Christy Mathewson Day Promotion Draws Attention Across Cities
August 28 marks a nationwide Christy Mathewson Day with teams invited to stage games and donate gate receipts to the Memorial Foundation in New York City. Interviews with Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney preview their September 16 world title bout in New York City, both fighters expressing confidence and readiness.
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Baseball Trades and Scheduled Fights Highlight Erie Gazette
The Erie paper notes Horace Bord joining Cincinnati Reds from Minneapolis, Frank Emmer traded, and Charlie O Connell set for a light bout with Bobby Tracey in Buffalo. Teddy Nelson faces Willie Lavin in a six rounder, Johnny Blesch vs Benny Ross, as Machinists meet Sasors at PR Reid Park Erie. Injury news includes Gene Layden out with tonsillitis.
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Charlie O'Connell
Cleveland
Bobby Tracey
Buffalo
Bison Stadium
Teddy Nelson
Wheeling
Willie Lavin
Johnny Blesch
Clevsland
Benny Ross
Buffal
Two Cleve ladd and Duke Uhle shine in scorebox update
Yesterday's heroes were Dutch Levsen of the Athletics and Duke Uhle who won their 18th and shut out the Mackmen. The White Sox beat Washington 5 to 2 as Detroit and Boston split. Raffling limited the Reds to four hits in a 5 4 victory. St Louis split a doubleheader with Philadelphia. Keen won the second game for the Nitlers 8 to 4. Cincinnati closed on the second National pace as Lugue notches his 8th win over Brooklyn.
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Dempsey Eyes Durability and Punch in September Showdown
United Press report quotes Jack Dempsey predicting the decisive factors will be durability and a solid punch. He says he is in his best condition in five years and outlines plans to train at Saratoga Springs after arriving in New York on August 5. Dempsey calls Gene Tunney the logical challenger and promises an interesting fight if Tunney is in shape.
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New York
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Hie
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Saratoga Springs
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Floyd Piysimmons
Tunney
National League Scores and Saturday Matches
Summary of yesterday's National League games shows Cincinnati defeating Philadelphia 4 to 2 in an eight inning or later result, Brooklyn beating Pittsburgh 6 to 3, St Louis winning 8 to 6 at home against Philadelphia, and Boston edging Chicago 2 to 0 with other games listed in a garbled line. Today Chicago visits Boston, Cincinnati hosts Brooklyn, Philadelphia travels to New York, and St Louis plays Philadelphia as listed.
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American League Baseball Scores and Standings
New York beat St Louis 3 2 Chicago defeated Washington 5 2 Cleveland won 6 2 over Philadelphia and again 2 0 at Philadelphia Detroit trailed Chicago 4 8 Washington 4 7 St Louis 41 56 Boston 30 68 12 Today's games include Boston at Detroit Washington at Chicago New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Cleveland.
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Secret of Swimming Success: Begin Young, Says Champ
The 18 year old Agnes Geraghty, holder of the world breast stroke record, credits early start and persistence for her triumphs. She began learning as a child, trained through school years, and now aims to coach young girls in proper technique and training.
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Helen Wainwright
Long Beach
Inside story of Ehmke trade wows Philadelphia fans
The trade that sent Howard Ehmke from Boston to Philadelphia for Slim Harris Jacobson and Heimach intrigues fans. Amid rumors and reaction the piece recounts the deal, humorous exchanges in Detroit and the players involved, with reflections on careers and outcomes.
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Heimach
Ehmke
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Uhle
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Sam Harris
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St. Louis
Philadelphia
Macken
Detroit
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Eddie Rommel
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Freddy
Bhmke
Probe finds dead brown and rainbow trout in Brown Run
Officials from the Izaak Walton League investigate a dozen dead trout from 34 inches to 4 inches long in Brown Run near Rogers Mill. They seek whether poisoning by fishermen or refinery discharge caused the deaths.
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Equine stars gather at Saratoga for 26 day meet
Saratoga Springs July 29 horsemen gathered for the opening of a 26 day racing meet expected to crown the season. Star contenders Crusader Bubbling Over Chance Play Hagenbaggage Pompey Haste and Man o War are seen as top rivals. More than 4200 horses will race and purses exceed half a million dollars with average daily distributions around 15000.
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Spartansburg
Chapmanville
Titusville Herald
Saratoga
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Crusader
Chance
Hagenbaggage
Pompey
Haste
Samuel D. Riddle
E.R. Bradley
Young pugilists face chaotic night as officials weigh action
Report of an unruly boxing event described by police and city officials. Promoters and principals may have violated licensing rules as midweight and heavyweight bouts devolved into a disruptive scene with crowds, bandstands, and improvised activities. Tex Rickard mentioned.
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Young Bibbling
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Raymond and Ajax Tossers Clash in Evening Matches
Tonight four American League horseshoe matches are set at the Journal course starting 6 o clock. The Ajax champions meet the Raymond tossers in the feature game as Crystal tee faces Radiator and Railroads play Jourgal prjters while Tannuts take on the Mohawks.
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Farstad Quits Channel Swim
Farstad abandons attempt to swim the English Channel after entering the water. The swimmer paused soon after starting, with no clear progress toward completion reported.
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Channel Swim
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Otay Varetad
Uglish
Center at Minam 4 it Alles Nigw ch Athnd
Local fragment notes a center at Minam 4 with unclear details about activities or attendees. The readable text references a hall or meeting space and mentions possible events or listings without complete names or dates. Further context is needed for precise itemization.
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