Shade Looms as Rival for Champion in Australia
Portland report details Billy Shade of Vallejo California returning from Australia with four boxing titles in his kit bag. He scored knockouts against Herbert Hinton Fred Key Francia Charles Tommy Uren Jimmy Clabb Ray Lockwood Jack Quinlan and others, highlighting an Australian record burst. Shade plans a September comeback testing three potential foes, including Tommy Bentier, to gauge his current form.
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Australia
Siis
Antipodes
Tommy Bentier
Tam
Austrelia
Shede
Tommy Uren
Jimmy Clabbr
Vwon
Ray Lockwood
Jack Quinlan
New South Wales
Alvert Lloyd
Shade's bold Australian tour boosts boxing profile
Shade, an American boxer aged around 21, scored two early wins in Australia while earning about $70,000 plus expenses for a series of five fights. He returned with roughly $50,000 and weighs 13 feet 4 inches? The text notes 17s and 13-4 nelies, but the readable facts show a rising talent with a lucrative abroad venture.
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Shade
Australia
Aydney
States
White Shade
America
Gibbons
Martin Calib
Georges Takes It Easy at Dieppe
Georges Carpentier the French pugilist is styled as the leading citizen at Dieppe by a Paris bureau report. He and his wife and baby are said to reside in a villa named Messages-sette while enjoying the famed watering place.
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Dieppe
Frarce
Georges Carpentier
Jargue
Mesrges- et-Geer- Sette
Spiri
Caumentier
Carpentier
Carerentier
Mme. Cargentiar
Metropale
Carpentiers
Dempsey
Demaser
Mile
Longlen
St. Cloud
Paris
Yankees Lose Twice To Browns Giants Win Americans Split With Pittsfield
Bridgeport split with Pittsfield at Newfield Park yesterday afternoon. Smith hit a homer in the sixth inning as Bridgeport won the first game 8 to 1 and lost the second 6 to 2. McCann’s men hold the Eastern pennant lead while Joe Smith’s homer featured in a highlight reel amid three sharp Bridgeport double plays in a strong offensive outing.
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Browns
Giants
Pittsfield
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Pittfield
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McCann
Joe Srith
Jnsity
How They Stand Mastery Brague Yesterday's Bridge Results
Bridgeport led yesterday with scores for Brague and Waterbury while Hartford and Worcester trailed. Teams listed include Albany Boston Detroit Philadelphia and Chicago. schedule shows Boston at Cleveland New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Detroit Washington at Chicago with possible league play forthcoming.
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Worcester
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Cleveland
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New Tavern
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Detroit Aa
Chicazo
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Yankees Lose to St. Louis Browns in Doubleheader
The Browns defeated the Yankees in both games of a doubleheader before a crowd of about 27,000, the season’s largest. The report mixes sports with stray cultural notes and unrelated anecdotes about public figures and events.
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ST. Louis
Browns
Babe Ruth
Yankees
The Right Habit in Athletic Mastery by Yost
In a discussion on habit versus form, Yost and peers note the right habit elevates performance beyond mere skill. They cite examples from football, tennis, golf, and boxing, praising champions who couple correct discipline with sustained concentration and consistency.
World record horse trotting event raises doubt on future
The article reports a troubled trots event involving top owners Cheason and Williams port and the Indian state Avotta real. Officials weigh the half mile race as a test for the season while Peter Mauntay and North Bandai track figure in the dispute.
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Teler Atcanins
Pion
Lie
Hon
Cheason
Williamsport
Avotta Real
Pirsa
Birthes Cernaid
Downy ME
Tragksa
Peter Mauntayne
Aieuat
Bandai
Crnr
Peter Mannie Dominates Trotting World Yet Struggles for Frugal Fame
The piece chronicles Peter Mannie's record speeds and earnings, noting a 2:03 first mile and sub-2:02 seconds for the subsequent heats, with a $26,? thousand 1220 season and a buyer paying $24,000. It contrasts his money value with his sport’s economy, arguing his speed makes him a costly but priceless asset and laments the irony of elite prowess hindering broader opportunities.
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Lexington
Jack Dempsey
Babs Ruth
Jim Barney
Peter Mannie
Wl Trolters
Five Leading Batters Of The Major Leagues In 1929
The major leagues top hitters include National League stars Hornsby and Young with high batting totals and RBI marks while American League leaders Cobb and Ruth post standout figures. The list features players from St Louis Cincinnati Detroit and New York in a snapshot of early season performance.
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Young
Nek
York
Rovah
Cincinnati i
Bigbee
Pittsburg
Fournier
St. Louis
American
Heisman
Detrait
Cobb
Detroit
I Ruth
New York
France Confronts First Court Verdict Over Football Violence
In Pari on August 15 Rowe court jailed Rouen club player Langenove for four months and fined 6000 francs for injuring Aymard during a match with Olympic Club of Paris. Aymard left the ground after an eye injury from a collision, while foggy conditions limited witnesses.
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France
gEvine
Olympic
Paris
Rouen
Brest
Aymard
Tangenove
French Football Federation
Langenove
Giants Even Up With Cardinals in Big Victory
New York broke even in the series with the Cardinals by epically scoring 27 to 4. Ben Walker led the attack as Goney shut down the Cardinals, while the Giants stole five bases and executed a double play to end the ninth.
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Nebroke
Louis
Ben Walker
Victor Goney
Giants
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