Unknown youngster to rise as next heavyweight champion says Tex Rickard
Tex Rickard predicts the next heavyweight champion will emerge from the ranks in a swift rise. He notes Johnny Risko and Roberto Roberti collide August 15 and hints at Danny Dunn’s grudges. Rickard plans a September elimination tournament but remains away fishing until next week.
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George Kirkley
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U.P
Tex Rickard
Gene Tunney
Richard
Tom Jeney
Rickard
Humbert J. Fugazy
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
Roberto Roberti
Ebertsfield
Brooklyn
Danny Dunn
Risko
Sharkey
Heeney
Dunn
Tunney
Columbus Senators Rise In Series With Brewers
Southpaw Joe Eddleman of the Milwaukee Brewers failed to quiet the Columbus sluggers as the Senators won the opening game 2 to 1. Roy Meeker pitched well before leaving with a sore arm in the seventh. Larry Winters finished. Louisville lost to Minneapolis, keeping Columbus within 1 1/2 games of sixth place.
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Joe Eddleman
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Mnneapolis
Roy Meeker
Larry Winters
Eddie Shea Wins Decision In Furio's Bout With Petrone
Eddie Shea, Chicago featherweight, defeated Dom Petrone of New York in ten rounds at Olympic arena Cleveland. Shea won all but three rounds and promised to finish him. Petrone stayed competitive amid heated exchanges. In the same card, Jack McKerns won a six round decision over Mickey Sector with several early knockouts in preliminaries.
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Standings in American Association Clubs
The standings list shows teams such as Indianapolis Kansas City St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Louisville Columbus St Louis Cincinnati New York Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia with various win loss and percentage records. The format reflects historic league standings with team abbreviations and numeric tallies for games won and lost.
Baseball scores from multiple league games
Columbus defeated Milwaukee 8 to 2. Toledo beat Kansas City 11 to 0 and then 11 to 7. Minneapolis won 9 to 2 over Louisville and 6 to 5 after 15 innings against Louisville. St Paul edged Indianapolis 5 to 3, and Indianapolis triumphed 6 to 0 over St Paul.
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Kansas City
Minneapolis
Louisville
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Indianapolis
Schedule of rain affects key baseball games today
Only games are listed with Cincinnati at New York and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia plus St Louis at Boston and St Louis home rain delays, leaving Cincinnati New York and Pittsburgh Philadelphia as the sole scheduled matchups with rain impacting none of them yet.
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Philadelphia
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Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago and Boston Rivalry Wraps With Wins
Chicago defeats Boston 4 2 and 7 3 in separate games. Philadelphia wins over Cleveland 6 4 while Detroit beats Washington 10 5. New York shells St. Louis 12 1 in another matchup.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
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City matchups listed for upcoming games
Milwaukee at Columbus, Kansas City at Toledo, St. Paul at Indianapolis, Minneapolis at Louisville are shown as the scheduled pairings for upcoming basketball contests across several cities.
Baseball matchups and league pairings listed
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Winecinnati at New York, Chicago at Brooklyn, St. Louis at Boston. AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington at Detroit, Philadelphia at Cleveland, New York at St. Louis, Boston at Chicago.
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Boston
Washington
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Griffith weighs buying Atlanta club to add Senators
President Clark Griffith of the Washington Senators said he is studying a possible purchase of the Atlanta club of the Southern Association offered for sale. He indicated a price must be reasonable. The Atlanta franchise is on the market.
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Plays With Bucyrus First Base For Bucyrus Team
Farrell Thomas, ex American Legion and Hocking Valley catcher, is the Bucyrus New York Central first baseman this season. Bucyrus, ch holder of the T. and C. district title, faces Cleveland Big Four railroad this Saturday and seven railroad games remain to decide the championship. Thomas has not committed an error this season.
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Reds 10 Depend on Donohue Today in Deciding Game
New York. Postponement yesterday does not alter Cincinnati Reds pitching plans for today’s key game with the Giants. Donohue to face Genewich or Benton as John McGraw may adjust his rotation for a pivotal National League race moment. The postponement will yield a double header Saturday. The Giants’ only recent losses came in double headers with the Cubs.
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United States Victory Not Threatened at Ninth Olympiad
The United States dominance grows on day five of the Olympic games with Herman Phillips of Illinois A. C. leading France's Dupont in the 400 metres trials. U S scores show 65 128, Great Britain 36, Canada 28, and Germany 16 as Myers wins a single sculls qualifying heat in 8:14.14.
