Dempsey Promoter Promises and Plans in Brooklyn
In New York on July 13, discussion swirls around promoters Cole and Humbertor who signed Dempsey for promotion and an outdoor arena in June. Weisberg pays $50,000 for Harry Willis’s autograph as a bold bid to stage fights, while Georges Carpentier is noted as a rival.
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Baseball Notes Show Weekend Matches and Cancellations
Semi Pro and amateur games listed with Riverside venues and several cancellations. Teams such as Red Wings West Washington Merchants and Midways Cubs seek games. callers are given numbers and addresses for scheduling. Notable items include Eight Yale coaches for 1929 and Pendleton roundup dates in September.
Seventeen Stars Meet in Rich Arlington Classic
At Arlington Park, about 60,000 race fans watched seventeen turf aristocrats in the 75 000 American classic. Blue Larkspur with Mack Garner aboard led the betting at 5 to 2 as Rose of Sharon held 3 to 1, Clyde Van Dusen 4 to 1, with Windy City and Grey Coat among rivals.
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Tony Pascuma
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Giants rally over Cubs on Elvin Ott heroics in New York
Elvin Ott tripled with two out in the ninth to send the Giants to a 3-3 tie and 10th inning win. Travis Jackson followed with a leadoff homer for the decisive run as Larry Benton claimed the victory. Fullis and Stephenson also homered.
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Rooklyn
St. Louis
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Schmeling Exhibition Precedes Friday Sparring Card
Five bouts are lined up for the Max Schmeling exhibition at Cable Tabernacle Friday night July 19. Promoter Henry Bowsher completes his fifth program to feature a three round sparring session with Schmeling followed by brief training stunts. Local bouts include Tracy Cox of Indianapolis versus Al DeRose and more featherweight and lightweight matchups on the card.
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Max Schmeling
Cable Tabernacle
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Bowsher
Tracy Cox
Indianapolis
al DeRose Seasures
Repoval Cox
Paul Par- Rael Anderson
Jonny Bowers
Hub New
Nationalista tops Garcia in seventh round technical knockout
United Press reports in Phoenix on Friday night the Filipino bantamweight Young Nationalista scored a technical knockout over Bobby Garcia of Los Angeles in the seventh round of a ten round bout.
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Stars to Exhibit Waves Indianapolis Week of Exhi bition
Stars on a transcontinental tour come to Indianapolis next Tuesday for a seven swimmer exhibition hosted by Mrs. Lara W. Wood and the club swimming committee. The lineup includes Esther Foley Adelaide Lambert Agnes Geraghty Ethel Mc Gary Lisa Lindstrom and Eleanor Holm with a post dinner diving display and remarks by some stars. Indiana Kentucky AAU approval has been granted and lighting by William Rothe will feature a late afternoon pool show and a nocturnal exhibition with Reginald Garstang as MC.
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Women’s Swimming Association of
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Indiana - Kentucky Amateur Athletic Union
William Rothe
Reginald Garstang
Indians and Hens End Series In Weekend Struggles
The Hens and Indians split a three game set with a Friday win by Love Betzel and a tight 6 5 finish at Washington Park. Ollie Belma impressed in his first meeting with Parmelee as Toledo looks to reinforce the roster for Sunday's twin bill.
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Heydler Clears Hack Wilson Over Reds Incident
Hack Wilson faced no suspensions after league president John A. Heydler exonerated him in the July 4 clash with Pete Donohue of Cincinnati. Heydler cited evidence that Donohue could defend himself, stressing a mild reprimand and urging Wilson to keep slugging to the ball.
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Chicago
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Washington and Lee and V M I Laud by Mentor
Washington and Lee university and Virginia Military Institute in Lexington are praised by Knute Rockne for their historic leadership roles and strong educational traditions. He notes E Lee and Stonewall Jackson as notable figures and predicts the schools will continue to perform well.
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Reformers League Organized in Hammond
Lake county hosts a new reform effort as the Voters' League of America files incorporation papers in Hammond. The group aims to inform citizens about political affairs and impart civic truth to the public. Surf-board polo joins Waikiki water sports lineup as a novelty event.
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Fistic Heads to Appoint Boxing Czar
United Press reports New York plans to appoint a boxing czar with supreme authority over the sport, aiming to stabilize the industry and coordinate with other states. The move follows Schmeling’s suspension and a fall bout promoted outside New York, possibly in Detroit, as plans unfold before year end.
