Baker Versus Callahan Headlines Chicago Boxing Card
Promoter James Mullen brings Sam Baker and Mushy Callahan to a ten round welterweight clash with weight limits in doubt. Baker seeks title qualification while profits go to American Legion relief. Also on the bill Fidel Labarra Hal Moore Soug Myers Stanislaus Loayza Ignacio Fernandez resurface in supporting bouts.
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Callahan
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California
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American Legion
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Paris
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Fidel Labarba
Hal Moore
Memphis
U. S. Navy
Soug Myers
Idaho
Sammy Mandell
Stanislaus Loayza
Chile
Ignacio Fernandez
Abe Attell Goldstein
United States
Joe Lucas
Detroit
Sharkey Spars, Drops Urban With Left Hook
New York July 12 Jack Sharkey worked seven rounds with various sparring partners. The highlight came when he dropped Johnny Urban of Pittsburgh with a fierce left hook. Managers tried to keep him closer, but he pushed his training beyond previous efforts.
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United Press
New York
Jack Sharkey
Johnny Urban
Pittsburgh
Sharkey
Dempsey Slacks In Training At Lake George Swim
Jack Dempsey attended a 25 mile swim at Lake George drawing thousands. He sparred six rounds with six partners including Martin Gallagher and Chief Motoquah, knocking out two. defense remained open. Liberty magazine notes Lincoln estate valued at $110,295 from presidential salary.
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United Press
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Jack Dempsey
Lake George
Dempsey
Martin Gallagher
Washington, D. C
Motoquah
Toledo
Jack
Abraham Lincoln
Sharkey trains for Dempsey bout with risky right hand
Henry L. Farrell reports Sharkey fixes on a right hand for the July 21 bout with Jack Dempsey while critics note Dempsey’s vulnerability to hard rights. Sharkey, once a left-handed puncher, says his right hand is strong and ready, though skeptics warn his defense remains open.
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Tom Gibbons
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Bill Brennan
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Tunney
Jack Sharkey
Jim Maloney
Maloney
Stormy Davis Hits First Home Run At Texan Park
Looks Bigger Than Babe To Stormy Davis recently obtained from Omaha in a four for two trade of players. He clouted the first home run over the wall at Texan park in left field. The ball dropped over the fence for a dramatic drive. Stormy received a $25 prize from Erasmus Tack of the Globe as wagers swirled across the city. The fence sits about 400 feet from home plate. Davis is famed for outsized home runs at Lincoln.
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Tubbs
Lost Art of Ranking Bases Returns to Game
The article notes several base running feats across major leagues. Bucky Harris steals home in the 10th to lift the Senators over the Indians 3 2 and Bill Barrett's daring ninth inning theft beats the Red Sox 7 6. Gehrig ties Ruth for the home run lead in the Yankees 8 6 win over Detroit as Lou hits his ninth four base hit in the series.
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Flynn Promises Strategy Against Sharkey’s Style
The article notes Flynn’s defense in Sharkey’s weave and cites Dempsey and Leo Flynn as experts on that approach. It records Flynn suggesting Sharkey lowers his hands to bait head shots and describes Maloney’s failed body attack against Sharkey’s open jaw during sparring.
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Dempsey
Leo Flynn
Maloney
Stormy Davis Hits First Fair Ball at Texan Park
Stormy Davis hit the first fair ball leaving Texan park, sending a smash that cleared the fence near the left-center gap with one runner aboard. The event boosted Davis as the Globe News sports editor awaits mailed prizes from prior offers and sponsors.
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DAVIS
Globe News
Gehrig Ties Ruth With 29th Home Run Of Season
Lou Gehrig ties Babe Ruth by belting his 29th home run of the season and adding a double in five at bats. Ty Cobb hits his third homer and two singles in four chances as Speaker doubles in four at bats. Ruth goes hitless in three appearances while Hornsby struggles in the batting line.
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Heine Schuble
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Wills and Paulino Prepare for Bout at Ebbetts Field
New York reports Harry Wills and Paulino Uscudan through training and pronounced ready by managers for their boxing headline at Ebbetts Field in Brooklyn tomorrow night. Ticket sales progress noted as satisfactory. Officials Teck and Johnson assigned as umpires.
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United Press
New York
Harry Willa
Paulino Uscudan
Ebbette Field
Brooklyn
Boxing Night Results Across Cities Highlight Decisions and KO’s
Joe Sekura of Dayton won a 12 round decision over Jim Berman of Seattle at 174 pounds. Jimmy Britt of California edged Billy White in 10 rounds on a newspaper decision. Paul Cavalier of Patterson stopped Jack Darnell in a technical knockout at heavyweight. Patsy Motto from Albany defeated Andy Gary in four rounds at Troy. Leo Lomski of Washington stopped Willie Walker in the third round at Dexter Park. Yale Okun of Philadelphia took a 10 round decision over George Gemas of Philadelphia.
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Joe Sekura
Jim Berman
Seattle
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California
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Jersey City
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Washington
Willie Walker
Dexter Park Stadium
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