Boxing Show Planned for August 18 at Municipal Stadium
An August 18 boxing event at Municipal Stadium was announced with thirty two rounds under state supervision. Main eight round bout Pere Galiano versus Phil Enzinga closes the card, with six and three four-round scraps to follow. Prices are $2.50 ringside and $1.50 general admission, tax included, with a special section for 160 Newton Baker Hospital veterans.
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Izzy Thert
Larry Cotten
Joe Kelly
Pere Galiano
Phil Enzinga
Alex Stoltz
Sammy An Jgott
Henry Armstrong
Bummy
Davis
Newton Baker Hospital
Boxers and wrestlers headlined for biweekly winter shows
A new winter series may bring top boxing and wrestling action to fans this season. If attendance warrants, events will run biweekly in a suitable venue, with plans under advisement for the first venue and dates.
Interstate League Games Tomorrow and Today
Tomorrow’s slate features Moveland at Chicago, Washington at Costey, and New York at Philadelphia as the only scheduled games. Today’s matchups include Chicago at Brooklyn, St. Louis at Pitusburgh, Boston at Brooklyn, Philadelphia at New York, Chicago at Pittsburgh, and St. Louis at Cincinnati.
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Costey
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Philadelphia
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Pitusburgh
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
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Most Alert Wins Bel Air Feature at Winnaford Farm
Bel Air August 3 192? Mrs J Bowes Bonds Most Alert with Jockey George Rose up set the pace to win the Winnaford Farm purse before about 4000 fans. The seven furlongs went in 1:33 1/5 with Most Alert a head ahead of Town Hall. Black Africa ran third. Most Alert paid 7.50 for 2. Patsy Grant won the first three races including John’s Teddy and Free Born for a $54.40 Daily Double.
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J. Bowes Bond
George Rose
Winnaford Farm
Town Hall
Gladney
Chester F. Hockley
Maryland Racing Commission
Patsy Grant
John
Teddy
Freeborn
Stars Shine as Lanier Leads NL Strikeout Race
Max Lanier of the Cardinals toppled the Pirates with seven strikeouts and five hits to seize the national league lead. Bobby Estalella and Tony Cuccinello powered a 9-3 Philadelphia opener win with Estalella's triple and Cuccinello’s four singles in a White Sox nightcap. In Turkey, the National Assembly enforces frock coats, and the president must wear dress clothes and a top hat.
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Associated Prown
Max Lanier
Cards
Fanning
Pirates
Bobby Estalella
Athletics
Tony Cuccinello
White Sox
Estalella
Philadelphia
Cuccinello
Chicago
War Bond Drive Boosts Madison Square Garden Bout
War Bond sales for the fourth meeting between Sidney Walker and Bob Montgomery at Madison Square Garden soared to 13.25 million dollars as promoters offer free entry to some servicemen. Bonds ranging from 25 to 200 thousand dollars sold, with estimates of a large live gate and support from Uncle Sam. Hach received army furlough to join the scrap, while Beau Jack and Montgomery defend lightweight credentials in a ten rounder with no title implications.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Sidney
Beau Jack) Walker
Bob Montgomery
Mike Jacobs
Jacobs
Joe Leonard
Benny Leonard
Sam
Montgomery
Treasury Department
Beau Jack
Hach
Baseball's Big Six Batting Leaders Across Leagues
Summary of leading hitters in both leagues with Stan Musial and Red Sox stars atop averages. Doerr again among top RBIs and home run leaders. Ott and Nicholson show power for Giants and Cubs. Cards vs Pirates box score highlights Musial two runs, Hopp key hits, and Liners' pitching edge. Attendance main note 27,481.
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G. AB. R. H. Pat. Musial
Cards
Walker
Dolgrs
Hopp
C'dinals
Doerr
Red Sox
Siebert
A's
Fox
Stephens
Browns
Johnson
Sanders
Cardinals
Nicholson
Cubs
Weintraub
Giants
Dodgers
Teddy Atkinson Tops Steady Race to Win Leaderboard
Canadian born jockey Teddy Atkinson climbs the standings with multiple wins, recalling War Relic and Devil Diver victories. He stayed contracted with J. M. Roebling and C. V. Whitney after War Relic success. Red Hay and earlier Havana mounts boosted his career. he avoids gambling and enjoys classical music off the track.
