Bears Aim for Twin Bill Sweep in league showdown
The Bears plan a two game set at Selection Park starting at 2 15. Acosta and Caldera will pitch for the Bears with Ahtman and Fowler for the opposition. Gilbert suffers a rough eighth inning as the Bears hope to repeat prior doubleheader success.
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Baseball notes from a busy day in early action
The Athletics exploded for ten runs in the first two innings to beat the Indians. Walter Johnson pitched shutout ball for his tenth win as the Senators defeated the Browns. Babe Ruth shows sprinting form with his third homer, a double and a steal against Detroit. Fred Merkle joins the Yankees as third base coach, replacing Wiltse after stints with Rochester in the International League.
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Giants Marked With 5 Losses By Pirate Nine
New York giants suffer fifth straight defeat as Pittsburgh Pirates win 13 to 11 in ten innings. Glenn Wright homered in the tenth to seal the win. Athletics rout Cleveland 12 to 7 in Philadelphia while Cincinnati overtakes Brooklyn with a 6 to ? victory. Walter Johnson secures a 3 0 shutout for the Senators over the Browns. Babe Ruth hits his 3rd homer as Detroit defeats the Yankees 5 to 3. Boston edges Chicago 2 to 1. Lloyd Waner?
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Rifles Entertain With Boxing Bouts at Armory Event
The Mobilé Rifles hosted a boxing night at the armory with featherweight bouts by Abie Dumont and Johnnie McEvoy ending in a draw. Belford Shoemate defeated Young Denton on the referee’s decision, the only clear win of the evening. Multiple other matches including Rubira versus Boylan and Selby versus Dumont finished in draws. The final fight between Craughn and Moyle also resulted in a draw.
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Young Stars Coming Into League Light
Chicago White Sox gain boost from Ike Davis at shortstop with Eddie Collins aiding his development. The piece highlights Harris and Knode for Cleveland, Poole’s impact after Hauser’s injury, and two rookie catchers Dixon and Cochrane shaping the majors.
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Cy Perkins
Fights and Fighters Highlight Island and Columbus Boxers
Tony Muralio of New Orleans stopped Johnny Klesh of Cleveland in the eighth round at Cofey Island. In Columbus Eddie O'Dowd beat Eddie Coulton of New Orleans by knockout in the second round. A woman racer competed at a land race, first of its kind. Arne Borg, European champion and top distance swimmer, plans permanent return to America after an exhibition tour.
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Thoss Sporting Goods plans for Pensacola trip this week
Thoss Sporting Goods baseball team holds a 7:30 p m meeting at 76 Dauphin Street to discuss a Pensacola trip. The Thossmen face the Pensacola Aviators at Naval Station Park in Pensacola on Saturday and Sunday with a weekend series. Johnnie Barnes to pitch for Monk Furniture against Moss Point as coast teams collide Thursday afternoon.
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Yale and Harvard clash in a record 25 to 15 loss
Harvard baseball faces a tough comeback after Yale defeated them 25 to 15 in New Haven. The game stretched nearly three hours with 7 to 7 after six innings, Yale pulling away with nine runs in both the seventh and eighth. Yale had 23 hits to Harvard's 20.
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Railroaders win strengthen lead in Commercial Twilight League
The Mobile & Ohio team defeated G. M. & N. 4 to 1 to extend its first place in the Commercial Twilight League. Kearney pitched solidly for M. & O. with Tillman and Levi contributing on offense as Hodges scored on a third inning error and two more runs followed in the second. G. M. & N. finally managed a run in the seventh as their offense produced three hits with outs in between.
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Golfers Battle for Southern Title at Forest Club
Thirty two players from cities including Memphis Atlanta New Orleans Charlotte and Jacksonville compete in a match play tournament at the Forest Club to decide the southern champion. Medallist Montedonico faces Macon’s Wright while Memphis rivals Spicer Strickfadden and Gibbons White clash in early rounds.
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Tunney Signed for July 3 Bout in Kansas City
Kansas City notes that American light heavyweight champion Gene Tunney, who recently knocked out Tommy Gibbons in New York, has signed for a ten round bout on July 3 under the American Legion. Opponent to be selected.
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Boxing’s Rise in Ancient Greek and Roman Sports
Boxing grew as a popular sport in ancient Greece and was adopted by the Romans. Greek athletes taught the craft, shaping early rules and techniques that echoed through classical competitions.
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National and Regional Boxing Roundup Highlights
In Louis Tilden and Frankie Genaro headline results from New York and regional rings. Genaro earned a ten round decision over Georgie Mars, Tony Marullo defeated Johnny Klese by referee stoppage, and Pete Sarmiento stopped Joe Rivers in Kansas City. Eddie O'Dowd knocked out Eddie Conlon in Columbus, while Memphis acquired Bobby Barrett from Brooklyn.
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Eddie Conlon
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Champion Reveals Golfing Plans for Three Tours
Willie Mcfarlane national open golf champion will compete in three tour events this year the Western Open in Youngstown Ohio the Shawnee Open in Delaware Water Gap and the Metropolitan Open He announced the plans at a dinner hosted by the Oakridge Club where he received a 5000 dollar purse.
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Tay lor Wins Bantamweight Bout In Seventh Round KO
Vernon California reports Bud Taylor of Terre Haute defeats Ernie Goozeman of San Diego by technical knockout in the seventh round of a ten round bantamweight bout. Goozeman's corner threw in the towel after a brutal sequence. The note mentions growing athletics in Chinese schools over the last decade.
Local pro sets course record at Mobile with 71
Charley Hall of Birmingham Country Club fired a 71 at Mobile to tie par and set a course record. He opened with a birdie on one, recovered after a bad two on two, added an eagle on three, and finished the back nine strong to total 71. Today pros and amateurs pair in a 18 hole handicap event with prizes for best ball.
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