Braddock Beats Baer To Claim Heavyweight Title
James J Braddock, a 10 to 1 underdog, stunned Max Baer to win the heavyweight championship at Madison Square Garden. The decision was unanimous as Braddock fought steadily through 15 rounds, overcoming Baer’s late surge and penalties for low blows. Baer, who blamed early hand trouble, but offered sportsmanlike praise to Braddock after the loss.
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Alan Gould
Associated Press
New York
James J. Braddock
John L. Sullivan
Jim Corbett
Max Baer
Madison Square Garden
Johnny McAvoy
George Kelly
Charley Lynch
Braddock
Baer
Long Island City
Max Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
Primo Carnera
Max
Three Teams In Hot Race In Mid Atlantic League
A three way tie for first in the Middle Atlantic league forms a tight race as July 4 nears. Johnstown suffers a setback with losses to Zanesville 4-3 and 7-6 while Huntington and Zanesville close in. Dayton leads by a half game but Huntington and Zanesville remain tied for second. Beckley shuts out Portsmouth 6-0 behind Steamboat Driesward. Tonight’s games feature Charleston at Huntington, Akron at Dayton, Portsmouth at Beckley, and Johnstown at Zanesville.
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Zanesville
Huntington
Red Birds
Dayton
Charleston Senators
Akron
Yankees
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Beckley Miners
Steamboat Driesward
Portsmouth
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Wrestling results from Worcester and Chicago last night
In Worcester Ed Don George 225 of North Java NY defeated Steve Warren 220 of New York in straight falls. In Chicago Jim McMillen 215 of Antioch IL defeated Abie Coleman 208 of New York in 29 05. Roland Kirschmeyer 225 of Stillwater OK defeated Tommy Marvin 215 of Tulsa in 19 00. Olaf Oleson 225 of Milwaukee WI and Bobby Burns 218 of Chicago drew in 30 minutes.
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Worcester
Mass
Ed Don George
North Java
N. Y
Steve Warren
New York
Chicago
Jim McMillen
Antioch
Abie Coleman
Roland Kirschmeyer
Stillwater Okla
Tommy Marvin
Tulsa
Olaf Oleson
Milwaukee
Bobby Burns
Braddock's Wife Weeps After Bout Ended
Guttenberg New Jersey June 14 May Braddock wife of the world champion James Braddock heard the decision on a palisades apartment radio. She recalled their struggles last year when relief was needed and said they hoped for a one family house now that Jimmy has the title. Her father and children watched, prayers spoken, and she finally cried when Braddock was declared winner.
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Associated Press
Guttenberg
N. J
Braddock
Jimmy
James
J. Braddock
Palisades
the Hudson
Max Beers
Rose Marie
Maxie Baer
Howard
James Jay
Daddy
Standings and results from baseball leagues
National League results Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 0 Boston 3 St Louis 1 New York 7 9 Cincinnati 2 American League results Chicago 10 Washington 6 Detroit 6 Boston 1 Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 3 New York 8 St Louis 3 Games today Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at Chicago New York at St Louis Boston at Detroit
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Pittsburgh
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Grant and Harris Reach Southern Amateur Semis
In Nashville on June 14 Bryan Grant of Atlanta, a defending champion, advanced in the Southern amateur tournament. Grant defeated Mason Courts 6-2 6-4 to stay in the race with Harris of Palm Beach, who downed Lefty Bryan 6-0 6-3.
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Nashville
Tenn
Bryan Grant
Atlanta
Grant
Charles Harris
Palm Beach
Pla
Hal Surface
Kansas City
Billy Reese
Georgia Tech
Mason Courts
Harris
Robert
Lefty) Bryan
Chattanooga
Loughran Criticizes Baer After Braddock Defeat
New York report quotes Philadelphia boxing master Loughran saying Max Baer blamed himself for his loss to James J. Braddock. He accuses Baer of clowning and poor tactics, noting Baer warmed up slowly and fought wild. Braddock earns credit for the upset.
