Tendler Seeks Lightweight Title Fight With Leonard
Benny Leonard, defending lightweight champion, may face Lew Tendler for the 155 pound title under New York rules. Billy Gibson says Tendler is offered 7500 for his share, with negotiations ongoing as both men pursue a 15 round bout this season.
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New York
Lew Walker
Billy Gibson
Charley White
Benton Harbor
Mich
Leonard
Gibson
Lew Tendler
Philadelphia Miller
Tendler
Boxing notices and comebacks stir out west and abroad
Boxers McCormick and Hoek bound by a $2,500 side bet while Moran and Borne clash in the U S. McCormick heads to the Pacific Coast with plans for a stateside bout. Frank Farmer and Tommy Gibbons trade knocks. Williams begins a comeback by stopping a top Brooklyn bantam. Ertie the former champ targets a return to the Olympic division. French boxing funding and prep for Paris Games noted. Other fighters including Weeks, Shanklin, Gorman, Tremaine, and Herman plan or pursue matches in Seattle, Wenatchee, Cleveland, and Chicago with promoters aiming to stage bouts this fall.
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Joe Hoek
Frank Moran
Tommy Borne
Conom
Pacific Coast
Tommy Gibbons
Frank Farmer
Wilson Ready for O'Dowd
The new middleweight champion shows the right spirit and seeks a rematch with Mike O Dowd. He asks promoter Dave Mackay to secure the bout. He claims fans misread him and says he beat O Dowd easily and can do so again anytime anywhere.
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Mike
Dave Mackay
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Lipton's Shamrock IV Wins Internt'l Trophy Race
Shamrock IV defeats Resolute to claim the International trophy for England after Resolute's halyards break near the 15 mile turn. Shamrock finishes at 4 26 pm, Resolute retires, next race set for tomorrow on a 30 mile triangle course off Sandy Hook.
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Thomas Lipton
England
Resolute
Sandy Hook
Taxes ruin French ring game in boxing scene abroad
Al Lippe reports European boxing suffers under a 25 percent amusement tax in France reducing promoters' receipts. He notes postwar influx of European boxers to America dwindles as from Paris to London, Carpentier and Wilde profit abroad while Wilde returns home wealthy and Carpentier continues to reap gains despite taxes.
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France
America
Carpentier
Wilde
Poth
Fan letter mocks Dodgers slapstick lineup idea
Wilbert Robinson recalls a fan letter suggesting a bizarre outfield and infield mix to win the pennant. The Brooklyn manager jokes about the humorous, unorthodox lineup proposed by a reader and the laughs it created at the club.
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Brooklyn Superbas
Dodgers
Tiis
Brooklyn
Mitchell, Myers
Johnston
McCabe
Backstop Eyes Major Leagues After Vernon Refinement
Ray DeVormer, once with the White Sox, returned to Vernon for further polish. One of the Pacific Coast League’s top catchers, he’s expected to reach the majors again this year. BM Mesick says they must take him away first, as he won’t sell him.
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White Sox
Vernon
BM Mesick
Tigers edge Angels in pitching duel as Beavers fall
In a tense game, Leve allowed two hits and two errors as Vernonites beat Angels. Daum outpitched Ross with the Nees defeating the Beavers 7 to 6. Portland crew rallied to tie the score late in a separate clash.
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Ballard Fevers Push to Win Big Game Against Mount Baker Juniors
Heavy stick work from Ballard Feavers, led by Harvey Johnson and Lea McLennan, aims to defeat Mount Baker Juniors at Columbia. Ballard, strong hitters and solid defense, faces pitcher Hurgh and mound ace Fat Burgh. Mount Baker counters with Sheedy on the mound on their home field with solid practice and readiness.
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Tommy Gibbons Seeks Heavyweight Crown in St. Paul
Tommy Gibbons aims for the heavyweight title in St. Paul, staking his claim as the stronger brother of Mike. The boxer profiles as a relentless finisher, built on solid frame and proven power.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Tommy Gibbons
Mike
Seattle Wins Another Melee In Slugfest
Seattle defeated Sacramento 12 to 7 after a high scoring game at the ballpark. Herb Shenton and Hob Geary worked for Seattle while 16 hits were recorded by both teams. Koppeka Kenworthy homered driving in two runs with Mill Stumpf and Cunningham adding three-base hits.
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Cunningham
Bob Geary
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Hotlander
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Fittery
Penner & Atruck
Hrenton
Pi Penner
Cook
McGaffigan
Macks Seek Consistent Play as Coach Cites Issues
The Mack's secretary Von Ohl announces the club struggles with inconsistent pitching and fielding. He notes batters fail to hit on some days while others see strong hitting but weak pitching, urging better teamwork to align all facets at once.
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von Ohl
Seals Trade Koerner for Wolters in Shifting Deal
San Francisco Seals manager Graham trades veteran first baseman Phil Koerner to Seattle for outfielder Harry Wolter. Koerner had deserted the Seals three weeks prior, leaving fans and club discussions unsettled about the payoff in the swap.
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Graham
San Francisco Seals
Phil Koerner
First Macker
Seattle
Harry Wolter
Koerner
Seal
Babe Ruth Ties 1919 Homer Mark in 11th
Babe Ruth matching his 1919 season record with his 29th homer as New York beat St Louis in 11th inning. The star slugger seems poised to surpass his 1919 homer total, as last year’s 20-homer mark was matched early.
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New York
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Ruth
Stuth
G N Hurler Pitches No Hit Game
Donnie Gawne of the Gheat Northern baseball team throws a no hit no run game against Shell Company at Walla Walla field on Wednesday. Two hits in the fourth score a run as Moley also pitches well for the loners. Great Northern secures its seventh straight win.
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Gheat Northern
Shell Company
Walla
Moley
Great Northern
Yankee Olympic Swim Team Is Selected
The United States Olympic swimming team includes Duke Kahanamoku from Honolulu and Norman Ross of Chicago among 16 men and several women from New York San Francisco Philadelphia and Honolulu. Navy selections include C 8 Quinby J H Gillman and G K Kane with divers from Detroit and Navy entries among the men.
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Stephen Ruddy
Harold Kruger
San
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Detroit
Helen Meany
Helen Wain
Seattle Girl Advances to State Final in Tennis
Portland July 16 Gertrude Schreiner of Beattie advances to the Oregon state title match in women’s singles after winning her semi final. She faces Mrs W L Northrup of Portland. In men’s singles Phil Neer of Portland, Pacific Northwest champion, won his third round yesterday.
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Beattie
W. L. Northrup
Portland
Oregon
Phil Neer
Pacific Northwest
Baseball Notes From The Coast And Coast To Coast
Tony Prottem, once a Vancouver catcher in the old Northwestern league, has been sold to the Washington club in the American League and will miss Sacramento series. Rammy Pohne, Seattle third baseman, injures his right hand and will not play. Minor league star Tinney Hearne fails to make the big league grade and returns to the International league. Fort Hamilton of Pittsburgh is expected in shape to pitch. Dave Pancroft shines for the Giants after a trade from the Pirates. Charley Wollacher of Portland heats the ball for Chicago. Babe Benton and Jess Barnes, Yankees pitchers, face impending minor league demotion. Syracuse crushed by cricket score in the International league.
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California
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Osakland
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