Brennan to face Wills in big heavyweights clash
New York promoters expect a legitimate bout between Bill Brennan and Harry Wills in the white and colored heavyweight ranks as a path toward a Dempsey title shot. Dempsey remains unbooked. a Brennan win could earn a third chance at the champion. The piece notes promoters, governor obstacles, and the broader heavyweight scene.
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Bob Dorman
New York
Bill Brennan
Harry Wills
Brennan
Wills
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Jackson
Michigan City
Black Panther
Bent follow through refines midiron play in Western Amateur prep
A golfer explains the bent follow through to improve midiron distance at the Western Amateur prep in Kansas City. He stresses keeping left elbow in, relaxing wrists for a quick snap, and balancing tension and relaxation for optimal results.
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Kansas City
Midiron Shot Technique Emphasized For Distance and Control
A golf instruction snippet urges proper backswing and ground-led return to the ball, stressing distance and accuracy with midiron shots. It argues iron play rewards precision, advising players to aim for holes rather than mere greens and to develop a strong partnership with the midiron for top play.
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Midiron
John F. Dille
Leading Hitters in Major Leagues Rendered by Team
The list highlights top hitters with Kurt Cobb of Detroit at .399 and Heilmann of Detroit at .308. In the National League, Hornsby of St. Louis leads at .387, followed by Tierney of Pittsburgh and Grimes of Chicago with weak averages.
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Cobb
Detroit
Speaker
Cleveland E
Edie Heilmann
Tore Gt
Hornsby
Tierney
Pittabure O
Grimes
Chicago
Willer
Chigheo
Hollacher
Yesterday's Major League Home Run Totals
A compact summary listing yesterday's top performers by team. Wheat of Brooklyn hit one homer, Russell of Pittsburg two, Ainsmith and Smith of New York one each, Cruis and Blades of St. Louis one each, plus Galloway of Philadelphia one. League totals show American 450 and National 422.
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Brooklyn
Russell
Pittsburg
Ainsmith
St. Louis
Smith
New York
Cruis
Boston
Blades
Thostoe
Cehkineacee Galloway
Philadelphia
American
National
Coast League names best player of season chosen by Seattle Star
The Seattle Star conducted a Coast League most valuable player poll with Billy Lane of Seattle as the top choice. Willie Kamm and Paul Strand also ranked high, with Lane praised for his .300 career batting and lead-off impact. The list included players from multiple teams, with no shortstop or catcher finishing in the top ten.
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Wash
Seatle Star
Billy Lane
Seatle
Willie Kamm
Seal
Lane
Paul Strand
Bill Stumpf
Sacramento
Portland
Stumpf
Red Killefer
Los Angeles
Jakie May
Vernon
Red Smith
Paddy Siglin
Salt
Buzz” Arleté
Oakland
Bert Ellison
San Francisco
Ellison
Golf Amateurs Start Qualifying For US Championship
Gray skies and damp fairways greeted players in the first of two 18 hole qualifying rounds for the United States amateur golf championship at Clyde Park links in Brookline Massachusetts. The field includes a rare British Isles team entry marking a historic moment in the event.
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Clyde Park Links
British Isles
Athens Shuts Down for Quiet Labor Day Holiday
Athens will close all mines and businesses for Labor Day with the city quiet. Hundreds will travel to other points this weekend for the two day holiday.
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Athens
New York Assembly Moves to Block Dundee Kilbane Bout
New York State athletic commission chief William Muldoon warned Johnny Dundee that his New York license would be revoked if he proceeds with a no decision bout against Johnny Kilbane planned for September 29 in Jersey City. Kilbane remains suspended in the eyes of the commission.
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William Muldoon
New York State Athletic Commission
Johnny Dundee
Johnny Kilbane
Jersey City
Kilbane
Muldoon
Dundee
Gallipolis to Play Monday at Athens Country Club
In the sweepstakes handicap golf tourney at Athens Country Club Dr Siigley Dr Biddle and A R Frame tied for first with net 34 Sam Johnson and Ernest Gross tied for second with 85 and Jack Sweeney and Fred Alderman for third with 36 Twenty two golf balls were divided among the winners Members of the Gallipolis Golf Club will come Sunday to meet Athens who defeated them earlier in the season There the match will be played Monday
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Jack Sweeney
Fred Alderman
Whipple
McKinstry
Fulton
Parks
Ned Wolfe
Bingman
Cline
Albany
Clark
Gahm
Carr
Frank Gross
Sprague
Bean
Brown
Gallipolis Golf Club
Athens
Bob Martin Knocks Out Schmader in Two Rounds
In Aurora Illinois Bob Martin defeated Andy Schmader by knockout in the second round.
