McArthur Curry Bantamweight Bout Postponed to Monday
Confident rivals Sam Slotsky and Kay Alvis stake futures on the McArthur Curry bantamweight clash, now rescheduled for Monday at Mizzou Park after promoter Tom Briskine delayed tonight’s card due to rain threats. McArthur trains two weeks, Curry has months in Chicago.
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Thurston Wins Ninth Straight For Sox In Philadelphia
Hollis Thurston pitched another strong outing as the Sox defeated the Athletics 13 to 6 in Philadelphia. Thurston tied for leading majors with his 15th win while Burns absorbed the loss. Crouse Hooper and Kamm homered for Chicago and Miller Sheely and Tobin delivered key hits for Philadelphia.
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Promoters Push Key Matchups in Looming Titles Showdown
The boxing lineup centers on Curry’s bid to redeem past knee injuries and chase a world title shot against Abe Goldstein. McArthur faces a tough test, while Mulligan, Gill, Hudkins, and Hallie Delteau weigh clashes as seasoned managers gauge odds. The Senators split a twin bill with St. Louis, losing the opener 3 to 0 and winning the nightcap.
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Milligan
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la Crosse
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Lynn
Bo Dicien
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Hallie Delteau
Briskine
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Capitol City Boys
Pitching Power Holds Pennant Hope for Yankees
Billy Evans argues that pennants hinge on pitching as Detroit Cubs and Yankees history show. Great staff backs offense and defense over long seasons. current Yankees staff may crack under pressure but remains the team to beat with five star arms.
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John McGraw
McGraw
Detroit
Bill Donovan
George Mullan
Eddie Summers
Bad Wietts
Ea Killian
Chicago Cubs
New York Yankees
Carl Mays
Bob Shawkey
Joe Bush
Sam Jones
Waite Hoyt
Mays
Herb Pennock
Yankees
New York
Helen Wills Reaches Olympic Tennis Finals in Paris
Helen Wills, American tennis champion, defeats Mme Golding of France 6-2 6-1 in the Olympic semi finals to reach the title match against Mile. Viasto, with Vincent Richards and Norris Williams also winning their semi finals.
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France
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Pinch Swatters Take Places Of Leading Hitters
Detroit July 20 An unusual sight shows champion batsmen replaced by pinch hitters in the American league this year twice in Detroit. Harry Heilmann led the league in 1921 and regained in 1923, while George Sisler, 1922 MVP, moved aside to let a pinch hitter bat. Manager Cobb removed Heilmann for a pinch hitter in a recent game.
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Heil
Mann
Eisler
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Hellmann
Wise Cracks by Joe Williams hints retirement timing
Joe Williams candidly notes Miller Huggins plans to retire in 1925 and Richard Mack counters by suggesting fans influence on baseball. The column weaves varied sports anecdotes from boxing to wrestling, mentioning Ducky Holmes and a Belgian wrestler aviator, with a closing jab at American performance in Paris Olympic water events.
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Cardinals
St. Louis Ball Park
Japan
America
Paris
U S Team Wins First Olympic Relay Heat in Paris
In Paris on July 18 the United States relay squad Kohanamoku Howell Breyer Glancy won the first elimination heat in the Olympic pool, defeating Italy in 10 41.6. Sweden took the second heat with Holland second in 11 15.4. Australia led the fourth heat with Japan advancing in second place.
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Howell
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Australia
Cobb May Retire at End of This Season
Boston reports Ty Cobb may retire after twenty years of play. He says if a suitable successor is found, he would withdraw from active baseball next season.
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Walker
Don
Tunney
Someig
Cobb
Boston
Ty Cobb
Yale Crew Wins Eight-Oar Race at Argenteuil
United Press reports Yale's eight-oared crew representing the United States won the Olympic contest at Argenteuil. Other U S winners included Robert Skelton in the breaststroke and boxing victories at the Welldrome note mixed results with Norris Williams and Gilmore defeats. American double scull pair Kelly and Costello led.
