Ruth and Uhle Duel as Babe Faces Pitching Gambles
Cleveland pitcher George Uhle analyzes how to retire Babe Ruth, noting Ruth’s strength against inside pitches and low breaking curves. Uhle recalls a game where Ruth hacked a right field homer off a waist high curve and explains Ruth’s weakness for high curves and favorable response to low fastballs.
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Dempsey Starts Training Camp for Comeback
Jack Dempsey begins conditioning at his Saratoga Springs camp ahead of a July 21 bout with Jack Sharkey. Sharkey plans training in New York starting July 5. Both fighters posted $2,500 forfeits. Dempsey will receive 27 1 4 percent of the gate and Sharkey 22 1 4 percent and a 15 round fight contract. Dempsey has options to fight Gene Tunney in September if he defeats Sharkey. Estelle Taylor accompanies Dempsey for the camp.
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Jack Sharkey
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Philadelphia
Eastern Links Tourney Close In Delaware Water Gap
Bobby Cruickshank led the field in the Eastern Open after the third round begun, with 143 for the first two days. Willie Macfarlane trailed by one stroke, and Johnny Farrell tied with Walter Hagen at 145, while Charles Hoffner stood at 146.
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United Preas
American Ace Tilden Advances In Tennis Tournament
American ace Willer T. Tilden reached the quarterfinals by defeating 18 year old Frenchman Christian Boussus 6-1 7-5 6-2. Henri Cochet and Francis T. Hunter also advanced to the last eight with wins over De Kehrling and J. C. Gregory respectively. Mrs. John Hill and Mrs. G. Peacock reached the women’s singles last eight, while Harada and Washburn moved into the men’s doubles quarterfinals. Mrs. Mallory considered turning professional after her Thursday defeat.
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England
Unique Role Signals Late Decline in Tennis Star
The text notes a celebrated female player near the end of her career, arguing she might leverage her fame to join the professional ranks alongside Suzanne Lenglen and Mary Browne, pursuing a final era on the court.
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Mary K. Browne
Tony Canzoneri Favored To Take Title In Chicago Bout
June 24 report on the ban tamweight championship between Bud Taylor Terré Haute and Tony Canzoneri New York. Weigh ins were 117 pounds. a 24 hour respite allowed Canzoneri to regain form. Odds moved from 6 to 5 to 8 to 5 as he remained favorite. advance sales exceed 49000 dollars, promising a strong gate.
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Gehrig's three homers pace Yankees 11 4 win over Red Sox
Lou Gehrig hit three home runs to lift the New York Yankees to an 11 to 4 rout of the Boston Red Sox. His total for the season rose to 21, two behind Babe Ruth.
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al Simmons
Saturday Amateur League Tilts Across City Circuits
The schedule lists league matchups across CAPITAL CITY, FRATERNAL, COOPERATIVE, BIG SIX, CITY and other divisions. Notable pairings include Marmon versus Stutz at Ft Harrison and Milk games at Riverside with multiple venues like Garfield and Brookside.
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Jones on Way for Title Play
Bobby Jones planned to depart Atlanta for New York en route to England to defend his British open title. In his last warmup, Joe Kirkwood defeated him 5 up in 18 holes at Albany Georgia, finishing in 66 to Jones 71, leaving Jones still below par but unable to best Kirkwood.
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Notre Dame Navy Football Tickets On Sale In Baltimore
Tickets went on sale in Annapolis for the Navy Notre Dame football game set for October 15 in Baltimore. It marks an early intersectional clash and Notre Dame's first Baltimore appearance.
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Navy
Hopped-Up Senators Open Four-Game Series In Town
Ivy Wingo's Columbus Senators travel to Washington Park to begin a four game set with the Indians. The INDIANS face possible trouble as Columbus lifts from cellar status and aims to climb in the 1927 campaign. Brewers beat Tribe 6 to 3 in Milwaukee series finale with key hits and walks fueling five first-inning markers.
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Baseball Calendar Shows American Association and League Games
Schedule lists American Association matchups Columbus at Indianapolis Louisville at Toledo and two Detroit at Chicago and St Louis at Cleveland games in the American League. National League includes New York at Philadelphia two games Boston at Brooklyn Chicago at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at St Louis and St Louis at Cleveland results follow for yesterday’s first games with scores and pitchers listed.
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Rosters Ready for K. I. O. Fray
Indianapolis Merits and Wiedemanns of Newport announce rosters for the Sunday K I O League championship elimination at Pennsy Park. Game starts 3 45 with whip pet dog races preceding. Wiedemanns field a strong semi pro lineup while Merits face a major test.
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Amarillo Buys Right-Hand Pitcher Herbert Sanders
Amarillo completes a trade for a tall right handing pitcher from the Los Angeles Club named Herbert Sanders, adding depth to the rotation.
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Los Angeles
Herbert Sanders
Salesmen Wanted for Radio Service Ad Company Ad
Men who can qualify in every sense the term implies. Must be willing to work twelve hours daily, to earn income of $10,000 annually. Grose sales can not fall below a total of $1,000 per week. This selling connection is probably one of the best ever offered in this city, and consideration will be given only to men of character and proven ability. Radio Service Advertising Company, 510 Illinois building.
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Washington coach comments on Navy and California crews
Rusty Callow, coach of the Washington crew, watched rival eights at the Poughkeepsie regatta. He praised Navy as the smoothest on the river and California as the most powerful, adding the Huskies must improve to win.
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Prelim Card for Harrison Is Arranged
Captain Clark completes four prelims for next Tuesday Ft Harrison boxing show. Howdy Stout of Indianapolis faces Gene Lewis in a four round opener. Bobby Graham of San Antonio meets Beamer Roberts of Indianapolis in an eight round main card. Tracy Cox of Indianapolis fights Young Nasser of Terre Haute in a six round bout. The televised six fights include Leonard vs Grace in ten rounds and Bentley vs Oriham in six rounds.
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Doyle Stops Tremaine in Seventh Round Knockout
Mickey Doyle of Pittston defeated Carl Tremaine of Cleveland by knockout in the seventh round of a ten round featherweight bout in Barre Pennsylvania. Tremaine was beaten badly and KOed.
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