Jimmy Braddock’s Last Heavyweight Title Bid 20 Years On
New York report marks the 20th anniversary of Jimmy Braddock’s bid to dethrone Joe Louis in a fight dated June 22 1937. Braddock recalls firing a decisive right after the bell and ending his sparring session on a hopeful note as a Cinderella legend of boxing history.
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Rex Baxter Leads Trans Mississippi Field In Dallas
Rex Baxter Jr of Houston led a 16-man field as the 54th Trans Mississippi golf tournament began at Brook Hollow in Dallas. The NCAA champion Houston team featured Baxter along with Hiskey Pratt Cupit and Wharton as they chase quarter-final berths while preparing for the national championship next week at Colorado Springs.
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Babe Ruth League Standings and Scores
Quality Food topped Optimist Club 5 4 and Reed's Refrigeration beat Moose Lodge 8 5 in Babe Ruth baseball last night. winning batteries were Bill Spinks and Frank Keith for Quality while Palowsky pitched Reed's over Moose.
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Evangeline Baseball League collapses as Lafayette and Baton Rouge withdraw
Lafayette and Baton Rouge quit the Evangeline Baseball League amid financial struggles. Four remaining clubs Lake Charles Alexandria Crowley and Thibodaux vow to finish the season with a revised second half schedule. Ed Sassone of Thibodaux pitched a doubleheader win over Lake Charles.
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Remaining Four Teams Fight to End Season
UNITED PRESS reports the league leading Lafayette Oilers and the Baton Rouge Rebels dropped out of the Evangeline loop Thursday, leaving four teams contesting the season finale.
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Baseball's Batting and Pitching Leaders From 1952 Wire
Detroit shortstop Harvey Kuenn broke into the majors with a .325 average for 19 games in 1952. Mantle and Sievers top AL in runs batted in and home runs with 73 and 19 respectively, while Musial Aaron and Hodges lead NL in batting and RBI with strong campaigns. Sanford posts 8 1, 8.89 ERA for Phillies in NL.
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Monroe Brick tops Louisiana Plumbing 11 10 in Little League
In a Northside Little League doubleheader Monroe Brick defeats Louisiana Plumbing 11 to 10 with Olsoncredited for the win. Moses and Mathews charged with the loss as Moses yielded five hits. Gay Clothing edges Van Olds Cadillac 17 to 12 as Heiderfer allows three hits and heavy hitting from Stewart leads the Gay Clothing offense.
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Temple Star Hal Lear Joins U S Army in Swearing Ceremony
Hal Lear, former Temple University basketball star and top scorer for Tri Cities, was sworn into the U S Army on Thursday and departed for Fort Jackson South Carolina.
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Aetna Finance Offers Summer Get Acquainted Plan
Aetna Finance Co. promotes a summer get acquainted offer promising $50 for 30 days at a total cost of $1.75. The plan targets steadily employed adults and offers larger amounts up to $1500 with friendly one trip service. Visit 204 North Second St. or call FA 3664 for details.
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