Iron Man Uhle Poised To Lead 1926 Baseball Pennant Race
The 1926 race sees George Uhle of Cleveland dominating with wins against the Yankees, Athletics, and St. Louis as comparisons mount. Critics note his durable arm and strong starts, with predictions he could claim the iron man title across leagues if form holds.
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John B. Foster
Cleveland
Consolidated Press
York
Uhle
Yankees
Iron Man
Athletics
George Chietroit
St. Louis
Cleveland Indians
Boston
Pens
Washington
Bouis
Chicago
White Sox
Lakewood
Nationals
Abjei
Famous Players Gone For the Games Sake
Lawrence Perry surveys college football star losses like Tryon Poerianaer Grange Wilson Nevers and others. He argues team play remains vital but great backs are born not made and only raw talent can produce meteoric game changing moments.
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Lawrence Perry
Consolidated Press
York
Colgate
Tryon
Dartmouth
M Poerianaer
Illinois
Grange
Washington
Wilson
Stanford
Nevers
Knute Rocknewell
Eddie Mahan
Eddie Casey
Grangs
Bob Zuppke
Yankees slump fuels pennant race myth told in aging era
The article analyzes enduring Yankee magic in long winning streaks and examines aging stars and injuries shaping the pennant race. It discusses Lefty Grove, Urban Faber, and other veterans like Ty Cobb Eddie Collins and Shoeless Joe Jackson, noting wear on legs and the decline of spitballers.
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Waly Lankees
ERIE
Yankees
Tyrus Cobb
Eddie Collins
Collins
Hts
Col Hugginglins
Lefty Grove
Chicago White Sox
Lins
Faber
Urban Speaker
Wheat
Johnson
Alexan Shoeher
Beachider
Father Time
Ley
Wim
Shocker
Yankee Pluck and German Top Duel In Open Swim News
England calls Yankee pluck a name for persistence as Gertrude Ederle nears a historic English Channel crossing. In New York racing gossip, Stanislaus Loayza and Ace Hudkins fight to a draw while billiards leaders Hoppe and Shuler close in on a finish. An Osage County murder case rests as the government rests its case against Bill Hate and John Ramsey.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
England
Derle
Trudie
Mderle
Nelsonville
France
Siice
Sielit
Athenans
Actin
Aliens
Stanislaus Loayza
Ace Hudkins
Coney Island
Loayza
Guthrie
Okla
W. K.bill Hate
John Ramsey
Henry Roanhorse
Chicago boxing pact backs Dempsey Wills title bout
S Clements at the Chicago Colisenta Club backs a Denver backed plan barring Jack Dempsey from meeting Gene Tunney until the champion fights Harry Wills in a Chicago battle with a $380,000 guarantee posted in Dempsey’s trust.
Paul Berlinbach Back to Heavyweight Plans After Neglecting Title
The Consolidated Press reports Paul Berlinbach may abandon light heavyweight goals and return as a heavyweight after vowing to fight Mike McTigue in two weeks. Talks link him with Harry Wills, but many fear Wills would be too large and strong, making the bout unlikely under Boung Commission rules.
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TATR
Consolidated Press
York
Paul Berlinbach
Mike McTigue
Paul
Jack Delaney
Astoria
Harry Wills
Wills
Wits
Bank
Jack Dempsey
Marty Wills
New York
Boung Commission
Ruth Stile Making ’Em Leveland New York Boxing Talk
Ruth Stiles talking about Babe Ruth in New York as tensions rise around boxing. Jack Dempsey remains active, eyes 1921 prospects after a rest period. Discussion suggests a possible license dispute with the New York boxing commission and potential bout with Gene Tunney if conditions align.
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Babe Ruth
New York
Jack Dempsey
Nagonstar
New York Boxing Commission
Gene Tunney
Athens Twilight League Faces Nelsonville At Chauncey Park
The Athens Twilight league meets Nelsonville City league at Chauncey ball park today. The game is scheduled for 2 30 this afternoon with aisleman listed for home duties.
