Braddock the Underdog: A Champion's Quiet Grit
In a profile by Edward J. Neil, James J. Braddock emerges as a steadfast, unassuming champion. The 29-year-old Irishman known for loyalty, toil, and resilience fought through hardship from longshoreman days to heavyweight glory, earning respect for his gentle family focus and iron will.
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Edward J. Neil
Associated Press
New York
James J. Braddock
Printer's Devil
Max Baer
Madison Square Garden
Bowl
Long Island
Everone
Madison Square’ Garden
Bill Carey
Jack Sharkey
Bill Stribling
Miami
Braddock
Lean
Quiet
Joe Gould
New Jersey
Tommy Loughran
Revolta Wins Western Open Golf Championship
Johnny Revolta, a recent graduate from the boy wonder ranks, won the Western Open at Chain O Lakes course with a 72 hole total of 290, four under rival Willie Goggin. The 24 year old Milwaukee ex caddy boosted his earnings to near 5000 since turning pro and posted rounds of 74 70 73 73 for an average of 72.5.
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South Bend
Ind
Johnny Revolta
Milwaukee
Willie Goggin
Barbary Coast
Johnny
Star
Revolta
Chain O'Lakes
Tennis Hot Shots Target Bitsy Grant at River Forest
American tennis stars gathered at the River Forest club to doggedly pursue Bitsy Grant of Atlanta in the national clay court championship. Grant, who beat Don Budge for the 1934 title, remains in Nashville to duel Hal Surface of Kansas City in the Southern Association golden jubilee final, with plans to begin his hard court defense tomorrow.
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Chicago
River Forest
Bryan M
Bitsy) Grant
Atlanta
Grant
Don Budge
Nashville
Tenn
Hal Surface
Kansas City
Southern Tennis Association
LJ Ene
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues Compilation
Puzzle listing presents across and down clues with numbered entries. It includes varied hints such as expressions, prefixes, animal terms, and geographic or organizational references, resembling a typical newspaper crossword card.
Frisch Says Club Is Hot After Slow Start
New York reports Frisch declares the Giants are not conceded despite 100 games left as the Cardinals and Giants spar in spring batting practice. Medwick and Dean dispute briefly after a chase ends with mutual backchat but friendly recap notes Dean helped Medwick when hurt.
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New York
Fordham Flash
Jesse Haines
Frankie Frisch
St. Louis Cardinals
Larl Hubbell
Frisch
Giants
Medwick-Dean
Joe
Ducky Wuceky
Medwick
Dizzy Dean
Dizzy
Boston
Rosemont Cubs Sweep Weekend Wins In West State League
Rosemont Cubs opened with a 13 to 0 rout of the Clarksburg Generals and followed by overpowering Philippi league leaders at Rosemont park. A large crowd from Grafton witnessed the shutout as Rosemont built an early eight run lead. Bowlesburg Clarksburg rainout and Belington Grafton halted due to wet grounds.
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Rosont Cubs
Clarksburg Generals
Philippi
Bros
Grafton
Rosemont Park
Rosemont
Acro
Clarksburg
Belington
Owens Starts Real Training For Berkeley Meet
In Los Angeles Jesse Owens trains intensely after four wins over USC, expressing disappointment at not breaking world records. UC team U.S.C. beat the Trojans 9 to 6 as Owens Alaska won the 100 yards in 8.7 seconds, and he nearly matched the world mark in several events ahead of the IC A.A.A. championships and the Berkeley national collegiate title showdown.
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Los Angeles
Jesse Owens
Berkeley
Owens
Southern California
U.S. C
Seven crews in big race at Poughkeepsie regatta
The Hudson regatta draws seven college eight crews led by California's Golden Bears with Navy as strong challenger. Gene Berkenkamp steers Cal in the dusk, aiming to repeat last year's win while Buck Walsh's Navy hopes for an upset with Joe Hood on stroke and Rusty Callow praising Lloyd Saxton's best ever crew.
