Hoosier Playboy Fights On Despite Danger in Ring
Chuck Wiggins from Indianapolis battled George Godfrey in a brutal heavyweight contest. The referee halted the bout in the seventh round as Wiggins took heavy punishment. Fat Eddie Mead advised Wiggins to protect himself and quit chasing a payday.
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Henry L. Farrell
Nea
Times
Chuck Wiggins
Indianapolis
George Godfrey
Fat Eddie Mead
Joe Aynech
Wiggins
Chuck
Fat Eddie
Mead
Godfrey
Pyle Recalled Before State Labor Commission
C C Pyle was summoned by a state labor commission to answer complaints from troopers about unpaid salaries and expenses from his recent transcontinental foot race.
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Los Angeles
C. C. Pyle
State Labor Commission
Outfield Craft for Young Ball Players in Sandlots
The piece reflects on the value of outfield play for kids and pros, noting the skill, speed, arm, and keen eye required. It encourages youngsters to embrace the outfield, arguing strong outfielders help teams win pennants and that the position offers lasting value.
Black Caps Set Five Game Series With Highways
Lincoln Highways of Indianapolis to face Louisville Black Caps in a five game series at Washington Park starting July 4 with a double header. Saturday features a single game and Sunday ends with another double bill. The Highways recently defeated the Florida Giants 4 3 as Bailey McCauley earned his sixth straight win. second game ended in a 3 3 tie after six innings.
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Lincoln Highways
Indianapolis
Louisville Black Caps
Washington Park
Black Caps
Highways
Florida Giants
Bailey McCauley
Lermond Shines In Mile Workout At AAU Trials
Denver hosts the National AAU track and field championships as Leo Lermond of the Boston Athletic Association clocks 3 07.2 for three quarters in a prep mile. Frank Wykoff emerges as a sprint favorite amid a stellar field including Simpson Bracey Tolan and Paddock.
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Colo
America
Leo Lermond
Boston Athletic Association
Lermond
Paavo Nurmi
Frank Wykoff
Frank
Frank Simpson
Claude Bracey
Eddie Tolan
Charlie Paddock
Semi Pro and Amateur Baseball Action at Garfield and Nearby Parks
Multiple local teams schedule Sunday games including Oriole Juniors versus Acme Triangles at Garfield with Geiss on mound and Wilhite catching, plus Weber Milk facing Indian a es Red Wings. Other headlines note Gosport A C losses, Marmon Eights win, and forthcoming open dates and practices across local clubs.
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Oriole
Acme Triangles
Garfield Ark
Geiss
Wilhite
Thompson
Kaeser
Battery
Weber
Indianaes Red Wings
Garfield
Eorth
Thom Wins Feature Bout at Broad Ripple
Wilbur Thom defeated Leslie Fishbaugh in a two fall victory with the decisive toss. In other time limit bouts Al Thom defeated Bob Printy and George Baltzer beat Andy Brown.
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Broad Ripple
Wilbur Thom
Leslie Fishbaugh
Thom
al Thom
Wilbur
Bob Printy
George Baltzer
Andy Brown
Taxicab Strike Ends in Injury for Cooper on Monday
A taxi passenger named Cooper sustained a crushed left instep and a strained back after a collision with a bus on Monday. He received first aid at Chestnut Hill hospital before being moved to his hotel for further care.
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Cooper
Chestnut Hill Hospital
Missions Annex Pacific Honors By United Preas
The San Francisco Missions led the Pacific Coast League by Wade Killefer in the first half of the split season, four games ahead of the Seals. The second half starts today with winners in each half facing a October purse, standings show Mission top at 60-33 and Los Angeles 59-59.
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United Preas Los Angeles
San Francisco Missions
Wade Killefer
San Francisco Seals
W. L. Pet
Mission
Angeles
San Fran
Sacr Mato
Oakland
Seattle
Hollywood
Portland
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