Delaney in bid to reclaim heavyweight class title
Bridgeport’s Jack Delaney, former world heavyweight champ, returns after six months to challenge Pauline Paulino Uzendun for a 15 round spot toward reshaping the contenders list at Yankee Stadium. Delaney trains hard at Lake Winnipesaukee and aims to rejoin the division led by Tunney, while Paulino prepares in Summit New Jersey seeking an upset at Madison Square Garden.
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Ick Delaney
Ight
Bridgeport
Dim Maloney
Pauline Uzendun
Jack Dempsey
Yankee Stadium
New York
Delaney
Spain
Port land Player Hits Swallow With Foul Ball
A swallow was killed during a game between Biddeford and Steep Falls as John O Connell of Portland struck a hot liner from the bat. The ball’s path remained unchanged and was snagged by the left fielder.
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Steep Falls
Zeme Petweer
Biddeford
John (Spink) O'Connell
Portland
Lncal
Rowing Marathon Contest From San Francisco to Stockdale
A new 85 mile non stop race will run from San Francisco to Stockton across the bay and up the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers. Competitors start in the late afternoon and expect a twenty hour trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Aus
San Francisco Bay
Sacramenton
San Joaquin
Mehlhorn Nabholtz Lead In British Tournament Round
In Blackpool England Aug 10 AP Mehlhorn shot 76 and Nabholtz 78 in the first round of the northern professional golf championship They were the only Americans in the field led by James Ocken den with a 68 breaking the course record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackpool
England
Bil Mehlhorn
Ustry Nabholtz
James Ockenden
New York
Gene Sarazen
W. H. Cox
The
Marine and Field Club
Willie Klein
Wheatley Hills
A. E B. MacDonald
Inwood
Ted
Lincoln horse races deliver fast results across six events
Race card from Lincoln showcases six races for three year olds and up, including the 6 furlongs open event won by Keeper with Col. Schooler and Kinser close behind, and feature times ranging from 1 12 to 1 46. Additional entries include Governor Pratt, Hiram, Fire Under, Mally Jane, Princess Doreen, Miss Four Below, and Liberty with multiple placings noted.
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Governor Pratt
Hiram
Warner
Doctor Benen
McDermott
tan—Bruno
Captain Lawton
Rooney
Fred Buell
Cot. Fallon
Shasta Nut
Lincoln Plant
Stamford
Miss
Russell
Angry Mood
Edwards
Dixie Prince
Clelland
Alsoren—Myth
Bun. Little Broom
Jim Bridger
William P. Suv Ee
Liberty
Plehon
Midnicht Rose Oboonner
Gold Stump
Scempaway
Kiyi
Gide
King Tut
Saratoga Race Day Early Results Highlight Short Tests
Race one featured two year olds at 3 furlongs with Turk edging Princesita by neck in 1 01. Also ran include Nat Ciyman and Sleepy Time. Race two covered about two miles for four year olds up, Green Dragon won in 4:28 over Prophore and Oyster Bed. Race three went seven furlongs for three year olds plus, Osmiend led early but Montserrat finished strong in 1:25. Race four Albany Handicap for two year olds at six furlongs saw Sledge Hamm win in 1:13 4/5 with Mondee and Sueeparda close behind. Race five for three year olds and up at 1 mile 70 yards had Tanntc narrowly over Armada and Profiteer in 1:49 4/5. Race six for two year olds 1,000+ furlongs Roklara led early with Randale and Get Hy close, time 1:02 1/5.
