Fight Experts Jittery As Braddock Louis Melee Nears
Grand Beach Michigan June 15 boxing experts, once confident, grow jittery as Braddock and Louis prepare for the next clash. Observers recall Braddock’s upset wins and speculate on odds, training camps, and anticipated punch power. The piece notes lingering uncertainty about Louis’s form and Braddock’s durability, with betting chatter and prefight observations from trainers and writers.
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James J. Braddock
Barrow Louis
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Braddock
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Joe Louis nears retirement after title bid in Chicago
Kenosha reports Joe Louis, tired of training, plans to win the heavyweight title from James J. Braddock in Chicago next week then defend it before retiring. Louis stops eight rounds in exhibition, weighing 199 pounds, with 2,000 fans watching. He says he’s had enough money and wants to quit after securing the crown and a possible rematch with Max Schmeling.
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Jim
Champ
Kenosha
Wis
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Chicago
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Maxeling
Mike Jacobs
Joe
Julian Black
John Roxborough
Louis
George Williams
Williams
Tiger Hairston
Wheeling
W. Va
George Nicholson
New York
Lennard Dixon
Philadelphia
Htis
Braddock Trains Minutes Before Louis Bout in Grand Beach
Heavyweight champion James J Braddock boxed four rounds in sparring for the big clash with Joe Louis at Grand Beach Michigan. Braddock appeared cautious, concentrating on defense as he paced the session before about 400 spectators. He faced Max, a Dallas prospect, and showed signs of fatigue and less sharpness.
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Mich
James J. Braddock
Joe Louis
Braddock
Max
Dallas
Texas
Guldahl and Snead Shine in Open Talk and Hope Ryder Cup
In a candid talk, Ralph Guldahl and Sam Snead are praised as the era’s top contenders for the United States Open. Tony Manero and Harry Cooper comment on records falling and the depth of modern pros. The piece notes Guldahl’s upright swing, Snead’s strong first year, and expectations for wins in the British Open and Ryder Cup.
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Leand
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John Henry Lewis Dominates Ettore in Sixteen Ring Clash
John Henry Lewis, the light heavyweight champion from Phoenix, fought Ettore of Philadelphia in a 15 round non title bout at the Phillies ball park. Et tore sustained a torn eye and nose bleed as Lewis opened a cut in the fifth, ultimately winning by decision with two rounds awarded to Ettore by referee Matt Adgi¢ amid a fierce rally. Farr Stops Neusel In London
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al Levit
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Giants Trade Gabler for Berger in Cash Deal
Manager Bill Terry of the New York Giants announces a trade sending Frank Gabler to the Boston Bees for outfielder Wally Berger just before the deadline. Giants also add cash reportedly around 35 000 dollars. Berger, a 1930 rookie with Boston, enters with a .305 career mark and 200 homers. Gabler, limited by a knee injury this season, last pitched nine innings with no decisions.
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New York Giants Tonight
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Gabby” Gabler
Boston Bees
Wally” Berger
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Berger
Gabler
Nashville
Howard Hutson Named Coach at Weston High
Weston West Virginia June 15 The Lewis county school board announced the appointment of Howard Hutson longtime Bridgeport high coach and former Davis and Elkins player to Weston high school Hutson replaces Bill Dole who was let go earlier this spring and rehired later adding Notre Dame halfback Victor Ecojskihski as assistant in the scrambled coaching situation
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Bridegport High School
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Bill Dole
Bass defeats Cross in split decision at Lewis card
Benny Bass of Philadelphia former welterweight champion won a split decision over Tommy Cross in the 8th round semi final of the John Henry Lewis Al Ettore card in Philadelphia. Crowd of 15,000 booed as Bass weighed 13043 to Cross 130. Judges and referee split on the decision with Leavit and Matte for Bass and Tomham for Cross.
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Tommy Cross
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al Leavit
Matte
Tomham
Honey Boy Jones Defeats Vince Dundee In Pittsburgh Bout
In Pittsburgh on June 15 Honey Boy Jones dominated Vince Dundee to win a 10 round decision main event. Dundee drew 1250 for his effort while once commanding a $25000 crown loss to Teddy Yarosz years earlier is noted.
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Honeyboy Jones
Vince Dundee
Newark
N. J
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Dundee
Teddy Yarosz
Job moves outline Bluefield and Monongahela firms
Ellis West of Bluefield had resigned and accepted a position with the Monongahela West Penn Public Service company. Dole then accepted the job at Bluefield, completing a sequence of employment changes among local firms.
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Bluefield
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Monongahela West- Penn Public Service Company
Dole
Babe Herman Released by Detroit Baseball Club
Detroit announces the unconditional release of Babe Herman, obtained from Cincinnati in April at the waiver price. He had been used mostly as a pinch hitter by the Tigers since joining the club.
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Detroit Baseball Club
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Insurgents Occupy Bilbao Suburb With British notes aim
Insurgents press offensive and occupy a Bilbao suburb as foreign secretary Eden outlines a visit by Herr von Neurath to London on June 23. Britain seeks to widen a security framework replacing Locarno and questions responses from Germany Belgium France and Italy on a new euro security pact.
