Fulton Wills fight probe sparked by crowded Newark bout
Governor Edwards ordered a sweeping inquiry into the Fulton Wills boxing card in Newark after hundreds of ticket buyers could not enter the arena amid crowd mishandling. State Senator Simpson called the incident near scandals. The event was run by the International Sporting Club of New York amid legal hurdles.
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Charley Paddock
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Resolute Wins Ocean Race as Shamrock IV Struggles
The Resolute defeats Shamrock IV in the international yacht races keeping the America’s Cup on this side of the water for another year. Not all races impressed, with early incidents and drifting contests, while boxing and Olympic news share the sports page.
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Niles Captures Longwood Net Title
Nathaniel W. Niles defeated Lawrence B. Rice in a quick Longwood singles final 6-0 6-1 6-3 to earn the right to challenge William M. Johnston of San Francisco, the current holder of the Longwood challenge bowl.
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Lawrence B. Rice
William M. Johnston
San Francisco
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Niles
Faber Dominates Tigers as Chicago Triumphs 3 to 1
Faber pitched brilliantly for Chicago allowing five hits and striking out nine to beat Detroit 3 to 1. J Collins, Felsch, and Risberg delivered two baserunners apiece while Leonard and Ayers issued five and six walks respectively. Umpires Friel and Owens. Time 51 minutes.
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Top Bikers in the Brassard Feature at Revere Track
Manager Butler hosts a packed program at the Revere cycle track tonight with two main events the brassard and the New England professional sprint championships. The brassard field features four top riders Chapman Lawrence Wiley and Madonna racing on the hour course for a daily $10 bonus until defeated plus the rich first-home purse. Amateur and other races fill the card.
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Star Base man On Typo s Team
Ralph Newman, third baseman for the Boston Typo, sails to the diamond championship of the Typo league. A former second baseman for Coach Skip Sherlock at the High School of Commerce, he hits over .300 and has 12 stolen bases in 11 games. The Typo squad aims to win the West title and bring the cup to Boston.
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Skip” Sherlock
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British golf champion Tolley to play Roslyn meeting
Cyril J H Tolley the British amateur champion accepts invitation to compete at Roslyn L I in September. He will be joined by Roger Wethered captain of Oxford University Golf Club and Lord Charles Hope 1918 French amateur champion. T D Armour the Scottish amateur who beat Tolley at Versailles will also compete.
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Versailles
Back Bay Post Legion Seeks Out-of-Town July 31 Opponent
With Saturday July 31 game canceled the Back Bay Post American Legion team plans to schedule an out-of-town contest against a strong semi-professional club, aiming for a competitive road tilt.
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Get Busy Fishermen Season Closes Saturday
Fishermen in Middlesex county streams report excellent trout season with unusually large catches. The season ends next Saturday as Ike Walton devotees note fruitful summer fishing in local brooks and rivers.
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Ike Walton
Forty one players enter Western Golf junior championship
Forty one players are entered in the Western Golf Association junior championship open to competitors under 20 years old, set to begin in Chicago tomorrow.
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Western Golf Association
Miller seeks Magee as Kraft and Bowman move in MLB shuffle
Minneapolis notes two players released to opposite clubs Elmer Bowman to Washington Americans Maurice Kraft to Toronto Internats. Report says the Millers pursue Sherwood Magee, outfielder from Columbus American Association for service.
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Molly) Kraft
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Twilight Game Tonight Between South Boston All Stars and Bennett AA
The deciding series game starts at 6 p.m. at the M Street playground in South Boston. Manager Joe Norton plans to start ace Jim Shea with Tacks Connell as catcher Nixey Carney will catch for Bennett with pitcher Nixey Carney on the mound.
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