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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1931
Page
12
A garbled recount of a 1920s boxing era gathering features Dempsey, Tunney, Sullivan, Willard, and Rickard in a raucous, improvised chorus. The scene blends crowd talk, bets, mock trials, and playful banter about the Chicago fight, with blurred dialogue and scattered names signaling a chaotic, colorful backstage memory.
Bobby Innes dominates a charity golf day at Calmargo with a 75 despite windy conditions. Notable attendance includes 3,500 spectators, with Watts Gann and Edith contributing to a lively exhibition round alongside Marlon Bennett and a field of contenders.
John Rolling of Indianapolis wins a 20 mile feature at Gineme Park, with Burt Kucpatz second and several drivers from Indianapolis and Detroit finishing in the top positions. Preliminary heats qualified competitors for the main event, while Kamala Who led a 3 mile heat and Voll-Inge captured the 3 mile boat race with a close finish.
New York July 6 heavyweight champion Schmeling plans to sail for home then return in August to defend his title against the strongest challengers. He praised Stribling after Cleveland fight, said he will fight often and meet all comers including Sharkey Walker or Carnera as September options arise.
The Linden club continued its momentum with an 8 to 0 victory over El Ricor as Ernie Lideidges led the staff in a dominant pitching showing. Key hits came from Ted Kiep and Anny Kelly while Greeley controlled the mound for Linden in a well pitched affair.
Brooklyn Robins sweep Giants 4 3 to move to third. Senators edge Athletics 4 1 as Barbeary shines and Mayberry missteps. Pirates rally past Reds 6 4 in Cincinnati. White Sox top Browns 6 5 with Hebern supporting. Dan MacFayden gives Boston a 6 1 win over New York aided by late error.
League games listed for St Louis at Chicago Cleveland at Detroit Boston at New York Washington at Philadelphia and late matchup Chicago at St Louis plus Detroit at Cleveland. A stray sentence notes a feudal lord and an official tasked with distributing alms to the poor.
Friday night results in the Federal football league show Bennetts 15 to 5 over Bualls and Selula 16 to 8 over Arcade, with Tillersch Cycle 0 and Hamilton Milk 4 to 3 for Indus. City League play had Firemen 19, Gas Department 10. Police Dept and Street Department matches postponed. Pipyrse of the New York Faukees secures a late season win against the Cleveland Indians in June action after an earlier appendicitis recovery.
A garbled note indicates invitations involving Hawaii, Oregon, Drake University, the University of Nebraska, and West Coast Army teams for intercessionary events planned in October and December, with potential venue in Honolulu.
Kirk's club loses to Shroyers in a loose contest at Dayton. Newbury Shroyer pitcher dominates with seven safeties allowed. Wilson hits a homer and two doubles for Kirk. Lash, Bolten, and Weilominnen pitch for Kirk. Bolton, Wellenmann, and Newbury among others for Shroyer. Game features a rough early stretch and ailing defense, with players listed from Kirk and Shroyer lineups.
Pater Oil squad clinches pennant in first round of the dummy league with a 1 to 0 victory in extras as Goldrick Routers falter late. Caluials beat the Cutdate Garage, Gold Dollars down the Tournak, Cohen and Schwarte defeat Engles, and Hellowing edges the box actress in the night games.
Stewart Bernavil won the Spring medal handicap tournament at Potter Park with 75 74 for net 142 finishing just ahead of the field. Other scores included Kemp 140 Veenstra 140 Born 133 Keeler 133 Williamson 168, with Stewart moving up from the back to win. Fred Trowbridge and Wood Mueller won the Flag Lonridment event, with Trowbridge landing a put on Mesenonia green and Muttler on No 1 fairway for prizes.
In Atlanta Georgia officials introduce a combined golf and baseball program. The move affects municipal parks and public facilities as managers reshape activities for residents. Crowds flock to early events featuring local teams and community participation.
Yesterday's Stars In Major Leagues highlights include a Senators win with a late run, pitchers Malone and Earnshaw praised for shutout innings, and Cardinals edging a 2-1 victory in extras. Cole Alexander drove in two runs with doubles, while Indiana natives Behr and Mosult contributed for the Pirates. Reds players also featured in several early-season performances.
A twilight IMsball match at Linens park features the Lindens hosting the Excelsiors. The Lindens echo a 2 1 victory from two weeks ago, with Tulip and Cabbage TM leading the visitors’ famed colored battery as Dula and Enminger plan lines.
Tennis championships conclude as foreigners win several titles. Sidney Wood captures the men's singles crown while George Latt and John Von Ryn win the men's doubles. Mrs. Shepherd Bacron and Mrs. Lawrence Harper claim the women's doubles. German player Cilli Aussem wins the women's singles. Mixed details blur with inconsistent phrases remaining unreadable.
More than 200 amateur players gather in Wyandot County for the 28th annual state amateur championship. Glen Bishop of Columbus defends as Denny Shoate, Johnny Flora, and Bishop vie for the title through 18-hole qualifiers and a full week of match play and finals.
The 1981 national open unfolds as Gen ie Von Elm and a rival contest through 26 holes of playoff after a long non stop world flight. Burke rallies to force overtime with a 12 foot birdie but Von Elm birdies to keep the duel alive. The pair finish 44 over par on the distance and thrill a capacity Toledo crowd with a legendary back and forth through rain and heat.
Los Angeles reports a midseason attendance surge for the Pacific Coast League as overall gate receipts rise above 1936 levels. Portla's Spencer Abcott notes the Beavers lead by about 20 000 with a forecast of 60 000 more fans this year. Seattle struggles but San Francisco Missions and Scale gain interest with a new electric light bullark. Oakwood and Sacramento trail, while Hollywood and Los Angeles draw larger crowds.
The University of Town aims for a successful 1931 33 season across track football baseball and basketball. It lists 14 track letters 41 football 50 major letters and 33 minor earners, highlighting broad athletic participation and future potential.
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