Sharkey Knocks Delaney in One Minute Thirteen Seconds
Tex Rickard promotes Sharkey Delaney bout as Heeney Tunney July match looms. Sharkey bursts from bell to finish with three knockdowns in 1:13, leaving Delaney dismissed on a straight knockout as fans erupt. Sharkey’s win shifts boxing chatter toward Heeney and Tunney slated for July 26 at Yankee Stadium. California crew names honorary captains Alvin Rydlander and Carroll Dressler after a tight vote.
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Switch
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Yankee Stadium
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Ring Mounted Bank
California
Berkeley
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Alvin Rydlander
Kallspel
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Carroll Dressler
Oakland
Rydlander
Dressler
Pirate Limericks and a Polar Bear Duel on the Northern Sea
A rowdy sea tale from a rough old pirate ship ends with the polar bear proving the boss in a tipping fight. The lively verse recalls Waterloo streets and a quizzical aside about Solomon and a wise guy. A local note mentions Tripoli high school baseball losing 10 to 0 to Sumner, with Paul Wilharm refereeing.
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Ladie Seagrave
Tripoli High School
Sumner High School
Paul Wilharm
Standings and results from major leagues and minor leagues
Baseball standings for the American League National League and American Association with team records and win loss percentages. Yesterday's results include Cleveland over Chicago 2 10 and New York over Washington. other scores feature Brooklyn over Chicago and Boston defeating Philadelphia. Includes Western League and other minor league results with team tallies and standings.
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William Baston
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Pirates rally past Cubs as Curler fails to save
At Forbes Field on May 1 Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 7 to 3. Dr Curler’s late effort sparked a rally, but Weinert’s left-handed slants fooled no one and Chicago’s offense managed 13 hits in six innings. Grimes pitched well for Pittsburgh, while Malone took the loss. Umpires Wilson, Reardon, and Moran presided. Time 1:15.
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Jane Robertson
Philadelphia
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Thompson
William
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Yi Wilson
Wrightston Whubbrey
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Moore
Brown
Kelley Tumeruns
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Burras
Farrell Taylor
Stalen
Bell Robertson
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Basingston
Robertson
Quigley Petman
Stark
Golf as Champions Play It
George Kerrigan, former Florida and Massachusetts Open champion, weighs whether beginners should use floater balls for regular play. He notes the floater is larger than the standard ball, easier to hit, and offers similar distance. he advises beginners to master form before focusing on distance, and suggests the flexter suits women players.
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George Kerrigan
Seem
Sharkey Seeks Dempsey Rematch After Delaney KO
New York on May 11 Jack Sharkey issued a challenge to Jack Dempsey for a return bout. He mocked the Tunney Heeney title match as an exhibition between two second raters after his one minute 13 second knockout of Jack Delaney, emboldening his bid for the heavyweight crown.
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Jack Delaney
Jack Sharkey
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Tom Heeney
Yesterday's Homers Lead National Leaders
The report lists top homer totals with players Bissonette Prise Wile san Webb Hendrick Grantham O'Maul Amelia Ruth Mauner and others. The text quality is poor with misreads but indicates a national leaderboard for home runs and league totals.
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Hendrick
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O'Maul
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Andy Gray Fires 452 Yard Par 5 Drive At Pinehurst
In the North and South Open at Pinehurst, Andy Gray blasted a 452 yard par 5 with a wind aided drive and a putt for eagle. The 6 foot 4 inch North Carolina standout, coached by his father Charlie Gray, finished tenth, earning prize money on the No. 23 course.
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Andy Gray
Pinehurst
Andy
Charlie Gray
Carnoustie
Scotland
Steward Maiden
Alex Smith
Willie Ogg
New Sedgefield Club
Greensboro
Upper Iowa Nine Plays Central College Today
The Upper Town baseball squad of 13 men led by Captain Dooley and Manager Grays rests in Courier Springs on the way to Pella for their first season game against Central College. Cayou and Simek are expected to be the battery for the contest.
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Payette
Upper Town
Ceach Dorman
Ronald Grays
Pella
Central College
Peacocks
Dooley
Cayou
Simek
Harvey
Crandall
Kiple
Herring
Jetlings
Hemphill
Gutches
Polk
Johnson
Welson Wiseman win in Fort Dodge boats
Johnny Fulton of Cedar Rapids and Bathing Nelson of Waterloo battled to an eight round draw in the main bout. Hymie Wiseman of Des Moines edged Dutch Kimball of Des Moines by a narrow margin in another eight round boxing match in Fort Dodge.
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Johnny Fulton
Cedar Rapids
Bathing Nelson
Waterloo
Hymie Wiseman
Des Moines
Dutch Kimball
Seven Races Open Aurora Racing Program Today
The Tl linus racing season opens with seven races on the card led by a one mile inaugural handicap. The track will operate today under the Lager law permitting parimutuel and certificate betting.
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Aurora
U.P
Four Iowa spring teams plot Western conference clashes
Sourherperial Servier Iowa City May 1 All four of the University of Iowa spring squads schedule Western conference action Friday and Saturday with tennis and golf opening the slate Indiana winner of three of four conference games opposes the baseball team on Iowa diamond The Hoosiers visit Saturday afternoon The track and field team meets Wisconsin and Minnesota Friday in Minneapolis The golf squad led by captain Fairburn Kurtz will host Northwestern on Finkbine field The 1927 meet saw Iowa win 16 to 6 Net play features Captain Netolicky and Richard Boyles as Iowa faces Minnesota Saturday on the Hawkeye courts Rain washed out the 1927 tennis meet with the Gophers.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Minneapolis
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Gophers
Fairburn Kurtz
Des Moines
Northwestern
Finkbine
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Cedar Rapids
Richard Boyles
Hawkeye
Netolicky
Boyles
Helen Wills Stricken with Bronchitis in Europe
Paris reports Helen Wills contracted a cold on her voyage to Europe that developed into bronchitis. She is ordered to rest for several days and canceled Berlin matches. The California star has no fever and slept well, but her doctor warns of climate sensitivity. She aims to resume engagements in Amsterdam on May 1, 1912.
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Helen Wills
Europe
Berlin
California
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