Dempsey Faces Possible Ousting Over World Title Fight
In a dramatic move New York boxing officials threaten to suspend champion Jack Dempsey if he does not appear to defend his title against Willard or Gene Meyer. Promoter Tex Rickard has begun steps toward a bout between challengers while Dempsey cites press business as preventing action.
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Dempsey Letter Delays and Walker Shade Controversy
In New York Sheridan and Dempsey loom over boxing politics as a decisive telegram and letter may determine his title status. James Farley hints at removing Dempsey if the explanatory note is not received, while Walker and Kearns face fresh disputes and a $10,000 forfeit deadline looming August 15.
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Dempsey Rejects Greb Bout as Wills Promotion Looms
In Los Angeles on August 4, promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons arrived seeking a Harry Greb bout for September but Dempsey declined, signaling focus on a potential Wills match and noting offers toward that plan exceed $400,000.
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Wyom Bantamweilgh Meet Reported in Ohio
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Doubleheader Wednesday Ends Series in Southern Association
The Southern Association orders doubleheaders tomorrow after suspending today to honor Mrs. J B Nicklin and Mrs. W D Smith who died within 86 hours. Mobile and Nashville meet in two games at Monroe Park starting at 2 15, ending the Vol series in Chattanooga.
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Small field enters ladies golf match in Chicago
Due to a small turnout for the junior tournament of the Women's Western Golf Association the championship flight is cut to eight. Ariel Vilas, an 11 year old from Hot Springs Arkansas, posted 64 59 123 to qualify.
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John L Sullivan called the greatest fighter of all time
Jake Kilrain praises John L Sullivan as the greatest figure in boxing history. He credits Sullivan with popularizing the sport and elevating it with gloves and Queensbury rules, noting his four round purses and public exhibitions that boosted the game’s reputation and public interest.
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Boxing card and baseball notes from major leagues
Young Marullo stops Jeff Smith in eleventh round in New Orleans. Babe Herman defeats Lew Hurley in a ten round decision in New York. Amateurs enter Ekmon title contest with over forty entrants. Harry Greb to meet Knockout Smith in Kansas City in a ten round bout. Holloway tops Coveleskie and Marberry as Senators and Athletics pacing. Goose Goslin hits four, while Hornsby is restrained after two strikes. Ed Rommel shines for Athletics in relief. Nick Cox hits his third homer in Cubs Park. Maranville reshuffles Cubs lineup aiming for a winning combination.
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Pirates Win and Yankees Start Winning Streak
The Pirates defeated the Dodgers with a new arrangement that clicked. Sam Jones earned his fourteenth win as the Yankees began another streak at one game. Babe Ruth struggled, going hitless with three strikeouts, while Cleveland hurler Buckeye allowed eleven hits. George Sisler returned for the Browns, collecting four hits, a double, a steal, and two runs as Boston’s infield miscues aided the Red Sox.
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Smoky City Smoked by Series Talk as Pirates Shine
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Philadelphia 3 to 2 in two games while St Louis Cardinals toppled the Giants 7 to 6 in eleven innings. Athletics edged White Sox 3 to 2 in Chicago after a pitching duel. Detroit beat Washington, and Cubs topped Brooklyn 7 to 4. Slugging and pitching dominated as teams chased the pennant race headlines.
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Vennis Stars William T. Tilden Racquet Legend
William T. Tilden the present national champion and world’s greatest racquetteer aims for a sixth consecutive title. Renowned for a perfect serve and versatile threat from baseline to net, he has never lost an intersents match and has long powered America’s Davis Cup squads.
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Multiple Baseball Scores From Various Leagues
Southern Nashville 6 4 Mobile 1 Chattan 6 New Orleans 3. Memphis 8 Atlanta 2. Little Rock 6 Birmingham 1. Bastenel St Louis 7 New York 6 Pittsburgh 3 3 Philadelphia 2 2. Boston 1 Cincinnati 1. Chicago 7 Brooklyn 4. American Philadelphia 2.53 a 2 12 innings at St Louis New York. Cleveland 2 niaco Norfolk 8 Witton Pedumiuts Richmond 3. International League Providence 11 Reading 7. Buffalo 4 15 Rochester 9 4. Toronto 6 Syracuse 9 10. Only games scheduled. South Atlantic Asheville 1 Columbia 0. Greenville 6 Augusta 3. Spartanburg 14 Macon 8. Knoxville 4 Charlotte 3. Texas League San Antonio 4 Fort Smith 3 Beaumont 6 Dallas 2 Houston 6 Shreveport 16. Waco Wichita Falls postponed. Western Association Springfield 1 Ardmore Fort Smith 1 Okmulgee Muskogee 6 Independence 11. Western League At Oklahoma City 8 Omaha 2 At Tulsa 13 Lincoln 1 Cotton States Meridian 2 Alexandria 1 Jackson 6 Hattiesburg 0 Brookhaven 10 Monroe 0 Vicksburg 2 Laurel 3
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Local games postponed across multiple matchups
All games postponed. National New York at St. Louis. Brooklyn at Chicago. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. St. Louis at Boston. Detroit at Washington. Cleveland at New York. Chicago at Philadelphia. Alexandria at Meridian. Hattiesburg at Jackson. Laurel at Vicksburg. Monroe at Brookhaven.
Kerr Seeks Return to Organized Baseball After Probation
Dick Kerr veteran of the 1919 World Series seeks reinstatement in organized baseball after probation. He violated the reserve clause in 1922 by jumping to semi pro baseball. President Ban Johnson will act on Kerr’s telegraphic appeal from St Louis. If absolved Kerr plans to join the White Sox in Boston.
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Tennis Leaders To Battle On Courts
New York August 4 The Davis Cup tryouts bring four of America's leaders to Forest Hills for a new day of competition after Tilden and Johnston defeated Richards and Williams 6 4 7 5 yesterday. The same teams meet again and Richards and Johnston are urged for the feature singles in the east west contest Saturday.
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Schafer Edges Miller on Judges Decision in Stag Fight
In Biloxi a boxing card at the American Stag War Municipal saw Schafer of Biloxi outpoint Miller after a tense bout despite Miller’s hard right to move Schafer back. Crowds debated fouls as Frommell warned Schafer, while Mallini and Webb exchanged power shots in a semi final. Jack Kelly scored a second career knockout by stopping Reynolds in the third round. Kewpie Quinn defeated Kid Bates in one minute forty seconds.
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How a Rain Called Game Affected a Cleveland Philadelphia Score
A historical query explains that when a game ends early due to rain or darkness, the winner is the side that has completed more innings with at least one more run than the other side. In the Cleveland versus Philadelphia case, Cleveland led 13-5 after six innings, Philadelphia scored six in the seventh, rain halted play, and the final is 13 to 11 with Cleveland having won based on completed innings and total runs.
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Government to study Great Salt Lake Desert for valuable salts
Officials announce a survey of the Great Salt Lake Desert in Utah to locate and assess valuable salt deposits. The effort will include foreign observers and aims to inform policy on mineral resources.
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