Unclear 1920s Boxing Debut Plans and Legal Scraps Feature
A fragmentary 1920s style sports column traces Abel Cesta and Luis Angel Dempsey plans for a North American debut, legal fights over services and contracts, and past clashes with promoters. It also mentions Captain Tony Cirelli, Camp Davis football gear woes, and a scattershot look at minor league stats and golf hints.
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New York
Angel Pepe
United States
Jack Dempacy
Abel Cesta
Cestac
Wbolly
Meanager
Jimmy DeForest
Firpo
Argentina
National League Yesterday's Results and Today’s Games
Baseball scores show Philadelphia 9 over Boston 6 and New York 6 over Brooklyn. American League results include Cleveland 0 and Washington 0 with Boston 4. International League listings feature Jersey City 1 bowling New York 0 and Baltimore 1 with Syracuse 3.
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Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Ghneitiall
Brooklyn
Jersey Gly
Montreal
Newark
Rachestab
Bultaln
Syracuse
TosolMo
Baltimore
Pony League Action Shuffles Standings in Erie Area
In Buffalo, July 2 associated press notes Batavia Clippers claim first place in the Pony League after a 64 win. Hornell adds a doubleheader win over Pulsons, Wellsville tops Erie 7-2 in the opener, Lockport Cubs celebrate pennant raise with a 6-0 win over Olean Oilers. Tonight’s games list Olean at Lockport and Bradford at Batavia with Hornell at Erie and Wellsville at Hornell.
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Erie Sailors
Associated Press
Buffalo
Batavia Clippers
Bradiow Blue Wings
Hornell
Jamestown
Votter
Pulsons
Vince
Wellsville Yankees
Erie
Sailors
Lockport Cubs
Shubtine Oun
Olean Oilers
Olean
Lockport
Bradford St
Batavia
Wellsville
Washington and Brooklyn Surprise Teams in Majors
Washington and Brooklyn remained surprises in the baseball season as the Senators and Dodgers lost late, Boston blanked St Louis 6 0 Emmett O Neill held Browns to four hits. Chicago Cubs beat Phillies 8 5 to widen NL lead. Pirates extended win streak to five with 6 5 victory over Boston. Giants closed western swing by beating Cincinnati 6 4.
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Jack Hand
Washington
Brooklyn
Senators
Ossie Bluege
S. Senators
Bakk
Detroit
Allie Reynolds
Washineton
Dutch Leonard
Cleveland
Boston
St. Louis
Emmett O'Neill
Luke Sewell
Bt. Louis
Dodgers
Brooks
Charley Barrett
George Dockhis
Red Birds
Pitts
Pirates
Boson
Katiny Gables
Hghihander
Don Hendrickson
New York
Yankee
Yanike Duck Snilagayer
New York Giants
OM Gincinnati
Harry
Ace Adams
Busher and War Date Favored in Handicap
Two daughters of War Admiral, granddaughters of Great Main O’War, expected to duel in the $25 added Cleopatra Handicap at Washington Park. Busher, a 3-year-old filly, has earned $8,685 for Louis B Mayer, while War Date races for Maine Chance Farm. Odds run 8-5 for War Date, with Busher at 7-5, others from 1-1 to 25-1. Busher carries 126 pounds, War Date 122.
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Ceugago
Cleopatra Hendicap
Washington Park
Louis B. Mayer
Maine Chance
Bucher
Moe
Busher
Brookhattan Soccer Club Aims for Grand Slam in Open Era
Johnny Slavin, leader of the Brookhattan Soccer Club, stands at the center of a historic push as the team seeks a grand slam in American soccer. The Brooklyn club, under Slavin’s guidance, captures league titles and cups, reshaping the national scene. Slavin, born in Scotland, rose from Foothill Club to Raith Rovers and the New York Nationals, becoming a pivotal figure in early American soccer.
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Brooklyn
Aneer
Joby Stavin
Brookhattan
Brooks
Leo
Slavin
U. 5
Johnny
Dunder
Scotland
Raith Rovers
Rovers
Forfar
Abie Limes
Leenyphidhnas
Helge Trymin
Anililt
Fis Shiv
Atler
Fie Rovers
Eleveri
Iie Eateur
Yin
Lin Mune Tine News of
Stuv
America
Charles Stoneham
Hie
Baseball Giants
New York Nationals
Nationals
Ibecame
New York| Soccer Giants
Dooting Giants
Bill Low
Brockhattan
Ibinushaub
Plavirs
von Live Benely
Mario Ochoa Triumphs In Erie Boxing Night
Mario Dena of New York City defeated Taylor of Detroit by knockout in eight rounds at Erie Stadium. Former light-heavyweight champ Tommy Loughran refereed the bout. A crowd of 2350 paid $4,020.25 for tickets as Ray Miller beat Juan Manus in the other scheduled bout.
