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MAXIE BAER TANGLES WITH

LOU NOVA AT THE STADIUM What Jimmy Braddock Thinks Of The Fight

BY JACK CUDDY

(Unlied Press Staff Correspondent)

Nyack, N.Y.

The betting odds still said Maxie Baer was the 0-5 favourite to beat Young Lou Nove when they tangle at Yankee Stadium on Juno 1. But Jim Braddock, the "Cinderella Man" sat there toasting his tootsies before the fireplace and saying, "Nova will beat Baer, and probably knock him out."

If Nova happened to connect with Louts, could he knock the Brown Oumber out?

FARR TOUGH BUT DUMB

Braddock, who won the world heavyweight championship from Baer in 1930, said, "I bout Baer with my left hand. Anybody with a good left can beat Maxic. This Nova boy has one of the best lefts I've ever- seen. I don't mean that he throws "I saw Nova hit Tominy Farr in his left as fast as Joe Louis, but | 14th round with a left hook," he ex- when i lands it has moro Impact plained. "The referee saved Farr than the champion's left.

from kayo by starting to count over him. I fought Farr, and I'll say-although he is a stupid boxer -he le the toughest guy I ever belied. I saw Farr Bight Baer. Baer had him on the floor, but never hurt him. Louis fought him for 15 rounds, and Kome of the experts thought Farr had won. Farr is the toughest man in the world-and probably the dumbest."

Braddock in training here at the Clarkstown country club for a come- baet that will take him to England. He likes Nova and he disilken Baer, because he claims madcap Maxié hasn't the "Maxic." Braddock Rays Maxle will not step out and throw punches with anyone who has kick enough to hurt him. He emphasises tnt Nova has the kick in either hand to stun Bier and make him quli.

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Young Lou Nova, ase of the most promising heavyweight boxers In America, who will meet Max Baer at the Yankee Stadium to-night. Jimmy Braddock's views on the fight are given in the accompanying ́ article,

Lawn Bowls Golf Challonge

June 1, 1939.

King's Horse Wins At Manchester

London, May 31: His Majesty the King's two- year-old, Crest Truth, won the Whitsuntide Stakes at Man- chester to-day by three lengths from a field of eight-United Preas.

ENGLISH FOOTBALL XI DRAW. WITH ITALY IN TUSSLE AT MILAN

Milan, May 13.

England, playing the first match of their Continental tour, drew with Italy in Milan this afternoon, each sido scoring two goals. This was the third time the two countries have met and, apart from a certain amount of doubt about Italy's second goal, the game was played in a most friendly and sporting atmosphere. A crowd of

Campbell Is 60,000 people watched the match. Looking For British Lake

Anxious That New Effort At Speed Record Will Bo All-British

London, May 10. Reputed to be fustest motor boat in the world, Blue Bird 11, is prae- feally ready for an attempt on the speed record of 130.41 m.p.h. set up by her sister craft, Blue Bird I.

Sir Malcolm Campbell made his inst attempt on a Swiss lake, this year he is anxious that the effort

So far he has been able to dis- cover only one lake in Great Brit- ain that is of the required size, and where there are no dangerous cur- rents or the possibility of drifi- wood, the tiniest plece of which would tear hole in the bull at over two miles a minute.

Rinks For Arthur Locket be all-Britis

Leads Reggie Saturday

Whitcombe

The following players have been selected to play in the Lawn Bowiz

London, May 31. Arthur Locke, the South African League matcher on Saturday, June 3: FIRST DIVISION

Open golf champlon, led Reginald But Novu la Just an inexperienced Civil Service CC, (v. Indian R.C. Whitcombe, the British Open champ-

Shouldn't Baer's rangent youngster.

Kirman, H. lon, by two holes at the end of the Suokunpoo).~~E. of experience triumph over him?

