Brennan to challenge Dempsey for heavyweight title
Critic foresees a hard battle for Jack Dempsey against Bill Brennan in the Labor Day bout at Michigan City. Eckersall notes Brennan’s two prior hard fights with Dempsey and discusses psychology, fitness, and the need for a challenger who can withstand Dempsey’s power.
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Jack Dempsey
Bill Sirennan
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Michigan City
Eeree
O Pinion
Simart Fight
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Brennan
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Tack Johnson
Jess Willard
Willard
Jess
Snort
Jack
Milwaukee
Bill
Mann Denies Receiving Letter From Douglas In Baseball Dispute
St Louis August 19 Lestie Mann the St Louis Cardinals outfielder denied receiving a letter from Shufflin Phil Douglas the New York Giants hurler who was barred from organized baseball over an offer to desert the Giants Mann also denied any phone talk with Douglas or that he urged tearing up correspondence and said Douglas had been “on the square.”
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St. Louis
Lestie Mann
St. Lewis Cardinals
Shufflin
Phil” Douglas
Hitcher
New York Giants
Giants
Douglas
New York
Mann
Recpressin
Rookie Who Beat Browns Is No Kid
A scrambled note hints at a sports item about a player nicknamed Rookie who defeated the Browns, with garbled words suggesting commentary from pastors or officials and a mention of Frank. The readable parts point to a historic game or profile rather than contemporary events.
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Browns
Collegian Hyman Debuts for Detroit in Omaha Doubleheader
Georgetown star left hander 21, purchased by Detroit at a record price, to debut in Omaha Sunday against Dave Danforth as part of a Buffaloes doubleheader. Hyman, key to Georgetown’s two intercollegiate titles, joined the Tigers six weeks ago and reflects on a chance lucky win his pro start.
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Omaha
AM Hyman
Georgetown University
Wichita
Dave Danforth
Buffaloes
Hyman
Georgetown
Detroit
Tigers
Cobb
Barney
Golf Scandal Threatens Amateur Ranks Says Collyer
New York Aug 19 The suspension of Willie Hunter of England and George von Elin as amateurs by the United States Golf Association signals a wider probe. Officials expect major showdowns as suspicions reach many leading amateurs and pros with pools and subsidies blamed. Evidence from Prestwick, Skokie, and other events will be reviewed at the national amateur in Brooklyn. The aim is to curb traveling amateurs and allow unsubsidized golfers to win medals.
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Collyer
New York
Willie Hunter
England
George von Elin
United States Golf Association
Brooklyn
Prestwick
Skokie
Defeats Signal Decline of Joie Ray as Top Runner
Joie Ray of the Illinois Athletic club suffers defeats to James Connolly of Georgetown University at Woburn Massachusetts and to Ray Watson of the Kansas City Athletic Club. Coaches warn that Ray’s era may be ending as Watson had previously bested him at Drake Relays and at the national collegiate games in front of 8,000 spectators.
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Joie Ray
Illinois Athletic Club of Chicago
James Connolly
Georgetown University
Woburn
Mass
Ray Watson
Kansas Aggies
Kansas City Athletic Club
Watson
Chicago
Ray
Sole
Walter Christie
University of California
Illinois Athletic Club
Wahl Returns to Catch Gunner Ace
The Townsend Gunners must win both games of tomorrow to take the city Class A title after South Side Merchants won the opener. Sel Smith is injured, Wahl travels from California to catch, Watt will guard the plate, and Art Dyck starts for the South Siders who stifled the Gunners last Sunday.
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Townsend Gunners
South Side Merchants
Townsends
Sel Smith
Wahl
California
Smith
Watt
Art Dyck
Gunners
South Siders
East Dethrones Saint Slugver in Western League race
Fast of Wichita leads Faher of St. Joseph by three points for bat line honors as East Nis sets pace with eight games played and several players piling up stats including triples and home runs. Fisher posts strong numbers while Shea and Davie contribute in a tight early season standings update.
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Fast
Wichita
St. Joseph
Pond
Tula
Davie
Shea
Ted Wah
Bane
Tulae JM
Grantiom
Ousha Sm
Official Trials to Pick Yachts at Long Island
The British six meter yachts to defend the British American cup will be chosen at Long Island Courses. The Reg Rose Ceila IT and Tean will compete, owned by Norman Clark Neill syndicate Royal Southers Yacht clubs F J Stephens and Maj Sir John Ward. Racing begins August 21 with cup races starting September.
