Walker Retains World Middleweight Crown In Rain Slugfest
Mickey Walker defeated Ace Hudkins by a two to one decision at Comiskey Park after ten torrential rounds in a rain soaked bout. Crowds roared boos as judges sided with Walker while many press writers favored Hudkins, producing one of boxing history’s wildest postfight reactions.
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Alan J. Gould
Associated ,Press Sports
Chicago
Wildcat
Comiskey Park
Mickey Waller
Ace Hudkins
Nebraska Wildcat
Conesnan
Walker
Ball
Tudins
Hodkins Cragey
Mickey
Hudkins
Walkar
Walcker
Iand'cius
Cloud
Waller
Ace
Standings and results from mid Atlantic and major leagues
Yesterday's results span several leagues with Wheeling 6 Johnstown 4 and Cumberland 9 Clarksburg 5 in the Mid Atlantic, various rain delays noted. Today features Clarksburg at Johnstown and other matchups. National and American leagues list multiple scores and scheduled games across major teams, including New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Boston.
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Wheeling
Johnstown
Charleroi
Fairmont
I Cumberland
Clarksburg
Scottdale-Jeannette
Cumberland
Jeannette
Scottdale
New York
Boston
Chicago
St Louis
Cincinnati Tittsburgh
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Louis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
L. Pet
Cruns
New York — A
Pitts
Boston Urgh
Wa Hington
Pro Boxing and Rowing Highlights From Coast to Coast
In New York Jim McLarnin again floored Phil McGraw in two minutes at the Garden, signaling another probable title shot after recent battles with Sid Terris and a loss to Sammy Mandell. In New London Harvard and Yale alumni filled the Thames race crowd for the 66th renewal with Harvard the favorite. Cleveland reports Eddie Morgan’s hot bat as he drives in 12 runs since becoming regular on June 12, hitting safely in 15 straight games. Chicago notes Robby Jones still favored in a U. S. Open style tourney at Olympia Fields with many contenders scoring well, while Leady’s base parade leads a lively game showing B&O’s defense and strong hitting by Moore, Leach, and Hickman in a solid afternoon exhibition. Umpires Sloane and Lansberry. Time 15:00.
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Associated Plls
New York
Jimmy McLarnin
Phil McGraw
the Garden
Sid Terris
Sammy Mandell
Cleveland
Eddie Morgan
Morgau
Bitte
Ted
L. Jones
Leach
Rosemont
Rims
Gerkins
W. Gerkins
Williams
Henry
Charlie Moore
J. Gerkins
Hickman
Folio
Jones
Moore
Aptede
Clyde Hickman
LWO
Mullen Loses Big Fight Promoter Faces Heavy Loss
Chicago on June 22 Jim Mullen promoter of the Walker Hudkins middleweight title bout says he lost about 15090 dollars after the fight. Walker carried a 47500 guarantee and Hudkins saved 25000. Receipts from about 100000 spectators totaled roughly 125000. Mullen known as Tex Richard of Chicago boxing promotion notes a long run with little profit until a big shot paid off then collapsed.
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Chicago
Jim Mullen
Mickey Walker
Ace Hudkins
Walker
Hudkin
Mullen
Tex Richard
B D Outfit Beats Roses on Rosemont Field
Dane Leach pitched a 4-0 victory for the B D Outfit over Rosemont on Rosemont field. He allowed only two singles in seven innings as his teammates failed to capitalize with seven baserunners left on base. The game featured few strong hits and a rough finish for Rosemont’s defense.
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Dane Leach
Rosemont
Leach
Milwaukee
Yale Freshmen Defeat Harvard Junior Crew
Yale freshmen defeated Harvard juniors by four lengths in the two mile Thames regatta, besting an early Harvard lead as Yale held the line for an easy win despite a late Crim rally near the finish in New London Conn on June 22.
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New London
Conn
Yale
Thames
Harvard
Crimson
Postpone Game in Philadelphia Cites Unclear Source
Fragment lists June 22 Philadelphia and New York Philadelphia with two games postponed. Includes stray lyric fragment about a mournful sound in a cornfield. No clear teams, venues, or outcomes.
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Philadelphia
New York-Philadelphia
Redlegs Top Pirates Amid Rain Delays And Slugging
In a rain shortened doubleheader the Redlegs defeated the Pirates 4 to 0 in game one with Henry Johnson delivering a shutout for the Athletics or rather the Mackmen. Ruth and Simmons featured in the day’s chaos as rain halted the second game while Chicago and St Louis split their games and the Indians swept the White Sox in the multiple results across the league.
