Tunney Trails Greb Comeback Marked by Strong Victory
Joe Williams details Gene Tunney's rise under Billy Gibson as he defeats Harry Greb in a decisive fight, earning an American light heavyweight title and signaling a major comeback. Tunney's improved technique, confidence, and strategic study of Greb propel him toward greater fame in the sport.
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Joe Williams
Doc Bagley
Tunney
Bagley
Billy Gibson
Doe
Gibson
Benny Leonard
Gene Tunney
Leonard
Commonwealth Sporting Club
New York
Chuck Wiggins
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
O'Brien
Renault
Harry Greb
Greb
Billy Papke
Stanley Ketchel
Vernon
Calif
Ketchel
Papke
Jack Britton
Wid Lewis
Dayton
Britton
Lewis
Pete Herman
Kid Williams
Joe Lynch
Herman
Johnny
Lynch
Buff
Creb
Dempsey Faces Legal Attacks From Ex-Manager Kearns
The article discusses Jack Kearns suing former partner and boxer Jack Dempsey, arguing managers claim fighters’ success. It notes Kearns rose with Dempsey and questions whether Dempsey owes him money while predicting the legal action could affect public view of managers and possibly help a challenger.
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New York
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Kearns
Dempsey
Jack
Lunney
May come next week Farrell expects pennant bite
In the National League race the leading clubs St. Louis Pittsburgh and Cincinnati hold a slim margin as the season winds down. Cardinals pitcher Splendid pitching and strong defense fuel a run of sixteen wins in eighteen games while Reds Reds rebound after a rough eastern swing with nine straight victories.
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St. Louis
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Cincinnati
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Cardinals
Goff
John McGraw
Rogers Hornsby
Jack Hendricks
Pitchers Hold Key as Reds Chase Western Rivals
The National League pennant race tightens with Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis shaping pitching battles for nine crucial games. Reds’ Mays leads against both rivals, while Pirates and Cardinals showcase mixed success as the stretch drive begins.
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Consolidated Press
New York
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsurgh
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Morrison and Meadows
Fach
Reds
Aldridge
Yde
Kremer
Morrison
Sheean
Meadows
Oldham
Songer
Mays
Lucas
Luque
Donohue
Donahue
Rixey
Ohio Bunch
Littsburghs
St Louis
Rogers Horsby
Keen
Haines
Bell
Reinhart
Dyer
Sherdel
Huntzinger
Johnson
Hallahan
Rhem
Sotheron
Tiuntcinger
Pirates endure turmoil after star firings
Internal dissension led to the dismissal of Eddie Moore Max Carey Babe Adams and Carson Bigbee but the Pirates still cling to hope as a crucial break looms next week against St. Louis.
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Pirates
Eddie Moore
Max Carey
Babe Adams
Carson Bigbee
Sixteen women golfers advance in western tourney at Olympia
In Chicago at Olympia Fields six teen golfers moved to the second round of the women's western golf tourney. Naomi Hull of Kendallville defeated medalist Mrs. Lee Mida to face Mrs. Cassriel of Aurora. Virginia Van Wie upset by Miss Miske of Dekalb, and Marion Turple beat Vera Gardner to meet Melvin Jones. Dorothy Page eliminated H Clark and next meets Harley Higbee.
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Chicago
U.P
Olympia Fields
Naomi Hull
Kendallville
Ind
Lee Mida
J. 8S
Cassriel
Aurora
Bos
Detroit
Margaret Waddles
Louis to Open Key Series With Hornsby’s Club
Louis prepares to start a pivotal series at home, with the advantage tilting toward Hornsby’s team as they seek momentum in familiar surroundings.
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Louis
Hornsby
Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues
Kansas City beat Columbus 4 to 1 then 3 to 2. St Paul defeated Indianapolis 6 to 2. Milwaukee topped Toledo 8 to 2. Minneapolis beat Louisville 5 to 4. Cincinnati and New York tied 4 to 4 in the National League. Chicago won 9 to 4 over Philadelphia in one game and 9 to 6 in another. Boston defeated St Louis 6 to 1 while St Louis then Boston split 6 to 6. Pittsburgh routed Brooklyn 10 to 1. Washington beat St Louis 9 to 6 with rain affecting play in another game.
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Kansas City
Columbus
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Toledo
Minneapolis
Louisville
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Washington
Uthers
Columbus at Kansas City and other today games
A list of today games includes Columbus visiting Kansas City, Toledo at Milwaukee, Louisville at Minneapolis, Indianapolis at St. Paul, Boston at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, New York at Cincinnati, Cleveland at New York, St. Louis at Washington, Chicago at Philadelphia, and Detroit at Boston.
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Toledo
Milwaukee
Louisville
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Hutchinson Pair Upset Mrs. Vilas in Matchup
Hutchinson, Kansas ousted Mrs. Jack Vilas of Chicago in a bold pairing with Mrs. David Veitch of Kansas City. Mrs. Curtis also featured in the event.
Hewitt-Bodens And Ray-Glo Tie For Honors
Hewitt-Boden and Ray-Glo draw in a slow, amusing finish as the two teams share top honors. The regular season ends with a meeting of managers to determine the championship.
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Hewitt- Boden
Ray-Glo
Eagles
Bakers
Ray-Glos
Tennis pairing notes from Columbus event
Sohl of Columbus Ohio was matched with Mrs O Hill of Kansas in today’s play. Mrs Stewart of Detroit was paired with Miss Sarah Richards. Miss Dorothy Klotz of Chicago was to meet Miss Elsie Hilding of Grand Rapids Michigan. The phrase macaroni in older sense meant elegant.
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