Braddock Sees Louis Adapting to Any Fighting Style
James J. Braddock analyzes Joe Louis and Max Schmeling ahead of their June 18 bout at Yankee Stadium. He notes Louis can adjust to varied styles, citing past fights where Louis shifted tactics successfully. Schmeling, he says, favors weaving then straight standup, and may blend styles to counter Louis.
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James J. Braddock
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Max Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
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Max Baer
Paolino Aroudan
Charley Retzlaff
Max
Old State Schmeling
Baer
Hamas
Hamburg
I Pauline
Land ‘Pont
Mme
Beckley Driver Bailes Aims For Dunbar Speedway Win
Beckley driver Fred Bailes, a former Charleston track champion who lost last year to Doc Mackenzie, seeks victory in the American Legion races at Dunbar Speedway Sunday. The Canadian champion in 1934 and Southern outlaw champ in 1935, Bailes has faced a two year jinx but remains hopeful of triumph.
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Beckley
American Legion
Dunbar Speedway
Charleston
Doc Mackenzie
Bailes
County Softball Meet Set By Gazette And City Officials
County wide softball meet planned in Charleston with co sponsorship by The Gazette and Charleston Recreation Commission. May begin in mid May, featuring 20 or more teams from St Albans Charleston Sunday School and others. Entry fee two dollars per team funds u umpire costs balls and athletic activities for youths. teams must finish roster by start of season. Proceeds aid recreation camping and younger players.
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Charleston
The
Gazette
Charleston Recreation Commissare
Harry Paxton
Cormamissun
St. Albans
Manakee
Valley Loop Extends Signing Deadline For League Players
The Kanawha Valley Baseball League extended its signing deadline by one week after a majority of its 10 clubs requested the postponement. The move aims to strengthen lineups for the second half as twilight league players became available following its disbanding.
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Valley Loop Heads
Kanawha Valley Baseball League
Extra Base Hits Bring Greys Win
Zanesville won 5 to 2 over Dayton with three doubles by the Ducks and Reiss strong pitching. Huntington beat Akron 8-6 as Martynik earned his eighth win and his season strikeout total to 100. Earl Wellman suffered a broken jaw. Portsmouth topped Canton 5-4 driven by Wrigley’s first game homer and a late rally, Portsmouth piling up 21 hits.
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Duffy
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Hahn
Huntington
Mike Martynik
Akron
Martynik
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Taylor
Suder
Earl Wellman
Marshall College
Red Birds
Ransdall
Corb FC
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Lynch
Canton
Portsmouth
Wrigley
Elout Salea
O. Patrick
Cantor
Odo
Turner
Kenna
Cassino
Ulfrich
Burgess
Condon
Two Injured In Garrison Motorcycle Crash
Two men from Garrison Howard Plant and John Lyons were injured when their motorcycle went over a bridge side at Garrison. Lyons suffered a fractured arm and back injuries. Plant had severe head and chest abrasions but was later released after examination.
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Roth
Howard Plant
John Lyons
Charlesston General Hospital
Lyons
Plant
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