Schmeling Stribling Title Fight Prompts Debate and Capsule History
A column argues the July Cleveland bout should be remembered and notes past champions from Sullivan to Tunney. It credits Schmeling and Stribling with high conditioning if Schmeling wins, while critiquing past champions for poor training. The piece includes a capsule history of title losses and hints at broader sports league financial matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Schmeling-Young
Cleveland
John L. Sullivan
Jim Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Jeffries
Wille
Schmeling
John L. Gullivan
John 4. Sullivan
Corbett
James J. Corbett
Fitzcommons
Fitzsimons
Feffries
James
Mamvin Hart
Burns
Tommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Williard
Dempsey
Jack Hempsey
Hen Tunney
James Joseph Tunnexy
Max Schmeling
Martin Believes Stark In First Chapter With Locals Trailing
Veteran hurler Joe Martin, nicknamed Speed, shut down the Fairmont Gems after a slow start, guiding Charleston to a 4-4 tie in 10 innings at Kanawha Park. Gene Byrd delivered a decisive triple in the tenth to drive home the winning run as Charleston rallied from a 3-0 deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Stark
Charleston
Byrd
the Gazette
Joe Martin
Kanawha Park
Fairmont Black Diamonds
Joe
Speed
Gacar Stark
Benatora
Senators
Middle Atlantic
Lassen Damron
Lasses
Vernon Mackey
Eddie Zupantic
Gene Byrd
Buck Dunkle
Gordon
Joe Longnecker
Clements
Lolas
Longnecker
Mackey
Arley Crow
Crow
Zapancie
Rube Zeilers
Grow
Zupancic
Dunkle
Gane Byrd
Jimmy Walsh
Duinkle
Burd
Bealtes
Diamonds
Fairmont
Rhore Clements
Dra
Zupanete
Ripp
Zeiters
Crist
Balta
Zeltere
Zelter
Ping
Robin
Ad Farley
Kanawne Park
Fairmont Gems
Cumberland
Scottdale
Beckley
Demons
Joe Speed Martin
Teller
Playboy
Gems
Johnson
Hoblitzell
Cardinals
Charley Hor
Dick Montague
Poys
Montague II
University of Michigan
Golf Ball Vote In Charleston Gazette Poll Divides Golfers
The Charleston Gazette conducts a nationwide poll on the new size golf ball. Players like Javins and Lever report mixed effects on drive and putt while noting wind and course conditions. The paper will collect votes over several days and submit results to the USGA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
the Gazette
Javing
United States Golf Association
The
Gazette
Soncensis
Charleston Gazette
Hale Street
U. 8
Big Fellow Gives Ball Merry Ride at Western Open Golf
Wilmington’s Ed Dudley captured the Western Open by four strokes at Miami Valley, posting 89 70 70 71 for a 72 hole total of 284. Walter Hagen finished second at 288 with Gene Sarazen and Jack Collins tied for third. Amateur leader Johnny Fischer from Michigan posted 204. Other notable scores include Julius Ackerblobm 385 and Mortie Dutra 287.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jami Valley Club
Dayton
Ed Dudley
Wilmington
Del
Dudley
Miami Valley Golf Club Fairways
Walter Hagen
Tretroit
Pirdies
Gene Sarazen
New York
Bob MacDonald
Chicago Golf Teader
Mortie Dury
Long, Beach
Cal
George von Elm
Detroit
Fischer
Jonny Fischer
University of Michigan
Cincinnati
Delh
Hagen
Gene Saraven
Jack Collins
Oh!t
Clin. Dutra
Los Angeles
Julius Ackerblogm
Little Rock
Ark
Bol MacDonald
Mortis Dutra
Long Beach
Calif
George von bin
Hot Springs
Clem Wlechman
Portsmouth
Oxlo
Densmore
Shute
Hudson
Ohio
Johnny Javins Opposes New Pellet Proposal
Kanawha county golf figure Johnny Javins of Edgewood Country Club joins other local leaders in voicing opposition to a proposed pellet initiative. The group argues potential environmental and health risks warrant reconsideration by county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Javins
Kanawha County
Edgewood Country Club
Beckley Streak Falls to Hagerstown in Opener
Hagerstown defeated Beckley 14 to 5 to snap Beckley’s win streak. In a seventh inning rally the Hubs pulled ahead, scoring five in the third after a three run Beckley first. Pitches and errors plagued Beckley as Williams and teammates produced 14 hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Beckley
Black Knights
Black Knight
Rhe ‘Hageratown
Goodman Cops Trans-Mississippi Golf Title
In Minneapolis on June 30 Johnny Goodman of Omaha captured the Trans-Mississippi golf championship by defeating Laster Bolstad of St Paul five and four in the 76 hole match. The Nebraska youth regained the title he won in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Johnny Goxjman
