Grier declares V the DOPE on amateur pro debate
An editorial discusses the amateur status controversy in international athletics led by Murchison and Paddock. It debates AAU rules and how expenses and professional play affect amateur standing, noting Holland meetings and US golf and soccer affiliations. It references Keefe Carter’s resignation from Lincoln Park amid a dispute over amateur eligibility.
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Murchison
Germany
England
United States
Berlin
Paddock
Amateur Athletic Union
Oklahoma City
Keefe Carter
Carter
Keefe
Lincoln Park Golf Club
Tm Rev
Aee
Across the Board Today Makes New Wager Plan
The column outlines a fresh betting scheme starting with $500 and rebuilding after losses. It details specific wagers on SOLDIER II at Hawthorne and NIVLAG at Coney Island, with updates expected Wednesday on the bankroll and bets. Ames C McGill is noted for owning the old Indianapolis ball club and backing two year old Russell Gardner. De Norrio Shea returns to New York aiming to fight Phil Rosenberg for bantam glory at Tex Rickard's Velodrome, with a $15,000 purse noted.
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Hawthorne
Coney Island
Ames C. McGill
Indianapolis
Bantam Title at Stake in Rosenberg versus Shea Bout
New York July 21 The bantamweight crown will be defended by incumbent Charlie Phil Rosenberg against Italian Chicago fighter Iddie Shea in a 15 round or less match at the Velodrome. Rosenberg, the second Jew to claim the title in six years, seeks to extend his hold while Shea gains attention after a recent win over a rival.
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Times_ Special
New York
Charlie
Phil) Rosenberg
Chicago
Iddie Shea
Rosenberg
Shea
Lynch
Buff
Pole
Phil
Pete Sarmiento
Cleveland
Fort Fight Card Tonight Features Regional Boxers
In Jamestown New York Johnnites meet Jack MacDonall in a heavyweights bout. Eddie Staten of Louisville battles Larry Posen of Toledo at 150 pounds over eight rounds. oe Trumpeter of Toledo faces Ernie Walton of Indianapolis at 150 pounds in six. Pat McSullough of Ft Harrison takes on Joe Watters of Columbus Indiana at 160 pounds in six. Charles Shine of Indianapolis fights Charles Nall at 145 pounds in four. Band concert at 7 45 with referee George Grammel officiating.
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Eddie Staten
Louisville
Larry Posen
Toledo
Ernie Walton
Indianapoli
Pat McSullough
Ft. Harrison
Joe Watters
Columbus
Ind
She's Only Twelve Frances Meany Aims at Olympic Run
Frances Meany a 12 year old from Greenwich Conn trains daily to join competitive ranks hoping to emulate her sister Helen Meany the national high diving star. Frances specializes in the 440 and 80 yard events and experts predict an Olympic champion in 1928.
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Rances Meany
Helen
Greenwich
Conn
Frances
Tribesmen Repeat In Series At St. Paul
The Indians beat St. Paul 9 to 4 in St. Paul as Hank Schreiber drove in six runs with a homer, double, and single. Fitzsimmons pitched for the Hoosiers, while four St. Paul pitchers and two pinch hitters tried to stop the Tribe in a five run first inning. Across the river Minneapolis Millers defeated the Colonels 9 to 0 signaling a possible Louisville slump.
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T. Paul
Indians
St. Paul
Saints
Fitzsimmons
Hoosiers
Hank Schreiber
Schreiber
Walter Rehg
Nick Allen
Tribe
Minneapolis Millers
Colonels
Louisville
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
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Hrei Schmandt
Robertson
Christensen
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Urst
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Ssene
Mollwitz
Tiger
Fullerton
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Kelp
Collins
Merritt
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Ade
Hodanp
Roettger
Gore
Ballit Koln
Oloettger
Koln
Erritt
Frew
Baseball Standings and Results From American Association and Leagues
American Association standings show Louisville and Indianapolis near the top with Milwaukee and Columbus trailing. American League and National League schedules list key matchups with yesterday’s results including Detroit, New York, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia, St Louis, and Cincinnati. Weather and rain affected several games, including Columbus at Milwaukee and Toledo at Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Eee Olis
Indianapolis Messecakes
Columbus
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Cole
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Boston
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Milwaukee
New York
Troit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Hanover College Coach Named Noblesville High Athletic Head
Noblesville Indiana July 21 William Hough of Hanover College is appointed athletic coach for Noblesville High School succeeding H S Buck who resigned HY Seinen remains.
