Bummy Davis to Fight Zivic at Polo Grounds in Benefit Card
Promoter Jacobs stacks a Polo Grounds show to raise funds for Army Relief by bringing welterweight champ Fritzie Zivic against Bummy Davis in a 12 round bout. Davis, freshly back after a life suspension and Army service, weighs in at welterweight under 147 with a 15 round possible main event.
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Illinois grid coach Zuppke faces pressure to quit
The article recounts mounting discontent at the University of Illinois over football coach Zuppke. Alumni and students push for his resignation after years of declining standings, amid talk of a possible pro offer he previously declined and internal board indecision.
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Old Timers To See Game With Cubs at Municipal Stadium
George Wiltse, former Giants left hander, pitches in for Syracuse Day Nursery Milk Fund by selling Cubs tickets to City Hall employees. The Cubs face the Syracuse Chiefs next Monday night at Municipal Stadium with Jimmy Wilson fielding a lineup including Dizzy Dean and Stan Hack, drawing many local old timers.
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Chicago Cubs
Syracuse Chiefs
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William G. Bowie
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Francis W. Kinney
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Christy Mathewson
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Babe Dahlgren
Mick Dallessandro
Jake Mooty
Stan Hack
Albany
Clyde McCullough
Buffalo
al Grabowski
John Haddock
Bill Hallahan
Twilight League Tonight Sees Cubs and Rangers in Showdowns
Only two teams are in action as the West End Cubs meet the Syracuse Rangers at Burnet Park at 6 p.m. Cafagno to umpire. Cubs chase a first place tie with the South Side Merchants after two wins and no losses, while the Rangers seek their first win in two starts.
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Orioles Sell Hafey to Atlantic Team
Tom Hafey former New York Giants third baseman and Baltimore Orioles player since last winter has been sold outright to the Toledo Mudhens of the American Association League. Hafey hit .224 this season and previously played for Jersey City before joining the Giants.
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Leo Miller May Get Job With Giants
News notes from New York dated July 1 report Leo Miller, former president of the Indianapolis Club, may join the Giants' front office. Other items include Joe DiMaggio's dominant influence in Brooklyn, Al Schacht slated for All Star game clowning, and bids for Ferris Fain by the Yankees. Col. Matt Winn turns 80, still spry.
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York
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Bummy Davis
al Schacht
Leon Miller
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Sports Commentary Mixes Doping, Bats, and Ballpark Anecdotes
A collage of sports notes covers horse-doping chatter on the coast, Detroit Tigers cashing 45 000 for Dick Wake, a broken bat at his first Detroit at bat, Babe Ruth hair control pins, Augie Galan knee therapy on a bike, and trainer Lotshaw with a jockey cap and whip. Les MacMitchell has raced 43 times since fall, Joe DiMaggio plans, Chuck Hyatt shifts to golf, Tommy McTaggart now drinks at a Roseland pub, Conn Louis fight films draw crowds, Howard Ehmke recounts a golf ball miscue, and a water hazard ball kiss yields a nine on the hole.
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Les MacMitchell
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Falcons Face Cortland in Game Friday Holiday Showdown
The Cortland Moose and Auburn Falcons clash at Cortland in a top of the league battle with a large Fourth of July crowd expected. Cortland ace Bill Hurley opposes Auburn’s Wilshire as both teams chase first place in the Central New York Semi-Pro League. Sunday rematches follow with Cortland at Fort Ontario and Sherrill at Auburn.
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