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Aurora, Lll
Bob Martin
Andy Schmader
Weston the world champion walker rides streetcar to church
Weston, the world’s champion walker, boards a city streetcar to attend church, a small candid moment captured in the newspaper snapshot.
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Bunko
Weston
Giants Return With Narrow Dodgers Loss Amid Tight Race
The Giants edged closer to the Dodgers after a tough ninth inning, though Los Angeles still leads by five games. Ehmke showed ups and downs as the Browns beat the Tigers 4-1, while Rob Russell sparked a doubleheader with two homers in game one and another in game two as Pirates and Cardinals split.
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Dodgers
Rob Russell
Cardinals
Pirates
Indians Drop Back to Second Division in 2-0 Loss
Robertson drove in both Chicago runs as the White Sox defeated the Indians 2-0 in a shortened game. The Braves won their second straight doubleheader from the Phillies 2-0 and 10-1 to climb within three games of seventh place.
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Robertson
White Sox
Chicago
Phillies
Braves
Galloway's Lomer Ties Game In Ninth On Two Outs
Mitchell's wild throw in the eleventh framed the tie as Galloway and Lomer combined to rally the game late. The error extended the drama after a two out ninth inning knot, keeping the contest unresolved.
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Galloway
Mitchell
Tennis Tourney in Athens Gets Underway on Tuesday
The Athens tennis tournament at the Mill Street courts opens Tuesday with first round matches set for 1 30 pm. Players to play include Arpee versus Jones and Vorhees versus Davis, McConahay versus Basom, Wilson against Bolen. Byes are A Jones Wise Woosley Harley Moler. The youngsters start Wednesday at 8 30 am Wychoff versus Beckley Morgan versus Garrett Hottell versus Phillips. Second round is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon and the event concludes Thursday afternoon.
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Athletics edge Red Sox 4-3 in tight game
The Athletics defeated the Red Sox 4-3 in a closely contested matchup. Key players from both teams delivered crucial at bats and defensive plays to decide the result.
Cubs Move Up To Second With Win Over Reds
The Cubs strengthened their hold on second place by beating the Reds 74 as timely hitting and errors by Fonseca and Pinelli aided the victory.
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Reds
Fonseca
Pinelli
Last Night's Fights at Coney Island
Dave Rosenberg won a 12 round decision over Jack Stone. Willie Phieffer won a 12 round decision over Willie Herman at Coney Island last night.
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Dave Rosenberg
Jack Stone
Willie Phieffer
Willie Her
Southpaws Have Advantage in Hitting Styles Says Evans
Billy Evans argues left handed batters hold edge over right handers due to plate position and speed to first. He cites Ty Cobb and Harry Heilmann as top left and right handed hitters, notes Cobb’s mid game adjustments against McNally, and credits lefties with better bunting and situational hitting.
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Ty Cobb
Roger Hornsby
Harry Heilmann
New York
Cobb
McNally
Yankees
Yesterday's American Association baseball results
Kansas City defeated Milwaukee 4 2 while St Paul beat Minneapolis 3 0. Chicago 2 Cleveland 0 in rain. St Louis 4 Detroit 1 and Philadelphia 4 Boston 3 in 11. Chicago 7 Cincinnati 4. Brooklyn 8 New York 7 in 10. Boston 2 Philadelphia 6 in two games. Pittsburgh 14 St Louis 4 and 11 6 in the second game?
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Minneapolis
Chicago
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Detroit
Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnati
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Pittsburgh
Games Today Feature Regional Matches Across Leagues
GAMES TODAY includes Columbus at Toledo Louisville at Indianapolis St Paul at Minneapolis in the American League Chicago at Cleveland St Louis at Detroit New York at Philadelphia Boston at Washington National League Pittsburgh at St Louis Cincinnati at Chicago Philadelphia at Boston Brooklyn at New York.
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Lima Featherweight Jake Gross to Fight Hartling Barrere in Louisville
Lima’s Jake Gross, a flashy young featherweight, heads south for a bout at the Louisville Armory on Thursday night September 7 against Hartling Barrere of New Orleans, South featherweight champ. A second proposed match would pit him against Johnny Rint of Cleveland in Marion, Ohio on September 21.
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Jake Gross
Mason-Dixon Line
Hartling Barrerre
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Louisville Armory
Johnny Rint
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