Braddock Fight to Open September Heavyweight Clash
New York will host Max Schmeling vs James J. Braddock at the Madison Square Garden bowl on Long Island for the heavyweight title late in September. Braddock defends the crown he won from Max Baer in the Garden bowl a year ago. Schmeling must regain top form to defeat Braddock, who trains steadily and holds confidence from his title status.
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Damon Runyon
Universal Service
New York
Max Schmeling
James J. Braddock
Madison Square Garden
John Reed Kilpatrick
James J. Johnston
Madison Square Garden Bowl
Long Island
Braddock
Max Baer
Garden Bowl
Jack Sharkey
Primo Carnera
Baer
Schneling
Sharkey
Schmeling
Joe Louis
Max
Schmeling's masterful display against Louis shown in Braddock era
The text recalls Schmeling's poised performance versus Louis, exposing a studied plan and adapting to his opponent. It credits Schmeling as a strong fighter of that night and suggests potential if he faces Braddock, noting his past triumphs over Louis and potential future matchups.
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Sharkey
Max Baer
Louis
Joe
Schmeling
Braddock
McFarlin of Montezuma Captures Poweshiek Golf Title
Grant Grinnell edged out rivals as Bill McFarlin of Montezuma won Poweshiek County golf with 71, one stroke ahead of Brooklyn’s Dr J McAninch. Brooklyn took the team championship with 1226, Montezuma second 1263, Grinnell third 1283. Morrison of Grinnell finished third in individuals with 74. Harold Knerr of Brooklyn placed fourth and Jeann e of Grinnell fifth with 76.
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The
Gazette
Grinnell
Bill McFarlin
Montezuma
Dr. J. McAninch
Brooklyn
Mark Morrison
McFarlin
Harold Knerr
Morrison
Johnne
Dysart doubles team wins Marengo tennis match in long set
A Marengo tennis meet featured a one hour and 25 minute doubles set won by Dysart and partner J. L. Tomkin against Swift and Colvin. Other results include Lolly and J. Tomkin beating McCune and Zahrt and several singles matches with Dysart and Marengo players.
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Dysart
J. L. Tompkin
Oster
Swift
Colvin
Deuce
Lolly
R. Tomkin
McCune and Zahrt
Don Messer
Dean Voubel
Eddy and Reynolds
J. L. Tomkin
George
Red Oak and Burr Oak Triumph in Winneshiek Circuit
Red Oak, a new entrant, held Nordness to 13 to 11 while Burr Oak defeated Festina 7 to 2. Decorah Hoboes beat Ridgeway 7 to 3 in Winneshiek county league action with listed battery pairs for each game.
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Decorah
Red Oak
Winneshiek County
Nordness
Allen
Iverson
Sersland
N. Gjevre
Klisart
Brown
Burr Oak
Festina
McMullen
Sheley
Webb
H. Wenthold
Frantzen
Decorah Hoboes
Ridgeway
Hoboes
Odden
Williams
Thirty Three World Track Marks Approved by I A F
Berlin reports the International Athletic Federation accepted thirty three men's track and field performances as world records or equal marks. American athletes dominated with Jesse Owens totaling five new records and a match, including 20.3 for 220 yards and 200 meters, 22.6 for the two hurdles, and a long jump of 26 feet 844 inches. Other U S record breakers include Archie Williams 46.1 in 400 meters Forrest Towns 14.1 in sprints Glenn Morris 7900 points decathlon America's 400 meter relay 39.8 Don Lash 8 54 4 two mile George Varoff 14 foot 644 inch pole vault Cornelius Johnson Dave Albritton 6 feet 934 inches high jump.
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International Athletic Federation
Jesse Owens
Owens
Archie Williams
Forrest Towns
Glenn Morris
America
Don Lash
Princeton
George Varoff
Cornelius Johnson
Dave Albritton
Marengo Holds County Lead With 13 5 Win Over Middle Amana
Marengo independents remain atop the Iowa county league after a 13 to 5 victory over Middle Amana Sunday. Williamsburg, idle in second place, travels to Marengo August 23 for the first of two meetings while Marengo also heads to Middle Amana next Sunday continuing a seven game winning streak.
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Marengo Baseball Independents
Middle Amana
Williamsburg
Iowa Football Day Slated For Sept 10
Iowa plans a state wide Iowa football day on September 10 to celebrate the opening of practice. Luncheons will be held in ninety nine cities with a central gathering at the Iowa Memorial Union. The event will feature the football squad, the athletics board, civic groups, sports writers, and the coaching staff with four stations broadcasting the Iowa City program.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Bruce E. Mahan
Charles S. Galiher
Iowa Memorial Union
Hawkeye
Ed Nay Captures West Liberty Golf Championship
Ed Nay won the West Liberty golf title with 135 over 36 holes at the local links. Ed Thompson placed second with 137 and E C Darling third with 138. other scores include Rob ert Brooke 143 and H F Lewis 147. The Eastern Iowa tournament is set for Tipton next Sunday. Ten club members qualified: Nay, Thompson, Scott, Watters, Brooks, Lewis, Darling, Nichols, Mosher, Papenthein. alternates Anderson and Morris.
