Use of Soldiers Field for Dempsey Tunney Fight
Tex Rickard to stage the world heavyweight title bout in Chicago at Soldiers Field September 15 with a potential crowd of 150000 and gate receipts near two million. Millionaire Getz joins as co promoter to meet Illinois law residency and license requirements while Mayor Thompson and business leaders back the plan.
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New York
Booth Park
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Yunney
Dempescv
Philadelphia
George F Getz
Getz
William H. Thompson
Tee
Bear Cat Cantwell Aces Minor Leagues With 23 Wins
Jacksonville pitcher Ben Cantwell dubbed Bear Cat by fans leads the minor leagues with 23 victories and 3 defeats for the Jacksonville Tars in the Southeastern League. At 25, he stands 6 feet 1 inch, weighs 165 to 170, and draws offers from scouts while his easy delivery and steady strikeouts propel his team toward the pennant.
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Associated Press
Bear Cat
Ben Caniwell
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Charles B Grnner
Southern College
University of Tennessee
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University
Sanford Club
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Saratoga Race Day Results One Mile to Four Miles
Race results list for Saratoga meeting detailing winners, runners, and times across five races from the first mile race to a four mile handicap. Notable horses include Rejusenation Fascuma and Post Time Quatrain, with jockeys Cesson P Fisher and G Smooth among others. also lists times and finish positions for main contenders and also-rans.
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P Fisher
Two-Year-Olds Race at Six Furlongs Card Contests
The sixth race features two year olds at six furlongs with entries including Turlongs Grade 113 Elias 151 and Gerfalcon 118 Kelsar 145. Also listed are Night Life 118 Kummel 92 and other challengers such as Flying Sheep and War Filter in a tight field.
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Gerfalcon
Kelsar
Night Life
Kummel
Hardy chrysanthemum breeding advances for northern blooms
Horticulturist L Milioid of the Agriculture Department reports progress in extending hardy chrysanthemum blooms to northern latitudes. After about a decade of selection, 160 early bloomers are reduced to a core group of 12 to 16, aiming for a September display and frost tolerance for subsequent seasons.
Reeves shines as college star boosts Senators shortstop move
Washington Senators pick up Bobby Reeves after a standout college stint with Georgia Tech captaincy in 1996. Reeves impressed in 17 Washington games, hitting .284 with solid defense and a strong arm, helping the club push toward the Yankees in the pennant race.
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Yankees
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Dutch Ruether Sets Yankee Pace in Record Season
New York August 1 Washington reports Dutch Ruether, castoff of Senators, is delivering a stellar campaign for the Yankees with eleven wins and two defeats in eleven decisions. He leads the pitching staff with airtight work, a 3.11 ERA, and is poised to win the league honors as Washington hopes for a break in his favor.
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Women’s City Title Play Opens Today at Munici pal Championship
The women’s municipal championship tournament begins today with 23 entrants including Mrs Joseph Bary, a 1826 titleholder, and notable players Miss S R Galligan, Mrs B Hulton, Mrs A Q Dell, Miss C Donohue, Miss B Carten, Miss M Sherwood, Miss Tulse, Miss Klein, Miss M Hock, Miss M Tienberg, and Miss H Hulton. The field features past champions and rising contenders in a competitive opening.
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Joseph Bary
S R Galligan
B Hulton
QO Dell
C Donohue
B Carten
R Sherwood
Miss Klein
M Hock
Tienberg
Hulton
Raceland Results First Race Two Year Olds Five Furlongs
Race day card lists results for the first race a five furlong dash for two year olds with Tush Pal holding top speed and Oregon Fir and Thistle Glad among notable finishers. time listed as 10215 with references to the jockeys Connelly and Gray and multiple horses noted as Also Ran.
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Happy Time Archduchess Igh
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Polydor Scott
Connelly
Oregon Fir
K Gray
Thistle Glad
Alou
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King High
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Rickard Promises Chicago Fight If Board Okays Field Use
World boxing promoter George G. Rickard secured South Park board approval to rent Boledters Memorial Field for a September 16 bout. The board set a $40 top including tax. Rickard and Getz agreed to a $49 top with tax. Tickets from $5 to $49 will be reserved seating, with Chicago guaranteed the event. Rickard seeks a promoter’s license from the state athletic commission after interim talks with Mayor Thompson.
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Geoger Tet Rickard
Edward F Kelly
South Pak Board
Kelly
South Park Boar
Boledters Memorial Field
South Park Board
Michaelgoe
Louis J Behan B . Sunney
John Bain
George Tr Getz
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Thompson
Sherman
John C Righeimer
Theellingis State Athletic Commission
Righelmer
Mr Gets
Righeimer
Gete
Jones Weidenhammer Win Y M C A Matches
In the MCA tennis club handicap tournament third round Carl Weidenhammer defeated A Glass 3-6 8-6 7-5 and F Jones defeated P T Chang 6-4 3-? to advance.
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Carl Weidenhammer
A Glass
F Jones
P T Chang
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