Dempsey Era Sees Teuton Sharkey Schmeling Bout Hinted
Heavyweight showdown talks flare as Sharkey and Schmeling prepare for a Yankee Stadium bout. Public interest climbs with demand for premium seats and a gate potentially surpassing six hundred thousand dollars. Fans crowd Madison Square Garden and promoters project a multi‑hundred‑thousand milk fund, while training days and travel details tighten the countdown to the 15 round title bout.
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Nurmi sets three new world records in long distance runs
Paavo Nurmi, the Flying Finn, was officially credited with three additional world marks by the IAAF in its recent meeting, bringing his total to eleven. The records include 10 miles 15 kilometers and a one hour run achieved in Germany in 1928, with his Madison Square Garden two mile indoor mark still noted though outdoor bests held by rivals.
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Satander and Trades Shake Chicago Baseball Roster
Chicago baseball notes report benching Willie Kamm by Donnie Bush and a wholesale infield shuffle to boost offense. Gallant Fox withdraws from the American derby field triggering a rush to the Washington Park entry box. Mastro vs Sparks headlines at Greensburg and Lloyd Waner visit to a Baltimore hospital accompany Pirates plans.
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Senators Struggle to Maintain Lead in Tight AL Race
The Senators cling to second place as the Athletics surge with a three game gap atop the AL standings. Cleveland inches closer after a 6 4 win over Washington powered by Eddie Morgan and Walter Miller. Indians, meanwhile, chase runner-up honors after 6 4 win. Athletics beat White Sox 3 2. Rest of NL games postponed due to rain or wet grounds.
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England must beat two Helens to win Wightman Cup
England eyes regaining the Wightman Cup in a June crib match at Wimbleton. Mrs Moody and Miss Jacobs lead the American helens as England relies on doubles to balance a strong US lineup. The four singles and two doubles format tests England’s depth and aims to reverse last year’s US advantage.
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Welter Champ Thompson Knocks Out Dolan in Portland
Welter weight champion Thompson meets Jim Dolan of Portland in a non title bout, delivering a third round knockout. Thompson, billed at 147 pounds, held a slight weight edge over Dolan and faced little opposition in the bout.
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Baseball results from the Mid-Atlantic League
Yesterday Clarksburg defeated Fairmont 5 to 1 Wheeling beat Charleroi 4 to 3 Johnstown routed Scottdale 9 to 0 Others not scheduled Today Scottdale visits Fairmont Wheeling travels to Clarksburg Cumberland plays Johnstown Jeannette vs Charleroi
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Junior League Managers to Hold Meeting
A called meeting of Junior Baseball League managers is set for Wednesday at 9 am at the Athletic Field house. Petersen will outline summer management plans and schedule details while managers Ronald Lynn and others from Maple Avenue Swisher Beaumont Rupp Park View Jackson First Ward Fetterman Henderson Blueville and McFadden South Side were named to lead teams.
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South Island sports and city population notes
The clipping lists boxing match outcomes with fighters such as Joe Trippe, Mike O'Dowd, Marty Gold, and Ollie Bartlett with various opponents. It also notes a Portland clock in railroad service for 61 years and cites 1930 census figures for Tampa Jacksonville Chattanooga Miami and other cities with population counts.
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Major League Leaders in the 1920s Baseball Standings
A fragmented list of leading players by category including Runs, Runs Batted In, Hits, Doubles and Triples. Notable names include Ruth, Gehringer, Cronin, Rice, Hutn, and teams such as Yankees Senators Cubs Tigers Cardinals Giants and Yankees with various top marks. The text mixes abbreviations, mis-spellings, and garbled phrases, but identifies several key leaders like Ruth with 65 runs and Rice with 78 hits.
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Auto draws crowd at city display of Cord car
A Cord eight with an Arizona dealer's license drew local interest Monday as automobile enthusiasts mobbed the parked car in the city, sparking conversations among residents about autombile styling and rarity.
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