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Babe Ruth
Yankee Stadium
Henry Johnson
Zanken
Athletics
Mack
Ruth
al Simmons
Red Sox
Senators
White Sox
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Tigers
Browns
Cincinnati
Pirates
Forbes
Seare
Cubs
St Louis
Fred Drake
Fred Fitzsimmons
Clan McGraw
Boston
Giants
National Open Golf Round Two Opens At Olympia Fields
Olympia Fields, Chicago June 22 with faster turf as 60 players advance after the first round leaders Henry Cityel and Frank Ball posted 70. Leonard Schmutte 71 sits third with Teo Diegel 72 and Bobby Jones 73 close behind. Archie Compston 76 and Walter Hagen 75 trail. Defending champion Ernie Shave shot 87 after a rough start and withdrew from the event. Frank Pall shot 69 on the first nine but failed to maintain momentum.
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Olmpia Fields
Chicago
Olympia Fields Country Club
Henry Civel
Leonard Schmutte
Teo Diegel
Bobby Jones
Jim Barnes
Willie McFarlane
Freddie McLeod
Walter Hagen
Archie Compston
Scorate
Tommy Armour
Ernie Shave
Cleveland
Bang
Pall
Prohibition views held steady amid shift in party races
In overnight dispatches from New York to London, Smith maintains unshaken stand on prohibition while Democratic figures urge party unity. Reed departs for Houston and Roanoke as Democrats convene with an uninstructed delegation in favor of prohibition. An atypical roster of names spans Washington to London, detailing varied political notes, maritime events, and social headlines from markets, strikes, and court actions.
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Houston
Smith
Harrison
Kansas City
Reed
Roanoke
Austin
Tex
W. C
Coolidge
Kenosha
Wis
Chicago
Woman Enters Big Air Tour pioneer Phoebe Omlie flies for Ford trophy
Detroit June 22 A Memphis Tennessee woman Phoebe Pairgrave Omlie 25 will pilot a plane in the national air tour for the first time. The 6200 mile event begins June 20 at Ford airport with Omlie competing for the Folsel Ford trophy and a 12000 prize. Omlie, first woman with a transport pilot license from the commerce department, rose from parachute jumper in St Paul at 17 to air commerce dealer in Memphis.
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Detroit
Phoebe Pairgrave Omlie
Memphis
Tenn
Ford
Omville
Department of Commerce
Omlie
St. Paul
V. C. ,Omlie
Nehe
Kipling Word Rate Question Sparks Society Debate
Flashes of Life reports at Kipling Society luncheon in New York discuss whether Rudyard Kipling would accept paid writing. In Harvard Library Cambridge 88 Shakespeare books were stolen from New York transit and reached William A White heirs in value 420009 dollars. Tokyo bans alcohol to honor the emperor coronation amid anti Aquor sentiment. In Erie Johnny Raid and his beagle Jiggs survive a tunnel flood three miles below ground after Jiggs disappeared in a storm drain.
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Associated Press
London
Rudyard Kipling
Gilbert Frankow
Kipling Society
New York
Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Shakespeare
University
William A. White
Eric
Johnny Raid
Jiggs
Johnny
Lake Erie
Fights Last Night Across Cities Highlight Middleweight Bouts
Chicago saw Mickey Walker defend the world middleweight title by defeating Ace Hudkins. Les Maricher halted Tex McEween at Illinois. New York saw Jimmy McLarrin stop Phil McGraw. Al Singer defeated Tommy Gerval in Detroit. Billy Petroite won over Bruce Mowers in Parco. Joe Ryder beat John Hofnger in Brooklyn amid mixed results.
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Chicago
Mickey Walker
Ace Hudkins
Nebraska
Les Maricher
University of Illinois
Tex McEween
Phildelphia
New York
Jimmy McLarrin
California
Phil McGraw
Detroit
Tommy Gerval
Shenandoah
Billy Petroite
Parco
M. D
Bruce Mowers
New Rochelle
N. Y
Joe Ryder
Brooklyn
Johnny Hofnger
Bate Crek
Mix
Lady Raffles at Opera House a Mixed Drama of Mystery
Columbia Pictures presents at the Opera House Lady Raffles a clever young woman narrator whose life is a mystery. The film centers on a valuable necklace and sleight of hand with surprises and twists. Stars include Hstelle Taylor Roland Drew Lilyan Tashman Ernest Hilliard and Winifred Landis directed by William Neill.
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Lady Raffles
Columbia Pictures
Opera House
Hstelle Taylor
Miss Taylor
Roland Drew
Lilyan Tashman
Ernest Hilliard
Winifred Landis
William Neill
Toning Rules Cause Fight In Lake Forest Suburb
Chicago June 21 The dispute over density in Lake Forest pits Van Wegenén Alling against opponents who argue two millionaires per 20 000 square feet is preferable Alling pushes a subdivision plan with repeated drafts delayed by council tabling R P Affleck Union League Club president and Alling critic lives opposite the property and fears landscape clutter from country estates He seeks zoning board action next night to advance his plan.
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Chicago
van Wegenén Alling
Lake Forest
Alling
Affleck
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