No Contest Ruling Ends Midweight Bout in Seattle Ring
Gordon McKay and Jimmy Clabby fight ends in a no contest after the fourth round as Referee Au Schacht tosses both from the ring. Morgan Jones versus Sailor Harry Sutton ends in a draw, while Saltor Ramos and Frankie Britt draw in Tacoma. Frankie Green defeats Sailor in two rounds and Harry Fox dominates Eddie Moore. Al Gower and Sailor Joe Warner draw in a four round opener.
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Gordon McKay
Coast
Jimmy Clabby
Referes Au Schacht
McKay
Seattle
Glabby
Clabby
Welf
Morgan Jones
Harry Sutton
Sutton
Miller
Jones
Saltor Ramos
Frankie Britt
Tacoma
Ramos
Frankie Green
Jett
Navy
Green
Harry Fox
Seilor
Eddie Moore
Fox
Leonard Kansas Fight Opens In No-Decision Bout
Benny Leonard and Rocky Kansas met in a 10 round no decision bout at Floyd Fitzsimmons arena in Michigan City Indiana. With no decision possible the match promised limited rounds and little betting while Kansas hoped to trouble the champion for an outside chance at the title. Both fighters were in good shape as the bout started with no official weigh in.
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Chigan City
Ind
Benny Leonard
Rocky Kansas
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Kansas
Altho
Lenglen and Mallory advance in International grass tourney
Suzanne Lenglen the European women's champion defeated Evelyn Colyer of England in straight sets while Mrs. Molla Mallory American title holder beat Mrs Parton of England 6 2 6 1. Both moved closer to the semi finals as Lenglen showed perfect play and Mallory’s form improved through the event.
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Garenone
Eng
Suzanne Lenglen
Molla Bjurstad Mallory
Lenglen
Evelyn Colyer
England
Mallory
Parton
Maite
Lengren
Georges Carpentier Declines Greb Match This Season
Georges Carpentier declines a fight with Harry Greb for the world light heavyweight title this season. He says he is already set to meet Nilles in Paris in September and Becket in London in October, pursuing other lucrative engagements instead of Greb.
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Georges Carpentier
Harry Greb
Nilles
Paris
Becket
London
Jack Dempsey
Georges
How to Do the Swan Dive by Aileen Riggin
Instructional excerpt explains the proper technique for a swan dive by Olympic champion Aileen Riggin. It details stance at the board, running approach, arm extension, back arch, toe position, entry angle, splash avoidance, and concludes with a note about the next dive, the front jack knife.
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Aileen Riggin
Gloom over California Bear football as 1922 season nears
The University of California faces concerns for the 1922 season as star end Brick Marley may miss the year and questions loom about the line. Backfield aims to feature Morrison Nisbit and Witter with Charley Erb at quarterback, while Berkey stands as the only proven lineman returning. California is described as strong but unlikely to repeat as a “wonder team.”
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AN Francisco
University of California
Andy Smith
Brick Marley
Rruin
Witter
Smith
Morrison
Nisbit
Charley Erb
California
Berkey
Freddy Gray Backstage in Ring and Vaudeville Sketch
Famed ring man Freddy Gray, longtime emcee for Jimmy Clabby, worked in Clabby’s clash with Gordon McKay at the Arena last night. Gray, now a vaudeville comedian with The New Belliboy, also manages Billy Papke and has seconded Clabby in earlier fights.
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Jimmy Clabby
Freddy Gray
Australia
Gordon McKay
Arena
Gray
Rowing Clubs Clash Today in San Francisco Regatta
The Pacific Association of Amateur Cavemen hosts a regatta with San Diego and South End clubs as top contenders. Dolphin and Ariel clubs from San Francisco enter, with senior four oared shell racing at 10 a.m. in China Basin to decide the championship.
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San Francisco
Althe
Pacific Association of Amateur
San Diego
South End Club
Dolphin
Ariel
China Basin
Rogers Beats Mack in 10 Round Astoria Boxing Show
Frankie Seattle welterweight Rogers dominated Billy Mack through ten rounds in the main event at Astoria Oregon last night. Rogers controlled every round proving more experienced and superior as the bout concluded.
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Astoria
Ore
Frankie Seattle
Billy Mack
Rogers
Mack
Rain Delays Wimbledon Play Through Four P.M.
Heavy rain at Wimbledon halted tennis action until 4 p m today delaying matches and schedules for the major tournament awaiting clear weather to resume on the grounds in London.
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Wimbledon
Bears Beat Filipinos in Manila Series Opener
The University of California baseball team defeated Manila 4 3 in the first of a five game series played in Manila.
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BEARS
Manila
University of California
Hampton Released by Sacramento Club in Pacific Coast League
The Sacramento club of the Pacific Coast league has released Henry Hampton, a left handed pitcher, according to a southern wire report.
