Louis Retains Heavyweight Crown in Stunning Schmeling Bout
Louis defeats Schmeling by knockout in one round in New York before a vast crowd that includes celebrities. The champion piles up the defenses, signaling plans to face Max Baer next, while Schmeling decries a kidney punch as a foul. Louis' victory marks his fourth successful title defense.
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Towel Tossed In As Bomber Keeps Crown
Louis demolishes Schmeling with a relentless attack sending the German to the ropes multiple times. Referee Donavan counts a knockdown as Louis dominates, aiming for a quick finish. Promoter Mike Jacobs predicts receipts exceeding $1,000,000, a potential record for one fighter.
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Harlem Celebrates Louis Victory in New York Streets
News reels in Harlem as Louis scores a first round knockout prompting mass celebration in Upper Manhattan. Yorkville residents recall 1936 shock after Schmeling’s defeat and react to the current bout with mixed pride and disappointment.
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Moody aims for eighth All England title as Jacobs collapses
Wimbledon report notes Helen Wills Moody winning her opening match while Helen Jacobs collapses from illness and weight loss, causing a postponement of her scheduled clash with Joan Ingram. Don Budge, Alice Marble and Moody later win in straight sets as the American team dominates the day.
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Hawkins Wins 67 to Reach Kanawha County Golf Final
John Hawkins shot 67 tying a course record to defeat Roy Blizzard in the Kanawha County tournament semifinals. He will face Fred Banneret of Edgewood in the finals after Banneret beat A. R. O’Neal. Blizzard carded 69 but was outplayed in the 36-hole event as Hawkins led 1 up at the turn and widened the margin with a 41 on the back nine.
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Vander Meer Hurls In Capitol Newsreel
Newsreel shows John Van der Meer, famed no hit pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, in action at the Capitol theater. The program includes first pictures of the Milwaukee railroad wreck at Montav and new Canton bombing scenes.
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Giants Rally Past Reds 6-4 for NL Lead
The New York Giants erased a 3-1 deficit with a five run surge in the seventh and eighth innings to beat the Cincinnati Reds 6 to 4, extending their National League lead. Reds had early advantage with Harry Gumbert on the mound and homers by Goodman and Lombardi.
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