Dempsey’s Sparring Partners Fall Under Heavy Punches
In Atlantic City a 1400 crowd watches Jack Dempsey train at the track. He endures seven sparring partners who struggle to stand against a bombardment of heavy blows. Greb notes Dempsey needs stronger partners to reach full conditioning as Dempsey plans moves toward Tunney in Philadelphia on September 23.
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Leaders Triumph Narrowly in Tennis Quarterfinals
Norton defeats opponent 8-4 6-2 in Newport under drizzle as Weisse and Selixson Alonis win straight sets. Heiman and Lionel Ogden push Chapin in doubles before national champion seals the match.
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Heiman
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Pirate Rightfielder Ties Hitting Record
Pittsburgh right fielder Paul Waner hit safely in all his at bats against the Giants, collecting a triple two doubles and three singles. His seven for seven effort matches a major league game record. Brooklyn’s Otto (Kert) Robinson set the single game mark with seven hits in seven at bats for the Baltimore club against St Louis in 1882.
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Jeus Wers
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Robinson
Baltimore Club
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Dempsey Tunney Tickets Sell Fast In Philadelphia Sale
Philadelphia reports rapid advance sales for the Dempsey Tunney bout with Gimbel Brothers offering tickets on customer accounts. Damon Runyon notes loyal locals will supply funds via charge, while promoters set aims to outpace outsiders two to one in the September 2 stadium event. Tunney arrives next Tuesday to survey the arena as training continues in Brunsburg, with Marines aiding the Sesqui Centennial reception.
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Thire
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Devil Dogs
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Shakespeare
Racing Results and Entries First Race Features 6 Furlongs
A lengthy card lists seven races for four year olds and up with $1,400 added. Notable runners include Porto ve Gro, Venux, Duels, My Mary, and Panjola in early splits. Two year olds compete for $1,400 added across five furlongs with One Sixty and Tormentor among entrants. Time figures range from 1 07 2-5 to 1 13 for the sprint events.
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Jones
Mau
Venux
Pyternel
Keegan
Utso
Se Rend
My Mary
Monastery
Ray Whody
My Tesstiny
Cucago
Panjola
Craver
Tormentor
Cheval
Dubote
Brumfield
Mics Carew
Red Tot
Luke Dear
Tipting
Muale
Bunt Winslow
Skimmer
Pelota
Alda
uUpwank
Smitty
Rosh
Big Town’s Waste Pide In London Refuse Burned
A fragment suggests London’s refuse could be burned to reduce waste with an estimated value in the hundreds of thousands of pounds yearly, noting modern destruction methods and electrical potential.
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London
Saratoga Race Day First Through Sixth Races Results
Summary of six Saratoga races detailing two year olds and older horses, weights, jockeys, and times. First race shows Ara bit and Martin's Caddy with times around 1 16. second lists Boise de Rose and Wandering Minstrel with 1 01. third features What'll I Do and Storm King with 1 14. fourth includes McAuliffe and Endor finishing near 1 47. fifth records Hoot Man and Papa Blinks with 1 42. sixth lists Nivatel and Sun Affinity finishing near 1 58.
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Yan
the Code
John W. Weber
Boise de Rose
Fater
Selena
Breuning
Wandering Minstrel
Colling
Alen Tran—Oley
Sun Lotus
Heber
Storm King
Major
Banco Suivl
Arnold
McAuliffe
Bruns
Fatar
Endor
Harvey
Akso
Dazzler
Mayne
Pricaman
Hoot Man
Fpewell
Papa Blinks
Iorgath
Cold Button
Fisher
Alero
Saratoga Maiden Two Year Olds Five and Half Furlongs
Race by race results list claiming divisions for maiden two year olds and the Brunt Point handicap plus six furlongs maiden race. Entries include Miss Relvue Donna Mona Star Light Burassa Marble Arch Dragon Zat So Fraternity Everglade Pat Calhoun Span Ner Fire On Sherman Filr Leonid Polygale Ben Qmar Kandul Fath Twinkel ling Reigh Nun John J Williams Again Ru des Montagnes Polyg le Pals Love Prince Lea Water Baby Dramatist Charusaw Baby arr Needle Point Dawn of Virginis Wonderful Warship Forever and Tractor Dunbeath with weather cloudy track sloppy and apprentice allowance claimed.
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Star Light
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Everglade
Pat Calhoun
Spanner
Fire On
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Xfilr Leonid
Ben Qmar
Kandul Fath
Reigh Nun
John J Wiams
Rui Des Montagnes
xPolyangle
Prince of Bourbon
Mothers Ron
Mars
Prince Lea
Water Baby
Charusaw
Baby Arr
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Wonderful
Warship
Forever
Tractor
Dunbeath
Kenilworth Results First Race Two Year Olds
First race for two year olds at Kenilworth with purses around 1009 dollars per entry. Tamea clocked 1.09 with Bagrety showing 3.30 2.45 and Gassops 310. Other names include Hoehm 7.96 4.40 Alphabet 105 Healy 3.00. Several horses listed in the field: Alsran Fast Set Berrilia Rolander Willamette Blue Finn Starfella Oje.
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Rolander
Willamette
Blue Finn
Starfella
Oje
Furlgnge Jagger
Treaty
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Ossen
Aston Ant
Saintly Bearded Figures Stir Church Glass Debate
The English Diocese of Chester voices concern over bearded saints in ecclesiastical stained glass. Artisans defend beards as accurate for those who labored in harsh climates, arguing shaved likenesses misrepresent historical conditions. The dispute signals continued debate over historical portrayal in church art.
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Chester
World’s Books Through the Ages Estimated Totals
Estimates vary on books printed since movable type began about 1454 from 10 million to 24 million. By centuries, output ranges include 40 thousand in the fifteenth, 670 thousand in the sixteenth, 1.25 million in the seventeenth, 2.006 million in the eighteenth, and about 12.11 thousand separate books by century’s start, with roughly 15 million periodicals added.
Persson Wins Debut In Madison Square Garden Card
Swedish heavyweight champion Harry Persson defeats Johnny Risko on points in a ten round main bout at Madison Square Garden. Risko presses late but Persson holds edge with height reach and power, while other heavyweights like Laws and Munn secure wins on the undercard amid rough, hard fought exchanges.
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