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Sacramento
Henry Hampton
Southern
Foley Knocks Out Bud Fisher in Tacoma Ring Show
In Aberdeen last night Marty Foley of Tacoma defeated local heavyweight Bud Fisher by knockout in three rounds in the main event.
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Aberdeen
Marty Foley
Tacoma
Bud Fisher
O'Dowd and Goodman Box to Draw in Columbus
Phil O'Dowd and Charley Goodman boxed 12 rounds to a draw in Columbus last night in a bantamweight bout. Both fighters traded blows through the late rounds as the referee scored a draw after a televised clash.
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O'Dowd
Goodman
Columbus
Ohio
Phil O'Dowd
Charley Goodman
Baseball Roundup Highlights Narrow Wins and Big Wins
Bebe Roth homered as Yorke defeated Athletics 12 to 1. Meusel and Scott added four runs. Meusel also collected a single, double and triple. Giants crushed Brooklyn 9 to 4. Cincinnati rallied to beat Cardinals 3 to 2. Cavene y spiked and left, Cubs won 6 to 2. Tigers and White Sox split a doubleheader 7 to 6 in 14 innings and 4 to 2.
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Bebe Roth
Homer
Meusel
Scott
Yorke
Athletics
San Francisco Heavyweight Meets Micke in City Bout
Oklahoma City report says Willie Meehan lasted part of one round against Billy Micke in a scheduled 10 round bout. The piece notes the Delaware river bridge project cost about 28 871 000 dollars. Nome reports Captain C H Burkhead set up first radio phone broadcasting set North of fifty three.
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Oklahoma City
Willie Meehan
San Francisco
Billy Micke
St. Paul
Delaware River
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Nome
C. H. Burkhead
U. S. Signal Corps
Leonard Defends Laurels
Thousands of fight fans packed Michigan City for Benny Leonard versus Rocky Kansas in a 16 round no decision bout. Promoters expected Leonard to be ready after a surly spell and both fighters pledged a strong finish as weigh ins hovered around 137 pounds. The first prelims were set for 4 p m CST with the main event about 5 p m.
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Ichigan City
Ind
Michigan City
Benny Leonard
Rocky Kansas
Leonard
Elliott in line for the ax as Beavers rumor swirls
Portland area chatter says catcher Elliott may receive his walking papers as Ken Worthy sits out briefly and manager may seek a new field leader. Pitchers I, Ross and Crumpler are also flagged for potential blue slips, fueling the instability around the club.
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Portland Beavers
Navy to Lose Crew Mentor Richard A Glendon
After 21 years as rowing coach at the Naval Academy Richard A Glendon will not renew his contract and is considering offers from several colleges His teams have a history of strong results including the 1920 Antwerp Olympic world championship and decisive wins in 1921 and 1922 at Poughkeepsie.
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Naval Academy
Richard A. Glendon
Glendon
James T. Ten Eyck
Syracuse
Antwerp
Poughkeepsie
Crystal Swim Team Faces Navy in Dual Meet
The Crystal Swimming Club mermen, led by U S S California athletes Keahuz Kahiti and Quimby, face Navy in a Thursday dual meet. C B C previously won all three similar meets and aims to repeat despite Sternbergh Wascher absences.
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California
Navy
Crystal Swimming Club
Mermen
Eailora
Keahuz
Kahiti
Quimby
Sternbergh
Wascher
Speed Kings Reign at Tacoma Speedway
Northwest Fourth of July race drew a record crowd as 11 famous drivers lined up for the Tacoma Speedway classic. Jimmy Murphy set a track record at 109 mph in practice. race stakes totaled $25,000 under AAA auspices with Camp Lewis radio coverage to relay lap by lap results nationwide.
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Coney Inland
Gray
Papke
Jim Sullivan
London
Linee
Altho
Eddie Heffernan
Jimmy Murphy
Murphy
United States
Harry Hartz
Tommy Milton
Roscoe Sarles
Joe Thomas
Cliff Durant
Howdy” Wilcox
Art Klein
Ralph Mulford
Eddie Mearne
Jerry Wondertick
Bennett Hill
Speed Demona
Barney Ommfeld
Camp Lewis Signal Corps
International women’s swimming meet eyed in Hanover in October
The article notes an international women’s swimming meet planned for October in Hanover Germany with top contestants from the New York Women’s Swimming Association including Miss Charlotte Bogie Clune and Miss Melen Walherigtt. It reports European stars like Miss Hilda James and Miss Irene Gilbert setting times and outlines upcoming tours and American appearances.
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Hanover
Germany
Charlotte Bogie Clune
Mise
Melen Walherigtt
New York
Garston &. C
Liverpool
Hilda James
Irene Gilbert
Lucy Morton
England
Golf bug hits Japs at last
The Japanese in Tokio take to golf with a nine hole course seven miles from Tokyo crowded daily. They plan an 18 hole course on 112 acres between Tokyo and Yokohama as part of a new country club with an American designed clubhouse.
