Bridgeport Boxing Show Provides Action Packed Cards
Bridgeport crowds near 4000 watched the open air arena program at Slate Street featuring Summers Bogash in a lively battle with Lisse, with O'Leary drawing Johnson in a hard fought draw. Bogash earned the decision against O'Leary while Lisse and Sullivan also fought to a draw. Johnson scored the only knockout of the night against O'Leary in round two.
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McDonald’s Raw Decisions At New Haven Game
Si McDonald, umpire in New Haven, faced attacks after controversial calls yesterday. The crowd disputed calls on Grimes at bat, Emerick scoring at home, and a disputed plate slide, with McDonald standing firm amid pressure and threats.
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Red Torpay
Johnny Nagle
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Chief Bender
Typhon Makes Record Run Across Atlantic
Typhon, a 35-foot yaw, completed a non stop voyage from Cape Race Newfoundland to Bishop's Rock Scilly Islands, covering 2100 miles in 15 days 9 hours. Passengers Frederick Baldwin James Dorsett and William Cutting reported heavy seas but said the trip went well and aimed to reach Cowes for the International Motor Boat races opening today.
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Toronto
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Washington
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New York
Base ball league suspensions loom after gambling probe
Pacific Coast Baseball League president William H. McCarthy returned from Los Angeles to say Salt Lake Vernon Portland and Seattle players are tied to gambling scandals. Borton’s suspension followed a 3100 payment to Harl Mamgert, East Lake center fielder, alleged in Coast League gambling links. Chicago bout set Charney White versus Pat Moran in Chicago.
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Pacific Coast Baseball League
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Jones and Vardon Lead Open Round Pairings
Toledo August 10 Some interesting pairings for the Open golf championship first round include Rolley Jones 18 southern boy paired with Harry Vardon the British veteran. Other pairs feature Chick Evans with George Sargent Jack Hutchinson with John G Anders and Walter Hagen with T D Armour.
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Harry Verdon
Chick Evans
George Sargent
John G. Anders
New York
Jack Hutchinson
Walter Hagen
T. D. Armour
Babe Ruth Loses Jewled Watch in Cleveland
Babe Ruth arrived in Cleveland from Detroit on the night boat and reported losing a jeweled watch fob recently presented to him in New York by the Knights of Columbus. The home run king did not raise the alarm until after a few minutes on board. the loss may be theft or accidental. Ruth expressed deep grief over the incident and it likely affected his hitting the following day.
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Dan O Leary Plans Long Walking Test
Dan O Leary, a 79 year old veteran pedestrian, plans to walk 19 miles against time while Chicagoan Henry Schmehl, 68, bets he can cover 105 miles in 24 hours. O Leary quips he is as young as ever though his family Bible shows 73, and both men wager $40 on who finishes first.
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Belgian Bicyclists Defeat American Team in Relay Heat
In Antwerp Australia yesterday narrow margin saw Belgium beat the American bicycle team in a 4,000 metre relay heat at the Velo drome track. The Americans, lacking training, rode hard but were outpaced by the Belgians. A second heat saw South Africa defeat Canada in a separate showdown.
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Best Pal Wins North Creek Handicap at Saratoga
Best Pal, one of the season’s top three-year-olds, dominated the mile North Creek Handicap at Saratoga Springs, finishing six lengths ahead of Under Fire. Donnacona faded to fourth as Krewer and Bridesman trailed among a strong field.
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Walshmen Advance. On Indian Victory
Bridgeport defeated New Haven 4 to 2 to rejoin the first division as Walsh’s men toppled Chief Bender, who had an off day. The Indians backed by fielding errors and timely hits built a late lead, while Bender struggled despite some support from his defense.
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Hitting ’em on a Line Dundee Still A Ring War Horse
Dundee maintains top form despite a decade of activity. He remains a tearing, dangerous fighter with years ahead. The piece notes McGraw’s Giants’ revived life, Pirates and Dodgers contending, and talks of Wills versus Brennan. It also highlights the New York Yankees as the era’s greatest drawing card across five AL cities.
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Joe Hall Boxes Mack on Friday
Advance sale of tickets for the Britton Bogash bout tops 5000 dollars. Joe Hall, featherweight, meets Young Mack of Hartford in the semi final at Andy Parker's Armory smoker Friday night. Main event pits Johnny Alien against Mike McCabe. Also Young Roach and Young Mulligano in prelims. Several future match plans noted with Carpentier in talks for America and other top contenders shifting dates and venues.
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Young Roach
Young Mulligano
Yankees Bid for Bender Prompts $15,000 Offer
Hartford reports New York Yankees bid $15,000 for Bender. Baseball roundup notes Hartford sweep of Pittsfield in two games, Worcester beating Purvere of Springfield, Mangum recalled to Pirates, and Herring’s double beating Waterbury. Kilduff’s double in Brooklyn led to a three-run rally, Giants chased relief pitcher for six runs, Cincinnati swept Boston in two games, and Ruth walked thrice at Cleveland. Detroit knocked Naylor out early. Chicago moved to second with wins. Red Sox beat St Louis as Reade faltered. an actor assaulted John J. McGraw at the Lambs Club. Elmer Smith homered for Cleveland. Ruth lauded on a feral bat with inscription. Speaker receives Indian head flowers.
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