Tunney Dempsey Heavyweight Title Fight Opens Varsity Bet Bank
A Chicago bank lists a $1,400,000 escrow for the Tunney Dempsey heavyweight title fight with $69,000 to Tunney and $450,000 to Dempsey. Promoter Rickard says the deal is firm, bookmakers report $1,990,000 in bets at 7 to 3 odds, and authorities prepare final contracts and venue bonds for Sol S. Field Stadium. The fighters plan sparring and night workouts to acclimate to the ring.
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Kushin Captures Spring Valley Club Championship
Kushin of Kiyrja edged Slocum of Cleve 1 up after 27 holes to win the Spring Valley Club title at Spring ey Country Club. Kushin led early, Slocum rallied with a 70 and tied late, but Kushin holed out in three on the final hole to seal victory amid a dramatic comeback. Guttman beat Ernie Buch in Class B finals while E Martin won from Lewis Pont in Class.
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American Tennis Stars In Singles Reach Stage
Crest Hills Sept article notes United States players moving into the second round of the national singles championship. William Tilden Francs, William Johnston, and Joel Alonso advance as seeds reduce field, with French Davis team leading in title hopes. Several of the eight seeded players win first round matches.
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Ohio Wesleyan Grid Prospects Are Uncertain
Ohio Wesleyan coach Gauthier enters camp with uncertain prospects for the Bishops. Seven veterans return from last season’s offense and defense, but the line lacks depth and strength. Gauthier warns of a tough schedule featuring Wilmington, Miami, Denison, Wooster, and Wittenberg among others, with a heavy emphasis on developing a competitive team.
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Five Leading Hitters of Each Major League National League
Leader: a year ago today at a Cincinnati grave site, Frisch St. J. 247 hits. Players include Hornsby with Pitts, Warner and Wark, plus Pei and Warris with listed stats. AR R HW P Warter details shown.
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Sports World Briefs from Balmont to Chicago
RACING continues at Balmont Park Fairmont and Dade Park. TENNIS features the United States championships for men at Hull NY. GOLF reports the Chicago Open Tourney in Chicago. BENCH SHOW notes an annual snow of Modcats at Kanneflub.
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Berks boxer Terris faces Mattanez in Long Island rounds
A Berks boxing card features Sid Terris challenging Mattanez in a scheduled bout on Long Island. Readying ringside crews and local fans, the event promises a tight matchup with notable prize tension and regional support.
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Walker Eyes Movie Career After Boxing Title
Cleveland September 6 1913 Mickey Walker world welterweight champion expresses a wish to enter films not as a star but for a fighting role in a Richard Dix type picture. He doubts acting ability but would enjoy a chance to test and learn while pursuing film work. Walker, returning from his first trip abroad, praises Britons as real sports and predicts Tunney will outfox Dempsey in the upcoming bout. Jack Kearns doubts the bout’s outcome but believes Walker will face defeat for the second time.
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Doug Pairrbanks
Orn Talmadse
Dishman
Walker
England
Tommy Miz
Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Dempery
Woelker
Pirates and Cardials Lead In Tight National League Race
Pirates win three from Phillies as Smith and Wright homer. Cardinals beat Reds 3-0. Giants split with Cubs and beat Brooklyn 7-5. Reihart shuts out Dodgers 2-0. Standings show Pirates 79-33, New York 77-58, St Louis 77-55, Chicago 78-59. Uproar after Pfirman call as fans threaten.
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Benny Bass Wins Featherweight World Title in Philadelphia
Benny Bass, a local fighter, claimed the featherweight world championship after a ten round battle with Red Chapman of Boston at Municipal Stadium. Judge Kendrick presented Bass with a diamond-stranded belt as the title had been vacated since Kid Kaplan renounced the crown. The belt may be officially recognized once state commissions review Bass's claim.
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Noh John Hopkins to Turn Over Charity Amount
Ova ha Noh John Hopkins announced he would surrender the amount of the prize fund to charity after a no contest. The alleged backers expected to sue for their guaranteed sums while other sports items outline Big Ten coaching attitudes toward revised football rules.
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Eagles and Elyria City clash at Riverview Park
Elyria City meets the local Eagles baseball club at Riverview Park next Sunday in a highly anticipated game. Eagles star pitcher Skryp has racked up double digit strikeouts per outing, while Elyria plans two practices this week to sharpen for the showdown. Local fans are urged to attend as both teams push for a pivotal win.
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Notes on Sports and Records Across Polo Baseball Track
A survey of sports notes mentions polo ponies and breed origins, Paul Waner’s 200 hit milestone, English football adopting a white ball, Kolodziejczyk in the Texas league, a Southampton veterans race won by 81 year old T T Crowle, Muriel Gunn balancing books while long jumping records, Johnny Dobbs managing six Southern clubs post retirement, and Colonel Savage dominating sprints and hurdles into his fifties and beyond, prompting spectators to joke he should be prime at a century.
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Ban Johnson plans third league amid baseball turmoil
New York Sept 13 Ban Johnson once a fierce fighter for baseball quietly resigned after pressure from American League owners claiming not in condition to run the presidency. Rumors swirl of a potential third major league as clubs weigh parks, players, and loyalties while Clarke Griffith and others explore bids in Baltimore and Washington. Johnson’s future remains tied to baseball, possibly as a magnate or adviser, with several cities viewed as potential markets for a new venture.
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Oberlin at minus eight letter men football preview
Oberlin College opens practice with eight departed veteran players and ten others out for return, yet coach Paul MacHachron remains hopeful. Fifteen veterans plus fourteen sophomores join a squad of about forty as replacements and newcomers fill the gaps. Key losses include Poe Burr Hassburv Thomas Ballard Hastings Jones and Zwick with Gondry’s departure to Washington. Doane and Staley bolster center duties as the end position remains the most unsettled.
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Sports Star at 75 Madigan Square Garden Debut
Doc Snell the Tacoma junior lightweight boxer makes his Eastern debut at Madison Square Garden on September 15 with Joel Glick named as his opponent.
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