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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1937
Page
8
A round by round account of the heavyweight clash between Braddock and Louis. The frenetic action details Braddock’s early flurries and Louis’s counterpunches, including multiple knockdowns, cuts, and an eventual knockout as Louis sinks Braddock in the final round. Strong names Braddock and Louis dominate a chaotic bout with intense exchanges and bleeding.
Blubber Malone started for the Yankees and blanked the Browns through five hits as New York built an early lead in a 6 to 5 victory. Sam West homered for the Browns, while the Browns rallied with errors and late runs but could not overtake the Yankees who used a strong 9 inning effort to seal the win.
Medwick of the Cardinals and Gehrig of the Yankees, two top batting leaders, went hitless as yesterday’s games reshaped the race. The leaders list shows Medwick with 417, Gehrig at 379, while other key figures like Hassett and Vaughan hover in the early top ranks.
In San Diego the Pacific Coast League game featured Cronin Chaplin and Datore among San Diego players against Oakland with Barry Gibson Willer Taras Hald Oda and Rarmona in action. Key San Francisco entries included Barrett, Cernandes, Lizard, Woodill, and Monga. Other noted names include Nicholas, Spring, Seata, Murray, and Francis with a 4064 attendance.
St Louis game sees Luke Hamlin handcuff the Cardinals with four hits as the Brooklyn Dodgers won a tight duel to extend their series lead. Hamlin previously shut down the Gas House Gang with three safeties in a prior St Louis appearance.
A reported statement from a Chicagoland Music festival informant notes a high school glee club member lacked a vote after changes. The piece urges a woman to speak to her husband about approving a new summer outfit and choosing it from a local store.
Detroit promoter Jack Kearns announced an offer of 400000 to defend Joe Louis against Max Schmeling in Detroit this September with Schmeling to receive 200000. The report notes Louis’s recent victory over Braddock and includes conflicting, garbled text about other boxing results and drownings.
East Helena will play a string of state league games over six of the next seven days. The schedule starts with road games, includes home dates with Anaconda and Dillon, and features a midweek Missoula rematch after a busy start to the campaign led by Red Rigler.
The American Legion junior baseball team routed Salt members of Lewis and Claris post No 2 15 to 2 at Legion Park last night after two earlier close games. Players Morgan and Alepttieched for the youngsters while Dyksra and Austhrl hurled for the old timers Hoffman and Alan Holtum led the adults with a triple and Matti Hoffman added a home run for the juniors Alka blasted a home run for the juniors as Vanderpool survived.
East Helena Funlers blanked Helena Merchants 1 0 to clinch top spot in the Airpore League. Day, Smelterite right-hander, earned the shutout. Score line shows Helena 600 000 0 and Merchants 623 000 x 5. Umpire Mitra Krlamin.
C T T McMillan, a leading starter in horse racing, to feature at a seven day meet sponsored by the Montana Exhibitions company starting July 10 at the fairgrounds. He brings years of turf experience and will oversee reliable starts amid expectations of fair and safe gate action for each horse.
Crab Orchard defeated Anderson Clothing 4 0 to 2 1 in a spectacle watched by about 309 fans the season’s largest crowd. Crab Orchard built a 4 0 lead in the first two innings and held on with sharp defense as Anderson, still lead leaders, faltered. Morley Wolverton Hubert pitched for Crab Orchard with Day and Strong for Anderson. Tommy Meredith made two shoestring catches, while Bob Ford made a notable line drive catch. Anderson committed six errors to Crab Orchard’s four. Crab Orchard had 10 hits to Anderson’s four.
Large crowd gathers in front of The Independent office to hear a boxing match announced round by round. Braddock supporters appear, with many others present as Gus Bruner provides the lively play by play. Weather clouds and rain fail to dampen the mood amid busy traffic control.
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