Comiskey Eyes Ruth Purchase To Boost Sox Attendance
Old Charley Comiskey rumored to bid for Babe Ruth to lift Chicago White Sox gate receipts. Attendance at Comiskey Park slumped to 3500–4000, except when Ruth’s Yankees visits drew 40,000. Reportedly Yankees may sell Ruth to Sox with league-wide bonus funds to boost drawing power and profits. A decade long deal could exceed 1 million dollars.
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Copeland C. Burg
International News Service
Chicago
Charley Comiskey
Charley
Comiskey
Babe Ruth
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
New York Yankees
Comiskey Park
Bambiro
Yankees
New York
Ruth
Sox
Jake Rapper
Babe
Roth
Yanks
Ruth Sox
Contributions For Smith Campaign Appeal Telegraphed
The Associated Press reports Col Herbert Lehman announced that contributions of any amount from ten cents up will be welcomed by Governor Smith supporters. Lehman, finance director of the Democratic committee, sent a telegram to state party leaders asking for assistant finance directors to handle funds.
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Associated Press
New York
Smith
Herbert H. Lehman
National Democratic Committee
Democratic Nations
Indians and Broncs to clash in Oklahoma City opener
Oklahoma City Indians and the American Broncs prepare for a three game series in fair weather. The Indians claim their winning stride returns while the Broncs vow to repeat past failures in Oklahoma City after yesterday rainout forced a double header tomorrow.
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Oklahoma City
Globe
Oklahoma City Indians
American Broncs
Amarillo
Davis named assistant trade commissioner to Buenos Aires
Washington July 18 John W Davis Jr of Galveston Texas appointed assistant trade commissioner for the United States at Buenos Aires Argentina His aviation service in France and knowledge of automotive trade noted as key to US Argentina commerce.
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Tex
Karl W. Criss
United States Air Corps
Air Corps
France
Fort Crocket
Criss
Washington
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Public Health Service
Strio
Paris
Consuelo Pani
Bois du Boulogne
Pani
Senorita Pani
John W. Davis, Jr
Texas
United States
Buenos Aaires
Argentina
Davis
Historic naval craft to be shown at Chicago World Fair
The frigate Constitution and the Niagara flagship of Commodore Peary from the War of 1812 will be displayed among historic naval vessels at the Chicago World's Fair. The Constitution restoration is due for completion at noon, and the Niagara has been raised and repaired after a century submerged at Erie, Pennsylvania.
Roper Says Long Forward Pass Too Dangerous in Football
At a coaches school in Superior Wisconsin Bill Roper argues the long looping forward pass is too risky. He favors shorter 20 yard or five yard passes, likening football to politics in needing constant, active engagement.
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Superior
Wis
Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
G.O.P
America
Philadelphia
Princeton
Howard Jones
Yale
University of California
Minnesota
Superior Normal College
Roper
Jong
Boxing a Leading Illinois Industry Says Boxing Tax Record
International News Service reports boxing in Illinois as a major industry with $287,000 in tax revenue from boxing shows for the fiscal year through June 30. The period saw 160 bouts, 1,576 boxers, and high patronage across the state, outpacing other states in profits taxed.
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International News Service
Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania
California
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Jersey
State Athletic Commission
Illinois Receipts Hit Three Million In One Year
A reported total of 513 211 persons contributed to a cash outlay of 3 417 774 82 dollars. The GenE Tunney Dempsey bout in Chicago last September is cited as a major factor in the year’s large take.
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Illinois
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Chicago
La Barba Wins First Comeback Bout in 10 Rounds
Fidel La Barba former undefeated flyweight champion defeats Huerta Evans decisively over 10 rounds in Los Angeles. La Barba, who left Stanford to train, signals further summer bouts while Evans offers little resistance. Also noted is 11-year-old ventriloquist William Purcocks debuting in Birmingham England.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Fidel la Barba
Huerta Evans
la Barba
King
Stanford University
Evans
William Purcocks
Birmingham
England
Sensational Cubs and Pirates Spark League Race
Cubs and Pirates extend win streaks in a tight pennant chase. Cubs beat Phillies 4 3 as Clyde Beck homered with bases loaded. Pirates edged Braves 7 6 with late relief. Cardinals swept Dodgers 7 1 as Vance left early. Reds edged Giants 5 4. Red Sox halted White Sox 9 6. Yankees beat Indians 4 2. Browns shut out Senators 5 0.
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Pirates
Stelee - Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
Phils
Boston Braves
Joe McCarthy
Chicago
Clyde Beck
Quakers
Braves
Fred Fussell
Carmen Hill
Cardinals
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Dazzy Vance
Jeff Haines
Bill Walker
Cincinnati Reds
New York Giants
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Reds
Vic Aldridge
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Detroit
Bob Grove
Athletics Southpaw
al Shealy
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis
Browns
Washington
Senators
Oilers overpower Wichita in nine-inning slugfest
In Kansas City Tulsa beat Wichita 21 to 13 as nine pitchers tired after nine innings. Tulsa hitters Banner Perry Alter Montgomery and Roberts drove 22 hits. Meanwhile Omaha edged Des Moines 5 to 4 with Pillette holding six hits. Amarillo did not play Oklahoma City due to wet ground. no other games scheduled.
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United Press
Kansas City
Tulsa
Wichita
Oilers
Banner
Perry
Alter
Montgomery
Roberts
Naylor
Valentine
Wright
Porter
Omaha
Des Moines
Pillette
Greene
Mulroney
Amarillo
Oklahoma City
Negro Gun Club Posts High Scores at North Heights Shoot
Pan handle Jackrabbit Gun Club members, all African American, excelled at traps in North Heights yesterday. President Mac Johnson announced the club challenges any local negro clubs to a shoot, with results showing M. C. Johnson 50 47 and Walter Scott 80 89 among top scorers.
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Panhandle Jackrabbit Gun Club
North Heights
Mac” Johnson
M. C. Johnson
Horace Webster
Walter Scott
Fred Hester
Wee Po
Obie Hunter
Sherwood Moore
John Brant
Sicceg Np
Heaven
Belanger Captures Fifth HO Light Heavyweight Title
Canadian boxer Charlie Belanger defeated Harry Dillon in ten rounds to win the light heavyweight title in Portland Oregon. Dillon is a former holder of the same title, and the match took place on July 18.
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Bastrop
Tex
W. W. Waybourne
Brice
Hugo Middleton
Charlie Belanger
iBy Unitec Press
Portland
Ore
Charclie Belanger
Chamepion
Canada
Harry Dillon
Morgan and Martin Ring Tonight at Ebbetts Field
Ted Morgan the Seattle junior lightweight champion and Cannonball Eddie Martin of New York meet tonight for the 190-pound title at Ebbetts Field. Promoter Humbert Fugazey hopes rain will not again interfere after prior delays since June 2.
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Associated Press
New York
Ted Morgan
Seattle
Cannonball Eddie Martin
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