Dempsey Plans Fight With Wills Amid Manager Clash
New York reports a posturing prelude to a Dempsey versus Wills bout with promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons and manager Jack Kearns contending for control. Discussions focus on a 15 round decision bout at Yankee Stadium next month, while Dempsey’s willingness to fight again surfaces in a bid to boost a dwindling exchequer.
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Giants Rally To Beat Pirates In Opening nur four game set
New Yorks battered by injuries and setbacks fought back to defeat Pittsburgh 2 to 1 in the first game of a four game series. Lee Meadows bested Jack Scott in a tense duel as Ross Young scored the winning run in the ninth.
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Dempsey Fitzsimmons Deal Faces Local Approval
Boxing issue grows tense as Dempsey ponders action on Fitzsimmons contract while Paddy Mullins plans to sign if the move is proper. Jack Kearns, expected in Chicago then to settle matters with the local commission, may force Dempsey to stand down unless cleared.
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One Game In Association On Cards Today
Atlanta Aug 11 The Southern Association pennant chase resumes after a rest day with Birmingham idle. Nashville beat Birmingham 8 to 1 as Olson, a former Baron, limited the Barons to six hits in his fourth win in five starts. McGrew debuting with Birmingham saw five runs in the sixth.
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Yesterday's baseball results across American leagues
National League results included New York 2 Pittsburgh 1 and Philadelphia 6 St Louis 4. American League scores featured Boston 5, St Louis 3 and Detroit 8 Boston 1 in 10 innings. Texas and International leagues list Fort Worth 6 Dallas 4 Houston 1 Waco 8 San Antonio 11 Beaumont 3 Shreveport 9 Wichita Falls. Other noted games include Baltimore 13 Toronto 3 Reading 8 Buffalo 9 Providence 7 Rochester 3 Jersey City 7 Syracuse 4 and Minneapolis 4 Columbus 7. Multiple minor leagues show varied outcomes with three games played in Piedmont League and upcoming matchups listed.
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Tennis Stars Vie For Dixie Crown In Asheville
Thirty two players remain in contention for the Southern tennis title after two days of play in Asheville. Notables include champion Jack Caldwell of Atlanta facing Zenas Grier of Greenville while former champions Douglas Watters and Edmond Phelps show early promise. Players from Atlanta Louisville New Orleans Asheville and Greenville fill the third round pairings with matches planned across the region.
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Sid Appel
F. C. Ivey
Ike Boland
Eddie Weber
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E. V. Carter
W. L. Crumbliss
Chattanooga
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Mule Hicks Found Guilty in Slaying of Guard
Rufus Mule Hicks, a black convict accused of killing Muscogee county chain gang guard H J Walker on June 10, was convicted of murder in superior court and sentenced to die in the electric chair on September 18. Also, Miss Ida M King left $72 000 in cash in a bank safety vault.
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Muscogee Superior Court
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Pels Schedule Four-Game Series With Bear Cubs
The league leading New Orleans Pels, led by Larry Gilbert, open a four game set at Monroe Park against the Bears. Joe Martina starts for New Orleans and George Murray for Mobile. First pitch is 3 30. A Mulvey Day benefit for Mobile outfielder Mulvey is planned Sunday at Monroe Park with donations collected during the series. Harry Lunte from Rochester has refused to report to Mobile. Jimmie Geygan will return to play short tomorrow. Connolly stays at third. Washington reportedly failed to close a pitcher deal with Mobile.
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Holman Sets Pace For National Junior Tennis Title
Cranston Holman of San Francisco, who beat champion Bill Tilden in Detroit, leads his bid in Chicago as he advances past Charles Zeigloff 6 2 6 2. Qualified favorites mostly win though Dallas seed James Quick falls to Gregory Mangin while Emmet Pare and Ed L. Jack reach the third round.
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Texas
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Wee Dick Kerr May Take Turn on Hill Today
Ray Schalk, who caught 1 574 games and set the major league record, may see action today as the Chicago White Sox visit the New York Yankees in New York. Wee Dick Kerr, absent from the Sox for four years, could pitch again after reinstatement.
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Ray Schalk
Chicago White Sox
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Giants
New York Yankees
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Dick” Kerr
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Cincinnati Reds
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Schalk
Weismuller Breaks World Record in 100 Yard Swim
In San Francisco on August 11 Johnny Weismuller of the Tilino Athletic Club Chicago established a world record by swimming 100 yards in 52 seconds. His previous mark was 15 seconds faster, set in June.
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Tilino Athletic Club
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