Dempsey Potential Title Bout Talks Spark Boxing Plans
New York May 1 Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion may sign for a title bout as promoter Tex Rickard seeks an opponent. Rickard may arrange Willard or Wills match, aiming for July 4 or Labor Day, possibly in Jersey City or near Montreal. Rickard also notes interest in a summer bout post Carpentier and nearly abandons Leonard Tendler plan due to pay scales.
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New York
Jack
Dempsey
Europe
Wim Ogt
Thame
Mont
Montreal
Canada
Willard
Jersey City
Jersey
Richard
Benny Leonard
Lew Tendler
Leonard
Tendler
Rickard
Ring
Carypentier
Recruit Twirler Defeats Tribemen in Open Game
In Cleveland, a recruit twirler led a victory over the Tribemen with a strong early inning showing. Pipp, Murray, and Sewell produced runs while Ward and Scott contributed in the field. Scoring included two-base hits by Sewell and Murray with Imsi Myrna supplying a home run. Pitching saw Keefe and another hurler combined for the win over New York.
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Ae Ian
Cleveland
Beart
Nuneviaker Thie
Baker
Scot
Anrrayewell
Sewell
Threebage
Murnty
Imsi-Myrra
Bite Siler
Scott
Ward
Yorks
Murray
Uhie
Keefe
Rain helps Griffs out of last place
Rain changes the baseball game dynamics as the Griffins edge toward safety. Pitcher Ehmke stars for the Tigers while blue and Campo battle in a damp crowd. Injuries and weather delay play, with Heilmann and Haney among key batters in a tense, rain-soaked matchup.
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Aungalears
Heilmann
Lright
Haney
Bush
Francs
Rigney
Pacific Coast “Star
Tigers
Cobb
Bhmke
Detroit
Tanager
Milan
George Mogridie
Walter, Johnson
Chis
Sanctioned as legal for tourney play
The executive committee of the Western Golrassaw sanctions steel shafted golf clubs after tests showing they may offer a mechanical advantage. The ruling applies only to the shaft and overall method, not grooves or markings, and allows use if in completed form. Field tests indicated steel shafts could yield longer distances, with mixed results among players.
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Nicazo
United States
Vnva
Charles Q. Pha
Edward S. Rogers
W. Harless
Bob MccDonald
Allan Golove
Chick “Tivans
Gow
McDonald
Evans
Wade
Eastern High Beats Mount St. Mary’s Preps in Five Inning Win
Eastern High defeated Mount St. Mary’s Preps of Haltmore 4 to 3 in five innings yesterday afternoon. The winners’ bats carried the game with Roudabush delivering a standout performance as a hot hitter and strikeout leader.
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MT. ST. Mary’s
Barron Firm on Thompson’s New Marks at State College
State College May 17 Harold Barron of Penn State faces competition in track and field as two athletes race for top marks. Officials note strong performance at recent meets including a strong showing at the Olympic Games venue.
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Barron
Thompson
Marks State College
Caryen “Ore
Harold Barron
Penn State
Ata
Mous
FIM
Ynat
Secaulas
Churchill Downs
Mthe. Palace
Yeaterday
Eve
ANZAC Netmen May Play Here This Summer
New York reports a strong tennis season ahead with Bilk Johnston returning to form boosting hopes. Australian stars Gerald Patterson J C Anderson and Pat Wood O'Hara may join the Davis Cup lineup in America, as Australians sail to England and seek semi final action here if they advance. Davis Cup officials plan to hold final and challenger rounds in this country if the Australians reach them.
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New York
Bellards
Bilk Johnston
Pacific
Gerald Patterson
J.C. Anderson
Pat Wood
O'Hara
High Seas
England
Hawaiian A A U Branch Stands By Kahanamoku
Honolulu May 17 Associated Press The Hawaiian A A U branch defies the national body over Duke Kahanamoku varnish endorsement. It refuses to ban him as a professional swimmer citing his private endorsement as outside AAU control. Johnny Weissmuller arrived to compete and will race Kahanamoku in tank or open water if needed. Influenza illness reduced Kahanamoku’s weight but officials hope he competes in June.
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Honolulu
Associated Press
A. Alu
Duke Kahanamoku
Johnny Weissmuller
Mavis Athletic Club
Bagh
Raghi
Weissmuller
Kahanamoku
Weissmullen
Warren Kedlona
Hawaii
Maryland Woman Golf Champion Eliminated
Baltimore May 17 Tomelirn Mary land woman golf champion Elgren er of Baltimore Country Club holder of the State championship was eliminated from the annual women's Maryland golf championship tournament on the Suburban club course today Yoning to Mas WFI Perdesen of the Roland Park organization 6 and 4 finish
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Maryland
Baltimore
Tomelirn
el” Grennér
Yoning
Mas
Wfi Perdesén
Thie Roland Park
Fergane
Mrs Gavin Eliminated In Open Ladies Tennis Match
In the Metropolitan Nemark event, Mrs Gavin was eliminated from the open ladies draw after losses to Miss Janet Jackson and others. Miss Line de ented faced Miss Scroggie for four, Bond defeated, and Miss Chytiey won two sets to play.
