Dempsey Tunney Bout Hit Snags in Chicago Plans
Chicago reports two snags in the Dempsey Tunney fight setup. promoter Getz gains Illinois license to stage the bout. Dempsey says he cannot be ready before after September 26 due to his wife’s condition, with Sept 22 or Sept 25 possible dates floated. New York commission questions Rickard’s plan and Soldiers Field leases complicate staging.
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Miss Wills Loses Exhibition Match at Forest Hills
Forest Hills Aug 21 Associated Press Francis Shields, Metropolitan clay court champion, defeated Wimbledon women’s champion Helen Wills in an exhibition 8-6 6-4. Shields then advanced to the fourth round with Julius Seligson, a junior indoor champion, while Wills returned to training after her Seabright tournament default. Other seed players won as George Allison Jr and Bernard Barron fell in the boys’ division. Bottari, Kreagy, Wishik and Foulke advanced in straight sets.
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Juan Wishik
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John Ray
Boston
Brantome Takes Saratoga Chase in Shillelah Steeplechase
Brantome of Mrs Payne Whitney's Greentree stable won the Shillelah steeplechase at Saratoga, five lengths clear over Marshall Field silks runner up, with Maureen Bawn third. The $3125 prize went to Brantome as Happy Argo won the Luzerne Handicap at Saratoga, with Extreme second and Storm King third. Stitches and Helen E each took seconds at Lincoln Fields. Osceola won Raceland's feature, crossing seven furlongs in 2 27 5, while Upstart placed ahead of Overdral.
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Heydler Hails Johnson Anniversary in 20 Years of Service
In New York on August 2 AP reports President Heydler of the National League wired Walter Johnson to extend congratulations on twenty years of brilliant and honorable service to baseball. In Boston, Jack Gagnon defeated South American retrainer Rojas in a ten-round bout at Braves Field.
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Foresters DuPonts Win Twilight League Games
The Foresters defeated the All-Stars nine to three in Bridgeport Twilight league last night. The DuPonts beat the Kaceys in the Fairfield Twilight league as both teams rallied in later innings. Box scores show All Stars 2000 10-3 Court Wheeler 0030156-0 Hyman and Megarten. DuPont 001240-7 K. of C. 90019 2-3 Mills and Armour Leahy and Guido.
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League lead at stake in junior Holy Name showdown
Sacred Heart leads the standings with four straight wins as St. Charles trails with four wins and one loss. A victory by St. Charles would vault them to first with an .833 average, while Sacred Heart would claim a perfect 1.000 with five straight wins. Tomorrow’s doubleheader schedule lists Sacred Heart vs St. Charles, St. Marys vs St. Peters, and Blessed Sacrament vs St. Curtis with assigned umpires Christy Mandell Griffin.
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Favorites Win in State Play Norfolk
Allyn Behr of New York opened the Connecticut state tennis tournament with a 6 1 0 victory over J A White. Percy Kynnton, a two time Bridgman Cup winner from Rockville Center N J, begins his first match tomorrow as play continues at Norfolk Country Club courts through Saturday. Other results include E W Guinan Hartford defeating W H Weller Craryville N Y 6 0 6 0 and J Barr Tedisco Beach Mass beating R A Steele Hartford 4 6 6 3 6 3 with several more matches listed and Behr defeating D D Sterling 6 1 9 7.
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Paulino Clash With Promoter Over Fight Receipts
Spanish heavyweight Paulino Uszueudun charged Promoter Humbert Fugazy with shortchanging him after a July 13 knockout of Harry Wills at Ebbets Field. He claimed 29 percent of receipts should yield 98,882 but deductions included 5,800 to Eddie Mack and 62,500 cash advances. The commission urged settlement in court.
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Boston
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Canzoneri to Meet Chapman for Title Fight
New York bantamweight star Canzoneri signed to fight Red Chapman in Boston at Ebbets Field on September 7 for recognition as featherweight state champion. The 15 round bout will determine the title claim in this state.
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Red Chapman
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Ebbetsfield
Three tied for public Links medal at Ridgewood club
Oldman Par led the opening round, but Carmen Bill Carl Kaufman and Clarke Morse all in contention with 78s as 122 players competed in the 18 hole qualifying for the national public links championship at Ridgewood club. Bolstad trailed after 82 with 44 38.
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Aulbach Takes New England Pro Title
George Aulbach of Arlington wins the New England professional golf title at Commonwealth Country club with 209 total after repeating his morning 68. He claims the Donald J. Ross trophy and 6160. Lewis Meyers of Arctic, R. I., is runner up at 211, with Charles MacAndrewa and Dave Hackney close behind as contenders.
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Berlenbach Through Hickey Tells Board No Comeback
New York Aug 2 The ailing former champion Gem Paul Berlenbach will not be supported in another comeback by his longtime manager Dan Hickey who told the New York State Athletic Commission today that Berlenbach is through as a fighter. Berlenbach plans a long vacation while last week he knocked out Bob Lawson in seven rounds at Madison Square Garden after absorbing heavy blows.
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Ruth and Gehrig Halted in Homer Race News
New York Aug 2. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig paused their home run duel as the Yankees had an open date. Mickey Cochrane drove in a 12th inning run to power the Athletics past the White Sox 6 to 5. Snyder homered for the Cards in the eighth to put away the Giants. Ruth and Gehrig homer totals show Ruth 41 and Gehrig 36 for 1927 with season totals noted.
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Two Circuit Races Claimed In Third Heat Thrills In Mansfield
Fans at the grand circuit races in Mansfield Ohio on August 2 witnessed two contests decided in the third heat. Prince Don was the afternoon's lone favorite to win among several thrilling performances as the day produced close finishes and decisive moments in the three heat format.
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Hanlon Dies After Long Illness at 65 in New York
Fred Hanlon longtime Brooklyn Dodgers official, 22 years with club and assistant secretary since 1925, died at his home after a long illness. He was sixty five.
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Brooklyn National League Baseball Club
Tilden advances to Seabright third round in dramatic win
William Tilden edged James Quick of Dallas in a dramatic three setter to reach the Seabright tournament third round at Seabright New Jersey. He then defeated Arnold Jones of Providence to advance and slated to meet Jerry Lang of New York next. Manuel Alonso fell to Pritz Mercur as the event featured top players and notable upsets.
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Dempsey's Wife Is Reported Very Ill
Estelle Taylor wife of Jack Dempsey is seriously ill at the Dempsey home in Los Angeles from a condition bordering on a nervous collapse. She has been bedridden for several weeks according to friends.
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Jack Dempsey
Routis Beats Joey Malone In Ten Round Victory
Andre Routis, French featherweight, won a judges decision over Joe Matone of New York in ten rounds at Queensboro Stadium. Routis led on points before his left eye was swollen by a fifth round jab. Miss Helen Wills's mixed doubles role remained open as Doeg and Jones scored a decisive doubles win over Marsh and Evans, 6-2 6-4.
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