Dempsey Ordered to Sign for Wills Bout by June 22
Jack Dempsey and promoter Tex Rickard face pressure from New York officials to seal a heavyweight title bout with Harry Wills before June 23. Rickard plans to announce a Dempsey Wills match if the commission backs the move. Dempsey leaves Hot Springs for California, says he will defend title on September 16 against Rickard's choice, and will sign with Rickard regardless of opponent.
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New England League Approves Lowell Franchise Move to Salem
The New England baseball league directors approve moving the Lowell franchise to Salem due to Towell team patronage woes from competing attractions. The team will play its first game in Salem tomorrow, amid local efforts to attract fans. The report notes attendance and scheduling details for the upcoming opener.
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Big Week in Nutmeg Boxing Involving Delaney and Day
Connecticut ring fans gear for a busy boxing week as Delaney Kaplan Smith Day Gitlitz and Lord headline multiple matchups. Steve Smith and Georgie Day renew their feud in an eight to fifteen round program with prior endless wars. Murray Gitilitz and Phil Mercurio clash to decide bragging rights in a Dempsey style bout. Joe Currie Booby Rebneau Haley Dell and Tommy Jarrett also spar in six rounders while Kid Kaplan faces Billy White in a featured twelve rounder. Eddie Lord meets Pop Humphries in a ten round semi and Gordon Leonard looms as a potential semi final foe ahead of a planned June title bout.
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Delany in Tip Top Form Ahead of Bout
Jack Delaney trains intensely preparing for an upcoming bout while sparring with Andy Valmer and others. Promoter plans a public event with Tony Travers and Sammy Daser in a heavyweight feature. August defends Connecticut prominence in a separate match.
Boxing Headlines From New York and Boston Circuits
Promoter clashes in Boston set for June 16 with Steve Smith facing either Ruby Levine or Terry Parker after close bouts with Parker. Other talks center on a DeMarco versus Zivic return in Pittsburgh, with weight disputes over 149 pounds reflecting ongoing negotiations and fighter hesitancy.
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Two N Y Connecticut Players Sign with Clubs
Johnny Bradshaw of the Danbury club in the New York Connecticut Semi Pro league is signed by Waterbury in the Eastern league and Eddie Kenny of Danbury is signed by Newark International league. Fréd C Reidell, secretary of the circuit, announced the signings. Bradshaw batted .440 in two Danbury games this year while Kenny hit .200.
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Shade Rosenbloom Bout Postponed By Rain
New York June 1 The ten round boxing match between Dave Shade of California and Maxie Rosenbloom of New York at the Queensboro Athletic Club was postponed until tomorrow night because of rain.
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Knights and golf legends in Grantland Rice tone
Grantland Rice blends sport and satire, recalling knights, college stars, and early baseball heroes. He praises the Yankees and Freddie Spurgeon while noting college players flood the majors, and muses on rhythm, balance, and memory in golf amid sharp jabs at publicity and sports vanity.
Gertrude Ederle Aims Channel Swim Today
New York June AP Gertrude Zonal star sails tomorrow on the Berengaria to train for another English Channel attempt she will be joined by her mother and sister Miss Hele ed sails last summer but failed to cross setting a record eight hours in the water the report says
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Lord Derby's Colorado Favored In English Derby At Epsom
In the 148th Derby at Epsom Downs Lord Derby's Camarada is the favorite at six to one, with Coronach at seven to one and Sure at nine to one. American contender Warmist appears unquoted, while Donoghue sits as spectator for the first time in 15 Rome years amid a crowded field and looming new stand in 1927.
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Racing results from multiple races with two year olds
The card lists first race for two year olds at four and a half furlongs with Amet Lon Watch On Bonite and several others. It includes times, weights, and the field for many races across the day, noting winners such as Palotta Saxon Byed and Edith Cavell with times and placements for each event.
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Dempsey's Possible Return Fights Center on Ring Plans
By Robert J. Ripley the sporting world questions if Jack Dempsey will fight again and who his opponent will be. Rumors place Harry Wills or Gene Tunney as foes while Tex Rickard holds Dempsey's signature for a title defense. The New York State Boxing Commission has resisted sanctioning a Dempsey versus Wills match.
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Goldstein Dundee Bout Postponed At Coney Island
The scheduled Goldstein vs Dundee round match at Coney Island Stadium was postponed due to Goldstein injuring an arm. It will be the headliner next week at the same club. Joe Glick will fight Eddie Anderson despite a 30 day suspension. Promoters of Queensboro A. C. received permission to hold tomorrow’s show after weather canceled tonight. Dave Shade meets Maxie Rosenbloom in the headliner.
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Price Bradley Buys Mad Play From Ranoccas Stable
New York June 1 AP Mad Play five year old star of the Rannocas stable was sold today to Hal Price Bradley of Lexington Ky for 90000 according to Sam Hildreth Rancocas trainer. He will be retired to the stud. Mad Play has not raced this season but distance 1 76 miles 385 won the Belmont stakes last season and was among the best handicap horses in the country winning the Saratoga gold cup and the Brooklyn handicap.
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Fairfield Meet Preview For Milford Track Meet
Fairfield high school track team travels to Milford on Friday to face Milford High in a field and track meet. Fairfield has a strong year with a solid field events show.
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Harding High Faces Norwalk in Second Baseball Tie
Harding High baseball hosts Norwalk High for the second game of the series at the Harding field. The Presidents won the opener 4 to 1 behind Red Healy on the mound likely facing Norwalk’s Sullivan with Tomey catching. Lineups show Harding against Norwalk.
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Ludlowe Nines Final Tilt With Greenwich Today
The Ludlowe High School baseball team closes its season with no game at American Legion field while Greenwich High School provides the opposition. Fairfield’s nine has an undefeated record with four losses, and Greenwich previously beat Fairfield while Ludlowe defeated University School and Danbury High.
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Greb Wins in Ten Round Victory at Buffalo
Harry Greb former middleweight champion defeated Art Weigand in a ten round decision at Buffalo New Jersey tonight. Greb showed strong offense and outpointed the challenger to claim the win.
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