Braddock sold, when you speak Strange, W. Burling and J. Hollidge 38th hole in their £500 asitle golf

(skip); M. E. Purvis, J. Carr, C. challenge. "Naturally I'm not a millionaire, or I wouldn't be, staging a come of Baer and years, you confuse oge Stenge and

and M. N. Rakusen (skip); The match is being played at sinariness. Baer never back," Braddock "sului. "But I'm with

R. I. Davies, R. R. Wood, L. Collyer Coombe Hill over 72 holes, split into still willing to bel plenty of money smart. The only thing the years

two sessions of 36 holes to-day and that Nova beats Baer. Nova is can have done to him was to make and J. Deakin (skip);

Indian R.C. (v. C.S.C.C.). -J.36 to-morrow. young, and he's moving round right him more of a target for a kayo."

Hopsen, S. M. Rumjan, A. R. Minu Locke's first 18 holes, when he led in his boxing, and be's got that

and A. K. Minu (skop); D. M. Khan, by a hole, took 70 and Whitcombe good left and a paralysing right. Okay-but what about Tony GA. M. Wahab, M. Y. Adal and A. R. had 72. Far for the course is 76. And he's hungry for money and lento and champion Louls, who are

Dallah (skip); A. IL Rumjahn, A He'll elated to tangle for fame, Baer is 30 years old.

Bakar, A. O. Madar and M. R. Abbas never be able to stop him. And June 28?

(skip). he decsn't stop. Nova within four

will give Braddock sold, "Tony

Recreio "A" (". C.C.C. at King's rounds, Nova probably will knockout one helluva Agat for about Park)C. M. Silva, J. F. V. Ribeiro, him out."

four rounds, then he will get L. J. Silva and F. X. M. da Silva knocked out. I want to see that (skip); J. Luz, A. P. Guterres, R. F. fight more than anything else in the world. Because 1 know there's no dog in Galenio. He's got the guts of an underground nule. He might knock out Louis. That's unlikely. But there'll be plenty of action while Tony's head, elbows and knees are working on the Bomber. Will it last more than a round? I'll bet five to one on that. I'll bet four to than four one that it lasts more rounds. Calento Is one tough bozo, and no matter what happens, there will be no pletures taken of Louis the next day."

HOW HE BEAT BAER Now that the time has passed and water has washed under the bridge, how did Braddock account for the fact that he upset Baer and took the title from him when the betting odds were 9-1 against Braddock?

"I was always a pretty good fighter, regardless of the records," Braddock replied. "I was so good that Baer was surprised. He was out of condition. And when I

work on him, he started going to worried if he would be knocked out, I didn't gamble with him, like I did with Joe Louis. If I had I might have

knocked him out. I just kept belt- BAER SATISFIED

ing him for points-particularly with lefts. And his guts went out, and I won easy!

But, Nova does beat Bner on June 1, will Nova be ready to step falo the ring with champion Joa Louis in September?

WITH HIS OWN -CONDITION-

New York, May 31. Max Baer who fights Lou Nova at the Yankee Stadium to-morrow even-

dition.

Civil Service C.C.

Bowls Convener

Lawn Bowls conveners are asked to note that A. B. Allan has been elected bowls repre- sentative of the Civil Service C.C. vice J. Deakin. Mr. Al- lan's business address is H.M. Dockyard.

Locke did the second round in 08, which is seven under par, and led by three holes at the end of the 25th, but Whitcombe, in a fighting rally, squared at the 31st,

Whitcombe had 71 in his second round-Retter.

Rain, which hind fallen steadily, for hours before the kick-off, cast a distinct gloom over the Italians, as the soft condition of the ground was

all in favour of the English style of play, This was particularly noticeable in the first half. The speed and control of the English players during this period worried the Italians, and but for some great defensive work by Olivieri, Foni. Rava, and Andreolo England's lead of one goal at half-time would have been far greater.

the

half-backs;

Biavoti, Beranton). Piola,

Menzen, and Colauss, forwards.

