Braddock comeback under fire amid tough odds
New York sports column notes JJ Braddock contemplates a comeback as financial strain and past debts mount. Gloom surrounds his prospects after losses and long-standing obligations to Mike Jacobs, Jack Dietz, and Madison Square Gate. Braddock and Joe Gould face slim assets, with goodwill and a potential Tommy Farr tie still cited as hope.
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JJ Breddock
Gabby
Joseph Gould
Braddock
Loa Nova
Nova
Rec
Max Baar
Tomy Farr
Bela Sout
Joe Gould
Louis
Aplt
Mike Jacobs
Jack Dietz
Madison Square Gate
Boyer
Max Schmeling
Braddock Plans Comeback Fight With Len Harvey
Braddock, ex heavyweight champion, agreed to a London bout with Len Harvey on May 10 or 13. Promoter Armand Vincent and Joe Gould confirmed discussions in New York and London, with undisclosed terms, but a significant gate and travel perks rumored. Harvey has not yet secured papers but is willing to proceed.
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James J. Braddock
Bat
Len Harvey
S Ex
Harveys
Annand Vincent
Ter Vincent
Uoon
Joe Gould
Braddock
Harvey
New York
Vincent
Gould
Lots of New Faces for 1939 Coffman's Promise
The Plainview accessions announce a 1939 season with new wrestlers Pon-Fye Swenson Abe Yourist and notable names including Londos Frank Taylor and Crusher Casey. Promoter Harry Gottman touts a heavyweight signings from St Louis and a return of Fissh with Count Rossi claiming a 300 pound rookie train.
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Coffman
Jeter
Nur Justic ‘Brothers
Im Londos
Frank ‘Taylor
Harry
Ént
AN Baba
Everett Mfarstall
Steve
Crusher
Casey
Juan Humberto
New York
Count Pietro Rose
Count Rossi
Special Bowl Train Aid to Extraditers' RAH N C Dec
Sheriff David Jones of Wimbe ton will ride a special train to the Pacific court to attend the Duke Southern California football game on January 2. The trip was funded by the state after a Sacramento surrender of Bill Sawyer, an escapee from Cary farm. Sawyer’s 1833 Durham County sentence was noted, with the state covering the fare for the Rose Bowl special.
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Wimbeton
Pacific Court
North Carolina
Prisot
California
Sacramento
Calif
Bill Sawyer
Cary
Sawyer
Durham County
Jones
Fight Results in Decisive Midbelt Bout
A 10 round decision named a midweight bout between Arssemara and Sweeney Beara ends with Arssemara winning. The match listing includes scattered OCR errors and partial names from supporters and venue notes. The card also references Clete Ra mey and Gusler with limited readable details.
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Arssemara
New
Middlewelghtite
Sweeney Beara
Sport
Ramey
Hach
Rana
Ste Loulevilte
Kaluck Gusler
Rapide
Danny
Thaws
Lowsenkins
Lat
Matey Texan
Fyeston
Beaver
Gale
Scautte
Billy Perelis
Texas Mexico Netters Split in City Match
Texas and Mexico split their tennis meet in Mexico City on December 20. Texas champion Bobby Kamrath defeated Daniyl Hernandez 6 0 in the opening singles while Eugenio Tapia and Angel Roldan beat Karl Kamrath and Bobby Curtis 10 8 6 3 8 10 8 3. Other singles were split with Warren Christner beating Argelino Fuente 6 8 6 3 and Tinogelo de ix Bowelly defeating Reuben Riskino 8 6 -6.
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Mexico City
Texas Amt
Mexico
Bobby Kamrath
Texas
Daniyl Hernandez
Eugenio Tapia
Angel Roldan
Karl Kanrath
Bobby Curtis
Warren Christner
Dawnjy Argelino Fuente
Tgnnelo de ix Bowelly
Reuben Riskino
Open Polo Schedule Starts January Eight In San Antonio
San Antonio Polo club bases the eight event polo schedule opening January. First event is Anechese cup on hardcap format open to all teams. Low-goal trophy by The Tight sponsor follows with matches through January. Southwest circuit matches begin after the tourney season closes.
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San Antonio
A Antonio
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Tight
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Ues
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Kero Instalaht
Llniversity
Oregon
Dertmont Glass
Mary Wharlow
Aurora
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McNeil
West Gost
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Sugar Bowl Trip for Corpus Christi Boys
Corpus Christi prep team, 1988 interscholastic league champions, will travel to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl game next Monday. Local oilman Tom Graham spearheads supporter efforts, with a cap on donations and a special train planned for the return festivities.
