Stribling Knocks Out Von Porat in First Round
Georgia’s William Stribling overwhelmed Otto Von Porat in a fast first round at the Chicago Stadium. Stribling’s left hook and sharp right to the Norwegian’s body dropped Porat, ending the bout two minutes fifty seconds in before about 21,000 spectators.
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Bicago
Otto von Porat
Norway
William Stribling
Georgia
Hater
Chicagotadium
Porat
Macon
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Stribling
Otto
Poun
Baseball Roundup: Leaders Fall Causes and Key Wins
Diamond Stars Walter Berger led NL with 19th and 20th homers as the Braves fell to the Cubs. Kiki Cuyler and Woody Eng ih Cubs homered again. Sam Gray limited Red Box to five hits, Browns won 4 to 3. George Earnshaw pitched the Athletics to an 8–0 shutout of Cleveland. Larry Benton won in his Reds debut against Brooklyn 2–1. Plé Traynor doubled with the bases loaded to spark the Pirates over the Giants 4–0.
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Sam Gray
Browns
George Earnshaw
Athletics
Cleveland
Athletic
Traynor
Pirates
Giants
Major League Leaders Twelve Team Batting and Pitching Highlights
A fragment listing baseball leaders through June 20 shows Klein of the Phillies batting .416 with 89 RBIs, Cuyler of the Cubs 16 stolen bases and 10 triples, Herger of the Braves leading home runs, and Gehrig of the Yankees 70 RBIs. Also noted are Ruth and Runge figures for the Athletics and Yankees.
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Phillies
English
Cubs
Klein
Phil
Ts Kiet
les—Frisch
Cardinals
Cuyler
Herger
Braves
Ee — Cochrane
Athletics
Gehringer
Tigers
McManus
Combs
Yankees
Ruth
Rice
Senators
Schmeling and Sharkey Eye Rematch at Stadium in September
Max Schmeling agrees to face Jack Sharkey again at Yankee Stadium in September pending an outright release from manager Arthur Benlow and a suitable broadcaster. Schmeling rejects Graham McNames as announcer, citing NBC bias during the June 12 bout, after the New York State Athletic Commission urged another match before summer’s end. Sharkey told the commission he is willing to fight on almost any terms.
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New York
Max Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
Yankee Stadium
Schmeling
Arthur Benlow
Graham McNames
National Broadcasting Company
Cer
Sharkey
Garden
Joe Jacobs
New York State Athletic Commission
Commission
Maxie
Wise You May Shoot the Movies Original Cast Always
A fragmentary column cites film chatter about “Frozen Justice” and “Recaptured Love” with Dorothy Burgess, plus mentions of George Arise, “Old English,” Kismet, and Vitaphone voice work. It notes viewers awaiting stage drama, jokes about cinema mergers, and quirky quotes from farmers and performers amid a Summer tours scene.
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Eco
Hese
George
Skinner
John Barrymore
Pick
Vitaphona
Connolly Leads American Association Batting Race
Melvin Connolly of Indianapolis tops the American Association with a .476 batting average as unofficial Wednesday results show leaders such as Bruno Haas .408 Leo Lebourveau .402 Win Gard .373 Purdy .370 and Kuhel .358. The report notes other standings, including power hitters Ruth and Gehringer in home runs and various players from Toledo St. Paul Louisville and Kansas City.
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Bruno Haas
St. Paul
Lebourveau
Toledo
Wingard
Purdy
Colum
Henline
Simons
Louisville
Jenkins
Milwaukee
Kuhel
Kansas City
Rotettger
Chicago
Melvin Connolly
Indianapolis
Byrd Excerpt Details Polar Flight Return and Mission
Byrd recounts the polar expedition ending with all participants returning safely. He notes plans for a fall publication spanning three volumes titled Byrd's Satisfaction. The mission extended the American flag 1,000 miles farther south than before, marking a significant achievement and personal fulfillment.
