Braddock Upsets Baer For Unlikely World Title Win
In Madison Square Garden on June 13 Jimmy Braddock defeated Max Baer by unanimous decision after 15 rounds to become the new heavyweight champion. Referee Johnny McAvoy and two judges preferred Braddock, who endured Baer's attacks and received three rounds deducted from Baer for low punching. Braddock dominated much of the bout with careful lefts and powerful rights, shocking the boxing world.
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Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues
Results from yesterday across American Association and National League show multiple high scoring games. Notable outcomes include Columbus over Louisville 12 to 1 and Chicago defeating Philadelphia 9 to 7. The Yankees beat Cincinnati 7 to 2 while New York also won 8 to 6 over Cincinnati.
Stammers Beats Moody In Kent Championships Semi Final
Katherine Stammers upset Helen Wills Moody in the Kent championships semi final 6-0 in the first set. The match featured strong rallies and Stammers gaining early momentum on a windy London day.
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Katherine Stammers
England
Helen Wills Moody
Bridges To Shoot At Rowe's Record
Tommy Bridges aims at the American League record of 16 straight victories as he rides a nine game win streak after a 3rd defeat earlier this year. He beat the Red Sox with an 8 hit outing and drove in runs aided by Hank Greenberg and Mickey Cochrane. In the National League the Giants gain ground behind Hal Schumacher and Joe Moore hitting leads, while the Pirates and Dodgers drop in the standings after losses to the Braves and Cubs respectively.
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Mickey Cochrane
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Hal Schumacher
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Mel Ott
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Joe Coscarart
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van Mungo
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Brad Dock and Hogan Triumph in Boxing Championship Fights
James J. Brad dock won the world heavyweight title by outpointing Max Maer in New York. Eddie Hogan defeated Jack McCarthy on points in Waterbury. Steve Dudas outpointed Terry Mitchell in Boston. Tony Galento knocked out Anthony Ashrut in Philadelphia. Don Perrin edged Paul Press in New York. Hank Hankinson and opponents fought to a no contest in Akron.
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Waterbury
Conn
Jack McCarthy
Boston
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Tony Galento
Jersey City
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Philadelphia
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Newark
Paul Press
Duluth Minn
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Akron
Ohio
Local Wrestlers Victors at Athens
Two local wrestlers earned wins in Athens last night. Young Standiford light heavyweight defeated Stevedore Smith with a keylock in 31 minutes in the main bout. Jimmy Ringhiser lightweight won a 20 minute decision over Stevedore Smiths younger brother. Standiford advances to Newark next week to face Cleve Welch of Groveport in the semifinal.
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Newark
Cleve Welch
Groveport
Emergency School playground committee meeting announced
A special meeting of the Emergency School playground committee is set for tonight in the Junior High auditorium from six to ten. Speakers include B. E. Hughes Miss Laverty and Miss Hatch from the Ohio Emergency Relief Schools faculty. Public attendance invited.
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Brewers Fifth In Association Race
Eddie Marshall extended his hitting streak to 43 games as the Milwaukee Brewers rose to fifth in the American Association with three straight wins over St. Paul 13 to 1. Roxie Lawson and Toledo knocked Indianapolis out of the lead by beating the Indians 8 to 5. Minneapolis homered its way past Kansas City 14 to 7 to reclaim third, with Leo Norris two homers and Buzz Arlett and Joe Hauser adding one each. Columbus crushed Louisville 12 to 1 in a night game.
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Owens to Compete at Western AAU Meet in San Diego
Jesse Owens, Ohio State track star, will compete in the far western AAU track and field championships in San Diego on June 26 and 27. O. W. Todd, head of the local AAU track committee, announced the news today.
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Fire Chief Nets Croaker From Neuse River
Kinston North Carolina fire chief Junius Gray said he lassoed a one pound croaker after casting into the Neuse River. A tugboat followed as he pulled in the fish, catching it over the back fin on the line.
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Ohio golfers invited to Piqua country club tourney
Central and western Ohio golfers are invited to the Piqua country club seventh annual pro amateur golf tournament on June 17. Dr. D. M. Stahr, chairman of the tournament, announced today.
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Governor Davey Addresses Wilberforce Graduates
Governor Davey told 118 Wilberforce University graduates that bombardment of newspapers fuels self flattering thoughts. He received an honorary doctor of laws degree during the commencement address.
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Davey
Wilberforce University
Young Reds Show Best Youthful Talent Yet
The Cincinnati Red Hose boast the youngest major league roster with Charlie Dressen optimistic about a 1936 pennant. Several proteges debuting this year. Dressen seeks four new players including a first baseman two .300 hitters and a winning pitcher. Fans anticipate a fourth place finish. Alabama Pitts attracts many offers while awaiting Judge Landis’s decision. Umpiring life spans 21 years. thanks to Pop for his baseball league work. Scheduling clashes raise concern over softball and school diamond games needing coordination. Catcher scarcity appears in both leagues with Ucker and Snyder as veterans. Al Adair’s three mask fouls warn aspiring backstops.
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al Adair
Godman Loses To New Straitsville In Narrow Victory
The Godman recreation team suffered its first defeat of the season losing to New Straitsville 5 to 4 at neighboring village grounds. The game featured several ties and a run in the ninth inning to decide it. Godman played without regular shortstop Abe Ewart who broke his right thumb the night before and will be out for weeks. Battery was Bows erman and Geslin.
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Pitts Decision Darkens Case of Pitts at Dark Chicago
In Chicago on June 14 AP reports Judge Landis offered no hint on how he might decide Edwin C. Pitts alias Alabama Pitts. One statement from the baseball commissioner suggested little hope for the former Sing Sing athlete.
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Edwin C
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Pitts
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Night Herons Nest in Harry Beard Farm Rockery
More than 3,000 black crowned night herons inhabit a rockery on Harry Beard's farm near Enon Columbus County June 13 AP report. The site is one of the few breeding places for the species in the country.
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Harry Beard
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Rockefeller Jr. Heads North From Ormond Beach Estate
John D Rockefeller Jr. departed Ormond Beach Florida after an extended stay at his Casements winter home to travel by private car to his Lakewood New Jersey summer estate. The trip marks a quiet seasonal move with no accompanying officials or events reported.
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Fla
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Lakewood
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Marion grocer drowns in Cheboygan water
B. H. Bindley 74 of Marion Ohio president of Bindley Wholesale Grocery Co. fell into 12 feet of water while fishing in Cheboygan Michigan and drowned yesterday.
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B. H. Bindley
Marion, Ohio
Bindley Wholesale Grocery Co
Plans Made For Kenwood Tourney
Ohio's amateur golf championship moves to June 24 29 at Kenwood club Cincinnati using the par 71 layout that hosted the 1933 National Amateur and where George Dunlap Jr won the Ohio title two years ago by 6 and 5. Johnny Fischer set a qualifying record of 142 here.
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Ohio
Kenwood Club
Harold W. Nichols
Ohio Golf Association
George Dunlap, Jr
Maxie Marston
Johnny Fischer
University of Michigan
Wrestling Results From Worcester and Chicago
In Worcester Ed Don George 225 North Fava beat Steve Warren 220 New York in straight falls. In Chicago Jim McMillen 215 Antioch NL defeated Abie Coleman 208 New York in 29 05.
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