Dempsey says he will fight Wills within the year
Aug 5 report from New York notes Dempsey staunchly expects a Wills title bout next year. The New York athletic commission threatens action but proceeds to avoid stripping Dempsey, while promoter and challenger parties maneuver behind the scenes. The piece also notes jurisdictional tensions and boxing politics surrounding the Wills challenge.
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Success of Schalk and Ruel Sets New Style by Billy Evans
Ray Schalk of the Chicago White Sox proves that size does not limit catching. he catches 100 plus games annually and shapes a new standard for the position. Muddy Ruel of Washington mirrors the trend, showing endurance matters more than bulk as scouts shift to valuing skilled play over physique.
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Racquet Stars Face Oustment In Western Clay Net Championship
Detroit August five. Elimination of several leading racquet stars looms as 13 players remain in the Western clay court tennis championship at the Detroit Tennis Club. After a two day weedings that trimmed 79 entrants, fourth and fifth round matches include Kirk Reid versus Harry McKee Harvey Snodgrass against Ira Reindel Lucien Williams DePane and Henry Wick among others.
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Kilrain names three bouts as his greatest thrills
Jake Kilrain recalls his three most thrilling fights. the Lannon bout in Boston-Watertown, the 106 round Smith clash in France for a $10,000 purse, and the heavyweight title bout with John L. Sullivan in Hamburg. Kilrain notes the towel is tossed at the 75th round and reflects on perceived parity with Sullivan.
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White Sox Hope Rises on Kerr Return
Chicago the White Sox, 12 games behind, regain a spark as Dick Kerr is reinstated by Commissioner Landis and joins a pitching staff in need. Detroit and St. Louis battles for position with Washington in pursuit as the Mackmen win 3 to 0 on 16 White Sox hits. The Yankees, aided by timely hitting, sweep the Indians 4 to 1 behind a tight duel between Karr and Shocker.
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Dodgers fall as Cubs win on pitching and miscues
Dodgers and Cubs played a tight game with only one extra base hit a double by Zach Wheat. Dodgers misplayed signs and had two double plays killing rallies while Cubs capitalized on miscues to win. Sta Al Simmons of the Athletics hit his 17th hit of the season against the White Sox. Salt Lake City reports a knockout in the featherweight division. Cleveland saw a ten round draw between Sarmiento and Anderson. New York notes Said Terris’s judges decision over Basil Galiano. Kansas City reports Greb stopping Ed Smith in the fourth round.
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Striking Bankers Present Demands
Paris labor committee presents their use of labor demands today as bankers strike continues. The report notes ongoing action with unresolved issues and potential impact on financial operations in the city.
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Chicago Wins National League Game 5 to 2
In a standout baseball matchup, Chicago delivered a decisive 5 to 2 victory. The result marked a strong performance for the Cubs as they secured the win against their NL rival.
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French girl fails to conquer English Channel in icy waters
Mile. Sion of France failed to complete the cross from Cape Gris-Nez to Dover after 13 hours in waters near 53 degrees. Despite calm seas early, fog and cold slowed progress near the English coast. She was 1.25 miles from the shore when taken aboard a tug and returned to France.
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Auliffe Leads Public Links Qualifier at Garden City
Ray Auliffe of Buffalo shot 76 for 18 holes as 98 starters from 23 U S cities and three Canadian cities began the 36 hole qualifying in the fourth annual public links championship. After 18 holes, New York leads the Harding cup standings with 310, followed by Cleveland 312 and Buffalo 313 while Washington and Pittsburgh are at 316 and Chicago 319.
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Miss Ederle Aims for Channel Swim Soon
Yesterday's swim show warm water helps Gertrude Ederle as trainer Jabez Wolfe predicts she could reach ten miles after four hours. In Deal England Aug 5 a war veteran and Victoria Cross holder Lt Col Bernard C Freyburg failed to cross the English Channel by about half a mile and was pulled from the water at St Margaret's Bay.
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Bears and Vols Doubleheader Set for Today in Atlanta
The Bears plan to start Joe with the first game and Rollie Naylor may debut in the second. Harry Luate replaces Manuel Cueto and is slated at third base and shortstop. Southern Association race resumes with New Orleans leading Atlanta by one game as teams head into a busy slate.
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Southpaw Golfers to Open Tourney
More than a hundred left handed golfers from various sections in the country ready to tee off in the annual Southpaw Tournament at Midlothian. Fred Merkle of Columbus Ohio was entered to defend his title.
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Tug Completes Shoreline Rescue Near Kingston
A tug completed its rescue operation about a half mile from shore near Kingston after an attempt that started at Cape Gris-Nez at 8 25 last night.
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