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Whirlaway
J. M. Roebling
C. V. Whitney
Devil Diver
Atkinson
Red Hay
Teddy
Havana
Lanier Sets Major Strikeout Mark in Cards Rout
Max Lanier of the St Louis Cardinals claimed the majors strikeout crown with 104 K after fanning seven Pittsburgh hitters as the Cardinals overwhelmed Rip Sewell and the Pirates 6 4 at Worth Field. Lanier led a strong pitching quartet including Cooper Brecheen and Wilks as St Louis extended its road trip win streak to 15 3 with three games left before returning to Sportsman’s Park.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Max Lanier
St. Louis Cardinals
Bill Voiselle
New York Giants
Tex Hughson
Boston Red Sox
Pudgy
Pittsburgh
Sportsman's Park
Lanier
Voiselle
Hughson
Hal Newhouser
Detroit
Worthes Field
Rip Sewell
Sewell
Cincinnati
Mort Cooper
Harry Brecheen
Ted Wilks
Red Birds reach 100 wins as Pirates fade in home stand
In a quiet day across the majors, St Louis shut down Pittsburgh and Chicago split with Philadelphia. Chicago’s Mackmen opened 9-3, aided by a 7-run ninth. Sam Harris won his ninth, facing 13 hits. Tony Cuccinello had four singles in a perfect day. An added note from Cincinnati: Elmer Riddle to undergo arm surgery, sidelining him for weeks.
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Red Birds
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Philadelphia
Mackmen
Bobby Estalelia
Joe Burns
Hal Epps
Sam Harris
Kid Lopat
Gordy Maitzberger
Johnny Humphries
Tony Cuccinello
Riddle
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Elmer Riddle
Golden Jubilee Of Mack Will Go On
Philadelphia reports that Connie Mack's Golden Jubilee celebration will proceed at Shibe Park tomorrow despite a city transportation strike. Roy Mack states the game will not be postponed and elaborates that plans are ready and Mack's living all star team will attend.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Shibe Park
Roy Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Doerr Leads American League in Batting and Runs
Major League Leaders by The Associated Press list Boston’s Doerr atop batting with .351 and 124 hits, plus 13 home runs and 74 runs. Stirnweiss of New York ties for 74 runs and swipes 33 bases. Stephen s of St Louis leads RBI with 69. Lindell of New York has 9 triples. Cullenbine of Cleveland doubles leader at WA. Maitzberger of Chicago noted for pitching.
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Associated Press
Doerr
Boston
Stirnweiss
New York
Stephens
St Louis
Cullenbine
Cleveland
Lindell
Maitzberger
Chicago
National League Batting and pitching leaders list
The National League stats show Musial of St. Louis leading with 85 runs and 158 hits, Sanders of St. Louis driving in 73 RBIs, and Musial also atop doubles with 35. Barrett of Pittsburgh has 14 triples and 4 stolen bases, Ott of New York leads home runs with 22, while Wilks of St. Louis posts a 9-1 pitching record.
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Musial
St. Louis
Sanders
Barrett
Pittsburgh
Ott
New York
Tough Life for Baseball Scouts in Wartime
Will Grimsley reports from Memphis on wartime scouting woes for Major League clubs led by Hank Severeid of the Boston Red Sox. Scouting pools shrink as leagues vanish, minor clubs lose access, and potential players are tied to service or military programs. Scouts file notes on promising youths for future availability, while current signings dwindle to a few ordinary picks.
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Will Grimsley
Memphis
Boston Red Sox
Hank Severeid
Hue
Red Sox
Sevgereid
Lightweights To Feature Program At Baltimore Coliseum
Pedro Hernandez from New York Puerto Rican lightweight will face Philadelphia’s Hubert Samuels in the main bout at Baltimore Coliseum next Monday night. Hernandez has beaten Sal Bartolo Tommy Forte Billy Banks Frankie Carto and Lou Transparenti. Samuels last fought Jimmy Collins in Baltimore and won by knockout in five rounds.
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Baltimore
Pedro Hernandez
New York
Hubert Samuels
Philadelphia
Hernandez
Sal Bartolo
Tommy Forte
Billy Banks
Frankie Carto
Lou Transparenti
Transparenti
Banks
Samuels
Jimmy Collins
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