Newly Acquired Stars Bolster Washington's Pennant Chances
Walter Johnson's Washington Senators rise in standings aided by Alvin Crowder Heinie Manush and Art Shires in a 3 1 win over Chicago. Shires three singles Manush two hits Crowder allowed four hits. Other notes Yankees beat Tigers 5 4 Ruth homer. Bush returns form Cubs beat Braves 10 4 Cuyler homered. Reds shutout Brooklyn 5 0 Luque chased. Giants Pirates and Phillies Cardinals rainouts.
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Netters Reach Semi Finals in Intercollegiate Meet
In Brooklyn New York on June 20 an intersectional clash formed the semifinals of the eighth annual eastern intercollegiate lawn tennis championships. Lehigh's Julius Seligson, undefeated and top seed, is favored to beat Columbia's David Jones while California's Leonard Dworkin, seeded sixth, is slight favorite over Tulane's Clifford Sutter.
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Dundee Beats Ketchell in Ten-Round Fight
Ketchell of Chester Pennsylvania drops a ten round decision to Vince Dundee of Baltimore in Leiperville. The welterweight bout took place Thursday with Dundee securing victory.
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Three Knockouts Thrill Park Fight Crowd
Three knockouts highlighted a five bout card at Broad Ripple's rain or shine arena on Thursday night. Sonny Mitchell stopped Joe Baker in the fifth round, Ray Hertz KO'd Battling Bozo in the fourth, Bobby Vernon finished Jerry Jenkins in the third, while Kid Calloway drew with Ding Donnelly in four rounds and Red Shearer outpointed Tommy Peters.
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Big Four A A Meet Strong Commercial League Opponent
The Big Four A A travels to Southport Saturday to face a tough Commercial League opponent on the new High School field. Aaton or Pendergrast will pitch for Big Four with Bob Kelly catching.
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Night golf considered by city officials in Anderson
Anderson officials weigh lighting the municipal golf course for night play as night baseball and football grow. Baby Joe Gans, 140, California, defeated Paddy Creedon, 142, Union City, Pa., in Newark, and stopped Obie Bain, 162, Newark, N J, in the same report.
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Risko Eyes Schmeling Rematch After Uzcudun Victory
Johnny Risko, Cleveland baker boy, claims top contender status after a ten round win over Paulino Uzcudun in Detroit. He vows a return bout with champion Max Schmeling and cites his past wins and readiness to fight anyone for the title in the United States.
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Indianapolis and Bloomington Wrestlers Set for Monday Show
Ed Baker of Indianapolis and Carl Chaney of Bloomington have been signed for the finish match on Monday night at Broad Ripple. Both have wrestled prelims for some time in the city and provided good entertainment. The Monday prelims are to be announced, with management promising balanced card with special efforts.
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Six Bouts Slated On Army Boxing Card At Ft Harrison
The Ft Harrison boxing card Tuesday night features a ten round main event between Cowboy Eddie Anderson and Spug Meyers, plus five supporting bouts. The prelims include three six rounders and two four rounders. Anderson recently beat Joe Rivers in ten rounds. K O Brown faces Joe Brian in a six rounder, with Eddie Roberts versus Jerry Jenkins and Johnny Hammer against Ray Cullivan also on the bill. The commission, led by Capt. Frank Schucker, praised the turnout from the first card last Tuesday.
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McEvoy to Return to Oaks as Yankee Property
Oakland reports Lou McEvoy a right handed pitcher for the New York Yankees will rejoin the local Pacific Coast League club, the Oaks, where he played last season. Yankee property also sends Paul Andrews from the Oaks to Birmingham.
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Rivalry Polo Match Sunday at Ft Harrison
A rivalry polo match is set for Sunday afternoon at Ft Harrison drawing a growing gallery of fans. The event features the Rolling Ridge team of Indiana in what promises to be a real contest.
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Coaches prep as squads ignite week of practice plans
Indianapolis teams prepare for a week of action as Army officers join in practice. The two squads show intense drills and expect a lively crowd with abundant activity ahead.
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Lightweight Stan Loayza Edges Pirnkey Kaufman in Hartford
In Hartford on June 20 Stan Loayza won a ten round bout by decision over Pirnkey Kaufman after a gruelling contest. The match featured steady exchanges and notable endurance from both fighters in a crowded ring.
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Five Match Wrestling Card at Riverside Monday Night
A five match wrestling card at Riverside Monday night nears completion. The feature match pits Allen Eustace of Kansas City against Henry Cross of Cleveland in a heavyweight bout. Semifinals include Speedy Schaeffer versus Coach from Indiana University and Al Thom against Johnny Carlin. Two supporting bouts are planned.
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Belanger Loses Light Heavyweight Bout in Binghamton
Charley Belanger Canadian light heavyweight champion fell to local fighter Joe Banovic in a ten round verdict at Binghamton on Thursday.
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