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Pris
New Yorker
State Mushball Tourney At Erie August 18-19
Entries filed from Buller St Marys Aliquippa and Erie for the Pennsylvania mushball tourney to be held at Memorial Stadium Erie on August 18 and 19. Teams from Scranton New Kensington Allentown Williamsport Reading Bethlehem Franklin and Warren requested entry blanks, with August 1 as closing date.
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Erie
Eens
Nelson Ready To Beat In All American 60,000 Golf Event
July 2 reports from Chicago indicate Nelson and Sam Snead headline the All American Golf Tournament trials. Byron Nelson, Sammy Byrd and Harold Lassett lead the field as 88 professionals compete for 40 Open spots plus amateur and women’s events.
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Nelson
Fy Immy Jordan Wingcago
Mon Brigity
Golidam
Sammy Byrd
Harold
Jug Mespaden
Cnrnney
Lord Nolson
Thanet
Snead
Byrd
Jim) McLoaden
Len Hogan
Brespevixtler
Carl (Bahe) Freese
Portland
Ore
American Association and Pony League Yesterday’s Scores
Yesterday’s results show Kansas City 2 1 St Paris 0 1 Minneapolis 6 Milwaukee 2 Columbus 4 Indianapolis 1 Louisville 8 Toledo 1. In the Pony League Batata 6 5 Briadford 4 4 Harpell 9 Jamestown Wolisville 7p Wile 2 4 Lickport 6 Glenn 0. Caution urges avoid handling cords with wet hands due to fatal accidents noted.
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American Association
Kansas City
St Parl
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Columbus
Indianapolis
Louisville
Toledo
Batata
Briadford
Harpell
Jamestown
Wolisville
Wile
Lickport
Glenn
Jockey Workman Drops Talk Of Comeback At 88
Raymond Workman, once a top jockey in American history, visited Aqueduct and dismissed comeback plans while offering to help his friend John Patrick Kelly of Chicago. He said he might assist racing in the Bust and is paying his own expenses, viewing it as his way to stay involved in the sport.
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Frank Eckap
New York
Raymond iSavny
Workman
Aquedur
Himenbout
Sonnny
Amick
Bick
Sonny
John Patrick Kelly
Chicago
General Manniger
Washington
Apavinett
Bony Weil
Cindy Aled Roberteon
Wwinlyng
Robbie Ince
Gwynne Vanderbilt
V. Whitney
Sonny Watney
Whitty
Eddie Aveary
Jusuetly
Philadelphia Bout Sets Stage For Lightweight Clash
Philadelphia scene covers a 10 round lightweight bout ending in a split decision with Freddy Dawson of Chicago earning the verdict over Gene Burton of New York. Also notes a signed NFL back George Phillips and a Saratoga outlook with racing chatter and horsemen memories.
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Philadelphia
Cash Gey Birtort
New York
Freddy Dawson
Chicago
Dawson
Ike Williams
Trenton
Chammer
Miamt
Clarii¢e
Cotton)King
West Palm
Besch
Frs
Armand Michaud
Freddie. Dawson
Gene Burton
AIM
Marin Ochoa
Eddie ‘Taylor
Denit
Union City
N. J
Tony Ricino
Bayonne
Rudy Giscombi
Mead says World Series should be played despite gas limits
Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports Senator Mead of New York, chair of the War Investigating Committee, urging the World Series go ahead even if gasoline rationing remains. He argues the event boosts morale for service members and suggests possible private car transport options to help teams travel.
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Mead
D-Ny
Senate War Investigating Committee
I Reporter
Doctor Says Yankee Manager Not Seriously Ill
July 25 Buffalo The New York Yankees manager Joe McCarthy appears not seriously ill. Dr Arthur J Burkel, his personal physician, says after a preliminary exam McCarthy arrived for rest on his farm near Buffalo. McCarthy and reporters met at Buffalo airport. he planned a complete physical check and expressed concern about his health, seeking time at home away from crowds.
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Buffalo
Joe McCarthy
New York Yances
Arthur J. Burkel
McCarthy
Alin
Yankee Post
Jared
Everrbody
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Tony Cirelli
Detroi Lion Rent
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Sinkwich
Pacife
National
Yimners
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Wil Pwapsley
Reni
Games Pen
Dilly Gates
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Byston
Phathulelphia
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New Yank Ry
St. Loui
Gleveland
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Brookhattan Soccer Club
Mario Ochoa
Tommy Loughran
Marine Corps League
Li Ben Hogan
Lord Byron
Carol Freese
Hans
Go Head
Alameda
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Barbara Scoflelii
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Philadelphia Buzios
National Football League
George Phillips
UCLA
Magia Breth Pehininis
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Saratoga
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Saratoga Racing Association
New Orleans
Berhard Doeugen
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Al's Clothes Shop
Bernstein Bros
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