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Francisco
Kelly
Steer Eee
Vala
Kamm
Teeewwnee
Kilison
O'Connell
Milduff
Geary
BR Lane
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Scossess
Mack
Hite
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Connell
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Rune
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TAUO
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Boston
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Ehmke
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Olsen
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Schalk
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Pittebors
Brooklyn
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Smith
Murray and Miller
Deherty
Douglas
Chicago St
St Kaufmann
O'Farrell
HK. B. Cincinnati
St. Too
Couch
Hargrave
Haines and Clemons
Ainsmith
Ponder's Loss Blows to Wade Killifer's Angels
Elmer Ponder the Los Angeles hurler suffered a season ending collarbone injury. Doctors predict about six months before he can play again and the team faces a major setback in pennant chances.
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Elmer Ponder
Los Angeles
Wade Killifer
Angels
Ponder
Olympic Talent Emerging for 1923 and 1924 Games
A 1922 survey of school and college track athletes shows strong prospects for the 1923 Los Angeles games and the 1924 Paris Olympiad. Notable sprinters include Joe Dicente of Toledo High, Johnny Cameron of Evanston, Herschel Smith of San Fernando, and Kenneth Gold of Shattuck. Mile runners like William J. Cox lead the field, while West colleges excel in field events and weights.
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Los Angeles
France
Joe Dicente
Toluca High School
Illinois
Johnny Cameron
Evanston
Herschel Smith
San Fernando
Cal
Kenneth Gold
Shattuck School
Fairbault
Minn
Carl Lundell
Phillips Exerter Academy
William J. Cox
Shop High School
Rochester
West
Middle
Far West
Tigers Don't Mind Injuries Lead Vernon Tigers
The Vernon Tigers top the Pacific Coast League despite heavy pitching injuries. Key players such as Wheezer Dell Bill James Shellenback Jakie May Ray Gilder and Tony Faeth suffered breaks torn ligaments and other ailments yet the club maintains its lead. How do they do it.
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Vernon Tigers
Wheezer Dell
Bill James
Shellenback
Jakie May
Lef
Ray Gilder
Tony Faeth
Seattle
Adams Elevation Valued by Duke Kenworthy
Duke Kenworthy praises Seattle manager Jack Adams after his promotion to tribe leadership. In Portland he says Adams will energize players, is a brainy, natural handler of men, and should guide the Indians to climb under his piloting.
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Duke Kenworthy
Seattle
Jack Adams
Adams
Tribe
Portland
Kenworthy
Indians
Yankee Scout Watches Villa In Seattle Series
Gene Valla, touted as a top minor league leadoff prospect, draws New York Yankee scout Bob Connery to Seattle to observe the Seal Indian series and the pastimers cavort around the ball lot.
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Gene Valla
Bob Connery
New York Yankee
Seattle
Huggins
Valla
Portland Regatta Sets North Pacific Championship
On July 21 and 22 Portland hosts the North Pacific Association regatta with oarsmen from Vancouver and Victoria B C aiming for first honors. British Columbia clubs have trained for months, marking the first Portland event in years under the Portland Rowing Club.
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Portland
Vancouver
Victoria
B. C
North Pacific Association of
Portland Rowing Club
British Columbia
Revertt Scott Extends 900 Straight Games Record
Revertt Scott, Yankee shortstop, extends his streak to 900 consecutive games, a world record. He reached the milestone in the latter half of a doubleheader with the Red Sox. Scott had started his consecutive game run with six seasons in Boston before joining New York in 1922.
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New York
Reverett Scott
Yankee
Yankees
Red Sox
Scott
Boston
Racing Meet at Vancouver Clark County Fairground Today
A 12 event horse meet at Vancouver Washington’s Clarke County Fairground track features four stake races for pros. The highlight is a three furlong match among Tony Faust Jr Bert Bagley Leora’s Percy and Frontier Boy. The program includes two and three year old dashes and a four and a half furlong race. Proceeds benefit the Army Relief Society at Vancouver Barracks.
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Clarke County Fairground
Vancouver
Wash
Northwest
Chester Murphy
Tony Faust
Bert Bagley
Leora
Percy
Frontier Boy
Golden J. Smith
Portland Hunt Club
69Th Infantry
Vancouver Barracks
Army Relief Society
Frisco Wins Final Tilt In Frantic Tilt
Frisco earns a final tilt victory as Geary limits Fo Teammates to one run while Seals rally. Angels star Ponder suffers a season-ending collarbone injury. Salt Lake reports his loss impacts league pitching lead. Seals drop series, but Valla shines with three singles in a 21 hit spree.
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Ponder
Salt Lake
Juder
Angels
Jone
Angeles
Seals
San Franciscans
Valla
O'Connell
Stubby Mack
Meumemaa
Everett Rider Dies After Motorcycle Crash
Everett T. H. Evehart of Seattle was thrown from a motorcycle near Silver Lake and knocked unconscious. His head was later found to be mated.
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T. H. Evehart
Seattle
Silver Lake
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