McGraw faces heat over Cincinnati trades in national league turmoil
Davis J Walsh reports that after key exchanges with Cincinnati, John McGraw faces criticism as fans and experts argue over the Crawford Donohue Allen and Critz deals. Critics say the trades improved neither side and question McGraw's judgment while Cincinnati owner Sidney Well defends his moves.
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Dempsey Eyes Sharkey Rematch in Colorado Springs
Promoter Spencer Penrose hosts Dempsey in Colorado Springs after an earlier New York bout with Jack Sharkey. Dempsey predicts Sharkey will beat Schmeling, hopes for a high profile outdoor fight near summer to draw about 50,000 spectators, while stating the Schmeling controversy won’t affect his plans.
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Fitzsimmons in quick KO shocks Tulsa crowd
Ied Fitzsimmons of San Antonio Texas knocked out Billy Button of Colombia in the first round of a 16 round bout in Tulsa May 30. The crowd of about 2000 watched as Fitzsimmons followed a sizzling jab with a hard right to finish Button early. Promoter Sam Aver began talks to bring Mazie Rosenbloom to meet Fitzsimmons next month. References to baseball and other sports figures appear in the surrounding text.
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Babe Herman Tops Batting, Leads Dodgers and Winners
Babe Herman of the Brooklyn Robins leads the National League with a .414 average. A morning workout at Ebbets Field preceded a 4 to 1 victory that shoved the Robins to first place with the Giants and Cardinals. Other results include Pipgras beating the Senators 4 to 2 and an A’s win 2 to 1 behind Cochrane's double. cold weather delayed Phillies and Giants in Boston.
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Murray Sells to Dallas as Pitcher Joiner Reported
May 30 report from Kansas City and Dallas: Daling baseball club officials announce purchase of pitcher Murray from Baosag City town. Murray had won 11 games last season with Kansas City Jest, joining the league’s top performers. Also noted Cy drown hn repesited as member of hole-in-one club, golf friends say he set a career record after a tee shot on the seventh hole at the Inding Hille course.
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