Horses Steal Lead at Barrier and Win at Interstate Fair
At the American Legion racing card in Sioux City, barrier issues helped two horses win despite problems at the start. Runnyon led early but faded, Spinaway and Tooters contested the feature, while Lucky Hays won an opening four furlongs. Race results highlight chaos and upset at the barrier.
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Cubby Campbell
American Legion
Interstate Fair Grounds
Journal
Runnyon
Runny
Woodie Montgomery
Guy Sutton
Sawyer
Montgomery
Spinaway
Varley
Sutton
Tooters
Chicken
Woody
Tom Filison
Dairyman
Cheken
Sioux City
Tom Ellison
Roar
Tom
Lucky Hays
Watterina
Whitehaven
Innovation
Fraim
Sequan
Morvich
Fouts
Kirstie Cub
Auway
Trinket
Patsy V
Red Link
Billy Gibson
Quay
Lottie G
Doctor Samuels
Little Abe
Walterina Lucky Hayse
Jimmy O'Brien
Alice Byers
Canute Bunny
White Haven
Pine Crest
Bond Ud Cr
Montana Woodie Montgomery
Christie
Lemon Seth
Fox's Choice i
Fightin Pose Of Principals On July Card At Mizzou Park
Two principals Connie Currie and Earl McArthur have signed for a 118 pound bout at Tom Brislane's July card at Mizzou Park. The northwest crowd looks forward to watching the pair after months of rumors. A Brislane semi windup may feature Fadie Morris, another Slotsky protege. Tickets went on sale at Score Board, Wilson's cigar shop, Jackson billiard parlor, Mid West Foster's, with several owners and race details listed for the event.
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Tom Brislane
Mizzou Park
Connie Currie
Earl Mcarthur
Sioux City
Lady O’ Hell
Northwest
McArthur
Bristane
Fadie Morris
5Lotsky
Brislane
Ray Alvis
Curry
Score Board
Wilson's Cigar Shop
Jackson Billard
Mid-West
Foster's Cigar
Connie Curry Ambitious Wants Glittering Three Cs
Connie Curry dreams of the three Cs cheese chairs and charity guiding his rise in boxing, aiming for name illumination on grand stages. Fate interrupted a potential big bout with Abe Gold and a Fort McArthur clash, while progress in recent fights has built momentum in Chicago and other cities.
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Connie Curry
Cubby Campbell
Wisconsin
Connie
Lam
Wildom
Sioux City
Curry
McArthur
Bud Taylor
Chicago
Fate
Abe
Fort McArthur
Giants Win Close Game From Phils
In New York today the Giants edged the Phillies 6 to 5 after a early lead. Meusel drove in the winning run on a Jackson single and a Groh sacrifice in the seventh to break a 5-all tie. The Pirates also defeated the Reds 11 to 4 in Pittsburgh.
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New York
Phillies
Giants
Philadelphia
Meusel
Jackson
Groh
Pirates
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Donohue
Mays
Reds
CUBS
St. Louis
Chicago Cubs
Cardinals
Blake
O'Farrell
Young
Harper
Tin'rom
Frerry
Miteneil Oj Ryan
Lewis
Hubbell
Nin
Matt A
McQui Bi
Prings Strom
Paliederpis
New
York
Young, Wilson
Kelty
Groh ‘Snyder
Ferd
Texisel
Sin
Philadel Hubber
Balty
Bell
Ote
Mequitlan
Kai and
Wilson
Wise Cracks About Greb From Joe Williams
A humorous boxing column praises Harry Greb as a versatile middleweight champion with sharp wit and rough humor. It contrasts his quick, hard punches with critics who question his power while noting his charm, resilience, and influence on the sport's style.
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Tulsa
Galner
Denver
Oi Wilder Omaha
AB R
Ennhan
Omaha
Wik
Wien
Okla
Crandall
Wien-Lin
Ita
Hamilton
McDonald
Lincoln
Krueger
A Bott
Fey
Wichita den
Conkes
I Is
Pet Heat
den Moines
den Toei Po
Oi A. Ae
Tolan
St. Joe
Oklaiso
I O'Neill Omaha A Ry
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Nuter
St Joseph Co
Wichita
Whali Teenver
den Meine
Tas
Hale
Finaie
Hall
Re Johnson
D. C. Denver
Chat D
AB. R. U Brooks St. Joseph
Osborne
Aha
Love
Joseph
Lamb
Isa
Ula
Songer
City
Cano
Josep
Dulanty
Davis
Tulea
Uit Bolen
Washburn
Bineholder
Sa O'Brien
Dalley
Ormaha
Casey
Ghral
Aver
Art Brown
Deni
Williams
Oka City
Voight
Lee
Des Moines
St. Joseph Sweeney
St. Joseph
eDani el Wilson
Des ‘Moines
Nith
Johnson
Ing
Jones
Mir. H. Greb
Harry Greb
Ring
Mr. H. Grebb
Dempsey Renault Rumored Labor Day Boxing Showdown
Michigan City report outlines plans for a high stakes bout between champion Jack Dempsey and Canadian challenger Georges Renault. Promoter Tex Rickard aims for a Labor Day clash in a sky bowl venue seating 40 000 with potential purses near 300 000 dollars, hoping to finish the season strong after August cards featuring Firpo and Wills.
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Joe Williams
Michigan City
Serm
Fiftle News
Eck Lance
ChampanattHe
Sky Bow
Jack Renault
Frank Parker
Chicago
Tex Rickard
Parker
Wiiddie West
Ty Greb
Abe Goldstein
Floyd Simmons
Dempsey
Mr. Deir
Fitzsimmons
Renault
Gibbons
Shelby
Firpo
Labor Day
Walker
Rickard
Wills
Live Wire Wins London Cup at Alexandra Park
Lord Wolverton's Live Wire won the London cup race at Alexandra Park. Hellaster, ridden by Sir Win Socke, placed second and Si Grivelle's Scamp finished third among nine starters. Sun Aids Keys. A piano keyboard should not be kept fully sunlit to prevent yellowing.
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London
Lord Wolverton
Alexandra Park
Sir Win Socke
Si Grivelle
Courage and guts define athletic valor in baseball legend
Billy Evans argues courage splits into physical and mental forms and cites Pitcher Wingard of the St. Louis Browns in a game against the New York Yankees as a test of nerve under pressure. Wingard retired the side with bases loaded and no outs, supporting the claim that mental fortitude accompanies raw ability in proving major league potential. The piece stresses that many capable youths fail under strain without courage and recalls Wingard’s 2 to 1 win as evidence of guts under fire.
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George Sisler
New York
Wingard
Slater
Sisler
Yankees
Ward
Ruth
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General Byng
Bond
Tom — Ellison
Clower
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Sterrit
Suttons
Irwin
Hind
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Murdock
Mrs. Borland
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Stallard
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Gritz
Hough
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Stone
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Pitives
Yeargin
Boston
Mass
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Olane
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Fastore
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Rathe
BT. Louis
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Hubbard
Michigan
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America
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Rey
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Slcupiente
Roushet Olwright
Duncan
Ori
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Gooch
Pinelli
Ab Cavey
Don
Wise Cracks
Mr. Ogoofty
Tornado
Aif
Mr. Moody
Greb
Clown
Eak
Christopher Columbus
Grebas
Mr. Queensberry
John L. Sullivan
Billy Evans
Pitcher Wingard
St. Lois Browns
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