Braddock Schmeling Heavyweight Title Showdown Favored
New York reports a planned September world heavyweight title bout between Max Schmeling and James J Braddock at Yankee Stadium. Promoter Mike Jacobs aims to settle contracts and stage a rare three month lead up to a potential historic match. Braddock still under Madison Square Garden contract for a first title defense, with Garden to name challenger by August.
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Schmeling and Louis Fight Fails to Deliver Big Tax and Ringside Sums
New York reports tax actions against Max Schmeling and Joe Louis tied to their earnings. A federal lien of 4556.08 plus past totals approach 95,997.11 as of 1929-30. Separately, Schmeling and Louis split 119,484 each for last night's Vanier Stadium bout with gross receipts 547,531 and net 464,445. Schmeling 54,153 federal tax and 26,143 grale tax deducted. Louis 30 percent shares mirror.
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Louis Says Second Round Finished Him After Fight
New York on June 20 reports Louis after a brutal bout where Joe Louis describes a second round knockout blow and a series of traded punches with Max Schmeling. Louis praises Schmeling’s power while vowing to reclaim his title and expressing relief at surviving and fighting through the punishment.
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Harlem Riot Follows Louis Fight. Police Quell With 600 Uniformed
June 20 New York riots erupt after Louis defeat as Harlem crowds celebrate turning violent. About 100 special police join 600 officers to quell shooting and stabbings. Surge in assaults hits pedestrians. two surgeons stabbed and a man hit, with bricks dropped from rooftops and mobs targeting white visitors. Several arrests and thefts reported as chaos spreads through streets.
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Dawson Plays Skeeters In Golf Final
In Fort Worth on June 2 Dawson and Skeeters reach the final of the annual Hiver Crest Tournament. Amable Johnny Dawson of Chicago beats Walkup in 18 holes to set a course record of nine under par with a 31 on the front nine and four under on the back. Skeeters from Dallas defeated Ed Stewart of Fort Worth to reach the final after an earlier 4 and 3 win over Don Schumacher and Dallas state champion Billy San Antonio last week.
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San Antonio
Moore Stars at Del Rio in Brinkley Invitational
Moore advances through the Brinkley invitation golf tourney at the Beye Polipa County course near Del Rio. He posts rounds of 73 and 75 in two matches, defeating Albaugh 1 up and Harris 5 and 3, while Buck Luce, Ted Landon, and Nat Frazier also win as the field narrows to the third round.
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Bill Thurmond
San Antonio
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Jimmy Branford
San Antonin
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Gabinal
Baer Beats Murphy and Declares Readiness for Maxie
Max Baer, weighing about 205 pounds, beat Murphy in a six round comeback bout in Pocatello. He flooring Murphy three times and praised his improved timing and power while noting Murphy survived by clinching. Baer said he was ready to leave for New York to negotiate with Schmeling or Braddock and cited Schmeling’s comeback as inspiration.
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Louis Schmeling Knocks Out Louis in Dramatic Upset
In a sensational arena clash, Max Schmeling defeats Louis, the Detroit bomber, by knockout after a harsh battle. Louis suffers a sprained thumb and legions of punishment as Schmeling lands decisive rights. Referees warn for fouls as both camps dispute rulings, and the crowd witnesses a stunned reversal and a battered, carried fighter leaving the ring.
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Negro Bets Max and Bookie Shoots Him
A 26 year old Black laborer William Moore placed a 310 gamble on Max Schmeling. He demanded winnings at a Harlem area betting garden and a fight ensued. The bookmaker fired a bullet, Moore was wounded in the thigh and the bookmaker fled. Moore was taken to a hospital.
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Nettrrs Headed to Tour From Bay Antonio Players
Harold Folks and John Brauchbach of Bay Antonio plan to depart next week for a four tournament swing. They will include the national public parks championship and no national tourney.
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Double Grief For Joe Louis In Detroits Negro District
In Detroit a pall hung over the Negro district as Joe Louis fought Max Schmeling. Louis’s stepfather Patrick Brooks lies gravely ill after a paralytic stroke hours after the knockout. The family and crowd fear for the fighter’s heartache while authorities calm celebrations along the East Side.
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Few collect on big upset in boxing bout
New York report recalls past betting scenes as Schmeling faced a surprising upset with Joe Lanis winning as the Broadway crowd, once again, underestimated the odds. Journal notes heads turning toward the ring and the lack of wagering interest on Schmeling versus the favorite. The piece contrasts memories of Brardoci and Baer with Schmeling’s unexpected loss and a generally cautious betting atmosphere.
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German Fatherland meeting in New York city
In Yorkville New York on June 20 1917 a German Fatherland meeting flowed into the early hours with toasting and song. A German language newspaper circulated amid the Third Avenue Hester Street area where beer parlors flourished and bar maids waved beer mugs as locals joined in drinking songs and toasts.
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Track stars vie in Chicago meet for Olympic berths
In a crowded field of 278 competitiors at Stage Field, Archie Williams of California led the way with a 40 meters win in 48.4 seconds, aiming at 1946 Olympic prospects. Forrest Towns of Georgia set a hurdles pace at 14.4 seconds, eclipsing the former world mark by Penny Beard. Jesse Owens won multiple heats as favorites moved toward the national trials.
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Tom Bundy Held After Narcotics Driving Charge
Thomas Bundy Jr., son of noted tennis players Mrs. May Sutton Bundy and Thomas Bundy, was placed in a county hospital straitjacket following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of narcotics. County jail physician Dr. Benjamin Blank said Bundy, 31, was extremely violent and he was held for mental evaluation in a padded cell.
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May Sutton Bundy
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Ross and Montanez to Fight in July in New York
Promoter Mixe Jaudis of the Twentieth Century Sporting Club negotiates a world welterweight bout for July in New York. Champion Barney Ross to face Pedro Montanez, a Puerto Rican rising through the lightweight ranks. July 22 is the tentative date.
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Softhall Sunday School League Enlists Temple Enlists
Fragmentary OCR listing many entities such as temples, batteries, hotels, and names like Thompson Wat Breamed Delan Berahanit and Garcia, with scattered place references Los Angeles and Havlendale. The readable bits hint at a league roster or sponsors across multiple locations and firms.
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