Joe Louis becomes heavyweight champion in city boxing clash
Joe Louis, a Black athlete, is proclaimed heavyweight champion of the world after defeating Jim Braddock in a dramatic 8th round title bout at Comiskey Park before about 65,000 spectators. Louis's win ends Braddock's bid, with Louis hailed for a historic triumph and future plans outlined by promoter Jacob and others. The event caps a night that also featured a separate baseball game in Washington’s crowd, while Huskies sweep three rowing races in the regatta.
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John Holtz Sets Good Score At Lake Shore
Johnny Holtz, former city golf champion, fired a 67 at Lake Shore Club course, nearing the Lake Shore Cup mark of 65 held by Joe Higgins, former Lake Shore Club pro, in a tight contest.
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Chicago Golfer Leads Open Round in 87th Urant Mississippi Tourney
Johnny Dawe of Chicago, defending champion, led a field of 64 into the opening round of the 87th Urant Mississippi Gallour tournament in Denver.
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Senators Hit Browns as Malone Shines in 8-5 Win
Malone yielded five hits in his first start of the year, earning his second victory as the Yankees defeated St Louis 8-5. Across major leagues May 25 saw Stratton twirl a 2-0 White Sox win, several four hit games, and the Senators pound Cleveland 11-2 behind an umpire barrage of 17 hits.
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Standings and Yesterday and Today Scores Summary
Yesterday across American National and International leagues listed multiple results with New York beating St. Louis 8 to 2 and Philadelphia beating Cleveland 11 to 2. Rochester defeated Jersey City 4 to 1 while Baltimore crushed Newark 11 to 0 and Buffalo tied Syracuse 4 to 4. Today five games scheduled Cleveland at Washington St Louis at New York Chicago at Philadelphia Detroit at Boston New York at Chicago Boston at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St Louis
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Louis Louie Braddock Loss? Louis Faces Schmeling Next
New York June 23 Through Harlem New Yorks little Africa the story today was ring on Max Schmeling Whos fat German Jubilant over Joe Louis knockout of James J Braddock and proud of their race first heavy weight boxing champion since Jack.
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Louis Offered 400000 For Schmeling Title Bout
Detroit promoter Jack Kearns announced plans to offer Joe Louis 400000 to fight Max Schmeling for the world heavyweight title in September. He would also offer Schmeling 200000 to meet Louis in Detroit, the city where the champion began his career.
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Louis Defeats Marcusey Mauser in Heavyweight Bout
Charing Mauser of Monongahela loses to Nathan Mann of New Haven in six rounds at Comiskey Park. Louis’ victory sparks Harlem celebration with a street parade and heavy police presence as the heavyweight sensation remains undefeated.
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