the finale of a five game series before 18000 at Washington. Bluege Myer Travis and Kuhel driven in multiple runs. Simmon's bases loaded homer halts live scoring.
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Yanks Move Along In Extra Inning Setback At St Louis
In a 13 inning marathon the Yankees lost 4 to 3 to the Browns after Ed Coleman's seventh homer of the season gave St Louis a late lead. The Browns tied the game twice and Jimmy Deshong held the Yanks in check before Malones relief capped a tense finish.
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Sugar) Cain
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Reds Win Two-Hit Battle Over Giants on Derringer Gem
Cincinnati pitcher Paul Derringer limited New York to four hits as Leon Chagnon struggled in his first start in two years. Jim Bottomley drove in a run and Campbell hit a homer to lift the Reds 2 to 0 at New York.
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Hafey quits Reds after alleged coercion and quarrel
Chick Hafey, Cincinnati Reds outfielder, accuses NL club of coercion and manipulations at his Walnut Creek home. He says directors asked him to retire and pay issues were used to end his contract, naming Reds vice president Larry McPhail as central to the dispute.
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Jocular Q and A Freestyle from The Press Box Teletype
A humorous interview style column compiles quirky exchanges about sweepstakes fame, labor strikes, theatrical venues, and everyday curiosities. Witty exchanges riff on poets, models, peaches, and the great peace town, ending with a lighthearted sendoff.
Clarksburg Man Holds Lead In State Open Golf
Horace Brand of Clarksburg leads after 36 holes at Parkersburg County club with 144, ahead of Rader Jewett and Clem Weilchman in pursuit. The field includes nearly fifty pros and amateurs as scores show Brand 72-72, Jewett 76-70, Weilchman 72-73, with amateurs Hobbsell and Frankhauser high on the board.
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Charleston
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Grant and Surface Advance to Southern Net Final
In Nashville on June 14, Bryan M. Grant of Atlanta and Young Hat Surface of Kansas City won straight-set semi finals to reach the Southern amateur tennis final. Grant defeated Charles Harris 6-2 6-3 6-2, while Surface beat Billy Reese 6-1 6-3 8-6 to set the title match.
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Bitsy) Grant
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Katy Otammers Thrashes Moody in Western Open Round
Blue field pro Katy Otammers, now at French Lick Indiana, finished the Western Open first round tied for third. The match highlights her sharp play and strong form as Moody’s bid for a comeback was ended in a decisive loss.
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Ind
Schwarts Captures Western Open Lead At South Bend
South Bend crowds saw Francis Schwarts of St Louis surge to the top at the Western Open after a 69 first round. Chicago’s Dick Mets and Ted Longworth trailed with 73s while notable names like Jock Collins and Johnny Revolta posted 74s. Jimmy Thomson and Tommy Armour finished 76 with Hagen at 79 as defending champ Cooper chased earlier stars.
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Gehringer Tops Foxx In AL Batting Race
Charley Gehringer climbed into the American League leading six by raising his average to .340 with two hits in five at bats as Jimmie Foxx went hitless and dropped seven points. Wally Moses added a single in two at bats and two RBIs while Joe Medwick remained at .366 with three hits. Pepper Martin fell five points as Arky Vaughan stayed idle.
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