Greb Poised to Fight Wilson in Polo Grounds Show
Harry Greb trains hard and predicts victory over Johnny Wilson in a 15 round middleweight title bout at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan Friday night. Wilson defends his title against the Pittsburgh challenger amid dwindling buzz as boxing fans await classic action and major undercard bouts.
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Gap
Benny Leonard
Johnny Dundee
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Benny Leonad
Lew Tendle
Greb
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Contaders
Dempsey to Lay Off Boxing Until Thursday
Boxing champion led off schedule with a three day layoff. The article notes preparations and a training camp in Saratoga Springs with plans for a return after Thursday. No formal opponent or event details are provided.
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Reds Split Double Bill With Boston Beaters
Reds split doubleheader with Boston, winning 2 to 1 in game one and losing 7 to 0 in game two. Rixey limited Boston to seven hits in the opener, while Roush homered off Genewich in the first inning with two on base. Donohue contributed three hits in the first frame, and Boston’s Pinnes pitched well with solid support.
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Lee Gehrig
Martin Osborn
Majur Inwaat
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The Sportlight On Dempsey Firpo Clash and Club Fist Debate
Grantland Rice muses on a boxing bout with Dempsey and Firpo, comparing the clash of fists to ancient gladiators. He weighs a clubbed right hand versus a leopard panther and ponders how a missed blow could shape the fight, citing Spartacus and Rome to frame the spectacle. The piece blends athletic bravado with theatre, outlining how a decisive counter could close the show in a few rounds.
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Gnubue
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Sure— Tose
Martin Profs Edge Hartford to Sweep Series
New Haven’s Martin sturdy play on base paths propelled a 3 to 2 win over Hartford, delivering a sweep for the Martins in the afternoon contest. Ad Prof teammates backed the effort with sharp defense and timely hits.
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Phillies Lose In 11 Inning Tilt With Outfielder Starred
Italian rowing events in Como feature winners Milan and Turin as flags fly. Baseball recap shows Philadelphia outhit St Louis 12 to 11 but drops 11 inning game with Ring credited winning pitcher and Barfoot taking the loss.
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MeCormick
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Unclear boxing contest dialogue with Willard and Dempsey
Fragmentary OCR passage describes a boxing debate over Willard versus Dempsey with scattered names such as Dempsey, Papo, Wallud, and Kirpotf. The text hints at preparations, crowd interest, and opinions on fighters but is garbled and largely unintelligible.
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Papo
Mike
Hoya Johnson
Walbird
Cavanaugh Signs With Al Jennings Report Rewrites
A garbled passage discusses Cavanaugh signing with Al Jennings and references draft, weight around 160 pounds, and scattered notes on a horse or rodeo context. The text is severely distorted with misread names and misplaced phrases, making it hard to extract a clear, factual event or outcome.
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Mobenine
Jennings
Wali
South Ends Lead Recreation League Standings
The South Ends top the Senior Recreation League with a few weeks left, holding a game lead over Leno. Week standings show South Inds at 5 wins, 7 losses, while Sokol-Roosebuds and Walnut A trail with mixed results and a crowded schedule including matches against Rosebuds and Walnut.
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Rosebuds
Detroit Extends Win Streak Over Washington
Detroit claimed its third consecutive win against Washington in the Aug 87 game, prevailing 7 to 0 as Zuhniser delivered passes to seven teammates and Dauss absorbed hits while Nationals’ pressure failed in the late stages.
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Australian tennis team exhibits strength in matches
Australian players have shown growing strength ahead of the Davis Cup challenge. The team, led by James O Anderson, has impressed observers with improved form, while William Tilden II and other top Americans face stronger opposition in preparation for Forest Hills.
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Willam J Tilden 2d
William M. Johnston
Vincent Richards
Steward Norris Willams
Tellnig
James O Anderson
Forest Hills
Anderey
Tilden
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