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New Orleans
Dallas
Buccaneers
Lubbock Westerners
Tom Graham
Bucs
T. C. U. Horned Froge
Carnegie Tech
Graham
Burs End
Vines Aims To Fight Back In Indoor Open
Ellsworth Vines discusses preparations for a Tuesday match on an indoor surface, aiming to beat Von and regain top status in tennis. He notes his recent lack of competition, recalls a 14-12 clay loss to Budge, and hints at open tournament plans if defeated. He also mentions continuing golf practice and desire to be the best in another sport.
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Vines
Tannis Court
Ellsworth
Jas
Mimi
Budge
Von
Dan
Fred Berry
Gentral America
Pro Stars in Jan 15 Game Pageantry in Los Angeles
Major all star pro football event set for January 15 in Los Angeles features 22 top players from ten clubs to meet the New York Giants. Coaches Wilmer Henderson and Ray Flaherty will assemble teams including Baugh, Forker, Gore, Mehringer, Hinkle, and Drake for the showcase.
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Los Angeles
New -York Giants
Ike
Sammy Baugh
Ace Forker
Duke Udverelty
Gaytell Tinsley
Bob McChesney
Bill Moore
Perry Schwartz
Ercie Smith
Joe Siydahar
del Bjork
Hrviser Kinard
Byron Gentry
Will Latstow
Il Racavleb
Pete Mehringer
Phil Dougherty
Jonn Wiatrak
Gore
Broore
Mehringer
Los Angeles Bulldogs
Henderson Hag Mache
Thurston New Piratescout Thurstson Appointed Scout
Pittsburgh December 10 Hollis Thurston former major league pitcher was named to the Pittsburgh Pirates scouting staff succeeding George T Stovall who left the club on the Pacific Coast for three years Thurston left the majors after the 1933 season having pitched for the St Louis Browns Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators in the American League and the Brooklyn Dodgers in the National League Two other Pirate prospects Bill Hinchman and Carlton Molesworth will continue "lookouts" in other parts of the nation President William Benswangel said Redults again will be field director for Pirate interests in the minor leagues
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Hollis Thuston
Piraté
George T. Stovall
Pacific Coast
Thurston
St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Cox
Washington Senators
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bill Hinchman
Carlton Molesworth
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Benswangel
Goe Redults
Asagues
Is There a Doctor in the Stands Amid Bowl Season Talk
Fragmented notes discuss coaching concerns and injuries ahead of the Sugar Bowl. Mention of Erilback Tae Lee and Bill Osmanski, with references to Duke, California, and New Mexico squads contending with injuries, practice absences, and patient sidelines.
College basketball results and upsets across midwestern teams
Undefeated teams Minnesota and Indiana stay unbeaten in non conference play as Illinois Chicago defeats UCDL and Northwestern eyes Notre Dame. Gophers beat Temple 38 33, Loyola upends Chicago rivals, Dotson dominates Sam Houston State with 9 field goals and 7 free throws, while Stalwarts like Iowa Wisconsin and Michigan State look ahead to key matchups.
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Rive Owls
Houston
Saint Dotson
Cramdock
Carswell
Dutgon
Steakley, Kine
Longhorns and Missourians in Finals Clash
Texas Longhorns meet Warrensburg Teachers in the finals of the Oklahoma City all college tournament. Tate leads Texas with 13 points before fouling out. Warrensburg relies on height and 17 made free throws to upset Oklahoma A&M. Other results and consolation games follow including Texas Wesleyan and Central Oklahoma matches.
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City League Station Hospital tops tier lead in tight win
Station Hospital wins 54-17 over Edgar Toutn at Woodvine gym with Burt Sullivan scoring 12 and BI Lynch 14. In the second game AZ fraternity rolled over Sansco as Mortis Lermer and Henry Eauman posted 15 each.
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Pitchers Pummelled as Foxx Greenberg Rule AL in 1938
Chicago Dex reports official AL statistics credit Jimmy Foxx of Boston with 175 RBIs in 149 games and Hank Greenberg of Detroit with 146 RBIs in 166 games. Greenberg led with 58 home runs while Foxx hit 50. both topped strikeouts and walks charts amid a high strikeout season for pitchers.
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Jimmy Foxx
Boston
Hank Greenberg
Detroit
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Greenberg
Fox
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Foxx
Fraenlea
Glidhers
Joe Diniegelo
New York
Rudy York
Darroll
Harland Citt
BJ Lows
BM Dikey Hew ‘York
War Admiral’s next bid fuels hopes of top money winner
War Admiral, the 1937 War Admiral winner bred by Samuel D. Riddle, is being moved toward Hlalenh Park for a March 4 Widener Handicap defense worth 50 000. With 272 140 earnings, he ranks eighth all time, and a repeat could raise him toward Sun Beau’s 876 000 record. Riddle plans 1939 races, awaiting state-of-play on keeping the four-year-old in competition as a money‑earning star.
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