Dempsey Gibbons Bout Postponement Sought To July 14
Promoters plan to ask boxers and managers for consent to move the Dempsey Gibbons title fight from July 4 to July 14 to allow time to raise 273000 dollars. They aim to clear the $110000 guarantee to Dempsey and boost ticket sales, with managers Kearns and Kane to be consulted. Dan Tracy, creditor representative, resigns in Great Falls.
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United Press Sports
Shelby
Mont
Dempsey
Jack Kearns
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Kane
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Mayor Johnson Declares Fight On with 300000 Unencumbered Property
Mayor Jim Johnson returns as lead promoter with 300000 dollars in unencumbered assets backing the fight. Experts weigh Gibbons and Dempsey form as training notes show mixed views on contender strength and sparring. Shelby remains muddy as promoters bemoan rival rodeos and the upcoming bout.
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Jim Johnson
Gibbons
Dempsey
Shelby
Baseball Standings and Schedule in Major Leagues
American Association and American League standings show Detroit Chicago and Washington with varying win losses. National League listings include Brooklyn Boston and Philadelphia with win totals and winning percentages for multiple clubs.
Baseball schedule highlights for two game sets across leagues
American Association matchups list Tol. at Indpls. and Milwaukee at Minn. with two games each followed by Col. at Louisville. American League features Detroit at St. Louis and Chicago at Cleveland plus Boston at Washington and Philadelphia at New York. National League shows New York at Boston and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh with St. Louis at.
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Indpls
K. C
St. P
Mil
Minn
Col
Louiav
Yesterday's Results in St and New York Boston Brooklyn
Scores from yesterday show mixed results with rain affecting several games. Notable performances include Boston beating New York 8 to 15 with Scott and Snyder contributing key hits and Genewich and Smith on the mound. Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 5 to 11 as Reuther and Hargrave led the offense. Multiple rain delays interrupted Milwaukee Minneapolis Toledo Indianapolis matchups with incomplete tallies.
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Hornsby Divorce Granted in St. Louis Court
Mrs. Sarah E. Hornsby was granted a divorce from Rogers Hornsby the St. Louis Cards star second baseman. The court awarded custody of Rogers Jr. to Mrs. Hornsby. Hornsby did not contest the suit and denied allegations of indignities and failure to provide a proper home. a settlement was reported.
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Times Special
ST. Louis
Sarah E. Hornsby
Rogers Hornsby
Rogers, Jr
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Fie
Trouble Brewing in Coast League Public Dispute Over Seattle Seat
The petition by Charles Lockard owner of the Seattle club in the Pacific Coast League for a temporary injunction to seat him as a director was denied by U S District Judge John S Partridge. The judge noted a suspicion that the Seattle purchaser and the Los Angeles controller may be the same man and stressed baseball must remain clean. A permanent injunction petition to seat Lockard remains before the court.
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Los Angeles
William Wrigley, Jr
Partridge
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Independent and Amateur Ball League Schedules and Open Games
The St Philip baseball team meets the Spades at Brookside diamond No 1 at 3 30 Sunday with 2 30 prep. The Apollo Cubs claim a forfeit from the Northern Cubs. East Side Sunday School League standings show Centennary Heath Memorial Englewood and others with varied records. Mapleton Ramblers meet Christamor gy at Riverside diamond No 4 next Sunday at 12 30 and Mapleton Ramblers vs Riversides at Riverside diamond No 2 on July 4. The Commercial League and Druids sections list standings and upcoming game notices. Cross references include Lincoln Highways at Shirley Ind and multiple clubs seeking opponents or practice sessions.
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Big League Liners Take Series Opener With 21 Hits
Brooklyn racked up 21 hits including 2 home runs 3 doubles and a triple to win the Philadelphia opener by a wide margin. Giants extend win streak to nine after seven runs in 11th to beat Boston. Pirates sweep Cards in final game while Reds Cubs idle midweek. Sailor Friedman slight favorite in training for July 4 bout with Tendler. Bechtold soccer star dies of pneumonia in St Louis.
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United Press
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Hens and Tribe Fret Over Weather Verdict
Hens and Indians await the weatherman's ruling on a planned doubleheader this afternoon. With a discouraging outlook, teams hope for action after prior postponements. Fans watched the Blues and Saints clash in St Paul while players rested from wet grounds. The A A leaders The Blues and Saints jockeyed for top spot amid a busy schedule. Zinn contributed a lengthy home run as Sheehan saw his 12 game win streak end. The Senators were routed by Louisville as three pitchers worked.
