Joe Louis Finishes Braddock in Eighth to Claim Heavyweight Title
Joe Louis defeats James J. Braddock at Comiskey Park in eight rounds, winning the heavyweight crown after Braddock is knocked out following a brief rally. Louis improves to champion status at age 23, with Schmeling looming as a possible future foe. Braddock battles back but succumbs as Louis lands a decisive finish.
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Charles Dunkley
Chicago
Joe Louis
Alabama
James J. Braddock
Comiskey Park
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Braddock
Max Schmeling
Jack Dempsey
Manassa Mauler
Jess Willard
Toledo
Jack Johnson
James J. Jeffries
Reno
Schmeling
New York
Tommy Farr
Max Baer
Detroit Dynamiter
Tommy Thomas
Jim
Baer
Mike Jacobs
Cotton
Jim Braddock
Cy Morgan Drives Thomasville Orioles to Early Lead
Guest columnist Billy Waddell credits Cy Morgan with shaping Thomasville’s strong start in the Georgia Florida baseball league. Morgan’s calm guidance and player support helped an Orioles squad surge to first, while praising umpire contributions and sportsmanship in a long season.
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Albany Herald
Associated Press
Daytona
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News and Journal
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South Georgia
Thomasville
Orioles
Cy Morgan
Morgan
Bramham pushes broad protection for umpires in minor leagues
Durham report notes W G Bramham urges strict enforcement to shield umpires from assaults. He calls for longer suspensions and adequate fines, demanding clubs provide protection and officials stressed to stay on their toes. The piece praises minor league umps and players for striving toward better futures and salaries.
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Durham
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National Baseball Association
Yesterday's Results and Todays Games Across Regions
Yesterday results across cities such as Cordele Americus Moultrie Tallahassee Albany Thomasville and Little Rock Knoxville Memphis Nashville Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans Chattanooga and others. Today's games feature matchups including Americus Cordele Albany Thomasville Tallahassee Moultrie Knoxville Little Rock New Orleans St Louis Chicago and Savannah Macon Augusta Columbus Jacksonville Columbia.
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Cordele
Albany
Thomasville
Tallahassee
Moultrie
Little Rock
Knoxville
Memphis
Nashville
Atlanta
Birmingham
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Pittsburgh
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Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
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Macon
Savannah
Columbia
Jacksonville
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Augusta Ethebeee
Reds Charged With Exceeding Player and Salary Limits
Geor gia-Florida League President A. D. Walker announced a hearing on charges that the Cordele Reds violated player class and salary limits. A meeting is set for Friday at 2 PM in City Hall Thomasville with H. E. Walton and league directors. Drake of Cordele rejects grounds for the complaint and plans to attend to present the club’s side.
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Cordelo Reds
Thomasville
Walker
H. E. Walton
Cordele Club
City Hall
Cordele
H. O. Drake
Drake
Federal court session boosts local legal minds and efficiency
The article notes a new respect for the Federal court and its duties, highlighting Judge Deaver and several regional attorneys. It mentions assistant district attorney Grady Rawls, probation official Charlie Roberts, clerks W. E. Perry and Mr. White, and six counties served by the division, including Brooks and Thomas. It also cites credit unions established by 55 Oklahoma groups since 1933.
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Grady Rawls
Danelsonville
Charlie Roberts
Macon
Thomas L. Ross
Thomasville
Brooks
Thomas
Colquitt
Mitchell
Decatur
Seminole
Oklahoma
Evans to Face Roddenbery in Glen Arven Club Championship
Jim Evans veteran Thomasville shot maker reaches the Glen Arven Country Club final to meet Julian Roddenbery of Cairo Jr for the championship and the Chapli Cup replica. Evans beat R C Balfour Jr 2 and 1 in the semifinal while Roddenbery defeated Guyton Mitchell one up on the 19th hole.
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Jim Evans
Thomasville
Glen Arven
Julian Roddenbery
Cairo Jr
Charles M. Chapli
Jimmy Mason
Mason
Bill Flowers
Flowers
Frank Brown
Joe Timberlake
E. H. Wahl
Timberlake
Junius Mays
Jim Campbell
Bill Young
Cubs surge fuels pennant chase as Grimm drives wins
The Cubs have won 18 of their last 22 games, riding strong pitching and timely hitting to a two game NL lead. Manager Charley Grimm has transformed the club into a purposeful, determined squad, highlighted by a 5-0 victory over the Giants and momentum toward the pennant.
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Cubs
Chicago
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Giants
Old Pop Haines
Orioles idle by rain as Reds wallop Cards
In Georgia-Florida League action Thomasville, Cordele and Moultrie share the top three spots as Cordele piled up 19 hits and routed Americus 20-7 while rain washed out the Orioles. Moultrie beat Tallahassee 5-4 in 11 innings. The Orioles open a decisive Cordele series tomorrow night with Fred Isert and Frank Sansosti scheduled to pitch.
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Associated Press
Thomasville
Orioles
Cordele
Birds
Amercus
Moultrie
Tallahassee
Albany
Americus
Huffaker
Grayston
Bruce
Reds
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Lazor
Cordele Park
Thomasville Oriole
Albany Traveler
Fred Isert
Frank Sansosti
Travelers
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