Indiana Law Clouds Dempsey Greb Bout Plans
The piece argues Governor McCray must weigh Indiana prize fighting law before a Dempsey Greb bout in Michigan City. It notes Greb’s previous Indianapolis appearance and the boxing versus fighting distinction, urging clear official stance before promotion proceeds. Meanwhile MLB notes two bad clubs knocking leaders, with the Braves Giants double bill and Pirates thriving atop standings.
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Wagering and sports notes from Hawthorne to Coney Island and tennis praise
Thursday results show Quick Lunch and Alleghan winnings of 18 with a total bank near 499.25. Bets placed include Elizabeth K, Nayarit, and Eight Sixty at Hawthorne and Coney Island. Baseball talk covers the Reds, Frisch, Rixey, and Holke plus Len g l en praised as top woman tennis player with Wills, Hennessey notes. A Rhodes scholar signs with Three I League baseball club amid Oxford plans.
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Houben Beats Paddock in Berlin Sprint Showdown
Hubert Houben, the German sprinter, defeated Charlie Paddock in Berlin to stun the athletic crowd. Houben plans a fall visit to the United States to display speed and pursue American records.
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Rosenberg Wins Bantam Title Bout By KO At Velodrome
Charlie Phil Rosenberg, bantamweight champion, knocked out Eddie Shea in the fourth round of a 15 round fight at the Velodrome. Shea was knocked down twice in the third and once in the fourth before the stoppage thirty seven seconds into the round. Other bouts saw Ruby Goldstein outpoint Joe Matone in six rounds and several decisions and draws on the card.
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Independent Baseball Clubs Seek Aug Open Dates Across Indiana
Independent clubs announce open August dates and seek opponents from State teams including Bloomington, Anderson, Brazil, Kokomo, Rushville and Newcastle. The Acme A. A.s, Southern Grays and others list schedules and invites. Roy Luebbe of Omaha’s Western League club heads to New York Yankees.
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Illinois Tourney Near End Sees Semis Set at Skokie Club
The Illinois tennis championship advances to its semi finals with Big Bill Tilden meeting Howard Kinsey and Little Bill Johnston facing Wray Brown. Brown upset George Lott Jr. to reach the semis. Walter Thomas beat John Sheldon to win the Illinois boys crown. Tilden and Sandy Weiner advance in doubles by edging Lott and Hardy.
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Battling Siki Knocks Out Jimmy Francis in Second Round
West Hoboken July 24 United Press report: Battling Siki stopped Jimmy Francis in the second round of their boxing bout here.
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Greb Outpoints Britton in Ten-Round Bout
At Columbus Kansas on July 24 Harry Greb world middleweight champion outpoints Billy Britton in a ten round no decision bout.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores From Nearby Games
Cincinnati Reds defeated Akron Firestone 10 to 0 while Brooklyn Nationals beat Reading 6 to 2 in exhibition play.
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Rosenberg Stuns Shea In Fourth Round Bantam Bout
In New York Thursday night Rosenberg defeated Eddie Shea by knockout in the fourth round to claim the bantamweight world title. Early betting favored Shea, but rumors from Indianapolis that Shea would be counted out after multiple knockdowns proved true.
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Marion County Sunday School League Twin Bill at Pennsy Park
Two Marion County Sunday School League games are set for Saturday afternoon at Pennsy Park. The Seventh Christian and Broad Way M E nines clash at 2 o'clock in the opener, followed by Tuxedo Baptists versus First Baptists in the second game. Rivalry runs high as fans expect spirited baseball.
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Pinch Hitters Help Braves Close Gap Against Cardinals
In Boston on July 24 the Braves trailed the Cardinals by five runs entering the ninth. Manager Bancroft sent in Gibson Neil and Mann as pinch hitters. Gibson delivered a triple and all three produced four runs, with Bell making two key plays to keep the ball from reaching the locals.
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Helen Wills Dominates Essex Club Final in Manchester
Helen Wills, National champion, crushes Mary K Browne 6-2 6-1 to win the Essex Country Club invitational. Browne joins Wills in the West vs East doubles finals with Eleanor Goss. Mallory, Bundy, and Jessup-title contenders, eye Forest Hills下一月 u.s. team hopes rise.
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Tremendous Louisville Lead Faces Indians Clash at Park
Louisville Colonels hold a commanding lead as the old rivalry with the Indians sparks a three game series opening at Washington Park. Bill Burwell may start for Louisville against Deberry, with 1,500 fans expected Sunday if the Indians upset the payoff.
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Shank Promises To Outmusic Louisville Fans At Ballgame
Mayor Lew Shank urged Indianapolis fans to pack the park and out-chant Louisville rooters at Union Station before the game. He said the Police and Firemen Band would welcome the 1,500 travelers and help Ownie Bush's Indians wallop the league leaders.
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Kalamazoo Grand Circuit Results Report
Race results from Kalamazoo Grand Circuit events on Thursday include three heats of a trotting stakes with a $3,000 purse and two heats of pacing also for $3,000. Notable performances listed for Fannie Watts with Admiral Grattan finishing 2:05%4 and 2:04% marks, along with two-year-old trotting heats and participants such as Park American and Frank Worthy.
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Seven to One Insurance On Gertrude Ederle Channel Swim
London July 24 The odds on Gertrude Ederle swimming the English Channel have moved to seven to one against success as American money shifts Lloyds underwriters. The American swimmer awaits favorable weather at Cape Gris-Nez on the French coast. the channel has never been conquered by a woman.
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Grayjack Faces Dugan in Fort Harrison Main Event
Milwaukee boxer Walter Grayjack meets Jackie Dugan of Louisville in a ten round main event on next Tuesday's Ft Harrison show. Grayjack is praised as one of the cleverest in his class with a strong record after decisive wins over Joey Sanger and Ernie Goozeman, plus victories over Joe Schwartz Patsy Flannigan Connie Curry Jimmy Kelly Sammy Marino Ray Miller Stewart McLean Howard Mayberry Earl McArthur and Sammy Craden.
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Kallio to wrestle Reynolds in Indy wind-up July 30
Gus Kallio will meet Jim Reynolds welterweight grappler of Chicago in the wind-up match at the Broadway Theater Thursday night July 30. First of a five match series in Indianapolis and Kallio’s second appearance of the year here. Reynolds is a Chicago name but a stranger to local fans. Two preliminaries will be added to the card as soon as possible.
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Baseball notes from a chaotic major league Thursday recap
Yankees routs Beth Nat making key drives and homers to seize second. Rommel secures his 17th win as Alleghenys top Red Sox 5 4. Giants slide from first after split with Braves. Carter and Traynor pace late runs. Smith shines for Indians. Thurston and White Sox pitchers noted.
Bright wood opens new air arena with action packed card
The open air arena in Bright wood drew about 1 200 fans on opening night. Merle Alte beat Rustie Russell in ten rounds on points as Cox edged Sayres in eight. Pruitt outpointed Watson in six, Butt topped Zimmerman in three, Prosser KOed McGlynn in two, Hall defeated Hunt in four. Cooley refereed all bouts.
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Plan Change Could Move Three-I Franchise to Hannibal
Reliable information states Three-I League officials may place a franchise with Hannibal Missouri to replace Bloomington Illinois this season or next. President Wylie reportedly conferred with Hannibal on Thursday due to lack of patronage cited as the reason for the potential move.
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