Contract row over Dempsey Fitzsimmons clash in Chicago
July 22 report from Chicago describes a signed contract involving champion Jack Dempsey and Fitzsimmons. Chicago Coliseum Athletic Club president Clements faces challenges from promoter Rickard over staging a September heavyweight bout with Dempsey. Dispute centers on $10 payment and whether obligations to pay Fitzsimmons and Dempsey exist, with potential Jersey City relocation if contracts fall through.
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Jack Dempsey
Floyd Flune Simmons
BR. Clements
Chicago Coliseum Athletic Club
Tex Richard
Gene Tanney
Rickard
Clements
Clement
Jersey City
Nickard
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Dempsey
Sim
Fitzsimmons Clalma
Chicago Coliseum
Fitzsanmons
Los Angeles
Harry Wills
Coliseum Club
New York
Wills
Witls
Babe Ruth Catches Ball Dropped From Airplane at MITCHELL FIELD
Babe Ruth attempted a new catching feat at Mitchell Field on July 22. He sought the first catch of a baseball dropped from a moving plane at 1009 miles an hour altitude between 200 and 300 feet. The plan failed to locate balls from higher drops. the catch succeeded on the seventh try at 106 feet over Ruth. Ruth wore a fielder's glove and wore a private's uniform amid 100 degree heat.
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Babe' Ruth
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Mecleland
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Mate Oon
Waterbury and New Haven Split Doubleheader
Waterbury and New Haven split a double bill with Waterbury winning 7 to 4 in the opener and New Haven taking the nightcap 4 to 3. Tove singles and a double fueled Brasseos in the first game while Bowman's homer with runners aboard highlighted the second. Gleason delivered a clutch single in the ninth to drive in the decisive run as New Haven survived a daring defense by Gleason and Ling.
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Distuty
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Hauk
Ling
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Moore
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Donahue
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Martin
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James Ey
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James Jin
Johnson Sna
Glen
Slattery's New York License Suspended for Year
Albany July 22 AP Jimmy Slattery heavyweight boxer of Buffalo had his automobile license suspended today by Commissioner Charles A. Harnett and will not be allowed to drive for at least a year. The action followed a February 10 accident in Buffalo and a July 3 hearing after false statements were found in his 1925 license application.
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Lcense
Vehieles
Charles A. Harnett
Ghrt
Buffalo
Slattery
Rmards
Verul
Burreau
Pirates batter two hurlers in 14 to 2 win over Brooklyn
Pittsburgh pounded two opposing pitchers for 21 hits to crush Brooklyn 14 to 2 in game three of the series. Jose Barnes was knocked out early as Brooklyn faltered, while Waner led the Pirates with a triple a double and two singles.
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Goehler Favlea
Rae ‘Waner
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Maranville
al Jacobson
Hechman
Witt
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Bohna
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O'Nell
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Boehler
Carey
Enoy
Waneckt
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Ao Qooto
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Tommy Cello Wins Over Pal Moran In Madison Square Garden Bout
Tommy Cela of San Francisco defeated Pal Moran of New Orleans by a jadees decision in a 10 round lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Moran opened with a cut beneath his right eye late Round 8 as the battle intensified. Moran weighed 135.5, Cella 139.5. Referee Danny Biden halted a separate 19 round match after Wallace was jabbed in the eye and taken to hospital. Additional bouts included Harry Cook from Buffalo beating Harry Wite of New York in six rounds and Jackie Lenohve drawing with Patsy Ruffalo in 12 rounds.
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Madison Squire Garden
Cell
Ageres
Moran
Cella
Harry Cook
Buffalo
X.Y
Harry Write
Danny Biden
Wallace
Cook
Jackie Lenohve
New York State
Champton Fishtax
Patsy Ruffalo
Golf Stars Compete for Gold Balls at Fairfield Club Tourney
Fairfield July 22 Spex Arrangements are rapid for the annual invitation golf event at the Sasco hill course August 2 and 3 with eight top amateurs, including Glenna Collett Bernice Wall Max Marston Francis Ouimet and Roland Mackenzie. Men and women team matches open Saturday morning with mixed foursomes, two teams eliminated, finalists Sunday. Gold balls go to winning team, silver putters to men vs women victors. Social events and yachting access add to the weekend.
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Spex
Sasco Hill
Glenna Collett
Bernice Wall
Max Marston
Francis Ouimet
Reland MacKenzie
Sweetier
Tae
Jess Sweetser
Musa Collett
Seach
Sweeteer
Inatanthy
Francia Quimet
Ilurd
The Changing Style of Berlenbach and Delaney Rivalry
The article analyzes Berlenbach and Delaney as heavyweight rivals noting Berlenbachs power and durability versus Delaneys speed and precision. It argues Berlenbach must return to aggressive, crowding punch style to beat Delaney, warning against abandoning natural strengths for artificial systems.
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Yom Paul
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Dan Hickry
Paul
Jack Delaney
Berlenbach
Delaney
Berienbach
Ile
Hox
Cardinals Outslug Giants but Lose 3-5 in Ninth
St Louis Cardinals outslugged the New York Giants but two ninth inning hits off Alexander gave New York a 5 3 win. Manager Rogers Hornsby left the game after a bad hop hit him in the eye. Heinie Mueller was honored with a platinum watch and chain on his former Cardinal day.
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Heinie Mueller
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Terry
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Holm
Flowers
Meusel
Lindstrom
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Sweeney
Philadelphia Beats Cubs In Slow Contest At Chicago
Philadelphia capitalized on Chicago errors with timely hits and bases on balls to win 6 to 4 in the opener. Ulrich went 7 innings before Willoughby relieved, Hartnett left with an injury, and Chicago rallied late but fell short. Hartnett, Adams, Grimes, and Friberg sparkled for Philadelphia. Blake took the loss as Ulrich was the winning pitcher.
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Western Stars to Meet in Tourney
Two Pacific Northwest golf stars will face two Chicago players in Western Amateur semifinals at White Bear Lake. Stein vs Knepper and Dolph vs Hisert advanced after 38-hole and other long matches, with Dolph's opponent defaulting and Tunter retiring with a hand injury.
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Rudy Knepper
Fran Dolp
Portland
Kenneth Hisert
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Arthur Tyveran
Minneapolis
Willian Melai
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Hicert
J . Ward
Kansas
Dolph
Chuck Tunter
Tacoma
Hisert
Knepper
Tveraa
Tontorron
Reds Rout Braves In Wild 13-3 Victory
Cincinnati overwhelmed Boston 13 to 3 as 11 runs came in the second inning aided by two Boston errors. Christensen, Rous and Stargrave led a bottom-order rally with big hits including a triple from Christensen and two more triples from Walker, while Bancroft rearranged the lineup to spark the offense.
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Yatcher
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McCormick, Hart and Rigler
Bout Postponed in Revere Weather Threats
The ten round bout between Billy Murphy of Lowell and Archie Taylor of New York, set for tonight in Revere, Mass, was postponed to tomorrow night due to threatening weather.
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Mass
Billy Murphy
Lowell
Archie Taylor
New York
Yankees Buy Severett From Washington
New York officials announced that the New York Americans have purchased Hank Severett, veteran catcher from the Washington A L club, in a deal disclosed today by manager Miller Huggins.
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New York Americans
Hank Severettt
Washington
Miller Huggins
Fresh Stock of Federal Pennants in Bal Loons and Cords
New consignments of Federal blue pennants Fisk United States Goodrich Diamond and Keystone cords arrive with high pressure supplies suitable for industrial and shipping uses.
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FISK
United States
Goodrich Diamond
Keystone Cords
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