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Harvard and Yale Favored in Oxford Cambridge Dual Meet
Harvard and Yale entered as slight favorites to defeat Oxford and Cambridge in the ninth international track and field meet at Harvard Stadium Cambridge Massachusetts. The visitors posed a real threat and expected a close contest if the Americans win.
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Baseball Calendar Schedule and Results
Baseball calendar shows American Association standouts for Kansas City and St Paul with team records. National League and American League standings list Philadelphia Chicago New York Boston St Louis and others with win loss records and percentages. Three-I League games today include Columbus Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City and more with multiple city matchups.
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Games Today
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Toledo
Baseball score summaries from a busy set of games
A dense recap lists multiple games with scores and lineups across cities including Kansas City Yarmouth Minneapolis Cincinnati Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Detroit New York Boston Washington Cleveland and others. It notes postponements rain and various pitching and batting lines across first and second games and late-season standings.
Don Moe Favored In Final For Western Amateur Golf Title
Two collegians meet in Kansas City to decide the western amateur championship. Don Moe, 20 year old University of Oregon sophomore, enters as a top contender against Gilbert Carter of Missouri. Moe led with 131 holes and a 144 par score, while Carter qualified with 154 and has been significantly over par in most rounds. If paired Friday, Moe would have beaten Carter 10 and 9, based on semi final performances.
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Dope
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Gilbert Carter
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John Lehman
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Martha Sets Records as Pro Swimmer Norelius Tops Marks
Martha Norelius former Olympic swimming champion turned professional set five world professional records in her first appearance as a hired mermaid. She swam 500 yards against time in New York clocking top marks for professional women at 200 meters 220 yards 400 meters 440 yards and 500 yards.
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New York
Martha Norelius
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Percy Williams Ties World Record In 100 Yard Dash
Percy Williams of Vancouver equalled the world mark for the 100 yard dash at the international invitational track meet in Vancouver. He ran the distance in 9.35 seconds, edging Frank Wykoff of California to win by about a yard after a neck and neck start for the first fifty yards.
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Doubles Teams Meet Berlin in European Davis Cup Final
The German Davis Cup doubles team was to meet England in Berlin today in the European zone finals with Germany needing one victory to clinch. Germany had won both singles matches on Friday, setting up the doubles clash. Also reported: English lightweight Jack Berg defeated Herman Perlich of Kalamazoo in ten rounds in Chicago.
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Goldstein KO's Drako in New York bout
Ruby Goldstein of New York knocked out Hilly Drako of Germany in the third round of their ten rounder here Friday night. Drako suffered a broken nose.
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Baseball Hall of Fame era all stars honored by clubs
Major league legends Mel Ott of the Giants Lou Gehrig of the Yankees Jim Bottomley of the Cardinals Chuck Klein of the Phillies Chick Hafey of the Cardinals Hack Wilson of the Cubs Al Simmons of the Athletics are named in a commemorative lineup.
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Deaf and Dumb Boxer Dummy Mahan Knocks Out Paul De Hate
Hollywood reports Dummy Mahan deaf and dumb fighter overwhelmed Paul De Hate with a technical knockout in the second round of a ten round bout. Mahan dominated from the bell, securing a decisive win.
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Paul de Hate
Highland Pro Captures Indiana Open Championship
Neal McIntyre of the Highland Club Indianapolis won the Indiana Open with 283 strokes, edging Ralph Stonehouse of Coffin Indianapolis by one and George Lance of Terre Haute by two. Stonehouse led at 36 holes, then McIntyre surged with late birdies and an eagle to triumph.
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Main M'Elwyn Wins By Time in Special
Main M Elwyn trotted to victory in the $10,000 Commodore Perry 2-year-old trotting stakes at Ft. Miami track. Princess Iroquois finished second. Sep Palin piloted Calumet Albert to win the $1,500 2-year-old pace. Ve locity won the 2:24 class trot and Sir Walter took the 2:08 pace. Guy Jr won the 2:18 pace.
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Shade defeats Mitchell in ten rounds in New York
New York report: Dave Shade defeated Leo Mitchell in a ten round decision on Friday night. Shade used steady power to edge ahead early and hold the edge to the final bell at the venue in front of a packed crowd.
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New York
Dave Shade
Leo Mitchell
Jones wins Chicago women’s district golf title in 19 holes
Mrs Melvin Jones of Olympia Fields defeated Helen MacMoran to win the Chicago women's district golf tournament in Friday action, finishing at nineteen holes.
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Chicago
Melvin Jones
Olympia Fields
Helen MacMoran
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