Yale Defeats Harvard in 1923 Regatta Triumphs
Yale's varsity eight crushed Harvard by six lengths at New London. The Blue completed an undefeated season and achieved its first clean sweep since 1915, with Yale freshmen and junior eights also posting decisive wins over Cambridge crews. Captain B. B. Pelly led the New Haven junior varsity.
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Suspension Threatens Benny Leonard in New Jersey
New Jersey boxing commission today notified Benny Leonard of possible suspension as authorities move to discipline the champion. The action arises from unspecified alleged violations, with a formal hearing or penalty expected to follow in the near future. Leonard, a prominent figure in boxing circles, faces scrutiny from state regulators.
Leonard Faces Suspension Over Bout With White
Benny Leonard, lightweight champion, risks suspension by the New York Athletic Commission if he does not fulfill his contract to fight Charlie White. A hearing is set for Tuesday as the Leonard White match was halted by a mouth injury. Meanwhile manager Billy Gibson scheduled Leonard to meet Lew Tendler at Yankee Stadium on July 23, while White insists Leonard box him first.
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Bluefield Golfer Delegation Heads to State Tourney
Thirteen Bluefield golfers travel by car to White Sulphur Springs for the West Virginia State Golf Association amateur championship. The event runs Tuesday to Friday with 200 entrants expected and sixteen players per flight. Bluefield officers J T Thornton president W H Mellihaney secretary treasurer PD M Easley on the committee.
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J. B. Pearson
Three Physicians to Examine Jess Willard Before Fight
Jess Willard will appear before three physicians in Jersey City on Monday for the examination required by New Jersey boxing officials to confirm his fitness to meet Luis Angel Firpo of Argentina. Willard continues training at Yonkers and will return to New York for sparring. Firpo, from Texas, telegraphed that he will arrive tomorrow and arrange six or seven husky sparring partners, likely starting training Sunday.
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Graham Beats Pulaski In Twelve Inning Game
Graham Red Sox defeated Pulaski 6 to 2 in twelve innings at Pulaski grounds. Culp pitched the complete game for Graham, and the series stands Graham 2 Pulaski 0 with another game set for this afternoon at the same site.
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Bogash Knocks Out Shade In Connecticut Fight
Louis Bogash of Bridgeport knocked out George Shade of California in the second round of a scheduled ten round middleweight bout in Stamford Connecticut tonight.
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National League Results and France Leads Ireland in Davis Cup
National League games yesterday featured Pittsburg defeating Cincinnati 8 to 2, New York beating Boston 9 to 5, and Chicago overcoming St. Louis 3 to 2. In Dublin on June 22 France led Ireland two matches to one in the second round Davis Cup tie as the visiting team needs one more victory in singles to reach the upper bracket semi final against Switzerland.
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Baseball Scores From Two American League Games
Washington beat Philadelphia 3 to 2 and New York topped Boston 4 to 2 in the two scheduled American League games yesterday.
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Fairview Teams Triumph In First Bluefield Dodge Ball Meet
Fairview girls won 16 to 4 and Fairview boys fell 9 to 0 against Wade in the Wade grounds opening dodge ball contest. North Side and East End squads later played at East End with close results as East End claimed victories for both boys and girls. Arch Booker umpired. Morton Wagner and Hal B. Melrose were scorekeeper and referee.
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Hagen Never Again to Play in England
Walter Hagen announced he would not return to the British Open at Troon after alleging unsportsmanlike conduct by officials and the gallery. He cursed the reception on his arrival aboard the Berengaria, saying British tournaments would be avoided for life.
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Montana Women Seek to Prevent Big Fight
Anaconda June 22 The Montana State Federation of Women's Clubs resolutions committee asks the attorney general to stop the Dempsey Gibbons heavyweight title bout in Shelby on July 4 and oppose a proposed Sydney bullfight. It cites that boxing law prohibits prize fights and urges repeal of section 11 293 of the penal code.
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International League Scores Mixed Results Across Cities
Buffalo beat Jersey City 10 to 6 while Rochester defeated Reading 13 to 6. Syracuse lost to Baltimore 2 to 6. Toronto Newark had a doubleheader rescheduled from Friday to Wednesday with results not specified.
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Cincinnati Uses Four Pitchers In 8-2 Loss To Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on June 22, Cincinnati used four pitchers in a bid to defeat Pittsburg, but fell 8-2. Meadows was effective at the plate with three hits, while Donohue left early after being struck by a liner from Bighbee.
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New York Nationals Return Home With Easy Win Over Boston
New York Nationals defeated Boston today in a one sided game by a large margin. Jack Scott started his first game since May 19 when he suffered a hand injury from a batted ball and later pitched another game.
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Baseball game line score fragment with pitchers and hits
Incomplete scoreboard fragment lists balls, strikes and hits with pitchers McNamara Benton Marquard Frisch and relievers Scott Lee Hart Moran. Mentions losing pitcher McNamara and time not provided.
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Cubs Rally Over Cardinals 3 2 In St Louis Tilt
Chicago edged St Louis 3 to 2 after an eighth inning rally. Vogel was hit by a pitch driving in the winning run. Aldridge and O'Farrell handled the lineup, while Sherdel took the loss and Clemons and McCurdy were among the Cardinals players.
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Two Undefeated Teams Set for Key League Doubleheaders
In the Community Athletic League this afternoon two undefeated sides meet at Glenwood diamond as N W Shops faces Bluefield Telephone Company at 4. Edison Diamond hosts N W Offices and First Baptist at 4 with Ray Evans and Bob Lowder umpiring. Additional 4 oclock clashes at Fair Grounds feature Appalachian against Methodist with Harmon and Boggs officiating. Managers are urged to confirm umpires and transport.
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Virtually Arranged Women’s Tennis Match Planned
The United States Lawn Tennis Association announced that arrangements for a team match between leading American and English women players have been completed. The event would be the highlight of the U.S. and Canada tour by the English team, though the venue has not been released.
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Red Sox Errors Help Shawkey Pace New York Win
New York defeats Boston 4 to 2 as Shawkey silences the Red Sox aided by miscues by Fewster and Quinn. Flagstead hits a seventh inning homer for Boston and Meusel Hofmann add two base hits for the Yankees.
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Wonderful defense aids Walter Johnson in 3 2 win
Washington pitcher Walter Johnson benefited from superb defense as the Senators edged Philadelphia 3 to 2. In the first inning two hits a pass and an error produced two runs, Perkins tied it with a homer, then Washington scored the decisive run in the seventh on two hits and a sacrifice bunt. Johnson and Ruel faced Morris and Perkins.
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Southern Association Scores Report
Nashville defeated Atlanta 3 to 0 while Little Rock crushed Mobile and Chattanooga 7 to 0. Birmingham edged Memphis 1 to 0 as New Orleans pushed past Memphis 6 to 4.
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