Lowell Man Completes Channel Swim After Seventh Try
The report details a Lowell man finally achieving the Channel crossing after seven attempts. It notes others like Captain Webb and Burgess, with times cited such as 21 hours 3 minutes and 26 hours 50 minutes, and mentions trials by Sullivan and attempts extending into 14 hours plus. The piece references weather and sea conditions, and the longstanding London prize offer for a full crossing.
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Sullivan
Haing
Teneland
Webb
Burgess
Standing
Lonc Gme
London
Wemlan
Managers shakeups loom as clubs plan for next season
The piece discusses looming management changes across major league clubs, with Fohj likely to move from St. Louis and a new leader replacing him at Boston. Washington sees Getulus taking over, while Boston may see Fréd Siiewell depart as Art Fletcher shifts to the Phillies. Injuries disrupt club play as owner Clarke considers new combinations.
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Aus
Fohj
St. Louis Growns
Boston
Chance
Sister
Font
St. Louis
Dunit Rush
Getulus Mionager
Washington
Alls
Clarke A
Fréd Siiewell
Art Fletcher
Phillies
Toudier
Dodgers and Cubs Pay Tribute to Harding
Chicago and Brooklyn National League clubs paused at 4 10 p m to honor the late President Harding with a five minute silent tribute in the dugouts as his body was expected to reach Chicago late this afternoon possibly after the games.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Harding
Pernon
Red Sox Edge Tigers 2 1 In Piercy Classic Start
Boston wins the first game of the series 2 1 as Piercy yields five hits for Detroit. Allan walks Floress sacrifices Fewster in the fifth for the go ahead run. Delays due to yesterday’s travel from Detroit. Rumors swirl around Pat Nolan and Cincinnati as Reds chase first place.
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Boston
Manush
Ol Heilmann
Haney
Pratt
Saseler
Lillette
Oston
Wery Fewster
Burns
Treichle
Arris
McMillan
Piercy
Rigney
Warris
Pierc
Detroit
Bosie
Halis
Piilette
Om “Piercy
Hi Og Iteher
Mere Mannysh
Dinneen and
Owens
Giants Win Twin Bill to Near Third Championship
The Giants edge Cincinnati in a doubleheader to further their chase for a third title. Benton shines with clean defense and strong pitching, winning the first game 4 to 2 and the second 3 to 1 as Cincinnati’s offense struggles.
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Giants
Bill
Cincinnati
McGarry Stars As Fairfield Legion Beats Hearts 13 2
Fairfield August special report notes veteran pitcher Bill McGarry dominating Sacred Hearts of New Haven as the Legion post a 13 2 win in nine innings. Cretella and El Bteau drive in three runs each, Blakesley and Ven contribute, with McGarry earning credit for key hits and a strong mound performance.
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Fairfield
Sherman Fo
American Legion
Sacred Hearts
New Haven
Bill McGarry
McGarry
Jegion
Cretela
el Bteau
Purlawsky
Blacey
Leld Awatiere
Pete Topleuden
Watson
Balbo
Staveton
Miytteney
Walters
Hickey
Crewe
Huerwil Elyads
J. Gey
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McGiarey
Sydiy
Sunease
Purigws
Thatalle Wirtson
Cretella
Banes
Legion
Ts Sacred
Farhaweldes
HONGEERLO Mts Lore Limps as Knee Injury Sidelines Star Pitcher
Lore HONGEERLO Mts Lore pot loftus, Bpringtichts West lint in the pitching one and oeaf pie vent io the Bestern league, is gut for a Couple of weeks due to a Kleine Knee likely to wwe hi anore her. He has won t6 games for his tea this year in Waa abtnone the Lop notchers for effectiveness.
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Pot Loftus
Waa
Athletics Get 22 Safeties and Trim White Sox
Athletics piled up 22 safeties in a 14 to 10 win over the White Sox at Philadelphia. Hale had three doubles and a single, Hauser collected five straight hits, Miller hit a homer, and Welch added a triple as the offense broke the game open. The score indicate a high scoring test for both sides.
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Chicago Today
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Hauser
Straigh
Ivevals
Miller
Welch
Chilago
Hooper
Mostil
Collins
McClaran
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Teale
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Galloway Ss
Q Hate
T Hanser
H Miller
al ‘Welch
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Ferkins
Rommel
Bay
Galloway
Fewster
Perkins
Scheer
Hauser Schalk
McClellan
Hanppeney
Chicago
Gasther
Thurston
Robby Rommel
Bertson
Proctor
Sin
Leslie Steher— Robertson
Uniplyes
Lowland
Ormsby
Johnny Wilson Looms as Favorite in August Title Fight
Johnny Wilson trains three miles above Summit New Jersey for his August 31 world middleweight title defense against Harry Greb at Pittsburgh Windm Grounds. Once banned and vilified, Wilson shows speed and power in camp, with critics switching from doubters to believers after viewing workouts. He sits within reach of 160 pounds, displays sustained pace, and parries tarnished image as he pursues one last bid to cash in on his title.
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New York
Johnny Wilson
Pittsburgh
Johnny
Summit
N. J
Harry Greb
Mr. Greb
Merton
Wilson
Greb
Zor Lee
Greg
Jack Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Taylor
The Sportlight on The Caddies Dream and Baseball Icons
A vintage column blends golf and baseball lore, praising caddies and players. It lauds Colonel Patrick Moran and others, notes Notre Dame and the Giants contests, and hints at upcoming matches and championships with period tone and colorful names.
