Gene Tunney Knocks Out Gibbons in Twelfth Round
New York June 6 Gene Tunney American heavyweight champion knocked out Tom Gibbons in the twelfth round of an eighteen round bout at the Polo Grounds before a 50 900 crowd. Tunney dominated early with sharp jabs and aggression as Gibbons tired after a prolonged battle.
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Kaufman Team Downs Woodrum In Retail League Game
Kaufman pitchers dominated Woodrum as the Kaufman team won 10 to 7 in a Retail League matchup. Bullington pitched strongly, Gates and Love led Kaufman with multiple hits, while Woodrum’s Batering and Fisher contributed for D. Woodrum.
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Handsome Gene and the Quiet Fighter Image
Fay Murray profiles Gene Tunney noting his unfighter look and intelligent eyes. The piece compares Tunney to Earl Thomson and references dreams of challenging Sullivan and Dempsey, while contrasting Corbett’s and Tunney’s gentlemanly poise with the era’s brutal image.
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Tunney Gibbons Fight Round by Round Tale of the Tape
The report details Round One through Round Eight of the Tunney versus Gibbons bout. Both boxers exchange jabs and body shots with Tunney gaining early advantage, while Gibbons rallies in later rounds and sustains eye and chin impacts. The narrative shows sustained close combat, flurries, and Tunney edging ahead in several rounds.
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Elks edge Powermen in close park battle
In Armor Park the Elks defeated Wheat Crcutt and the Powermen 7 to 8 to stretch their winning streak to seven with a tense game. Key plays featured Thomas with a home run and a pivotal hit by Orcutt, while Harler and Don Mogan pitched strongly for Oil Service.
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Flagstead's Blow Wins for Red Sox
Boston wins over Cleveland 4 to 3 as Pinon hitter Plagatend delivers a ninth inning single driving in two and enabling Boston to take the fret game of the Western invasion. Benny Kars homered and helped push the Yankees ahead in the early innings.
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Giants Take Two From Cardinals in June Thriller
New York Giants defeated St. Louis 11 to 5 as catcher Frank Snyder drove in six runs on two hits with runners on. Cardinals pitcher Charles Kehr departed after a sixth inning ankle injury from a batted ball, with a preliminary check indicating a possible fracture.
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Quaker Hurler Wins Own Game With Timely Hit
Clarence Mitchell of Philadelphia won his own game with a single in the 11th inning for a 6 to 5 victory over the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Wrightstone’s sixth inning homer tied the score as Philadelphia rallied, getting relief from Mitchell who also pitched.
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Athletics capture free hitting game
Philadelphia defeated Detroit 8 to something in a free hitting contest. Groves pitched well until a rough ninth inning led to his removal. Woodall argued balls and strikes and was ejected by umpire Ormaby. Simmons extended his hitting streak to at least three games with a hit in the latest game.
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Ansted Greys to Open Series With Killarney
Ansted Greys travel to Killarney for a two game set this weekend in a historic first meeting between the teams. Pitchers Temmy Wall and hefty Keasler will start for the Greys, with Pappy Brege of Marshall College joining as a key addition to the lineup.
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Loss of Rogers Shakes Senators Ahead of Logan Contest
The Senators lose interim star Toots Rogers to a badly sprained ankle in a Hinaston practice, sidelining him two weeks or more. Powell relies on Tosd Taurman to anchor the infield against Logan, as John Goodwin and Kirk Heatwole lead the attack. Logan fans travel with four hundred expected to attend.
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Senators Nip White Sox 5-3 In Washington Battle
Washington edged Chicago 5 to 3 as Cvengros faltered in the seventh allowing four runs after a tight start. Marberry bailed Coveleskie in the eighth to halt a Chicago rally as Crouse Swine and Ruel contributed for the Senators.
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Home runs carry Humphreys to 5 4 win over Boyd
In a West Side church league game Humphreys toppled Boyd 5 4 as R Tully and White hit second inning homers driving in Thumin. Fenull pitched well for Humphreys allowing five hits while Bradley and Kiser worked for Boyd.
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Heat Hampers Shocker on Hill in St. Louis
June 5 New York Yankees take the first game of a series from St Louis 15 to 7 as four home runs fuel the scoring. Willfania belts two for the Browns raising his season total to 12. Wanninger and Gehring homer for the Yankees. Urban Shocker tires in heat and is relieved by Hoyt in the eighth inning.
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Luque Tops Benton In Long Mound Pitcher Duel
Luque defeated Benton in a ten inning game with a one to zero victory in Cincinnati. Luque struck out ten, allowed three hits, and drove in the winning run with a double by Pinault after Roush and Walker were on base in the 10th. International League results listed include Baltimore 4 2, Jersey City 6 Syracuse 3, Toronto 3 Buffalo 7, Rochester 3.
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Pari Mutuel Bets Declared Legal In Louisiana Ruling
New Orleans June 6 The pari mutuel betting system used at Donaldsonville La fair grounds was ruled legal under Louisiana law by District Judge Samuel Leblanc. The decision notes potential adoption at local tracks if approved. Southern Association scores list Chattanooga Atlanta Nashville Birmingham Memphis New Orleans Little Rock Mobile.
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