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Saints
St. Paul
A. A
Kelleyites
Walter Hagen and Colonel Bogey in Golf History
The article notes Walter Hagen’s last pro post at Oakland Hills Club of Detroit now held by Mike Brady and, later, Hagen’s freelance play. It explains Colonel Bogey as a phantom player with a score to beat on each hole and details penalties for improving a ball’s lie in medal play. It also recalls 1916 1917 1918 golf championships and 1919 open winner Walter Hagen.
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Hagen
Bogey
Chick Evans
David Herron
Smith
Third Round Begins in Public Links Golf Championship
The third round of the public links golf championship opened in Washington in ideal weather. Eight players compete for four semi final spots this afternoon, seven from the Atlantic seaboard and one from the Pacific coast. Raymond McAuliffe of Buffalo remains the favorite for the title.
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Pacific Coast
Raymond McAuliffe
Buffalo
Dempsey Gibbons Fight Seen as Hopeless Flop in Montana
John O Neil a key Great Falls contributor calls the Dempsey Gibbons July 4 bout a hopeless flat tire predicting it will be remembered as a major fiasco. He spoke after Dan Tracy resigned from the show directorate following a Shelby conference. Dempsey must train until Tuesday for the final installment, with little chance he will fight Gibbons for the $200000 already secured outside Montana.
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United Preas
O'Neil
Gibbons
Montana
Sheppard to headline clash at ball park next Tuesday
Johnny Sheppard of Boston bantam trains at the Mitchell Club for a scheduled bantam bout with Bud Taylor at the ball park Tuesday night. The undercard includes Billy Long of Haute versus Jimmy Gordon of Middletown in eight rounds.
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Boston
Regatta Hopes Dim For West In Intercollegiate Race
In Poughkeepsie New York on June 28 the University of Washington faced dimmed Western chances as stroke Don Walling battles blood poisoning while Navy, defending champions, appeared poised for victory. Syracuse Columbia Cornell and Pennsylvania were also entered as crowds gathered on the river.
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United Press
Syracuse
Columbia
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Pennsy Club Wins at Columbus 4 to 2 Over Louisville
Indianapolis Pennsy defeats Louisville division club 4 to 2 in Columbus. Comstock pitched well. Birch and Daringer led hitting. Team leads Pennsylvania league with five victories, no defeats. next plays Ft. Harrison June 30 at Pennsy Park at 3 p.m. Box score details follow.
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Richards Beats French Star in Tennis Clash
Vincent Richards of Yonkers New York advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals with a straight sets victory over French star J Brugnan 6-4 6-1 6-2. William Johnston also won his fourth round match defeating P D Spence 6-1 6-0 6-4.
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Mrs Stevenson Heads Strong Field In Indiana Golf
FT. WAYNE Ind June 28 With the field narrowing in the women s State golf tourney the defending champion Mrs Stevenson of Indianapolis appears likely to win again though rivals such as Mrs Gibbs of Indianapolis remain strong. Sensational matches paced Wednesday s third round including Miss Drayer Ft Wayne beating Miss Detchen Crawfordsville by one stroke after twenty six holes. Indianapolis entries posted several wins led by Mrs Stevenson over Miss Hull Kendallville 7 5 and other results. Consolation flight matches were played Wednesday.
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Fourteen Cars Entered In July Fourth Hoosier Race
The Hoosier Motor Speedway announced three more entrants for the 100 mile July 4 race. Frank Thomas of Indianapolis drives a Rajo Special, Carl R. Foster of North Manchester pilots a vehicle named The Lightning Bug, and George Sauders of Lafayette competes in a Schuck Special.
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Gibbons Training Highlights None of Knockdowns Ahead of July 4 Bout
Ormer Shelby Mont June 28. Dempsey and Gibbons in top shape for their July 4 clash. Gibbons shows boxing perfection but avoids knockouts in training while Dempsey’s camp reports frequent near eliminations. Outcome hinges on Gibbons speed and stamina against the natural mauler.
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Mont
Dempsey
Gibbons
Bot
Great Falls
Tommy
Rubens Wins State Three Cushion Title In Consistent Play
In Cincinnati on June 28 Harry Rubens defeated Dick Merriken 150 to 137 to claim the State three cushion billiards title at Coolers parlor. Rubens built an eight point lead early and finished with a 50 to 45 final block, producing a ninth round run as the decisive moment. Babi Pinelli of Cincy Red will miss two weeks after being spiked by Vic Aldridge in a Chicago game, per club physician.
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