Champions to Battle in Gotham Boxing Card in New York Friday
Benny Leonard and Jack Britton prepare for a 15 round lightweight welterweight title bout in New York City as part of a card featuring Sugar edge bouts. Leonard trends toward the 140s while Britton weighs about 147 with both aiming for title prestige and potential double crowns.
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Benny Leonard
Jack Britton
New York City
Leonard
New York
Philadelphia
Britton
Johnny Buff
Bob Fussimmons
Northwest Class B baseball revival urged by Dugdale
Aniel Dugdale urges Northwest Class B league reformation with Vancouver Victoria Seattle in a compact circuit. He cites long railroad jumps as fatal and says Bellingham Everett Spokane Aberdeen in line for teams. without a compact plan, another season without regional Class B ball seems likely.
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Aniel Dugdale
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Hack Miller May Leave Coast League Return Uncertain
Hack Miller remains a strong hitter for the Chicago Cubs and is tied to a possible Coast League return. If he does go back, terms send him to the Oakland club. the move hinges on waivers previously discussed.
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Frisco Seals Lead Coast Loop With Strong Hitting
The San Francisco Seals top the Coast league standings as a team hitting 321 for the year. Pitching is mainly steady with Jim Scott and Oliver Mitchell, while Jim O’Connell Bert and Charley Lee pace the offense. Seattle prepares for a week opener against the club.
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Coast Loop
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Oliver Mitchell
Jim O'Connell
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Charley Lee
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Marriott Returns to Oaklands Lineup After Injury
Marriott is back at third base for the Oakland club and bats cleanup. He broke an ankle in the opening game of the series but the bone stayed in place and healed quickly. His return strengthens the Acorns infield and boosts the team's threat.
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Those Poor Philly Fans Glum Over Disastrous Season
Philadelphia sports agony continues as the Athletics sink toward the basement and the Quakers linger in the cellar. fans brace for a long, punishing summer.
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Doubles Play Narrows Down in Star Net Meet
The Star-Woodland Park tennis tournament sees top doubles teams fall. Vander Las and Hesketh default. Tilford and Knust beat Johnson and Lagerstrom in straight sets 9-7 6-3. Junior doubles see Marion pair advance then fall to Dranga and Scott 4-6 6-4 7-5. Women’s doubles Bragdon Soule Henderson win 6-1 6-1. Meyer Little take 6-4 6-4. Mixed doubles Meyer Lagerstrom win 5-7 6-2 7-5. Schedule lists several afternoon matches and more doubles action.
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Viret Scott
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Fred Plum to Fix Handicaps for Grand American Trap
Fred Plum of Atlantic City New Jersey has been named chairman of the handicapping committee for the grand American handicap trap shooting tournament to be held in Atlantic City in September. Assistants include George K Mackie Lawrence Kansas Guy Deering Columbus Wisconsin H E B Dickerman Cleveland Ohio Frank D Stoop Spokane Washington Frank Etchen Coffeyville Kansas George McCarty Newfield New Jersey M R Brooks Columbus South Carolina Sam Foaster Mason City Iowa all noted for expertise in shooter handicapping. Indications point to Atlantic City hosting the greatest trapshooting event to date.
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Columbus
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Cleveland
Frank D. Stoop
Spokane
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Coffeyville
George McCarty
Newfield
M. R. Brooks
8. C
Sam Foater
Mason City
Iowa
Phil Todt Returns To Form In Columbus Outfield
Phil Todt once compared to a rising star is regaining his hitting touch with Columbus in the league. The outfielder has been troubling opposing pitchers with frequent homers as he works back from a slump caused by illness.
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Bieler
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Cyclones May Lose Two Stars in Final Baseball Tilt
Fremont Cyclones could be shorthanded as Curley Sowers and Bud Davis may miss the final game of the season against Washington Park at Lincoln Park. Davis slated to play shortstop for Sedro-Woolley. Bowers to pitch for Pacific City. Ed Jones likely starts if Bowers sits, Allan MacDonald at second, Herb Larson at short, Vinnie McCutchin at first, with Fat Brenegan Leo Delaney and Red Sanderson in the outfield. Washington Park aims to disrupt Fremont with strong lineup, while West & Wheeler consider options for mound duties. Don McGillivray eyes start for Hillman Merchants after a solid finish last Sunday.