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West Liberty
Ed Nay
Ed Thompson
E. C. Darling
Fred Tharp
Frank Johnson
Charles Welsh
Adam Roth, Jr
W. L. Watters
Robert Brooke
John Heasley, Jr
Donald Marstellar
L. V. Morris
Sam Buckman
K. C. Smith
Samuel Koster, Jr
L. E. Papenthein
H. F. Lewis
Earl Hawker
P. A. Anderson
Kenneth McWilliams
John Boden
Iowa
Tipton
A. R. Scott
Robert Brooks
W. C. Nichols
Irwin Mosher
Paul Anderson
Jack Kearns Leaves Night Club to Train Heavyweights
Chicago AP report notes Jack Kearns returns to boxing management after closing his Hot Spot cafe. He plans to train four to five heavyweights this fall, seeks a top contender, and adheres to a seven year contract despite Hank Bath seeking changes.
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Jack Kearns
Night Club
Chicago
Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Mickey Walker
Hank Bath
Fort Morgan
Colo
Colorado
Boxing results from Chicago New York and New Haven
AP reports: Max Marek 188 pounds KOed George Valles 178 pounds in Birmingham Alabama. Leon Ketchell 246 pounds from Poland defeated Roy Bennett 198 pounds in Roslindale. Al Gainer 170 pounds from New Haven beat Frank Simms 193 pounds from Cleveland.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Max Marek
George Valles
Birmingham
Ala
Degener Wins Diving Title in Olympic Meet
In Berlin Dick Degener of Michigan led a U S one two three in springboard diving finals finishing with 163.57 points. Marshall Wayne and Al Greene followed as runners up as the United States built a 20 to team lead over Japan, while Japan's 800 meter team set new Olympic and world records.
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Berlin
United States
Dick Degener
University of Michigan
Degener
Marshall Wayne
Miami
al Greene
Detroit
Japan
America
Monticello Golf Team Beats Mount Vernon In Home Meet
Monticello golfers defeated eighteen Mount Vernon players 3015 to 231. Blaine of Mount Vernon was medalist with 74. Heiserman led Monticello with 79 and tied for second were Hodson and Shimanek at 81. Monticello advances to Tipton event next Sunday. Monticello independent baseball beat Oxford Junction 12 to 2 with Bailey hitting a two run homer.
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Mount Vernon Country Club
Monticello Club
Blaine
Mount Vernon
Heiserman
Hodson
Vernon
Shimanek
Iowa
Tipton
Sunay
Gazett
Oxford Junction
Becker
McGregor
Ferring
Thenhaus
Bailey
Walker Takes Lead In Wapsie Valley League
Coggon Iowa standings in the Wapsie Valley league shift after Sundays games. Walker moves into the lead among eight teams with six chasing for first place as the season progresses.
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Walker
Gazette
Coggon
Local baseball results include Coggan action and city games
Week long play saw Winthrop defeat Pale nine 16 to 3 while Alburnett lost 6 to 4 at Winthrop with eight hits off Sheeley and Pflughaupt pitching. Coggan hosted Quasqueton 3 to 1 Doyle Randall winning. Urbana beat Pyetipe. Standings follow.
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Alburnett
Sheeley
Pflughaupt
Coggan
Quasqueton
Doyle
Randall
Johnson and
Fairchi
Pyetipe
Urbana
Leo Novak to Be Honored at Dinner at Montrose Hotel
West Point track and basketball coach Leo Novak will be guest of honor at a dinner August 18 at 6 p.m. at the Montrose hotel. Former Washington high school athletes invited. Don Hines, city attorney, leads arrangements and expects attendees from across the state. Reservations urged by calling Montrose.
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Leo Novak
West Point
Montrose
Washington High School
Novak
Don Hines
Maye
Dean And Carlton Fined 25 Each After Fight
New York, UP Ford Frick fined Dizzy Dean and Tex Carlton $25 each for a fist fight at Sportsman Park in St Louis. The incident stemmed from ribbing from the Chicago dugout in the first inning. Carlton will start for the Cubs in the next game.
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New York
Ford Frick
Dizzy Dean
Tex Carleton
Sportsman’s Park
St. Louis
Dean
Cub
Chicago
Carleton
Cubs
Four Games in Iowa County Ball League
Keystone won 8 7 over Norway with Hecht and Bockholt on the mound. Newhall edged Blairstown 9 8. Van Horne defeated Watkins 12 2. Atkins beat Walford 7 3.
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Gazette
Walford
Iowa County Baseball League
Keystone
Newhall
van Horne
Atkins
Norway
Hecht
Bockholt
Hibbens
Holland
Big
Blairstown
Watkins
City Tennis Meet Opens August 17 In Cedar Rapids
The annual city tennis tournament begins Monday August 17 with events in men s singles doubles women s singles junior singles and mixed doubles. Entry deadline is Friday. Eligible players include Cedar Rapids Marion residents and many local clubs. Finals and trophy awards set for Sunday August 30 at the Country Club courts.
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Roy Lukanitsch
Carl Kirwin
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Chuck Fleming
Merwin Woodward
Coe
Local Tennis Tourney Sees Defending Champions Return
Chuck Fleming defends the men’s singles title and Roy Lukanitsch teams with him in doubles while Margaret Bieder man contends in women’s singles. Merwin Woodward departs the junior division and a new junior champion will be crowned. A large entry is expected as interest surges after the Middle States tournament. A consolation event may follow for early round eliminations.
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Chuck Fleming
Roy Lukanitsch
Margaret Biederman
Merwin Woodward
Middle States
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