Dempsey Referees Six Bouts At Baltimore Amateur Night
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey served as guest referee for six of seven amateur bouts at McCurdy Field before 3,500 fans. He joked about weight and drew an ovation, while Ed die O Leary defeated Joe McKenna in the main event by decision. Other results included Sam Jamkosia halting Mutt Wagner and Barnes beating Ray Harris in a five round middleweight clash.
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Dempsey Headlines Local Fight Card At McCurdy Field
Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion, served as third man in the ring for six of seven amateur bouts at McCurdy Field Friday night. The program featured William Strathern versus Ralph Sexton in a rough finish, Eddie O’Leary defeating Joe McKenna, and Francis Wagner being counted out in another bout. Dempsey interacted with fans between rounds while autographs drew attention.
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Pitsburgh
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Pittsburgh
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Ferrend
Sexton
Strathern
William Strathern
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McCurdy Field
Wiliam Strathern
Brunswick
Ralph Sexton
Baltimore
Francis
Matt) Wagner
Frederick Junction
Tony Marrone
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Vic Ferrand
Dempsey Reflects On Fights And Ring Tips
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, in town for referee work, says the famous 1927 long count against Tunney was a fluke and that he lost due to his own performance. He recalls blasting Jess Willard and Luis Firpo as the hardest hits of his career and urges an elimination tournament to find a challenger for Louis.
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Boyle
Thirty Acres
Willard
Jess Willand
Toledo
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Baer
West
Max
Tommy Farr
Gunnar Barlund
Tony Galento
Bob Pastor
Mike Jacobs
Europe
Max Schmeling
Maxie
Schmeling
Dempsey talks boxing stars and the coming champions
Former champion Jack Dempsey predicts a new white hope in Bill Boyd and argues champions should be decided in the ring. He mocks the current crop, praises Henry Armstrong and Al Hostak, and urges a strong national boxing commissioner to end title confusion.
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Henry Armstrong
Lou Ambers
Armstrong
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Hostak
al Hostak
Seattle
Freddy Steele
New York
Manassa Mauler
New York Commission
Judge Landis
Will Hays
Dempsey Visits Frederick Amid Autograph Rush Returns North
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey arrives by car from Baltimore, meets Red Burman and Benny Benjamin, and signs autographs at a Frederick hotel before boarding a New York-bound sleeper. He discusses boxing governance, a potential czar, and predicts another million-dollar gate while noting no replacement for Tex Rickard. In county sports, Ballenger, Harmony Grove, Yellow Springs and Myersville face forfeitures and upcoming games shaping the league's finish.
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Harmony Grove
Yellow Springs
Myersville
Broad Run
Yankees Divide and Also Tribe Yankees Divide and Also Tribe
New York and Philadelphia split doubleheaders with heavy offense. In the opener Bob Johnson hit his 24th, aiding the A’s 5-4 win over Ruffing. in the nightcap the Yankees pounded three pitchers for 16 hits in a 16-3 win led by George Selkirk with two homers and eight RBIs. Cleveland swept and split, while Washington routed Boston and Chicago beat Pittsburgh as Gumbert hurled a shutout.
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Nelson
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Dickey
Williams
D. Smith
Ross
Wagner
Brucker
Hastey
Glenn
Fletcher's Homer Sparks Giants Victory in NL Duel
In a tight pitching duel the Phillies fall 1-0 to the Giants as Als Hol lingsworth holds New York to one run. Hollingsworth and Davis provide the two batteries, while Gumbex and Danning man the catching duties. Fletcher belts a homer to cap Boston's 2-1 win over the Dodgers with Turner outlasting two Brooklyn hurlers. Reds edge the Cardinals 3-2 to stay within striking distance of the Cubs in the NL standings.
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al Hollingsworth
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Danning
Hollingsworth
Davis
Fletcher
Boston
Jim Turner
Brooklyn
Vicwry
Dodgers
Erpie Fletcher
Tamutis
Hamlin
Shea
Campbell
Turner
Mueller
American League Yesterday's Results Summary
The day’s results include Philadelphia 5 over New York 3 and Cleveland 12 over Chicago 9. Washington tally 13 against Boston as remaining clubs were not scheduled. The first game lasted 10 innings.
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Senators
Boston
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Clark Griffith
Griffith
Joe Vosmith
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McKain
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Midkif
Wilson
Peacock
Desautels
Leonard
Guiliani
Philadelphia
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
National League Scores and Today’s Games
National League results include New York 1 Philadelphia 0, Chicago 9 Pittsburgh 3, Boston 2 Brooklyn 1, Cincinnati 3 St Louis 2. Today's slate features St Louis at Cincinnati, New York at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at Boston, Chicago at Pittsburgh.
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How They're Hit: Hemsley Leads Three Favorites
Rollie Hemsley topped yesterday's batting with a homer and a single in three appearances, driving in two runs and gaining ten points. Charlie Keller added a double and a single in five trips to gain a point, as Vosmik's double and single boosted his average. Averages list Keller Newark 436 166 .381 Vosmik Boston 382 121 .317 McQuillen Browns 79 22 .278 Temsley Indians 124 34 .274 Salters Indians 154 34 .220.
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