Olympic Tani Of Europe and American Olympic Team Notes
The American Olympic team is preparing for Amsterdam with 68 athletes, many making their first Olympiad voyage. Reports note hopes for track and field success, rowing, boxing, swimming, and possible strong performances across events as Roosevelt era signals, and coaches led by Lawson Robertson ready teams for the shore. Boxing and sailing broadcasts are planned, with golf stars and rising amateurs mentioned in regional play and notable feats by Sharon’s golf figures.
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Saber marksmanship drills at Mt Gretna encampment
United Press report from Camp Henderson Mt Gretna Pa July 1 notes 1900 soldiers of the 52nd Cavalry brigade Pennsylvania National Guard practicing saber marksmanship. The camp features a steeplechase course with two water jumps and a long jump, sandbags and tarred targets to simulate prone rifle fire, plus weather added mud and extra work for detachments after a rain.
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Tunney Near 192 Pounds Ahead of Hotney Title Bout
Speculation centers on Gene Tunney weighing about 192 pounds as he trains for the heavyweight title clash with Tom Hotney at Yankee Stadium on July 26. After a brief layoff, Tunney resumed roadwork and sparred with Harald Mays and Billy Vidabeck, then worked the punching bag for several rounds.
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American Athletes Sail for Olympics in New York
An enormous U S team sails for Amsterdam on July 28 led by world record holders and top stars. The Roosevelt carries 254 expeditionary athletes from California to New York, including 18 year old Daniel Wykef and record setters Ray Focht Eddie Hanin and Lee Barnes. The team features strong men and a record female contingent with 15 women swimmers and the California eight crew defending Harvard Yale honors in rowing and tennis.
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Titular Bout at Brooklyn for Bantamweight Title
The third postponement sets a 15 round bantamweight bout in Brooklyn between Eddie Cannobhaill Martin and Morgan, scheduled for June 7 at Sibbets Field. Weigh-ins at 2 pm at the New York State Athletic Commission offices precede the fight while Morgan is listed as favorite after a prior decision over Martin earlier this summer.
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Paddock Case Triggers Committee Clash in New York
Charley Paddock was cleared by the A A U of professionalism fund charges linked to the Olympic birth but the episode unsettled the Olympic committee. Jorge W Wightman Boston vice president resigned citing inability to work with Paddock in the air. Major General Douglas MacArthur, committee president, defended integrity and said no evidence questioned the A A U decision. Wightman’s resignation surfaced amid debate over Paddock’s eligibility and the committee’s handling.
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Or Curt Faces Campbell in Today's Play
A fragment from a 1920s baseball and golf roundup notes Orcutts matchup with Campbell in a later today event, plus Senators blank Cleveland 9 to 0 and other results. It highlights Milton Gaston and Pittsburgh golf results with multiple players advancing toward a Pennsylvania championship, detailing semi finals and early round victories.
Standings and results in National and American Leagues
National League standings show St Louis and Cincinnati leading with 42 and 41 wins while New York trails at 42 31. Pittsburgh and Brooklyn chase, with Philadelphia and Chicago midpack. Today's NL games include Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and New York at St Louis. American League leaders New York and Washington post wins as Cleveland and Chicago struggle. schedule features Boston at Chicago and Detroit at New York.
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Baseball Leaders Hit Sixteenth Home Run Of The Season
Bakers Harmsby homered for the sixteenth time this season and added a single in four trips. Paul Waner singled once in four at bats. Frankle Prise did not play. Babe Ruth Lou Gehrie Ty Cobb PRE Speaker and Harry Heilmann were idle.
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Lou Gehrie
Ty Cobb
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Baseball and boxing notes from early games and weights
The excerpt records the St Lews Cardinals stretching a lead with a win over the New York Giants, the Giants slipping in the standings after Rogers Hornsby tied the series with a ninth inning homer, and the Chicago Suburbs defeating the Boston Braves 4 to 0. It also notes heavyweight boxing weigh ins with Heeney at around 204 pounds ahead of a July title bout against Gene Tinsley, updating daily weights and preparations.
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Home Run Club Almanac Hitters Celebrate League Leaders
American League leaders include Ruth and Gehrig with the Yankees and notable figures Hauser and Hafey while the Cardinals provide key totals with Hornsby and Harper. National League lists Wilson, Bottomley, Bissonette, and Hirst among top sluggers with legendary totals cited.
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Pick Opponent for Mandell in Chicago Bout
July 11 report lists elimination bouts to determine Lemmy Mandell's next opponent in Chicago. The ten round match will select who challenges Mandell, with winner advancing to meet Billy Petrolle on July 26.
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Pirates shakeup looms as Mijis sold and Smith released
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports ongoing changes in the Pirates roster led by the sale of Johnny Mijis to the Cleveland Americans and the unconditional release of Arl Smith. Manager Donie Bush seeks to reshape the lineup after a poor first half. Miljas speculation hints at more axings as Cleveland reportedly paid over seven thousand dollars. Mijis posted eight wins and three losses, contributing to a pennant chase before the World Series defeat to the Yankees.
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Miljas to Tour Indians After Pirates Waiver
Washington report says Joan Toyo Miljas, former Pirates pitcher who threw the wild pitch deciding the 1927 World Series, will tour the Cleveland Indians in the city today after being released to Cleveland by the Pirates yesterday through waivers.
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Retention of N R Dickson Paved By Council Action
Council debated a salary upgrade for city engineer to 1500 yearly and set an August vote. A new salary ordinance would be drafted and Dickson could be elected at the first August meeting pending council approval. A county liquor raid at Conneaut Lake Hotel tied to local politics drew Sheriff Sterrett and DA Culbertson into the discussion.
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Globe Fliers Reach Tokio in World Tour Effort
A group of American aviators, the Globe Fliers, arrived today in Tokio after departing from New York via Korea. They aim to proceed by steamship to San Francisco then back to New York, completing a round-the-world attempt started in the United States.
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