Hartford featherweight crown won by Battalino
In Hartford Connecticut the 21 year old Bal Battalino dethroned the defending champion Routis to claim the featherweight title, earning 73 60 and 3500 in prize money. Battalino used pressure and sharp combinations to overwhelm Routis over fifteen rounds at Hurley Stadium, with Referee Billy Connolly scoring in his favor despite Routis briefly winning several rounds. Battalino becomes the new featherweight ruler while Routis fades after a tough loss.
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Andre Routis
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Troutin
Tony Canzoneri
New York
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Dottolino
Emart Ald Swarrior
Iranhont
Battalino
Hog River
Gene Tunney
Batioling
Ringsidars
Roulis
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Battaling
Paltta
Conway
Topping Technique in Baseball Coaching Rant Fragment
A garbled coaching note discusses topping during the backswing and hip shoulder lean to keep the bend correct. It mentions lifting the head, swinging the body, and watching the ball, with unclear references to players or terms. The fragment shows coaching jargon and misrendered names, offering little usable data.
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Merek
Sam Hildreth Dies Trainer of Beloved Turf Figure
New York reports Sam Hildreth, famed trainer for the Rancocas stable and former Belmont trainer, died at Fifth Avenue hospital after a long illness. Known as Uncle Bam, he guided top horses like Zev and McChesney, built a dominant American turf operation with Harry F. Sinclair, and notably trained for August Belmont earlier in his career. His death follows a relapse after abdominal surgery. his widow and Dr. Benjamin Tilton were by his bedside.
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TL Tilton
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Heslao
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Grey Lag
Uncle
Silver Fox
Key Song
Mad Play
Naesauk
Ariel
Hourless
McChesney
B. J. Matheera
Wilful
Grattan
Mokktan
Boxing results scattered across cities in late 19th century
In Hartford and New York results, Andre Houtis loses to world featherweight champion, while Victoria Canouts and Ernia Schaff win by points in separate bouts. Cecil Pasno outpoints Jackie Cohen in Louisville and Samms Mandell defends lightweight status by points in Memphis. Additional cards in Toronto Milwaukee and other locales feature multiple decisions and knockouts.
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Conn
Bat Lattatino
Maviford
Andre Houtis
France
New York
Phil Scat
England
Victoria Canouts
Argentina
Ernia Schaff
Boston
Jack Henrnit
Canada
Tanuisville
Cecil Pasno
Louisville
Jackie Cohen
Asheville
N. C
Johnny Roberts
Huntington
W. Va
Whiter Tellerankee
Memphis
Tenn
Samms Mandell
Ay Bisur
Tsk
Okla
Nan-Thte
Toronto
Jack Purvis
Indianapol
Hed Bragan
Milwaukee
Burl Mastro
Chicago
Santiago Zoritla
Hammonds Frids Mat Card Set For Friday Bout
Bucko Franklin Lon Bartell Wildcat Stephens vs Travin Phil set for Hammonds next Friday at Gareci field. Fans asked why Martell isn’t used against Brngi bE. Hammonds says that bout will satisfy the people. Tickets printed in red and white for Main Avenue students. printed by Milwaukee 12, Indianapolis 2.
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Lon Bartell
Wildcat Stephens
Travin Philpa
Ralph Hammonda
Ton
Matathow
Gareci Field
Hammonda
Martell
Brnghi
Phillips
Braski
Glee Steephans
Rize Ant
Main Avenue
Tiguatbool
Hammonds
Tudenta
Horseshoe Burns Wins Mack's Flag in Pennant Tale
Philadelphia report credits Betty Burns a 10 year old girl as the real force behind the Athletics pennant, noting her father George Burns a veteran player. The piece contrasts pitching and bats with her claim that Burns made the team win, highlighting Connie Mack and Mickey Cochrane in context.
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Philadelphia
Athletics
Earnshaw
Grave
Walberg
Jimmy Toxx
al S
Connie Mack
Mickey Cochrane
George Burns
Rretty Burns
Ieaguer
Muckmen
Ball Mayer
Betty
Ife
Yankeee
Daddy
Monee Briar
Vetty
Army golfers begin tourney in Washington DC
Army golf championship begins at the Army and Navy Club course across the Potomac in Virginia hills. A field of officers from the New York area and other regions competes, led by defending champion Lieut E B A Haldwin.
