Ring Championship Debates Highlight Boxing Reform
The article reviews historic disputes over claiming a world featherweight title and the imperfect system of determining champions. It notes Kid Kaplan emerging from a controversial tournament, earlier contenders like Danny Leonard and Johnny Dundee, and critiques of commissions, eliminations, and financial practicality in creating a universal champion. The piece reflects on era’s shifting power among promoters, fighters, and governing bodies.
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Tira Amene
New York Boxing Mission
Ion
Vedlet
Johnny Dundee
Ing
Comfon
Kid Kaplan
Dhe
Loarmn
Hampton
Kid Kamian
Dlupuia
Denny Leonard
P Gut
Hmmy Gondvich
Tulitzle
Stanisima Loayza
Chile
Jeren
Yvich
Ab “International O
Sammy Mandell
Sid ‘Terris
Fey
University of Wisnon selects five from class of 1326
A.W. Stubent from County 1 is honored as one of five chosen from the class of 1326 at the University of Wisconsin for the annual Junior Men’s Organization award. Steven II from Nashotah is among the selected leaders noted for scholarship and leadership. Captain Olakof leads the university football team.
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University of Wisnonsip
Ron Cross
Lanorary
Steven II
Po- YaRki
Nashotah
Scholarship
Teadership
Olagkf
University Waconsia
Results From UE Games Across Major Leagues Today
Results and standings from the National and American Leagues plus the Associated Association show Brooklyn and St Louis atop the NL while Chicago and Detroit lead the AL. Scores include Milwaukee 4-1 and Kansas City 6-5, with New York boxing notes on Mike Ballerino defending his junior lightweight title against Pepper Manin at Queenshots Stadium.
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Bn View Vale
Escreree
Pulshurst US
Ceinmat
Brooklyn
Rath
W. Ty. Pet
Chieige
Detroit
Jdnia
Clevelat
Bogton
Ar Rowtts
Fagpoadeyy
Gages
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Alyale
Aorta AR
Milwaukee
Minneanals
Columbus
Indianapolis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Louisville
Toledo
New York
Mike Ballerino
Vincent
Pepper
Babe Ruth Out For Rest Of Season
Babe Ruth is sidelined for the rest of the season with an ankle injury. He may return if x rays show no serious damage, but the injury shadows the Yankees and their hopes for records this year.
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Babe Ruth
Howe
Yantoo
Sulbury
Maes
New York
Ruth
Moston
Yankees
Bedler
St Paul Game Sparked By Bottle-Throwing Incident
In a chaotic doubleheader several players were injured and an umpire assaulted as bottle throwing disrupted St Paul game. Manager ATO and Cather Colle banned, Senators won 4 0, Midians equalized 4 4. Brewers snapped a nine game drought with a first win, Millers split the twin bill.
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Medas
Colwolls
Fem
Hens
Hills
Blues
Sanitas
Ato Ad Cather Colle
Murray
Senators
Palmer
Midians
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Brew
Millers
Local County Trap Shooting Champion Crowned in Milwaukee
Ming Ilvby Dreyfus, known as dangster of Max and Mrs. Pred Mreyfux, won the women’s trap shooting title at a Milwaukee event on Saturday, with a noted break of 3 of 100 targets. The report also notes various other sports results across baseball and golf, including McNeely, Carroll, and Pep Young’s performances, and mentions navy crew coaching news.
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Ming Ilvby Dreyfus
Dangster
Max
Pred Mreyfux
Munkego
Milwaukee
Dreyfus
New York
Wiliam MacFarlane
Exhib
Anatch Aineele
Worcester
Ile
Tomy Armour
Johnny Barrell
Lea Prexal
Oak Rilee
MacFarlane
Ouicago
Johnay Weissmuller
Budlong Woods
Sunjay- Jehsony
Baseball's livelier ball sparks protests from managers
New York reports that the lively ball stirs players and managers as Babe Ruth's long ball era prompts calls to standardize. John J. McGraw leads managers in demanding changes amid more injuries and record homers this season, with Detroit showing a standout eight-game win streak.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
Fuhu Sipjur
Somme
Babe Roth
Tte
John 4. McGraw
New York Giants
McGraw
Adalt
Pirates
Robina
Reds
Detroit Tigers
Wimbledon crowds snap up seats in chaotic tennis day
At Wimbledon England hundreds of enthusiasts waited in long lines for seats as the women's singles advanced to semifinals. Joan Fry, a 10 year old prodigy, faced Suzanne Lenglen amid tense center court action. Elizabeth Tyson and Lenglen teamed in women's doubles to meet English opponents. Madame Dibtoul of France reached the semifinals by defeating Mrs. McTingham 6-4 6-3.
