Firpo Hints Return to Ring in May After Training
Luis Angel Firpo, the Wild Bull of the Pampas, says he may return to boxing to chase a title after a light eight week training. He has reduced his weight from 260 to 240 pounds and aims to be at 216 by October, with talks underway with Tex Rickard and possible bout with Monte Munn as a trial.
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Diamond Dope Where They Play
Western League schedules include Des Moines at Amarillo Omaha at Wichita Denver at Tulsa Putblo at Oklahoma City and American League games New York at St Louis Boston at Chicago Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland National League matchups St Louis at Boston Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at New York plus Texas League Beaumont at Waco Houston at San Antonio Fort Worth at Shreveport Wichita Falls at Dallas.
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Yesterday's baseball scores from multiple leagues
Yesterday's results show New York 12 Cleveland 9 and Chicago 7 New York 4. Other games include Pittsburgh 5 Boston 1 and St Louis 18 Philadelphia 5. Regional totals cover Fort Worth Dallas San Antonio Wichita Falls Beaumont Shreveport Waco and Western cities.
Sad Sam Jones Makes Notable Comeback With Senators
The 36 year old pitcher Sam Jones, once with the Yankees, is revived with the Washington Senators. Clark Griffith and Bucky Harris praise his return as he marks a resilient late career after starts with the Red Sox and Yankees and a stint with the Browns.
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Crandall Leaves Wichita to Join Coast League Pitching
James O Doc Crandall manager and part owner of the Wichita club says he is severing ties with the team and will head to Sacramento to join the Pacific Coast League as a pitcher. The report places Crandall’s move alongside local business visitors and a Dallas delegation in Wichita.
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Doc” Crandall
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Clothes Stolen at H V Knupp Home
Police report a theft at H V Knupp of 1927 Van Buren street last night. Stolen items include a tuxedo dress shirt orchid evening dress shoes and a bottle of hair tonic.
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Major league stat leaders and award mentions
A compact tally of top season stats. Notable figures include Bottomley with 35 doubles and 13 triples for the Cards, Ruth driving in 100 with 41 homers for the Yanks, Ruth also hitting 41 homers, Manush posting 151 hits for the Browns, and Hoyt of the Yanks with 13 wins and 2 losses. Other leaders include Wilson 24 homers for the Cubs, Ame batting 399 for the Senators, and Rooth with 108 runs for the Yankees.
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Groggy Yankees halt slide with 12 9 win over Indians
The Yankees, after a three game skid, defeated the Cleveland Indians 12 to 9 in a wild game. The win narrows the gap to the Philadelphia Athletics who ride an eight game streak and sit five and a half games ahead in the standings. The St. Louis Cardinals widened their NL lead to five by routing the Phillies 18 to 5 as Sand’s misplay sparked the rout and Douthit collected five hits.
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Amarillo weed cutting effort aims to curb nuisance
Approximately half the weeds within Amarillo city limits have been cut per city inspectors. About 250 complaints have been filed. Efforts continue to rid the city of the weed nuisance within two weeks and citizens are urged to cooperate by cutting their own weeds.
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Progress on Sewer in South Section 1s Made
Progress on sanitary sewer lines in the Oliver Eakle and Edgefield additions is reported by J E Taylor superintendent of sewers. Heavy rains slowed work but Eakle addition should finish within a month if weather holds, while the full system won’t be done before October 1.
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Dempsey Questions Tunney Realism About Retirement
Boston august 1 Jack Dempsey arrives as announcer and says Gene Tunney not serious about retirement undefeated champion could return if the occasion demands it Dempsey believes Tunney would fight again under the right circumstances despite Tunney's announced retirement
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Notable Figures Share Hometown roots in Lonoke Oklahoma
Ed Hamm the famed broad jumper and Senator Joseph T. Robinson the Democratic vice presidential candidate both originated from Lonoke Oklahoma. The note highlights their shared birthplace.
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Olympic girls 100 meter final protest dismissed
United Press reports officials in Amsterdam rejected a protest against Elizabeth Robinson of the United States winning the girls 100 meters at the Olympics. The protest, whose source was not revealed, challenged the judges and was not allowed to proceed. The federation ruled the judges complied with rules and the decision was final.
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Mexican Rebels Suffer New Fatalities in Border Clashes
Dispatches from Queretaro report insurgents killed in clashes with forces under Marquez along the Queretaro and Junto border. Authorities say three men were captured smuggling ammunition to rebels, courtmartialed, and executed. The latest defeat occurred Tuesday as a rebel group led by Luis Herrera was dispersed, with federal units pursuing along the border.
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