Intercollegiate meet in Chicago to push records
In Chicago on June 8 the Intercollegiate track meet draws top national stars. Eight records are expected to fall as finals unfold, with big events featuring Stanford Illinois and Ohio State athletes competing for season marks and titles across sprints relays and distance events.
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Net tourney field narrows to final contenders
In Houston on June 8 the State Net tournament reduced the field to the quarterfinals in men s singles. Notables advancing include B I C Norton and Wilmer Allison who defeated Karl Kamrath and Quick of Dallas respectively. Berkley Bell, John Barr, and Thalheimer also progressed with strong wins.
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Two World Records Fall at Frisco AAU Swim Meet
In San Francisco the National AAU swimming meet opened with two world records. Buster Crabbe of Honolulu shaved the mile to 21 minutes 53.5 seconds, and Johnny Weissmuller lowered the 100 meter record to 57.4 seconds 5 frames faster than his prior mark.
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Rickard Officially Announces Fight Day
New York June 26 19XX United Press reports Tex Rickard officially announced the heavyweight title bout between Gene Tunney and Tom Heeney will be held at Yankee Stadium on July 26.
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Broncs Open Long Road Trip With Exhibition in Clayton
The Broncos, after a 17 to 7 loss to Tulsa Oilers, travel to Clayton New Mexico for an exhibition against the Clayton semi pro nine. Eckhardt may get a start on the mound while Frye is out injured. The team then heads to Amarillo as Doc Payne reports for duty and Wichita joins in Pueblo for a few days of recovery and games.
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U S Davis Cup Team to Sail for Europe
The United States Davis Cup squad sails tonight on the Ile de France for Europe. Captain William T. Tilden II leads John Hennessey George Lott and Wilbur F. Coen Jr. to meet England at Eastbourne on June 22 and 23, then enter the English championships starting June 26. The inter-zone final against the European winner is July 20 to 22 in Paris, with the overall victor facing France in the challenge round.
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Reds stumble as Dodgers edge Reds in 11 innings
In Brooklyn on Friday the Dodgers beat the Reds 1 to 0 in 11 innings after a pitching duel with Old Bill Doak yielding six hits and two hit batsmen. Giants beat the Cardinals 4 3 at the Polo Grounds to close within a game and a half. Cummings delivered the deciding run in the ninth. Pirates rallied past the Braves 3 2 in 12 with Scott homering. Yankees widened the lead to 10 games by routing the Indians 8 2 as Ruth homered for the 20th time.
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Toboggan Victor Wins Famous Oaks Stakes at Epsom
Toboggan Victor won the 146th Oaks Stakes at Epsom as King George's Seattle finished second and Flegere placed third. Alvin Crowder yielded four hits as the Browns beat the Athletics in St. Louis 4 to 0. Boston blanked by Owen Carroll, Detroit won 5 2 at Navin Field. Chicago slumped to last after losing to Washington 7 5 as Bucky Harris returned to the lineup.
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McGraw to Fight McLainin After Burns Bout Tonight
Detroit lightweight Phil McGraw meets Bobby Burns of Brooklyn in a ten round bout at Coney Island stadium. A win sets up a June 21 clash with Jimmy McLainin. McGraw has one win and one draw against Burns in prior meetings.
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