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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1935
Page
6
Long Island hosts the heavyweight title showdown as James J Braddock challenges Max Baer. The piece traces Braddock's unlikely rise and Baer's flamboyant reign, noting past champs and the boxing era's colorful backdrop. May stir bookies and fans ahead of fight night on Long Island.
A, B of the over Mm Uhited Brethren musichall team defeated the Methodist squad 12 to B on the first evening. Siamnens and Storer composed the bathurien for the winners while Brown and Willit represented the Methodist team.
Strong All-Star Team pounds out hits at Union City's new field. Corry nine, led by DeLury and Mountain, rips 18 safeties with Group on mound, defeating Union City 14 to 4. Highlights include Kinney and Mountain homers and a late rally. A return game is planned.
Erie spectator "One Eye" Connelly comments on recent gate crashers at Barbara Hutton's Reno wedding and the Baer Braddock heavyweight bout in New York. He predicts Max Baer wins in six rounds or less over Joe Louis later, but says the champion will be Buddy Baer within two years.
Yesterday results show Washington 9 8, Chicago 8 9, New York 7 9, St Louis 4 3, Boston 3 5, Detroit 1 2, Phila 4 5, Cleveland 2 1, Cincinnati 4 3, New York 1 1, Brooklyn 0, Philadelphia 10, Chicago 4. Today American games include Washington at Chicago and New York at St Louis. International scores Buffalo 10 Syracuse 2. Albany 5 Rochester 1 Montreal 0 Newark 0 Toronto 0 Baltimore 0.
Lou Salica, 117 pound New York boxer, defeated Pablo Dano, 117 1 2, Manila, over 20 rounds to become the leading bantamweight title claimant. Salica scored four knockdowns in the ninth round and led after that, with Dano down to eight counts late. Dano had led early and won rounds two through four, while most other rounds were even.
Bob Franz of this city is set to face Slim Williams of Erie in the main bout of an amateur boxing card at the State Armory on Wednesday evening, June 18, marking Franz’s return after several weeks away. Williams reportedly has a solid record and should provide Franz with a tough challenge. The program also hints at Brigham facing Popeye Coons as a potential co feature, with several other prospects like Grunasty Bennett Jewell Taylor Schultz Romanski considered for the lineup.
Manager Art Brady announces seven more games for the Penn Drakes. The slate includes away contests at Union City and Emmiton, with home dates against Dormont, Western House of David at night, Swissvale, and Greensburg. Opponents include a Pittsburgh district cluster and a strong traveling team.
Corry High School baseball heads to Union City for the second game of the season after a previous 14 to 8 win over the Upronites, with Corry favored to win again.
The Spring Creek stream improvement project near Bellefonte Centre County will close for stocking from Saturday June 15 to Tuesday June 18, reopening July 1 through July 3 as a staggered season experiment. The plan aims to gauge effectiveness while fishermen support the approach.
Detroit news reports Lynwood Rowe a right-handed hurler hurried from the Detroit Boston doubleheader at Navin to meet his newborn four-pound son born to Mary and Baker Rowe. The event followed yesterday's afternoon game as fans noted the timely personal moment.
Maxie Baer arrives in New York fearing a biased Donavan refereeing decision and believes only a first round knockout can deny James Braddock the heavyweight title. The bout, set for Thursday at 10 p.m., will be broadcast nationwide as fans expect a dramatic finish at Madison Square Garden.
Scores and outcomes from multiple bouts listed with fighters from Buffalo Brooklyn Newark Weehawken Elizabeth and Cleveland. Notable results include KO wins by Preddy Cochrane and Danny Koplick plus several decisions and knockouts across venues Dexter Park Nutley Coliseum and Broadway listings.
The Stanford Hose mushball team lost to Clymer’s squad at Clymer at noon yesterday. A rematch is planned here in a few days.
Pittsburgh reports Sam Parka, South Hills pro and new National Open champion, will debut in an exhibition match June 25 at Cambridge Springs against England’s Joyce Wethered. Riverside Golf Club manager William Baird confirms the event with no handicaps for Wethered, who will be held to the same tees as Parks. Wethered, cited as the world’s top female golfer, appears at Oakmont Country Club on June 20.
Alabama Pitts, barred from organized baseball as an ex convict, awaits a ruling from Kenesaw Mountain Landis. Landis studies the data after appeals filed by Pitts, John J. Evers, and John C. Cambria following Judge Bramham's upheld decision.
Millvale Pa June 12 Two round bouts spark attendance as lightweight rivals Mike Barto of New Kensington and Tony Falco of Philadelphia headline a 10 round main event at Hickey Park Monday. Promoter Jack Mintz books two fast preliminaries with Tiger Joe Randall and Harry Jacobs to follow.
New York Giants stumble after a double defeat to the Reds as Pittsburgh Pirates surge into a tie for second behind the leaders. Pirates win 4-0 over Brooklyn behind Guy Bush, while Reds topple the Giants 4-1 and 3-1. Giants drop to within striking distance as Pirates boast strong hitters and solid pitching amid a tight NL pennant race.
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