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United Press
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Yale
United States
Argenteuil
Helen Wills
Molla Mallory
Robert Skelton
Northwestern University
R. Norris Williams
W. E. Garrett Gilmore
Jack Beresford
England
Americs
Kelly
Costello
American Fighters Reach Olympic Boxing Semis in Paris
Two American boxers advanced to the semi finals at Velodrome d Hiver in Paris. Labarra beat Rennie on points in flyweight, and Fee outpointed Berestrom of Sweden, advancing in the U S A ranks at the Olympic championships.
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Berestrom
Sweden
Home Run Highlights Across Teams From Yesterday
Yesterday’s major league notes show Duncan of Cincinnati hitting a first inning homer. Hooper of Chicago added a seventh inning blast. Cruse of Chicago tallied a seventh inning homer. Alleyway of Philadelphia connected in the ninth. Pittsburgh’s bats contributed in a separate update.
American Girl Stars Smash Swim Record in Paris relay
The American women's 400 meters relay team Fderle Wechselau Tack le and Donnelly shattered world and Olympic records at Les Tourelles in Paris on July 18, winning the finals against England and Sweden. Their time was 58.4 seconds, England 5 17, Sweden 6 35 8 10.
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Sweden
Iowa Faculty Member Heads Teachers College
Miss Belva Swallwell, on the faculty of the State University Medical Staff in preventive medicine at Iowa City, is named head of the physiological department at the State Teachers College Cedar Falls. She succeeds Prof. George Newton who leaves after 28 years of service.
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Belva Swallwell
State University
Iowa City
State Teachers College
George Newton
Opium Smoking Vogue Reaches Eastern Farms
Opium traffic is rising in the orient with wheat and bean farms being converted into opium farms. Government authorities who previously opposed opium are facing new pressures as the trend grows.
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Orient
Opin
How They Stand Western League Standings and Pairings
Western League standings list St Joseph 3 Denver 13 Omaha 87 Tulsa 1 Wienlta Dea Staines Lincoln 4 Oklahoma American League Detroit Boston rain Cleveland New York rain National League Chicago 3 Philadelphia 2 Wittaburgh 4 New York Cincinnati 40 Birookisa St Louis 5 Boston 0 American Association Kansas City 10 Indianapolis Milwaukee 3 Louisville 0 Minneapolis 3 2 Toledo 2 4 Western League Oklahoma City at Denver St Joseph at Lincoln Tulsa at Des Moines Wichita at Omaha American League St Louis at Washington Cleveland at New York Detroit at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia Boston at St Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago Pittsburgh Indianapolis at Kansas City Louisville at Milwaukee Columbus at St Paul Toledo at Minneapolis
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Three Tri-State Players Report to Des Moines Club
Des Moines, Ia., July 18. Out of the wreckage of the Tri-State league, defunct this week, Des Moines will receive a shortstop Menard and first baseman Stubengen and pitcher Richter from the Sioux Falls club. The players are expected to report at Western league headquarters today. Oxford tourists stole John Kinney's Studebaker, leaving a car stolen in Oquawka, NL, in its place.
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Menard
Stubengen
Richter
Sioux Falls
Oxford
John Kinney
Studebaker
Oquawka
Smeby Mathewson reach doubles final at South Dakota tourney
Sioux Falls players Elmer Smeby and Mathewson upset Enright and Kenefick 6-4 2-6 7-5 in the semifinals to advance to the doubles final. Bartons also won their semifinal, while Smeby and R. McCormick share title prospects with early-season success noted by local papers.
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Pimer Toux City
Patred Mathewson
Waithil Neb
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South Dakota
Smeby
Will R. McCormick
Sioux City
First Autos Recalled With Repealing of Law
Denison Virginia July 18 first automobile recalled after city repealed an ancient ordinance in effect for over 30 years. The rule required motorists to telegraph ahead to warn towns, inform route, and length of stay to protect horses and allow proper hitching.
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Devon
Neilsen Holds Longest Office With Danish Tiger Lodge
Cedar Falls July 18 Lars Neilsen of this city claims the longest tenure among Iowa lodge members of the Danish Tiger society. He has served 24 consecutive years as financial secretary of the local group and has begun his 26th term. Neilsen also acts as treasurer of the Danish national order.
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Lars Neilsen
Iowa
Danish Tigren Society
Neilsen
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