Tunney Wins First Pro Bout and Starts Comeback
Gene Tunney wins his first pro fight after the war defeating Danny Pond of Boston in eight rounds. He earns 100 dollars and recalls his focus on funds and family, planning to work from the bottom to reach the championship.
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Itunney
Amerrica
Dansy Pond
Boston
Tunney
Billy Roche
O'Dowd
Warj
Hshim
Banks Street
Greenwich Village
Anna
Bagley
Wille Jackson
Phil-t
Mr. Goliath
Ringsiders
Aa-Rt
Mr. Sullivan
Newark
Tanney
Gongle
Sullivan
Soldier Jones
Dagley
Amon
Teil
Dempsey
Elevens Line Up In Western Conference Preview
Lawrence Perry reviews football prospects in the Western conference as Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Chicago and others prepare for the season. Fielding Yost directs two teams amid praise for backfield stars and defensive strength, with Ohio State, Northwestern and Indiana also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Perry
Consolidated Press
York
Wisconsin
Hainois
Minnesota
Michigan
Wolverines
Fielding Yost
Badgers
Spears
Grange
Daugherty
Towa
Chicago
Northwestern
Moon Baker
Lewis
Fulback
Ohio State
Wile
Marek
Buckeyes
Friedman
Indiana
Purdue
Pat Page
Yankees Lead Pirates In Games Won Through August
The Consolidated Press notes the Yankees have played 119 games, won 74 for a .622 percentage, while the Pirates have 110 games, 68 wins for a .573 mark. It argues the Pirates must accelerate to contend, with St Louis and Cincinnati also in the pennant race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Fosler
Consolidated Press
York
Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Yanks
Cincinnati
Frank Merriwell
Jess
St. Louis
Reds
Tilden Triumphs in Southampton Tennis Bout
Big Bill Tilden, the national tennis champion, displayed his famed form to defeat Brian I. C. Norton of St Louis in straight sets at the Annis of the Mea meet. The scores were 6-3 and 7-5 as Tilden dominated the match on Saturday.
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Southampton
Big Bill" Tilden
Brian I. C. Norton
St Olis
Gods
Homers Elude Many Games as Ruth Maintains Lead
In a homer drought, seven MLB games were played with no home runs. Babe Ruth still leads sluggers with 39, while other boxing and football notes include Georgie Courtney over Vic McLaughlin, Sam Hill hired to coach Wesleyan, and Johnny Dundee fighting with a broken hand at Ebbets Field.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Wills
Orf Long Leach
N. J
Georgie Courtney
Oklahoma
Vic McLaughlin
Warry Wis
Jeff Clarke
Tex Rickard
Philadelphia
Witheut
Sam Hill Middleton
Coxn
Sam Hill
University of Tinnola
Wesleyan
Peason
Baker Kes
Sammyker
Honolulu
Camp Schofield Arena
Island
Anner
Pirates Sweep Phillies as Cardinals Rally Race Tightens
In a key day of the pennant chase the Pirates won both games of a doubleheader against Philadelphia as the Cardinals, behind Grover Cleveland Alexander, beat the Giants 3 1 and cut their deficit. The Yankees remained atop the American League standings after Herb Pennock controlled the Browns and the New York offense exploded late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reds
Cardinals
Pirates
Bill McKeehnies
Browns
van Gilder
St. Louis
Yankees
Mallory and Ryan Meet in Final Play
Veteran players Molla Mallory of New York and Elizabeth Ryan of California reached the national women's singles final at Forest Hills after defeating Martha Bayard of Short Hills New Jersey and Mary Browne of Santa Monica. Under overcast skies 540 spectators watched Mallory dominate with a swift all court attack while Ryan swept Browne in straight sets.
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Forest Hills
N. Y
Molla Mallory
New York
Elizabeth Ryan
California
Helen Wills
Miss Bayard
Molla
Love
New Jersey Girls Service
Gayard
Duce
Lyons No Hits Red Sox In White Sox 6 0 Victory
Ted Lyons pitched a no hit game against Boston as the Chicago White Sox won 6 to 0. The upset featured Lyons retiring Johnny Tobin and a first inning error by Humefield enabling Baby Doli Jacobson to reach base. The standings show Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Athletics as the remaining pursuers in the league by ten games.
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Cleveland
RHE Columbus
Ada
Milwaukee
Zumbro
Hayworth
Gearin
McMmenemy
Gam Columbus
Picard
White
Eddleman
Young
Loulaviila
St. Paul
Deberry
Wilkinson and Devormer
Schupp
Kolp
Hoffman
Indianapolis
Minpolis
Henry
Hartley
Hollingsworth
Wilson and Gowdy
Toledo
Kansas C
McCullough
Woolfolk
Beving
Zinn
Olson and
Snyder
Plans to Please Yank Tsitsihar Visitor
General Chang of the Manchuria garrison ordered three condemned criminals to be executed as a celebration for an American newspaper correspondent's visit. The visitor intervened and explained such entertainment was unnecessary.
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Yank Tsitsihar
Manchuria
Chang
Local baseball notes hint at strong pitching in Columbus area
The piece references players Pred Bruck and others joining teams around Columbus including the Columbus Senate and Rochester Clothiers. It notes past stars Mead and Hawkins and discusses semi pro and Legion exposure as part of a strong pitching outlook for Glouster and nearby clubs.
