Gibbons Knocks Out Bloomfield in Third Round
American heavyweight champion Tommy Gibbons defeats British holder Jack Bloomfield at Wembley Stadium in London. A savage right hook early in the third floor sent Bloomfield through the ropes, ending the bout with Bloomfield unable to rise before the count.
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Vicentini Emerges As Threat To Lightweight Crown
Robert Edgren profiles Luis Vicentini, Chilean lightweight contender in 1924, arguing his speed, intelligence, and punch power compare with Benny Leonard era champions. Describes Vicentini's physique, resilience, and ring IQ along with past champions and age considerations shaping a possible title shot.
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National League doubleheader results highlight August 9
Baseball action from August 9 covers the Cubs and Braves splitting a twin bill with Cubs losing 11 6 in ten innings and Braves winning 7 0 in the nightcap. Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn and New York also posted decisive wins as Wilson Dickerman and Dicker man influenced late scoring spreads.
Browns pounding Athletics as Shocker shines on mound
Urban Shocker pitched strong for the St. Louis Browns who defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 4 to 0. Teammates provided support with timely hits in an afternoon game.
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Hereford Fans Offer Farley $225 For Jensen Bout
Hereford supporters bid $225 to urge A. B. R. F. welterweight champion Thor Jensen to meet local promoter Farley on Labor Day September 1. Farley defeated Jensen amid weeks of controversy over a navy champion claim. A second match is possible, but location and referee still undecided.
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Zincs Face Sled Allen's Team in Lubbock Meeting
The U S Zines travel to Lubbock today to play Sled Allen's crew after a prior defeat here. Todd Nicklaus will pitcher and Smith catcher for the game.
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Bear Puff series game ends with Cruins 8 6 victory
In San Antonio August 9 the Cruins beat the Bear Puff host team 8 to 6 as Warwick hit a left field homer in the second and Hafey followed with a centerfield drive in the fourth. Meyers scored on a Sammy Mayer advance in the eighth, with Hatteries Barfoot and McCurdy on the mound for San Antonio.
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Burns, Cummings to meet in Western golf final
Miss Miriam Burns of Kansas City defeats Miss Dorothy Klotz 3 and 2 in the semi finals to reach the final against Edith Cummings, national champion, at the Onwentsia club. The match determines the Western women's championship title.
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