Fulton Hopes to Break Jinx in New Jersey
Fred Fulton, once a top contender to Jess Willard, seeks a heavyweight title shot after defeats by Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills. He faces Captain Bob Repes in a twelve round bout at Broad Street Armory, Newark, aiming to earn a title bout despite a history of knockouts and losses. Also, James W. Clark elected captain of the University of Pittsburg swimming team for next year, holder of a 75 foot record and a football player.
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West East West tennis tour to be staged again
San Francisco July 12 Dr Sumner Hardy president of the California Lawn Tennis Association announced that the West will stage a second East West tournament to be held at the fadedliga in September. The East and West have met once Berkeley the Fast being.
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Australia Eyes Dempsey For Tempsey Bout In Milwaukee
Australia signals interest in arranging a heavyweight title fight featuring Jack Tempsey against Dempsey or a top challenger. Wisonsin promoters discuss a twenty round stadium bout with a liberal side bet while Dempsey's status and possible participation are being reviewed.
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Lew Tendler Trains Secretly for Bout in Danaton
Philadelphia July 12 Lew Tendler has moved to a secluded Danaton site with two sparring partners to train for his fight with Benny Leonard. He barred visitors and aims for focused preparation after Leonard’s July 4 victory disrupted Tendler’s earlier training plans.
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Carpentier’s pay climb shows bout rewards imbalance
Georges Carpentier earned far more for losses in boxing bouts than for victories asTed Lewis loss paid him 200000 while a win over Dempsey brought 37300. The pattern appears common with fighters like Tommy Burns and Johnson drawing smaller sums for defeats than larger guarantees or purses for failed title bids.
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Rogers Hornsby Biggest Star in Baseball from Winters Texas
Louis July 12 Winters Texas home to 1509 Parson population has 1609 buried in the cemetery. Rogers Hornsby, a Texan from Run nells County, rose from $500 value to a rumored $290000, and at 19 debuted with the Cards in 1915. He plays second base and is praised for steady improvement and high batting skill.
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The Sportlight and boxing bets in 1920s sports scene
A reflective piece discusses boxing matchups and star players, noting Dempsey Leonard fears, Brilion match chatter, and the Leonard Tendler feature with punchy analysis. It also mentions Ruth and Yankee pitchers, the Browns, and a golf outlook while referencing Skokie Inverness and past meets.
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