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Aus
Oman
Tempelady
Columtus
Legion le Mian
Bruck
Columbus Senate
Columbus
Cubs
Rochester Clothiers
Pisin City
Glouster
Mead
Hawkins
Canada Raises Wool Exports to United States by 2 Million Pounds
Ottawa report shows Canada boosted wool shipments to the United States by 2,000,000 pounds while exports to the United Kingdom declined by 1,000,000 pounds. The Department of Trade and Commerce released the figures.
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Ottawa
Ont
T.p
Canada
United Kingdom
Department of Trade and Commerce
First No-Hit No-Run Game Pitched Today
Milwaukee August 21. The first non-hit, no-run game of the year in the American Association occurred today as Denny Gerrin of Milwaukee pitched for a 10 to 0 win over the Columbus Senators. Gerrin, a former New York Giants player, was the shortest-maindman on the field and fanned whge men as the nine innings ended with a shutout.
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Milwauke
Uwpi
American Association
Int
Ty Denny
Rewpie’ Gerrin
Milwaukee
Columbus Senators
Denny
New York Giants
Rab Maranville Released by Groolyn NL Club
Chicago release notes say Rab Maranville a picturesque major leaguer for a decade has been unconditionally freed by the Groolyn National League club. The infielder whose infractions of trading rules in recent years hampered play is released to clear space on the Reubins’ roster for Billy Rhid a rookie shortstop from the Sally league.
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Chicago
Maranville
Groolyn
Reubins
Billy Rhid
Everything but the hop being used at rabbit ranch near Lethbridge
At a rabbit ranch near Lethbridge proprietors say all parts of rabbits are utilized for profit. Skins are cured and shipped to Eastern Canada and dyed to imitate furs, averaging ten cents per pelt. Meat sells locally for 25 to 35 cents a pound. Bones and heads feed poultry, old rabbit flesh is made into biscuit for silver foxes, and unmarketable parts are fertilizer.
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Letsbridge
Amerta
Pg Rabbit Ranch
Lethbridge
Canada
Philadelphia Sunday baseball bid blocked by court order
Aug 21 report says Judge Frank Smith granted a temporary injunction blocking Mayor Kendrick and police from stopping a Sunday game between the Athletics and the Chicago White Sox at Shibe Park. The action hinges on a 130 year old blue law banning Sunday baseball and arrests of players or officials for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frank Smith
International Quadrennial Convention of Christian Churches Opens in Urbana
Six hundred delegates from the United States and Canada will attend the International Quadrennial Convention of Christian Churches in Urbana in October 2027. Rev. Parks Cadman of Brooklyn will deliver the opening address. other speakers include prominent religious leaders.
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Urbana
Townsend Speed Boat Wins Gold Cup in Port Washington
Townsend Greenwich Folly won the Gold Cup race on the 20 mile course amid overcast skies in Port Washington. Greenwich Faithful Carl Fisher led as Ware and others followed. a new 20 mile course record was set in 7 minutes.
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Port Washington
Townsend Greenwich Folly
Moutiuk Vaehneich
Apa
Greenwich
Carl Fishers
Notable Religious Figures Gather for Evangelism Council
Doctor Goodell of New York national secretary of evangelism joins Rev. Dr Samuel M Zwemer missionary, and other leaders including Fred B Smith of New York and Dr Alva Marty Kerr of Payton Ohio for a Federated Council gathering in Dinth. Nor folk.
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Doctor Goodell
New York
The
Federated Council
Dempsey Moves Quarters to Atlantic City
Jack Dempsey leaves his Saratoga Springs camp after a Sunday workout for new headquarters at The Dog Track in Atlantic City. Gene Normile secures the private racing park for Dempsey’s training, with seven bouts planned and sparring partners Frankie Garcia Limmy Roberts, and others to sharpen his technique.
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Saratoga Springs
N. J
Uph
Jack Dempsey
Bis Steff
Camp Equine Page
Atlantic City
Gfrs
Dempsey
Gene Normile
Tensnessee Avenue
Philadelphia
Absecon Boulevard
Ry Styne
Big Bill Tate
Frankie Garcia
West Coast
Limmy Roberts
Manhattan
EFAW AGAIN HIGH SCORER AT SHOOT
Despite a small turnout at the American Rifle Club range near Athens several good scores emerged. F C Blaw led with 47 of 50 at 200 yards followed by Darrel Selby 46 Harry Swank 44 Clarence Wrcoff 42 and John Townsend 42.
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American Rifle Club
Athens
F.C. Blaw
Darrel Selby
Harry Swank
Clarence Wrcoff
John Townsend
Pats
Ty ‘Cee
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Roche
Frank “Doc” Bugier
Maine Woos
Fellows Ke Martin Burke
Eddie O'Hare
Jdack Burke
Battling Levinsky
Tilden
U.8
Enn
Johnny Dundee
Fred Bretonnel
Ebbetsfield
Mallory
Ryan
Ohio League
American Legion
New
Philadelphia Vs
American Legion Batteries
Saladna
Masely
Jordan
Glouster, Mead, Hawkins
Adams
Seckinger
Philly
C. A. Daugherty
GEQ
Townsends
Jack
New Jersey
Efaw
Whippet America
McCune--Overland CO
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Ohio
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