Williams Leads Week With Three Homers For Phillies
Cy Williams slugged three homers in the past week, helping Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh in a double-header to keep the Pirates from returning to first place. Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth each hit three, keeping their tie at 30. The American and National league leaders are listed with Williams on top in the NL and Gehrig and Ruth sharing the mark in the AL.
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Associated Press
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Mainiero Fans 21 But Loses Game
Peter Unk Mainiero, a Savoy Jrs. pitcher in a Recreation league game, struck out 21 batters yet lost 5 to 1 to Sacred Heart B N, whose seven hits backed the win. Sacred Heart moved into first place. In other games Brooklawn defeated Eastern 2 to 1, Original Orioles beat St Cyril 9 to 0 by forfeit.
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Mandell Ready for Challengers After McGraw Win
Detroit July 17 The lightweight champion Sammy Mandell defeated Phil McGraw in a ten round fight to defend his 135 pound title. Eddie Kane planned a campaign to pit Mandell against leading division contenders while Mandell opened strong with a sharp cross and dominated early. McGraw remained on his feet but ineffective in later rounds, yielding Mandell a decisive victory.
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Associated Press
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Sharkey Busy in Training Ahead of Yankee Stadium Bout
The article notes Jack Sharkey continuing to train despite rumors, with Flynn backing his return. Dempsey also trains daily, working in seclusion to reach top condition. Sharkey completes two rope-skipping rounds then five boxing rounds, sparring with Paul Cavero, Johnny Urban, Leo Gates, and Rocky Stone, ending with bag work to show endurance.
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Leo Gates
Rocky Stone
Tilden Seeks Seventh Clay Court Title At Tournament Start
William T Tilden II, a multiple time national clay court tennis champion, opens his bid for a seventh title as the annual tournament begins. Seeded players in the 84 entry field include Wallace Johnson of Philadelphia, John Hennessey of Indianapolis, Julius Seligson of New York, Lucien E Williams of Chicago, Clarence E Griffin of San Francisco, Emmett Pare of Chicago, and Warren F Coen of Kansas City.
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Associated Press
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Philadelphia
John Hennessey
Apolia
Bears Drop in Batting as Hartford Leads New York
Boston era note about Johnny Roser of Bridgeport leading the Eastern league with a .378 average for the period ending Thursday, toppling Butler of Providence by four points. Johnson of Springfield and Schinkel of Hartford also high in week rankings. Bridgeport loses team batting lead to Hartford.
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Knights Defeat Criterion Nine at American Legion Field
The Fairfield Knights of Columbus baseball team defeated the Criterion nine of Bridgeport 10 to start to avenge an earlier loss at American Legion field. J Leahy hit a home run and W Leahy struck out eleven, scattering ring hits. Next Sunday the Knights host St Stephen's nine of Bridgeport at the same field.
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Dempsey Training Costs Soar Ahead of Sharkey Fight
Saratoga Springs July 17 The Dempsey training camp has spent more than any non champion in history for the Sharkey bout. Averaging 1500 dollars weekly, the staff includes secretary Leonard Sachs press agent Jimmy De Tarr trainer Jerry The Greek and likely others. Total outlay nears 40000 plus salaries and board for sparring partners and aides, with rent and secret payments pushing the figure toward 440000 for the preparation.
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Chicago
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Jack Sharkey
Two Divisions Split Over Dempsey Sharkey Clash
The Sportlight surveys two camps predicting the Dempsey Sharkey bout in New York. Some see Dempsey past prime yet still dangerous, others think illness or rust will let Sharkey and Tunney overpower him. Sharkey seeks balance between speed and power to outbox a seasoned foe in a 1920s era title bid.
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Dan
Connell Ties Fairfield Course Record In 68 Strokes
Johnnie Connell professional of Baltrusol Country Club equalled the Fairfield course record with a 68 on Saturday and Sunday during a 36 hole match with Al Brodbeck and Charles Sheldon. Mills joined Connell for a four up win, matching the course marks set by Ouimet and Minor in past years.
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Golf Simplified by Charles Evans Jr Spoon Play Guide
Charles Evans Jr outlines spoon usage as a wood head driving substitute. He details grip, stance, weight transfer, pivot, and ball position for consistent distance with a spoon, stressing relaxed swing, proper alignment, and balance for fairway shots. He emphasizes left heel alignment and even knee bend for stable follow through.
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Sweetser and Marston Beat Haviland-Homans in Exhibition
In Groton on July 17 Jens Sweetser and Max Marston defeated Paul Heytland and Eugene Homain 5 and 4 at Shine Sossett links. Sweetser and Marston led 1 under par after 9 holes, with birdies on several holes and Haviland sinking a 30 foot putt for an eagle to win the seventh.
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Assocated Press
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Gehrig Tops Big Eight Batting Leaders
New York July 17 The Associated Press reports Lou Gehrig Yankee first baseman and Paul Waner Pirates star headline baseballs big eight batting leaders. Gehrig leads with .204 while Waner joins, Eddie Collins drops from the top, George Kelly remains sidelined after early season surgery, Tris Speaker raises to .357 and Frank Frisch shares the mark. The standings include today's results.
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Tris Speaker
Frank Frisch
Flowers and Risko Meet for August Heavyweight Bout
Tiger Flowers former middleweight champion and Johnny Risko Cleveland heavyweight have been matched for a ten round bout in Detroit August 5. The men will fight to a referee's decision.
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Associated Press
Tiger Flowers
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
Dorgan Fans 17 as White Eagles Defeat 3–0
Dorgan pitched a heart breaking afternoon for St. Iles as the White Eagles beat them 3 to 0. Dunn hurled a great game allowing three hits and no runs. Mohicans downed Sokol Rosebuds 3 to 1 after three first-inning runs to back Johnny August.
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Three records fall at Massapequa water carnival
In Massapequa New York the Biltmore Shores Yacht club water carnival produced three record performances. Agnes Geraghty won the women s handicap breast stroke 112 yards in 1 26 1 5. George Kojac 400 meters back stroke in 6 01 1 5. Walter Spence 100 yards breast stroke in 1 13 3 7. A stiff wind made the course choppy.
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Agnes Geraghty
Women’s Swimming Association
George Kojac
Boys? Club
New York
Walter Spence
Brooklyn
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Mias Geraghty
Kojac
Reobert Bostes
Spence
Sam Kahanamoku
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