Louis Faces Braddock in High Stakes Title Fight
Joe Louis prepared for a pivotal heavyweight title defense against James Braddock with experts split on outcome. Dempsey and Tunney both watch the bout as the event draws gate hopes and a broad crowd. Ticket craft lists prices from 3.50 to 27.50 as sales begin this afternoon.
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Manassa Mauler
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Mike Jacobs
New York
Joe Foley
Chicago
Judge orders late-night summons in tardy traffic case
Dallas court led by Judge King Williamson sent police to 15 defendants at their homes between 11:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. to compel appearance. He warned that nonappearance will bring a $200 fine and three days in jail.
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Braddock Eyes Upset Over Louis In Chicago Fight
Joe Louis must score early as boxing expert says Braddock, a strong finisher or not, could upset Louis if the Irishman endures the first five rounds. Chicago buzz surrounds the bout with Giants and Cubs events blending into the city mood.
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Max Schmeling
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Hell Cats beat Gas House Gang in YMCA softball
Harrison Hell Cats defeated Gas House Gang 6 to 3 at Rainey Park field Monday afternoon. Hell Cats piled up 19 hits to 5 for Gas House Gang, with scoring by innings showing the decisive rally.
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Braddock to Defend Title Under Clear Chicago Sky
Chicago reports clear weather for tonight's world heavyweight title bout at Comiskey Park between James J Braddock and challenger Joe Louis. At 8 a m the temperature was 65 fahrenheit and Chief Meteorologist Donnel said rain postponement is unlikely.
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Braddock Louis Title Bout Draws Chicago Cash Surge
Chicago merchants expect a $5 million bonanza from the Braddock Louis heavyweight fight at Comiskey Park. Airlines report unprecedented bookings from across the country for flights into the city, with boxing dignitaries and stars from Dempsey to Gable among the visitors. Joe Louis arrives in Kenosha before heading to Chicago as Braddock’s entourage notes the build up.
Seven Crews Ready To Go In Intercollegiate Regatta
Poughkeepsie June 22 16 crews from seven colleges compete in the thirty ninth annual Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta on the Hudson. Washington Huskies are favored to win the eight oared varsity and Jayvee races with Navy Syracuse California Cornell Wisconsin and Columbia also contending. Coach Aldrickson has steered Washington to one victory and several top finishes.
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Softball Standings Highlight Multiple League Leaders
The Y M C A softball standings show the Employees league led by three teams U P Challengers U P Back Shops and Telephone Co tied for first. In Independent league Sorgatz Hardware and Machinists Lodge lead by a solid margin with close games. Mink Creek CCC Camp sits third with Petersen Stephenson still atop the Commercial league while others press to dethrone the 1936 champions. U P Clerks are second and Pocatello Mill Hen is mentioned in contest.
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Pre fight statements before James Braddock Louis bout in Chicago
Braddock declares peak form and predicts an eight round KO. Louis says he aims to win quickly and is prepared for a long or short bout. Braddock’s manager predicts victory with a decisive right hand. Louis backers expect no excuses and foresee Louis dethroning Braddock.
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Joe Louis
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John Roxborough
Joe
Max Baer
Cubs and Giants clash in crucial early season NL series
The Cubs and Giants opened a pivotal NL series with both teams aiming to gain ground on St Louis and Philadelphia. The Cubs lead the pennant race after a strong stretch, while the Giants seek to close the gap and prepare for the approaching Cardinals challenge. The Cubs boast superior pitching and hitting in recent games, suggesting a two out of three edge if trends hold.
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Standings Update After Saturday Night Games
Derson's in third place on the heels of the leaders as standings reflect Saturday night games and ongoing momentum across the league.
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Fights Last Night by The Associated Press
Sixxto Escobar of Puerto Rico retained his bantam status in a world title bout report from Chicago. The AP dispatch notes Escobar’s latest clash and highlights his continued dominance in the bantamweight ranks.
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Chicago
Sixto Escobar
Puerto Rico
Weight champion stops Pat Robertson in non-title bout
In San Francisco Sunnyboy Walker from Phoenix knocked out Johnny Nelson of San Diego in a non-title bout. The main event featured weight champion status with Robertson listed, in New York, noted as stopped.
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Johnny Nelson
San Diego
Two-Way Tie Sparks Blackfoot Softball Playoff
In Blackfoot on June 5 the two undefeated teams Boyle Hardware and Henry's Cigar Store meet in a Thursday playoff to decide the first quarter champions. Henry's leads by one game over the kegler crew, with local posters favoring the cigar men.
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Henrys Cigar Store Leads Busy Summer Schedule
The season wraps its first quarter with Henrys Cigar Store challenging Boyle s Hardware after victories by Hardware, Modern Motors, Bohemian Gardens and Oborns. The week’s slate lists Firth vs Boyle s Hardware Tuesday and other league matchups through August 3.
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Solons Host Missions in Coast League Clash
Sacramento Solons sit three games up in the Pacific Coast League standings as they host the San Francisco Missions, the league’s most consistent cellar-dwellers. The Seals gain strength with Frankie Hawkins back from injury as Oakland hosts Los Angeles and the Beavers visit San Diego. no games were played yesterday due to travel.
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Burke Wins Split Decision In Eight Round Bout
In Wheeling on June 22 Jackie Burke of Ogden Utah defeated Joe Spangler of Richmond Virginia by split decision after eight rounds.
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Ogden
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Joe Spangler
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Knights Templar to Hold Funeral Service
Knights Templar meet at the Masonic temple in uniform Wednesday at 1 o clock to conduct the funeral of Sir Knight Harry C. Hurlbert. R S Hunter.
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Harry C. Hurlbert
Storm Halts Night Games In Local Softball Action
Dust storm and rain halted the CCC Headquarters and Machinists Lodge game after the first inning with Headquarters leading 3-0. Mink Creek CCC Camp beat City Motor 9-2 aided by extra base hits, despite earlier truck wrecks involving five Mink Crew members.
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Everett Reagan Crowned Idaho Featherweight Champion
June 22 Boise pugilist Everett Reagan received official recognition as Idaho's featherweight boxing champion by the state athletic commission. Commission members listed include Ralph J. and other officials.
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Everett Reagan
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Twin Falls Heat Reaches 102 Matching June Records
Boise reports show Twin Falls hit 102 on Monday, tying June 21 heat records and nearing the June high. Pocatello reached 96 as statewide temperatures exceeded normal June levels for 65 years. Summer posted a 90 on its debut here, exceeding 1937 heat marks.
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Actress Mary Philips files for divorce from Humphrey Bogart
Mary Philips, noted stage and screen actress, files divorce suit in Los Angeles. The complaint claims Bogart found married life monotonous and stayed away from home at nights, triggering the action.
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Hollywood
Mary Philips
Humphrey Bogart
Masons to Meet for Funeral of Brother Harry Hurlbert
Master Masons are requested to attend the funeral of Brother Harry Hurlbert at the Masonic temple at 1 p m on Wednesday June 23 H J Fine W M oversees the gathering.
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Harry Hurlbert
H. J. Fine
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