Omaha
Laster Bolstad
St. Paul
Nebraska
Mate Is Victorious by Nose in $50,000 American Derby
Mate, the Preakness winner, edged Pittsburgher by a nose to win the $50,000 American Derby at Washington Park before 40,000 fans. The chestnut 3-year-old carried 124 pounds and finished the mile and a quarter in 2:04 1-5, tying the track record. Fittsburgher, Joey Bibb, and Morpheus shared the purse among top runners, with Sun Meadow fading after a rough start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
WaAskineTox Park
Chicago
Morpheus
Mate
Montanaro
Bostwick
Fittsburgher
Joey Bibb
Theodore
Mueller
Kentucky
E. van Meter
San Mateo
Callep Iainst
Sun Meadow
Howdy Nixth
Canego
Knight’s Call
Ladder
Moorhead winner of Blind Bogey at Kanawha Country Club
Moorhead tops 75-player Blind Bogey tourney with 80 for 18 holes at Kanawka Country Club. Closest challengers Herscher and Pierson shot 82. Bennett won 12 golf balls in the bogey draw. Congleton and many others won balls or scores listed with goers and participant names. Michigan American Association standings and related results noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bf
Moorhead
Kanawka Country Club
George Herscher
Herman Pierson
Philip EB
Bennett
J.D. Congleton
Crane
M. G. Geiger
S. Bock
A. W. Wiley
T. J. Robapu
Daniel Matthews
W. F. Ficklen
R. M. Simmonds
John A. Parssons
Duncan Bruce
M. M. Moorehead
F. B. Lamb
John H. McKeever
Quin Morton
W. K. Hanna
George C. Welmer
B.A. Herscher
Joan A. Parsons
George S. Hercher
G. J. Fierson
Bock
J. D. Congleston
W.S. White
C.3. Dunn
H.C. Holden
E. Nethken
V. Johnson
H. D. Everett
Co. L. Meneger
Parsons Will Meet Manley In Semi Final
OWEN BARTLEY promotes a local boxing card at Kanawha City featuring Kid Allen versus Bobby Grant for Charleston middleweight honors, a peak crowd draw. Russ Parsons of New River State College will face Billy Manley in a eight-round semi final after Manley’s recent upset win. other six-round bouts include Smith vs Bowser, Shannon vs Okun, and Mave vs Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Bartley
Kanawha City
Holly
Kid) Allen
Bobby Grant
Charleston
Bartley
Grant
Allen
Bobby
Houte
Paseeg Allen
Lonnia Bowden
Huntington
Eddie Dempsey
Philadelphia
Manley
Parsons
Russ Parsons
New River State College
Billy Manley
Cherrestos
Mickey Shannon
Okey Mave Sets
Bobby Powell
Portsmouth
Tigermen Clash In Monday Bout At New Arena
John Tesek, a world famous Tigerman, meets Harry Memos, the huge Boston Green, in Charleston in a main event at the new Terminal Areas Monday night. If rained out, it moves to the Armory. The two hour time limit match uses best two of three falls to determine the winner. Marion Mynster faces George Stero in a light heavy challenge as Reel Leader’s all star mat program opens in Washington steer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tesek
Charleston
Harry Memos
Armory
Pesek
Nebraske i
Chariveton
Posek
Mamos
Marion Mynsters
Charleston Light Heavy
George Stero
Buffetc
Washington
Marmet Bowl To Ward Team 3-2 In Exhibition Game
The Seller's Creek Colliery of Ward defeated Marmet 4-3 in an 8 inning practice game at Armor Park. Lefty Toler pitched for Ward, preparing for a doubleheader. Ward plans to play Goal Fork Sunday at noon and seeks teams for scheduling with manager V Vanderburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Seller's Creek
Ward den
Fox Dry Cleaners
Lefty Toler
Armor Park
Mariner
Vandenburg
Pat Maloney
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Bill
Knight
M. A
Middle Atlantis League
Barney Darfinger
Fairmont Black Disquands
Salérica
Sre
Frank Hnight
Javins
Dick Richardson
Kanawha Country Chit
Edgewood
Big Fellow
Charley Fischer
Newark
Charleroi
Wheeling Boogies
Governors
Query
Slough
Ira Merritt
Rhe
Wheeling
Mellitt
Hemsley
Stokes
Hickey
God
Johnstown
Altoona Engineers
Zdrodawski
Johnnies
Galenouse
Slasman
RHE Altooria
Jonnatown
Lax
Dulng
Brown
Zdrodowski
Grlenouse
Copper
Elret
Scottdale Rae Teivey
Witte
Vase Breconat
Spencel
Clarksburg
Scottdale Eseas
Bryant
Smith
Lea
Bruck
Pittsburgher
By Charles Dunkley
Kanawha Club
American Association Minneapolic
Chambus
Kansas City
Doulaville
Alwatkee
Bailanupolis
Toledo
Tigermen
Fox Cleaners
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