ENGLAND.Woodley, coal; Malo and Hopgood, backs; Willingham, Cullis, and Mercer, half-backs; Matthews, Hin, Law ton, Goulden, and Broome, forwards.

Referee.-Dr. Bauwens (Germany).

Athletic Meetings At Home

Keen Events At Cranwell

the

*The Italiana, as was generally ex- pected, centred their efforts on stop- plog the English attack, and the Inside forwards, Scrantoni and with Meazza, played well behind robbed the defence. This Italian forward line of much of its thrust, and was responsible for weak nishing. However, it was a dl- forent story in the second half. The

1deal weather prevailed for Italians theti played with great assurance, and seemed to be filed Triangular Athletic meeting at the Cranwell, between The with the same spirit of solidity Stadium, which had characterised England's Royal Air Forer College, Cranwell, play in the first half. Instead of Londen Athletle Club and Milo- being a team of individuals they carians on May 13, and the events Both the contested. combined cleverly, and their passing were keenly

the BV Athletic was much more precise. There was London

Club and

and Milo- no casing by the Italians after they carians were strongly represented. had scored their equalising gout, but The LAC, had the assistance of D. they made the mistake of dropping F. McCabe, Olympic Games finallst back entirely on the defensive after in 1938, and J. V. Powell, English they had taken the lead, and it was international, who won the one mite this mistaken policy that gave Ent and 888 yards events respectively, That one stretch of water is Lakeland the chance to save the match, while the Milocarians' icam included For Englund. Mercer. Cullis, and A. W. Sweeney, winner of the 108-

defen- Bala in Wales, and this month Sir Hopgood were outstanding Malcolin is to examine possibilities, die while awlors and Matthews yards event.

Blue Bird has been designed were the best of the forwards. D. O. Fininy was also present, but, on entirely new lines by Mr. Reid Biayanti, the right winger, was the owing to ankle trouble, only took Railton, the designer, who was re- cleverest

Italian forwards, sponsible for Campbell's land-speed, wille Olivieri, who was briliant in part in the putting-the-weight event. One record for the afternoon was and Andreolo stood record cars. The hull has sponsons the first half.

beaten, and this was accomplished by. on each side and, at full speed, the out among the defenders.

D. C. Shepley, R.A.F. College, who craft touches the water on three sur-

took premier honours In the pole faces less than o foot square.

vault to beat the existing R.A.F. College record,

LAKE IN WALES

In fact, the new boat, it its 2,500

n.p.h. Rolls-Royce engine will propel it at the hoped for 150 m.ph., will be very nearly flying.

150

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of the

BEAT HIS OWN RECORD

THE LAST WORD Meazzo, the Italian captain, won

The final placings were: 1, London the loss. but there was little to be guined by it, and he actually chose to face a slight breeze. England Athlette Club (90 points): 2, Milo- were soon moving well on the wet carfans (77 points); 8, R.A.F. College, There is a mystery contender for surface, and although Andrcolo, who, Cranwell (75 points). the record, however. Mr. Edward was playing on attacking game at Spurr hos built a craft called Em- centre-half, came up to test Wood- pire Day II, powered with a 950 ley with a couple of good shots, it h.p. engine and expects it to exceed was generally England who were

m.p.h. on Lake Windermere having the last word. At the nine

teenth minute Font, under severa pressure, conceded a corner on the right. Matthews took the kick and Olivieri, who appeared to be un sighted, was beaten by a header from Lawlon.

England held this lend until the

on interval, and several occasions were unlucky not to increase it.

