Americans Ahead For Davis Cup Challenge At Forest Hills
At Forest Hills New York on September 2 American defendents won two straight matches over Japanese challengers in the Davis Cup challenge round. William M Johnston defeated Ichiya Kumagae 6-2 6-4 6-2 while William Tilden beat Zenzo Shimidzu in five sets 5-7 4-6 7-5 6-2 -1.
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White Sox Outclassed as Cardinals Win Three Straight
Chicago falls 3 to 0 as St Louis uses Wilkin son wildness and Sisler three hits lead to victory. McManus Day celebrated with gifts. Sisler key batter with four of nine hits for the visitors.
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Champion Caddock to Meet Zbyszko in Des Moines Fight
Omaha dispatch reports Paul Cad dock of Walnut Iowa former heavyweight champion has been matched to meet Stanislaus Zbyszko current title holder in Des Moines Iowa on October 18.
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Baseball Matchups Across Cities Highlight National League Schedule
Philadelphia faces Boston while Cleveland meets Detroit and St. Louis travels to Chicago. Washington plays New York as the National League slate includes Boston at Philadelphia in a two game set and New York at Brooklyn with St. Louis at Pittsburg and Chicago at Cincinnati.
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Indians Beat Tigers 12 to 1 in Detroit rout
Cleveland bats explode for 12 runs as Detroit makes four errors and yields ten extra base hits. Cole lasts four innings for the Tigers, while Cleveland rips eight hits off him and adds timely power from Speaker Wood Shinault Hellmann and Bagby.
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English Whippet Wins 200 Yard American Derby
Tommy, an English born whippet of stout heart and pedigree, won the 200 yard American Derby at Myopia Hunt Club finishing in 122 5 second. The crowd witnessed the fleetest little racer from England claim the prize.
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Tommy from Lancastershire Captures Derby at Myopia Club
International flavor as Tommy edges Sunshine by five yards in the Myopia Club Derby. Barber ryhill Flier and Black Prince finish third and fourth. Tommy, aged 18 pounds, owned by James Gillig an of Lawrence, is called a naturalized citizen. Heat times clock 12 1 5 seconds then 12 2 5 with handicaps. Madford Flying Fawn wins Myopia handicap for Mrs. C. G. West Jr. Barberry Hill Dawn is second. Earl Caddock and Zby to wrestle for title in Des Moines on Oct 18.
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Big City teams loom in big league title chase
In New York sports talk shifts to a year of decisive battles as both local teams gain power for championships. Johnny Wilson may face Bryan Downey in Jersey City on Labor Day after Downey's three knockdowns in a Cleveland mill, while Jess Willard plans training for a Dempsey rematch and Nurmi the Finnish runner is hailed as another Kolehmainen.
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Downey Wilson Boxing Title Fight Set in Jersey City
Bryan Downey trains in Manhasset for the Labor Day world middleweight title bout with Johnny Wilson at Boyle's Thirty Acres Jersey City. Wilson trains in Long Island, both under 160 pounds, Downey claiming a knockout win and riders of Jack Dempsey attending ringside. Promoter Rickard reports seat sales near 20000 with a potential 200000 gate.
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Babe Ruth Powers 49th Home Run 11 Days Ahead of 1920 Record
Babe Ruth slugged his 49th homer of the season in the seventh inning against Washington with Erickson pitching. He is 11 days ahead of his 1920 pace when he hit 49 on Sept. 13 off Ehmke. With 30 games left, he needs six more homers to break the 54 mark.
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Archdeacon Sets World Record For Circuiting Bases
Rochester center fielder Mau rice Archdeacon of the International League club broke the world mark for circling the bases in a formal trial before the Rochester Newark game. He completed the circuit in 1825 seconds amid a strong wind, timed by Tom Keane and Harry Cadman. The previous official record was 145 seconds set by Hans Lobert in 1910.
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Cheaper Fight Seats For Fans New York Sept 2
The State Boxing Commission orders reduction of high priced arena seats to general admission to aid fans. Promoters may still charge up to 25 dollars for ringside seats. knockouts count against a fighter if he cannot continue or is ruled out. Main event fighters must work on percentage and receive no more than 75 percent of net receipts. minimum price for preliminaries set at ten dollars.
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