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Ind
William Hough
Hanover College
Noblesville High School
H. 8
Buck
HY Seinen
Prest-O-Lites to Meet Indianapolis A B C s at Washington Park
The Prest-O-Lites will clash with the Indianapolis A B C s in a 4:30 p.m. Wednesday game at Washington Park. Rain postponed Monday’s big prep for a hot struggle. The match opens a three game series with strong local support for the Prestos.
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Prest-O-Lites
Indianapolis A. B. C.s
Washington Park
Grand Circuit Results in Kalamazoo Advertising Parrot Stakes
Race results from Kalamazoo include multiple heats with purses around 1000 dollars. Notable entries include Peter Chan, Lily, Bell, Himes, and Volo. The report lists times, placements, and horse names in a dense, OCR-like summary.
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Noir Kalamazoo
Parrots Insurance
T Agin
Gaile Wasts
Chan Peter
John
Palin
Lily
Abbeurphy
Iss Volo
Jomis
Guy Watts
Geneva
Cher
Brightwood arena to host Thursday boxing card opener
Sign Cooley Jim Cooley former boxer and ball player signed to referee bouts at the Brightwood open air arena 2745 Massachusetts Ave The arena opens Thursday night with an ecard Larry Pruitt fighting his second pro bout against Allan Watson six rounds Also Ber shows include Merle Alters Rustie Russell ten rounds Jimmy Sayers vs Royal Cox eight rounds If successful weekly Thursday shows planned Bob Fitzsimmons scored a third round knockout over Quin tin Romero Rojas in Newark
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Ally
Brightwood
Independent Baseball Scores and Upcoming Games Report
The Rural Red Sox lost to Fortville 2 to 7 and seek a game next Sunday. The He-Trengue beat Lilly Varnish and will play Christamore Road next Sunday. The Keyless Independents defeated O landon 7 to 5. Next Sunday Ina giis play the Collegiates at Riverside No. 2. Multiple club notices include addresses and phone numbers for scheduling and contact.
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Red Sox
Fortville
Sox
Thorville
William Pake Ramee
Lis Cubs
Juni Rs
Casey and Hennessey Return From Wimbledon Final
Ray Casey of California and John Hennessey of Indianapolis reached the Wimbledon men's doubles final and were to land in New York to start a series of eastern tournaments. The USLTA announced it will seek players for the Davis Cup team to compete September 10 to 12. The association, encouraged by their Wimbledon showing, expects them to rise to front ranking status.
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Times
New York
Ray Casey
California
John Hennessey
Indianapolis
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Pices
Tiger Flowers defeats Pat McCarthy in ten round decision
Boston July 21 Tiger Flowers of Atlanta middleweight won a ten round decision over Pat McCarthy of Boston, a heavyweight, at the arena tonight.
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United Preas
Boston
Tiger Flowers
Atlanta
Pat McCarthy
Brooklyn Nets Buy McGraw for $25000 and Two Players
New York July 21 The Brooklyn National League club bought pitcher Robert McGraw from Minneapolis for $25,000 and two players. McGraw will report after the season. Nelson Green goes to Minneapolis immediately and Homer Wilson moves after the International League season ends September 20. McGraw has won ten straight and carries a 17–6 record.
