Rickard sets Dempsey Tunney bout for Sept 22 in Chicago
Promoter Tex Rickard approves a September 22 heavyweight title clash between Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey in Chicago after Dempsey agrees to the date. Dempsey to begin training August 15 in a Chicago camp. Tunney also increasing training at Soldiers Field with fellow contenders.
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Tunney
New York
Associated Press
Jack Dempsey
Will Batte
Gene Tunney
Chicago
Tex Rickard
Estelle Taylor
Richard
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Philadelphia
Cuiaga
Cigl
Soldiers' Field
Slattery
Buffalo
Eddie Eagan
Denver
Gene
Prank Muske St Paul
Paulino Plans to Sue Promoter Over Share of Earnings
New York August 3 Pau lo Uzendun Spanish heavyweight plans to sue promoter Bumbert Fugazy over a promised percentage after a summit New Jersey bout with Jack Delaney. Paulino says he received only 842 for knocking out Harry Wills. Fugazy says he paid 85000 to a Boston promoter for Paulino’s release from a contract and that all due payments have been made. Red Chapman Chelsea Mass knocks out Frankie Stewart in the fourth round tonight.
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New York
Paulao Uzendun
Summit NJ
Jack Delaney
Bumbert Fugaz
Paulino
Harry Wills
Boston
Iq Keely
Fugazs
Sanford Malne
Associated Press
Red Chapman
Chelsea Mass
Frankie Stewart
Wilber Loses In Title Tourney At Norfolk Meet
In the Bridgman cup tennis event at Norfolk Country Club Aug 3, top contenders faced stiff tests with few upsets. Notable results include Frank Bonnan beating Norville Craig 2-6 6-4 6-1, and Val Gress overcoming Mel Partridge 3-6 6-4 6- Summaries list second and third round winners such as Hoby Hyde Frank Smith Houser Barnes Earl Bache Gorehakoff J Appleton and Sheridan advancing as play continues toward the final stages.
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Associate Press
Norfolk Country Club
Sttle
Frank Bonnan
Norville Craig
Mel Partridge
New Rochelle
Dartmouth
Val Gress
Forest Hills
Summones
Hoby Hyde
Hartford
Pitman
Frank Smith
Waterbury
Bew Guinan
Houser
John Barr
Montclair NJ
Barnes Oklahoma
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Earl Bache
Brooklyn
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Pegram Riverdale NJ
The Sportlight previews looming title defenses in sport
Grantland Rice surveys upcoming battles across tennis golf boxing and baseball. He notes Mrs Molle Mallory and Helen Wills, Lecoste, Tilden, Johnston, Borotra, Cochet, and Von Elm as key threats, with Dempsey, Tunney, Loughran, and McTigue in boxing, Babe Ruth facing rivals, and golf tips from Bobby Jones.
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Molle Mallory
Helen Villa
Tiden
Johnaton
Lecoste Borotra
Cochet
Lecoste
Tilden
Johnton
Borotra
Nune
Herbor
Adda
Mia Mallory
Helen Wills
Johnston
Lecosta
Tilden Johnston Cochet
Borotta
Bobby Jones von Elm
Jones
Mrs Stetson
Glenna Collett
Maureen Orcutt
Virgina van Wie
Mike McTigue
Tommy Loughran
Loughran
Mike
Tunney
Dempsey
Gene
Sharkey
Milford boy walks 40 miles to see Ruth at Yankee Stadium
Clarence Wilson a fourteen year old Milford boy who escaped Meriden reform school for the third time walked to New York to see Babe Ruth play at Yankee Stadium. He was found exhausted by New York police and taken to Kings County Hospital with only a rain check. Rain canceled his chance to watch the game after the first inning.
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Clarence Wilson
Milford
State Reform School
Meriden
New Yok
Babe Ruth
Yankee Stadium
Reform School
New York
Kings County Hospital
Girls Take Tennis Spotlight in Wightman Cup at Forest Hills
The 18 year old Helen Jacobs of Berkeley California and 16 year old Betty Nuthall of Britain lead a strong young generation in August tennis. They headline the Wightman cup matches at Forest Hills on August 13 and the national women's championships the week of August 22. Both have risen by defeating the then American champion Miss Mallory and have drawn attention with early season wins at Wimbledon and Manchester. The pairing of Jacobs and Nuthall could produce a picturesque clash in major women's tournaments as they develop toward the sport’s top ranks.
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New York
Associated Press
America
Britain
Helen Jacobs
Betty Wnathall
Forest Hills
Long Island
Helen Wills
Berkeley
Callifornia
Willa
Htte
Beth
Helen
Miss Wills
Molla Mallory
Mrs Mallory
Miss Nuthall
Miss Jacobs
Wimbledon
Misa Nuthall
Little Raven Wins Three at Mansfield Grand Circuit
Ohio horse Little Raven takes three events in the Grand Circuit meet at Mansfield on Wednesday. The trotter won purses including 222 pace and 700 trotting divisions with riders and horses Simbell London Chile Kentucky Todd and more named in the field. Races featured Belin McMillen Egan and Fleming among others with times listed for each heat.
