Dempsey Tunney hype and local sports wrap up
Boxing legend Dempsey claimed he can beat any man including Tunney as fans await the September showdown. Local bouts feature Young Stribling in Macon on July Fourth against Chuck Wiggins. Yanks and Athletics split a Sunday doubleheader with Ruth and Cobb out, while tennis star Bill Tilden eyes Wimbledon glory and Fourth of July golf entries surge.
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Notable players listed for first and second flights competition
News notes many entrants including Seat tle Beverly Wimberly Hayes Neel Pardee and Dr Watt from Thomas vile the Olivers Converse Feagle from Valdosta Aycock and Lewis Powell from Moultrie Van Brunt from Tallahassee Goss Baldwin and others from Albany Bainbridge and larger cities. The first flight is expected to be speedy while the second will be somewhat slower.
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Yesterday's baseball results and today’s schedule across leagues
Yesterday's results span Southeastern League with Savannah over St Augustine 3 2 Montgomery over Pensacola 5 4 Columbus 7 2 Albany 6 0 and others. American League games include Cleveland 12 over Chicago 2 and Philadelphia 6 New York 2 among others. National League matchups feature Chicago 11 Cincinnati 4 and St Louis 7 Philadelphia 6.
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American tennis stars face offers to turn pro at Wimbledon
Bill Tilden rejected a promoter’s rush to turn pro saying he would not switch for any amount. Helen Wills and Elizabeth Ryan also drewpro offers amid the Wimbledon buzz. Ryan reached the women’s singles semifinals as Rene La Coste advanced in the men’s singles.
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Dempsey Begins Training Camp For Sharkey Bout
Jack Dempsey settled into a training routine at Saratoga Lake New York as he prepares for a scheduled comeback against Jack Sharkey next month. He rose at 6 am hiked thirty minutes, then boxed three rounds in the first training session at White Sulphur Springs Hotel. His wife Estelle Taylor left for Wilmington and later Hollywood to start a new film.
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Dempsey Strives for 195 Weight After Day One
After a busy sparring session Carl Carter Allen town Joe Gans and Dempsey wrapped up with shadow boxing. Dempsey stepped on the scales and weighed 202 pounds signaling a two pound loss on the first day of training as he targets 195 for the Sharkey bout.
New York Cotton Exchange Seat Sold for 28500
The New York Cotton Exchange membership of Arthur Card was sold for 28500 to Homer W. Orvis. The chair previously traded for 30000 in a prior sale indicating rising demand for seats.
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Swenson Dominates Doubleheader as Fox Triumphs 7–0 and 2–1
AP reports Columbus pitcher Swenson pitched an Ironman effort for Fox, holding Selma to only one extra-base hit in two games and winning 7–0 and 2–1. Swenson also led Fox at the plate with two hits in the last game, while Pleger of Selma singled off him for the only extra-base hit.
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Pittsburgh Vice Crusader Missing
Pittsburgh June 28 W L King vice crusader of the Allegheny county Citizens League has been missing since yesterday sparking a search by league investigators. Special delivery letters signed W L King claiming resignation were branded by league officers as forgeries.
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