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Norman Clark Neill
Rose
Royal Southers Yacht Clubs
Ceila
F. J. Stephens
Tean
Sir John Ward
Long Island
Pro Witcher barred from baseball over levee letter
In New York on August 10, Shullin Pro Witcher was barred from baseball after a letter he wrote. The letter referenced a levee and caused the decision by Mena and Lewis Cardinal.
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Phil Douglas
Leslie Mann
New York
Mena
Lewis Cardinal
Neleber
Willard Seeks Comeback Training For Dempsey Match
Former heavyweight champion Jess Willard intensifies preparations at the Hollywood American Legion stadium aiming for a September meeting with Jack Dempsey. He trains with light sessions and heavy focus later, while noting he has no official trainer and relies on friends for timing and support.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
American Legion Stadium
Hollywood
Kansas
Dempsey
Willard
Toledo
Jess
Futhermore
Greyhound Racing Proposal Emerges in Kentucky
A news note reports a proposed greyhound racing plan in Kentucky, outlining questions about feasibility and local reception. Authorities consider regulatory steps while residents weigh potential economic and social impacts.
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Kentucky
Sarazen Seen as World's Greatest
Gene Sarazen of Pittsburgh won the national professional championship here yesterday and faced invitations for lucrative engagements. Experts predicted he could rise to the top of professional golf, with mentors noting potential to become the greatest if minor putting weaknesses are fixed. His caddy Harry Mellan earned four new $100 bills from the champion’s prize.
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Pittsburgh
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
Professional Golfers’ Association
W. F. Fowlr
Gene
Harry Mellan
Tennis Elbow Seen Among British Tennis Stars
A British study finds tennis elbow prevalent among players this season. Dr. Frank Romer blames large-handed rackets and hand strain, noting gradual onset and pain during small daily tasks. He advises smaller racket handles to reduce the condition.
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Tennie
England
Frank Romer
Romer
Bat Nelson Remembered as Amiable Champion in Ring and Life
Nostalgic account recalls Bat Nelson's career and reputation at the gate and in social circles. It highlights how he cared for friends, his generosity after defeats, and his easygoing nature amid era defining fights. The piece contrasts Nelson with later bouts and notes Tex Richard's role in Goldfield and San Francisco incidents.
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Jersey City
Bennie Leonard
Lew Tendler
Nelson
Tex Richard
Goldfield
Richard
San Francisco
Abe Attell
Abe
Bat
Coliseum
Sam Berger
Berger
G. A
O. K
Spider Welsh
Richmond
Cal
Hollocher Seizes Lead as Cubs Rise in National League Race
Chicago Aug 19 Charley Hollocher Cubs captain has heated up batting and sparked teammates, lifting Chicago to third place in the National League hunt. Averages show Hollocher near the top with a .344 mark, while Jacks, Tinker and other stars chase batting honors as the season heads into the final stretch.
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Hollocher
Chicago
Charley Hollocher
Chicago Cubs
Littl
Nvs Tes
Pirsbors Veading
New York
Chiccago
Tornsby
St. Lewis
Eoetnuette Wap
Whee Partec
Carey
Major Moguls Learn Lesson by Late Deals
Major league magnates face backlash over eleventh hour player trades as NY clubs rushed deals to bolster pennants. The piece argues for a September or June 1 deadline ban on such sales, urges owners to fund teams through gate receipts, and notes Boston’s past prominence as a baseball capital.
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New York
Thenmelves
Philadelphia Nationals
Yankees
Browns
Giants
Boston
Washington
Nichols Wins Fight in Second Round on Foul
Johnny Nichols of St Paul defeated Morris Schlaifer of Omaha on a foul in the second round of a scheduled 10 round bout in Sibbin Minnesota. Schlaifer floored Nichols then struck him while Nichols was down. Weighs about 140 pounds.
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Sibbin
Minn
Johnnny Nichols
St. Paul
Morris Schlaifer
Omaha
Schlaifer
Nichols
Comedic Figure Green Stirs Comeback Rumors Amid Events
A garbled note hints that Steve Green plans a comeback at the World Theater tomorrow after a troubled fight season. It mentions a controversial appearance and references a New York golf tithe event with unclear details and dates.
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Steve Green
Ely
World Theater
Omerrow
Steve
Ragland
New York
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