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Athens
Seabright finals feature Ryan and Wills showdowns
Davis Cup selections face task removing Vincent Richards from singles list while Seabright finals spotlight Elizabeth Ryan defeating Helen Wills in straight sets 6-4 6-? 6-2. Wills plans improvement before Forest Hills national championship week of August 16. Also reports Tinky Mitchell to fight Joe Dundes in Newark on August 23.
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Seabright
Vincent Richards
Manuel Alonzo
Philadelphia
Jie
Eligabeth Ryan
Helen Wills
Ryan
Miss Wills
Forest
Seabright Bright
Misa Ryan
Mile
Suzanne Lengren
Cannes
English swimmer first to cross Dover to Calais in 19th century record
The article lists a string of English Channel crossings by English and international swimmers, detailing dates from 1875 to 1923. Entries include Captain Matthew Webb and later challengers like Thomas Burgess, Henry Sulman, Sebastian Tirahocht, and Charles Toth, with times ranging from 16 to 27 hours and distances around 27 to 49 miles.
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Mattheyn Webb
Eastebourne
England
Dover Sands
Sangrite Beach
France
Thomas W. Burgess
Lonedon
Dover Wedmiralty
Cape Grisley
Charles Toth
Boston
Cape Érns Nez
Eberle Debuts New Style Bathing Suit At Channel Swim
Dover reports swimmers taking interest in Miss Eberle's two piece swimsuit worn during the channel swim. The design features a short bodice with narrow shoulder straps and a harness-like strap replacing traditional trunks, leaving the hips free.
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Dover
Miss Derle
Unclear Baseball Scores Amid Mixed League Results
Odds and results from the American League and American Association appear garbled with multiple scores. Teams such as Washington, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, Detroit, Boston, St Louis, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Louisville, Toledo, Indianapolis, Columbus, Minneapolis, St Paul, Kansas City, Milwaukee show varied wins and losses. A stray Utah note on horse racing betting and a rocky incident are present among the scores.
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Washington
Cleeland
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Boston
St Laura
Dempsey Ordered to Appear Before Federal Judge
Dempsey must appear August 17 in Denver to answer a claim by the Chicago Coliseum club alleging violations of a contract signed last year. The suit involves a New York bout funding and promoter assertions, with the contract assigned to the Coliseum club. The case centers on financial details and promoter obligations.
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Denvier
Colo
U.R
Riday
Jack Dempsey
Chicago Coliseum Club
Gene Tonney
Mlosd Kasimimioens
Olsrum
Fitzgimmons
Legion Wins Over Nelsonville Nine Friday
The American Legion baseball team defeated Nelsonville nine Friday night with a 17 to 7 score. Garrett Lech and Jay Egener led the batting, Knight and Johnson also contributing. preliminaries before the game included a veterans' assembly at the city park.
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Legion
Nelsonville
Nelson
K. of LY
Cistro Autht
Garrett Lech
Jay Egener
Knight
Johnson Fathel
Reed
Martha Nobelius Sets 880 Yard World Record
Martha Nobelius shattered the 880 free world mark at the A A U women’s championships in Philadelphia laps, clocking 12 45 1 minutes to surpass the previous 12 56 best set by Ethel McGary. The meeting highlighted by Nobelius’s historic swim also noted pastor Tom Fonrs resigning from the First Congregational church in Akron and plans for Nobelius to race westward.
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Akron
Doug Iy
Ohio
Indiana
Eee
Whnais
Philadelphia
Tom Fonrs
U.pi
First Congregational Church
A. A
Sesqui-Centennial Lake
Martha Norettus
New York
Imade
Ethel McGary
Hewitt-Boden Triumphs Over Studebakers 8-0
Hewitt-Boden extended their winning streak Friday night with an 8 to 0 victory over the Studebakers. Adams pitched seven innings, allowing three hits and fanning three while walking one. Wolfs led Hewitt-Boden with three hits including a double, as Glyson earned the win with strong defense and consistent at bats.
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Studebakers
Adams
Hewitt-Bodens
Hingies
Thomas
Glyson
Studebiker
Adama
Wolfs
Hewitt-Boden
Ray-Glox
Eagles
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