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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1923
Page
5
Feats of Bille Minefelt as a top featherweight praised for boxing prowess. He seeks a Legion post sponsor role and to stage events to boost local entertainment and winter visitor interest in Glendate. The article notes his past titles and ties to regional boxing circles as he pursues support for a city boxing program.
New York September 7 The case by Harry Wills seeks a mandamus against the State Athletic Commission to stop the Firpo Dempsey match at the Polo Grounds on September 14. Wills claims a prior right to contend for the title based on a $25000 forfeit posted over a year ago and will press the action in Supreme Court.
Dempsey begins tapering for the Firpo title fight in Saratoga Springs after showing speed and aggression in two rounds each with Farmer Lodge and George Godfrey. He plans light work this week with the Jamaica Kid aiding to harden his skin and prepare for a possible Wills match.
In St Louis on September 1, Danforth won a battle over fair pitching amid accusations that Dee Fort altered figures and tampered with the score. The contest drew heavy crowd attention as observers debated the integrity of the officiating and the pitcher’s performance.
Angel Firpo returns to hard training in Atlantic City ahead of the September 14 world heavyweight title bout with Jack Dempsey in New York. Sparring partners include New York heavyweights John Johnson and Young Bob Fitzsimmons as Firpo’s camp fills with Argentine support and chatter.
United States Lawn Tennis Association sets strict entry limits for the national title at Philadelphia starting September 16. Only sixty four players who meet three sanctioned tournament results will qualify, channeling the field toward established stars like Tilden and Johnston.
Angeleno Shop Team will host Motive Powers of Los Angeles in a doubleheader at Bienmen Park on Sunday. The local club, minus injured catcher Mehermett, aims to field a strong lineup with Gray catching the morning game and Beaton, James, and others in their regular posts as Cowin Tetdy Pellen/Olivas comprise the outfield.
San Francisco dispatch reports the War Department denied using Fort MacArthur assembly quarters in San Pedro for a proposed fifteen round bout between Jack Dempsey and Tomy Gibbons to benefit disabled veterans. Major General Morton affirmed the state limits allow only four round contests between non professionals and the War Department would not oppose public opinion by permitting a longer match.
New York Giants announce the acquisition of Moses Solomon a leading first baseman from the era club. Solomon hit 42 homers and drove in 143 games this season ranking among the league’s top sluggers. The purchase mirrors sums paid for prior stars and signals a bold effort to reinforce the roster.
In Minneapolis arena Shively of Denver drove Ham Lane to a fastest straight heat win in the 2 05 pace at the Minnesota State fair. Jimmy Peshey of St Paul won a 16 round decision over Jimmy Shirley of Denver in a main bout on an American Legion program. Ariel of the Chicago Yacht Club, Lake Michigan FR champion, won the first race for the Yacht Racing Union Cup in the Great Lakes FR series.
Weather delays force postponements across Texas and Louisiana regions including Fort Worth Wichita Falls and Beaumont Houston. Rain affects events in Gatveston St Antonin and nearby routes, with several schedules shifted due to wet conditions.
Pittsburgh clinched a 5 to 1 win over Chicago after taking the lead in the first inning. Mueller, Ranting and Grim singled around Carey's double, with Demovich driving in runs. The game was halted by rain with Pittsburgh ahead.
Philadelphia Athletics beat Reston 6 to 2 to gain early advantage in the series. Rommel pitched for Philadelphia with solid support as Beaton, Picinick, and Devormer contributed in the field and at the plate.
Mitchell starts for Philadelphia in his first appearance since injuring his hand a month ago. He allows key hits as his six game winning streak ends and New York defeats Philadelphia. Batters include Cunningham and Betts with multiple bases, while left on base and strikeouts noted against Bentley and Hite.
Cincinnati players Duncan and Bohnegin sue Colyer's Eye and Colyer's Pye for damages citing a Chicago and New York publications alleging gamblers sought to fix games. President Herrmann of Cincinnati says a suit for 456 660 dollars would be filed in Chicago with law firm Winaten Strawe and Shaw leading the action.
Readable lines show matchups with teams like Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York and Chicago plus western games including Seattle Portland Oakland and Los Angeles. The fragment mentions be default two games watched and several city pairings.
In a busy schedule Dee Motves ties Denver late in the second game. Oklahoma City and St. Joseph split results 4 to 2. Tulsa defeats Wichita 14 to 9 in a three game slate with another matchup planned.
The New York Nationale moved within four and a half games of Cincinnati after a 3 to 4 win over Philadelphia at the Polo Grounds. Pittsburgh also won, beating Chicago 5 to 1 in a rain-shortened half game behind the Reds. In the American League Philadelphia defeated Boston. Giants acquire Solomon and Miller dies, while New York Nationals buy Greenfield and Witser from Portsmouth.
Jimmy Delaney of St Paul defeated Jimmy Shirley of Denver by a two round decision in Lincoln. Ace Huckine secured a four round decision over Len Schwaber in a semi final. Pacific coast amateurs Pedal LaBarba and Ad Allegrini won their matches in Los Angeles opening program recap.
Fragmentary sports note lists players Rak Beattie McCabe Jenkins and others across Seattle Los Angeles Oakland and Portland with unclear results. Names like Mitchell McWeeney Murphy Yelle Cruze and Suther land Daly appear amid garbled teams and scores.
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