Braddock Upsets Baer For World Heavyweight Title
James J. Braddock, a 29 year old long shot, defeated Max Baer by unanimous decision after 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden to become the world heavyweight champion. Baer started slowly and fought a cautious bout, while Braddock pressed and countered, earning support from a crowd of about 30,000 in a match noted for Braddock’s endurance and Baer’s penalties for low blows.
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Primo Carnera
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Llewellyn Begins Second Term as Utah Hospital Board President
Provo reports Dr. John R. Llewellyn of Salt Lake City starts a new two year term as president of the Utah state hospital board of trustees. His appointment marks a continuation of leadership for the state hospital system based in Utah.
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May Braddock Seeks Vacation After Boxing Title Fight
May Braddock wife of James J. Braddock the heavyweight champion recalls hardship before the title win and talks of wanting a vacation with Jimmy The couple live on the Hudson Palisades in a third floor apartment and their children James May Howard and Rose Marie witness the family crisis May explains prayer helped and she cried at the title decision.
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Braddock Wins Heavyweight Crown in New York
James J. Braddock defeated Max Baer to claim the world heavyweight title in a dramatic Madison Square Garden final. Braddock, battered with a bruised rib and torn ear, celebrated with wife May and manager Joe Gould as crowds roared. Gould outlined plans to defend the title in 1936 at Madison Square Garden and pursue further earnings while Braddock recovers.
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Tenants tie for early lead in Y M C A Employees Softball
Six teams went undefeated in the first week of Y M C A Employees softball league play. Coalmen Kraft Cheese National Laundry O S L Back Shops Safeway and Telephone all posted two wins and no losses. O S L Back Shops defeated O S L Roundhouse 10 to 4 as Thursday games were highlighted. Tuck struck out five while Roundhouse collected nine hits.
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Baer Braddock Fight Draws 29,366 Paid at MSG
New York disclosure shows 29,366 paid attendance for the Baer Braddock heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden. Gross receipts reached $205,366.37, according to MSG officials.
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Extortion Charge Filed Over Threat Letters in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City resident Prank Kakes, 36, is jailed on open extortion and related charges after police report he sent three threatening letters to state relief officials. Detective L. F. Wire says one letter described as visions demanded 5000 dollars or faced disgrace to an official.
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