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Poughkeepsie
Hudson
Ebright
California
Golden Bears
Hudsons
Columbia
Navy
Bears
Gene Berkenkamp
Buck Walsh
Joe Hood
Pennsylvania
Rusty Callow
Quakers
Lloyd Saxton
Hurdler Sets Fast Times Before Sentinel Ad
Timers clocked the hurdler at 20.7 seconds and he beat Norman Hall in the 220 yard hurdles with 23.1 seconds. This marks a swift performance as the joint world record holder advances in the event.
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Cccora
Norman Hall
Harder Nears Hall of Fame With Near-Perfect Start
Melvin Harder dazzled in ten major league appearances as the Indians swept two from the Red Sox. He allowed only one hit and four walks in a 4 0 win, then backed a 9 3 victory. Cleveland trimmed Detroit's lead to a half game while the Yankees and White Sox had rainouts. In the National League, Hubbell led the Giants to a 7 3 win over St Louis as Pittsburgh fell to Philadelphia 12 3. Cincinnati and Boston split in doubleheaders.
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Associated Press
Melvin Harder
Cleveland
Harder
Indians
Red Sox
Bing Miller
Bill Knickerbocker
Hale
Sox
Lefty Grove
Detroit
Tigers
Athletics
Yankees
White Sox
Senators
Browns
Washington
Giants
Carl Hubbell
St. Louis
Cards
Pirates
Pittsburgh
John Pezzullo
Phillies
Boston
Cincinnati
Reds
Braves
Philippi Wins Exciting Battle From Belington
Philippi defeats Belington 4 to 3 at Belington park on June 17 to extend their win streak in the State Baseball League. Ratliff leads Philippi with three hits and the decisive run in the ninth while Slaughter coaches the team. Hershman tops Belington with three hits including a double.
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Slaughter
Hershman
Belington
Philippi
Lovelock Breaks Four Minute Mile Dream in Princeton Duel
New Zealand’s Lovelock, a curly haired Briton, clocked 4:07.6 in a tussle with Benny Bonthron and Glenn Cunningham at Princeton’s second annual invitation meet. Cunningham faded and Bonthron edged to second as 35,000 spectators saw a race that kept alive the dream of a sub four minute mile.
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New York
America
Ce Sam
New Zealand
Lovelock
Princeton
London
Glenn Cunning
Tiger
Borthron
Cunningham
Cuningham
Bull Bonthron
Benny
Bonthron
Germany and Czechs Clash for Davis Cup Semifinal
Berlin June 17 Germany and Czechoslovakia meet to decide who faces the United States in the inter zone playoff. Germany swept two singles to oust Australia while Czechs claimed the doubles to eliminate South Africa. Germany favored to beat the Czechs and meet the United States for the challenge round against Britain.
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Berlin
Germany
Czechslovakia
United States
Australia
South Africa
Kostka Delivers Game Winning Single In Extra Innings
Stan Kostka, famed for his college ball at Minnesota, broke the tie with a single in the tenth inning to give Dayton a 3-2 win over Zanesville in a Middle Atlantic League Sunday game. The Greys scored early, Wolff of the Ducks held them scoreless late, and standings show Johnstown slipping to third behind Huntington and Zanesville. A doubleheader between Charleston and Akron is set for tonight with several teams rotating in the standings.
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Associated Press
Stan Kostka
Minnesota
Kostka
Dayton
Zanesville
Greys
Wolff
Ducks
Johnstown
Beckley
Huntington
Zanesvilke
Charleston
Akron
Portsmouth
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Charles G
Corbin
Grafton Banking & Trust Co
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West 49Th Street
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Tommy Furlong
West 39Th Street
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Epi Wade Eee
Jack Dempsey
Jes Willard
Toledo
Patronize Sentinel
Hall OF Fame
Dinky
By Jack T
Wtae Weste
Waoopie
Schang
Slovakia
Dayton Ducks
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