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Byrd
Bobby Jones lauded by press for Open victory
London reports a flood of praise for Bobby Jones after his win in yesterday's British Open finals. Critics hailed him as the greatest living golfer and genius, with one writer proposing lifetime amateur and open titles and perpetual cups to restore competitive spirit.
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London
Bobby Jones
Oue
Baseball results mid atlantic and national leagues
Mid Atlantic results yesterday show Scottdale 8 Fairmont 5 Cumberland 4 Johnstown 3 Wheeling 5 Clarksburg 3 first. Wheeling 9 Clarksburg 6 second. Charleroi 4 Jeanette 1 first. Jeanette 9 Charleroi 5 second. Today Cumberland at Fairmont Clarksburg at Jeanette. Wheeling at Scottdale Johnstown at Charleroi. National League results yesterday Chicago 10 Boston 4 Cincinnati 5 Brooklyn 0. other games rained Boston at Chicago Brooklyn at Cincinnati. New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at St Louis. American League New York 5 Detroit 4 Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 2 Washington 3 Chicago 1 Boston 4 St Louis 1. Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at New York Chicago at Washington St Louis at Boston.
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Fairmont
Cumberland
Johnstown
Wheeling
Clarksburg
Charleroi
Jeanette
Poe
Itso Cior
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Pet Johnstown
Fairmont Clarksburg
ATE Charleroi
ALS
Ww. L. Pet
Chicago New York
Son of the Gods shines in color at Strand Theatre
Dick Barthelmess delivers a moving performance as Sam Lee, a Chinese boy raised among unfamiliar Americans, in Son of the Gods. Constance Bennett and Anders Randolf co star with a skilled cast including Mildred Van Dorn and Xing Hou Chang. Directed by Frank Lloyd, the film blends Technicolor and black and white sequences to narrate Rex Beach’s tale adapted by Bradley King. The reviewer calls it the best production and acting seen in months at the Strand.
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Barthelmess
David
Strand Theatre
Disk Barthelmess
Sam Lee
Tress
Richard Bennett
Pegi
Goda
Wade
Anders Randolf
Mildred van Dorn
E. Allyn Warren
Geneva’ Mitchel
Claude King
Xing Hou Chang
Frank Lloyd
Rex Beach
Bradley King
Bartholmess
Proven Worth
Clearing House Sees Massive Exchanges and Balances
A clearing house report shows exchanges totaling 1.484 billion dollars with 188 million in balances. Weekly exchanges reach 9.239 billion with 1.339 billion in balances. A fragment mentions Constance Bennett leading a company of players under Barthelmess in a New York context. The text also briefly notes a pale toad feeding by extending a sticky tongue.
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New York
Invisible North Wind Steals Scene In Seven Keys
Richard Dix stars in Seven Keys to Baldpate with the North Wind as an unseen actor adding atmosphere to the comedy drama. The wind moans, shrieks, and bangs the inn shutters shaping the film’s mood at the Opera House screening from Monday to Wednesday.
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Yolce
Richard Dix
Opera House
Baldpate
Baseball Roundup Sees Trades Spur Close Race Among AL Clubs
The Browns beat the Red Sox 4 3 with Goose Goslin delivering three homers since joining St Louis. In Chicago the White Sox edged the Senators 2 1 in a pitching duel as Ted L with State and Manush help Washington. Athletics topple Indians as Robins drop to Reds 2 1. Cubs top Braves 7 3, Pirates beat Giants 8 4 on Morosky homer. Cardinals outslug Phillies 7 5.
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Goose Goslin
Goose
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Boyston Red Sox
Senators
Chicago White Sox
Art Shires
Heinie"Manush
Ted L
Ben State
Sox
George Wuesterling
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New York Yankees
Lyn Lary
Tiger
Brooklyn
Robins
Cincinnati Reds
Cubs
Bast Braves
Pittsburgh
New York Giants
Adam Co
Morosky
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia
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