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United Press
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Yankees Bash Browns 12 to 1 Behind Johnson Five Hits
Henry Johnson led the New York Yankees with five hits in five at bats as the Yankees routed the St. Louis Browns 12 to 1. Babe Ruth hit his 42nd homer of the season. Bob Meusel added a sixth inning homer. Johnson’s performance matched the slugfest pace, while Matt Combs sat out without a hit in six appearances. The Athletics beat Cleveland 6 to 4 as Haas led the attack with three hits. The White Sox won a doubleheader versus the Red Sox 4–2 and 7–3. Detroit defeated Washington 10–5 as Hargrave homered for the Tigers. All National League games were rained out.
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Metzler
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Excellent backfield material powers Navy hopes for strong eleven
Navy officials expect a powerful eleven this year at Annapolis thanks to standout backfield material. The report highlights the team's anticipated strength in rushing and playmaking from key backfield players.
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Navy
Annapolis
Jack Hendricks Reds Manager From Northwestern
Jack Hendricks, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, was among the first college players to succeed in the major leagues and hails from Northwestern University.
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Jack Hendricks
Cincinnati Reds
Northwestern
Welterweight Champion Defends Title in Columbus
Jack Reynolds retained the welterweight wrestling title by defeating Joe Turner two falls to one at Hart's Acre Columbus. Reynolds won the first fall in about seven minutes, Turner claimed the second in 63 minutes, and Reynolds clinched the match with the third fall in 16 minutes. Earlier Merle Dolby beat Harold Simms on points. Kurl Sarpolis threw Oscar Koehl in 13 minutes 25 seconds.
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Kurl Sarpolis
Oscar Koehl
First Elimination Bout Set in Detroit August 23
Detroit heads to boxing history as heavyweight action opens with Jack Sharkey versus Pierre Charles in a 10 round decision bout on August 23. This first elimination fight aims to crown Tunney's successor as heavyweight champion.
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Gene Tunney
Jack Sharkey
Pierre Charles
Imatey
West End Beats Franks 11 to 5 in Logan Baseball
West End defeated Franks 11 to 5 in Logan on Tuesday night. Eddie Tolbert starred for the losers with outstanding fielding, while R Tolbert pitched for the winners. Johnny Buntz returned to short for West End after years away, adding solid play.
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Burrus Bought by Indianapolis Club From Boston Braves
Dick Burrus, ex Columbus Senators first baseman, purchased from the Boston Braves by the Indianapolis club to replace veteran Walter Holke. Burrus had served as regular first baseman until George Sisler joined from Washington.
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George Sisler
Washington
Two Lightweight Contenders Set for Ten-Rounder
Detroit August 2 Jimmy MacLarnin known as the baby face and Stanislaus Loay za the Chilean lightweight with a string of wins meet in a scheduled ten round bout tonight.
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Jimmy MacLarnin
Stanislaus Loayza
Home Run Club Highlights and Totals by League
Baseball field data lists top home run hitters by team with Ruth and Gehrig for the Yankees and other players across the American and National leagues. It shows season totals and league totals, including Ruth Meusel Hargrave and others, with overall season totals for both leagues.
Stars Shine as Ruth Tops Circuit with 42nd Home Run
Yesterday Babe Ruth hit his 42nd homer plus a single and scored three runs in two at bats. Lou Gehrig added a single and two runs in five plate appearances. Harry Heilmann collected a single a double and two runs in three at bats. Cobb Frisch Hornsby Wilson Waner were idle.
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Lou Gehrig
Harry Heilmann
Ty Cobb
Frank Frisch
Rogers Hornsby
Hack Wilson
Paul Waner
Hambright Draws Pisano In Dayton Lightweight Bout
Vincent Hambright of Cincinnati and Augie Pisano of Brooklyn fought a 10 round draw in Dayton Kentucky last night. The lightweight bout ended even with no winner.
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Vincent Hambright
Cincinnati
Augie Pisano
Brooklyn
Athletics Top Indians 6 to 4 in Pitchers’ Duel
Willis Hudlin had a rough day as Connie Mack's Athletics defeated Cleveland 6 to 4. Philadelphia plated six runs in one inning off Stuchtin, with Billy Bayne relieving, while Vic Rommel and Howard Ehmke battled. the A's have won 15 of 16. George Uhle may start for Cleveland the next game.
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AFA
Willis Hudlin
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Connie Mack
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George Uhle
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Wrestler Tough Cleveland Bout Teased at Taylor's Bowl
Aug 2 US ringside notes list Stanley Pinto showing Bohemian colors facing Dr. Sarpolis the Giant Lithuanian in a feature wrestling card at Taylor's Bowl. Promoters call Sarpolis one of his career toughest opponents and expect a high level clash tonight.
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Stanley Pinto
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Sarpolis
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