Johnny Blood Eyes Pro Grid Return With Packers
Johnny Blood, 38, the Vagabond Halfback and Packers legend, is attempting a comeback with Green Bay this fall. He trains with the team for the All Star game in Chicago and may see action under coach Curly Lambeau. Blood starred for Green Bay in 1929 31 and later coached the Pirates before resigning last year.
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Curly) Lambeau
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Boxing Result From New Jersey Bout
Long Branch New Jersey fighter Bill Mc Dowell knocked out Pat Griffiths from Scranton in a match at 152 and Paterson New Jersey opponent 157 according to Paterson score 3.
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N. J
Bill McDowell
Paterson
Paty Griffiths
Scranton
Wisconsin Coach Would Omit Huddle
Madison Wisconsin coach Harry Stuhldreher argues the huddle is unnecessary for modern play and favors open signal calling. He says most teams use the huddle out of habit and Wisconsin can hear signals clearly from the sideline. Open calling improves leadership and play contact.
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Harry Stuhldreher
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Pro Grid Loop On Coast Is Prepared
The Pacific Coast professional football league is formed with teams in Phoenix and five California cities Bakersfield San Diego San Francisco Hollywood and Los Angeles. A ten game schedule is being arranged and rosters will be announced in about a week with Harry Meyers named temporary chairman and secretary.
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Frank Frisch Is Heavy Contender
New York figures Leo Bondy and Eddie Brannick are deeply involved in a bet over whether Manager Frankie Frisch will manage the Pirates or another club, reflecting brewing managerial speculation in baseball.
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Mathewson’s Fadeaway Prolongs Bass Fishing Legend
In Aberdeen Oregon, Christy Mathewson’s famed fadeaway allegedly helped strike bass in a pond after a train halt. Marty O'Toole recounts how John McGraw prompted the team to fish using baseballs as bass fell to their pitches. Thirty six bass were reportedly caught that afternoon.
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New York Giants
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John McGraw
Christy
Michigan Star Named New I Club Honorary Member
Andrew G. Reid, a former Michigan athlete and Big Ten football official, joins six new honorary members of Iowa City's alumni "I" Club. The announcement marks Reid as a notable addition to the club roster.
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Andrew G. Reid
Michigan
Dodgers on the Run From Umpires This Season
The piece notes Leo Durocher being chased by umpires frequently as the Dodgers play. It highlights Frisch guiding Bran nick with six pitches to Durocher's one and mentions Durocher receiving his second ejection, while Bondy grows more hopeful.
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Hot Longshots Dominate Baseball Card in Tight Races
United Press reports Yankees and Cardinals rallying from late starts to threaten leaders. New York shows five straight wins and 12 of 14. St Louis rides eight straight, 11 of 13, with Cleveland in slump. Sundra loses for Indians while Derringer falters for Reds.
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Track Star Tailors Trade at Milwaukee School
Marquette University pole vaulter Earl Stolberg, holder of the school record 13 feet 914 inches, balances academics with tailoring work learned from his father, a former Iron Mountain Michigan tailor.
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Marquette University
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Rowell Radcliff Lead Major League Batting Race Pace
Rowell of the Boston Bees and Rip Radcliff of the St. Louis Browns held firm atop the major league batting averages in the latest official release through Thursday action. Radcliff moved to .359, widening his margin over Luke Appling, while Rowell dipped to .332 as Johnny Mize rose to .322 to claim second.
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Wolfe Takes Grand American Title At Meet End
Wolfe, Ernest H. Wolfe, an auditor from Charleston West Virginia, won the Grand American Handicap in Vandalia Ohio, breaking 98 of 100 targets from the 23 yard line to outshoot 823 competitors and become the first West Virginian in 41 years to claim the Roaring Grand.
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West Virginia
Ernest H. Wolfe
Charleston
Hollywood Defeats Rainiers 7 to 5 in Contested Night
Hollywood toppled Seattle Rainiers 7 to 5 as Alden Wilkie took his second defeat against 12 wins. Mustaikis led off with two hits as Hollywood rallied in the fourth, Wilkie guilty of key errors. The Rainiers tied in the fifth, Hollywood added two more in the seventh, Don Tate sheltered the late inning.
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Javelin Called Most Dangerous Athletic Implement
Eugene Oregon Colonel Bill Hayward veteran Oregon coach recalls his long career as a mentor and says the javelin is the most dangerous athletic implement. He recounts two incidents where javelins missed him, one striking near his hat and another grazing his ear as he raised his hand.
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Yale Ties Inspire NYU Football Roster Boost
Mal Stevens who left Yale to coach at New York University brings ex Yale men as aides to curb homesickness and adds a New Haven touch to NYU’s varsity. This season two Yale prep alumni Vincent Finn back and Ray Rich tackle likely join the lineup.
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Comeback Fight Set By Lou Nova In September
Reno reports Lou Nova the former white hope will fight 325 pound Blimp Williams in Philadelphia on September 2 as his comeback bout after a loss to Tony Galento last September.
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