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Turk
D McAuliffe
Princesita
PB. Blackburn
True Love
W. Ket
Nat Ciyman
Sleepy Time
Ga Bang
Inca
Royal Lot
Lily Sue
Philene
Margarita Ahearn
Dijon
Green Dragon
C. Smoat
Prosphore
C. Mercier
Oyster Bed
F. Preeze
Endicott
Beyrouth
Celidon
L Fator
Montserrat
S. J. Beak
Sledge Hamm
W. Kenly
Happy Time
A. Paseu
Garher
Alsa Ran—Mondee
Uid Bone
Sueeparda
Charley J
Bsuncheu
Mit Tanntc
Catrone
Armada
Hebert
Profiteer
D. McAuliffe
Alxa Ren—Solal Mug
Furlonges
Roklara
J Meeny Loveken
McAul
Randale
A. Apellute
Jennny Vietor
Watch Word
Mabel Dale
Squiffy
Bote
Omrah
Lish Lord
Baroness
Fervor
Decia
Morerystel
Clash Tonight in Heavyweight Elimination in New York
Paulino Uscu dun the Spanish woodchopper faces Jack Delaney in a 15 round bout at Tae Stadium August 1 1. Both aim for a world heavyweight title but no title shot until 1928. Delaney recently recovered from hand and arm injuries and hopes to outpunch the rugged Spaniard, while Paulino seeks decisive victory after a knockout win over Harry Wills and a failed chance at Dempsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Madison Square Garden
Jack
Jimmy Maloney
New York
Gene Tunney
Fede
New York Boxing Commission
Paulino
Jack Sharkey
Pauline
Park City
America
Harry Wills
Pauline Ready
Summit
N. J
Delaney
Tarer Delaney
Delaney m
Paulina
Wills
Anc
Delane
Pailino Uscudun
Jack Delaney
Tae Stadium
Hoth
Boston
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Maloney
Uzendun
Wille
Epbets Pield
Maweney
The Sportlight on Dempsey Fitzsimmons Jeffries
The Sportlight profiles Dempsey versus Fitzsimmons and Jeffries, noting Dempsey’s punch and ring spirit while comparing Fitzsimmons as the superior boxer. It also touches on Tunney avoiding crowds and crowd reactions to Dempsey, Sharkey, and Ruth in a broad sports commentary.
BLUE BONNETS RACES RESULT SUMMARY
Race by race results list horses, weights, jockeys, and betting payouts. Me Too leads in the first race with a 29.30 time and 21.50 and 8.60 payouts. Somerset and Barrow win in races two and four with times around 1:16 and 1:29 respectively. Post Horm and Soterl lead in other events with similar times. Also listed are other runners, riders, and non-placing entries across seven races.
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Me Too
Mann
Arrant Jade
West
Josiah
Herentlesy
Soubrette II
Polygely
Puff Ball
Pandora
Fear Not
Swift Shuttie
Somerset
Jackson
Merry Man
Curran
Barrow
Brooks
May Bar
Rose Beauty
Daly Dunbar
Foyle
Eurasia
Peter Whittle
Post Horm
Long Point
Taylor
Silvermire
Daugherty
Jibe
Cave Woman
Invictus Senor
George
Crestwood Boy
Fsher
Bonsky
Mooney
Trafalgar
Forelict
Castlereagh
Futen
Fisher
Sporting Editor
Jasoncttr
Fuerst
Swizzle
al Kripp
Lamnir
Kla
Donartis
Mugiel
Woodstock
Byng Boy
Maimonides
161000 See Dempsey Tunney Fight Tickets Sold Nationwide
New seating at Soldier Field Chicago will allow 161 000 spectators for the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight title bout on September 22 Tex Rickard announced. Gates likely reach a new high around 2 62 5 million with widespread ticket sales via 100 000 booths and rail connections. Dempsey manager Leo Flynn reports 300 clubs inviting the former champion for training from Buffalo to Omaha while Tunney’s Billy Gosson reviews Illinois sites for final selection.
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New York
Soldier Field Stadium
Chicago
Jack Dempesy
Gene Tunney
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Leo P. Flynn
Dempsey
Buffalo
Omaha
Neb
Billy Gtoson
Speculator
N. Y
Eight Remain In Public Court Play At Park Tennis
Eight players survived to the quarterfinals of the fifth annual national public parks tennis championship in St Louis as matches decided today. Ted Drewes of St Louis Milton Hoskin of Philadelphia Eric Jacobsen and Edward Jacobs of Baltimore Charles Lejeck and George Jennings of Chicago Robert Considine of Washington D C Mac Smith of East St Louis and Till Dennison Itchell of Washington D C advanced, with Itchell upset by Jacobsen 6-4 6-1 and Smith beating Milford Meyer 3-6 4-6 6-4 6-2 while Drewes defeated Ralph Rice 6-4 11-9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Ted Drewes
Milton Hoskin
Philadelphia
Eric Jacobsen
Edward Jacobs
Baltimore
Charles Lejeck
George Jennings
Chicago
Robert Considine
Washington, D. C
Mac Smith
East St. Louis
Till, Dennison “Dooley
Itchell
Washington
D. C
Jacobsen
Milford Meyer
Drewes
Ralph Rice
Lacoste and Brugnon Default in Southampton Play
New York August 10 AP Rene Lacoste and Jacques Brugnon defaulted in doubles to Donald Strachan and Horace Orser at the forty fourth annual invitational in Southampton raising questions about their Davis Cup readiness. Tilden hinted at possible withdrawal from singles amid fatigue concerns, while Lacoste planned to play on. Cranston Holman fell to Wilner Allison. Doeg beat Kenneth Appel. doubles upset Teizo Toba and Ryuki Mist defeated Cochet and Alonso.
