Salisbury Takes First Game From Raleigh Easily
Salisbury defeated Raleigh 6 to 1 in the opening Piedmont league post series game. Jim Richardson pitched masterfully against Red Proctor as Salisbury jumped to a 6-1 win with two base hits from Johnson and Doran and key defensive work by Richardson.
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South Atlantic League Games Today
Asheville visits Knoxville Augusta plays Macon Columbia travels to Charlotte Greenville faces Spartanburg in a full SL schedule with four doubleheaders and regional matchups today.
National League Matchups Span Brooklyn to Chicago
National League schedule lists games Brooklyn at St Louis Boston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and New York at Chicago with rivalries likely drawing regional crowds across the circuit.
Benny Bass earns title claim after victory over Red Chapman
Benny Bass, 22, of Philadelphia, defeated Red Chapman in a ten round bout at Sesqui Centennial stadium to claim official Pennsylvania title recognition and a $1000 belt. The bout featured a ninth round exchange that left both fighters on the floor and Chapman with a gash over his left eye, but Bass recovered and won by unanimous decision.
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Kid Kaplan
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Sesquicentennial Stadium
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Tunney Dempsey Fight Set as Million Dollar Checks Exchanged
Chicago reports the Soldie r Field bout move toward September 22 after promoters and officials signed contracts. Checks totaling over 1.5 million dollars were exchanged for Tunney and Dempsey purses of 1 million and 450 thousand, with stadium rental and ticket receipts boosting funds past the million dollar mark. Dempsey, as reigning champion, earned over 700 thousand for a prior bout. Tunney would gain the greatest payoff yet for an athlete in exhibition.
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Battle of
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Tex Rickard
George Getz
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
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Tunney
Dempsey
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Piedmont League Postseason Salisbury Tops Raleigh
Salisbury defeats Raleigh 6 to 1 in the post season game. Detroit falls to Philadelphia 5 to 4 in American League action. This is the only league game reported.
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Philadelphia
National League Scores Briefs
New York defeated Chicago 7 to 5 while Philadelphia fell to Pittsburgh 2 to 3. Boston 0 4 Cincinnati 3 6. Brooklyn lost 0 to 2 against St Louis.
Southern Association Scores Throwback Night
Birmingham 3, Atlanta 6 and Nashville 5, Little Rock 6 mark the two games on the schedule. The slate featured only two matchups with decisive results shaping the standings.
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Atlanta
Nashville
Little Rock
Baseball scores from the Southeast and South Atlantic leagues
Southeast action shows Jacksonville 7 Montgomery 1, Albany 5 Columbus 8, Savannah 2 Pensacola 6, St Augustine 0 Selma 3. South Atlantic results include Greenville 1 Spartanburg 4, Columbia 6 Charlotte 7, Asheville 2 Knoxville 6, Augusta 4 Macon 8.
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International League scores multi matchup report
Newark beat Baltimore 6 to 5. Jersey City won 4 to 5 over Reading. Toronto led Syracuse and Rochester 3 to 3 as Buffalo posted a 15 run total in the standings.
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Buffalo
Hockey scores from American Association games
The American Association results show Columbus defeated Louisville 5 to 0. Toledo beat Indianapolis 2 to 1. Milwaukee defeated St Paul 6 to 1. Minneapolis edged Kansas City 2 to 1.
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Dempsey at Lincoln Field Amid Frame-Up Rumors
Jack Dempsey worked out at a Crete Illinois fundraiser, refereeing amateur bouts under floodlights at the Broadway armory. Rumors from New York claimed a millionaire offered to pay for a fix, but Dempsey and his camp dismissed the idea as they prepared for upcoming training and a potential bout with Tunney on the level.
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Crete
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Jack Dempsey
Broadway Armory
Dempsey
New York
Tunney
Leo Flynn
Flynn
James Seeks Deacon Quarterback Spot At Wake Forest
Wake Forest coaches Baldwin and Emmerson evaluate Ralph James of Asheville as a potential quarterback to replace Rackley. Ober and Cox work at halfback, Connery at fullback, with Dorsett and Mur roughs contending for Riley’s end position as the team lines up for the Deacons’ big five circle play.
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Ralph James
Asheville
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Emmerson
James
Rackley
Ober
Cox
Connery
Dorsett
Murroughs
Riley
Giants Heat Cubs as Series in St Louis Shapes NL Race
Giants gain momentum after beating Chicago 7-6 in Chicago as they start a seven game set in St Louis over four days. Hornsby stars with 11 chances, while Roots arm falters. Pirates lead NL with three wins over Phillies as Cardinals beat Robins and Reds sweep Braves. Athletics win lone AL game over Detroit.
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Nehl
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Cincinnati Reds
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Tigers
Bob Fothergill
High Point Elon game postponed to October 4
The High Point college Elon football opener is postponed due to Elon’s insufficient training time. Coach Boylin seeks a replacement game for this Saturday. if none is found, the Panthers will open September 24 at Welch Field against King College. A scrimmage between Purples and Whites ended 13-0 for the Whites.
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Piedmont Playograph Delights Crowds In High Point Debut
Hundreds gathered outside the newspaper office to witness Raleigh versus Salisbury at the Piedmont league on a new playograph. The board traces each play with base runners and hits, praised by spectators as nearly like live action. Crescent Lumber and Craven Construction funded the stand and will run the device during the series.
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Salisbury
High Point
Crescent Lumber Company
Craven Construction Company
Tunney Keeps Restful Regimen With Golf Break
Gene Tunney's training includes mostly rest with light golf as he hones for the upcoming fight. He played at Onwentsia with Virginia Wilson and teammates Rudy Knepper and Gordon Kelly while in Lake Forest, planning to return to Chicago to see Rickard. Manager Billy Gibson says only a few more short workouts remain before fight night as Tunney believes he is in peak condition.
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Billy Gibson
Tunney
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Chicago
Rickard
Eddie Kagan
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North Shore Society
Virginia Wilson
Rudy Knepper
Gordon Kelly
Gene
State College Wolfpack Practice Under Tebell Gathers Depth
North Carolina State football training opened with Coach Gus Tebell and assistants conducting strenuous drills for both backfields. Tebell discarded crutches from a broken ankle, focusing on backfield combinations as he works to select the first four players from a strong pool.
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North Carolina State College
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Slaughter
Sermon
Drennen
Wolfpack
Tebell
Top Ninchers Major League Leaders Through September 12
Baseball leaders listed include National: Batting P Wanner Pirates 381 runs Waner Pirates 118 hits Waner 210 doubles Stephenson Cubs 40 triples Waner 18 homers Wilson Cubs 27 stolen bases Frisch Cardinals 38 pitching Benton Giants 15 5 American: Batting Simmons Athletics 390 runs Gehrig Ruth Yankees 139 hits Combs Yankees 20 doubles Gehrig Yankees 50 triples Combs Yankees 19 homers Ruth Yankees 50 stolen bases Sisler Browns. On his
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Carolina grid squad drills on line tactics in scrimmage
Chapel Hill Sept 13 The Carolina grid squad worked on line tactics during practice focusing on blocking and charging. Ends and backs mixed in scrimmage as interference on end and tackle plays was addressed. Bill Dodderer returned to camp in the old uniform after years of trying for the majors.
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Carolina Gridiron Warriors
Bill Dodderer
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