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Allan MacDonald
Herb Larson
Vinnie McCutchin
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Leo Delaney
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Hillman
Bill Stitte
Pete Mitchell
Don McGillivray
Hillman Merchants
Oakland Winner in First Oakland Winner in First
June 21. Herb Brenton outpitched Vean Gr e es in the opening game of the series and Oakland won 4 to 1. Seattle was credited with eight hits off their former teammate, but Brenton deserved a shutout. Wally Hood and Bill Marriott, with three blows each, led the hitters.
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Herb Brenton
Vean Grees
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Wally Hood
Bill Marriott
Dan Shea A C Fireman Athlete Targets Irish Olympics
Dan Shea, fireman athlete of the Pastime Athletic Club in New York, holder of the Metropolitan A A U pentathlon championship, is training for the Irish Olympics.
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Fowler to Lead Coaching School in Rio de Janeiro
Bob Fowler of Boston, coach of the Brazilian navy athletes, travels to Rio de Janeiro to conduct a school for coaches and develop training methods.
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Boston
Fowler
Rio Janeiro
Pop Geers at 71 Races For Grand Circuit Return
Geers the Grand Old Man of the Harness Turf arrives from Memphis to train for the 1922 Grand Circuit opening at North Randall on July 3. At 71 he is the circuit’s oldest driver and expects to compete at least ten more years. His new stable, almost all trotters, includes Lanardo Peter June and Utah with Peter June leading at 2.04%. Randall houses 470 horses as stables from Walter Cox Lon McDonald and others prepare for the season opening. The North Randall track hosted the district’s launch June 6 and numerous renowned reinsmen have arrived. Lenora Watts of R B Plaxico’s North Carolina stable beat 210 for a June prep race, chased by Clyde the Great driven by Clyde Limiline of Loulevilie Ky.
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Murphy After Speed Honors at Tacoma Fourth
Jimmy Murphy, Los Angeles racing ace, earned speed honors after wins in Uniontown and Indianapolis. Tommy Milton held the honor last year. Murphy and Milton will race at the Tacoma event at American Lake on July 4.
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Los Angeles
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Youth Will Be Served Yet Vets Hold The Line
Among the 70 leading big league pitchers 33 are over 30, 28 will not reach 26, and nine are under 25. Babe Adams Walter Johnson Grover Alexander top the age parade. Adams leads in service with 19 seasons. Johnson 17 and Alexander 15. Over 10 seasons for 48 pitchers. average tenure a touch over 10 years. An old arm and head can beat a young one if the arm endures.
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Grover Alexander
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Tyler
Baseball Figures Move Between Clubs and Leagues
Arnold Stets, ex Los Angeles outfielder, is now a proud father. Sam Post, first baseman, is sent back to the Virginia league by the Brooklyn Dodgers due to lack of ambition. Jack Egan, former American Association umpire, signs to manage Oklahoma City in the Western league, succeeding Gus Fisher. Hue Sickel and Sevman Lee Anges lead the Moble club in the league, with Pete Tapan catching for Little Rock. Hud Leonard, Detroit southpaw, signed by Freeno independent team despite last year’s refusal.
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Los Angeles
Sam Post
Eacker
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jack Egan
American Association
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Gus Fisher
Portland
Hue Sickel
Sevman
Lee Anges
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Hud Leonard
Detroit
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Cal
Third Annual Slam City Swimming Meet Planned
Henry as manager launches the Third Annual Slam City Swimming meet to be held in early August with preliminary events at Green Lake and Madrona Beach on August 5 and finals at the Lake Washington canal on August 12. The AAU registered event includes races for all ages, senior and junior divisions, and prize money for younger swimmers.
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Lake Washington Canal
Earl A. Fry
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