Wills Seeks National Title On Forest Hills Courts
New York Aug 22 Helen Wills a leading American ambassador to Europe begins defense of the national tennis title at Forest Hills. The field also includes Mrs Mol Is Mallory and challengers from Britain and the Netherlands with form affected by recent weather. Wills, after Wimbledon, is favored to regain the crown as Mallory’s recent form falters and international contenders face rough pressure on domestic courts.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
Helen Wills
Europe
Forest Hills
Bobby Jones
United States
Europa
Susanne Lengten
Bhat Mile Lengten
Anvasteur
Mary K. Browne
Miss Bouman
Mrs. Godfree
Betty Nuthall
Wimbledon
Gwendolyn Sterry
Heavy card planned for mat fans here
Elmer Guthrie organizes a double-header of top wrestlers for next Friday night. Coach Thom to meet Yaki Joe and Joe Kopecky. Bobby Chick to tangle in final matches. Guthrie believes the card offers the best for squeeze fans. Yaki Joe known for speed, chosen to face Cal Farley in an exhibition. Bobby Chick and Joe Kopecky expected to use rough-house tactics. Tickets on sale at City Drug store.
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Elmer Guthrie
Thom
Yaki Joe
Joe Kopecky
Bobby Chick
Guthrie
Cal Farley
City Drug Store
Dempsey Delays Heavy Training Ahead of Tunney Bout
Chicago August 22 United Press reports Jack Dempsey will delay his heavy training for the Tunney fight. He visited Lincoln fields training camp but remains with his wife Estelle Taylor who is reportedly ill. Some say his California workouts keep him in shape and avoid early fatigue.
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United Press
Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Lincoln Fields
Dempsey
Estelle Taylor
Jack
California
Censorship Rules for Films in Hungary
Hungary's national censorship board now reviews all motion pictures for public exhibition. Films rated unfit for children must display a warning above the entrance and theatres must disclose the film's characters. Children under five are barred unless accompanied by adults.
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Young
Hungary
National Censorship Board
Western All Star Teams Selection Draws Western League Honor
The Western league announces its all star selections with Amarillo omitted from the first team but placing three players on the second team and two on the honor roll. Two managers abstained from voting though their names are not listed. Selections follow.
Cubs Get Clown for Field Captain Pennant Hope
Charley Grimm named Cubs field captain, seen as a strategic choice by Joe McCarthy. Grimm, known as Lefty, brings leadership amid his notorious habit of clowning, which some view as a disruptive trait yet potentially rallying for a pennant run. The piece notes his antics on the Chicago North Side and their impact on team dynamics.
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Joe McCarthy
Charley Grimm
Cubs
Grimm
Charles John
Pete Alexander
Tony Kaufmann
Charley
McCarthy
Earl Sheely
White Sox
Pittsburgh
Rabbit Maranville
Wilbur Cooper
Pairings Set For Nunn Cup Golf At Amarillo Club
The Amarillo Country Club hosts the Nunn Electric Cup with match play format this week. Walter Sikes and Eddie Johnson top qualifying, others paired include Dwight Newby with Don Harrington and Sam Vaughn with Earl Fuqua. Four players missed qualifying as matches run through next Thursday.
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Amarillo Country Club
Nunn Electric Company
Cal Says This One Should Hold Let George Do It
A brief note quotes Cal suggesting that the task can be left to George for the time being. The remark implies delegation or shifting responsibility to George in the near term.
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George
Big 5 Stars Put On Hitting Show In Pro Game
Yesterday's Big 5 report from United Press notes Hornsby with his twenty second homer and five singles in nine at bats Ty Cobb three singles in five at bats Speaker a double and a single in five plate appearances Gehrig two singles in four at bats Ruth single in his sole appearance before leaving injured Ruths batting line shows 359 average and 146 hits Hornsby leads with a .440 average and 22 homers Cobb bats .376 with 129 runs BAB 6.
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United Press
Hornsby
Ty Cobb
Speaker
Gehrig
Ruth
Cobb
Texans Divide Spirited THLTS With Crew
The Tulsa Oilers and Amarillo Texans split a double header in two spirited games. The series stands two to one in favor of the Oilers. The final game is at 4 o'clock as Wichita looms on the schedule after this series. The Texans won the opener 7 to 6 in eleven innings and lost the second 7 to 5 in a high effort battle.
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Purdy Sold to Reds for Cash and Player
Seattle outfielder Pid Purdy is sold to the Cincinnati Reds for an undisclosed cash sum and one player. He must report to the Reds before August 31, joining a roster shakeup in the national pastime.
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United Press
Seattle
Wash
Everett
Pid” Purdy
Cincinnati Reds
Two Highlights Of Square Ring On Wednesday
Two leading lightweights Sid Terris of New York and Phil McGrew of Detroit clash in a ten round bout at Ebbets Field Wednesday night as they chase a shot at Sammy Mandell. Renault faces de Kuh in the Garden heavyweight bout as top week action. A packed card and early results from other circuits are noted.
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Sammy Mandell
Sid Terris
Phil McGrew
Detroit
Mandell
McGraw
Terris
Jack Renault
Arthur de Kuh
the Garden
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