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New York
Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia
Max Baer
James J. Braddock
Baer
Braddock
Loughran
Western Open Meet Starts In South Bend Golf Field
South Bend Ind June 13 The Western Open opens a 72 hole fight for the title attracting 159 players led by noted stars Light Horse Harry Cooper Walter Hagen Jimmy Thomson and Tommy Armour in a field that includes Oakmont finishers and the Japanese touring team The event marks one of golf s oldest prizes with a fast pace and intense competition as favorites face strong international challengers.
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Notre Dame
Harry Cooper
Chicago
Peoria
Walter Hagen
Detroit
Maestro
Jimmy Thomson
Long Beach
Calif
Silver Fox
Tommy Armour
Oalmont
New York
Max Baer
Oakmont
Thomson
Hagen
Ray Mangrum
Los Angeles
Horton Smith
Denny Shute
America
Tired Champ Braddock Wins Title in Madison Square Garden
James J Braddock, the new heavyweight champion, slept fitfully after a grueling victory in New York. Manager Joe Gould outlined plans to defend the Garden title in 1936 while pursuing outside earnings. Baseball results show the Yankees, White Sox, Indians and Giants gaining ground, with Cardinals, Pirates, Dodgers and Cubs also posting wins.
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James J. Braddock
Braddock
Max
Joe Gould
Joe
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Jose
Jimmy
White Sox
Senators
Indians
Athletics
Giants
Hal Schumacher
Reds
Cardinals
Boston
Danny MacFayden
Paul Dean
Pirates
Brooklyn
van Mungo
Cy Blanton
Dodgers
Chicago
Cubs
Phillies
Bridges Forges Nine Straight Wins In Arow
Detroit pitcher Tommy Bridges extended a nine game winning streak with a 6 to 1 triumph over the Red Sox, as he kept pace with team and league hopes. The article notes the broader record context of 16 straight victories tied by Lynwood Rowe last season, though it avoids stating it directly.
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Associated Press
Lynwood Rowe
Detroit
Tommy Bridges
Red Sox
Braddock Retains World Heavyweight Title in KO Roast of Baer
New York reports James J Braddock wins the world heavyweight championship by outpointing Max Baer in a 15 round decision. The card also features Eddie Hogan defeating Jack McCarthy, Steve Dudas beating Terry Mitchel, Tony Galento stopping Anthony Ashrut, Dona Petrin over Paul Press, Wesley Ramey outpointing Leo Rodak, Al McCoy defeating Al Gainer, and a no contest between Charlie Retzlaff and Hank Hankinson in Minneapolis.
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New York
James J. Braddock
West New York
N. J
Max Baer
Livermore
Calif
Eddie Hogan
Waterbury
Comn
Jack McCarthy
Boston
Steve Dudas
Passaic
Terry Mitchel
Veteran Riverman Dies After Long Illness
Huntington notices the death of M. Z. Chambers, 88, a native of Guyandotte and veteran river man. He is the father of Bud Chambers, athletic director at the University of Cincinnati and former athletic coach at Marshall college from 1906 to 1908. Funeral services will be held this afternoon.
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Huntington
M. , Z. Chambers
Guyandotte
Bud Chambers
University of Cincinnati
Marshall College
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Two Houses For Rent And Furnished Rooms Ad
Classified ad details two houses for rent with four rooms and bath, modern upgrades, and separate listings for one or two furnished rooms at East Main Street apartment, plus rooms with hot water and weekly rates at Central Hotel on Latrobe Street. Includes rate card notes and contact lines.
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M. & M. Bank 5
East Main Street
Central Hotel
Latroble Street
Grafton
Unitsd Chimney Demolished at Courthouse Work Site
Workmen atop the county courthouse removed a loose chimney after it was deemed unsafe. Bricks rained into the yard as passers-by watched the dismantling proceed under orders to ensure safety.
Charles Town Officer In Navy Is Promoted
Lieutenant W. E. Miller of Jefferson County Charles Town Washington is named among 225 Navy officers approved for promotion to lieutenant commander by the secretary and President Roosevelt as vacancies occur.
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Washington
W. E. Miller
Jefferson County
W.heela
Navy
Jason
Roosevelt
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