Braddock’s Brave Battle Ends With Knockout
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis plans frequent defenses after his eighth round KO of James J. Braddock last Tuesday. Promoter Mike Jacobs extends Louis's contract for up to four fights a year with options for a Louis Schmeling bout in September. Braddock returns to New Jersey, battered but hopeful of more work, while Louis eyes Detroit and bids for top challengers.
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Max Baer
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Tommy Thomas
Jimmy Braddock
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Comiskey Park
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Hubbell Back In Win Rank as Giants Top Cubs
Carl Hubbell earned his ninth win of the season in a 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Giants hitters supported him with Berger’s first Giant homer, Sam Leslie’s RBI trio, and Mel Ott’s twelfth homer as New York widened a three-way NL race with the Cardinals and Cubs. Dodgers stopper Dizzy Dean and others kept pace in a day of tight pennant chase action across the league.
Folio set for big welterweight clash in Detroit bout
Johnny Folio the West Virginia welterweight champion signs to fight Irish Bob Turner of Richmond in Detroit at Carmichael Auditorium on Wednesday night June 30. Folio, underdog, seeks upset as Turner carries three to one odds. Sheppard plans a strong preliminary card to boost crowd.
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Ralph Chong
New York
Jimmy Jones
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Wrestling Results From Multiple Cities Last Night
MONATEAL Danno O Mahoney of Ireland won on default after George Clarke withdrew with a back injury in the match. In Long Branch John Swenski of Lynn threw Sid Marcus of New York City in 11 minutes 54 seconds. Yvon Robert of Montreal defeated Billy Bartush of Chicago in Springfield by straight falls. Red Berry of Pittsburgh beat Jimmy Lott of Birmingham in Oklahoma City in three falls. Lon Chaney of Indianapolis defeated Mike Kilonis of Chicago in three falls with weights unavailable. In Los Angeles Dean Detton of Salt Lake City drew with Vincent Lopez of Los Angeles, each winning one fall and both injured while seeking the deciding fall.
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Ireland
George Clarke
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Long Branch
N. J
John Swenski
Lynn
Mass
Sid Marcus
New York City
Springfield
Yvon Robert
Montreal
Billy Bartush
Chicago
Oklahoma City
Red Berry
Pittsburgh
Kas
Jimmy Lott
Birmingham
Ala
Lon Chaney
Indianapolis
Mike Kilonis
Los Angeles
Dean Detton
Salt Lake City
Drew
Vincent Lopez
Yale Harvard Race Friday in New London
Alumni and fans gathered in New London for the Yale Harvard regatta on the Thames. Yale varsity and Harvard eight prepare for a four mile upstream race at 6 15 p m with undercard races for freshmen and junior varsity crews earlier in the day. Harvard has beaten Navy and defeated Princeton Cornell Rutgers and Penn this season while Yale has beaten Columbia Penn Cornell and Princeton.
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Giant Jack Torrance Stops Pekunis In Jersey Bout
In Elizabeth NJ on June 24 giant Jack Torrance of Louisiana won a one round knockout over Al Pekunis of Elizabethport after a lengthy slugfest. Pekunis floored Torrance early, but Torrance rose and after disputed fouls and multiple five minute rests finished Pekunis with a knockout in the final sequence.
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Budge Faces Tough Foe In All England Tourney
Wimbledon match report shows Don Budge paired against Christian Boussus as he pursues the All England title. Budge previously beat England’s George Hughes 6 2 6 2 6 2, while fellow Americans Grant Mako and Parker face English opponents in the tournament.
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Bryan
Bitsy) Grant
E. R. Avery
Gene Mako
F. H. D Wilde
Frankie Parker
M. D. Delaford
Tennis Loop Half Closed In West Virginia League
The northern West Virginia tennis league suspends operations for the state closed tournament and a holiday weekend, halting play until July 11. Standings show Wheeling with five wins, followed by Sistersville, Parkersburg, Fairmont, Clarksburg, and Philippi. Frances Grimes from Morgantown earns praise for representing the Washington DC district in the Hearst Grand National amateur tournament, with a path to New York and Los Angeles finals after her Pittsburgh graduation.
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Wheeling
Sistersville
Parkersburg
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Philippi
New York
Fights Last Night Boxing Bouts Across Cities
Washington fight saw Joey Archi bald stop Nicky in Brooklyn as Paul Pirrone in Cleveland Anson Green and John Bonito in New York pitched decisions. Bernie Friedkin defeated Jimmy Lancaster in New York while Tony Dupre drew with Tony Costa in Woonsocket New Hampshire.
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Joey Archibald
Providence
R. T
Nicky
Jerome
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Paul Pirrone
Cleveland
Anson Green
Pittsburgh
New York
Johnny Bonito
Phil Siriani
Bernie Friedkin
Jimmy Lancaster
Wilmington
Del
Thrill Circus Show Sunday at Clarksburg Fairgrounds
Flash Williams and the Death Defiers headline a sensational program at Norwood Park fairgrounds. Balloon busting, a five mile Australian pursuit, a 75 foot leap through a burning wall, a head on car collision stunt, and a double car rollover highlight the show with gates opening 1 p.m. and performances at 2 30 p.m.
