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HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING: MAX BAER VS. JIM BRADDOCK, PT.
1 (RADIO)

Summary

A broadcast of the heavyweight championship of the world bout from Madison Square Bowl in Long Island City, New York. World champion Max Baer defends his crown against Jim Braddock. Opens with the announcement of the Gillette sponsored contest to name Baer's dog. Weighing in ceremonies begin. Round one begins. The fight continues with rounds six through thirteen. Broadcast of the bout continues on R77:0311.

Details

• NETWORK: NBC
• DATE: June 13, 1935 10:00 PM
• RUNNING TIME: 1:00:00
• COLOR/B&W: N/A
• CATALOG ID: R77:0310
• GENRE: Radio - Sports
• SUBJECT HEADING: Boxing; Sports
• SERIES RUN: NBC - Radio, 1935
• COMMERCIALS:
  • Radio - Commercials - Gillette

CREDITS

• Graham McNamee … Sports Commentator
• Ford Bond … Sports Commentator
• Max Baer
• Jim Braddock

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