Tex Insures Self Against Loss In Future Fights
New York report details Tex Rickard’s four plans to safeguard boxing profits after the Tunney era. He may drop guaranteed purses, delay or block certain title bouts, seek broadcasting money, and seek a fighter who can draw. Promoter aims to leverage radio to revive interest and finance big events while pursuing a favorable arrangement for Tunney’s next bout.
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Houston
Jack Demipsey
Richard
Sharkey
Loughman
Delaney
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Eda
Whit Tunney
Meriia H. Aylesworth
National Broadcasting
Aylesworth
Tam
Worex Rickard
Days of Old Heavyweight Fights Recalled in Notes
A fragmented reminiscence recalls early heavyweight title bouts and contenders from Tunney to Dempsey. It notes key rivalries, decisive moments, and the enduring aura of the championship era, with references to legendary matchups and historical outcomes.
Standings and Results In National and American Leagues
National League standings show New York 4 Pitshursh 2 Chicago 2 Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia 5 Brooklyn 5 St Louis 2. Ginewapant and others listed with mixed records. American League standings New York 7 Philadelphia 7 Washington 7 St Louis 4 Chicago 7 Boston 7 Detroit 3. Today's games include Pittsburgh at Hastings and Brooklyn at Casineien among others.
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Espinosa brothers lead field at Western Open
The Espinosa brothers top the Western Open leaderboard at North Shore Golf Club on July 28. Abe Espinosa holds 143 to lead, with Al Espinosa at 144, one stroke back. Fouts Jr. and Hinewle pro Hagen noted in coverage of the tour event.
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Hineiwle Pro
Walter Hagen
History making 23 inning baseball battle here
The Journal on July 27, 1908, recalls a marathon 23 inning game between Corry and Falconer, drawing about a thousand spectators. Pitcher Falumer’s drop and curve dominated, striking out 42 as Corry managed only six hits, with Bickford also strong for the losers. Falconer opened with safe hits, while the mounds remained the story of a historic, exhausting duel.
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Gorry
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Hunt
R. Young
Tunney to Retire Report and Baseball Long Game Summary
Gene Tunney has reportedly decided to retire after a long career as heavyweight champion. The lengthy baseball game described follows a 23 inning marathon, with Lawson, Bowman, and DeLany among key hitters, and Fordham players like Bachomer and Eckert noted in the field as the game ends with a dramatic late scoring play.
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Seutral Prose
Tom Heeney
Anel
Gene Tunney
Heeney
Calif girl dropped from Olympic relay team
United Press reports Amsterdam July 28 Ella Cartwright Elie Ich Cal girl fastest among United States women runners was dropped from the 400 meters relay team after being slightly indisposed yesterday. Western managers clashed with eastern members, morale shaken. Miss Cartwright grieving at decision while California runners Mary Margaret Jennings and Marion Holley express sorrow over the move.
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United Press
Amsterdam
United States
Ella Cartwright
Elie Ich
Cal
Cartwright
California
Mary Margaret Jeniis
Marion Holley
Davis Cup doubles match delayed by rain in Paris
Rain halted the Davis Cup challenger round in Paris as France led the United States three games to two in the first set. The U S lineup was altered with Willam Tilden and Francis Hunter replacing George Lett and John Hennessy, while Henri Cochet and Jean Borotra joined the French team in place of Brotra and Jacques Brugnon, amid persistent drizzle and strong play by Cochet and Tilden.
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Roland Garros Stadium
Paris
France
United States
Willian T. Tilden
Francis T. Hunter
George Lond
John Hennessey
Mvent
Henri Cochet
Joan Borotis
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Roland Garros
Prance
Willam
Tilden
George Lett
John Hennessy
Henry Coche
Jean Borotra
Brotra
Jacques Brugnon
Sheriff Blake Stifles Braves in 2 1 Loss
Sheriff Blake limited the Boston Braves to a pair of runs on nine scattered hits as Chicago earned a 2 to 1 victory. Delaney and Cooney surrendered nine Chicago hits while Stephenson collected three hits in three at bats. Ed Walsh had a rough day on the mound and Philadelphia’s Athletics won their fourth straight over the White Sox. Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 3 to 1 behind Pete Donohue who allowed five hits. Jimmy Ring started for Philadelphia and was driven from the mound by Hargrave Kelly and Calinghan.
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Wweltes
Norris Brown
Covey
Drioney
Ippelcuut Avery
Philadelphia
Kubekant
Tooney
Hesney
Knoc
Jess Willan
Dempsey
Toledo
Willart
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Young
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Bickford
Bowman
Bachoffer
Bedival
Myers
Falconer
R. Young
Troy
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Phiyel
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Bennett
Bowlent Strirk
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Stephenson
Ed Walsh
Philadelphia Athletics
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Butte
Cincinnati
Pete Donohue
Phillies
Jimmy Ring
Hargrave
Kelly
Calinghan
Merchants Seek Lead In Loop With Ash-Game Clash
Weather permits the Merchants face Corey Jamestown in an Industrial Baseball League tilt at Washington Street grounds at 2 46 this afternoon. Charley Greening hustles his lineup to avoid a repeat forfeit after last Saturday 49 to 0 loss to Company A. An exhibition later saw Merchants win 3 to 1.
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Washington Etreat
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A’s
Opening of 9th Olympiad Pageant At Amsterdam
AMS WADAM STADIUM July 28 The formal opening of the ninth Olympiad featured a pageant before about forty thousand spectators. Officials noted Dutch orderliness and discipline as flags from 21 nations rested on the stadium site. Athletes from several nations paraded with dignitaries including Amsterdam’s mayor and the royal box watched the start of the Games.
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Merchants at Spartansburg Set for Big Baseball Clash
Merchants from Corry led by Bib Frost of New York City travel to Spartansburg to face the home club. The lineup also features Danny DeLury Finnean Barensl Rich and other stars as they seek revenge for a prior defeat in a highly anticipated matchup on the Spartansburg diamond. Coates, a top all around pitcher, is expected to oppose Frost in a keenly contested game with a large crowd anticipated.
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Frost
New York City
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Crawford ‘Colinky
Nightly boxing results from New York and Panama
In one round of action Lou Henze of Denver defeated Maxie Rosenbloom of New York at Juffalo New York. In San Francisco Santeiga Zoitt of Panama defeated Bud Taylor of Terre Haute Indiana to win the division.
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Juffalo
N.Y
Maxie Rosenbloom
New York
San Francisco
Santeiga Zoitt
Panama
Bud Taylor
Terre Haute
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Cha rges on early aviation and repairs highlight risks
Fragmentary notes discuss an American monoplane in New York tied to Mr Levine and a pilot. Mentions attempts to corral wires, wing damage, reparations, and safety concerns. Referenced topics include aviation history, training, regulation, and probable costs in a memo-like collage.
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