Dempsey Walks Out As Wills Firpo Fight Falters
The bout between Harry Wills and Luis Angel Firpo at Boyle's Thirty Acres ended indecisively as promoter and crowd waited for a knockout. Wills won on points while Firpo absorbed repeated body rights and protested to referee Danny Sullivan.
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Danny Sullivan
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Dempsey
Tentlemen
Alzacs Face Likely Davis Cup Defeat in Doubles
Philadelphia report notes the Australian pair Gerald Patterson and Pat O'Hara Wood face William T. Tilden and William M. Johnston in the doubles as they brace for near certain loss. Two singles defeats by Vincent Richards and Tilden worsen the Australians' chances of reclaiming the cup.
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Philadelphia
Gerald T. Patterson
Pat O'Hara Wood
William T. Tilden
William MM. Johnston
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Dash Down National Home Lap
New York Sept 12 The dash down the home stretch began in the National League with western teams moving through the East. Brooklyn trailed the Giants by six as the Reds stretched their pace while the Cardinals opposed the champions. Pirates sought to gain on the Braves at the tail end. In the American League New York’s double win tightens the race with the Yankees one game behind the Senators and four ahead of the Tigers in third.
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Wisemen Show Big Improvement in Drill Sessions
In a longer passing and stance drill Thursday afternoon the Wisemen showed surprising improvement. Captain McKinley made his first appearance while most lettermen were out except Starkey. The first game of the season is September 26 against Murray City, with two weeks of vigorous workouts ahead.
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Junior singles final at Ohio Tennis Championships heads to Columbus
Archie McCallum of Cincinnati meets Horace Bulen of Columbus in the junior singles final at the Ohio Tennis Championships on the East End courts. Olga Strashan faces Mrs. Friedman in the women's semi final, while George Lott and Julius Sag alowsky duel in the men’s side. Earlier results include Kuhler defeating Wirthwein and Martha Carey besting Clara Zincke.
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Cincinnati
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East End
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Cleveland
George Lott
Chicago
Julius Sagalowsky
Indianapolis
Cil Haynes
Texas
Jack Evans
Pop Athens Says and Sports Snippets Collide in Laughing Column
The column surveys sports jokes and quick takes on boxing baseball and racing figures. It playfully notes politicians and athletes with quips about Walter Johnson Stock Evers Goldstein and Johnny Conlon while hinting at juxtapositions between sport and politics.
Vance Haunts Yanks as Dodgers Star Shapes Pennant Race
New York recalls Dazzy Vance once a Yankee now with Brooklyn his pitching prowess fuels a tight race. He has 24 wins this season including a 12 game streak, a new strikeout record, and rivals Yankee pitching fears. Miller Huggins wistful over Vance and the lingering what if.
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Miller Huggins
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Brooklyn Star
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Leading Hitters At A Glance National League
National League leaders listed by player and club with games played and batting averages. Hornsby of St Louis 128 games .431 average Wheat of Brooklyn 128 .377 Cuyler of Pittsburgh 105 .360 Young of New York 118 .487 Bressler of Cincinnati 103 .441 Ruth of New York 139 .386 Jamieson of Cleveland 130 .353 Falk of Chicago 122 .249 Collins of Chicago 135 .347 Speaker of Cleveland 129 .347
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Atz Master Magician of Fort Worth Panthers
Fort Worth Tex Sept 1 master magician Jake Atz is lauded as the minor league baseball guide of the Fort Worth Panthers He is praised for nine half season victories and multiple pennants including 1923 and 1924 as he transforms worn teams into champions with team play and “magic generalship” while managing players with no major league prospects.
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Jacob Atz
Texas
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New Rookie Outfield Stars poised to replace baseball legends
Billy Evans surveys rising outfielders in 1924. Cuyler Wilson and Combs surge for major roles, displacing veterans Cobb Speaker Roush Ruth. Combs injured but proves speed and fielding edge. Cuyler beat Bigbee, Wilson edged Southworth. trio hailed as potential successors to legends.
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National League
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Pittsburgh
Hack” Wilson
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Southworth
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Eddie's Friends Dealers Trouble and Electrical Costs
A fragment warns about the high cost of electricity for home appliances and ongoing charges for household current. It invites consumer inquiries for more detailed information on these price decisions.
Yesterday's Games Across Leagues With Scores and Odds
Baseball round up from yesterday shows the American Association game Brooklyn 8 Philadelphia 7 in 11 innings. American League results include New York 4 Boston 3 and New York 8 Boston 3 with Washington 7 Philadelphia 4. Cleveland 12 St Louis 7, Cleveland 10 Detroit 6, Chicago 4 in 10 innings. Tomorrow slate lists Indianapolis at Louisville, Kansas City at Milwaukee, St Louis at New York, Chicago at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Boston, and Cleveland at St Louis.
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Home Run Totals and Player Listings in Baseball League
The data lists players and totals by club and city with slugs including Meusel Kamm Jacobson Ellerbe Harris and others. It shows National League totals none and national and American totals at 440 and 372 respectively.
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Cleveland holds off Browns in doubleheader
In St Louis on September 12, Cleveland defeated the Browns in both games of a twin bill 12 to 7 and 10 to 6. Heavy hitting featured a bases loaded homer by Frank Ellerbe in the first game and Jacobson adding a circuit drive in the eighth. Ten pitchers used by manager Lister across the two games.
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Cleveland
Dave Danforth
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Fights Report From Jersey City Syracuse and Indianapolis
Last night boxing results include Harry Wills of New Orleans outpointing Luis Firpo in 12 rounds in Jersey City while Bill Tate of New York stop John Casanova in the first round. Jim Maloney of Boston outpointed Joe Stoesser in six rounds and Mike Burke drew eight with Charley Nashett of Jersey City. Charley McKenna of New York drew four with Miguel Ferrera. Joe Silvani of New York outpointed Carl Johnson in four. In Syracuse Irish Johnny Curtin of Jersey City won by judges decision over Phil Verdi of Rochester, and Johnny Kochansky of Bayonne beat Frankie Anderson. In Indianapolis Romero Rojas knocked out Mckanna of Newark in the fifth round.
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New Orleans
Luis Firpo
Bill Tate
New York
John Casanova
Porto Rico
Jim Maloney
Boston
Joe Stoesser
Mike Burke
Charley Nashett
Charley McKenna
Miguel Ferrera
Joe Silvani
Carl Johnson
Yanks Favored in Walker Cup Matches
America is a strong favorite to win the Walker Cup matches against Great Britain at Garden City Golf Club. The event opens with two ball foursomes, four pairs per side, and singles play is scheduled for tomorrow.
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