Bridgeport Boy Knocks Out Peters in Passaic Bout
Jimmy Burns of Bridgeport knocked out Tommy Peters bantamweight champion of the United States Navy at Hamilton A. C. in Passaic New Jersey last night. Peters who won the belt in Panama last month from Frankie Dolan was outmatched and fell six times with Burns approaching a fifth round knockout in an eight round scheduled clash.
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Navy
Passaic
Tommy Peters
United States Navy
Hamilton A. C
N. J
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Peters
Panama
Frankie Dolan
Burns
Chicago and Keio clash draws Tokyo crowd
A baseball game in Tokyo between Chicago University and Keio University drew about 10 000 Japanese fans. Chicago won 6 to 1 in ten innings with a late run securing the victory.
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Chicago University
Keio University
Tokio
Japan
Chicago
Roy Grimes Hammers Albany In Four Trips
Roy Grimes delivered a heavy day at Albany driving out two three baggers in four plate appearances. His two day line includes one home run two triples a double and a single in eight trips. Dan Paske added two hits in four chances as Bridgeport prepares to face Pittsfield today.
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Albany
Dan Paske
Bridgeport
Pittsfield
Composer Sues for 100000 Damages Over Ejection
Louis Hirsch, composer of musical comedies, sues the American League Baseball club of New York for 100000 in the Supreme Court. He alleges he was forcibly ejected at the Polo Grounds after refusing an attendant's seat-change order, claiming assault, brutal treatment, and humiliation by stadium staff.
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Supreme Court
American League Baseball Club of
New York
Yankees
Hirechs
Lawrence Axman
United States District Attorney
Polo Grounds
Hirsch
Magee Moves For Detailed Allegations In Suit
Cincinnati pitcher Magee files in federal court a motion against the Chicago National League Ball Club seeking a detailed account of alleged dishonest playing. He asks the club to specify where when and how the alleged wrongdoing occurred and whether release related to the 1919 or 1920 contract. He also seeks to strike the club's fourth defense as surplusage.
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See
Magee
Old Rosebud Triumphs in Babylon Highweight Handicap
At Belmont Park yesterday the veteran Old Rosebud won the six furlong Babylon Highweight Handicap defeating crack sprinters including Peter Piper. The crowd applauded as the aged gelding showed form not seen in years, reviving belief in his staying power on the track.
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Belmont Park
Babylon
Peter Piper
Officials Named for Major Eastern Football Classics
New York May 28 Selection of officials for key eastern football games was announced after a conference of graduate managers. The big three include Yale Harvard at New Haven on November 20 with Nate Tufts Brown referee Thomas Thorp Columbia umpire M J Thompson Georgetown head linesman W G Crowell Swarthmore field judge. Yale Princeton at Princeton November 12 with W G Crowell referee Tom Thorp umpire G N Bankhart Dartmouth head linesman W A Schwartz Brown field judge. Harvard Princeton at Cambridge November 6 with R W Maxwell Swarthmore referee Tom Thorp umpire G N Bankhart head linesman Fre a Murphy Held judge.
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Thomas Thorp
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Lnesman
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Dartmouth
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Savin Rock Baseball Grounds Closed After Final Game
The Savin Rock grounds, longtime home of organized baseball in the area, closed yesterday after New Haven defeated Waterbury. New Haven will play future Eastern League games at Weies Field in Hamden starting Sunday, while Savin Rock remains owned by the New Haven club and will be leased until expiration, then likely subdivided for building lots.
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New Haven
Waterbury
Weies Field
Hamden
A. O. U. W. Of Conn. Promotes Fraternal Benefits
The Grand Lodge of Conn. emphasizes A O U W benefits founded in 1868 and offers member only insured certificates at competitive rates. Membership is praised as an asset for eligible men with contact details at 763 Chapel St New Haven Conn Liberty 2128-2 for rates and requirements.
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Grand Lodge of Conn
Grand Lodge
Ruth Equals Mark of Ed Williamson in Homers
Demon statisticians concluded Ruth matched a four homer feat last three days once, a record set by Ed Williamson of the Chicago Colts in 1884. Williamson hit four homers in three games from June 21 to June 26 1884 and totaled twenty seven homers that season, a mark Ruth broke last year.
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Ed Williamson
Chicago Colts
Williamson
Ed Buffington
Boston
Jim Whitney
Charlie Radbourne
Providence
Lajoie Offered Syracuse IL Manager Post
Napoleon Lajoie as a possible manager for the Syracuse IL team surfaces amid his storied 21 year baseball career. Once the era’s top hitter and a graceful fielder, he remains a leading figure in early 20th century American sport. The same column notes top golf figures including Vardon and Ray preparing for the national open and highlights heavyweights Fulton and Dempsey in upcoming discussions. Amherst College names A L Staufft captain for next season after a strong track showing and a third place finish in the New England meet.
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Syracuse
Lajoie
Harry Vardon
Ted Ray
England
Chick
Inverness Club
Toledo
P. Jermain
Amherst
Mass
Amherst College
A. L. Staufft
New England
Boston
Evans Prepares For Toledo Golf Meeting
Fulton may face Dempsey first as leaders in the Chick Evans race. The text notes Dempsey in Toledo in August and Fred Fulton among the prominent contenders, with Dempsey having previously defeated Fulton.
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Toledo
Fulton
Dempsey
Chick Evans
Jack Dempsey
Crown
Fred Fulton
All the Great
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