The second half began with Eng- Guy's won the Rosebery champion- land attacking, but the Italiana ship challenge cup with 31 points, fought back strongly, and within while King's College Hospital took two minutes they equalised. Biavat!, the Thierry challenge cup, for the Ken- gathering a pass from De Petrini, smaller schools and colleges. made ground down the wing, beat Mercer

KAY STAMMERS SAVES BRITAIN'S TENNIS PRESTIGE Golf

Wins At Bournemouth For Third Time

Luz and H. A. Alves (skip); L. Fite Xavier, C. E. Marques, J. E. Noronha and C. G. Silva (sidp).,

Recreto "B" (v. Kowloon Docks at King's Park)-A, M. Rodrigues, D. d

and Miss

Gene Sarazen To Play In British Open

na Mrs. Little (Miss Dorothy the

R. K. 1. Kennedy, the former Cam- bridge "blue," who won the AAA. indoor high jump championship last year, retained the high jump Utle when London University's champlon- ships were concluded at Motspur Park on

on May 13, with a record cicarance of 8-ft. 2-in. or 2-in. more than last year. He had only an inch to spare from S. A. Edwards, who jumped 6-ft, 1-in.

London, May 8, Miss Kay Stammers saved Britain's tennis prestige by winning the wo

and Hapgood, and gave nedy was awarded the University men's singles for the third ume at

Woodley no sort of a chance with College cup for the best individual

ing events,. Bournemouth. Although-there- wasIt is not certain yet bow strong the hard, rising shot. This tuccess Performance in jumping and throw- oversens challenge will be for the filled the Italians with just the con- opposition from overseas she was up against world players such Open golf at St. Andrews in July. Adence they needed, and 10 minutes We know that A. D. (Bobby) Locke, later they took the lead. Blavati Mrs. Bills (Senorita Anita

the South African, is coming have centred the ball from the right, and

important Empire competitor now

and Hapgood, went for it. The ball ran through to Piola, who hooked it that Jim

into the net, English players pro- tested that Piola had knocked the

New York, May 31. amateur has decided not to come

ball down with his hand to control over, says an English sports writer.

Only one match was played in the One United States player we are certain to see is Gene Sarazen, who it, but the referee, after consulting Major Baseball League to-day, the a linesman, allowed the goal to Brooklyn Dodgers beating New York won the

Open when it was played stand. Italy now dropped back on Giants by 7-1 in the National circuit. Prince's,

in 1932.

twice

ready for Louis," Jim sald, "Louis ing is satisfied with his physical con- | C. Alves, C. R. Pereira and B. Basto France. And she beat thmpion of another shot, but he may be the oniv Colaussi, -closely marked by Male He answers doubters who call him ( Skip); C. C. Pereira. A. M. Xavier. because she could hit bem all, not The Ferrier, the big Australian

"If Nova beats Bher, sure he'll he is no god. I put him on the floor with the first right hand I threw at Chicago. Then I lost any head. Ia veterun with "What about figured it that glancing one floored Fitzsimmons who was still

I am only 30." Alm, I'll put him down for the count liner when past 40? when 1 really land one.

Baer has rained seriously for this started throwing them-and missing fight, which he hopes will lead to a them. They tell me I missed him tille bout with Joe Louis. His man-

So I

Bob

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by two feet. I just lost my head. Iager says that the former hud

and weight champlon of the world has not should have taken my time measured him."

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or drive A. A. Remedios and F. X. Soares (skip): F. A. Machado, C. II. Basto, more consistently, but because she

is now a

complete lawn tennis player, F. V. V. Ribeiro and J. J. Basto with all the shots, plus the confidence (skip).

and consistency which has often been Kowloon C.C. (v. Police lacking from her mako up in the away).-V. C. Labrum, J. W. M. Brows

Nish and E. Goodwin past.

Miss Stammers drove better that sprazen, possibi math wore rather the defensive and packed their goal, Scores.....

but 13 minutes from the end Half (skly); W. Hyde, T. A. Madar, H.

painful recollections of his last ap- found an opening for a shot which Brooklyn

of St. the Open

beat Olivieri, who was apparently New York Andrews, In 1933. He was strongly unsighted again. placed to retain his title when he The teams were:---

Overy and E, C. Funcher (skip); Geo. Mrs. Little, proved herself a more Lee, W. Mulcahy, J. Hyde and E. dogged attacker than Miss Scriven, Kern (skip)

SECOND DIVISION

Civil Service C.C. (v. Kowloon Tong away).-D. Crawley. T. College, F. Haynes and W. Bagley (skip); F. Harper, E. Bradshaw, L. Whant and W. Hillyer (skip); F. Austin, A. B. Allan, A. Stevens and S. Eccleshall (skip).

