Braddock to Challenge Loughran For Light Heavy Title Fight
New Jersey boxer James J. Braddock challenging champion Tommy Loughran in a 15 round light heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium. The event, a charity show for the Daughters of Jacob hospital fund, draws about 25 000 spectators with gate around 100000 dollars. Braddock relies on a powerful right hand against Loughran's superior boxing skill in a clash billed as decisive for the crown.
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Dazzy Vance Shirt Psyche Helps Pitching
NADY CATES JR discusses how confidence and psychology aid baseball, focusing on Dazzy Vance who, despite neuritis, relies on head games and a single shirt with a flapping sleeve that distracted hitters. The anecdote notes the shirt's impact on rival teams and Vance's mindset.
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Wilsons Famous Charge on Dugout Recorded
Ray Kolp taunted Hack Wilson before his costly charge at the Reds dugout. Wilson, fined 195 and suspended three days, prompted a league inquiry led by John A Heydler. Reds manager Jack Hendricks warned of more excitement when the Cubs visit.
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Ump Steamboat Johnson Carries Valuables On Field
Atlanta July 18 AP recounts Steamboat Johnson an SA umpire who says he always takes money and jewelry to the field for safety after a Des Moines Fourth of July arrest near the ballpark. He recalls a jail stay and police protection as fans tossed bottles while he worked the game.
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Knoxville and Columbia Fall in Southern Association Play
Knoxville and Columbia lost in Atlanta yesterday as the Macon Peaches beat Greenville 5 to 3 and Asheville defeated Columbia 6 to 2. The Charlotte Bees downed Knoxville 9 to 6 after six innings, while Spartanburg beat Augusta 6 to 4 in a high scoring affair.
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Fights last night in New York feature Campolo victory
Vittorio Campolo of Argentina defeated Arthur De Kuh of Italy by points. Jack Roper of Mississippi outpointed Lee Williams of New York. Roy Wallace of Indianapolis outpointed Dave Ingram of New York.
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Many Champs Meet In Open Golf Tourney
New York July 18. A battle of champions opens the 22nd metropolitan open golf championship at the Lido course. Defending champion Tommy Armour faces four former champions Mike Brady Gene Sarazen MacDonald Smith and Johnny Farrell along with other top pros. Amateurs George Voigt Eddie Held and Eddie Briggs join a strong field.
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Fitzpatrick Leads Tobacconists in One Hit Victory
Greenville pitcher Fitzpatrick held Goldsboro to one hit as the Tobacconists won 6 to 3. The Highlanders scored late but could not solve Gill, while Withrow subdued the Buccaneers and Rocky Mount defeated Fayetteville 7 to 2.
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Pennant Raised as Bulls Beat Twins in 9-3 Game
In Winston-Salem on July 18 the Bulls defeated the Twin 9 to 3 after a pitchers' duel between Reid and Sullivan. The pennant for the 1928 Piedmont league was raised before the game with officials including W. G. Bramham and Dr. L. S. Booker in attendance.
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McLeod a Veteran Of 27 Open Championships
Fred Mc Leod, a respected Scottish golfer, is noted as having played in every national open championship for the last 27 years. He stands out among 150 competitors as the most seasoned veteran in the recent open tournament.
Salisbury Col onials edge Patriots in ten inning thriller
Salisbury Col onials defeated the league leaders the Patriots 7 to 5 in ten innings yesterday afternoon. Gallaghers single drove Dyer home for the decisive run after two out in the tenth. Salem players attributed the rally to timely hits and a strong late defense.
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Abolish Love Opinion Sparks Tennis Scoring Debate
Frank T. Anderson, a prominent New York lawyer, launches a campaign in Tennis forum to remove the term love from tennis scoring. He argues the word is sentimental and stunts the game’s appeal to youth, calling for zero to be used instead.
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Stingy Mike De Macchio Shuts Out Manhattan College
Rutgers pitcher Stingy Mike De Macchio threw a no hit no run game against Manhattan College, striking out 11 and walking one batter. The dominant performance kept Manhattan off the scoreboard as Rutgers held on for the win.
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Major League Leaders Summary of 1930s Stats
A compact snapshot of top season leaders with teams and figures across batting pitching and fielding. Notable entries include Ott Giants leading runs batted in 94 and runs 5, Manush Browns with 137 hits, and Grove Athletics pitching 35 wins in a season with 2 losses.
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Surf-Board Polo Joins Waikiki Water Sports Scene
Waikiki welcomes surf-board polo as a novel water sport with players on boards using mallets to move a ball toward goals. The activity blends surfing and polo during sunny beach days attracting tourists and locals seeking novel recreation.
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