Wainwright Achten Bout Set For Forsythe Park Fight Night
Heavyweight contenders Kid Wainwright and Chris Achten prepare for a Friday night clash at Forsythe Park at 8 30 p m. The bout is billed as a toe to toe fight with both men carrying knockout power. Local boxers Jack Davis Jack Bastistee and Kid Sedberry also feature on the card with high ticket demand and strong advance sales noted.
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Yankees Defeat Red Sox to Boost Lead to Eleven Games
In a tight pennant race both leagues showed drama as the Yankees overwhelmed the Red Sox 8 to 2 increasing their AL lead to eleven games. Gehrig homered while Ruth’s total tied with the present season high as New York surged.
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Ruston Hosts July Fourth Golf Meet With Homer and Haynesville
Ruston, on July 4, hosts a golf meet with Homer and Haynesville at the local grounds. The event begins at 8 AM and runs all day with a lunch picnic for visitors including their wives. Caddies will be provided by the host club. committees and officers are named and Ruston talks of a possible tournament with Monroe.
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Goodman Wins Trans Miss Golf Title and Fund Set Up
Johnny Goodman, 18, former caddy and leader of nine siblings, won the trans Mississippian Broadmoor title. Omaha officials and citizens greeted him with cheers as an educational fund was started to insure his education, aided by Arthur Mullen and Scotty Evans.
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Columbia Wins Four Mile Varsity Championship
In Poughkeepsie New York Columbia men's crew won the intercollegiate varsity four mile championship. The 19 year old lineup defeats favored California eight and Naval Academy and holds off Washington to claim the title ending a 13 year drought for the school.
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Bus Waiting Room
Public notice for a bus waiting room at 208 South Grand with telephone contact 772 for inquiries.
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Walker Seeks World Title in Milligan Bout Tonight
American middleweight champion Mickey Walker defends his title against Scotland's Tommy Milligan in a twenty round championship bout at the Olympia Amphitheater in London. Both fighters are in strong condition with a healing eye cut on Walker improving. Experts split on outcome with opinions tied to fight length and endurance.
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Tommy Milligan
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Browning Strives to Break Return Wrestling Match
Jim Browning seeks to cancel the July 4th return against Count Zarynoff at Forsythe park. Promoter Bob Manziel refuses release and vows Browning will honor the contract. The bout, drawn crowds, follows a 23 minute opening match with Browning using body scissors.
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Bob Manziel
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Forsythe Baseball Park
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Walker odds turn in possible early finish over Milligan
Pundits expect Walker to seek an early knockout and doubt Milligan can counter a left hook. If a clean shot lands the fight could end quickly in Walker's favor. Betting overnight sits roughly even.
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Achten Prepares For Wainwright Title Bout At Forsythe Park
Chris Achten, slated to clash with Kid Wainwright in the main event Friday night at Forsythe Park, weighs 137 pounds and shows peak form. The program starts at 8 30 p m with Achten expressing increased confidence after standout workouts.
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Dawson Versus McCarthy as Pirates Battle Cubs Pace
Louisville pitcher Joe Dawson faces former savior Joe McCarthy in a key game as Donie Bush reshapes the Pirates pitching staff. Dawson once faltered after the spitball ban and left Cleveland for Kansas City in 1924.
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Paolino On Ineligible List in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Boxing Commission refused to reinstate Useundun Basque heavyweight Paolino Useundun after he refused a contract to fight Ed Keeley of South Boston in April. The ban makes him ineligible in New York as well. An attempt to restore him was opposed by Argonne A C, which promoted the bout. commission will not change status until he fulfills the original contract.
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Sweetsers Sweep Prizes In Metropolitan Golf Meet
In New York on June 20, Jess Sweetser and his father George dominated the metropolitan father son golf tournament at Garden City. They posted 83 for low gross after alternating shots, repeating a 1919 win, and Jess won the long driving contest with a 242 1 1/2 foot drive, earning a cigarrette case he cannot use.
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