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Wimbledon
England
Mlaznie Solishine
Maleh
Joan Fry
Suzanne Lenglen
Elizabeth Tyan
Call- Toralan
Wegener Receives Bas Relief Tablet in Freburg Opera House
Oconomowoc reports Professor Wil Wam Wegener received a bas relief bronze tablet with his likeness from Germany. The tablet, replica seen in Freburg opera house foyer, was presented to him by the Jewish Women of Freburg. It bears his portrait, autographic signature, and the date 1911. Wegener values the gift despite scarce details of occasions in Freburg.
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Oconomowoc
Wil- Wam Wegener
Germany
Freburg
Society of the Jewish Women of
Freiburg
Wegener
Liv
Freilag
Severs
Oconomowoc Girls Win Two Scholarships at Exercise
Miss Caroline Terkness valedictorian of the class of 1925 at Oconomowoc High School receives the $100 Scholarshielven from the Oconomowoc chapter of the American Association of University Women during commencement exercises. Afiss Berkneas also wins the $100 loan scholarship started by the class of 1928, presented by Superintendent Strong.
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Nconomowoc
Caroline Terkness
Oconomowoc High School
Oconomowoc
American Association of University Women
C. H
Strong
Eggs Dors Torn Trousers Mix Up in Sister City
In Darlington Mantel Cunningham chased and ripped clothing from a man who came to buy eggs at the Cunningham farm Sunday evening. The customer tried to compel payment for the torn trousers, but the sheriff’s department intervened.
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Sister City
Darlington
Mantel Cunningham
Gand
Cunninghm Farm
Canningham
Sheriff’s Department
Lively ball mystery tied to major league hitting power
The piece analyzes how the so called lively ball affects hitting in the majors. It notes manufacturers claim yarn uniformity allows tighter winding, raising hit frequency, with increased home runs offset by pitcher margins. A veteran pitcher complains four run margins no longer guarantee success as errors and shifts boost scoring.
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Mokera
Bath
Joe Bush
Courryn
Belle
Theo
Bathing suits strike on beaches with one piece gain
New York reports a surge of new bathing suits on beaches this month. Most popular are cotton dress type one piece suits, worn by women described as either fashionless or matrons, with bright color wraps and printed bordered fabrics.
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New York
Tadit Dinens
Eriate
Property owner not liable for damages after incident note
The report suggests Mr. Cunningden should not bear damages since the accident occurred on his own property and hints a cautionary display of a dog named Wars. The text is fragmented and lacks clear dates or organizational context.
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Cunningden
Nondays PVE Gest Act Features Broadcasts
Radio listings describe program segments from WEAF WO O and stations in Philadelphia Schenectady WAZ New York and Georgia Minstrels. KGO Oakland WIG Washington WIR New York and WDAP Kansas City air schedules with Navy hand and boat club references.
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Weaf and
WOO
Philadelphia
Galinga
WOY
Schenectady
WAZ
New York
Georgia Minstrels
KGO
Oakland
WIG
Washington
WIR
Navy Hand
Kansas City
Alee “Club
Frocks of silk and cretanne trend in season style
The article describes gowns using silk and cre tounge fabrics with the cretanne trend shown in knee length, fringed borders, and bright accessories. It notes beiges and henna shades, bold belts, and long canes, highlighting fashionable combinations and vivid colors at Long Reach.
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Imodel
Rulie Af Wack Cretorne
Long Reach
Sundays Home Run Hitters
A compact note lists players Lotterkey Taery Giants Blades Cardinale Young Giants Carey Pirates Hargrave Cardinals Browns as prominent home run hitters associated with teams Giants Pirates Cardinals and Browns.
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Lotterkey, Taery
Giants
Blades
Cardinale Young
Carey
Pirates
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