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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
20
A sports columnist recalls past boxing picks and praises a critic while lambasting errors in Schmeling and Sharkey forecasts. He predicts a Schmeling Braddock fall bout upset and pivots to Tigers prospects, citing Cochrane and Greenberg injuries and possible season impact.
Jack Sharkey, 33, former heavyweight champion, defeated 22-year-old Dinuba California rival Brubaker before 15,000 at Fenway Park in a close, hard fought ten round bout. Sharkey scored a unanimous win, proving his old strength with sharper punching and smarter strategy in a crowd he silenced.
Sharkey rallied from a deficit to seize control and withstand a late surge by Brubaker’s opponent. Referee Joe O'Connor and two judges awarded Sharkey the verdict after a coastwise battle.
The Kanawha Game and Fish association will hold its regular meeting tonight at eight o'clock in the Ruflochr hotel. President Charter P. Trask says important business will be transacted and all members are urged to attend. Major H W Shawhan, director of conservation in West Virginia, will address the group and discuss the conservation commission's problems plans and prospects. Phil Conley editor of the West Virginia Review will make a brief talk.
The piece discusses coaching longevity and family ties in college sports with Jim Wray at Cornell and Dick Glendon at Columbia, notes on branding and full names, and recounts racing interests of Yale graduate Gil Pirrung and financier parents. It highlights Vincente Lopez De Vinlaspre, Babe Stapp, and the Indy race as costly hobbies for wealthy youths.
Zanesville's Teague-led offense topped Huntington 6 to 5 in 10 innings as Marynik took the loss for the Red Birds. Alston Zimmerman and Martynik posted four bases each, while Buchoski and Sodd contributed two hits apiece for Huntington. Reis, Hivosdos, Hahn, Martynik, and Lynch were credited with the scoring sequence.
Cincinnati Reds surge from cellar to above .500 as nine wins in 13 games mark a transformation. Hallahan shines on mound, veterans deliver, and Crosley Field hosts a night game with fireworks, band, and a secret surprise.
Gilmer county residents organized a golf club with Earl Boggs elected president and plan a links at the county fairgrounds near Glenville. Clyde Archer of Parkersburg heads toward West Virginia University this fall to study journalism. Elkins Moose boast a near-title bid in Green Mountain league baseball with two games remaining in the first half.
Max Schmeling steady in path to becoming first to regain world heavyweight title after a decisive knockout of Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. Schmeling, long mocked for staying down in 1930, proves courage and returns to add to a storied comeback saga with a clean victory and renewed claims to boxing’s crown.
Aging Kiki Cuyler, 37, anchors Cincinnati's young Reds, leading in steals, at bats, runs, hits, doubles and home runs. His 2000th hit came in 1974, a late career milestone that helped Cincinnati climb midseason standings. Cuyler, a former Pirates star, remains a key veteran amid a youthful roster and long MLB career.
New York teenager Toni Redfern, only 16, surged to win the women's national AAU indoor 100 meters freestyle with a time of 1 30.14, beating Mavis Freeman who finished two feet back. Seattle’s defending champion Clive McKean placed seventh in the eight-man final. Nearby meets show Milwaukee 2, St Paul 6, Kansas City 13, Minneapolis 0, Lauraville 11, Indianapolis 8.
South Charleston club with 211 Seventh Avenue has secured licenses from the Amateur Athletic Union and the West Virginia Athletic Commission to stage amateur boxing shows. Free shows were held previously. a Triany night boxing card is planned for July 10. Athletes interested should contact Matchmaker Leon Delbart at phone 4838.
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