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Brooklyn
National League Club
Robert McGraw
Minneapolis American Association Club
McGraw
Robins
Nelson Green
Minnneapolis
Homer Wilson
Reading Club
Indianapolis
New York Americans
Minneapolis
Millers
Forbes Beats Carson in Bantam Bout in Columbus
Times Snevi reports at Columbus Ohio July 21 that Harry Forbes Ohio bantamweight won a referee decision over Don Carson Indianapolis after a fast Monday night bout.
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Snevi
Columbus
Ohio
Harry Forbes
Don Carson
Indianapolis
De Paolo To Drive On Own Hook In Italy
Pete De Paolo, famed Indy 500 winner and 1924 racing leader, competes in Monza's Italian Grand Prix on Sept 6. He races independently of the Indianapolis Duesenberg firm after a prior business separation and may hold financial interest in his car.
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DE Paolo
Italy
Pete de Paolo
Monza
Indianapolis Duesenberg
Fred Duesenberg
Indianapolis Racing Car Establishment
Sporting notes mix humor and racing rumors across 1920s field
The column blends wild asides about Miss Lillian Harrison and a marcel with sports gossip. Tex Rickard is confident in bringing Will and Dempsey together next year while De Paolo and Tommy Milton plan Italian Grand Prix entries. Indiana Duesenberg talk ties in with Milan dispatches and the 1925 Italian classic.
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Tex Rickard
Wills
Dempsey
Tex
Santa Claus
Dundee In Old Form Beats Leonard In Ten Round Bout
Johnny Dundee regained form by winning a ten-round decision over Johnny Leonard of Allentown. Leonard was down for a count of three in the first round. Willie Harmon defeated Harry Galfund in a ten-round decision.
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Ted
York
Johnny Dundee
Semen
Johnny Leonard
Allentown
Leonard
Willie Harmon
New York
Harry Galfund
Dazzy Vance Sets Ten-Inning Strikeout Record
Brooklyn star pitcher Dazzy Vance struck out seventeen Cardinals on Monday night, establishing a new major league record for ten innings against St. Louis. The performance highlighted his dominance on the mound and added a historic milestone to his career.
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Sew' Lor
Dazzy Vance
Brooklyn
St. Louis Cards
Stars Win in Illinois Tennis Tourney Rounds
Illinois State tennis tournament at Kookie Country Club Glencoe sees stars Tilden Johnson Snodgrass Norton Griffin and Helen Jacobs advance through first round. Lott exits after dropping first two sets to Coleman Clark in a three set win. Numerous matches feature Chicago players and other competitors with scores including 6-3 6-0 and 8-0 6-2 in early rounds.
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United Preas
Kokie Country Club
Glencoe
Tilden
Johnson
Snodsrass
Norton
Griffin
Helen Jacobs
Lott
Coleman Clark
Charges of professionalism against Loren Murchison withheld
No more information about charges of professionalism against American sprinter Loren Murchison will be released until the investigation concludes. He has left on a motor trip and gave no address.
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United Press
London
Loren Murchison
Murchison
Walker-Wells bout matched for August in East Chicago
Welterweight champion Mickey Walker has been matched with Billy Wells of England for a ten round bout at East Chicago Indiana on August 7, promoter Jim Mullen announced today.
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Bay United Press
Chicago
Mickey Walker
Billy Wells
England
East Chicago
Ind
Jim Mullen
Dempsey Misses NY Commission Hearing on Life Sentence
Henry L. Farrd reports the New York boxing commission weighs a life sentence for Jack Dempsey after he failed to attend a key meeting. Tex Rickard advised Dempsey, but the panel remains reluctant to approve a Wills fight this year, citing readiness and scale concerns.
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United Arenas
New York
Jack Dempsey
Madoon
Harry Willam
Askell
Jack
Dempsey
Gay
Jack Kearns
Tex Rickard
Tlex
Wills
Rickard
Wille
Cryptic sports snippet from Majors features and notes
Fragmentary OCR text references Azzy Vance Major League items and a 34 elly Giant, with random names like Bottomley and Yan, unclear event details, and scattered numeric hints. No coherent narrative or outcome is discernible from the readable portions.
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