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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1923
Page
5
The article fragment notes James returning to motive powers and jck views, indicating a shift in focus or leadership. Names and exact details are unclear due to garbled text, but the piece centers on James resuming influence over propulsion or judging perspectives.
In a disputed round of play Leonard reflects on beating Tendler five years ago and notes current form among legends like Speaker and Heilmann. He recalls training, battling nerves, and the drive to improve despite injuries and tough competition, aiming to regain confidence and win.
New York August 1 Tom O Rourke matchmaker of the Polio Grounds Athletic Club says a fighter should fight for his worth and cites lower ticket prices in response to the Shelby affair. He notes earlier fights drew large gates with high prices and argues many fans cannot afford big ringside seats. He also mentions Eppa Rixey aiming for a title match and other athletic training feats.
Johnny Morrison of the Pirates is among the league's best pitchers. He held the Giants to four hits in a recent start at their ball yard, contributing to Pittsburgh's push in the pennant race and keeping the Pirates in strong contention.
Kingman residents note better road conditions on the Kingman to Oatman route. Frank Gulley, road foreman under Foster, oversees maintenance between Oatman and Tecenthy, with County men approving the work and reporting the gully and bad stretches improved.
At Louie at Philadelphia Cleveland at New York and Chicago at Boston comprise the three games on the schedule.
Gan Francisco at Seattie. Los Angeles at Portland. Sacremento at Oakland. Salt Lake at Vernon.
New York reports that Eastern colleges end a milestone season for prospects as top players refuse major league offers. Notable names include Carroll, Heatsinger, Misney, Thorpe, and Young, with Hueatsinger signing for the Giants and Carroll pursued by the Pirates.
Yesterday's games include New Orleans 3 Chattanooga 5 and Birmingham 0 Littlerock 1. Atlanta 2 Memphis 3. No other results reported.
At Dallas 12 Houston 0. Wichita Faille 5 Galveston T 10 innings. Ft Worth 7 Beaumont 2. Shreveport 4 San Antonio 6.
A sequence of disparate scores lists Dee Moines 12 over St. Joseph 4, Denver 1 against Oklahoma City 90, Sioux City 6, Wichita and Omaha 16 with Tulsa 9. The fragmentary record provides team matchups and final tallies without context or dates.
A comparison shows Maryland and Kentucky tracks offer substantially larger purses than areas without parimutuel betting. From the Preakness to The Derby, prize money has climbed dramatically over a decade, attracting top horses and fuller fields while stakes in New York also rise.
Gene Tunney won by decision over Dan O Dowd in a 1 round Queensboro Stadium bout. Tunney weighed 174 pounds, O Dowd 175, with Tunney claiming a right hand injury that affected his showing. The fight drew mixed reaction as observers noted slow action and crowd jokes about a motion picture pace.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated Cincinnati in a doubleheader, gaining third place in the National League as New York’s lead tightened. Pittsburgh moved to second after beating New York, while Philadelphia won 2 0 and 7 1. Pitchers Mixer and Ring dueled in the opener, and Couch left injured in the second game after a collision. Mitchell collapsed chasing a foul ball and was carried off. In Washington, Detroit crushed the Senators 12 6, with Zachary and Setrick pitching. Boston beat Chicago 6 2, as Barres made key plays and quiet defense helped the Cubs’ loss.
The Giants faced a tough game as Pirates scored four runs in the seventh but New York held on to win 11 to 9 in the opener while Brooklyn edged St. Louis 7 to 4 in the second to move into fourth. Herneby homered. Fournier and B Griffith contributed in the second. Cleveland beat Boston 6 to 4 after a late rally in the eighth and ninth.
In a split doubleheader, Brooklyn beat St. Louis as Hornsby drove in three and scored another with a triple and single. Beaten by Chicago, St. Louis trailed 3 0 0 1 in the first game and 1 6 6 later, with Grimes, Mayer, and Tayor leading Brooklyn. New York won two of three from Pittsburgh as McQuillan struggled and Ryan closed. Beaton sparked Cincinnati bats with sixteen hits across two games, and Chicago toppled the Reds?
Boxing promoters in New York deposit a $50 000 check for Jack Dempsey if he meets Harry Willis for the heavyweight title before facing Luis Angel Firpo. France France reports the Davia Cup sees Gay win in Europe as France plans to challenge the United States mid month. A ten round Chicago bout between Cub Padgett and Morrie McBlair is slated for August 1. Beeston American League franchise transfer may occur today with J R Quine of Columbus overseeing papers. Joe Lynch and Pancho Villa signed for an August 27 title bout in Philadelphia with Hoff offering Lynch $19 600.
The New York athletic commission discussed the Dempery Firpo championship and heard Harry Merry Wilts a prominent negro heavyweight and manager. Marty Mullins urged a title shot but would not state his position. The commission noted Ter Rickard had not applied for a license to stage the Dempeer Firps bout and had no stated interest in the matter.
In Seabright yesterday thrilling second and third round play highlighted both mens and womens events. Jehesten of San Francisco advanced to the third round in the men singles after a tough win over Leonard Beekman of Philadelphia. Ming Helen Wills of Berkeley and Mrs Mott plus B Mallery won their singles matches in the women’s draw.
Cleveland won the American League game against Boston in the eleventh inning. Emmke was hit hard as the winning run scored on a pass to Lutske, a sacrifice by Kode, and a single by Myatt. Batteries: Edwards Bhaute Morten Myatt O Neill Epmke and Pici nich.
Nationals at Washington were beaten as a rain shortened second game of a doubleheader ended early. Detriot led 5 to 6 with Holloway and Zachary trading blows as Evans and Jones produced multiple base hits. Ruel collected two doubles as Gherrity and Reel added key plays. Johnson suffered the loss with Sedgewick pitching in relief.
Phillies defeated their rival in both ends of a doubleheader. The game logs show Philadelphia winning 11 to 4 and 6 to 5, delivering a severe jolt to the pennant hopes. Batterymen Mitchell Betts and Hen Tine pounded for the Phillies while Couch Keck McQuade Hargrave contributed for Cincinnati.
Local manager announces the Tucson Motive Power versus Pheeeeis Vigers game scheduled for Sunday in Central City is canceled. The announcement cites changes to the lineup and pitching staff including BU James return and University star hot stitch man joining the team.
De Harold Smith of Chicago edged Young Montreal of Providence in an eight round bout at 118 pounds. Sammy Mandeil of Rockford defeated Frankie Frisco of Chicago in an eight round prelim. Kid Heiman of California knocked out Billy Stearne of St Paul in the third round of a six rounder at 145 pounds.
Pancho Villa, weight 116 pounds, defeats Kid Williams at 118 pounds in a decisive world title bout. Marty Kid Brown earns popular decision over Jack Bernstein in junior lightweight clash ending with Bernstein cut atop the eye.
Joe Gorman of Portland defeated Spec Ramies of Los Angeles in a boxing match last night. In the semi windup Red Cole of New Orleans won a decision over Joe Layman of Los Angeles.
Incomplete Coast League notes show: Los Angeles at Seattle and Oakland results with battery lineups. Portland game postponed while teams travel. partial box details include pitchers Myers Jenkins Gilder Hannah Shea Yelle Burger Tobin and others amid scattered scores.
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