Unrefined American Sports Interest in Britain
Henry L Farrell reports on American athletes in Europe drawing sharp attention from British and French media. Football star Red Grange, Dempsey, Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees rise fascinate editors and fans, with questions about Grange’s pro move and Babe Ruth’s earnings circulating amid cross continental sports chatter.
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London
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United States
Paris
Grange
Gandy
States
Edair Meshiin
Jim Thorpe
George Gipps
Santhey
Dempsey
Lila
Gene Tenney
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Jack Kearns
Kearns
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
King
Hoff Asks State Concerning Bar Hoff Contends Bar
Norwegian pole vaulter Charley Hoff sent a telegram to the A A U asking for a clear statement of why he was barred from further competition. Hoff plans to appear in a feature act at the Olympic Auditorium Saturday night with Doyzelle, a noted dancer, in the show.
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Sompethré Dor
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Hoff
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Ayith Doyzellé
Soldier from Iowa dies after baseball injury in Honolulu
Private Andrew Watt of Headquarters Company 86th Infantry died here today from a head injury received yesterday when struck by a pitched ball during an Army baseball game between two nines. Watt, from Hocking Iowa, was a popular athlete with the 26th for about two years.
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86Th Infantry
Watt
Hocking
Iowa
Igat
Unclear heading from 1920s channel swim note
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a channel swim attempt with names such as Whinnstoob and Gox amid a 1921 failure. The legible items reference mile distances and locations like York and Mah channel, but concrete actions or outcomes are not clearly established.
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Jung Ivi
Nesing
Sweetser Home After European Golf Triumph
New York June 13. Sweets er, winner of the British amateur golf title, returns to Bronxville home after sailing in May aboard an argosy. He arrived last week aboard the Aquitania, troubled by influenza and laryngitis, rushed to Lawrence hospital then allowed to go. Doctors say he is completely worn out from winning the championship at Mirfield. A testimonial dinner planned for June 32 was canceled.
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Midwestern A.A.U. Track Championships Canceled
Owa duty in June 14 report notes the Midwestern A.A.U. track championships set for the University of Sioux here Batuedly have been canceled. Only flights of entries had been received. Athletes from Iowa Nebraska North and South Dakota were eligible. The meet would have served as regional preliminaries for the national meet.
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Philadelphia
N Graw Acquires Heinie Mueller In Giants Trade
New York June 15 The first move by John McGraw to strengthen the Giants was completed with the trade of Billy Southworth outfielder to the St Louis Cardinals for Heinie Mueller. Southworth, a former star for Pittsburgh, was known as a top hitter in the league and left the Pirates amid strong sentiment. Mueller, a holder of a solid batting record, joins New York in a bid to boost the Giants' lineup.
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Rickard Comish Bout Scheduled in Gotham Today
Tex Rickard faces a charged boxing scene as he moves to stage a Dempsey defense against Gene Tunney in September at Yankee Stadium. Wills challenges persist, with Farley and Brower looming over NY licensing and possible state action. The dispute risks delays and high stakes, with potential cross-state moves if New York blocks the match.
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Baseball Roundup Mixed Results From Major Leagues
Diamond Dust notes Babs Ruth homered to stay behind 1921 record as Yankees fall to Browns 7 10. Browns rally while 12 Yankees stranded. Athletics miss ground by losing to Indians. Cleveland moves to second, Athletics drop to fourth. Tigers rally past Red Sox in eighth to sweep four games. Giants beat Reds on a Florence triple. Chick Davies seals Reds loss with bases loaded out. Virates beats Wettbewerb as Locry Pekitul highlights. Cubs pound Phillies as Shiggs Stephenson slugs for Phils. Dodgers topple Cardinals behind McGean and homers by Herman and Felix.
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Babs Ruth
Dempsey Acquitted on Speeding Charge
Jack Dempsey, famed heavyweight boxer, was acquitted in Chowchilla, California, after a 1 hour 50 minute jury deliberation. The trial centered on a charge that he knowingly allowed his chauffeur to drive at a high speed on a public highway. The verdict brought renewed public attention to the sports icon.
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Cal
Jack Dempsey
Miles
Last Night's Bout Leaves Palmer KOed in Tenth
Troy lightweight scored a knockout over Palmer of England in the tenth round of a 12 round scheduled bout. The town paper notes the upcoming want ad will reach about 26 000 readers.
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Troy
An Palmer
England
Five yachts race 2225 miles from Los Angeles to Honolulu
Five yachts plowed through a Pacific crossing in the world’s longest yacht race from Los Angeles Harbor to Honolulu. The challenger fleet remains in the running amid light winds and steady seas as the 2,225 mile voyage unfolds toward the finish.
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Fiva
Pacific
Yacht Owner Rushes Vessel to Avalon Hospital
Hasselberger, owner of the yacht, discanled his boat with acute appeal to rush McNemars to a hospital in Avalon Inland.
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McNemars
Avalon
Cplalin
Vermonter Car Crash Injures Leg During Chase
A Vermont man tripped and broke his leg while pursuing an unknown suspect. The incident involved unverified names and unclear circumstances, with authorities reportedly employing cautious methods as the situation unfolded.
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