Weismuller In Pink of Condition For National Meet
Johnny Weismuller representing the Illinois Athletic Club is described by coach William Bachrach as in the pink of condition to defend his national and Olympic titles. The national championships open in the Lake Washington canal at Seattle with the 440 yard breast stroke and freestyle events on the program. Strong rivals include Buddy Smith and Al White, with entries from Annapolis Naval Academy, Olympic Club, and Stanford among many. An expected 50 000 spectators are anticipated for the canal meet with teams from multiple major clubs and northwest cities.
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New Orleans
Alain Smith
Fria
Harry Clancy
Harry Lauter
Cincinnati
al White
Olympic Club
United States
Clarence Pinkston
Pete Desjardines
Miami
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Dave Fall
Stanford
Tommy McKee
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Bouts Highlight Draw For Cleveland Bantams In Ten Rounds
Cleveland’s Johnny Farr and Carl Tremaine fought to a ten round draw at Cloud, as Gaston Charles of France outpointed Buck Fleming of Philadelphia over eight rounds. Phil Goldstein defeated Babe Keller in six rounds, Jimmy Tranner edged Milton Cohen in six, while Dick Evans of Youngstown KO’d Charley Tarzan in the third round in Columbus.
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Carl Tremaine
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Gaston Charles
France
Buck Fleming
Philadelphia
Phil Goldstein
Babe Keller
Jimmy Tranner
Milton Cohen
Dick Evans
Youngstown
Charley Tarzan
Columbus
New York Makes Jimmy Goodrich Lightweight Champion
Henry I Farrell reports Jimmy Goodrich is recognized by New York promoters as the new world lightweight champion after Benny Leonard retired. Mandell Terris and O'Brien weigh in on contenders, with Greb praised by O'Brien as a strong middleweight, while timing and regional reception remain uncertain.
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United Press Sports
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New York Boxing Commission
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Chaim
France
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Stribling Beats Perkins in Tight Heavyweight Bout
In Colorado Springs William L. Stribling of Atlanta school outpointed Harvey Perkins of Casper in ten rounds. Stribling landed hard shots but failed to KO Perkins while Perkins pressed with rushing tactics and aimed for a telling punch throughout the bout.
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New York State Athletic Commission to Vacate Dempsey Title
The New York State Athletic Commission plans to declare Jack Dempsey’s heavyweight title vacated and order an elimination match between Harry Wills and Gene Tunney. Action could come by Tuesday, with Dempsey absent and no clear sign of engagement for August 4.
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New York State Athletic Commission
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Dempsey-Kearns Tie Up After Preliminary Talks
Negotiations between Jack Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns continue after a preliminary conference on joint property held with their lawyers. Lawyers expect a final settlement. Kearns would gain about 60 percent of Dempsey’s earnings, while Dempsey seeks 36 percent for fights in New York. Dempsey trains for September with Harry Grob in Michigan City and plans to box several heavyweights this afternoon.
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Thahager
Jack Kearns
Jacks
Dempsey
Kearns
New York
New York Commission
Harry Grob
Michigan City
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