Dempsey to Meet Winner of Maloney Sharkey Elimination Fight
New York May 17 United Press International Tex Rickard, returning to boxing promotion, plans the heavyweight elimination bout between Jim Maloney and Jack Sharkey, with the winner to meet Jack Dempsey and then Gene Tunney for the title. Dempsey sent regrets due to training commitments, while Rickard hosted a high profile Commodore Hotel testimonial with notable speakers and guests.
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Jack Dempsey
Sharkey-Maloney
New York
UPI
Tex Rickard
Jim Maloney
Jack
Commodore
Richard
Alaska
Joe Gans
Battling Nelson
Goldfield
Nevada
Tunney
Dempsey
Rickard
Commodore Ballroom
Jeffries-Johnson
Reno
National League hot under way with Reds collapse noted
As the second month of the major league pennant races begins, most National League teams run true to form, except the Cincinnati Reds hit by bad breaks and a collapse of pitching. Giants lead in NL with strong New York pitching, while Pirates and Cardinals show uneven form. In the American League, New York Yankees appear set for the World Series with power and a lively offense, while others like Cleveland and Detroit face pitching and depth issues.
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REDS
Cincinnati Reds
New York
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Giants
McGraw
Cincinnati
Jack Hendricks
Pirates
Cardinals
New York Yankees
Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Washington Senators
Walter Jenhnson
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Dan Howley
Baseball Notes from the Nineties of Today
Baseball gossip runs through rosters and trades as giants like McGraw and Dreyfuss circle Hal Carlson while Grover Alexander stirs Pirates and Cardinals talk. Uhle faces arm kinks risking Indians' standing. Cobb pushes runs and total bases. clonging juveniles, Lefty Jones, Clough, and Speaker lead Western AL chatter with Ruth and Cobb in the mix.
Pitchers Should Practice Hitting Without Delaying Teammates
Wes Moriarty argues for limited batting practice time for pitchers on road trips. He notes pitchers fritter away plate time, denying others of fair chances to bat. His solution: give pitchers one turn per session and relocate home-field batting at clubs.
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Brooklyn Superbas
Arnold Statz
Wilbert Robinson
From the text: a golf advice on the second shot to greens
The passage offers practical golf tips for the second shot to the green. It stresses using a long iron or fairway wood when appropriate, aiming for accuracy over power, and avoiding forcing the shot. It notes room to work the ball, suggests a simple, full swing, and cautions against overthinking or overshooting the green.
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Ivy
Thor
Yeur
Cammit
Xenaig
Dhet Areon
Camel cigarettes rise to new standards of taste
An advertising pitch praises Camel cigarettes as meeting the era’s high standards. It claims modern smokers demand the utmost quality and that Camels, blended from Turkish and domestic tobaccos, deliver unmatched taste and aroma. Try Camels for light and flavor fulfillment.
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Victor Will
Atlantic City
Cliff Woodbury
Harry Hartz
Hartz
Dave Lewis
Melcher
Woodbury
Lewis
Indianapolis Track
Frank Lockhart
George Uhle
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White Sox
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Uhle
Indians
Bob Grove
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Ed Rommel
Sammy Gray
Jack Quinn
Rube Walberg
Bae Lee
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William F. Baker
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Grover Alexander
Barney Dreyfuss
Alex
Dreyfuss
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Syracuse
Ty Cobb
Hans Wagner
Augustus
Lefty” Jones
Fort Worth
Edgar Clough
Tris Speaker
Senators
Babe Ruth
Eddie Collins
Lates
Returns Speaker
Tris
Babe
Osmand
Wes Moriarty
Whiskeinesingoth Osmond
Osmond
Jock
Chinebilt Downs
Wai‘ren
United States
Histone Kentucky
Hornsby
Speaker
H. Pet
Cobb
Roth Hornsby
Peaker
Roy Grov
Grapger
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