Bobby Jones Opens with 76 in British Open at St Andrews
Bobby Jones carded 76 on the old course in round one of the British open at St Andrews. Wild Bill Melhorn led early with 73 while E. R. Whitcombe and Cyril Tolley followed with 72 and 73 respectively. Others included Joe Kirkwood 75 and John G. Anderson 76 as Tommy Armour abstained.
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New York
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E. R. Whitcombe
Cyril Tolley
Mehlhorn
Herring Again Ties Johnson In Golf Match
In the Panhandle championship at Hillcrest, Doug Herring and Eddie Johnson tied again after a dramatic finish. Both shot 75, with a disastrous 18th hole wrecking Herring's bid as Johnson parred out to force another playoff next Sunday.
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Greke
American Winners By Feg Murray at the British Open
The British Open opens at St Andrews as American players such as Hagen and Jones seek to defend the title. The piece notes home breds Hagen and Jones have recent wins, with Jock Hutchison and Jim Barnes as earlier adopters of U S nationality. Bobby Jones aims to add another mark after last year’s two 66 and 68 rounds.
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Walter Hagen
Jock Hutchison
Jim Barnes
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St. Andrews
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Cornwall
Britain
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Yankees Pitcher Wiley Moore Yet To Hit in Majors
Wiley Moore, a pitcher with over 20 major league appearances for the New York Yankees, has not recorded a base hit in his major league career. The right hander has shown quality pitching but remains hitless in the box score.
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New York Yankees
Dempsey Eases Training Ahead of Sharkey Bout
Former champion Jack Dempsey shows improved condition and plans lighter workouts for several days before the July 21 title bid against Jack Sharkey. Trainer and manager note minimal danger from overtraining as Dempsey rests and plays golf. Sharkey, at Madison Square Garden, also trains hard ten days before the fight with crowds and sparring partners.
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Dan Carroll
Jim Maloney
Sharkey
Gene Tunney
United Press
New York
Jack Dempsey
Madison Square Garden Gymnasium
Paul Cavalier
Johnny Urban
Leo Gates
Marco Polo
Rocky Stone
Jimmy King
Grabowski Shines for Yankees Behind Plate
Catcher John Grabowski earns praise as a tower of strength for the New York Yankees. The ex White Sox backstop has a strong throwing arm and solid receiving skills while his hitting hovers near the .280 mark.
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John Grabowski
New York Yankees
Grabowski
White Sox
George Lott Wins Western Singles Tennis Title
George Lott of Chicago defeated John Hennessey of Indianapolis in a five set final to claim the Western singles championship. The match featured alternating advantages before Lott seized the fifth set 6-4, finishing 6-8 2-6 6-2 4-6 6-4.
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Chicago
John Hennessey
Indianapolis
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Johnny Mostil Expected Back In Game Soon
Chicago White Sox outfielder Johnny Mostil is expected to return to play in about two weeks after nearly dying from wounds sustained in the spring. The recovery is described as almost complete and the star is nearing game action again.
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United Prose
Chicago
White Sox
Oklahoma Teams Vie For Fifth Place In Standings
Oklahoma City Indians travel to face Amarillo Texans in a decisive 4 PM game to determine who sits fifth. Tulsa’s Blaeholder blanked Amarillo in a 6 4 loss, while Texas hopes to climb with a win as box scores show Grimes Sturdy and Munson among top hitters.
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Oven
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Munson
PD Brannon
Porter
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Swansboro
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Guother
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Wella
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Morgan
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Johnny Mack Brown Heads to New Film Set in New York
Former Alabama football star Johnny Mack Brown is in New York working on a movie titled The Cofed. He is slated for a starring role and to film scenes this week in the city.
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Johnny Mack Brown
Alabama
New York
Jack Sharkey Extends Unbeaten Run in Pro Debuts
The boxer nicknamed bray wart asserts confidence and has won every fight he promised to win, continuing his unbeaten streak.
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Jack Sharkey
Big Five batting leaders quiet on Sunday showdowns
Ty Cobb doubled and singled three times in six at bats while Babe Ruth went hitless in five. Gehrig earned the only hit for four at bats, Lunds? Hornsby failed to reach safely in six tries, Speaker added two singles in five. Pet. HR Gehrig .918 124 3a6 2s Rath crac 276 101 3660 BY Cobb .5. 2438 84 68 2 Hornsby . 297 103 a7 ih Speaker . 288 ov 48 0
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Gehrig
Hornsby
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Cobb
Tennis tournament planned for city playgrounds Saturday
Boys fifteen and over will compete in a playgrounds tournament next Saturday to determine the champion. Hugh Butler, supervisor, says the event is sponsored by the Board of City Development. A seftball league is under way and another is being organized. Baseball schedules for tomorrow list several matchups among local firms and teams.
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Mignolia Petroleum Va
Clowe and Cowan
Santa Vera Southwestern Public Sereice Company
Russell and Cockrell Ve Hughes Printing Company
Mistletoe
Cullum Motor Company
Williama-Boyee
Sun
Cleveland duo Joe Shaute and George Able lead AL hitting pitchers
Joe Shaute and George Able of Cleveland are cited as the best hitting pitchers in the American League. The remark highlights their dual role as pitchers who also contribute strong hitting.
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Joe Shaute
George Able
Cleveland
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