Ban Johnson Faces Possible Removal Over Ownership Claims
Charges that Ban Johnson owns part of the Cleveland club as he presides over the American League were raised by Lieut. Col. T. L. Huston, half owner of the New York Yankees, who restarted the Mays controversy. New York attorneys may seek an injunction to stop Johnson from handling differences with Pitcher Carl Mays. If proven, Johnson may be forced to resign, with Cleveland figures testifying to ownership.
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Dentist Sipes Offers Free Extractions With Paid Work
Dr. Sipes claims painless tooth extraction when other services are ordered and advertises modern materials and expert dental surgeons. He touts years of study and the highest development in dental science with free examinations and immediate appointments.
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Dr. Sipes
Sipes
Boxing Prospects In Seattle At Winter Season
Fred Windsor plans to bring a stable of fighters to Seattle for the winter boxing season from the South. The roster includes Young Brown, Tommy O’Brien, Jack Papke, Young Ketchett, and “Wild Cat” Leonard. Jack Malone vs Ortega contest set for August 14 in Butte. Local promoter aims to feature winner against Billy Wright or Travie Davis. Other notes cover Leo Houck’s draw with Young Brown, Dempsey’s movie earnings, Ad Wolgast’s comeback, Cliff Jordan’s northern invasion, and bouts in Atlanta and New Jersey.
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Jack Dempsey
Seattle
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Tommy O'Bfrien
Bart Baird
South
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Billy Papke
Young Ketchett
Leonard
Jack Malone
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Butte
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Travie Davis
Malonets
St. Paul
California
Racing Booms in Antipodes
Harness racing in New Zealand has grown rapidly over two decades aided by mild climate and year round meetings. Canterbury Park Trotting Club held a winter meet paying 9 000 in premiums with total turnover over 200 000 through licensed betting centers. Government licensing fixes meet days and taxes from admissions and winnings exceeded 15 000 at Canterbury perks, while the Metropolitan Trotting Club runs a November three day meeting culminating in the New Zealand Cup with 2 500 sovereigns added.
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Vet Leaders Speed Up Men in Big Races
Tris Speaker and Gavvy Cravath stand as the era’s notable playing managers. Speaker took command midseason with the Phillies challenging for the pennant. Cravath leads a weaker Phillies lineup, focusing on timely hitting. Both are popular, with Speaker likely to start at his position and Cravath used as a clutch bat.
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Cravath
Phillies
Fred Clarke
Pittsburg Pirates
Fielder Jones
Jones
Harness racing in the Dominion organized in 1899
The Dominion harness racing scene was formed in 1899 with P. Selig of Christchurch elected president and still leading the affairs. J. B. Norris serves as secretary.
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J. B. Norris
Willie Loses Noodle and Battle Also
In Philadelphia on August 6 Willie Jackson of New York led early with two knockdowns of Lew Tendler but Tendler recovered and dominated the bout. Jackson, angered by a late cue from Tendler’s seconds, retaliated and lost control as Tendler pressed the following rounds.
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Willie
Rogue clubs listed in multiple cities across regions
The notice names numerous locations including Los Angeles Pasadena St Petersburg Ormonde Pia Adrain Dowagah Mich Cleveland Chicago Washington D Cc Chautauqua N Y Martha's Vineyard Springfield Mansfield Mase East Grebowich BRL Norwich Willimantic Conn as having active rogue clubs. The compilation suggests a widespread issue affecting diverse areas and mentions several states and towns in a single list.
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George Adinson Wins Jefferson Park Cup Playoff
After a gruelling 36 hole tie George Adinson won a leg on President Griffiths cup in the Jefferson Park tourney Sunday following four holes of extra play. A large field competes as Rail men were handicapped at 14 and The Golfers Magazine tourney continues at Jefferson Park this week.
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Golfers’ Magazine
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Bill Lange Joins Benedicts in New York
William A. Lange a former Chicago baseball star married Miss Mona Virum Lange in New York yesterday. The bride, a San Francisco businessman who just returned from France, met Lange in New York with Hinlbride from San Francisco.
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Mona Virum Lange
San Francisco
France
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Young George and Ray Neil to headline Vernon boxing card
In Los Angeles on Aug 5 George and Ray Neil from San Diego are slated for the main four round bout in tonight's Vernon show.
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Vernon
National Soccer League to Feature Ten Clubs Next Season
The league will have ten clubs in a home and away format. Victory earns two points, a draw one. Bethlehem V. C. holds the trophy and is again entered, with New York F. C. Paterson F. C. Weat Hudson Erie A. C. Robins Dry Dock Morse Dry Dock Merchant Ship F.C. Babcock & Wilson and DSton of Tacony, Pa.
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Disston
Tacony, Pa
Caveney to Face Grave Charge in Pac Coast Incident
San Francisco shortstop Jim Caveney will travel to Sacramento to answer a manslaughter charge in the death of Japanese pool room proprietor Y Nakani i after a fight with ball players. Caveney surrendered after a warrant was telegraphed. bond set at 10000. Jack Komiley was arrested as an associate. Caveney admits striking after the Japanese allegedly attacked him over cigarette payment. He says the assailant struck his head on the sidewalk. prior to joining the Coast League he played for Toledo.
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Jamen Caveney
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Graham
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Caveney
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Griffith Prepares For Welterweight Title Bout At Stockyards
Akron's Johnny Griffith works out ahead of a 12-round match with welterweight champion Jack Britton at Stockyards Stadium Thursday night. Britton also trains hard as past meetings between the two yielded several draws.
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Britton
Wrestler Ivan Grandovich Faces Stranger Ed Lewis Tonight
San Francisco promoter announces Ivan Grandovich will challenge Stranger Ed Lewis at Dreamland tonight in a wrestling card. Crowd expected. match billed as a featured attraction with Lewis seeking victory.
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Ivan Grandovich
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