Evans-Ouimet Jones Set Semi Final Showdown at Nations
Bobby Jones of Atlanta and Francis Ouimet of Boston reach the Nations amateur golf tournament semifinals at Minikahda. Chick Evans faces Roland Mackenzie with Evans favored to meet Jones in the 36 hole final after near flawless play.
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Evans
Jones
United Press
Minikahda Country Club
Minneapolis
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Francis Ouimet
Boston
Chick Evans
Roland Mackenzie
Washington
D. C
Ouimet
Fairway
Mackenzie
Bobby
Harrison
Jimmy” Johnston
Phillip Finley
Exeter Prep
Eddie Held
Texans Today Play Last of Semi finals
The Amarillo Texans split a doubleheader with the Wichita Larks, dipping to 500, losing 6 4 in the opener and winning 4 3 in the nightcap. They head to Oklahoma City to defend fifth place, then Tulsa before the 1927 finals. Fred Gunther hit a sac fly for Gonzales at third as Gallop’s defense fell short.
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Amarillo Texans
Wichita Larks
Texans
Oklahoma City
Indians
Kelly
Tulsa
Fred Gunther
Comorosky
Gonzales
Larks
Steuland
Montgomery
Wichita
Allington
Bliss
McNally
Hollohan
Haley
Harris
Stueland
Amarillo Abrhpore
Swansboro
Gunther
Davis
Connelly
Nufer
Storti
Price
Morgan
Lyons
Amarillo
Orifice
Gonzalea
Kolls and
Johnson
Giants Pay $25,009 for Cantwell Stirs Baseball Debate
The New York Giants bought pitcher Ben Cantwell from Jacksonville of the Southern league for 25,009. Scouts doubted Cantwell's major league potential while praising Wiley Moore of the Yankees as a standout in the South Atlantic League.
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Billy Evans
New York Giants
Ben Cantwell
Jacksonville
Fla
Giants
Wiley Moore
New York Yankees
Moore
Ed Barrows
Yankees
New York
Yankee
Sanford
Cantwell
Sam
Baldwin Locomotive Board Concludes With No New Directors
Philadelphia August 26 The Baldwin Locomotive works board ends its regular meeting with no new directors after earlier reports linked Fisher brothers of Detroit and the Cutsting group of Chicago to the board. Samuel M. Vauclain remains as a leading figure on the board.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Fisher Brothers of
Detroit
Cutsting Group
Chicago
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Samuel M. Vauclain
Baldwin President States Directors Unchanged
The Baldwin president said no changes had been made in the board of directors and none were contemplated.
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Baldwin
Amarillo Praised by Brick and Tile Company Official
R C Hutman industrial and traffic manager for a major brick and tile firm praised Amarillo as the loveliest city in the Southwest and noted strong industrial opportunities. He is surveying clay deposits for a potential auxiliary plant and will visit Albuquerque before returning next week. He plans to inspect Panhandle oil and gas fields during his trip.
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Amarilo
R. C. Hutman
United States
Texas
Hutman
Amarillo
Albuquerque
Panhandle
Denison Publisher L. Greer Visiting G. Lindsay in Amarillo
Lee Greer publisher of the Daily Herald Denison and organizer of the All Texas Good Will Special train to the North and East is visiting George Lindsay in Amarillo with his daughter Sarah Louise en route home from Vancouver and other Northwestern points.
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Lee Greer
Daily Herald
Denison
Amarillo
George Lindsay
Greer
Sarah Louise
Vancouver
Texas
Power River
Texas Daily Press League
Transportation Committee
Lindsay
Hack Wilson the Cubs Power Hitter Faces Giants Rivalry
Hack Wilson, the Cubs center fielder and home run leader, is noted for his speed and power but holds a vendetta against John McGraw’s New York Giants. The piece recalls their clashes since 1923, Wilson’s preferred hitting style, and his ambition to beat the Giants in a World Series, with praise for his fielding and base running.
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Chicago
Hack Wilson
Chicago Cubs
Hack
Cubs
New York Giants
McCarthy
John MecGraw
Wilson
Giants
McGraw
Toledo
Tierney
Fight Results Last Night Show Diverse Featherweight Draws
Frankie Garcia defeated Paul Steadman by ten round decision in Little Rock. Dwight Fryer and Tommy Fowlkes fought to an eight round draw in Arkansas. Canzoneri beat Rivers in Kansas City while Blas Rodriguez beat Denver Kid in the same city. Ruth defeated Lenard in Chicago while Risoko won a decision in Boston. Renault beat Deku in New York. Chief Metoquah lost on disqualification to Monty Munn in Nebraska.
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United Prensa
Litle Rock
Ark
Frankie Garcia
Pacific Coast
Paul Steadman
St. Louis
Dwight Fryer
Little Rock
Tommy Fowlkes
Memphis
Kansas City
Tony Canzoneri
Brooklyn
N. Y
Joe Rivers
Blas Rodriguez
New York
Denver Kid
Jack Renault
Hollywood
Arthur Deku
Metoquah
Monty Munn
Nebraska
Root Wins His Twenty Third Of The Season
Charlie Root pitched the Chicago Cubs to a 6 0 shutout over the Philadelphia Phillies securing his 23rd win and moving the Cubs three games ahead in the National League race. The Pirates split a doubleheader as Kent Greenfield and Ray Kremer allowed few hits. The Tigers lost to Brooklyn 2 1 as Dazzy Vance finally received run support. Lou Gehrig hit his 40th homer as the Yankees beat Detroit 8 2. MacFayden powered Boston to a 6 4 win over Chicago. Ty Cobb led Philadelphia to a 6 3 victory over St Louis.
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Chicago Cubs
Charlie Root
Phillies
St. Louis
Pittsburgh Pirates
Rowton
Kent Greenfield
Braves
Pirates
Ray Kremer
Hues
Bel
Waner Brothers
McManus
MacFayden
Boston Red Sox
Chicago
White Sox
Cleveland
Washington
Tom Zachary
Marberry
Burke
Hudlin
Buckeye
Ty Cobb
Philadelphia
St. Louis Browns
Mackmen
Ballou
Alan Vangilder
English Two Survive Forest Hills Tennis Day
Mary K. Browne reports from Forest Hills on August 26 as American players dominate the two-ring event. Betty Nuthall and Joan Fry highlight England’s struggles while Mrs. Mallory and Helen Wills advance, with spirited showings from Mina Harvey and others.
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Mary K. Browne
United Press
New York
United Pres
Forest Hills
England
Ken Bouman
Hetty Nuthall
Fry-Chapin
Miss Sterry
Miss Fry
Eleanor Goss
America
Mira Harvey
Mrs. Hill
Helen Wills
Helen
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Clark B. Kelsey
Storm
Dacia
Seaveire
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Newton
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Willy Moore
INORY
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Baltimore
Monument City
Gerald Preston
Baldwin Locomotive
Brick and Tile Company
Geo. Lindsay
Cub
George A. Strickler
International News Service
Babe Ruth
Babe
Babe” Ruth
Louisville
Henry Lenard
Johnny Risoko
Jack Gagnon
New Bedford
Root
Brad Cubs
Kea
Betty Ini
Berkshire
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Meera Chor
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