Cleveland Tellings Add Hoover Stars for Canton Series
The Cleveland Tellings sign five Hoover players Ray Evans Frank Gugli Hildebrand Carts and Storch as they shift to Cleveland for Sunday plans and a Canton Massillon nine game slate. Massillon leads 2 0 with high hopes for a third meeting while Canton pushes to finish the new park and host a Massillon clash.
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Storch
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Gugli
Storchpect
National Federaton
Akron Akronites Hit Home Runs In Doubleheader
Akron's Kolp led a two game set with a homer in each contest against Syracuse. Oseley pitched well, limiting the Senators to eight hits as Akron collected 32 hits on the day. Kolp, a North Canton native, committed four errors in the first game but contributed five assists and two runs in the field across the doubleheader.
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American tennis stars win tickets to Wimbledon finals
William M. Inson is named American national champion and Joins E Patterson as singles favorite at Wimbledon. The Johnson and Tilden doubles team is favored, with last week's London matches drawing immense crowds and resale prices reaching 150 dollars. Authorities anticipate up to a quarter million spectators for the championships.
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William M. Inson
Cham 1
Iai E. Patterson
Wimbledon
Jinson
William T. Tilden
Johnson
Patterson
Perry Matches Ahead For National Rifle Events
Riflemen of Canton recently wed their new range near Osnabrück and prepare for invasion of Camp Perry where national matches will be staged in August. Matches aim to decide national championships in rifle and pistol for individuals and teams while promoting shooting. Teams from Army Navy Marines academies and civilians will compete, with former service members on civilian squads. Civilians should contact their state adjutant generals and individuals the executive officer in Washington.
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Cide
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Navy
Marines
Washington
Indians Lose Slender Lead in Tight American League Race
Indians' hold on first place slips as the Yankees surge. A nine to ten score in a tense match leaves Ohioans just short of a comeback win with a late run driving the outcome.
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Ly. Yanks
Indians
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Ohioans
Baseball Scoreboard Highlights and Bethlehem Steel Soccer Loss
The recap shows multiple MLB innings with Cleveland and Boston strong in runs and fielding. Key names include Speaker Johnston Evans Jamieson and Morton. It notes a late shift as Bethlehem Steel soccer team loses its bid to Robin's Drydock in Brooklyn after six years of wins.
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Chapman, Sa
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Myers
Ees
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Pennock
Karr
Russell
Bagby
Bethlehem Steel Company
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Drydoc
Brooklyn
Former Stark-co Player Excels in International League Outfield
Doney Donelson, once with Stark-co, continues as a standout outfielder for Syracuse in the International League after a 1919 stint with Buffalo. He is lauded for defense and sits at .275 over 178 at bats in 48 games with 29 runs. Latest IL leaders include Thorpe of Akron at .353 in 41 games and Jackson of Baltimore at .401 in 51 games.
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Akron
Jacobson
Baltimore
Postponed Canton Lee Series Likely Next Sunday
Bad weather forced a postponement of the first game in a 7 game independent series between Crystal Parks and the Noakers at Cook park. Teams did not dress due to foul conditions and plan to resume next Sunday with hard practices this week. The Noakers may play Wooster Saturday afternoon.
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Syracuse Blocks Middies Claim
Syracuse defeats Cornell Pennsylvania and Columbia to surge to top of season rowing, leaving Navy deadlocked with Syracuse for first honors and suggesting a shared national title for the year's premier crews.
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English Horses Lose At Paris Grand National
The Paris Auteuil Grand National steeplechase Sunday was won by Coq Gaulois with Heros XII second Troytown third and Poethlyn fourth. Stakes total 150000 francs and about 70000 spectators attended. English horses were heavily wagered on though the field backed the winner. About 20000000 francs were bet on the race.
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Offer Skelly Job At Syracuse
Akron June 21 Charles Skelly promoter of International league baseball in Akron and organizer of the team led by Mer Hoblitzer said he may dispose of his Akron interests and move to Syracuse where he has been asked to help lift the Stars from last place in the pennant race. Landgraff owner of Syracuse tried to sign Nap Lajoie to manage on his club’s Akron trip. Johnny Enzmann former Indian hurler is a prior Stars leader this season. Shelley has been asked by Landgraff to negotiate for Honus Wagner to lead Syracuse.
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Charles Skelley
International League Baseball
Mer. Hoblitzer
Syracuse
Stars
Landgraff
Cleveland
Nap Lajoie
Johnny Enzmann
Dempsey Miske Discuss Labor Day Box Match
Representatives of Jack Dempsey and Billy Miske in Chicago discussed a St. Paul Labor Day boxing match. Dempsey’s end of the purse was offered at 50 000 with Dempsey’s manager Jack Kearns seeking 50 percent of receipts as guaranteed.
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Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Larney Lichenstein
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Jack Reddy
Miske
Lichenstein
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Beecher and Delaney Linked for Legion Show Main Bout
Jimmy Dunn signs Willie Beecher and Cal Delaney for the ten round main bout at the American Legion event in Beechor Boxers boxed July 5 in Beech er Mansfield. Tommy Gavian to face Kid Karpinski in the semi windup with three other bouts to be arranged.
Greatest Fighter Les Darcy Voted In After Teen Years
A reader argues Les Darcy is the world’s greatest fighter, recounting his early career feats at ages 18 in 1913 Australia. He notes wins over Mick King Eddie McGoorty Billy Murray Fred Dyer Jimmy Clabby Jeff Smith and more, urging a vote for Darcy as fistic art’s top exponent. The letter also mentions Gunboat Smith’s defeat in Frisco to Lee Anderson Smith and a Twain quote on prudence.
