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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1932
Page
7
Jack Sharkey won the world heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden in a 15 round bout against Max Schmeling. The decision split among judges and fans, with Sharkey employing a defensive strategy and consistent jabs to outpoint Schmeling, whose late rally failed to swing the verdict.
The article profiles Rube Walberg as a volatile left hander with courage who shines when the team trails, recounts his clashes with Connie Mack and Mickey Cochrane, notes McGraw’s failed bid to acquire him, and previews the National Open start at Flushing Meadow Club with expectations of a 250 to win on a tough 6815 yard course.
New York report says heavyweight contender Joe Jacobs alleged a month long plot to rob Max Schmeling of the title. He claimed he warned reporters that Schmeling would not leave the dressing room if a certain referee officiated. He criticized Boxing Commission for denying a square deal and named referee Gunboat Smith as involved.
Berlin reports Max Schmeling's mother still views him as heavyweight champion after his loss to Jack Sharkey. She listened to the radio description and believes the decision was unfair, saying Max deserved at least a draw and appeared to win by a good margin.
Baseball leaders by league include P Waner Pirates batting .380 with 31 doubles and 19 home runs 95 hits and 72 runs Klein Phillies leads in runs batted in 62 and 61 for Hurst Phillies. Herman Reds tops triples with 11 and Klein 10. pitchers Swetonic Pirates 81 wins Betts Braves 71. American League leaders Foxx Athletics hits 91 runs batted in 7 home runs 27 while Ruth Yankees 68 runs 21 home runs and 8 stolen bases pace others. Gomez Yankees 13 wins 1 loss leading pitching.
New York critics from major papers condemned the two to one decision giving Jack Sharkey over Max Schmeling. They argued Schmeling deserved the win for steady aggression, accuracy, and a relentless finish, with some predicting a draw. Additional note mentions Olympic trials in Chicago with Jim Bausch and Wilson Charles leading the field.
A review of past tennis moments notes Henri Cochet losing to Nigel Sharpe in the first day of Whirbdlecor, five years ago Helen Wills and teammates dominating Wimbledon, and ten years ago Gorham Leverette’s second White Sox shutout against Cleveland 3 to 0.
Reno, June 32. Leonard Sacks, Dempsey's business manager, offered 100000 dollars for a bout pitting new heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey against the Baer Levinsky winner. Negotiations to start immediately with a possible Labor Day staging in view.
Jack Sharkey of Boston defeated world heavyweight champion Max Schmeling in a key bout. Other results included Charlie Retzlaff beating Hans Bierke, Leon Barba defeating Jerry Pavelli, James J. Braddock defeating Vincrnt Parrillo, and Young Sagglor and Steve O'Malley recording wins. Olympic Decathlon trials at Dyche Stadium featured Sammy Kid Slaughter edging Ray Tramblie.
Jerome Herman Dean, eccentric right hander of the St Louis Cardinals, quit the team but returned to beat the New York Giants with six hits in a 1-0 win. Mean blanked the Giants eight innings before a ninth inning rally. Cubs rout Phillies as Braves fall to Cincinnati. Pred Ueimach homered and drove in three for Brooklyn in a 9-2 win. Yonkers beat St Louis 8-1 on Chad Kimsey balk, Gehrig hits 15th homer, Athletics manage six hits in 3-1 loss. Detroit tops Boston 4-2 on pinch triple, Washington wins 8-3.
Republican voters join a campaign push supporting Curtis J Quimby for prosecuting attorney. The item notes party backing and urges turnout, highlighting Quimby as the candidate aligned with party priorities and local legal reform.
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