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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1935
Page
8
James J. Braddock described his upset win over Max Baer to reclaim the heavyweight title. He spoke of early confidence after Baer’s signature punch, his family’s needs, and the crowd’s ecstatic reaction. Baer praised Braddock and hinted at retirement, while Braddock’s rise from relief rolls to champion is highlighted along with other boxing notes.
Gutenberg New Jersey June 14 Mrs May Braddock watched with family as Jimmy Braddock defeated Max Baer to claim the heavyweight championship. The crowd at home listened on the radio as Braddock’s triumph brought relief and pride to a household long anxious about finances and health.
Chicago and Philadelphia plated runs in a seesaw game with J Moore and Bryant homering for Chicago while Lindstrom Herman and Ryan drove in for Philadelphia. Bryant earned the win over Walters as the teams combined for multiple errors and 2:25 game time. Pittsburgh blanked by Brooklyn 3-0 in the other contest, Lopez and Mungo pacing the offense with Mungo matching seven strikeouts.
Clem Drieswerd pitched a 16 strikeout shutout for Beckley, tying the team scoreless streak while Jim Asbell and Leach fueled a Miner rally. Portsmouth hurdles included a defensive misplay and timely hits as Beckley moved within a half game of fifth place with two games left.
In a 1 36 game time the St Louis and Boston clash produced 8 left on bases for St Louis and 4 for Boston. Key players included J Collins Coscarart MacFayden Medwick Delancey and Davis with Medwick delivering three base hits and Medwick along with Coscarart MacFayden driving in runs. P Dean issued one walk and struck out three with MacFayden fanning four. Hogan was hit by a pitch and the umpires were Pittman Reardon and Sears.
Just like Carl Hubbell, Lee Otis Rogers is a left handed pitcher who bats right handed. Rogers, who signed a Boston Red Sox contract after a season with Alabama, stands 5-11 and weighs 170. He may spend time in the minor leagues before reaching the Sox.
Becketley defeats Portsmouth 6 to 0 as Beckenley pitchers Dreisewerd and Lamier combine for 16 strikeouts. Asbell drives in two runs, Leach and Madura homer, Mace and Ligon add hits. Final score 6-0 after early Beckley offense and late insurance.
Dayton and Charleston played a tight game with final scores 6 to 5 as Coffman Lee Twardy and Young led Dayton while Farmer and Poland starred for Charleston. Huntington contributed on the mound for Dayton.
Jacob Snyder, 40, son of former state senator Jacob Snyder Sr, died from star wounds after a scuffle on Main Street. Police questioned George Goodheart and Patsy Savota with no charges filed. In a separate incident Thelma White rode a white horse down Broadway in Lady Godiva fashion on the anniversary, and was arrested.
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