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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1937

Page

7

Take 15th Straight as Tharps blank Crookshanks

The Tharp Brothers won their 15th consecutive softball league game, beating Crookshanks 51 at Lincoln Park. Al Brown allowed four hits as Crookshanks built early threats but errors and balls in play doomed them. Tharps drove in three runs in the third.

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Louis Braddock Schmeling saga lingers in boxing notes

In Kenosha a sports roundup outlines Joe Louis readiness and plans for a September Schmeling bout after a strong drill with Braddock seen as likely next foe. Also notes Cubs’ All Star chatter, Marquette football, Tex Christian’s Cotton Bowl heroics, and Dizzy Dean trade rumors amid a busy sports week.

Boxing Results From Various Cities Highlight Card Deliveries

The report lists multiple boxing results by city including New York Philadelphia Chicago Denver Los Angeles with bouts featuring Harry Balsamo Benny Bass Alabama Kid Henry Armstrong and others. Outcomes include knockouts stoppages and a draw across a scattered set of matches with weights and locales noted.

Assochatee Press New York Harry Balsamo Jimmy Belmont Pittsburgh Philadelphia John Henry Lewis Phoenix Ariz al Ettore Benny Bass Wee Cross Chicago Les Morvis Milwaukee Harry Booker Honeyboy Jones Vince Dundee Newark Denver Alabama Columbus George Nichols Buffalo Los Angeles Henry Armstrong Jackie Carter

Wrestling Results From Last Night Across Cities

AP wrestling results show multiple bouts with weights and outcomes. In Hazleton Joe Cox of Kansas City defeated Eli Fischer of New York in 23 minutes. Minneapolis saw Dean Detton of Salt Lake City beat Otto Kuss of Pine City in one fall. Indianapolis hosted Everett Marshall of La Junta defeating Juan Humberto of Mexico City in one fall. San Diego featured Mountain Dean of New York besting Harry Kruiskamp of Cleveland in one fall, though Kruiskamp was penalized for an early tackle.

Associated Press Hazleton Joe Cox Kansas City Eli Fischer New York Minneapolis Dean Detton Salt Lake City Otto Kuss Pine City Minn Indianapolis Everett Marshall la Junta Colo Juan Humberto Mexico City San Diego Mountain Dean Harry Kruiskamp Cleveland Kruiskamp Bell

Braddock in Self Bowed, Ready for Louis Clash

United Press reports from Grand Beach Michigan as James Braddock trains for the world heavyweight title defense against Joe Louis in Chicago. Braddock appears fit and focused while a self scout notes his late dieting and steady demeanor. A rumored defense to Louis left hook circulates as pre fight coverage continues.

Henry McLemore United Press Grand Beach Mich James Waller Braddock Joe Dark Angel Black Lightning Louis Comiskey Park Chicago James Waller Braddock Montana

Ruffing Hurled His Sixth Victory In 3 0 Shutout

Rufus the Red was dominant as Ruppert Rifles swept past Cleveland 3-0 for Ruffing's sixth win and his second straight shutout. The Pirates beat the Giants 7-9 sending Hubbell to the showers, while Chicago rose to the top with Clay Bryant's 5-4 relief win over St Louis.

Billioni Associated Press Charley Bulling Jacob Ruppert Yankees Puus Achilles Nokomis Rufus the Red Ruppert Rifles Ruffing Cleveland Indians Bucs Giants Bill Terry Pittsburgh Carl Hubbell New Yorkers Cubs Verry Frank Gabler Cash Boston Bees Wally Berger Clay Bryant Tex Carleton Bees Chicago Bryant Pirates Hubbell Dodgers Yanks Indians Tigers Senators White Sox Lefty Grove Red Sox Browns Athletics Cardinals Phil Waite Hoyt Brooklyn Reds Johnny Vander Meer AL Hollingsworth

Sports Mirror highlights from past years and players

Today a year ago Zell Eaton, a rookie pro, shot 66 for a 139 total in a 36 hole Open. Rollie Hemsley, Brown's ace catcher, was fined for breaking training. Three years ago Cunningham set a 4:05.7 mile world mark, beating Bonthron by 40 yards at Princeton. Five years ago Earnshaw ended a long skid by defeating the Browns 5 1.

Zell Eaton Rollie Hemsley Brown Gionn Cunningham Bill Bonthron Princeton George Earnshaw Browns

Roosevelt to pitch in All Star game on July 7

Washington owner Clark Griffith says President Roosevelt will pitch the opening ball in the All Star game here on July 7. The 20 year major league veteran turned reliable starter since 1933 is set to face top batters, with Roosevelt already warming his arm for the big moment.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Clark Griffith Washington Senators Roosevelt Griffith

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching 1941

National and American League leaders report strong performances by Medwick, Vaughan and Greenberg. Highlights include Medwick leading NL batting with 403, Greenberg driving in 58 RBIs in the AL, and pitching prowess shown by Bryant and Shoun.

Associated Press Meddwick Cardinals Vaughan Pirates Galan Cubs Medwick Demarce Brack Dodgers Handley Kampoths Reds Bartell Giants J. Martin Bryant Shoun

Joe Louis plans quick knockout of Braddock on June 22

Kenosha Wisconsin June 16 The Bomber Joe Louis top strategy to KO James Braddock on June 22 with Braddock considered tired of boxing and retirement rumors swirl. Louis delays retirement only to chase championship glory while managers refuse comment. Braddock rests at Grand Beach Michigan amid a wobbling training routine and unimpressive drills.

Eddie Brietz Kenosha Wis Joe Louis Joe Jimmy Braddock Pompton Lakes N. J Max Schmeling Louis Max Bear Steve Snider United Press James d. Braddock Braddock Max Sehmeling Julian Black John Roxborough Dyties Ste Victor Dlouis Black Grand Beach Mich Jim Braddock Max Roesch Henry Cooper Charley Magsera Jack McCarthy

Rhoades Re elected President Of Railway Mail Group

Charles B. Rhoades of Kansas City was reelected president of the seventh division of the Railway Mail association at its biennial election held yesterday in Kansas City.

Rhoades Kansas City Charles B. Rhoades Railway Mail Association

Baseball Scores and Sums From June 16 Games

Baseball results from major and American Association leagues list multiple doubleheaders night games. Key matchups include MacFaydon versus Lee in Chicago, Smith versus Blanton in New York, Passeau versus Warneke in Philadelphia, Henshaw versus Grissom in Brooklyn, Gatehouse versus Games in Cleveland, Wade versus Ferrell in Detroit, Whitehead versus Newsom in Chicago at Boston, Knolt and Kelley in St. Louis versus Philadelphia. Final tallies show New York 11 over Cincinnati 4, St Louis 13 over Philadelphia 4, Detroit 8 over Washington in 15 innings, with several other games noted and two-game sets in Kansas City. Audrey Lucie Thompson dies from burns after an explosion in Adrian.

Chicago New York St. Louis Tents Pittsburghy Brooklyn Ae Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati MacFaydon Lee Pittsburgh Smith Blanton St. Louise Passeau Warneke Brooklyn Henshaw Grissom Cleveland Detroit Washington Wade Ferrell Whitehead Newsom Knolt Ye Kelley American Association Toledo Minneapolis St. Paul Columbus Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City

Justice Offers Court Primer in Phoenix Trial Fear

Phoenix judge Roward C. Speakman says fear of testifying in court is groundless yet perjury in murder trials can merit death. He urges truthfulness, notes witnesses should answer plainly and not stall. He recalls a famous case of witness fright and cites Louisiana’s rail network trivia.

Phoenix Ariz Roward C. Speakman Speakman

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