Kearns Seeks Dempsey Firpo Bouts in America or Argentina
Promoter Tex Rickard and manager Jack Kearns clash over where to stage the heavyweight title defense against Primo Firpo with Jack Dempsey. Firpo favors Buenos Aires while Kearns wants two U S bouts around Labor Day and against Harry Wills. Negotiations stall over site and larger financial demands as talks stretch into a new 48 hour window.
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Jimmy de Forest
Jack Kearns
Methin
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Maton
Fairfield Legion to Meet Hall Community Sunday at Sherman Field
Fairfield Legion faces Hall Community Sunday in Sherman field in a rematch after a fast July 1 game where Leahy powered a ninth inning rally to beat the Legion. Hall’s Carroll to start again, with McGarry slated to pitch for Fairfield as both teams push for a win and momentum.
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Cavanaugh
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Hickey
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Eddie Mack Wilt Fight July 30 at Stamford Park
Eddie Mack Wilt is slated to box July 30 at St Mary's Park in Stamford. Manager Al Jennings signed him to face either Sonny Smith or Frankie Daly after a scheduling clash with Young Montreal. Promoters cite two large guarantees demanded by Meek Montreal and Young Luby.
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al Jennings
Sonny Smith
Frankie Daly
St Mary's Baseball Park
Stamford
Mack
Montreal
Joe Chimbeale
Hoffmans Hero From Schang Injury Substitution Question
A veteran sports column argues star catchers influence team success and cautions that overreliance on a single catcher risks weakness when injury occurs. It cites Ray Schalk of the White Sox as an example and notes New York Yankees catcher Wally Schang as central to their early success before a serious injury.
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Yankees
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Firpo Guided by Millionaire Adviser in Vast Wealth Ties
New York July 18 The Argentine heavyweight contender Luis Firpo is reported to be guided by a millionaire adviser, Buenos Aires resident Senor Bunga. The mentor began backing Firpo as he rose in South America and since arriving in the United States has advised him on major career moves through frequent cables.
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Associated Press
Angel Firpo
Firpo
Buenos Aires
Bunga
Senor Bunga
Filipo
South America
Critics urge Firpo to fight Wills on Labor Day and Columbus Day
The piece argues Firpo should face Wills on Labor Day with a possible Dempsey bout on Columbus Day. It notes Hoffman's rise for the Yankees, Tex Rickard’s plans for major cards, and the slim field of top heavyweights including Dempsey, Wills, and Firpo. It mentions the New York commission and public interest in a high stakes autumn boxing season.
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Tex Rickard
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Jersey
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Wills
Tom Gibbons
Tom
England
France
Australia
Canada
Acla
Wil
New York Athletic
Wihs
Argentine
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Renault
Gibbnna
Elagh
Willard
Alo
Cdrromestaners
Harry Frazee
Thin Jones
Jask Johnson
Wilard
John J. Sullivan
Big Jess
Willard-Moran
Boeton Bay
Criqui Unders 126 Pounds For Dundee Title Bout At Polo Grounds
World featherweight champion Eugene Criqui weighed 125 pounds at a Manhattan camp ahead of his July 26 title clash with Johnny Dundee at the Polo Grounds. Dundee, in South Orange, was listed at 130 pounds as promoter Tom O Rourke praised the challenger’s training.
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Johnny Dundee
Polo Grounds
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Long Island
Leon Poutet
Maris Gall
Tom O'Rourke
Pelo Grounds AC
Dundee
O'Rourke
Dundes
Seenberg
Lou Gehrig Sent to Atlanta by Yankees
Former Columbia slugger Lou Gehrig, who spent a brief period with Hadford in 1821, has been farmed out by the New York Yankees to the Atlanta club of the Southern Association. Gehrig will replace Babe Herman, sent back to the Yankees for alleged indifferent play, after starring on mound and at first base for Columbia last season.
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Columbia University
Hadford
New York Yankees
Atlanta
Gehrig
Yankees
Five Motion Pictures After Tommy Gibbons
St Paul light heavyweight Tommy Gibbons has five film offers from four California producers and one New York company. One bid proposes a 12 episode story arc with a romance, others would let Gibbons and manager Eddie Kane direct the plot. Kane aims to accept a deal after factory arrangements, while Gibbons remains tied to a vaudeville contract for 14 works. Kane also faces ongoing bout offers with Jack Dempsey but will wait for Gibbons to finish theater and film commitments.
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Tommy Gibbons
St Paul
Eddie Kane
Calfornia
Frais
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Qne
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Gibbons
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Jack Dempsey
McTigue to Sail if No Sign With Tunney
Lightweight heavyweight champion Mike McTigue plans to sail for Europe later next month unless he signs with Tunney or makes other arrangements. The boxing world awaits a firm decision as the fighter weighs his options before departure.
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Tunney
Phillies Edge Cubs 7 to 6 in Tight League Battle
Philadelphia defeats Chicago 7 to 6 in a dramatic game as Weinert limits Cubs and Phillies rally with key hits in the ninth. Manager Killifer, suspended, watched from the right-field box as the action unfolded.
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Weinert
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Phillies
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Bates Beats Fukuda In Longwood Match. Genaro Slated To Fight Daly
Wallace J. Bates defeats Masanosuke Fukuda in straight sets at Longwood Bowl, advancing to meet R. N. Williams in the next round. Frankie Genaro, American flyweight champion, will face Frankie Daly of Staten Island at Nutmeg A. C. in New Haven on July 27, after securing a contract that pairs Genaro with a tested opponent for an affordable bout.
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