Sharkey First Choice for Promoter as Alternate
Tex Rickard named Jack Sharkey as the first alternate for the $3,000,000 show in Chicago next month. The second alternate will be the winner of the Delancey Paolino bout at Yankee Stadium. Rickard insured Tunney and Dempsey for 100000 each and said he would not leave substitutes to chance.
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Ardaolino
Chicago
Tunney
Dempsey
Philadelphia
Dempsey Tunney Fight Training Site Report
Chicago reports Leo Flynn says Dempsey plans training near Antioch Illinois for the September 22 bout with Gene Tunney. No official announcement yet. Also in Hollywood boxing notes, Young Nationalista beats Bernt Kid Carter in a 10 rounder and Willie Ritchie defeats Bobby Lasalle in six rounds.
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Leo Flynn
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Antioch
Dempsay
Gene Tunney
Hollywood
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Young Wationalista
Bernt Kid Carter
Arizona
Willie Ritchie
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Mallory Beats Jacobs In Seabright Final Victory
Mrs Mallory avenges earlier loss to Helen Jacobs at Seabright Lawn Tennis Club winning the women’s singles final 6-2 1-6 6-1. Jacobs failed to counter Mallory’s aggressive returns as the veteran claimed the Seabright bowl in front of about 6000 spectators. In other results, Tilden and Hunter win the men’s doubles title 14 36 6-4. Brooklyn defeats Chicago 6-2 in a key league game.
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R. Norris Williams
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Austin
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Colored Giants Defeat Mead Team and Chillicothe Clubs
The Colored Giants beat the Mead Pulp Paper Co. team of Chillicothe 4 to 0. Chillicothe defeated the Graysons 2 to 1 in a nine inning game slated for 5:43 PM. The Studebaker nine to face Ray-Glos in a seven inning twilight game Friday. Brade Bakers appoint P H McKinley as new manager. In Athens, Francis Efaw led rifle club shoot with 46 points over four positions.
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Sox Winners at Jankeh Stadium in New York
Lyons limited the Yankee sluggers as the Chicago White Sox defeated New York 6 to 3. It was his 16th win this season. Ruth fanned twice in four at bats and Gehrig went hitless. Earl Combs homered in the first, with three singles producing the others in the second. Moe Berg caught the full game due to a catcher absence.
Insures Dempsey and Tunney for 100000 Each
New York reports promoter Tex Rickard has insured both Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney for 100000 apiece to guard against loss if any mishap affects either fighter before the heavyweight title bout set for September 12.
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Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Kauffmann Wins National Public Links Title
Cleveland August 6. Pittsburgh's Kauffmann defeats Bill Serrick after an 87 hole marathon at Ridgewood Country Club to win the National Public Links championship. The 19 year old University of Minnesota standout previously reached the final in Buffalo, losing to Lester Botstad.
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United States Golf Association
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Mullen’s disappearance after Chicago boxing show shocks city
Chicago promoter Jim Mullen vanished after a boxing show leaving $14,000 receipts unaccounted for. Friends fear robbery or kidnapping as authorities investigate his sudden departure and unexplained absence.
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Jim" Mullen
Hopper Scout Watches Danville Prospect Four-Home-Run Feat
Clay Hopper, an outfielder with Danville in the Pines Eye league, is tracked by major leaguers after belting four home runs in a single game. A former teammate of Buddy Myer at Mississippi Delta College, Hopper draws attention from scouts and sports writers alike.
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Greenwich Folly Wins Annual Golf Cup Race Again
Greenwich Conn based George H Townsend captured the Annual Golf Cup with the speed boat Greenwich Folly finishing first for the second straight year. Miss Columbia of Columbia Yacht Club followed, with Townsend scoring 1124 points and Miss Columbia 888. Only two boats completed the third heat. In New York Tommy Loughran and Mike McTigue agreed to fight for the light heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden on October 7.
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No-Hit Game Pitched By Hugo Thieson For Graysons
Hugo Thieson pitched the Ray-Glos to a no hit victory over the Athens All-Stars as the Graysons won by three. In the first inning Knox Whitlatch Boling McDaniels Townsend Kranynik Christy and Thieson contributed, with McDaniels driving in two runs. The All-Stars offense was stifled after the opening frame. Ray-Glos recorded three runs on five hits while Thieson fanned three and walked four. Paris reports note the same day as a separate item: France to ban street demonstrations linked to executions of Sacco and Vanzetti.
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