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Bill Hanan
West Maitland
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Fred Dyer
Jimmy Clabby
Jeff Smith
Robert Emmet
Corcoran Shows Versatility In Norfolk Baseball
Bunny Corcoran of Georgetown WU, a standout football star for the Canton Bulldogs last fall, now plays third base for the Norfolk Virginia State League team. The eastern ace previously pitched for Portland Maine and aims to return to football with the Bulldogs, while also being skilled in basketball.
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Georgetown
Bulldogs
Canton
Norfolk
Corcoran
Portland
Intercollegiate golf championship pairs 48 players on Long Island
Forty eight golfers from nine colleges are paired for the start of the annual intercollegiate championship on Long Island. The first two days cover 72 holes of team play, with the final 36 holes serving as the individual qualifier. About 60 players will begin the individual title run Wednesday.
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New York
Long Island
Akron Eyes National Bait Casting Contest In Gorge Plan
Akron sportsmen, with support from N. O. T. officials who own the gorge near Akron, aim to bring a national bait casting contest to the city within the next year or two. Traction men will construct platforms and related equipment in the Cuyahoga river gorge to host the event.
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Cuyahoga
National Horseshoe Championship Fields Big Entry List
Akron hosts the national horseshoe pitching contest and already has over 150 entrants for the August week. Participants hail from Kansas City and New York City and organizers may extend the tournament if entries keep growing. Bobby Robinson’s Brooklyn team looks strong this season as the Dodgers aim to prove pennant contenders beyond the Giants and Yankees. Michigan expects winter sports including skating skiing and snowshoeing next season.
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New York City
Bobby Robinson
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Levinsky to meet Carpentier next fall in title bout
Cleveland plans a fall to feature Battling Levinsky United States light heavyweight champion against European heavyweight Georges Carpentier with venue undecided. The June 21 article notes Levinsky will appear in a 10 round event at League Park next Saturday against Sergt. Ray Smith to satisfy local fans and showcase the rising heavyweights including Bill Brennan of Chicago and Ole Anderson in co features.
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Battling Levinsky
United States
Georges Carpentier
Bill Brennan
Chicago
Brennan
Ole Anderson
Kenny Wins State Amateur Golf Championship at Sunset Club
Christian Kenny of Sunset Hill Country Club in St. Louis beat Richard Bockenkamp of Midland Valley Country Club 4-2 in the 86 hole final. The victory grants Kenny permanent possession of the Lambert Cup as he wins the championship for the third time.
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Richard Bockenkamp
Midland Valley Country Club
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Baseball Schedule Features City Matchups
Men play a packed slate with Cincinnati visiting Philadelphia and Pittsburgh facing Brooklyn. Chicago travels to New York, and St Louis meets Boston in the marquee games of the midweek stretch.
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Britton-Eastern Rival Clash on Soft Pace Schedule
Boxing cards set with Jack Britton defending his welterweight title against Eddie Shevlin in Portland Maine on Tuesday night. Michael O’Dowd meets Rattling Ortega in Portland Oregon ten rounds. Various bouts include Billy Ryan vs Otto Welch in Cincinnati and Harry Greb facing Johnny Howard in Pittsburgh among others.
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Britten
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Wortland
Canton
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Rattling Ortega
Portland
Ore
Billy Ryan
Ofte
Ulmer Hogan
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Renny Leonard
Bill Brennan
Bartley Madden
Denver
Harry Greb
Johnny Howard
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Clay Turner
Larry Williams
Jersey City
Delaney Va
Jimmy Hanlon
Prince Loree Delays Pacing Debut At Stark County Fair
Harness racing fans were told Prince Loree won’t debut as a pacer this season at Stark County Fairgrounds. Owner Capt David Shaw and trainer-driver Mike McDevitt postponed his first pacing start, with expectations for a North Randall opening. As a trotter he won notable $10,000 stakes including the Transylvania in 1919.
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Stark Co Fairgrounds
David Shaw
Cleveland
Loree
Canton Association
Mike McDevitt
North Randall
Bad yachting weather delays Shamrock IV race
Muggy conditions and choppy water at Sandy Hook threaten to keep the Shamrock IV and the rival 2 meter Shamrock inside the horseshoe harbor. Both boats stayed ready to resume racing if the weather improves.
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Horseshoe Harbor
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Big Leagues Hit One Third Mark Of The Season
Henry L Parrede notes a cautious early pace as the 16 major clubs near one third of the schedule. Reds lead the National League with three wins in four. Cubs rise helped by Vaughn. Yankees and Indians pace the American League with strong hitting and steady marks.
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United Press Sports Baditor
Big Jim’ Vaughn
Cit Apnoea Cubs
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St. Louis
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Ejreult
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Ruth Leads Oldtimers in Homer Blast at Polo Grounds
The encounter features Babe Ruth belting his seventh home run off Dutch Leonard at the Polo Grounds. Michael Angelo Donlin praises Ruth’s power while recalling past greats Lajoie Delehanty Warner and others. Donlin also comments on Cobb’s form and the impact of hot weather on batting rhythm.
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Ruth
Polo Grounds
Michael Angelo Donlin
Donlin
Dutch Leonard
Lajoie
Delehanty
Warner
Babe
Cobb
Play deciding match sets handball title at Y M C A
Stark co's doubles final to be staged late Monday afternoon at the Y M C A. Weiwell Buckwalter face Renner Strang after both duos won three matches to reach the medal round in the 13 team tournament.
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