Odd Fellows Win Hard Fought Fray in Junior Championship
Two young clubs Rotary and Odd Fellows battled in the Lawrence Junior Twilight League opener at South York. An errorless six innings gave way to a late sixth inning as M Allen hit a long double, driving in the decisive runs in extra innings. Crowds cheered as both sides played clean infield defense, with notable pitching and fielding from both teams amid fading light.
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Delaney Favored In Fifteen Round Bout At Yankee Stadium
New York Aug 11 AP Delaney slight favorite for tonight’s fifteen round bout at Yankee Stadium against Paolino Paolina cudun, weight advantage cited but critics think Delaney’s speed and ring generalship give him edge over rugged challenger who has never been knocked out. Winner promised a match with Sharkey in New York next winter.
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Milwaukee club to sail to sole owner Kililen
Milwaukee Wisconsin reports that Killilea, long time organizer of the American League and adviser to Mrs Ruby Borchert since her husband Otto Borchert died, is to become sole owner of the Milwaukee club as probate of Borchert estate completes. Kililen also once owned the Boston Red Sox.
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Some Think Base ball Is Also Scottish
AL DEMAREE recalls varied baseball customs with numbered practice balls. He notes Bib Falk of the White Sox as a kid toward a ball gag and recounts Art Fletcher's Phillies era practice ball numbering No. 1 for warmups and No. 2 for infield drills.
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Dempsey Tunney Training Camp Plans for Sept Fight
Chicago reports Jack Dempsey to begin training in Chicago by late August while Gene Tunney may stay at Speculator N Y until two weeks before the September 22 Soldier Field title bout. Gibson says Tunney has the finest camp and would stay there if rules allowed. Ticket plans target 160000 attendance with about 2.5 million dollars potential revenue as Tex Rickard awaits athletic commission approval.
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Weight Gain Claim For McCoy's Tablets Promises Quick Results
An ad extols McCoy's Tablets claiming a formerly skinny woman gains weight and improves complexion after four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes. It promises a money back guarantee if the user does not gain at least five pounds and feel healthier, with the druggist authorized to refund the price. The ad urges asking for McCoy's Tablets in any drugstore.
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Giants Hope to Cut Long Lead of Cubs in New York
The Giants seek to reduce the eight and a half game gap to the first place Cubs during their final home stand in New York. Manager McGraw aims for better consistency after a road trip loss to the Pirates boosted Chicago’s momentum.
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Yanks Close Gap in Standings With Late Night Travel
Ambiguous notes describe the Yanks gaining a margin on leaders, a fall game there, and plans to start in the late afternoon then travel overnight. Mentions San Francisco amateurs, Stockcon, and a full game gain on the Senators as they closed out.
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Senators
Ruth Leads Rally as Ruthian Power Propels Victory
In Washington Bucky Harris’s outfit falls 4 3 as Babe Ruth drives the win with a first inning single that scores Combs and a third inning homer. It was Ruth's 36th homer, closing in on Lou Gehrig. Umpire Rowland received police protection after Harris was ejected in the third for disputing a called strike, while bottles flew from the stands. A separate note mentions Mrs. C Ritz Webb, 46, of Lengir North Carolina, mother of nine boys and nine girls.
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Spaniard Wins Night's 15 Round Fight With Weight Edge
In New York August 11 AP reports Spanish heavyweight Paulino Uzcudun held a 16 pound advantage over Jack Delaney as the 15 round preliminary bouts at Yankee Stadium were weighed for the boxing commission. Uzcudun weighed 193 3/4 pounds while Delaney tipped the scales at 77 1/2 pounds.
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