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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
2
Rock Island Illinois June 29. The southpaw White, famed for his left hand, defeats Johnny Dundee of New York in a ten round lightweight bout. White's jab and lefts prevail despite Dundee’s airplane punch and jabs. Referee Sam Hall.
Johnny Weissmuller of the Illinois Athletic Club and a Chicago swimming phenom sails from Honolulu for San Francisco after a month here. He swam nine races, won six, set ten world records and claims thirty three this year. A Des Moines stop for an exhibition may be arranged.
Suzanne Lenglen, world champion, trounced Mrs M F Elis of England 6 0 6 0 before a large crowd. Elizabeth Ryan of California defeated Miss Head of England 6 3 6 0 in women’s singles. An elimination round for the men followed, with notable matches anticipated among winners.
Griswold Ta June 28 standings show teams Wells Rexalls Bankers and others in a near .400 to .637 win percentage. Entries list W L andPet figures with small misreadings but provide relative rankings for the Griswold Twilight League table.
Henry J. Farrell notes that aging stars at the Polo Grounds discuss how pitching changes and the lively ball have altered the game. Early in the season Urbn Schnexer and Walter Reuther post strong starts, while legends like Rogers Hornsby and Babe Ruth chase batting milestones amid intercollegiate rowing growth and boxing notes.
CHICAGO IL June 29 Julius Sagalowsky of Indianapolis wins his junior state championship match at Skokie County Club 6 0 6 0. He adds a 6 2 3 6 6 3 victory over Frank OConnell and partners Tilden and Weiner triumph 6 1 6 1 in doubles.
Danny Kramer of Los Angeles, a 122 pounder, knocked out Red Dolan of New Orleans in the second round of a four round main event at Vernon Arena Tuesday night.
Greenfield defeated Afton 7 to 4 in a one sided contest. Greenfield hopes to play the Tennessee Rats next with Gali L. J. Walker listed as manager.
GARDEN CITY N Y June 29 Princeton assumed the lead in the Intercollegiate Golf Tournament begun yesterday at the Garden City Golf Club. Four players totaled 655, nine strokes ahead of Dartmouth the prior year's champion. Best round by R E Knepper of Sioux City Iowa a Princeton man with 78 for 156.
Davenport notes a forthcoming bout at Aurora stadium where Mike Dundee of Rock Island faces Johnny Dundee of New York in a championship round. Dundee recently rose to prominence after stopping Billy Henry of Chicago and defeating other contenders in quick succession.
Omaha Neb June 29 Ralph Powell Missouri Valley tennis champion will not play in the tournament here only 24 to 29 He expects to remain in Europe An effort is being made to have William Tilden and Vincent Richards here as this is an open tournament Preparations are being made to accommodate a large list of entries.
Omaha promoters negotiate for a bout between Pete Hobbs and Schlaifer early next month. Morrie Schlaifer was floored twice by Rock Smith last Friday night and seeks a return bout. Smith is a harder hitter than Schlaifer.
City League game this evening features Lines and Preston's Colts against Price's Drugs at Sun Nyside on the regular schedule. The clash highlights local teams and community sports action today.
The text recalls New York Yanks sweeping a doubleheader from Boston, Browns rallying to top White Sox 4 to 3 after four straight hits in the tenth, and box promoter Tex Rickard warning about counterfeit tickets at Carpentier events, with training updates and venue notes.
The article recalls pitcher Danforth’s early career with the Browns and White Sox, noting a reputation for doctoring the ball with his thumb nail. It describes scrutiny from minor leagues to the American Association and a 1921 trade, with Danforth defending his habit as a minor advantage.
Elizabeth Gordon of Providence set a new course record at the women's international golf invitation tournament in Buffalo in the qualifying round on the country club links. Edith Cummings of Chicago was runner up with an 84, delivering a brilliant round.
A fragment recalls a bygone street skirmish between rival traders with a grocer and a shoeman clashing across the street and a competing clothier nearby, all recalling a street scene from earlier days.
Benny Leonard lightweight champion and his brother Joe with a group of trainers left New York on Wednesday for Michigan City Indiana where Leonard will challenge Ocky Kansas of Buffalo. Leonard will stop in Chicago for a day or so.
Shenandoah ia June 29 W BR Pearson a Shenandoah wrestler weighing 172 pounds has issued challenges to grapplers up to 170 pounds. He is managed by Jack Rooney of Des Moines and trained by Joe Breaker of Omaha. Pearson has set a bold goal to test his record and prove his mettle in competitive bouts.
Eddie Anderson and manager Grunley Anderson travel to Ottumwa for tonight’s bout with Jimmy Kelly. He plans to return to Moline for a July 3 Cedar Rapids clash with Bart MacArthur as part of a busy schedule amid flour sales and farm equipment ads in the local paper.
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