THIRD DIVISION ·

E. R. C. (v. Yacht Club| Hongkong away)-R. C. Butler, A. G. Gardner, A. F. Paul and J. K. Stoan (skip); G. G. S. Thomson, W. E-Baker, G. T. Padgett and L. do Rome (skip); J. F. Barron, H. S. McKay, S. Deacon and W. H. B. Musketi (skip).

Kowloon C.C. (v. Hongkong F.C. at Home)-W. E. Hobbs, F. P. Nash, R. 3. Meadows and J. M. Jack, (skip): W. Nnef, A. Madar, A. W. Ramsay and T. W. Carr (skip): A. C. Tribble, H. J. Smith, G. W. Bow- den and W. W. Hirst (skip).

One Match In Open Pairs Tourney

Kay Stammers

xho saved Britain's tennis prestige.

and a greater expert at the drop shot than even Mrs, Ellis, who, mainly on this shot, climbed to the top of the

It the green is in a fit condition tennis world two years ago,... for play, one match in the Open

Pairs Championship will be decided:

A NEW STAR

at the Kowloon F. C. to-day, R. E. After Miss Stammers we shall re-

Lee and N. A. E. Mackoy will meet member the 1039 Bournemouth for L. A. Collyer and F. H. W. Haynes.

Boxing Contests Cancelled

the fine play of Miss Jean Nicoll, piloted so well through the doubles by Miss Betley Nuthall,

Strange as it may sound Miss Nicoll's friends were really pleased that she lost in the singles to Miss Peggy Seriven for now advisors can point out the faults in her game re vealed by this match. If Miss Nicoll The Gorman Boxing Union has had won this would not have been called off the contest between Ger- so easy. Moreover defeats, even many and Poland which had been glorious defeats, are very good for a scheduled to take place in Warsaw coming champion, na-Miss-Nicoll un from June 10-to-13.).

Berlin, May 31.

doubtedly

over

pearance

In

It

12

4

Hamlin, Todd....

Oft homered for the Glants, Bat- went out for the last round. Every- TTALY Olivieri, goal; Foni and Rava, ieries.-Dodgers, thing went well until the eleventh backs; De Petrini, Andresie, and Locateil. Reuter. hole. This is Д short one, and

Sarazen had the bad luck to land in Strath, the famous bunker which guards the green. He took three to get out, but even then finished only one stroke behlad Denny Shute and Craig Wood, who fled for first place with 202. Shute won the play off.

Car Records

Britisher Betters His Own Times

Leipzig, May 31, Major A. T. G. Gardner, British motorist, driving a 1,000 cc M.G. Mognette, on the Dessau Autobahn, broko the class G records for one mile, one kilometre and Ave Idio- metres from flying starts. The res- pective speeds were 303.169 miles an hour, 203.740 and 197.030 kilometres an hour.

Gardner held the previous records with times of 187,010, 180.587 and 144.2-Reuter....

of some people. It is quite possible, however, that Miss Nicoll may work out her own salvation in this matter of tennis technique. I feel sure that Miss

this defeat has strengthened this Nicoll's clairana to a place in year's Wightman Cup team

Only Miss Scriven, twice champion of France, and Miss Kay Stammers, The Polish. Boxing: Union has also At this early stage in a career one who has beaten nearly every lead cancelled the Posen-Berlin tourney thing on which advice might be helping player in the world, including which was to take place in Berlin on ful to Miss Nicoli is her backhand, Mrs. Moody and Miss Allco Marble, | June: 2.—Truna-Océan,

which is not dat enough in the view have beaten Miss Nicoll this season.

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