Dempsey postpones fishing to start training in rain
In Saratoga Springs N Y World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey delayed a fishing trip to remain indoors amid rain and cold. He spent the day at his cottage playing pinochle reading and grinding jazz on a phonograph while planning workouts for Tuesday with new sparring partners arriving to bolster his camp.
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Anna Baum Enters Distance Event In Rough Text
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Anna Baum entering a distance event and references various garbled phrases about performance. The readable parts point to participation in a track or athletic event with unspecified details.
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Anna Baum
Giants Buy Two Stars From Minor Leagues
The report notes two minor league players, including veteran outfielder Fred Newberry, being acquired by a major team. The details describe past performances and potential impact, with mentions of prior clubs and age considerations influencing the trade.
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Giants
Rumor Shugrue Retirement Rumor Sparks Boxing Talk
Rumors spread that Shugrue may retire from boxing after recent eye surgery and health troubles. Reported impacts touch Johnny Shugrue, his brother Joe Weightwright, and Willie Shugrue, with unclear confirmation from sources.
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Rumor Shugrue
Senators Rally Triumph Over Detroit 10-9 in Ninth Inning
Washington mounted a late rally to defeat Detroit 10-9, powered by G. Goslin’s long homer off Holloway. The game featured heavy hitting and saw Washington overcome Detroit with a three-run burst in the ninth, as Evans drove in key runs and Holloway was tagged for several hits.
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Young Golfers Open Amateur Play at Flossmoor
Amateur golf competition at Flossmoor features a field led by Bobby Jones and other rising talents. The event gathers young players from notable clubs including Inwood and Glenview, with several entries spotlighting promising amateurs and experienced veterans in a lively round of matches.
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Flossmoor
Cubs Win Final Game in Gotham Friberg II Star
New York Aug 28 The Chicago Nationals beat New York 4 2 in the last game of the season as Friberg drove in the decisive run in the eighth inning. Alexander pitched superbly for Chicago with 30 wins and 29 losses. The Chi cago win narrowed New York's lead to ties as Cincinnati defeated Boston.
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Friberg II
New York
Chicago Nationals
Alexander
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Boston
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Chicago
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Lee Meadows Overcame Odds in Pro Baseball Career
Lee Meadows, once sight and speech impaired, rose from Oxford to the Pittsburgh Pirates, becoming a beacon for disabled youth. From his early trials to major league debut, he faced taunts and doubt, yet persisted with support from family and mentors, inspiring fans and aspiring athletes across the country.
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Oxford
North Carolina
Pittsburgh Pirates
Amerincan Boys
Aidy
Exory
Cirreuit
Philadelphia Star
Homer Milbire P Academy
Meaflows
Owen
Burhaw
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Norman
Slory
Davis Cup Defense Set for Forest Hills Showdown
The United States Davis Cup team led by Tilden and Williams I and Vincent Richards faces Australia at Forest Hills on August 34 with a rich history of battles. Britain, Belgium, Japan, and others have appeared in the challenge rounds as the cup nears its 22nd year of travel and contest.
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America
William Tilden
Norrins Williams
Bill Johnston
Vincent Richards
New York
States
Norvia Squirms
Wiliam Tilden
BU Johnston
Vincent * Richards
Yonkers
Forest Hills
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Britain
Australlia
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Great Britain
Belgium
Japan
Dwight Tavis
Tildenland Williams
Will Beir
Grantland Rice on Greb Dempsey Leonard Rivalry Debates
The piece surveys upcoming heavyweight bouts and expert bets led by Grantland Rice. It weighs Johnny Wilson versus Harry Greb and the lines around Dempsey, Leonard, Firpo, and Willard with focus on each fighter’s odds, form, and fighting style.
Cardinals take second of series from Phils 8 7
Phillies, Aug. 28 St Louis won the second game of the series 8 to 7 as they hammered Couch for 21 hits amid drizzle and field holds. Key hits by Flack Smith and Tierney helped St Louis to the victory with Stuart winning and Couch losing.
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Pete August Booked for Two Bouts in September
Lightweight Pete August now managed by Sammy Goldman has two fights set. He faces Harry Kabakaft on Labor Day in St. Louis and then meets Neht Yowng Leonard in a 13 round bout two days later. He beat Johnny Pollock recently and holds a verdict over Robby Michaels in Cotham.
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Bridgeport
Sammy Goldman
Harry Kabakaft
St. Lewis
Cardinals Sweep Greyhounds in City Championship
The Cardinals defeated the Greyhounds by 1S8 to a, with Owens and Fraser perfect at bat and Germainé and John Schangen each four hits. Cardinals claim the 13 to 15 year old city title and plan a rematch against the Blue Rock Cubs on Sunday. Cubs manager J Bhasyan of 205 Alsace Street is invited for details.
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Fifteen men share middleweight honor now owned by Johnny Wilson
New York, Aug. 8. After years in the shadows the middleweight title returns to the spotlight as Johnny Wilson defends his championship against Harry Greb at the Polish Grounds next Friday night. The piece recalls past champions and the rough history of the division, noting Wilson’s suspension and his effort to capitalize on the title match.
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Johnny Wilson
Harry Greb
Pap Vada
Unyaridl Danes
Leonard
Firpo
Dempsey
Poppyland
Prigay
Wryddie Welsh
Bath
New York
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Hhuldes
Bryan Downey
Boyle
Thirty Acres
Fitzsimmons
Ketchell
Conway
Nitle
Dooney Harris
California
Chandler
George Rooker
Rooke
Mike Donovan
Donovan
Saulty
Jack Dempsey
George Fuiljames
Nowe Fiareil
Auchange
Dennysey
George Fulljames
Notable Light-Heavyweight Title Timelines Across Eras
A fragmented ledger lists boxers from Tom Chandler to Johnny Wilson with date spans for title reigns and periods in between. Names include George Rook, Mike Donovan, Jack Dempsey, Robert Fitzsimmons, Kid McCoy, Stanley Ketchel, Billy Papke, Frank Klaus, George Chin, Al McCoy, Mike O'Dowd, and others, covering 1863 to 1929 with varied start and end dates.
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Tom Chandler
George Rook
Mike Donovan
Jack Dempsey
Robert Fitzsimmons
Kid McCoy
Stanley Ketchell
Billy Papke
Stanley Ketchel
Frank Klaus
George Chin
al McCoy
Mike O'Dowd
Johnny Wilson
Worcester Defeats Pittsfield 6 4 In Seventh Inning Rally
Worcester defeated Pittsfield 6 to 4 today in a batting rally in the seventh inning. Braxton held the visitors to five hits, two of which were homers by M Wilson and Gagnon. Six hits off Webb came in the seventh, sparking the Worcester win.
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Braxton
M. Wilson
Gagnon
Webb
Gardella
Rosenthal
Stapleton
al Roser
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Wilson
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Stolm
Shinyi
Waehapperton
Brady Webb
Webb Conway
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