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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1923
Page
5
Fragmented report details a baseball club's season with mixed results and home and away performances. Mentions key players, matches, and prospects, noting a rise in efforts and a desire for stronger showings at home stadium.
Heavyweight champ Jack Deppsey, preparing for a September 14 title fight with Luis Firpe in New York, completed a strenuous training day at White Sulphur Springs. He shed to 193 pounds and logged eight miles on mountain road then sparred two rounds each with Maht, heavy bag work, and two rounds apiece with George Godfrey, Jack Burke, and Elser.
Johnny Morrison of Pittsburgh blanked the New York Nation ls and dominated hitters as the Pirates won 8 to 1. The Giants continued a dire stretch with weak pitching and meager offense, while the Yankees blasted the White Sox 16 to 5 in Chicago.
The Washington Americate defeated 1 Lewis 7 to 2 as Genatore drove in three runs in the second and four in the fourth while Mitchell limited 1 Lewis to five hits. Cincinnati Reds won both games in Philadelphia by wide margins.
National League action reports Philadelphia taking the opener 6 to 3 and dropping the second 6 to 3 as Pittsburgh defeats New York elsewhere. Cy Williams homered in game two while Benton and Margrave contributed in late scoring. Leque led Philadelphia's battery in the opener and Betts took the loss in game two.
Washington produced 43 points in two games with Peck scoring 22 and Spavugh adding 16 at short, fueling Weerington's eight point win over St Lewis.
Manager Austin of the St Lovie Americans was banished by umpire Evers for arguing ball and strike calls in the fourth inning. The bench protested, and three substitutes were ordered out of the dugout.
Nise and Meinoir led a double and triple attack as Southworths toppled Free Tomer Go%n with Beste delivering an 8 run rally. Lewin Rube Marquere pitched steadily, supported by Eisen’s notable catch on Stocks long fly. Meslee contributed key plays to seal the victory.
Baseball summary shows American League action with the Senators edging Washington and Detroit for a third straight win. Key players include Williams, Castner, Gillenwater, and Faber as pitchers and hitters build late-inning leads. Detailing miscues and runs, the piece notes strong hitting by Burns and notable defensive plays, with pennant hopes running through the standings.
An Epsom derby winner Paprros and an American three year old will be chosen through tests to meet at Belmont Park on Saturday. The race will be over the derby distance for a purse of £109,096 under joint civic auspices.
In San Antonio Texas Pancho the local flyweight defeated Canadian challenger Gene Le Rue by technical knockout in the third round of their scheduled 12 round bout last night validating his home turf win.
In Birmingham Alabama a New York heavyweight knocked out Tom Berry of Cincinnati with one punch in the second round of a scheduled bout. Berry offered little resistance, and Roper delivered the decisive blow as Boyt faced Bight.
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Nationals 11 to 2 to even the series. Merriam pitched strongly for Pittsburgh with solid infield support and three double plays. Carey, Rawlings and Meuler helped in the first inning, producing three runs off Nett.
Boston edges Levis yesterday 16 to 6 as Nixon, Southworth and McInnis produced deciding base hits. Nixon made a running catch at Stock’s expense and One handed plays highlighted strong fielding. Toney Barfoot and Ain emith, Merquard and O’Neill credited with the batteries.
In a feature from the corner we meet Harry Beti of Detroit and Bebe Rath as two leaders face Seon Tork’s Lats to reclaim fame. Beti shows form with key hits while Ruth and Helman figure in past battles. The season pits Meliman against Ruth and Helman ahead of a decisive right handed duel for supremacy.
England’s Kathleen McKane and Mrs C Cevel defeat Americans in Forest Hills rivals. Mrs Wightman and Miss Eleanor Goss win doubles. Goss tops McKane in straight sets. Mrs Mallory and Mrs Beamish pace English play. Bancroft shines against Covell. Scharman loses in three.
Firpe dedicates full time to preparing for the Jack Dempsey title fight at the Polo Grounds. He plans Atlantic City inspections and a seaside resort training setup with Horatio Lavelle in charge. Scrimmage partners include Curt Kramer as Firpe’s camp readies for the September bout.
Chicago wins 12 to 4 over Brooklyn with seven Dodgers errors. Grimes received little support. Tom Griffith hit four runs off Kaufmann, while Stush pitched well. Pitcher Kaufmann struggled in Texas League action against Wichita Falls.
Austi Tem o Rourke, veteran boxing promoter, resigns as promoter and match maker of the Polo Grounds Athletic Club. He names Frank Fiorey of Madison Square Garden as the new matchmaker and takes active management. Two title bouts are set: Johnny Wilcox vs Marty Gre in August and Jack Dempsey vs Louis Ange Firpo in September.
In Brookline Massachusetts August 71 the Kinsey brothers Robert and Howard of California fell to Manuel Alonso of Spain and Wallace F Johnson of Philadelphia in the first round of the national doubles championship. The match featured strong play from Spain and Philadelphia competitors with Davis Cup and France entrants also advancing.
A special USLTA committee weighs candidates to form a four member American Davis Cup team for the World Championship series. The squad may include Tilden, Johnston, Richards, and Griffin with doubles plans tested by past pairings and a focus on finding strong doubles teams. The challenge round in Forest Hills closes the month as Australia awaits.
Yesterday’s Texas League play lists Wichita Fats at Datlam, Beaumont hosting, Galveston beating Dallas 4 to 3, Houston games affected by rain, and other reported results amid incomplete lines and weather delays.
Southern Association notes list Puminghem Atlanta and several cities with mixed scores. New Orleans leads eight to Mobile three three, Memphis fourth, Nashville tally unclear amid scattered figures.
Unclear OCR reads Persterw League Steuxity with Dew Meines and Omaha posting 2 to 4 Tulsa and 1 to Oklahoma City. No other results legible.
Coast League action in Los Angeles yields tight finishes as Middieth Onslow Jones Hughes Thoms and Baldwin suffer penalties. Regional results show several fines and schedule notes for remaining games across the circuit.
Aug 11 marksmen from all sections enter the North American amateur championship at feebies targets for the Grant American clay targete a champion ship tournament. W.G. Warren of Chicago and William Lambert tied for top honors with 16% out of 200 yesterday. Lambert scored the day’s longest run with 186 targets as national and state champions compete.
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