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Nemark
Tal Titto
Janet, Jackson
Oy Winky
Xaund
Johnston
Line
Scroggie
Bond
Miss Anpion
Chytiey
Walkers Homer Wins for Macks in Ninth Inning
Philadelphia May 17 Tillie Walner hit a home run driving in Johnston to break the tie in the thirteenth inning as the Athletics beat Chicago 3 to 1 for Philadelphia’s fourth straight victory. Pitcher Helmach fanned thirteen for the Moliné club. The White Sox were held to eight scattered hits by Faber.
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Phyddelphia
Tillie Walner
Johnston
Faber
Rave
Philadelphiate
Helmach
Recruit
Moliné
White Sox
Fabir
Athleti Chicako
Palle
Sha
McCien
Chicago
Philadelphia
Meatil
Walker
Galla
Sheely
Mead
Baupes
Schetk
Helan
Collins
Philadely
Bally
Reimee
Raber
Strick
Faabér
Stee
Red Sox Triumph Over Cardinals Behind Error Free Rally
Boston defeats St Louis 4 to 3 as Red Sox capitalize on opponent miscues and timely hitting. Vangilder allows four runs and earns the win in a tense ninth inning finish with Seibold Pratt and Stith contributing on offense.
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Altoid
Burns
Boston
St. Louis
Vangilder
Fen
Seibold
Pratt
Stith
Strack
Anal
Rarngell
Pangatin
Piedmont and College Results Across The Atlantic League
A fragmented clipping lists numerous colleges and cities with scores and placements. Notable entries include Catholic University 4 over unknown, Cornell 0, Pennsylvania 20, La Salle 32, Holy Cross 1, Tufts 4, Swarthmore 133, and Framingham/Massarland results. The page sketches regional college athletics results with scattered team names.
Local Sandlot Action Features Knickerbocker Juniors Game
The Knickerbocker Juniors face the Big Knicks this afternoon at George Town Hollow with a large crowd expected. Doc Know and Boore O Reill handle receiving for Commerce team, as Peerless Athletic eyes Sunday play and other open dates on its schedule. Manager Impson at 1137 Fifth Street and Lincoln 887 are coordinating details.
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Knickerbocker
Knicks
Georetown
Asters
Eli
Iamond
Peerless
Impson
Fifth Street
Nationals Edge Hilltop Midgets In Tight Contest
The Nationals defeated the Hilltop Midgets in a closely contested game by a narrow margin. Dowling pitched well for the win with strong support from teammates averaging between 26 and 14 years. Call Manager Bradshaw at North 7753 for arrangements. Knickerbock era ends as Georgetown opponent Sunday afternoon in a Dominican showcase.
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Sherwood
Dowling
Ners
Gedgedge
Ave Bradshaw
Washington U and New York May 17 Freshman Y contentae
The Tiger Juniors will play the Bethesda Juniors Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The university calendar lists freshman activities and upcoming matches, with details to be announced.
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New -York
The
the University
Wash
Bethese
Tiger Juniors
Bethesda Juniors
Local Tennis Event Opens May 30
The Wakdmian Park host outlines a May 30 start for a district tennis tournament with invited teams and following days of play. Officials invite prominent local clubs to participate as matches run through the event period.
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Wakdmian ‘Park
Histel N'T
Major League Statistics National League Summary
Fragmented report lists teams and matchups with scattered standings. Mentions Pittsburgh New York rain games at Chicago Brooklyn at St Louis New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Cincinnati and notes partial team scores and records with unreadable OCR.
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Fittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Bt. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Gincinnati
L. Pot
Louis
Cobb
Detroit
Witt
Milter
O'Neil
St. Lous
Trooklyn
Bighes
Pittabi
AL Munroahs
Cubs S Defeat Chicago Tie Ups Bases Loaded
Chicago bats struggle as Chicago reaches base via walks and errors while Southworth and Grimes anchor a double play chain. Jones and Holke contribute for Chicago. McQuillan and Lansing work on the mound in a pitching duel. Bases left loaded and errors limit scoring in a low tally game.
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Chicago
Southworth
Helle
Jones
Holke
Wineberg
Boeckel
Dowdy
Terry
McQuillan
Lansing
Zip
Donohue Helps Reds Trim Phillies In Baseball Highlight
A fragmented box score notes Donohue driving a Reds win over the Phillies with strong pitching and clutch hits. The garbled text lists players such as Duncan, Henline, Miletcher, Beck, and Winters, plus mentions of Smith and other teammates in a tense game effort.
