Latzo and Dundee Vie For Welterweight Title At Polo Grounds
Pete Latzo and Joe Dundee prepare for the first major welterweight title bout of the season at the Polo Grounds. Latzo weighed about 148 pounds with a $5,000 forfeit. Dundee 146 1 4 pounds. Betting favored Latzo while both fighters promised a hard contest amid safety precautions in a high stakes showdown.
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Two-Base Hit Frenzy Marks 1921 Indians versus Yankees
Umpire recalls July 21, 1921 Cleveland 17 New York 8 at Cleveland. Joe Sewell tops with three doubles as 22 singles and 16 two-base hits set an American League record, just shy of the NL mark. Sewell and Peckinpaugh standout as bases roared with relentless baserunning.
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Western Texas American Leagues Show Schedule
Western League matchups include Amarillo at Tulea Wichita at Oklahoma City Denver at Lincoln Omaha at Des Moines Beaumont at San Antonio Houston at Waco Dallas at Wichita Falls Fort Worth at Shreveport American League features St Louis at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at New York Chicago at Boston National League games New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Only games scheduled.
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Texas Valley League Scores Summary
St. Paul beat Milwaukee 8 to 3. Laredo defeated Edinburgh 3 to 2. Corpus Christi won 6 to 3 against Mission.
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Weather and sports schedule for today in American cities
Cloudy conditions forecast for Amarillo at Tulsa Wichita at Oklahoma City and Omaha at Des Moines and Denver at Lincoln plus National. Clear weather in New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Chicago at Boston Detroit at New York Cleveland at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Washington. Only games today.
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Purdue students join parade for George Sanders homecoming
Lafayette residents and Purdue University students celebrated George Sanders, winner of the 5600 mile motor car race at Indianapolis memorial day, with a parade through the business district and speeches by local figures. Meanwhile Wayland Dean was sold by the Philadelphia club and is moving to Chicago under Joe McCarthy.
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SIKES BEATEN FOR CITY TITLE BUT HOLDS ONE
Walter Sikes loses the Hillcrest semi final to Eddie Johnson and exits the city championship but retains Panhandle and Eastern New Mexico titles. Johnson's 15 foot putt forced a 19th hole birdie win. Merriman defeats Howe 6-5 as Sikes partner awaits next Sunday to decide the crown.
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Helen Wills Sees Six Rivals Ahead In Summer Meet
In Forest Hills interview Helen Wills charts a route to the world singles title listing three American and three foreign contenders Elizabeth Ryan Molla Mallory Eleanor Goss Kathleen Godfree Joan Fry Eileen Bennett She predicts a possible charity exhibition with Suzanne Lenglen and hints at tactical changes for the six rivals while noting her improved form after last season’s operation.
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Yankees Trim Mackmen Fourth Time
Yesterday's Big 4 report notes Cobb and Ruth unable to connect in four at bats. Yankees beat Mackmen for the fourth time in as many meetings. Hornsby idle en route west. Speaker went 1 for 5 against Slim Harriss of the Red Sox.
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Denver Fans Predict Johnson Victory Over Reynolds
Northern Colorado sports followers expect Granny Johnson to defeat welterweight champion Jack Reynolds next Monday night. James I. Smith of Longmont notes Reynolds agreed to throw his opponent twice within an hour or forfeit. Hassan Mohamed is favored to beat Jack Sherry in the same quarter by two falls to one. Gerald Downing of the Tigers earns Colorado College track team captaincy after starring in the Rocky Mountain conference high jump.
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Helen Serves With Swift Pace and Polished Form
The report praises Helen's terrific service and paceful driving noting her improved service backhand overhead and anticipation. It highlights her strong position to return opponents' shots, faster movement, increased eagerness, and a five pound weight loss enhancing her play.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
Western League results Amarillo 5 Tulsa 7 Denver 2 Lincoln 8 Wichita 12 Oklahoma City 8 Omaha 3 Des Moines 13 Texas League Dallas 5 Wichita Falls 6 Fort Worth 5 Shreveport 8 Houston 3 Waco 4 Beaumont 3 San Antonio 11 American League New York 2 Philadelphia 1 Cleveland 14 Detroit 1 Boston 6 Washington 1 National League Brooklyn 6 Boston 2 Philadelphia 5 Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati St Louis Iain Southern Association New Orleans 1 Memphis 5 Mobile Little Rock rain International League Jersey City 3 Baltimore 0 Newark 8 Reading 12 Buffalo 7 Toronto 4 Syracuse 3 Rochester 4 American Association Indianapolis 1 Toledo 5 Columbus 0 Louisville 2 Minneapolis 5 Kansas City 11
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