Dempsey faces Sharkey as doubts over fighting spark rise
Saratoga Springs July 15 report previews a Dempsey Sharkey bout amid questions if the former champion can regain his old fighting spark. Muldoon and Flynn critique his form noting changes from 1919 to today and the risk of losing edge in the ring.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Jess Willard
Maumee Bay
Jack Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
Dempsey
William Muldoon
Muldoon
Gene Tunney
Saratoga
Jack
Carpentier
Boyle
Thirty Acres
Firpo
Jack Bob
Tunney
Sharkey
Leo Flynn
Flynn
Oklahoma and Texas horsemen clash for money at Amarillo fair
Oklahoma and Texas horse owners prepare for a mid summer race program at the Amarillo Tri State exposition July 18 to 23. Led by W S Sapp the Sooner horsemen bring numerous fast horses and jockeys. Notables include Marine Corps Tingling Dan Foster Little Emma and Virgin among others. Jockeys such as Tommy Johnson Elgin Bains and Johnny Hahn are listed with a large Oklahoma contingent. The paddock room is under construction and racing starts at 4 pm daily with Dave Derden's band providing music.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Amarillo Tri- State Exposition
W. S. Sapp
Hollis
Sooner State
Mr. Sapp
Marine Corps
Tulsa
Tingling
T.J. Pendegrass
E. J. Murrell
Dacoma
Lucky Breeze
Ward and Ware
Virgin
Brat
Choc
Clarkston
Covington
Dan Foster
F. Mosier
Carmen
Little Emma
Ben Ward
Krippen
Oklahoma City
Mosier
Johnny Hahn
F. Pegg
Little Thurston
Boot Armstrong
C. Hart
Fred Smith
Johnny Singleton
Dave Derden
C. H. McMillan
Sharkey Takes Day Off From Training To Rest
New York July 15 United Press Jack Sharkey will take a day off in his training for the Dempsey bout today to rest from the grind caused by the heat wave in the city. Sparring partners are ready to travel to Pompton Lake New Jersey on short notice and many expect him to train away from the city.
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United Press
New York
Jack Sharkey
Dempsey
Pompton Lake
N. J
Sharkey
Dempsey Shows Improved Form After Short Workout
Saratoga July 15 Jock Dempsey looked better to his handlers and followers after a brief workout. He boxed four rounds and did strong work with pulleys weights and bags showing renewed steam of the old time Dempsey.
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Y United Press
Saratoga
Springs, N. Y
Jock Dempsey
Dempsey
Texans Fight To Bell In Last Half In Wichita Schedule
Texans aim to rebound after a 3 0 loss to Oklahoma City as they chase fifth place and a first division spot. Wichita Larks loom in a three-game set with a double bill Sunday, while Texas rests and plans a late-season push supported by a quick infield and improved defense.
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Tules Oilers
Oklahoma City Indians
Texans
Wichita Larks
Larks
Oilers
Oklahoma City
Craig
Saltzgaver
Brown
Csreccre
Chadbourne
Jorgens
Guppy
Felber
Moore
Ros
Eh Hoffman
Trey
Pate Lubees
Amarillo
Swanvboro
Manley Faces Smith In Denver Ring Bout Tonight
George Manley, Denver's top light heavyweight, meets Jeff Smith in a ten round main bout in Denver. Smith, who has lost seven of about 400 pro fights, is billed as the uncrowned middleweight champion. The card includes four other attractions.
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United Press
Denver
George Manley
Jeff Smith
Smith
Manley
Hornsby Powers Big 5 Show Amid Slugger Standings
Across a brief home run derby stoppage Miller of the Indians held Ruth and Gehrig to light at bats while Hornsby singled in seven tries. Standings feature Gehrig batting .405 with 128 runs and 29 homers, Hornsby at .311 with 16 homers, and Speaker idle as Cobb also rested.
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United Press
Hornsby
Miller
Indians
Ruth
Gehrig
Speaker
Cobb
Local League Scores Report Card
Nobles Bros. 5 defeats Amarillo Hardware 2 Propst Motor 7 over Santa Fe 1 Fort Worth and Denver 4 beats Radford Grocery 2 Post Office 7 defeats International 3.
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Nobles Bros
Amarillo Hardware
Propst Motor
Santa Fe
Fort Worth
Denver
Radford
Giants Burned In Set Of Losses By Tail End Club
The New York Giants endured two heavy defeats as Cincinnati and Pittsburgh snapped their grip on first division hopes. Curtis Walker led Cincinnati with a homer and three hits, while Kiki Cuyler sparked Pittsburgh’s 6-5 win with late-inning drama. Tiny Osborne boosted the Cubs past the Braves 6-1, and St Louis toppled Philadelphia 7-3 as Clarence Mitchell shut down the opponent. Cleveland halted an eight-game skid by beating the Yankees 4-1 as New York errors paved the path to defeat. Rangers over Boston and rain-interrupted games added to a day of strong innings and notable catches like Jigger Stats.
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Associated Press
John McGraw
Giants
New York
Cincinnati
Virgil Barnes
Curtis Walker
Cuyler
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Kiki Cuyler
Paul Waner
Osborne
Chicago Cubs
Boston Braves
Chicago
Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia
Clarence Mitchell
Flint Rhem
Cleveland Indians
Yankees
Ruth
Gehrig
Miller
St. Louis Browns
Boston
Dan Howley
George Sisler
Denver Golfers to Contest City Championship at Cherry Hills
Seventy two golfers were scheduled to tee off at Cherry Hills golf club for the championship of the city of Denver.
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Denver City
Svt
Denver
Cherry Hills Golf Club
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