First Thing We Know Cleveland Will Be Back on Top of the League
Friends of Molla Mallory describe her homecoming nerves after a bitter arraignment of American papers and a display of poor sportsmanship. The analysis compares the situation to a Greek statue find and Marconi's radio remarks as a curious discovery.
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Cleveland
Molla Mallory
America
Untermeyer
Marconi
Molla
Milo
Lenglen
Forest Hills
Molla Mallory’s Wimbledon defeat sparks temper and debate
The piece analyzes Molla Mallory’s postfinal mood at Wimbledon and her clash with reporters while contrasting her with Lenglen. It notes Mangled nerves and criticism from fans, but argues for patience to judge her future greatness and sportsmanship.
Frazee Threatens Sox Shakeup Over Slumping Players
Harry Frazee declares no sale of stars but will demand higher effort from Red Sox players. He plans a two week inspection of performances and may replace underperformers, citing Burns Harris Rip Collins Ferguson Quinn and Piercy as satisfactory while signaling potential departures for others.
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Red Sox
Harry Frazee
Frazee
Joe Dugan
Burns
Harris
Rip Collins
Ferguson
Quinn
Piercy
Welcome Home Walt Hoover From England Rowing Triumph
Walter Hoover of Duluth national sculling champion and diamond sculls winner will be honored on return to New York with a bay procession by the police band on a city boat and a public reception at City Hall. Grover Whalen will head the mayoral committee aboard the vessel.
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New York
Walter Hoover
Duluth
England
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Police Department
City Hall
Favorite Beaten in Pace Race at Kalamazoo Grand Circuit
Kalamazoo Michigan July 21 The final day of the Kalamazoo Grand Circuit meeting focused on pacers with three events run in fast time.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Associated Press
Kalamazoo
Pacers
Grand Circuit Races Hit Kalamazoo Crowd Record Pace
The free-for-all pace featured six starters including Jimmie McKerron Hal Mahone and Sir Roch. Ray led the 2:11 pace through two heats before Henry Direct won in the final heat. Minerva Gentry dominated the 2:14 pace while Marvin Childs trio led the meet’s strong class.
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Jimmie McKerron
Hal Mahone
Sir Roch
Ohio
Johnnie Quick
Logan Hedgewood
Roy Grattan
Hal Bee
Henry Direct
Nebraska
Sherwood
Minerva Gentry
Marvin Childs
Fagan
Minnie Williams
Gentry
Kalamazoo
Park American
Envy Direct
Walter Ware
Palin
Hal B
Childs
the Sherwood
Che
Murphy
J. W
Bre
Ray
Lulu Brooke
Brm
McMahon
Jessie Riggs
Casey Jones
Jack McKerron
John R. Gentry
Dueania Steee
Conti Sets World Record in Balkline Match
Roger Conti the French billiard player ran 3600 points in 69 innings at 18.2 balkline for an average of 61 in Paris against Gibelin. The run surpassed prior world record pace though Schaefer had held a high mark of 67.6. Conti's high run was 432 while Gibelin scored 2156 in the match.
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Paris
Roger Conti
Gibelin
Jake Schaefer
Conti
Schaefer
Ray Schalk Aids Young Pitcher Robertson Early Support
Ray Schalk helped young pitcher Robertson by throwing out Pratt in the second inning as Boston hitters found three hits clustered. His strong play in the early frames prevented at least one run and underscored Schalk’s defensive value behind the plate.
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Ray Schalk
Robertson
Pratt
Red Sox
May Lift Ban From Champion
The suspension of Johnny Wilson the world’s middleweight champion may be lifted by the Bay State Commission next week. Similar action is likely to be taken by the New York body.
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Johnny Wilson
Bay State Commission
New York
Greb Sparks Action Over Wilson Suspension Hearings
The Bay State boxing commission will hear Wilson next Monday on his suspension tied to his refusal to fight Harry Greb. Wilson fought Downey in Jersey City last September but did not receive promised purse money and later agreed to fight Greb to secure payment, then withdrew claiming Greb was not a middleweight. The case follows Rickard’s promotion and New York Boxing Commission involvement.
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Harry Greb
Gotham
Wilson
Bay State
Rickard
Downey
Jersey City
Greb
New York Boxing Commission
Willson
Bay State Commission
International League action totals six all in marathon tie
Jersey City and Rochester played 12 innings to a 6 6 tie while Newark beat Syracuse 8 6 and Buffalo defeated Reading 2 0.
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Jersey City
Rochester
Newark
Arracuse
Buffalo
Reading
Scribes Tee Off in Golf Event on Monday
Local golf returns to the scene as reporters resume activities after a layoff. The Bellevue Golf Club backs the event on Monday with unusual stunts and a collection of prizes for participants from Skokie and Springfield courses.
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Skokie
Springfield
Bellevue Golf Club
Weekend golf tour links Scituate and Plymouth clubs
The Scituate and Plymouth Country Clubs collaborate for their yearly tournaments on a Friday and Saturday weekend. Both on the south shore about 20 miles apart allow golfers to visit both courses in one trip with options to stay overnight. Scituate offers a nine hole layout praised for its current good condition, while Plymouth features a full nine hole course upgraded with Donald Ross design. Luncheon will be available at either club and a large past field suggests an early start.
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Scituate
Plymouth
South Shore
Donald Ross
Chapman to Get a Real Test in Race of Nations
George Chapman of Newark New Jersey faces a stiff challenge tonight at the Revere track in the Race of Nations 35 mile event. He meets Victor Linart the Belgium world champion and George Seres the French titleholder in a test that follows his sensational win last Wednesday in the American paced championship race.
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George Chapman
Newark
N. J
Victor Linart
Belgium
George Seres
France
Revere
Chapman's Fast Start Sparks Three Way Bicycle Race
Three time American champion Chapman leads with early speed in a 35 mile race as Smart Seres face him. Opponents Lmnart and Seresa bring top form with Belgians aiming for pace and pursuit. The field reflects European champions in a cross country contest.
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Chapman
America
Chapple
Harry Elkes
Jimmy Michaels
Hugh MacLean
Bobby Walthour
Revere
Smart
Seres
Lmnart
Stockholm
Seresa
Europe
Shevlin Plans London Boxing Match With Lewis
Roxbury boxer Eddie Shevlin says he will travel to London to face Ted Kid Lewis if Jack Britton declines a crossing. He notes promoter interest and his prior success in England and vows a contest worth watching if he lands in the early fall.
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Jack Britton
England
Ted Kid Lewis
Ted
Eddie Shevlin
Roxbury
Dartmouth
Johnny Ldasham
Ringster
Shevlin
Wilson
National Sporting Club of London
Lewis
Britton
Ike
Boston
Bermondsey
Billy Wells
London
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Wimbledon
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Suzanne Lenglen
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