Chicago to Host Dempsey Tunney Title Fight
Chicago officials with Tex Rickard announce plans to bring the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight title bout to Soldiers Field. Illinois Boxing Commission to consider Getz license. expected gate around $2,000,000 and seating for up to 180000. Dempsey asked postponement due to wife’s illness. Rickard to meet in New York before finalizing arrangements.
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Old timer says he could stop Babe’s hitting
A veteran pitcher argues Babe Ruth would struggle against him, recalling the old days of Bobby Mitchell and Miller. He cites era differences, glove design, and pitching styles, claiming Ruth would have trouble hitting home runs against tougher, faster pitches and the modern game.
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Baseball Standings and Results Across National League
A cluttered score summary shows standings with teams like Pittsburgh St Louis New York and Philadelphia, plus yesterday results Boston 4 Pittsburgh 1 Chicago 6 Philadelphia 5 Brooklyn 2 Cincinnati 1 and today’s games listed including Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati and other league notes. News also mentions boxing coverage with Dempsey Tunney fight logistics and regional broadcast limits, plus pacer talk for a heavyweight bout.
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Giants Rally Under Hornsby Leadership
United Press reports on the Giants rallying behind manager Hornsby as the club rides a surge in the pennant race. The piece credits Hornsby with revitalizing the team and notes growing chatter that his leadership has sparked a major turnaround in performance and morale.
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Baptists Overcome Nine in Scattered Weekend Meeting
The Baptists won over United Brethren in a Northside Sunday game as part of a school senate event. The match featured Meredinh and Howard Chases from the Baptists, with United Brethren players including Shit pot and Reale as part of the contest.
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Washington to Pay Johnson Honor Today
Johnson will be celebrated at Hilton Park in a testimonial day honoring Waller Johnson. Senators manager and fans recall his rookie mound debut in 1907 against Detroit as officials plan early events and a tribute including singing Auld Lang Syne.
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Watching Baseballs Big Five Perform
The piece recounts a game featuring the Indiana team against the Yankees where Gehtie and Ruth made key hits. It recalls past stars Speaker and Cobb, their averages, and notes a statue commemorating a park founder. It mentions President Johnson, Herbert Hout, and Walter Johnson in relation to baseball history and controversies.
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Pipe Joy and Prince Albert Tobacco Ad Spark Enthusiasm
The copy promotes Prince Albert tobacco as a joyous pipe experience. It emphasizes opening the red tin to release a fragrant aroma and immediate appeal, claiming readers will like the tobacco instantly and with growing certainty after tasting the smoke.
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Cubs Regain First Place as Pirates Lose
Baseball recap: Cubs move to first in the National League as Pirates stumble. Vic Aldridge falters for Pittsburgh, while Bar Webb drives in key runs for Chicago. Giants and Giants hitters pace New York as Brooklyn edges Cincinnati. Yankees win noted in six innings. Cleveland trailing.
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