Muldoon Denies Dempsey Sharkey KO Was Foul
Boxing authority William Muldoon argues Sharkey was stopped by a legal right hand to the solar plexus, not a foul punch. He recounts being near Sharkey’s corner to verify the blow landed just below the ribs and paralyzed the legs without unconsciousness.
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Paul Waner Best All Round Outfielder in Years
Paul Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates is highlighted as a standout all round outfielder. The piece contrasts Waner with Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth, noting Waner’s consistency and timely hits after a strong Coast League start. Waner earned 100 hits early and aims for 200, with Donie Bush managing a rising batting ace.
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Statement on Sharkey’s Courage and Punch Power
A speaker defends Sharkey’s bravery and stamina noting no other man can stand under his punch. The argument claims Sharkey is a smart fighter and compares him to Jim Corbett who fell to the same blow.
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Athletics Release Pate to Fort Worth Club
July 26 release from Connie Mack announces Joe Pate sold to the Fort Worth club of the Texas League. Al Simmons is sidelined for three weeks with a leg injury. Howard Ehmke is reinstated after a recent suspension for not getting into shape.
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Jones' Victory Popular Amid British Open Crowds
Bobby Jones' win in the 1927 British Open drew wide popular support among spectators and locals alike, signaling broad acclaim for his achievement in historic golf competition.
Yesterday's baseball scores across leagues
American League results include Cleveland 7 Boston 2 and Detroit 10 2 with Philadelphia 4 5 in two games including an 11 inning second game. National League Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn 5 Cincinnati 11 St Louis 10. American Association Minneapolis 8 3 Kansas City 1 7 St Paul 8 Milwaukee 3 Louisville 12 Toledo 7. No other games scheduled.
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Streams Stocked Again Boost Athens Angling Efforts
Athens anglers report a second stocking of streams this year with many notable catches. Mansfield set a county record at Herrold dam with Prof. G W Fink, while Harvey Wilson hauled 14 pounds of catfish. Other locals including Thomas Rosser, ee Jones, W R Walters, and Harvey Wilson added multiple fish as L F Jones of the Isaak Walton League logged the harvest and state officials shipped thousands of black bass to Nelsonville. The Walton League and state Game and Fish department plan more stockings and pheasants, with five wardens appointed and rewards offered for game law violations.
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Tilden Reaches Quarterfinals In Illinois Tennis Tourney
July 27 report states William Tilden advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Jack Harris 6-4 6-0. John Mennessey of Indianapolis won two matches on his first day. Wilbur Coen of Kansas City advanced to the junior semi finals. John Hubbell, Missouri champion, defeated Alex Graven of Chicago, a seeded player.
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Reds Win Sixth Straight Over Cardinals in Romp
Cincinnati Reds exploded past St Louis 22 to 10 to stretch their winning streak to six as Walker Jr toped the lineup with multiple hits and drove in key runs. Pitching totals show Lucas earning the win over McGraw in the four game set.
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Dartnell Wins Mackinac Island Power Cruise Race
Dartnell owned by J. B. Rapley won the Chicago Mackinac competitive cruise by one minute 64 seconds ahead of schedule on a 556 54 mile course. Nine boats started from Chicago with seven finishing the race.
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Welcome Bobby Jones Homecoming Party Heads for New York
A group of Atlanta friends plans to greet Bobby Jones on his return from Britain. Jones travels aboard the Aquitania and is due to land Friday after his latest golf triumph.
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Baseball News Mixes Wins and Scoring Spills Across Series
The report notes several NL games with the Cubs idle while Washington led with late rallies in a doubleheader, the Yankees homering to extend their totals, and Cleveland toppling Detroit in a 7 to 3 victory as Cincinnati edged ahead with an 11 to 10 result.
Hemorrhage Starkey's Portrait of Dempsey in Hollywood
An ailing Jack Dempsey arrived in Los Angeles fortified by 15 000 admirers. His physician predicted recovery in time to challenge Gene Tunney for the heavyweight title this fall. Dempsey and his wife, Taylor, were met by cheering crowds after alighting from a bound train.
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