Ederle Plans Bold Three-Attempt English Channel Campaign
Cape Gris Nez Aug 5 Miss Gertrude Ederle outlines a campaign with at least three English Channel crossings this year. If the first attempt near dawn tomorrow fails, another try will follow soon with night swimming gear and powerful searchlights. Burgess predicts a fourteen hour crossing if weather cooperates.
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Cape Gris Nez
Jortrude Ederle
English Channel
Lillian Cannon
Baltimore
Clara Belle Barrett
Miss Ederte
Miss Ederle
Burgess
Steen
Fight to Decide Dempsey Tunney Bout Within Six Days
New York reports a rush to finalize the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight bout at Yankee Stadium within six days. If signed, the match could set a record gate and tax take, with state officials and promoters pressing for higher ringside bets. Col. Phelan leads the licensing decisions as Rickard hammers terms and potential court action looms over the license.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Yankee Stadium
Dempsey
Henenforth
Rickard
Jack Kearns
Signie
Col
John Phelen
Richard
Phelan
Broadway
Col. Phelan
Prins
Sports events today span multiple venues and disciplines
Racing meets in Saratoga Chicago Ottawa and Montreal Dublin Philadelphia Buffalo and more. Rowing swimming tennis golf polo and lawn bowling championships begin or continue across North America with many titles at stake. On August 2 Walter Johnson begins his 20th major league season.
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Saratoga Association
Saratoga
Olinois Jockey Club
Chicago
Connaught Park
Jockey Club
Ottawa
National Amateur Rowing Association
Philadelpha
Philadelphia
International Amateur Athletic Federation
The
Hague
Montreal
United States
Buffalo
Seabright
N. J
Culver
Ind
Florence, Colo
Anniston
Rye
N.Y
Winona Lake
Walter Johnson
Walsh Favored To Win Golf Title At Buffalo
Buffalo Aug 5 Thirty two golfers began match today for the National Duty Ice rink championship at Grovey Cleveland Park links. Dick Wish of New York was the favorite after winning the qualifying medal with 140. Local star Bill Martin shot 148 in qualifying, with Chicago’s Joe Jennings third at 148.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Grovey
Cleveland Park
Dick Wish
New York
Bill Martin
Jod, Jennings
Chicago
Cleveland Beats New York in Test Game of Series
Superior pitching by George Uale and key hits kept Cleveland ahead as they beat New York. Uale struck out Babe Ruth twice with bases loaded, moving Cleveland within nine games of the lead. Scoring included base hits by Severeid Paschal Goureon and stolen bases by Lutzke, with Uhle and Burns turning a double play.
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Cleveland, QC
George Uale
Cleveland
New York
Uale
Babe Toth
Paschal
Goureeon
Lutzke Sarriflivas
Oyet
J. Sewell
Lutzke
Gehrig
Uhle
Burns
Hoyt
Mort
International League Spires -Nallin
Connolly
Clubhs
Beltimore
Newark
Toronto
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Reading
Baseball Player Totals and Leaders From The Leagues
Summary of player club totals by teams including Chicago Philadelphia St Louis and Washington with Hartnett run totals for Chicago and other players such as Williams Barrett Todt and Harris. League and individual leaders named Ruth Wilson and Bottomies across American and National leagues.
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Cleveland
New Yorker
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Washington
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Hartnett
Tinarheatr
Chirage
Sherdel
Williams
Wrightstone
Pal
Barrett
the & Ad
Harris
Todt
Ammiran
Ruth
New York
Wilson
Local boxing notes from scattered bouts and results
Reports from Las Angeles and surrounding towns list multiple boxing outcomes. Oh Harry Thorpe of Bridgeport loses in the third round to an opponent. Tod More Junior loses over ten rounds. Paul Parrish stops Billy Dieksen in the eighth round. Sammy Sandow loses to Wayton Toledo in a four round decision.
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Fireepart
Harry Thorpe
Bridgeport
Conn
Las Angeles
Tommy Fi
Punta Monica
Cal
Tod More
Trice
Paul Parrish
Billy, Dieksen
Way Ton
Kyaan
Toledo
Sammy Sandow
Wim
Tain
Baseball Roundup: Indians, Pirates, and Cubs Shine
The Indians beat the Yankees 4 to 2 in pursuit of the pennant as George Uhle dominated. Meanwhile the Pirates upset the Braves, Bailey and Jack Smith fueling the attack, and the Cubs swept the Phillies 7 to 4 with Cy Nevers delivering four hits including a homer.
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Pirates
Braves
Barekod Bailey
Jack Smith
Hack Bay Gutfieldlier
Cubs
Phillies
Seathente
Homer Cy Neot
Leading Major League Hitters and Players Listed
A fragmented roundup lists top hitters and players with fielding and batting stats. Names include Granthany, Bressler, Belk, Travtor, Herman, and Ruth with various AB TR and batting figures. Mentions historical leader on this day with Speaker noted for Indians and a 390 figure.
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G. AR
AB Tr.forkerens
T. Ga
Ins
Ruth
Church Teams Clash Tonight in Local Postponed Match
The Church of Christ and St Johns were set to meet in a postponed clash, aiming for first place. Weather may delay kickoff at six, with both teams eager to claim victory and avoid a rainout. Photographs capture local wartime history for Hoover museum.
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Church of Christ and
St. Johns
Tomothey
I. Pime
World War History Told in Pictures in Cincinnati
More than a thousand prints from negatives by Felix J. Kock will be sent to Herbert Hoover's war museum at Stanford University. The collection, described as history in the future, aims to educate posterity about the world war era rather than present a dull array of dates and statistics.
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Heme Folke
Otto Valley
Hoover Museum
Lierty
Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Felix J. Kock
Elerbert Hoover
Leland
Explosion at home linked to arson report
Detectives arrested a suspect after a small blaze at a residence was blamed on an explosion caused by a suicide device. Authorities named officials and witnesses as they investigated the incident and its origins.
What Part Do You Need For Your Car WE HAVE IT
A local auto parts retailer advertises a wide inventory of car parts and accessories. The notice promotes readiness to supply customers with essential components for various makes and models.
Camels Taste Pleasures for Experienced Smokers
An advertisement extols Camels as the preferred cigarette for seasoned smokers. It claims Camel tobacco offers lasting flavor with no aftertaste and invites readers to try the product, noting origins in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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