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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1923
Page
5
Fragmentary notes describe rising tennis players from multiple nations amid huge crowds at Davis Cup events. Mentions include Australia, Belgium, Japan and the United States as they debate turning pro and the impact on future international competition.
Fragmentary sports brief mentions Cole Morria Denvey and Inger ai golfers. References a medal, qualifying scores, and an invitation. Mentions Minneapolis St Joseph George Mi and Midwest clubs with unclear context.
Fragmented results from yesterday show Littlerock and several Western League teams with postponed games due to rain. Standings list Denver City, Tulen Isines, Sioux City and Be Joseph leading, while Milwaukee and Minneapolis show notable results in the American Association and Texas League actions.
Luis Angel Firpo, the Argentine heavyweight challenger to Jack Dempsey, develops a left hand under Felix Bunge and Horatio Lavalle, with four sparring partners in week two. He trains daily, shifting from a pounding right to a sharp left and inside hooks, aiming for peak form by September 12.
International horses arrive for the Duke of York Stakes with a protest over Craig Mierz and 614 failing to stay straight, judged by officials. Lore Aater's Concertina trails Papyras by four lengths, Creig Eterr led Papyras to finish fifth by a short head. Bets favored Craig Kieryr at 388 to 6 against Papyras 85 to 1 and Concertina 6 to 83 against.
In New York yesterday the Chica Nationals led by veteran Alexander defeated the Giants 4 to 1 to cut New York's NL lead to three games. Alexander struck out two and earned the win with strong pitching. McQuillan faced multiple batters with five walks and several hitters reaching base on balls as the game progressed.
Louis pitcher Stuart wins as Cardinals hammer Couch for 15 safeties totaling 21 bases. Game delayed by rails and steady briezie. Key hits include Bottomley McCurdy Walker Molke Couch Behan Henline.
Report notes Holloway's ninth inning rally sealed a 1 to 9 victory. Goose hit a towering drive over right field bleachers for a standout result at the park this season witnessing by Serre An Washington and Detroit players.
Luque earns his twenty fiftH victory as Cincinnati beats Boston 4 to 1. From the first inning Boston fails to reach base until the ninth when Gideon, Caveney, and Nison produce the lone Boston run. Beere and Legue combine on the mound for Cincinnati with Ovendiger and ONeill catching. Notable hits include Rouen Nikon Caveney and Dawbert for the Reds while Boston’s only tally comes late.
Chicago Cubs defeated New York Giants 4 to 1 at the Polo Grounds boosting their standings. Cincinnati Nationals beat Boston 6 to 1 while Washington dumped Detroit in a late ninth inning rally. An inscription remembers pitcher Rube Waeseli who died in 1914. Goins of Washington featured in the day’s action. The Detroit-Boston game showcased heavy hitting for a Boston win.
The St Louis Nationals secured the second game of the series in Philadelphia. They hammered their opponent with strong offense and shut down key hitters to claim the victory.
Bettg Ruth demonstrates power with a clear homer over the fence as Teronts Leafe win the exhibition game. The report notes a 4 feet granite monument as a local feature.
A fragmented portrait of harness racing legend Pop Geers nearing seventy as he reflects on a career starting with Annie W. and a 2:30 mile, laying groundwork before modern sulky drivers, and noting record advances by Harvester, Mattie Hunter, and Napoleon Direct.
The veteran Grover Alevancer of the Chicago Nationals faced the New York Giants at the Pele Grounds in the year’s Collect meet. New York erased a deficit, winning three games as Cincinnati rallied with a triple to Friberg in the eighth to deny Chicago. Alexander’s 19th loss to New York underscores the long-standing series as the Giants claim victory.
Oregon Agricultural College coach Rutherford reports the team not better or worse than last year at this point. Freshmen are developing to fill holes left by 1972 graduates as summer work continues. Schedule highlights include Pacific University September 29, Alumni October 6, Willamette October 12, California Berkeley October 29, Washington November 10, Idaho November 17, and Washington Portland November 24.
In Saratoga Springs on September 14 heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey expressed eagerness to resume training for his title bout with Luise Aragt virpe. He planned a fishing trip blocked by severe cold and road conditions, with new sparring partners to join the camp soon.
California teen Helen Wills tops national ranks amid praise for her poised net play and versatile ground game. Report highlights her strong backcourt moves, deceptive speed, and potential to dominate American women’s tennis for years, with commentary from George Agutter and references to the Wightman Cup.
Disjointed notes describe Frankie Ge sere defending his American flyweight title. Bethy Weigess and Ged peld a torte of Gace are mentioned among ring actions. The fragment hints at a title fight and notable weights but lacks clear outcomes or full names.
A terse update notes that Delaney held an advantage as a judge delivered a decision. The ruling affects the ongoing proceedings and signals a pivotal point in the case.
In Los Angeles on January 29 Phil Salvatore of Sacramento and Joe Benjamin of San Francisco fought to a lively draw in the main event. Midget Smith of New York won a decision over Yours Faréil of Los Angeles in the semi windup. Frankie Granéett of Spokane won a bout in the preliminary over Frankie Novty of Los Angeles.
Cincinnati bout ends in a ten round draw between Sammy Mandell of Rockford and K Mars of Cincinnati in a lightweights contest.
Atlanta report says Al Benedict from Kew Fork defeated Check Wiggins in a ten round heavyweight match held in Indianapolis. Wiggins was out-pointed by Benedict.
St. Louis visits Philadelphia while Cincinnati travels to Boston for today’s MLB matchups.
A sequence of matchups lists Sacraments in Seattle Salt Lake in Portland and Lee Angeles in San Francisco with Oakland at Vernona.
The Cubs were led from the dugout by Ki efer while under suspension as Heydler oversaw the game. Coach Oscar Dagey was in charge of the club on the field.
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