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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1935
Page
8
A historic boxing note describes Puffy’s comeback as air clears and luck returns. The amateur scene in New Orleans awaits his flyweight bid after years learning to fight up and down. Canzoneri reflects on ring experience as he eyes competitive bouts.
Beckley Miners defeated last season’s champions 6 to 4 in the opener as 8 p.m. games against the Old Timers were canceled and a series with Zanesville continued. Box notes: Al Masek allowed seven innings before a late rally. Hilcher homered in the eighth. Scharein and Cortazzo contributed key hits. Beckley signed Brian McClendon, while Phil Beihl joined the retired list for family reasons.
Detroit star Gerald Walker falls to third in the Big Six after a tough day. He goes hitless in several at bats, while Jimmie Foxx and Pepper Martin post strong showings with multiple hits. Arky Utahan adds six points on three trips, lifting to the .400 level, as Bill Terry also contributes two home runs.
Vernon residents observe the annual Doan's picnic marking a tradition started by C. F. Doan in 1884 near the old Red River cattle crossing. Community turnout honors local history and gatherings.
Box score style baseball item listing players, teams, runs batted in, hits, and pitching notes across St Louis, Brooklyn and Detroit Boston games with line-by-line stats and inning-by-inning references. Contains player names such as Medwick Bordagaray Frey and Harrell as well as pitchers Hallahan Mungo and Rhodes.
Ruth in Pittsburgh rejects retirement rumors and says he plans to play over 100 games this season. He notes his legs are fine after recovering from a cold and expects warmer weather to help his form. He also comments the Braves have had bad luck but will soon challenge other clubs.
Washington May 23 Hornsby defends Cleveland Browns after poor 5 of 23 start. He cites rainouts and injuries to Hemsley Thomas West and Clift as crippling factors. Hornsby argues a hot 10 game stretch could revive a pennant bid and says trades for Cain and Coleman should boost pitching and power.
Fort Bragg near Fayetteville North Carolina is described as the largest artillery post in the United States according to local reports.
Tony Canzoneri defeated Lou Ambers in 15 rounds to claim the lightweight crown for the fourth time, proving a near flawless performance. The veteran teased legs held up beyond expectations, outsmarting Ambers with center-ring control and calculated leg conservation.
The veteran Tony Canzoneri seizes the light weight crown again, marking the first time a 135 pounder regains the championship after a decade spanning 127 bouts. He recalls weighing about 85 pounds at his first bout with a rival.
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