Dempsey Arrives to Train at Lincoln Fields Stadium Camp
Chicago zones in for boxing summer as Jack Dempsey and entourage move into the Lincoln Fields stadium site to train for the world heavyweight title bout with Gene Tunney. Estelle Taylor joins him as training plans begin with Leo Flynn coordinating ahead of Monday session.
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Edward C. Derr
United Press
Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Lincoln Fields
Gene Tunney
Speculator
N. Y
Dempsey
Estelle Taylor
Jerry the Greek
Leo Flynn
Estelle
Flynn
Jack Sharkey
New York
Major League Baseball Roundup From The Day’s Play
The Associated Press recap notes Ruth and Gehrig in a home run duel with Ruth hitting his thirty-eighth. Chicago and Detroit games feature key homers by Babe Ruth Herman Dressen and Riggs Stephenson. Buckled by errors, Pirates beat Giants 4 1 as Hornsby’s homer aids. Cards beat Braves 7 3 as Haines shines. Athletics sweep Indians 4 1 behind Hidlin Brown and Grove.
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Associated Press
Babe Ruth
Chicago White Sox
George Connally
Sox
Yanks
Chicago
Pipgras
Moore
Tris Speaker
Washington
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Babe Herman
Brooklyn
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Cubs
Herman
Carlson
Bobby Barrett
Gubs
Riggs Stephenson
Dazzy Vance
Charley Dressen
Cincinnati
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Boston Braves
Jess Haines
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Detroit
Boston Red Sox
Billings
Brown University
Bostonians
Philadelphia Athletics
Cleveland
Hidlin
Brown
Lefty Grove
Indians
Best Base-Stealers of Yesterday and Today Noted Players
The piece surveys prominent base stealers across eras, highlighting Johnny Neun of the Detroit Tigers, George Sisler, Tiny Tavener, Ty Cobb, Max Carey, Sparky Adams, Frank Frisch, Cuyler, and Harvey Hendrick. It cites historic totals like Stovey 156 in 1888 and Stevey 115 in 1891, and notes records and feats from 1915 to 1927 with casual sport-page tone. FEG MURRAY adds a tip on supple joints for dives and warns about risky dives.
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John H. Neun
Detroit Tigers
Baltimore
Blue
Johnny More
Cleveland
Yankees
Navin Field
Neun
Senators
Johnny Neun
Tiger
George Sisler
Tavener
Colat
Max Carey
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Pittsburgh
Harvey Hendrick
Max
Franklie’ Frisch
Cuyler
Carey
Stovey
William R. Hamilton
Silver Wins Unpopular Decision in 10-Round Lightweight Fight
In San Francisco on August 20 Jack Silver, lightweight, defeated Gilbert Attell in a 10 round decision. In Kansas City on the same date Roy Burger of Dodge City heavyweight and Tiny Jim Herman of Portland were declared no contest.
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United Press
San Francisco
Jack Silver
Gilbert Attell
Kansas City
Roy Burger
Dodge City
Tiny Jim Herman
Portland
Ore
Boxing Results From New York and Brooklyn Fights
Speedy Sparks beat Leo Wax in ten rounds in Kansas City while Pete Armiento a Filipino bantam, was KOed in the first by Tony Canzoneri in New York. Brooklyn Joe Glick defeated Andre Rutis in Brooklyn in ten rounds as Eddie Anderson fought Sammy Dorfman to a draw in Newark.
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Speedy Sparks
Kansas City
Leo Wax
New York
Pete Sarmiento
Tony Canzoneri
Brooklyn
Joe Glick
Andre Rutis
France
Eddie Anderson
Wyoming
Sammy Dorfman
Newark
Morris Given Writer So He Can Play Best
Denver golf writer N C Tub Morris gave up his editing duties to focus on the State golf tournament. He won medalist honors and defeated two opponents in match play over three days before seeking help to count his own strokes and avoid the sand traps. Editors assigned another reporter as Morris faced quarterfinals with S F Keoughan.
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Denver
Colo
N. C
Tub” Morris
Denver Morning News
Today
Morris
S. F. Keoughan
J. M. Acheson
Jim Brown
Miss Grace Carter Out With Illness From State Life
Grace Carter of the California State Life Insurance company has been absent from work for a week due to illness.
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Grace Carter
California State Life Insurance Company
Santa Fe and P O Teams Clash at Fair Grounds
Santa Fe and Post Office teams of the Central league clash on the fair grounds diamond at 6 pm. Santa Fe defeated Nobles Brothers 4 to 2 yesterday as Workman allowed one hit and earned mound ace status, with Jordan behind him. Nobles batteries were Hopkins Bee man and Nichols.
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Santa Fe
Post Office
Fair Grounds
Nobles Brothers Grocery
Workman
Railroaders
Jordan
Nobles
Hopkins
Beeman
Nichols
East and West to Tangle for Tennis Honors
Forest Hills August 18. Annual East versus West tennis clash on West Side courts features rising youngsters facing seasoned stars. Notable changes include the scratch of Little Bill Tilden from singles to give youth a chance. Nine matches open with Robert Rotherham versus an unnamed opponent, followed by Pat Campbell and Pat Ingersoll of Broadmoor. Final match pits Walter Crooks against C. C. Schrepferman.
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Forest Hills
United States
Bill” Tilden
Pion
Robert Rotherham
Pat Campbell
Pat Ingersoll
Broadmoor
Walter Crooks
C, C. Schrepferman
White Sox star Mostil returns to practice after scare
Chicago reports Johnny Mostil, White Sox centerfielder, in uniform for practice yesterday for the first time since his near fatal action at Shreveport spring camp. He expects to return to regular play soon. Elsewhere, golf and baseball scores from Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Wichita, and Denver are listed with multiple pitchers and hitters noted.
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United Press
Chicago
Johnny Mostil
White Sox
Shreveport
Dallas Woman Favored In Golf Tourney 1927 Title
Mrs. S. L. Reinhardt of Dallas Texas is the popular favorite to win the 1927 women western golf championship after defeating defending champion Miss Dorothy Page of Madison Wisconsin. The final quarter round is expected to produce excellent golf with pairings listed for the final rounds.
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Lake Geneva
Wis
S. L. Reinhardt
Texas
Dorothy W Page
Madison
Wisconsin
Melvin Jones
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