Bobby Jones poised to defend Walker Cup title
The Walker Cup eve finds Bobby Jones leading the American amateurs under captaincy as Cay Vin Terddell of Britain challenges them. Jones aims for a fourth championship in five years, having shown superb form in recent events and a 67 in the Warren Wood Memorial.
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Chicago Golf Club
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Atlanta
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Minneapolis
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Hennessey and Lottin Semis of Net Tourney
George Lower of Chicago and John Hennessey of Indianapolis reach the semifinals of the National doubles championship at Longwood. Other matches include Norris-Williams against Cochet-Brugnon and Van Ryn-Almooia versus Cummings-Moon. Patterson-Hawkes and Helen Wille paired with Hawkes in mixed doubles.
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United Press
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George Lower
Chicago
John Hennessey
Indianapolis
Harry Hopman
Jack Crawford
Australia
Longwood
Polo Horses of Argentine Team Stricken by Sickness
The Argentine polo team faces potential setbacks as several horses fall ill with coughing and fever ahead of matches with the United States for the Americas championship. Senthana officials report preventive measures but acknowledge illness affecting mounts.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Roberti and Grogan Top Ring Prospects in New York Circles
New arrivals Roberto Roberti and Tommy Grogan excite New York boxing fans. Roberti defeated Johnny Risko by foul showing strong promise toward championship class, while Grogan impressed by stopping Fernando Fiorello early and earlier knocking out Billy Petrolle. Promoters hope for a clash with Jimmy McLarnin, as managers trade offers and plan future bouts.
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Spuds Still Way Ahead Of Rest Of Pack
The Spuds led the Texas league as Wichita Falls kept the pressure in the Big Bush race. Shreveport committed four errors behind pitcher Brown, Fort Worth beat Dallas 5 to 2, Beaumont defeated San Antonio 4 to 1, and Beaumont benefited from Bagwell’s bat and strong defense. Houston and Waco stayed idle as weather delayed play.
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Bo the Spuds
Shreveport
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Dallis
Fort Worth
New York club plans gradual exposure for young boxing prospects
The article notes a strategy to avoid pairing novices with seasoned veterans. It suggests matching Roberts with George Godfrey and Grogan with Ray Miller as a careful build up. The fall and winter program promises a lucrative indoor season benefiting the newcomers.
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Roberts
George Godfrey
Grogan
Ray Miller
Chicago
Bobby Jones Continues Fire For Parless Rounds In Chicago
In Chicago Bobby Jones shot 37 39 87 at Floosmoor to set a course record and post a nine hole 67 within his 10th straight sub 70 round. The Walker Cup hopeful led a Wood Memorial field in a foursome with Perkins Tweddell and Evans, as Jones dominates practice for the upcoming matches.
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Chick Evans
Fights Result From Last Night Across Cities
In Boston Dick Finnegan defeated Bruce Flowers. Benny Carter stopped Frankie Garcia in Panama. Pat Silver outpointed Jack Britton in New York. Harry Ebbets knocked out Harry Dudley in Newark. Tony Canzoneri stopped Bobby Garcia in Newark. Vincent Forgione beat Tim Charles in Wilmington. Al Rowe defeated Tony Bopiucci. Hoe Smellwood knocked out Freddy Washington.
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Honeyboy
New York
Pat Silver
Jack Britton
Harry Ebbets
Freeport
N. Y
Harry Dudley
Los Angeles
Newark
N. J
Tony Canzoneri
Bobby Garcia
Baltimore
Wilmington
del Vincent Forgione
Philadelphia
Tim Charles
Louisville
al Rowe
Tony Bopiucci
Hoe Smellwood
Washington
D. C
Freddy Washington
Britton's Comeback Halted by Silvers in 16 Round Decision
New York Aug 20 Pat Silvers Brooklyn welterweight defeated former welterweight champion Jack Britton by 16 round decision at the Queensboro stadium ending Britton's comeback bid.
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New York
Jack Britton
Queensboro Stadium
Pat Silvers
Brooklyn
Ritchie King Knocks Out Foe in Portland Bout
Ritchie King former navy light weight champion stopped Kewpie Riley of Vancouver in the fourth round of a scheduled ten round bout in Portland. United Press reports.
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Vancouver
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