ATHLETIC NOTES TOUCH US OLYMPIC DREAMS AND LOCAL BATTLES
National championships hint at a looming US team for Amsterdam 1928. Sax Tranpison and Murray Hulbert discuss future strength. Ben Hines wins Butler auto classic, while Titusville Independents seek Verne Group to shore up pitching. Local reports note Oxford Cambridge practice and planned track meet at Cambridge with Yale Harvard, plus looming hopes for Frange and Meadville machinery game week.
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Walker Must Defend Welterweight Title on Thursday
New York reports that Mickey Walker, the world welterweight champion, has been ratified by the New York State Boxing Commission to defend his title against California challenger Dave Shade. Jack Doyle, California promoter, has made the only bid for the bout.
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Honest Dealing and Highest Prices for Rags and Metals
Call Mr. Hy Weiss for top prices on rags paper ire copper and brass. New Bell phone listing at the Wrench Factory location.
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Helen Wills Aims For Peak Court Season In 1920s Era
New York July 7 Helen Wills, national tennis champion, begins eastern season in Boston and trains at Forest Hills. She plays male competition at West Side Tennis Club and reports strong form and pace. Wills eyes a possible match with Suzanne Lenglen, notes Mrs. Mallory’s continued strength, and predicts a tough U S effort in the upcoming Wightman Cup with Kathlene McKane cited among top players.
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Baseball and boxing notes from recent scores and bouts
Yesterday's scoreboard highlights Boston College pitcher Vargas silences Franklyn Robins as Braves prevail 8 to 4. Indians sweep White Sox 3 to 1 and 4 to 3. Phillies topple Giants 10 to 4 in game two after a 6–0 win by New York. Mike Ballerino defends junior lightweight title in 16 rounds against Pepper Martin, while Eddie Wagner trips Charley Rosen in a 10 round New York bout. Paul Boyle and William Harmon top welterweight contenders with a ten round clash in New York tonight.
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Boston boxer offered championship claim case in Boston Post report
United Press reports in New York that promoter Jack Kearns offered to transfer Dempsey's heavyweight title to Boston heavyweight Jin Maloney if he joined Kearns stable. Poitier's manager challenges move in court while Teddy Hayes negotiates. Cunningham alleges Kearns fueled a staged setup for a Dempsey farewell bout.
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National League Yesterday's Results Reported
Yesterday’s National League results include New York defeating Philadelphia 6 to 0. Also Brooklyn edged Philadelphia in a 10 to 8 game against New York and Boston. No other games listed.
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American League Today’s Games
The schedule lists five AL games with Washington at Chicago, Philadelphia at Cleveland, New York at St. Louis, and Boston at Detroit. Each matchup features notable league teams in midseason action.
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Donovan Joins Bristol Club in Southern Loop
Brisk infielder "Bricky" Donovan from Kane signs with Bristol of the Appalachian League for the coming season. Former Corry player Virg Clark leaves Mt Teewett circuit to join a southern club, while Donovan’s Kane form improves. Betty King and Rebecca Mace Kensie travel to Chautauqua North Carolina for summer school.
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Erie Team to Play City Next Tuesday Evening
Will Shields supervising industrial recreation announced the Erie tossers cannot appear on the Journal courts tonight but will arrive to play the Corry horseshoe fingers next Tuesday evening. A five man squad will be sent to meet them. Classified ads offer rooms and roomers.
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Kurtz Tossers Lead National Loop in Four-Way Tie
Kurtz Tossers top the National League with Finucane's 36 point night delivering a 39 to 0 victory. The win keeps Kurtz alone in first as four teams race for second, with Raymond Office and Standard Auto among those contending after another round of delayed and resumed matches.
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Close Your Eyes Kinney and Laugh This One Off
The report, though garbled, notes Kinney or a namesake achieving a high score at a local cycling or footrace event held during a picnic Saturday. A defender complains about the spore not being good, while a trainer ends the event with a guitar activity and a butterfly flyer.
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Freeman and Hybert Promise Great Fight in Erie
Freeman and Hybert promote a Friday night boxing card in Erie with promises of a great fight. Anticipated bouts include Pryemany and Hyters in a welterweight clash amid weigh-ins around 147 pounds. Other matches feature Ducaile Free ipan’s reputation and a nine-round bout for Hybert. The card opens at 8:90 with three six-round bouts and activity expected throughout the event.
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Fans Clamor for Pirate Sweep in Gridlock Era
Local readers rally for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a heated sports push amid chaotic talk of internet noise and a dominant Giants series led by J. J McGraw in New York.
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Pirates Aim For Clean Sweep In Crucial Series
Pirates fans anticipate a decisive series against the New York Giants as Pittsburgh seeks a wipeout to boost hopes for a World Series run. The lineup, pitching staff, and hitting power are praised as among the strongest ever seen, with manager McKechnie leveraging Clarke to guide the squad.
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