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Washington, D. C
INS
United States Army
Army and Navy Club
Potomac
Virginia Hills
B. A. Haldwin
New York Area
Chances for Canzoneri and Mack Title Shot in Chicago
In Chicago, Canzoneri versus Mack winner earns a shot at a world lightweight title. promoter Paddy Craven holds a five fight contract with Sammy Mandell for a title defense and eyes Morgan as a potential opponent for the winner. Both fighters can meet the 115 pound lightweight limit and are capable of making the lighter junior lightweight class.
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Tony Canzoneri
Tildie Mack
Chicago Stadium
Paddy
Craven
Sammy Mandell
Morgan
Canzomeri Mack
Canzoneri
Mack
Ane
City tennis doubles final set at San Antonio CC
The city tennis tournament concludes with Frost Carvel and Gilbert Denman facing Col. White Johnson and Arthur Sedlesom in the doubles final at 8 oclock this evening at the San Antonio Country Club. Anna Mae Reichert won the women's singles title, defeating Ming Burnett and Mary OBrien in two upsets to reach the final. men's doubles were postponed from Monday due to Col. Johnsons army duties.
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Gilbert Denman
Col. White
Tohnson
Arthur Sedllesom
Flock
San Antonio
Anna Mae Reichert
Johnson
Army
Allison and Van Ryn Triumph in Los Angeles Doubles
Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn of New Jersey defeated Everett Smith and Sat Bralex 6-1 6-0, then beat Phil Manny and Hell F3 6-8 6-5 in the Pacific Coast tennis championships in Los Angeles on September 24.
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van Ryn
Los Angeles
Wilmer Allison
Tezam
John van Mtyn
New Jersey
Everett Smith
Sat Bralex
Phil Manny
Hell
Smiling Gus Dead Trainer Mourns Loss News
Smiling Gus, once a top Chicago racehorse, was destroyed after a leg break in a Lincoln track incident. Trainer C. E. B. Darnell, connected to the Three D's Stock Farm, had rebuilt his fortunes with the horse after a prior downturn. The loss ends a notable comeback bid and affects Darnell's racing operations.
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UPI
Smiling Gus
C. EB. Darnell
Three D
Smiling Gns
Chicago Tracas
Lincoln Firlte Yrsterday
Horses Trail Men In Endurance Race
In a six day endurance test at Philadelphia, ten runners and ten horses began a race to cover the greatest miles in a set period. By hour six, the team of Jose Ray and Johnny Salo led with 51 miles and three laps, while Timber Topper and Princess split ahead among the horses with 62 miles carried by their jockeys.
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Hoih
Willis Will Battle Lomski in Seattle Fight Card
San Antonio middleweight Willis signed to meet Leo Lomeli in a six round bout in Seattle on October 1. He will be slightly outweighed and aims to rebound after a narrow decision loss to Inatmssi in Los Angeles.
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Willis
Favorites Win in Pro Tennis at Forest Hills Meet
Vincent Nicharda of New York and Karel Kozeluh of Czechoslovakia won their opening matches at the West Side Tennis Club in the United States professional lawn tennis championship. Nicharda defeated Louis Volpe Jr. 2 6 0 5 0, while Kozeluh dispatched Lief Nordlie 6 0 0 0. The event drew strong interest as top contenders showcased early form.
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New K
Karel Kozeluh
Czechoslovakia
West Side Tennis Club
Richards
Louis Volpe Jr
Weston Golf Club
Massachusetts
Kozel
Lief Nordlie
Morrix Country Golf Club
New Jersey
Dallas Steers Set for Dixie Series Championship Play
Dallas Steers, champions of the Tar League, head to Birmingham Alabama for the Dixie series against the Barons. Manager Stock hopes star Jim Moore and Viton Frasier recover from injuries in time for game one. Frasier advised not to throw for three days. Moore aims to be ready by Tuesday as Whitey Glazner expected to start opening game for Dallas while Birmingham bets on Twy Caldwell to pitch.
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UPI
Dalins Steers
Birmingham
Alabama
Barone
Milk Stock
Frasier
Jim Moore
Viton Frasier
Spudders
Moore
Big Jim Moore
Ned Barrel
Harvel
Wichita
Witb Moore
Piayers
Rinchett
Mosley
Glazier
Cunvally
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Marting
Thuscher
Jeffrien
Plashlumper
Stock
Darts
Icliffe
R. Moore
Hoseartht Johnson
J. Moore
Whitey Glazner
Dallan
Twy Caldwell
Barons
Gun Club Plans Wednesday Afternoon Shoot at Exposition Grounds
San Antonio gun club will conduct a Wednesday shoot at the Exposition grounds east of the pits. Participants from Willow Springs golf course were notified to attend at 2:30 in the afternoon.
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San Antonio Gon Club Shoota
Exposition Grounds
Willow Springs
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