Shelby Fiasco Echoes In Dempsey Gibbons Fight
A chaotic buildup around the 1920 bout between Jack Dempsey and Gene Gibbons drew huge crowds and controversy. Promoters faced scrutiny as funds and tickets sparked debate, while ringside action delivered a fierce 15 round battle with Dempsey edging a narrow victory.
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Clyde debuts with Rangers in tense opener
Baseball highlights from a busy day feature Clyde’s debut with the Rangers, a late comeback by the Tigers fueled by a homer, and strong pitching from Catfish Hunter. In the National League, San Francisco, Houston, St. Louis, and a split New York-Philadelphia doubleheader shape the standings. Olympic gold medalist Micky King of Pontiac will receive the Woman of Achievement Award from the International Freedom Festival committee.
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Cardinals pound Pirates after big scoring night
The Cardinals blasted the Pirates 5-4 behind 24 hits as Joe Torre hit for the cycle, joining a night of heavy offense that featured Saltillo and strong performances across the league. Highlights included Mets, Cubs, Astros, and Expos all posting decisive games, with notable stellar pitching from Jerry Reuss and Dave Rader driving the Giants to a win.
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Fragmentary OCR text with many garbled phrases. The readable parts hint at a local club or league event involving pies, dates, and payments, but no coherent reporting of people, places, or outcomes. No clear facts emerge to summarize.
ABA Trials New Rules In Ongoing Tinkering
SAN DIEGO AP The ABA is testing rule changes including a three point line and a new ball. An upcoming vote could allow players to remain in Pocane despite out-of-bounds concerns. A Providence Civic Center sale requires seed money and a fan lease by July 9. Preseason will feature a no-foul-out rule and seven to eight players per team for one controlled game. League may apply changes to the regular season.
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Hope Star Sports Pro baseball standings and schedule notes
East and West divisions show team records with wins and losses, recent results, and upcoming games across multiple cities. Key teams include New York Baltimore Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland California Oakland Chicago Kansas City Minnesota Texas. schedules feature doubleheaders, suspensions, and rain delays with several interleague matchups listed.
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Hope Junior Legion Defeats Sheridan 10-3 in District Clash
Hope traveled to Sheridan and won 10-3 behind Mike Downs who allowed two hits and struck out ten. Offense featured Buddy Ingram with a four-for-five performance including a bases empty homer and Gary Rhodes two-run shot. Next game at Magnolia at 1 30 p.m with Wade Harris listed as probable starter.
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Solunar Tables Plan Your Day for Prime Sport
Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide readers to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover on specific daily windows. Use these times to target peak activity and improve success across days.
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