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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1937

Page

2

Louis Dominates Braddock In Comiskey Park Victory

Joe Louis, the Brown Bomber of Detroit, crushed James J. Braddock at Comiskey Park Chicago in a decisive heavyweight title bout. Louis uncorked a powerful right hand and controlled the fight with punishing blows while Braddock showed fierce courage. The piece notes Braddock’s stamina and questions when Louis will defend his title, possibly against the winner of an upcoming German bout. The report adds a local angle about focal Factory Training School softball hosting Briggs of Evansville tonight.

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Baseball Rumors Stir Ahead of Exhibition Games

A muddled report notes Feller’s status and a rainouts dampen plans for an exhibition in Hartford while Giants and Bees push roster moves. Pirates and Bees drama surrounds Bil Mokenie’s bargaining, with lingering grudge talk and possible contract shifts. St Louis Cardinals show a strong road run, and the Gas House club chases a pennant as seasons unfold.

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Fragments From The Diamond Era A Pitchers Battle Looms

A garbled baseball update recalls recent series games and pitching stars. Mentions Frankie Frisch, Paul Dean, Luke Hamlin, and Duke Biggs amid reports of Cardinals Dodgers Reds and White Sox wins and losses. Notes Umpire questions and upcoming pitchers battles in Martin county context.

Indiana pros to headline amateur golf event at Otis Park

Edford Indiana June 23 Johninj ap vi iy ApsOor Washington will join prominent Indiana pros for the June 27 amateur golf event at Otis Park opening its 18 hole course. Noted players Bil He Neal McIntyre Dick Nelson Roy Smith Marion Smith Crawfordsville Mel Smith French Lick Char Hig give Kokomo have signaled intent to participate. Prize money $2.50 with prizes to be determined after all have played. first foursome to tee off Sunday afternoon.

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