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Norwood Park Fairgrounds
Clarksburg
Blash Williams
Mellsbourne
Bengals Take League Lead in Mountain State Baseball
The Beckley Bengals surged to the top of the Mountain State league after defeating Logan while Welch fell 8-6 to Huntington Bees, dropping Welch to second place by a slim margin. The Bengals improved to 27 wins against 12 losses, while the Miners stood at 26. Logan Kitler endured a rough first inning with eight hits as four Bengal runners scored.
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Mountain State Baseball League
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Welch
Huntington Bees
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Miners
Shipe
Logan Kitler
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Huntington
Bees Rally Past Miners in 25-Hit Game Across Parks
Bluefield defeated Williamson 10-2 as Ben Gardner held the mound with five hits allowed. The Bees piled 13 of the 25 total hits and led after the early innings. Remaining games are rescheduled in Bluefield Logan Beckley and Welch.
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Beckley
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Vets and Youth Clash in 37th Trans-Miss Golf Meet
In Denver the 37th trans-Mississippi golf tournament sees veterans like Jaon Dawson Jimmy Manion Eddie Held Gus Moreland Frank J English face rising talents including Rynolds Smith Harry Godd Ed Kingsley and Walter Blegins as 32 players compete in 18 hole rounds. Dawson edged Bob Concliff Jr to advance and faces Joseph Hodges in the next round.
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Maskie Warriors
Jaon Dawson
Chicago
Jimmy Manion
Eddie Held
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Gus Moreland
Peoria
Til
Frank J. English
Rynolds Smith
Dallas
Harry Godd
Ed C. Kingsley
Salt Lake City
Walter Blegins
Kansas City
Dawson
Bob Concliff,Jr
Oklahoma City
Joseph Hodges
Yesterday's Stars Lead Scoring Highlights Across Leagues
Jack Wilson and Moe Berg led the Red Sox to a 6-5 win over the Tigers with nine strikeouts and Berg adding three hits. Hugh Mulcahy shut out the Reds for four hits in a 4-0 Phillies win. Al Todd and Paul Waner helped the Pirates pummel the Bees 8-5 with half the team's hits. Dizzy Dean and Van Mungo sparked a 3-2 Cards victory with a tying run and seven strikeouts. Sam Leslie homered and singled as the Giants beat the Cubs 8-4. Mike Grieveh and Luke Appeling supplied two homers in a 2-0 White Sox shutout of the Athletics.
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Moe Berg
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Tigers
Sox
Hugh Mulcahy
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Reds
al Todd
Paul Waner
Pirates
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Dizzy Dean
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Dodgers
Pirates Still Favored Despite Early Slump in National League
Pittsburgh sports column notes the Pirates remain favored to conted in the National League despite a slower start. It highlights coach Jock Sutherland’s concerns about depth at Pitt and mentions Duke and Duquesne competition, with references to Jorge Brescia and boxing tangent. The piece surveys local sentiment, comparing Chicago Giants and Pittsburgh expectations as the Pirates aim for a strong stretch.
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Panthers
Pirates
Pitt
Jock Sutherland
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Duquesnes
Jorge Bresica
Terrymen
Mike Jacobs Dominates Ringside Seats Battle and Promoter Ploy
The piece notes ringside seats selling at 27.50 each outpacing 6 and 8 dollar sections, with Mike Jacobs unable to explain the pattern. Agent Michael Strauss Jacobs holds contracts with Seiwaeling Braddock and Louis, pulling strings as fighters concede.
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How They Stand National and American Leagues
Baseball standings recap with yesterday results for the National League and American League. Highlights include Pittsburgh 8 Boston 5 and New York 8 Chicago 4 in the NL, while in the AL Chicago 2 Philadelphia 0 and Washington 14 Cleveland 5 standouts. Today's scheduled games feature matchups such as New York at Chicago and Brooklyn at St. Louis with noted pitcher pairings.
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Road check in Barbour County inspects 257 vehicles
Philippi section officers conducted a state route 250 road check near Dartmoor in Barbour county. 257 motor vehicles were inspected with 229 passing. Two arrests were made for bad brakes and improper licenses. Seventeen light corrections were issued and nine drivers received warnings.
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Forty Seek Licenses To Practice in This State
Charleston reports State Health Commissioner A E McClue says the public health council will examine 40 applicants for licenses to practice medicine at Fairmont. July 12 notes that 30 persons applied for reciprocal licenses. Mussolini has an imitator in Australia. Shirley Jeffries, normally holding six cabinet posts, held eight while the Premier and Chief Secretary attended the Coronation. Australia is supposed to be a democracy.
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A. E ‘McClue
Public Health Council
Fairmont
Mussolini
Australia
Shirley Jeffries
BICYCLE SALES AND SERVICE PROMOTED
A local shop advertises a large selection of bicycles in all sizes and makes. It emphasizes affordable prices and built in quality. The note promises service and proclaims expertise in bicycles.
Barbour County Farm Picnic Planned at Four-H Camp
Pi cnic at Sugar Creek county Four-H camp in Barbour County will host hundreds of families on Saturday June 26 starting at 10 a.m. County Agent J Carney Boggess notes a camp cookery demonstration by Miss Margaret Law of Romney plus addresses singing recreation and demonstrations. Sponsored annually by the Farm Bureau and Farm Women's Bureau.
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Sugar Creek
J. Carney Boggess
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