Sharkey Schmeling Fight Drawn in Radio Echoes and Opinion
Mitch reports balanced radio accounts and press predictions on the Sharkey Schmeling bout. Most New York writers favored Schmeling. a few, like Ard Sharkey fan Paul Gallico, predicted a draw. Sharkey’s best performance came as a box fighter, but his all out assault prevented a decisive victory.
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Boston
Jack Dempsey
Sharkey defeats Schmeling to become world heavyweight champion
Jack Sharkey defeated Max Schmeling at Madison Square Garden to win the heavyweight title. Crowds cheered and boos rang as judges' decision upset Schmeling supporters. Sharkey declared himself a fighting champion and planned to defend the title. The New York bout drew about 70,000 fans with estimated profits between 150 000 and 200 000 dollars.
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Chicago
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New York
Sharkey - Schmeling
Open Golfers End Practice Rounds Today
Bobby Jones and Gene Sarazen staged an informal exhibition at the National Open as practice rounds headed into the tournament. A small gallery would watch at one dollar per person while 151 entrants prepared for the final preliminaries at Fresh Meadow Club.
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Schmeling Poised for Return as Sharkey Looms Large
The bout crowd agreed Max Schmeling showed clear improvement since his July clash with Young Stribling, though he still misses moments to land his right. At 26 he’s far from his prime and gains from experience, while Sharkey’s royal title may be within Schmeling’s reach upon his comeback. The German’s path back hinges on continued progress and timing.
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Canton Debuts with 5 4 Win Over Dayton in Central League
Canton replaced Akron and beat the league leading Dayton 5 to 4. Erie moved within one game of Dayton by routing Fort Wayne 8 to 5. Youngstown swept South Benders 5 3 and 7 1 in a doubleheader, with two more games on the schedule.
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Bey Returns to Cleveland Wrestling Ring
Suleymain Bey, the playing Turk, returned to the wrestling game in Cleveland after a four month vacation and out-punched Dick Lever from Tennessee in 18 minutes before a 1,200 strong crowd. Gentle John Kilonis defeated Sailor Arnold with headlocks and a top body scissors in the feature.
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Dick Lever
Tennessee
John Kilonis
Kony Greek
Sailor Arnold
A A U Trials Carded at Bath Club Columbus
The A A U swimming trials for Ohio will be held at the Bath Club on Saturday. Events include the 50 yard and 100 yard freestyles the 400 yard relay 100 yard backstroke 200 yard breaststroke 300 yard medley relay and both fancy and novice diving.
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Wind tunnel tests streamline locomotives in Pittsburgh
A wind tunnel like those used for aircraft testing has been installed in Pittsburgh to study streamlined locomotives and street cars, aiding design and efficiency assessments.
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Reds topple Braves 9 3 as Brandt limited to seven innings
Cincinnati defeats Boston 9 to 3 in a pitching duel with Ray Kolp well supported by hits and home runs from Herman and Berger. Ed Brandt starts for Boston but is knocked around through seven innings as Douthit Lombardi and others contribute key RBIs for the Reds.
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Champs Annex Fifth in Row Over Old Jinx
Beckleys defeated their old jinx the Odd Fellow nine 8 to 0 in Ath ens Industrial Recreation League action. They ran their winning streak to five, with strong fielding and a powerful offense. Tiuyes Beckley hurled a five hit shutout with eight strikeouts as Beckleys piled up runs in the first fourth and eighth innings. Tonight Carpenters meet the All Stars.
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Ruth and Gehrig Power Big League Hitters
Babe Ruth singled twice driving in five runs in five at bats. Lou Gehrig walked and hit a homer driving in five runs in four at bats. Al Simmons went hitless in four, Bill Terry also failed in four, Hack Wilson walked and scored in two at bats.
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Ditmer Promoted at Miami University to Associate Professor
Merlin Ditmer assistant professor of physical education and freshman coach at Miami University was named associate professor and assistant director of physical education in Oxford on June 22.
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Miami University
National and American league matchups listed
National St Louis at New York Chicago at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Boston American New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at Cleveland Boston at Detroit Association Minneapolis at Columbus St Paul at Toledo Kansas City at Loulaville Milwaukee at Indianapolis
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Giants Fall as Dean Shuts Giants. Cubs Win Up Top
New York Giants lose 5 1 as Crazy Dean dazzles for St Louis Cardinals. Cubs beat Phillies 12 8 to extend league lead, while Reds, Dodgers and White Sox win in other action. In Columbus, Minneapolis and Columbus split doubleheaders in the American Association as standings tighten.
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Cochet Beats Wimbledon Upset Stuns French Favorite
In London on June 22, Wilmer Allison of Texas prepared to meet Polish champion Ignance Treczynski after France’s Henri Cochet, the favorite, was upset by a crippled British player. John Van Ryan faced J D P Wheatley, Francis X Shields faced N Taylor, with second round women’s singles and men’s doubles opening scheduled.
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Wilmer Allison
Texas
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Risko Returns to Ring for 10 Round Friday Bout
Johnny Risko completed training today for a 10 round fight against Mickey Walker on Friday. Walker was expected to arrive today from New York for his Spal training sessions.
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New York
Mutuels Were Not Permitted At Open Golf Club
Chicago report recalls mobsters offering a cut of bets to Fresh Meadow Club to fund a larger purse and boost players pay. Officials refused the pari mutuel machines, citing gambling concerns, while local mobsters mock the Boston group’s efforts and threaten drastic show of force.
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Columbus and Millers Divide Doubleheader
The Red Birds split a doubleheader with the Minneapolis Millers in an American Association clash. Afternoon game ended 7-5 to the Millers while Columbus captured the night affair 5-4. Crowd estimates ranged from 900 for the day game to 14,000 for the floodlight night contest.
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Robinsons Edge Recreation Billiards In Opening League Game
Robinson Brothers edged Recreation Billiards 9 to 8 in Athens Twilight League opener. Bradfield drove in three runs with two hits, while Brammer and Williams contributed two-base hits for Robinsons. Recreation’s Bremer and Wise led with multi-hit efforts. Bradfield earned the win with Russell as the loser.
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Brethren Hammer M. E. Nine In Close 8-2 Win
Logan June 22 United Brethren defeated the Methodists 8 to 2 at Athletic Field in a tight game. Strong pitching boosted the Brethren and improved form reshapes the league race. Presbyterians Catholics play Wednesday and Episcopal United Brethren set for Friday in future matchups.
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Middleport Victorious Over Zaleski In Lopsided Win
Middleport tallied 13 runs in the third inning on Sunday to defeat Zaleski 16 to 4. HKighouse led the losers with four hits in five appearances, including two doubles.
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