Greb Captures Middleweight Title From Wilson at Polo Grounds
Harry Greb of Pittsburgh defeated champion Johan Wilson of Boston by decision in a 15 round bout at Polo Grounds earning the middleweight crown. The match drew about 1 000 spectators as Greb pressed early and kept constant body work and sharp rights to the head, while Wilson struggled to counter with a steady defense.
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Isburg
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Mike O'Dowd
Tng
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Vic McLaughlin
West Side
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Inkers
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Brook
Tors
Cuddy de Marco
Tabure
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Pitts
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Wilson
Sonna
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O'Ballie Greb
Grem
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Cas
Ana
Nara
Aussies Break Even With U S Tennis Men
Australia’s Davis Cup challengers push the United States to a 1-1 split after opening singles. James Anderson defeated William M. Johnston in a five set thriller 4-6 6-2 2-6 7-5 6-2 as William T. Tilden evened the score with a straight sets victory over John B. Hawkes 6-4 6-2 6-1 in Forest Hills.
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Associated Press
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Australia
United States
Worl
William M. Johnston
James
Anderson
William T. Tilden
United
John. B. Hawkes
Nationals at Phillies and Red Sox at Giants in MLB today
Major League Baseball schedule features Washington at Philadelphia and Boston at San Francisco, with teams seeking wins to boost division and wild card aims. Key matchups include starting pitchers and home comforts shaping early-season momentum.
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American Association
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Kansas
City
Toulnville
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Toledo
San Francisco
Portland
Bitramenion
Fair Lake Orate
Oakiana
Giants Take Lead In Titular Series With Meaderville
Frank Yamer's Colored Giants seized the initial edge in the Independent league pennant race by defeating Meaderville 6 to 5 at Clark Park in a tense first of three to crown the 1928 champion. Giants outhit Meaderville nearly three to one and led early, though darkness halted play after two batters were hit by pitches with the bases loaded, leaving runs uncredited.
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Colored Giants
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Clark Park
Giants
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Ace Chucker
1Hire
McKinley Walker
Spearman
Jackson
Marta
Workoff
Battles
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Cente
Allen
Lundy
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Theight
Whitesides
Walker
Marta Ota
Truncano
Penhale
McAlpin
Ruffato
Clinch
Pleaves
Trun
Dixie La Hood Adds 10 Wins on Coast
Butte bantam Dixie La Hood continues his California tour with victories over Los Angeles rival Pee Wee Nolan in four rounds at San Pedro. The Butte fighter earned fan praise at Lyceum Athletic Club and will next face Art Stringer in Vernon before a San Pedro finish.
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Hood
Butte Bantam
California
Golden Gade
Pee Wee Nolan
Los Angeles
Dixie
San Pedro
Butte
John Slug
Em Sullivan
la Hood
Lyceum Athletic Club
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Verno
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Stringer
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Pride of
Open Air Labor Day Boxing Card In Butte
Weldon Wing faces Dandy Dillon in a 12 round featherweight main event at Clark Park in Butte as part of Labor Day celebrations. Bouts include Tate vs Locklyn and Brandon vs Freyler, with Wildfire vs Seaman as a preliminary. The card, under the Silver Bow Labour Council and American Legion, promises a strong ring showing and big crowd turnout.
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Portland
Dandy Dillon
Minneapolis
Bmn Tate
San Francisco
Sid Locklyn
Omaha
Buster Brandon
Butte
Jimmy Freyler
Helena
Wildfire
Clark Park
Legion Gym
Harvey ‘Thorpe
Middle West
Bill Tate
Womack
Buite
Capital City
Seaman
Billy Wells Bests Herman In 16-Round Battle
Billy Wells outpointed Herman in a 16 round no decision bout, scoring cleanly with body blows while Hermann wore the marks of the exchanges. The Milwaukee event drew reports of a cautious Wells who did not extend himself, finishing with no blemish. American Association notes Minneapolis card details.
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Milwaukee
Melis
Icla
California
Wells
Foley Kidney Pills Ad From Paxson & Rockefeller
Supposed testimonial notes a man named John R. Gordon from Danville suffers kidney trouble for five years or more and loses sleep while feeling fatigued after work. After using Foley Kidney Pills, he reports improved sleep, strength, and easier work. The ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder issues, hack aches, and rheumatic pains.
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Foley
Paxson & Rockefeller
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