German baker wins 21 mile water marathon in Toronto
Ernest Vierkoetter of Cologne finished first in 11 hours 42 minutes. George Michel of France took second, William Erickson of New York finished third. Vierkoetter earned 30000 dollars and Michel 7500 dollars as 299 entered but only three completed. Eels and cold water hindered many while crowds cheered at the finish.
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Ont
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Cologne
Germany
George Michel
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William Erickson
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Lottie Schoemmer
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Martha Sager
Portland
Oregon
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Arthur, Compton
Long Beach
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Edith Heden
Two Women Try English Channel Swim in Cape Griznez
Two female swimmers begin attempts to cross the English Channel at Cape Griznez France. Mrs L R Weidman of Dover starts at 2 a m and Miss E L Marriott also known as Miss Jane Darwin starts at 12 08 p m amid prior failures this week. Luminous coats for police in Amsterdam reflect light aiding visibility and signaling at night.
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France
L. R. Weidman
Dover
England
E. L. Marriott
Jane Darwin
Amsterdam
Ruth Keeps Lead In Home Run Race As Gehrig Narrowly Trails
Yesterday Babe Ruth hit his forty third home run in four at bats two ahead of Lou Gehrig who moved closer in the chase. Gehrig had three bases on balls and a single in three at bats while Ty Cobb collected a single. Pitcher Hadley walked Ruth four times as Hornsby was idle. Team and batting averages show Ruth with 41 homers and Gehrig at 38 as speakers, Cobb, Hornsby, and others post varied marks.
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A Full Month Of Major Sports In September
PT and Tet by Feg Murray preview a packed September with ten key events across boxing tennis Davis Cup golf polo horse racing baseball and football. Highlights include Tunney vs Dempsey at Soldier Field September 22 and Belmont Futurity on September 17.
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Dorothy Campbell Hurd
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Aubrey Boomer
America
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Pirates
Chicago
Dempsey In Best Shape For Tunney Title Fight
Bronzed and hardened by training Jack Dempsey appears in peak condition for the September 22 heavyweight title bout with Gene Tunney. Weighing 198 pounds, four to five pounds lighter than start of training, he projects to drop further. He shows improved spirit, jokes with staff, and a focused resolve to regain the championship.
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United Press
Lincoln Fields
Jack Dempsey
Luis Angel Firpo
Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Jack Kearns
World's highest railway inaugurated in France
The Aiguille du Midi Mont Blanc line, billed as the world’s highest railway, was opened with ceremony by M. Tardieu, France’s minister of public works. Built by a French mountain railway company, the line had been under construction for 17 years.
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M. Tardieu
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France
Mountain Railways
Cubs Lead National League by One Game in Busy Day
The Chicago Cubs stayed one game ahead in the National League flag race as rivals played on. The Pirates swept a doubleheader from the Phillies while the Cardinals edged the Giants and the Yankees overwhelmed the Red Sox 10 to 3. Ty Cobb began his 23rd season with a single in his only at bat.
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Associated Press
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Cubs
Pirates
Phillies
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Ulrich
Aldridge
Fresco Thompson
Phils
Carmen Hill
Jack Scott
Donie Bush
Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn
Flint Rhein
Robins
Bill Doak
Cardinals
Blades
St. Louis
Boston Braves Buy Ed Brandt From Pacific Coast League
Boston acquires pitcher Ed Brandt from Seattle for 20000 dollars. Brandt will join the Braves in Cincinnati on September 9.
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Boston
Ed Brandt
Seattle
Boston Braves
Brandt
Cincinnati
Denver edges Des Moines 6 to 2 in baseball game
Denver broke up double steals and turned three double plays to defeat Des Moines 6 to 2. Lind and Murphy starred in the infield for Denver and Ortman notched his 20th win.
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United Press
Des Moines
Denver
Lind
Murphy
Ortman
Greater hope for hatchery seen here
A state commission letter to R. H. Ames of Amerillo expresses interest in a fish hatchery at Bivins Lake. Panhandle sportsmen especially Izaak Walton league members back the plan to serve the region. The dove season opens with licenses arriving. a warning says every hunter must possess a license or face a $10 to $100 fine.
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R. H. Ames
Amerillo
Bivins Lake
Panhandle
Izaak Walton
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