Boxing Commission Faces Dempsey Letter Time Bomb
Boxing officials weigh the fate of heavyweight champion Dempsey as the deadline for his explanatory letter nears. The commission mulls removing Dempsey if the note misses, while Wills and Tinney loom as potential eliminators. Kearns Walker dispute hangs over, with Walker’s $10,000 forfeit at stake and August 15 as a cutoff.
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Internatal News Bervice
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Jack Kearns
Mickey Walker
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Walker
Chicago
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Middle West
Teddy Hayes
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Shade
Perotta Seeks Comeback In Boxing Showdown
George Perotta of New Castle trains hard at Jimmie Dime gym aiming to regain his former prominence. He faces Jack Oakes in Buffalo after Oakes knocked him out in Erie, with Eddie Fritz pushing Perotta to tough country training. If defeated, Perotta plans to quit boxing. if he wins, he hopes to secure more bouts and win back fan favor.
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New Castle
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Youngstown
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Weygant Set for Six Round Bout with Zeimer in Cleveland
Eddie Weygant returns to Cleveland for a six round bout against Al Zeimer on the same card that features Pete Sarmiento and Eddie Anderson. Zeimer has faced top contenders like Bud Taylor and is expected to outbox Weygant early and control the fight throughout.
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Cleveland
al Zeimer
Pete Sarmiento
Eddie Anderson
Zeimer
Bud Taylor
Perotta Oakes Rematch Hopes After Tense Bout
Jimmie Dime predicts a different ending as Perotta faces Oakes in a later ring clash. Oakes held the earlier bout by fifth round stoppage while Perotta and his camp brace for a renewed effort after a taxing road schedule.
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Jimmie Dime
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Diamond Dust Defeats Portersville 4 2 in Saturday Clash
Diamond Dust led by Marshal pitching and Chap man and Glasser at bat beat Portersville 4 to 2 on Saturday. The Polish National Athletics won a forfeit 2 0 after the Colored Black Sox failed to appear. South Side Cardinals beat Union Cubs 10 to 7 at Glasgow field with E Burke on the mound.
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Marshal
Chapman
Glasser
Polish National Athletics
Black Sox
South Side Cardinals
Union Cubs
Glasgow
E. Burke
Boston May Have Sunday Baseball Petition Filed
A petition filed in the state house seeks to place on the ballot in 1926 the question of Sunday baseball. The proposed law would permit Sunday games with admission charges and payment to players between 2 and 6 p m, if the local city or town accepts the act.
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Boston
State House
Studebakers Open Seven Game Elimination Series for County Title
The Studebakers and Italian American Independent teams start a seven game elimination series to crown Lawrence county junior champion. The Studies stand 18 wins two losses, with upcoming games against Hickory Tigers Farrell on August 16 and 31 and Ohio State Junior champions of Salem on August 24, 28, and 29. All matches, on B and Q Grounds, run August 14, 18, 20, 21, and 25.
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Lawrence County
AUB
Lawrence Juniors
Boyles A. C
Wampum Tresers
West Pittsburg
Oak A. C
Ellwood City Monarchs
Hickory Tigers
Farrell
Ohio State
Salem
Blue Goose A. C. To Play Black Sox
The Blue Goose A C, formed by former Italian A A players, meets the New Castle Black Sox tonight at the B and C grounds. Game starts at 6 o clock. Blue Goose aims for a fourth straight win, with Golo F Ross Augustine or Russa as pitcher. Smoke McGrew Waters or Johnson to start for Black Sox.
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New Castle Black Sox
Blue Goess Boys
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Ross
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Smoke” McGrew, Waters
Johnson
Black Sox
Local Series To Start Wednesday In New Castle
Baseball fans in New Castle will witness a five game series starting Wednesday at Centennial field between the New Castle team of the O and PF league and the New Castle Colored Stars. Managers expect gate receipts to boost finances as both teams aim to improve for next season.
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Dode” Paskett
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Meadville Machinery
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Ederle Delays Channel Swim Attempt to Saturday
Gertrude Ederle, the American swimmer, postpones her English Channel attempt due to unusually turbulent waters and rough conditions. The plan now targets Saturday as the favorable travel window unfolds amid yesterday’s rough sea.
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English Channel
Sid
Greb dazzles in memorable Polo Grounds bout
Feg Murray lauds middleweight champion Harry Greb after a stunning display against Walker. He notes Greb's ring generalship, long and close range skills, and a rare finishing uppercut that left Walker unable to respond. The 50,000 crowd witnessed a masterful 13 year veteran at peak skill.
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Mickey
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Johnny Wilson
Stanley Ketchel
Baseball scores and league games across major teams
Athletics edge White Sox in a 12 inning 2 to 2 tie as Eddie Collins playfully fumbles plate throw. Pirates seize two wins 3 to 2 over Fletcher entry boosting lead. Tigers beat Senators 3 to 2. Cardinals rally to top Giants 6 to 3. Yankees top Indians 3 to 0. Braves defeat Reds 3 to 1. Dodgers homer thrice but fall to Cubs 7 to 4. Browns crush Red Sox 12 to 4 in a one sided day of baseball.
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Athletics
White Sox
Miller
Eddie Collins
West Pittsburg To Clash With Pirates
The West Side Pirates will clash with the West Pittsburg Garlands in a game at West Pittsburg on Wednesday evening at :30 o'clock. The West Side Pirates seek games with first class independent teams in the city and county. Contact 240%-R for Mike Early to arrange.
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West Pittsburg Garlands
West Pittsburg
Mike
Coaltown Set to Clash Mercer All-Stars Wednesday
Coaltown meets Mercer county’s best in an afternoon game at 4 20 p m with Miners aiming to uphold county league prestige under Manager Mc Gaffis. Sports crowd expected as Coaltown eyes county flag amid looming tests against Ellwood City and Wampum next Saturdays.
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Baseball Leaders and Standings From Yesterday's NL and AL
Yesterday’s baseball wrap lists National League leaders and team players with totals, naming Bottomley of the Cardinals Fourier and Wheat of the Dodgers, Smith and Grantham of the Pirates, Cox and Lidogried with the Dodgers. It notes league totals for August 3, 1925, and individual leaders like Hornsby of the Cardinals with 27, liams Browns 24, Hartn Yankees 22, jers 16, Kelly Giants 16, plus 1924 Cardinals 17.
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Dodgers
Wheat
Smith
Pirates
Grantham
Cox
Supericar
Hornsby
Liams
Browns
Hartn
Jusel
Yankees
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Kelly
Giants
Fournier
Dodg- Kim
Standing Of Church Loop Australia Youth Brides Record
Australia reports 483 brides under seventeen for the year 393 percent. The youngest was thirteen.
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Australia
Meuser Giants Triumph Over Wright Pirates in Score Burst
In a high scoring clash Meuser Giants defeated Wright Pirates 16 to 12 while Harper of the Phil ties contributed 12. The game showcased strong offense from both teams with key plays shaping the final result.
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Athletics
Meuser_ Giants
Wright
Pirates
Harper
Philties
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