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Ruffing Brings Indians To Edge In Win Over Campbell
Yankees spark a late rally as Ruffing hurls a strong six and a half innings, before relief by Hare seals a 6-4 victory over Cleveland. Crosetti, DiMaggio, and Gehrig provide key hits while Rolfe and Selkirk contribute on base and RBI plays.
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A's Blow Philadelphia Despite Brucker Absence
The Athletics defeated Philadelphia with a strong win on June 15. Earle Brucker did not start as catcher, leaving a change in the lineup that still produced the victory for the A's.
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Cubs top Giants as NL leaders in tight day baseball
Cubs seize first place in the National League by edging Boston 5 4 while New York loses to Pittsburgh. Hartnett homered for Chicago as Collins, Hartnett and crew push past the Bees. In Pittsburgh, Red Lucas limits New York to a few hits as the Pirates beat the Giants 7 5, ending New York's six-game superiority streak.
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Mountain State League Yesterday's Results Summary
Huntington and Logan posted wins as Welch defeated Williamson six to one. Beckley Bluefield game postponed with two games scheduled today Beckley at Bluefield regal at Huntington and Jamson at Welch.
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Pittsburgh 7 New York 5 and other scores listed
A compact tally of multiple baseball results shows Pittsburgh defeating New York 7 to 5, with additional scattered scores including Silence 4 and 4 Sore 3, and various matchups such as Boston at Chicago MacPayden, New York at Pittsburgh Smith versus Blanton, and other night games and player pairings noted in the fragment.
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Sore
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Blanton
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Passeau Veign
Cincinnati
Mhaw
Grissom
Baseball Scores Across Markets Show Tight Races
In the American League New York blanked Cleveland 3 to 0 while Boston defeated Chicago 6 to 1 and St. Louis beat Philadelphia 6 to 1. Detroit slipped past Washington 9 to 8 in 15 innings. Matchups listed include Cleveland at New York Gatehouse and Detroit at Washington Wade while Chicago visits Boston with Whitehead vs Newsom and St Louis at Philadelphia with Knott ve Kelley.
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Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Gatehouse
Wade
Baseball's Big Six Leaders Show Medwick Surging Past .400
Joe Medwick of St Louis rapped three hits against Philadelphia to push his average above .400 and extend his lead to 14 points over Lou Gehrig in the National League batting race. Gehrig remains the AL leader as both leagues top six finishers are listed with games played at midseason.
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Ducky Wacky
Medwick
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Middle Atlantic League Scores Summary
The page shows scores from a Springtelé day with Dayton and Charleston at 7-5, Portsmouth 4-4, Zanesville 7, Canton 4, Johnstown 9-12, and Akron &.
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Zanesville
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Americans Advance In Queens Club Tennis Tourney
London June 15 American players led by Don Budge move toward the third round in the Queens club event. Budge defeated Belgium’s Janky J. Van Den Eynde 6-0 6-3 and teamed with Gene Mako for a 6-4 7-5 doubles win. Hal Surface and Charles Harris also progressed, with Mako earning a singles win over the Prince of Kutch. Larry Hall fell to F Nakano as Kanri Kin upset Frankie Parker in a separate match.
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Scores from multiple city league games mixed results
Indianapolis 8 Kansas City 7 Louisville 4 Milwaukee 4 St. Paul 8 Columbus 6 Toledo 2 Minneapolis 6 Little Rock 14 Knoxville 1.
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Palumbo Has Leg Up On Winner Plasilda At Charles Town
Jockey Sammy Palumbo steered Mrs Elen Horst's Flosilda to a nose victory in the Potomac handicap at Charles Town as Timber Lady led early but settled for second. Adverse payoffs followed in the day’s undercard with Adriatic and Turn Up delivering different payoffs.
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Unheralded golfer leads halfway in southern amateur
Charlotte dated report finds Cliff Eley of Atlanta, previously little known, shooting 67 five under par to grab a six-stroke edge at the halfway mark of the 35th southern amateur qualifying. Top challengers include Charlie Yates, Erwin Laxton, Jeff Owens, and Freddie Hass with 73s.
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Atlanta
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Bluefields Two Home Games Set Despite Rainouts
Bluefield hosts Beckley in a two game set after rain washed out yesterday’s match. Johnny Berg likely to start one game with Seamster in the other while tensions flare between Beckley and Bluefield clubs. Bluefield aims to split the series to remain in contention in the Mountain State league race.
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Miners Beat Williamson Colts 8 to 6 In Welch Showdown
Welch Miners extend streak to eleven wins in twelve as they top Williamson Colts 8-6. Beluscak scored on a squeeze in the seventh, Sviatek drove in two with a pair of wild pitches to push ahead, and Connors homered for Williamson.
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NUNEENTCS WINS Huntington Night Game Fend Offs Logan Indians
Hank Gagain powered the offense with a home run and two doubles to lift NUNEENTCS past the Logan Indians. Lal Sayre Scruggs Cash and Roach contributed in a rugged late contest as Huntington routs slipped away.
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Softball League Meeting Tonight At The Citadel
A softball league meeting is set for 8 15 at the Salvation Army to decide on the protest game between Automen and Red Devils. Today Doughboys meet Rookies at Receye and Automen face Supply at Wade.
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