Baseball Race Tightens Dempsey Workout With New Partner
St. Louis Cardinals split a doubleheader with Atlanta to loosen their NL lead as Cincinnati Reds defeat Pittsburgh 10 to 6 and Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia 6 to 0. Giants lose to Robins then win, Yankees sweep Tigers as Indians split doubleheader with Senators. Red Sox rally past Browns 6 to 4.
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Odd Baseball Prognostications and Sports Tidbits
A collection of scattered sports rumors and curiosities. references include the Boston Red Sox, Southeast Texas League champions, boxing chatter about Jack Dempsey, George Burns and the Indians, tennis pioneer Mary Browne, and other varied notes on races, theater, and political events.
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Georgia Tech coach wary of new forward pass ruling
Coach W A Alexander of Georgia Tech blasts the newly adopted forward pass rule as ineffective and harmful, saying it limits a team’s late game chances and increases penalties. He notes Tech’s prospects rely on last year’s freshmen and warns the rule won’t help spectators and players alike.
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Efaw Leads with Four Percent in Rifle Shoot
The American Rifle club held a Saturday shoot at the Margaret's Creek range. Results show F. C. Efau scoring 48, M. C. Grubb 46, Selby 43, and Clarence Wycoff 41 points from 50 possible at 200 yards off hand.
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Selby
Clarence Wycoff
Dempsey Faces Quick Test From Loughran in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City on September 11, Jack Dempsey sparred six minutes with Tommy Loughran, a sharp Philadelphia light heavyweight, delivering and absorbing punches that showcased Dempsey’s readiness for Tunney. The workout drew 4,000 spectators and drew praise from Loughran and Dempsey’s camp as preparations continued for the title defense. In Fargo, Billy Petrolle defeated Al Simmons by a wide newspaper decision in 16 rounds for a British lightweight title bout.
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Jack
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Tunney
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Frankie Carpenter
al Auerbach
Jack Curley
World Series Opens October 1 at Yankee Stadium
The 1926 World Series starts October 1 at Yankee Stadium New York at 1 50 pm standard time. Two games will be in the American League winner city and the next three in the National League pennant winner s grounds with possible further games back in New York. Ticket prices mirror last year s: box 6 50 reserved 5 50 general 3 50 bleachers 1 10. A travel day between certain games is allowed if the Yankees or Athletics win the American pennant and a NL winner claims the pennant.
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Dando Returns to Ohio University as Freshmen Shine
Dando plans to enroll at Ohio University this fall after considering Michigan. Western Conference coaches met in Chicago for the pre season conference with officials and Major John Griffith outlining enforcement policy on football rules.
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Big Ten
Starr Claim Hints Of Eastern Kentucky Net Title And Doubles
TWINK Starr, Huntington native and noted local tennis figure, won the Eastern Kentucky net championship in Ashland by defeating Tom Wilds of Louisville in four sets. He also captured the doubles crown, displaying precise placement, strong serves, and strategic groundstrokes that overwhelmed the Kentucky opponent.
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C. EB. Starr
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Scapa Flow Wins Belmont Futurity Stake at Belmont Park
The Belmont Futurity, the world’s richest race for two year olds, was won today at Belmont Park by W F Jefford’s colt Scapa Flow, a son of Man O’ War.
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Twilight league match in Chauncey between Ray-Glos and Hevwiltz-Boden
Sport fans expect a full nine inning twilight league game this afternoon in Chauncey ballpark as Ray-Glos faces Hevwiltz-Boden in the second scheduled match. The unusual start time and extended length aim to fit both teams a complete contest.
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International tennis tournament begins Monday at Forest Hills
The American national championships open Monday at Forest Hills with 188 top international players including France’s Borotra Brugnon Cochet and Japan’s Toba. Americans seeded include Tilden Richards Johnston Williams and Chandler. The Davis Cup title was secured by the United States after Vinnie Richards and Dick Williams defeated Cochet and Brugnon in Philadelphia.
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