Boxing Notes Mix Fights and Farce in Oakland Echoes
The report covers Frankie Burns trimming Joe Rivers in Oakland while Burns’ foes in Kansas City and San Francisco question the outcome. It notes Rivers’ flashes of form, Burns’ strength, and chatter that Burns could join top lightweight contenders. It also recalls Billy Murray’s sheriff tale and hints at boxing’s recruiting troubles with young fighters joining the service.
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Frankie Burns
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Hasis
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Kansas
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Seattle
City Tennis Title Tourney Opens At Firloch Course
Fast tennis marked the first day of the city meet with favorites advancing decisively as early matches on the Firloch course produced strong results.
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Firloch
Campi and Anderson Clash in Dreamland Bout Tonight
Eddie Campi the Pacific coast featherweight champion faces Harry Anderson in Dreamland in a key 135 pound title race as Eddie Pinkman’s crown lay in wait. Sid Mitchell meets Dick Wells, Lloyd Madden takes Lonnie McIntosh, Charney Givens challenges Frankie Saunders, and Eddie Murray faces Frankie Rogers in a full card.
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Eddie Campi
Harry Anderson
Sid Mitchell
Dick Wells
Lloyd Madden
Lonnie McIntosh
Charney Givens
Frankie Saunders
Eddie Murray
Frankie Rogers
Dreamland
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Northwest
Eddie Pinkman
Everett
Wells
Charley Givens
Elmer Leifer Joins Yankees Training Camp Next Spring
Butte outfielder Elmer Leifer, noted for hard hitting, will get a chance in the New York Yankees training camp next spring. He heads to New York to join the squad for evaluation during the offseason.
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Elmer Leifer
New York
Butte
Klmer Leifer
New York Yankees
Sibley Narrowly Fails to Top Three-Cushion Champ
Chase Sibley lost to world three-cushion billiard champion R Jy Cannefax by a close margin at Virgil Garvey's parlors last night. The second block of the match is set to resume tonight.
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Chase Sibley
R. Jy. Cannefax
Virgil Garvey
Russian Dancing Stars and Fading Promises in Talk
A garbled page mixes sports and nightlife chatter about Eddie Pinkman still dancing, Jim Flynn planning a final retirement, and rumors of an entertainer’s ball. It mentions Ed die Pinkman in a cabaret accident and notes Sid Balkom and Ray Richards with colorful aside while referencing managers Walter Mais and club ties.
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Eddie Pinkman
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In and out Pitching Causes Barry Worry
New York July 17 An in and out pitching staff and an in and out scoring machine are causing worries for Jack Barry in his first year as Boston Red Sox manager. Since June 1 Boston failed to score in 12 games though they had 11 shutouts since April 18. Cleveland and St Louis both shut out Boston multiple times while Detroit and Philadelphia also achieved the feat. The champions themselves have been shut out by other teams on several occasions.
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Tigers
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
Senators
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Yankees
Kallio Emerges as Leading Pitching Talent in W6 League
Des Moines ace Kallio, a former Great Falls pitcher, leads the circuit with 153 wins and a 1.73 ERA in the W6 eastern league. Hill Rose, ex Seattle, tops for Sioux City with a 3-5 mark while Kansas City releases Joe Wagner, ex Spokane.
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Great Falls
Des Moines
Hill Rose
Seattle
Sioux City
Kansas City
Joe Wagner
Spokane
Joe Benjamin Set for Stockton Bout in California
Spokane featherweight Joe Benjamin is matched to fight Phil Salvadore in a four round contest this week in Stockton California. The return to the ring ends over a month of inactivity due to a broken bone in Benjamin’s right hand.
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Joe Benjamin
Spokane
Phil Salvadore
Stockton
Cal
Benjamin
New Golf Course Opens at Speedway Country Club
The Speedway Country Club in Chicago unveiled its new 18 hole golf course. Spanning 6600 yards with a par of 74 and bogey 84, the layout was designed by Tom Rendelow and is among the longest in the region.
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Speedway Country Club
Chicago
Tom Rendelow
Dark Horses Triumph in Playfield Tennis Match
Dark horses led by Aline Mackert and Mrs McCambridge of Denver defeated Mrs Fenn and G Schreiner 6 3 4 6 7 5 in a Browne cup contest at Playfield.
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Aline Mackert
Mra. McCambridge
Denver
Mrs. Fenn
G. Schreiner
Welsh Boxer Dal Roberts Killed in France
Welsh welterweight Dal Roberts is killed in action by a shell in France. Roberts had sparred with Freddie Welsh during training for his bout with Willie Ritchie.
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Dal Roberts
France
Roberts
Freddie Welsh
Willie Ritchie
Wild Bill Leard Joins Brooklyn Club In Midseason Move
Former Seattle Giants manager Bill Leard has joined the Brooklyn club after sitting out yesterday. He is expected to play second base beside Olson at short and may be in the lineup before week’s end. Teammate Tom Cunningham, a local catcher, will wear a uniform late in the week.
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Bill Leard
Seattle Giants
Brooklyn
William
Olson
Tom Cunningham
Tebins
Eddie Kane Reports Easy Fourth of July Victory
Eddie Kane writes that Mike Gibbons defeated George Chip with ease on the Fourth of July. He states the win came easier than expected for the champions and their camp.
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Eddie Kane
Victory
Mike
Tommy Gibbons
George Chip
Eddie
Lafayette Sold by Spokane to Cincinnati
Raymond Lafayette an outfielder utility first baseman and catcher with Spokane Indians has been sold to the Cincinnati club for a reported 1700 dollars.
Baker to Speak Up on Alleged Tampering Case
Chicago July 17 United Press Leased Wire Ban Johnson president Ameri league will receive John Baker s letter explaining alleged conspiracy to induce Sotheron Browns to join an Eastern semi pro club A telegram from Manager Don Novak of the Yanks says Baker s reply comes after Johnson gave him 24 hours to explain he notes Sotheron exonerated Baker in St Louis Johnson refused to comment until the letter arrives
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Ban Joson
Ameri League
John Baker
Er Sotheron
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Donnovan
Yanks
Johnson
Baker
St. Louis
Sotheron
Jimmy Kirk Joins Oregon National Guard Fight Unit
Jimmy Kirk a New lightweight boxer from Portland area recently joined Troop A Oregon National Guard and will be called on July 25. He aims to box again for Uncle Sam before his military service begins.
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Jimmy Kirk
Portland
Troop A
Oregon National Guard
Uncle Sam
New Stymie Rule Debuts at Western Championship
The Western Golf Association introduced a new anti stymie rule at last week's Western Championship. Opinion remained divided, but majors embraced the innovation during play.
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Western Golf Association
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