Braddock Ends Ring Career After Long Championship Run
Pie Jim Braddock former world heavyweight champion and comeback hopeful announced retirement from boxing in New York. He cited wishing to provide for his wife and children and plans to pursue another business venture while remaining connected to boxing through manager Joe Gould. Braddock rose from Jersey City dock work to heavyweight champion after beating Max Baer in 1935, enduring a famous career and known as the Cinderella Man. The move ends his active ring tenure though he will aid Gould and pursue new business endeavors.
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Chapman Is Good Diamond Prospect
Sam Chapman, California's All-America halfback, appears a strong baseball prospect with speed and a weak-armed outfield style. Veterans praise his college hitting talent, and scouts note his potential to excel in pro baseball despite football fame.
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Joe Corbett First Holdout in Baseball History
AP report from San Francisco outlines Joe Corbett as the first holdout in baseball. It notes boxing influence on strategy, mentions salary demands by Baltimore Orioles pitcher Joe Corbett, and his subsequent departure to minor league play while rejecting rejoining the Orioles.
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Shorter Bobbies Accepted as London Police Grow
London authorities seek more policemen and consider lower minimum height requirements to expand the force. City officials report manpower shortages and note public safety needs across districts as recruitment efforts intensify.
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Tiger Catcher Is Most Sensational Tiger Catcher Is Most Sensational
Rudy Presto Yer, debuting as Detroit Tigers catcher in August, hits 18 homers in one month, surpassing Babe Ruth's 17 in 1927. Narrative traces his career path from outfield and pitching ambitions to catching, with moves through Knoxville, Beaumont, Mil, and Walter clubs, ending with infield reserve status before Detroit.
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Calling the Cagers Weekend Games Preview
A garbled write up lists upcoming basketball games with teams and venues including Columbus, Preset Wediwedis, Blivins, Wallievalle and Nuw. The report mentions police commissioner offering limited numbers and a note on participants described as physically developed with certain education traits.
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Substitutes Multiply In Modern Cage Game
The article surveys basketball’s rapid pace with frequent substitutions, noting faster play after removing the center jump. It highlights star players and teams adapting to the tempo, discusses stamina over skill, and cites medical comments on player heart rates while urging depth in rosters to counter fatigue.
Washington Redskins Triumph Over All-Stars in Houston
Washington Redskins edged All-Stars in a high scoring display in Houston. The game featured a 74 yard punt return for a touchdown by CHIL Battles and a standout performance by Sunny Baugh who contributed a key play and direction as the Redskins coasted to victory.
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New Grid Players for U. of A. Team
Coach Fred C Thomsen announced Monday two junior college and three high school players joined the University of Arkansas for the second semester. Harald Callahan, Walnut Fullback. Hugh Hope, End. Percy Ramsey, End. Rolly Simmons, Texarkana College Tackle. James Temple, Warren End. James Kelly, Warren End. Charles Starr, Clare Junie Ofelo Junior College enrollee.
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Bodcaw Wins Tri-County Meet In Prescott Basketball
Bodcaw defeated Prescott 59 to 42 Saturday night to claim the tri-county tournament title. Laneburg finished third by beating Blevins 42 to 28. All tournament picks named include Butler, Bodeaw, Green, Simpson, Willisville, Williamson, and others from Prescott, Laneburg, and Blevins.
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All Stars Take Lead Before Late TD Drive
A 30 yard pass to Riley Smith set up another score as Don Irwin plunged in from the one yard line. Tillie Manton, ex Texas Christian back, kicked an 38 yard goal giving the All-Stars their only lead in the game.
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Giants Holdouts Fight For 1937 Salary Figures
Gus Mancuso and Joe Moore, both Giants players, vow to hold out over contract terms as they contest salary cuts. Mancuso, who earned about 12500 last year, insists on the 1937 figure, while Moore says the same for 1937. Camberti plans to hash out terms soon.
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School Days Open As Orlando Baseball School Hopes
Joe Stripp runs a baseball school in Orlando Florida as 45 youngsters seek scouts. Kneeling in photo are Van Lingle Mungo Stripp and Joe Tinker amid batting practice. Simpp and Tinser are noted to be from Orlando.
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SMU Coach Criticizes Eastern Officials
Whitey Baccus in his first season as SMU coach returns to Texas with comments on eastern basketball. He faults excess contact and overemphasis on passing, notes players take shots from anywhere, and argues defenses, zone changes disrupt his screening plan. He also contends eastern referees permit too much personal contact.
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Notre Dame Captain Withdraws From University
South Bend Ind Alec Shelogg captain elect of the 1938 Notre Dame football team has withdrawn from the university and resigned the captaincy over the weekend. He was first string right tackle during the 1937 season. No reason was given and university policy is to withhold comment.
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