Connally Emerging Sox Pitcher From Texas League Fame
Chicago White Sox pitcher George Connally, nicknamed Sarge, shows big league potential after a standout Texas League season with Galveston. He reflects on Texas town crowds and fan reactions as he eyes a regular spot in the major leagues, aiming to translate a 16 win season into sustained big‑league success.
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George “Sarge” Connally
Chicago White Sox
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Texas
Galveston
Mr. Connally
Stat Street
Nichicen Avenue
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Jaagees
Christtina
Texas League
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Ren Ron
Glorious Finds Defeats Segkel In Final Round
Rivalry crowns a dramatic final as Glorious Finds defeats Segkel to claim the gulf title. The event showcases standout youth performances, with mentions of iron resolve, late surges, and the crowd noting strong showings from local entrants and regional competitors amid a brisk tournament pace.
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Glorious Finds
Segkel
Specter Weighed 168 Then 248 For a Demonsey Fight
The fragment notes a boxing context with weights 168 pounds and 248 pounds for a bout or contender. It mentions a fight involving Carnpertier and a figure nicknamed The Wrench. Details are unclear but center on match weight declarations and combat names.
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Mos
Stock Yards Triumph In Slugfest At Mack Yards Park
The Sioux City Stock Yards defeated the Winnebago Indians 11 to 19 in a high scoring game at Mack Yards Park Saturday afternoon. Speen, Tanboy, and Provost led Stock Yards with power while Winnebago rallied late but fell short. Reichle and Pell contributed for the visitors as both clubs committed fielding errors during the contest.
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Mack Yards Park
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Pea
Tanies
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Irvine
Trovost
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Fae Behud
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Beatrice Mataser
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Bet Against Epinard in Three Races
American bookmakers offer odds that Epinard, the French champion horse now in the United States, will fail to win any of the three races he enters, citing the disappointing performance of Papyrus last year as the basis for the wager.
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Epinard
France
I’apyrus
Boxer prospects for Baldwin of Wichita Falls school
The piece highlights Baldwin, a Wichita Falls high school athlete 178 pounds tall but only inches, noted for football fullback, standout in basketball and baseball, and a rising boxing prospect. It praises his speed, reach, and past track and field records while noting his unknown boxing potential and possible leap to golden prospects.
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Boxing notes and future bouts buzz in Sioux City
Jock Currie scores a single blow in a brief main event as the sport scene buzzes with upcoming shows. News of Pancho Villa vs Newsboys Brown and Ace Lindkins vs Johnny Dundee dominates as Eddie Morris eyes a return and a planned August 15 card in Omaha. George Segrist seeks New York Giants exhibition in Sioux City late October.
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Currie
Leproy
Ace Lindkins
Llancoln
Neb
Worley
Hudkins
Ace
Johnny Dundee
Omaha
Siouxviv
Eddie Morris
Sioux City
Eddie
Sailon Liston
Morris
Missouri Valey
Liston
Alex Trambitas
George Segrist
New York Giants
Chicago White Sox
Segrist
Popular Erie Tour Includes Falls and St. Clair Flats
The Lake Erie tour covers Niagara Falls and the St. Clair Flats, with the route passing through the Canadian countryside.
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Lake Erie
Niagara Falls
St. Clair Flats
Vicentine Victorious In Hard Fight With Rocky
New York reports July 26 Vicentine defeats Rocky in a hard bout as Rocky Rocky recalls past foes Willie Jackson Benny Leonard and his need for a rest after nine seconds on the floor. He credits Vicentini with a harder punch than any prior opponents and denies a lucky punch.
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Willie Jackson
Philadelphia
Benny Leonard
McCoy
Vicentini
Jackson
Leonard
Mr. Jackson
Roman Politicians Bathe With Voters in Public Baths
In an election era practice Roman politicians sought public favor by bathing with citizens in bathhouses. This display aimed to showcase closeness to the people and reinforce communal ties ahead of ballots.
Nurmi Crowned Greatest Track Star of 1924 Olympics
United Press reports Paavo Nurmi dominated the 1924 Olympic Games, winning four firsts across distances from 1,500 to 10,000 meters and the cross country. The Finnish ace’s endurance, speed regulation with a stopwatch, and rivalries with Willie Ritola and others defined the meet.
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Weiter
Oul
Paayo Nurmi
Din
Northland
Nurmi
Wille Tututa
Titola
Vno
Qporine
Ritola
Lee
Finn
Willie Ritola
Chicago Returns to Former Glory in Racing Center Revival
Chicago reclaims status as a major racing hub with a 52 day Hawthorne meeting drawing large crowds. Derby Day attracted 46900 fans. stars Sarazen and In Memoriam boosted interest as the city recovers from years of dormancy. Judge Murphy notes the new crowd profile signals renewed vitality.
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Judge Murphy
Epinard Cuts Personal Interviews At Saratoga Workouts
The French champion Epinard will skip public interviews at the Sanford stable in Saratoga Springs while training for fall races. He will be secluded from 10 am to 4 pm but shown to the public from 4 to 8 pm during July workouts starting at 7:30.
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Epinard
Pete Weirtheimer
Gene Swish
Sanford Stable
Sanford
Cacer
Belmont Park
Phillies Rally With Four Straight Wins in National League
The Phillies sparked the National League race with a four game winning streak. Leo Hartnett of Chicago boosted the league’s home run pace, while Rogers Hornsby and Wheat of Brooklyn remained among the leaders. Pittsburgh’s Cuyler climbed to third in the regulars as Max Carey of Pittsburgh continued to lead base steals with Cliff Heathcote gaining.
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George Keily
Leo Hartnett
Chicago
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Walleps
Kelly
Pournier
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis
Wheat
Brooklyn
Snyder
Young and Kelly
New York
Roush
Cincinnati
Cuyler
Pittsburgh
Hornsby
Pirate
Max Carey
Cliff Heathcote
Rush
Pitching and Fielding Leaders Highlight Early Baseball
The text notes Heathcote as a benchmark and credits New York as the top team in hitting while Pittsburgh leads in fielding. Vance of Brooklyn and Bentley of New York are identified as the standout pitchers among the players mentioned.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Vance
Brooklyn
Bentley
Martin Baseball Team Challenges City Opponents
The undefeated T. S. Martin baseball team, holders of the city championship and 15 wins this season, challenge any strong local team. They also hold the Diamond Ball championship of the Commercial league and are willing to play statewide. To arrange a game, contact Mr. Deady at the Martin store.
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Deady
Martin
Sioux City Lad 10 Gets Change in Title Bouts
Newsboy Brown 19, real name Dave Montrose, leaves Sioux City for New York under Leo P. Flynn to join a top stable. Flynn promotes Brown into Madison Square Garden circuits, aiming at flyweight titles held by Pancho Villa or Frankie Genaro with potential shot at the two champions.
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New York
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SiouxCity
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Curry
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League Leaders Meet in Exhibition at Mizzou Ball Park
Two top Odd Pellows League clubs from Sioux City clash in a showcase game at Minzou Park. The Inige No. 282 team faces Redmen lodge No. 46 with a chance to close the gap on the league leader. A large crowd is expected and admission is 20 cents.
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Iinige No. 282
Redmen Lodge
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Woodbury Lodge
Don’t Kill the Ball Says Hutchison on Distance Play
Veteran golfer Jock Hutchison urges golfers to favor distance only when useful and to avoid trying to kill the ball. He notes long drives thrill players but warns a forced swing on tight targets leads to mishits. He advises taking a safe, controllable swing and using the right club to stay on or near greens.
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