Shriver Dominates Albany Early In 40 to 5 Victory
SHriver held Albany scoreless in early innings and New Haven defeated Albany 40 to 5. Thompson relieved Shriver and pitched well. Davenport worked his second game in as many days and was effective except two innings. Cateless by Senlnicd Os born and Martin featured: the score,
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Albany
New Haven
Shriver Dawn
Thompson
Shriver
Davenport
Cateless
Senlnicd Osborn
Martin
Martin If
Gallagher
Isher
Bowman Ib Osborn
Dewd
Nthrow
Alban Ab
Altenburg
Shantey
Schinkel
Esmond
Hughes
Cousineau & E
Shugrue Brown Bout On Monday Card
New Haven Aug 6 The boxing scene centers on Shugrue Brown versus Chic Brown with Smith on the card. Promoters predict a crowded Weiss stadium night as experts expect a thrilling melee and possible upset amid training notes and rival plans.
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Shugrue-Brown
Smith
Pal Moran Favored to Defeat Bernstein in Big Night Bout
New York reports Pal Moran is slight favorite to defeat Bernstein in a feature rematch at the Velodrome tonight. The card also includes three six rounders with Matte vs. Kap Jun and Nobie vs. Terris, while Palmer aims to rebound after recent sorties.
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Pal Moran
Bernstein
New York
Pal Mornay
Iva
Nemaien
Shark
Mit Matte
Praunkie Jerome
Panny Hawirds
Kap Jun
Tomms Nobie
Sd Terris
Vo Faly
Palmer
Champions Meet at Yankee Stadium on Sept 5
Johnny Nuadee has earned another shot at the heavyweight title. He will fight Benny Leonard in a 15 round decision bout at Yankee Stadium on September 5, under James J. Johnston’s promotion. Dundee confirms, wagering 25000 on finishing with the decision. Leonard and Dundee have fought eight times to decisions in the past.
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Yankee Stadium
New York
Johnnyy Nuadee
James J. Johnston
Benny Leonard
Cromwell Athletic Club
Dundee
Johnston
Leonard
Lew Tendler
Johnny
Benny
Wil
West Orange
N. J
Ahi
Johnny Kilbane
Bess
Eugene Criqui
Kilbane
Tannersville
Billy Gibson
Rank Outsider Wins On Windsor Track
Windsor Ont August 1 After being distanced in the first heat of the 4 08 trot Friday Tull sda a Day mare sired by Peer the Great saved the talent one of the worst upsets of the year on the Grand Circuit by winning at Devonshire Pearl nhoe Tommy Mur rhys mare which has been beaten once this year was a top heavy favorite but she was never in the running Bogalusa the chestnut horse that won over Pearl Ben boe at Columbus was the one to give Taurida a fight and won the second heat.
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Windsor
Tullsda
Peer the Great
Devonshire
Tommy Murrhys
Bogalusa
Pearl Benboe
Columbus
Taurida
Hartford Triumph Over Worcester Despite Errors
Hartford built an early lead with eight runs by the third inning, aided by Gehrig and a Malone error, before Tess Burkett was ejected in the sixth. Worcester managed a late rally as the Coal Helvers fell behind.
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Hartford
Wacha
Gehrig
Malone
Tron
Worcester
Tess Burkett
Helvers
British Women Tennis Stars to Open New Stadium
August 6 report notes British women players led by Kathleen Mullane plan the first international team matches in history at a new tennis stadium. The lineup includes Susanne Lenis, Beamish, Clinton, Covell, and McKane. The event marks a landmark for women’s competitive tennis and signals growth of international play.
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United & x Pan
M Kathleen Mullane
Porest Hs
Sea Wright x
Mixs McBeine
Francis T. Vianter
Susanne Lenis-j Bon
Menermidine
London
Desparte Bk
Inter
Neoma Beryon
Ihe
Mes
Isa McKane
Miss MeKane
Barcelony
Ana Asomeny
Otherlenshigis
Titsianisi
Anel
Rabbit Makes Deal To Join Chicago White Sox
Fragmentary text indicates Joe Rabbit involved in a deal with the Chicago White Sox and references Cleveland and a big show. The readable parts mention Rabbit, Scott Stern, bas eball context, and a recent deal.
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Joe Rabbit
Ue Leveland
Mme Ty
Scott Stern
New Haven Cross Harbor Swim On August Sixteen
The New Haven Registers cross harbor swim will be held August 16 from Bovan Rock to Lighthouse Point ferryboat pier. Starts at the Rock at 3 30 PM to finish at the Lighthouse, with several top rivals expected including Lillian Stoddard Gertrude Ederle Aileen Riggin Maude MacFarline and Doris O Mara Miss Stoddard and Dave Rubin from Wilkes-Barre will defend titles alongside Anna Baum Grace Kempte and Parky swimmers.
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Cross Harbor
Bavan Rock
Ligthouse
Wilcox's Pier
Rock
Lighthouse Point
Rince
City
Lillian
New York
David
Connecticut
Miss Stoddard
X. Y. Women's Swimming Association
Gertrude Ederle
Aileen Riggin
Maude MacFarline
Doris O'Mara
Kathryn Brown
Dorothy Westley
Buem
Sridgewort
Anna Baum
Grace Kempte
Dave Rubin
Register
Wilkes-Lurte
Dave
Borden Milk Company
Pennsylvania
John Anderson
Bridgeport
Cress
Harbor
Anderson
Ann Baum
Rubin
Naum
Fleetwood
Westports Win Ninth Straight in Warm Afternoon Victory
The Westports defeated Norwalk Spuinghitsa 3 to 3 in a nine game winning streak clincher. John Heeman starred with two singles a double and a triple driving in six runs. The game moved quickly despite heat as Mayers steamed home after the test and both pitchers fought hard to finish the effort.
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Avs
Weetgerts
Spuinghitsa
Norwalk
John Heeman
Mayers
Sumeretrom
Springhills
Westports
Farrerd Anderson
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