Miss Wills Dominates International Tennis Hopefuls
West Side Tennis Club scene as Helen Wills faces Helen Jacobs in a semifinal while Betty Nuthall and Charlotte Chapin contest the other semifinal. Wills has swept past rivals including Alvarez, McKane, Godfree, and Bouman, widening her lead over the field. Nuthall and Jacobs are viewed as future challengers though constraints exist in their serving and experience. The semi finals are set for 2 pm and 3 pm.
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Forest Hills
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Helen Jacobs
Betty Nuthall
Charlotte Hosmer Chapin
California
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Senorita Alvarez
Kitty McKane
Godfree
Ken Bouman
Miss Nuthall
Mrs. Chapin
Miss Jacobs
Ponca City Grooms Terrapins for 75-Foot Labor Day Dash
Ponca City Oklahoma hosts the fourth annual National Terrapin Derby September 5 at Miller Brothers 101 ranch arena. Ten prelims determine entrants with the fastest five advancing to the main 75 foot dash for the purse and national fame. Notables on the board include Pawnee Bill Gordon Lillie Col Zack Mulhall and Tom L Johnson with bankers and oil men among the crowd.
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Oklahoma
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Pawnee Bill
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Tom L. Johnson
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Major Dol. B. Carson
Federal Commissiner of Navigation
Harrison Nesbitt
Bank of Pittsburgh
Joseph Weaver
Eastland
Nation
TWO HELENS TO MEET IN SINGLES AT WNT CHAMPIONSHIP
Semi finals set in singles and doubles at West Side stadium Forest Hills weather permitting Betty Nuthall of England faces Mrs Charlotte Hosmer Chapin Jr of Springfield Massachusetts while Helen Wills meets Helen Jacobs in singles. Doubles contenders include Eileen Bennett and Helen Jacobs versus Eleanor Goss and Mrs Chapin with three other all English teams in the semis.
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United Press
Forest Hills
West Side Stadium
Betty Nuthall
England
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Springfield
Massachusetts
Helen Wills
Helens Jacobs
Eileen Bennett
Helen Jacobs
Eleanor Goss
New York
Illinois Club wins national AAU outdoor swimming title
The Illinois Athletic Club scored 26 points to win the National AAU outdoor swimming team championship in Honolulu. Outrigger Canoe Club finished second with 20, Roney Plaza Pool of Miami third with 15, Brooklyn Y M C A fourth with 10, and New York Boys’ Club fifth with 8. Johnny Weissmuller and diving champion Pete Desjardiens tied for individual honors with 16 points each.
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Vrooman Bill Bobs Up as Pinch Hitter for McNary Haugen
Washington August 29 The farm bloc eyes the Vrooman Bill as an alternative to McNary Haugen with talks of a compromise. The plan would pay export bounties on surplus crops when emergencies arise via treasury debentures and export certificates. A federal Farm board would oversee prices and provide loans while enforcing crop acreage controls to curb over expansion.
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Seventieth Congress
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Tilden Victor While Lacoste Watches Game
William Tilden defeated Manuel Alonso to win the singles at Newport Invitation finals 6-7 64 07 62 on a wet court. Rene Lacoste watched from the gallery as Tilden and Francis Hunter won the doubles 6-8 6-2 6-1 against George Lott and John Doog.
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United States
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George Lott
Chicago
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Santa Monica
California
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Broadmoor Invitational Opens With Notables In Attendance
Champions and former title holders from several states tee off in Broadmoor's seventh annual tournament. An 18 hole qualifying round is underway with flexible grouping, match play set to start midweek, and a senior championship for men over 50. Defending title holder Howard Creel of Pueblo returns, joined by Pat Campbell and Tub Morris among others from California Texas Illinois New Mexico Indiana and Colorado.
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Mach
Howard Creel
Pueblo
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N.C. Morris
Pat Campbell
Morris
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Texas
Ilinoia
New Mexico
Indiana
Colorado
Seven Jurors Chosen in Payne Trial
Seven jurors named in the trial of J. D. Payne accused of a statutory offense with a female complainant under fifteen. Payne is represented by Judge Culwell while District Attorney Flesher prosecutes. Several veniremen who failed to answer their names were fined and attachments issued by Judge Bishop.
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Shorty) Payne
Payne
Culwell
Flesher
Bishop
Gainesville Players Open Season With Sun Up
Gainesville Texas community theatre the Little Theater of Gainesville begins its 1927 28 season with Lulu Vollmers Sun Up under the direction of Miss Nette B Atterberry who has just returned from Los Angeles where she studied with Gilmour Brown.
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Gainesville
The
Little Theater of
Texas
Lulu Vollmer
Future Yankee prospect Dewey Byrd shines in Sally League
A one year old player named Dewey Byrd is described as a promising outfielder for the Miller Huggins club Hirdin in the Sally League. He has shown hitting power with a slugging mark well above 350 this year and is recommended as one of the best outfielders in the league.
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New York Yankee
Dewey Byrd
Miller Huggins
Hirdin
Tunney Reports Shoulder Injury Slows Training
Speculation in New York states Gene Tunney will be slow in training for the championship as he nurses a sore right shoulder. He has not trained since last Thursday, blaming weather and the injury, while praise for his vacation is disputed by observers.
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Gene Tunney
Tunney
St In
Chicago
Dempsey Camp Opens Training Ahead of Tunney Bout
Crete Th Aug 20 The Dempsey training camp opened with full access for fans to watch Jack Dempsey and his wife Expecting viewers to witness a double attraction as promoter and boxing show the public observed Dempsey and his wife Katelle Taylor in the camp The crowd of over 1 000 saw Dempsey spar seven rounds against various partners including Benny Krueger and Milne The performance followed Dempsey’s recent eye injury and blood spatter while sparring.
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Anyot
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Orland
Lincoln Fields
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Extelle
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Homewood
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Bul Marshall
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Dempsey
Jack McCann
St. Paul
Rich aluminum clay and iron deposits found in Ice land
Reports indicate rich deposits of aluminum clay and iron have been located in Ice land. Geological surveys trace the find to a broad mineral belt and suggest potential for mining development and regional impact on production. Local authorities have opened preliminary assessment.
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