Walker and Shave set for feisty six to five title clash
Mickey Walker, the welterweight champion, is listed as a six to five favorite over Dave Shave in Monday night’s feve round championship bout at the Yankee stick nett. Promoters and bettors expect a hard fought contest with bets on Walker’s knockout chances and rival claims. Walker’s camp and Shale money swirl as both sides push for a decisive victory in a bout that could shape future matchups.
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Allegheny Scrimmage Shapes West Virginia Test
Allegheny College Held a long scrimmage to prep for the September 26 Erie Stadium game against West Virginia University. Art Dahl was out with a cold, injuries limited several players, and left end competition between Hughes and Miller remains unsettled. Beach from Union City starred on the second team, with Behrhorst and Waleski rested. Tickets for the Erie game selling briskly with orders flooding from Oil City, Cleveland alumni, and nearby towns.
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Ajax Wins American League Championship
The Ajax squad of the American Torseshoe Pitching League claimed a second straight title after a close season. The P. R. Tanners tied with the PR. R. squad for top in the National league, with a forfeited game awarded to the Tanners. A three-game series next week will settle the city championship with the winner advancing to a final six-match clash.
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Pirates Gain and Nats Divide in NL Doubleheader
United Press reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Boston Braves to gain ground in the National League pennant race while the New York Giants were idle. The Pirates now need seven more victories to clinch the title if the Giants slip again. The Washington Senators split a doubleheader with Detroit and the Athletics beat the White Sox, leaving the champions nine wins shy of repeating if they win all remaining games.
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Big Four of American Stars in Semi Finals
Forest Hills report notes Bill Tilden Billy Johnston Vinnie Richards and Dick Williams advanced to the national singles championship semi finals after defeating foreign players and the remaining American rivals. The top four, who helped the Davis Cup team defeat France, vie for individual honors among 64 international entrants.
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Yankee Rookie Henry Johnson Shuts Out Indians Five–Nil
By United Press, Yesterday's hero Henry Johnson, a Yankee rookie, pitched his second straight impressive game in fast company, blanking the Indians five to nothing. Homers by Jehrig and Paschal aided him as the win rolled in.
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High Grid Team Ready for Youngsville Saturday
The Orange and Black travel to Youngsville Saturday afternoon to face Brokenstraw Valley’s eleven in the season opener under new coach Charley Covel. A large crowd is expected and lineup details remain vague until game time. Grantham Moore and Smith show hard hitting as coverage notes the Pirates defeating the Braves 11 to 2 and the Athletics beating the White Sox 3 to 0 with Quinn pitching well.
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Seeman Stages late rally in ten round lightweight bout
New York lightweight Sally Seeman and South American Luis Vicentini fought ten rounds. Seeman trailed after five rounds but surged at the end to likely edge Vicentini in a closely contested bout.
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PIGSKIN CHASERS EVALUATE NEW HAVEN PROSPECTS
Princeton in New Jersey faces a pessimistic outlook as coaches seek replacements for eleven graduates. Tad Jones notes needs for a kicker center and fast ends while star Captain Joss Is’ I Mid may miss the opener due to a heavy cold.
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Cornell Forms Five Varsity Teams Under Dobie
Ithaca notes Cornell Varsity football under coach Gil Dobie divided into five complete teams due to favorable weather. He states two ends and an entire subfield are required, and that no position has yet been settled among the eleven players.
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Ellison May Pilot Harvard Quarterback Prospects
Cambridge Mass Bill Ellison a backfield star and the best kicker on the squad may be used as Harvard varsity quarterback this fall. He is being drilled by coaches for the commanding position while Turner has been shifted from center to tackle. A meeting of representatives from sections of the tic scholastic league to draft next season's schedule will be held at Oil City tomorrow morning and Corry is expected to be represented.
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Inventor dispute over early gasoline engines
The note cites Nicolas Cugnot in 1700 and SLeWin CarriWRe experiments, then credits Gottlieb Daimler with producing a car in 1884, highlighting the shift to the modern gasoline engine inventor.
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Jamestown Pros Will Have Strong Team
Jamestown, Sept 18. The All Jamestown football squad opens the senior season on September 27 at Celonon field. Nearly a score of veterans report for practice with many returning stars and a strong line. Key players include Bud Paisley 240, Rolly Larson 410, Hawk Jearson 14, Ted Carlson who played center last season, Louie Carlson at end, Poster Newton Lyons Varmee Graham Red Neal and Bill Liard among backfield candidates.
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Red Sox Blanket Browns With Two Shutouts
Behind strong pitching from Wing field and Zahniser, the Red Sox dominated the Browns in a doubleheader, winning 9 2 in the opener and 4 0 in the nightcap.
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