Dempsey Still Tiger of the Ring Ahead of Labor Day Fight
Champion Jack Dempsey trains in Benton Harbor Michigan for a Labor Day bout with Billy Miske. He maintains sharp condition, weighing 187 to 190 pounds, and works daily with sparring partners Tate and Gans. Dempsey describes himself as tougher with age and eyes possibly not as quick, while eagerly facing contenders and polishing his punch power.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Dempsey
Jess Willard
New York
Toledo
Miske
Philadelphia
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Charley White
Benny Lesnard
Michigan Sands
Bill Tate
Joe Gans
Ben Smith
Ben
Ball Park
Ire Berstein
Sal
Tate
Gans
Harry Greb
Marty Farrel
Willard
Bob Dorman
Jack
Panama
de Gans
Jrck
Costly Honeymoon Forces Bout Cancellations
AERNON Jimmy Bronson, manager of Bob Martin, cancels several heavyweight bouts for A.EK. F. champion while the fighter is on his honeymoon.
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Aernon
Jimmy Bronson
Bob Martin
A. EK. F
Dirty Ring Tricks Draw Fire From Donahue On Boxing Fair Play
Former lightweight Harry Donahue argues against foul play in boxing. He cites Johnny Kilbane and Sky McFarland as examples of skilled fighters whose clever moves bordered on dirty, noting trips and finger stabs as harmful tactics that damage the sport and the fighter.
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Harry Donahue
Johnny Kilbane
Sky McFarland
Kilbane
MacFarland
Santel Plans Japan Trip Then Farming Career
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28 Ad Santel the San Francisco wrestler who lately lost to Jim Londos claims the light heavyweight world title. He plans to sail for Japan September 17 and on his return says he will give up wrestling and become a farmer.
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San Francisco
Ad Santel
Jim Londas
Japan
Dempsey Delegates Ring Talk to Kearns Ahead of Miske Fight
Dempsey rejects responsibility for match details saying Jack Kearns runs the corporation and signs all. He doubts Miske’s improvement since their last meeting and declares Billy in great condition, hoping for a fierce battle and a win.
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Dempsey
Miske
Jack Kearns
Billy
Family baseball hits Ottawa summer in twilight games
Twilight baseball in Canada draws large family crowds this summer with many games turning into family affairs and casual outings.
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Family Baseball
Toronto
Twilight Baseball
Canada
Tunney Defends Boxers Against Hasty Prospects
The fighter Gene Tunney replies to critics of young heavyweight hopefuls. He argues stacking a novice against seasoned champions is foolish and unnecessary, noting boxing is a profession and business. Dallas club in the Texas league reportedly earned over 50 thousand dollars this summer amid strong circuit gains.
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Gene Tunney
Dallas
National League A weather disrupted games recap
Rain affected multiple NL A games with delays and two called off. Cincinnati, New York, St. Louis and Philadelphia atrribute tentative scores as players Hiller Allen Benton Smith and Dilhoefer figure in the box. Gates in Detroit Washington Philadelphia Cleveland postponed due to rain.
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New York
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S. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago Shea
Peter Tee
Cleveland
St. Louis Ae
Washington Ae
Detroit
Hiller
Allen
Benton Smith
Chicago
Washington
New York Scout Faces Vision Loss While Scouting Talent
New York Yankees’ scout Bob Connery nears blindness from long hours seeking minor league talent. The minor leagues are described as filled with former big league stars slipping from form.
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New York
Bob Connery
New York Yankees
Olympic Faces in Bronze by Dr. McKenzie
London shows four bronze masks by Dr. Tait McKenzie depicting fatigue in American athletes. The Pennsylvania professor and sculptor focuses on male athletic form, praising the athletic build and motion, likening it to classical Greek studies.
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Don
Tait McKenzie
University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Mckenzie
London
McKenzie
Pennsylvania
Olympic Games Come to Antwerp WorldStage
Antwerp hosts the seventh Olympiad with over 3,000 athletes from many nations. The American team stays in dormitory-equipped schools. Antwerp’s stadium impresses with 10,250 seats, a 400 meter track, and elaborate facilities for athletes, press, and spectators. The city glows with flags, grand arches, and pageants as Belgium enforces Prohibition while champagne retails at eight dollars a quart.
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Europe
India
Canada
South Africa
Germany
Russia
de Kxevser
Brussels
Sweden
London
Kiel
Belgium
Leading Batters In Five Leagues
The list names top hitters including Sister and St Louis Speaker from Cleveland with .894 and .880 averages. Ruth of New York posts .876, Rice of Washington .348, Hendryx of Boston .340, Cobb of Detroit .822, and Witt of Philadelphia are shown amid fragmented data.
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Cleveland
Jackson
Chicago
Ruth
New York
Rice
Washington
Hendryx
Boston
Cobb
Detroit
Witt
Philadelphia
Hornsby
Hartley
Columbus
Hast
Wichita
Harper
Little Rock
Bogart
Joplin
Carroll
Memphis
Nicholson
Pittsburgh
Hargrave
St. Paul
Hayres
Wickland
Toledo
Shestak
St. Joseph
Ellis
Birmingham
Roush
Cincinnati
Rondeau
Minneapolis
Pitt
Oklahoma City
Burke
Nashville
Young
Food
Kansas City
Lelivelt
Omaha
Sewell
New Orleans
Konetchy
Brooklyn
Reheg
Indianapolis
Crouch
Sioux City
Tutwehler
Mobile
Hollacher
Tincup
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