Braddock Faces Struggle On Relief Before Baer Title Fight
The Associated Press reports James J. Braddock, preparing for a June 13 heavyweight title bout with Max Baer, once lived on relief. Braddock, who fought to support his three children, details his hardship from skidding rent to debt as he trains in Loch Sheldrake. He earned modest sums before rising to a $30,000 payday if victorious.
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Blanton Sparks Pirates With First Big League Shine
Pirates rookie Darrell Cy Blanton tops the world champion Cardinals allowing just a single hit in a second inning Virgil Davis in his debut. Veteran moundsmen note rookie excess in early season while minor league strikeout record draws skepticism from National League sluggers.
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Early Season Baseball Arm Strength Sparks and Slugging
A sports roundup notes Blanton steadying the mound with 11 strikeouts in a win over the Cardinals, while facing heavy workload. Tamulis impresses McCarthy by winning twice against the Athletics in his NY debut as a lefty rookie. Whitehead bests Detroit 3-2 as Marberry patrols relief, with Walkup and Lieber saving games for Brown and Philadelphia respectively.
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Beef cattle production rises by over ten million head
Between January 1, 1928, and January 1, 1934, the United States saw an increase in beef cattle production of slightly more than 10,000,000 head. The gain reflects expanding herds and continued demand for beef during the period.
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