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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1935
Page
8
Alfred Braddock stays undefeated in his heavyweight title bid after a hard fought bout in New York as Tommy Bridges eyes a potential rival. The bout featured a ten to one line and Braddock’s relentless pressure earned him a unanimous decision from referee Johnny McAvoy.
The Californian Baer fights poorly as Braddock gains early and late advantages. Baer shows antics drawing penalties and crowd laughter while Braddock endures a tough hurling chase. A brutal twelfth round turns momentum as Braddock withstands Baer offensive flurries and retains the crown.
Two home runs by Paco Taitt, a Nashville left fielder, counted for naught as Birmingham erupted with a hitting spree to beat the Volunteers 5 to 4. Nashville led 4 to 0 before a four run third inning swung the game. Johnny Wilson allowed seven hits and Birmingham struck 11 safeties as Speece was roughed up. Little Rock toppled Atlanta twice, 6 to 4 and 6 to 2, with a big eighth inning in the opener. Knox ville used a five run rally in the fourth to beat Memphis 7 to 4. Andy Messenger beat Sid Cohen 2 to 1 in a tight New Orleans-Chattanooga tilt. Today’s schedule includes Little Rock at Atlanta, Chattanooga at New Orleans, Memphis at Knoxville and Nashville at Birmingham.
Three softball games are set this afternoon after Thursday rain caused postponements. In the Employees league the TVA Eliminators face the Daileee Meg team while... the other double bill features the High School Sluggers. In boxing, Max shaded Ben in a tight bout though still trailing on points, Braddock leading on rounds.
Glenn Warner links lengthy Achilles tendons to exceptional Negro sprinters and jumpers, citing Owens Johnson Peacook Ward and others while noting Warner’s Temple coaching background. The discussion follows a broader look at athletic form and spring in runners and hurdlers.
The Associated Press notes a nine game winning run for Team Mate, with the Tigers beating the Red Sox 8 to 1 and the Yankees 10 to 6. The Indians shut out the A's 3 to 0 as the Giants gain ground behind Hal Schumacher's four hit win and Joe Moore's 11th homer. The Cardinals drop to third after a 3 1 loss to Boston with MacFayden debuting for the Braves.
The 72 hole Western Open championship starts today in South Bend drawing crowds. Top contenders include Harry Cooper of Chicago Wal ter Hagen of Detroit Jimmy Thompson of Long Beach and Tommy Armour of Chicago leading the field based on reputations.
Blanton allows five hits all in the eighth inning where six runs score. The Dodgers stay tied with Chicago as the Cubs beat the Phillies 12 to 6 and 9 to 7, Augie Galan homering in the ninth with two on and two out to seal the night.
Bryan M. Grant Jr, defending champion, advanced toward another title as he and three other semifinalists battled in the Southern Amateur tournament in Nashville. Remaining contenders included Charlies and other notable rivals in a tight late stage.
London June 14 Melen Wills Moody suffered her first defeat of the comeback campaign as Stammers, third ranking British star, defeated Moody 6 0 6 4 in the Kent championships semi final. Stammers, a left handed player, used her backhand to create openings and capitalize on Moody’s off day. Moody had won eight straight matches in England before today but could not gain traction, while Stammers moved through the match with ease.
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