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Mansfield
Little Raven
Hillscore
Simbell
London
Chile
Kentucky Todd, Jr
North Randall Trotter
Southern Hotel
Walter Direct
Buntsin
Julia June
Vic Fleming
Patchen Boy
B Perry
Beauty
Palin
Miss Caledonia
Boyer
Algoran
Minnie Chan Brown Forbes
Vic Donahey
Fannie
Puim
Cleveland , Southwestern Railroad
Simbel
Belin
McMillen
Lady Lauderbaugh
Britain
Lucy Lullawater
Egan
Binpine
Cartwell
Truly Todd
Surka
Mary Scott
Kentucky Todd
Kentucky
Todd
San Francisco
Stellarine
Cartnell
Raven Azoff
Lacey
Peter Milla
Peters
Jean Axworthy
Robert G
Lincoln racing results for 3 year olds and up feature multiple stakes
A compact card lists six races with horses such as Nettie Saeco Eivisaride and Energy in early divisions. Winners include Pichon guiding Oh Susanna and Aregal in 3 mile events, with times around 1 44 and 1 46, plus numerous contenders and “also ran” entries across the program.
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Philpo
Eivisaride
Pichon
Jessie Belle
Russell
Miss Mischief
Olvia Adele
Chariesetta Encanto
Julie Lane
Furs Energy
Gamera
Fool
Anita M
Raceland Race Day Falls Into Fast Tracks Action
Racing card lists seven races for three year olds and up and two year olds with farms, odds, and finishing times. Notable entries include Lady Hebert, Star Blaze, and Ninety Sixty in early events, with several upsets and long shots noted among also rans.
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Juriy
Star Blaze
Merrimee
Rock Bottom
Chilcutt
Drastella Bonny Neptune Bon Bon Perailles Girlie Captain
Saufley OrtHeb Mabe K
Hasty Miss
Saratoga Race Day Results First Through Sixth Races
Results from Saratoga show races for two year olds and up with listed horses, riders, and times. Notable entries include Santa Sweep, Ghasal, Biden, Bigot in the first race, Temeinlle and Ivetta in the second, Soho J Williams and Giant in the third, Kiev, Saxon and Flippant in the fourth, Mowlee and Swee panola in the fifth, and Plain Polls, Wishing Stone, Cahimet in the sixth with times and odds recorded.
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Ghasal
Biden
Bigot
Y Bolger
Chinchilla
Bedford Queen Ducia
Gellig
Ivetta
Uouny
Pip John Spod
Kiev
Saxon
O Donnell
Fator
Wildele
Frach
Sweepanola
Wallis
Rosinante
Kathleen Omrah Boomwhi
Bajshak
Wishing Stone
Balcene
Cahimet
Ellis
New Haven Swimmers Defeat Bridgeport In Meet At Liberty Pier
New Haven and Momauguin swim teams triumphed 51 to 25 over Bridgeport at Liberty Pier. Events included diving by six year old Simon Miller of Momauguin and multiple sprints with NH runners placing across several races.
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Hy Associated Press
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Eum
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Liberty Pier
Gavin Rock
Simon Miller
Momeyguin
John Brassin
Lake
Joy Conlon
Isabel Lesciewicz
Marion Bloomer
Jean Ceszy
Uski
Jack Hart
Frank Mullen
Jack Porter
Anni Goin
Eling
Patce Bridgepat
Virginia
Murray
Blue Bonnets First Race Result Summary
Race results from the Blue Bonnets meeting list multiple thoroughbred races for two and three year olds plus older horses. Notable entries include Ferry of Fate ridden by Thomas, Sweetest Song by Weat, and Auto De Fe with Fishman noted. Subsequent races feature Lady McNeil with Chalmers and other entries like Jewel Kile Ie Chamas and Aloina Madame Pompadour. The card includes six races with times and weights, plus betting figures and also ran notes.
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Fishman
Rose of Frome Cedarsrest
Anushka
Colin
Adarose
Three Local Boxers Score Knockouts At Beach Card
Bridgeport boxers Red Gully Sammy Kraft and Jack O’Meara won by knockout on an amateur night at the Acorn A C arena Pleasure Beach before an estimated crowd of 1300. A late feature bout between Lou Gallagher and Eddie Lynn ended in a third round knockout for Lynn, amid high crowd excitement.
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Sammy Kraft
Jack O'Meara
Lou Gallagher
New Havens
Static Prides
Eddie Lynn
Westport
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Lynn
Fistiana
Tynn
Bobby Powers
Georgie Lawrence
Billy Flynn
New Haven
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Flynn
Jackie Rogers
Waterbury
Jackie Sullivan
Red Grilio
Edale Sacco
Jim Bia1co
Proto
You On A
Joe Comato
Ray Munson
Tommy Murphy
West Haven
Eddie Igan
Jack O Meata
Johnny Populis l
Joe Nagy
Fairfield
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Kayvedt
Banks Asked to Bid on 70000 Notes
Banks of Bridgeport were invited to bid on a municipal issue of 870000 in short term notes dated August 19. Comptroller Walter W Gerrity said bids will be received until 1 12 m daylight time August 31. Notes will meet a deficit water bill and provide funds for departments with extra appropriations, but proceeds may not be used for some time. A possible no tax board meeting until September due to quorum shortages and several members absent.
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Bridgeport
Walter W Gerrity
Board of Apportionment
Tax Board
Witliam E Burnham
Adirondacks
John J Phelan
California
Willie Hobbs
Vermont
Flannels Offer Cool Comfort For Hot Evenings
Shift from blue trousers to English look flannels and stay cool. The ad markets comfortable wear for warm nights, highlighting stylish yet practical fabrics contrasted with prior outfits.
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