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Southampton
Rene Lacoste
Jacques Brugnon
Donald Strachan
Philadelphia
Horace Orser
New York
Laccoste
Brugnon
Williams T. Tilden
Francis T. Hunter
Tillen
Tilden
Lacoste
America
United States
France
Cranston Holman
San Francisco
Wilner Allison
Austin
Texas
John Doeg
Santa Monica
Cal
Kenneth B. Appel
East Orange
N. J
Teizo Toba
Ryuki Mist
Henel Cochet
Tose Alonso
Spencer Captures Rich Circuit Race at North Randall
Spencer driven by Loni McDonald for David M. Look of New York wins the Rainy Day Sweepstake for two year olds on the Grand Circuit program at North Randall Ohio. The event card includes three year old trot and main division races with strong entrants like Kashmir Mr Hanna and The Great Atlas among the field. A new stake record is noted for Evensong as part of the day’s results.
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North Randall
Ohio
Spencer
David M. Look
New York City
Loni McDonald
Kashmir
B. F
Belwin
Murphy
Mr. Hanna
Isolasworthy
Beuelwyn
Signe! Flash
Atlentic
Nescopic
Hot Pluto
Progress
Jerry Sullivan
B.C
Lee Tlae McDonald
Scotland Elk
Police for Olympiad in Amsterdam Training 250 Policemen
Dutch authorities detach 250 picked officers for a special training course ahead of next year’s Olympiad. Special focus on crowd control methods taught by Otzinachson, B.C. and noted instructors Naomi Guy and Naoki Guy. Courses in English French German and other languages begin to ensure foreign visitors receive careful, courteous treatment.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Otzinachson
B.C
Guy Yy
Axworthy
Cox
Naomi Guy
B. F
Stokes
Bay Lee
Jockey Knocked Unconscious After Beulah Park Fall
Jockey Frank Alexander of Raceland Kentucky was knocked unconscious in the first race at Beulah Park when his mount Winnie Stuart stumbled and fell. Golden M ridden by H Long also piled up but neither horse nor rider was injured.
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Columbus
Frank Alexande
Raceland
Beulah Park
Winnie Stuart
Golden M
H. Long
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Aack Delaney
Pauline Uzeudun
Seki
Rocky Ford
Mehlhorn, Nabholtz
Lincoln
Keeper
Jenner
Col. Schooler
Kinser
Elston
tran—Kindred
Perriehon
Conway
Queen Bessie
Torcher
Irene Rohan
Cynthia Grey
Carrie Belle
Mayor Behrman
Vellas
Steele
Duckweet
W. Garner
Fire Under
Lady Raglan
Tamale Dick
Baanba
Two Pats
Hidalgo
Stutts
Red Pennant
Mally Jane
Herbert
Reputation
Deprema
Frank McMahon
Oddfellow
Great Sport
Red Sublette
Princess Doreen
Poole
A-Handy Mandy
W. Garher
Barbara
Cudgeller
Rhinock
Saratoga
Paulino Uzcudun
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
James J. Corbett
Corbet
Fitz
Jeff
John L. Sullivan
Ant
Fite
Tunney
Gene ‘Tunney
Madison | Square | Garden
Sharkey
L. H
Lou
Lou Gehrig
Gehrig
Ruth
Learring
Walter J. Travis
John Ball
Walter Travis
John Bail
Blue Bonnets
Tex
Richard
Long Island
Hunter
Sam Fitch
Houston
Armand Bruneau
White
Louis Thalheimer
Dallas
James van Alen
Newport
R. I
Ogden Phipps
Trampsmug
B. H
Trampt Qhagey Os
Myrtle Baxter
B. M
Flom
OSH
Lu_ Trask
Belle Lamont
Norman Grattan
Fasig
Fuckey Hunt
Boone
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