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Daubert
Ol Duncan
Gral
Fletcher
Leslie
Henlineg
C. Duncan
Miletcher
Hetline
Beck
Philadelphia
Cine Telanati
Donohue
Winters
Smith
Purchase details of new fork and bids from Indianapolis report
Fragmentary sports and transaction notes mention a Ryan purchase and a high bid around $13 000 tied to Payne. Names such as Chris Aunelise Mor and Claude Tonnard appear in torn text. Location references include Indianapolis Louisville and New York Giants.
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Max Vi
Payne
Aunelise
Indianapolis
Ind
Claude~ Tonnard
Pesdstation
New- York
Nide Report Ito
Louisville
Evans’s Bee Team Beats Armour and Hoylake Rival
A fragmented report notes Evans from the Bee team defeating Armour of the French champion and Harold from Hoylake in a United training camp match. The article hints at preliminary rounds to decide a challenger with near-term training and event timing.
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United
eChick
Evans
Unite: Bee
T. Armour
Harold
British Hoylake
England
Gaut Upset Ends Gauts Run In Southern Golf
Mrs Gaut the 1921 champion from Memphis was decisively beaten by Mrs Henry Gel of Birmingham 5 and 4 in the eleventh annual Southern championship for women at the Birmingham Country Club. A steady downpour all morning made play difficult as Gel outplayed Gaut on the rain soaked layout.
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Birmingham
Atay
Beitz’ Sfaed
Birmingham, Country Club
Dave Gaut
Memphis
Henry
Gélsmet
Gaut
Lrather
Gel
New York May Forfeits Kilbane World Title
New York May 17 New York State boxing commission adopted a resolution declaring Johnny Kilbane relinquished the featherweight title as far as New York is concerned. The panel ignored Johnny Dundee's February forfeit challenge and cited New York law on defending a title in bona fide bouts. Matches off as of May 17 with Navy scheduled for tomorrow.
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New York
Johnny Kilbane
Johnny
Dundee
Kilbane
New - York
Vante
Regatta crews line up for Yale Harvard and Yale varsity clash
Crews line up for a triangular regatta with Yale facing Harvard in a 150 pound race and the Cornell Princeton Yale freshman crews. The junior varsity and the triangular varsity events follow on a 2 mile course, with Cornell Princeton Yale sharing the six prior meetings and the main event promising a close finish.
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re‘Gatta
Yale
Iver
Harvard
Reratta
Cornell
Princeton
Fale
Harry Greb in Madison Square Garden Bout Lifts Title Hopes
Metropolitan pugilistic circles focus on a Greb versus Tunney showdown at Madison Square Garden next Tuesday. The winner may face Georges Carpentier for the world title this summer, with Tex Rickard defending the title in the United States. Greb, American light heavyweight champion after his victory over Levy over five months ago, is favored to win.
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Harry Greb
Tony Fiasco
Shuby
Fistie
Ine
Georges ‘Carpentier
al Georges
Sto
Tex Rickard
Purtney
Battling -Lévinsky
Mare den
Greb
Tunney
Charlie Weinert
Tom Gibbons
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Hempset
Georges Carpentier
Chamb
Twirler
John A Toura
Griff
Ehmke
Cutshaw
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Ruth
Meusel
Peay
Bet
St. Lo Dudge “Tidadis
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Wire
Ichange
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Isoup
Pitchera
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Phillips
Gledgon
Erickson
Griffith
MecHenry
OrLe
Sherdel
Ith
Grimes
Sderelater
Henney
Hornsby
Price Moti
Gordin
ANZAC
Wobile
Mobile
Ainacker
Mobile Southern Association
Roy Elam
Atlanta
Mrs. Gavin
Amely
Stein-Bloch Clothes
Stein-Bloch
Sidney West
Homer
Macks
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Reading
Iittin
Hock
Ortenos
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Chateauooga
Jato
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Teneuy
Charleston
T. Columbia
Greenville
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Augusta
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Piedmont League
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Antonie
Dallas
Galveston
Boore Ir O'Reill
Httle
Niger
Linworth
Stréeta
Sykes
Ayen
Joseph Necarthy
Lincoln
George Ollow
Smandgers
Juni
Francia
Ianagrer
Am ‘Harri
Army
Lemotts
Pisinich
Gamics
Seckiepaugh
Capita’ Ingharyfrost
Brookland
Darene” Meeger
Ege
T.C. McCann
Rhode “Island Avenue
Northeas
Wwe Brower
Grotts
Sunnday
Diamond
Joe Lever- Winnton
Johnson
Glesson
Harris
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PHILS
Ryan
Mrs. Gaut
San Francisco
Cal
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