Bobby Jones Sets Pace In Open Practice Round
Bobby Jones of Atlanta leads the field in practice at Oakmont as 150 contenders prepare for the national Open. He says the course is tougher than two years ago but fair, with a 7 1 2 hole test and par potential. Top challengers include Walter Hagen Bobby Cruickshank Chick Evans and Leo Diegel with Ouimet and Walker out of eligibility.
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Baseball score roundup and league standings notes
Schedule board lists Western League and multiple pro leagues with matchups for Beaumont Fort Worth Houston Shreveport San Antonio Dallas Waco Wichita Falls and St Louis Boston New York Chicago Washington plus yesterday results in Oklahoma City Amarillo Wichita Tulsa Des Moines Omaha Houston Shreveport San Antonio Dallas Beaumont Fort Worth Waco Wichita Falls Chicago Washington Cleveland New York Boston Detroit plus international and coast leagues Buffalo Reading Rochester Newark Syracuse Jersey City Toronto Baltimore Seattle San Francisco Hollywood Oakland Mission Sacramento Portland Los Angeles and southern association Mobile New Orleans Atlanta Chattanooga Birmingham Nashville Little Rock Memphis Lone Star Corsicana Mexia Paris Tyler Palestine Texarkana with standings note end of list.
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Des Moines
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Buffalo
Reading
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Missions
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The Dominating Figure By Feg Murray
Helen Wills and Hill Tilden plan comeback campaigns as summer feature events loom. Wills shows strong form in England leading to Wimbledon and Forest Hills, while Tilden faces tougher odds despite optimism from Vincent Richards. The piece also notes Babe Stapp’s Indy 500 setback and potential Amarillo fair race entries with drivers like George Souders.
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Bobby Jones Faces Open Challenge at Oakmont
The article notes Bobby Jones tied for eighth with 209 after a 77 in the 1920 U S Open. It highlights his long run with top finishes, his 18 and 19 year old wins, and his historic 1925 Scioto Open victory as part of his dominance in golf history. It also mentions Ted Ray leading and Willie MacFarlane as a future rival.
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Five of seven major league games decided by one run
Seven Sunday games produced five one run victories with late innings deciding many. The Pirates and Yankees were defeated while Robin and his rookie pitcher Norman Plitt sparked comebacks. Babe Ruth hit his 21st homer as the Yankees fell 8 to 7 to Cleveland.
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Sunday Tennis Eliminations In Davis Cup Matches
In Berlin Germany Hans Moldenhauer defeated Jack Condon five sets 4-6 6-3 6-3 3-6 6-4 and B Spence beat Heinrich Landmann 6-3 6-8 6-4 1-6 6-2. In Copenhagen Axel Petersen defeated Dr Fyzee 6-0 6-2 6-4 and Einar Uyrich beat Krishna Prasada 7-5 6-4 6-4. In Rome the Italian pair de Morpurgo de Stafani won 6-4 6-4 over Bragnon Cochet in doubles. In Prague Kozeluh beat Bitthford 6-3 6-2 6-4 and Jean Washer beat Rohrer 6-4 7-5 6-3.
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Germany
Jack Condon
South Africa
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Heinrich Landmann
Copenhagen
Axel Petersen
Denmark
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India
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Bears Send Gene Watts to Three I League
Gene Watts is dispatched to the Three I League by the Bears in a Denver-based move.
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Bears Pitcher Shipped to Springfield Club
A Bears pitcher has been sent to the Springfield club of the Threeleague to fix an overstaffed pitching rotation for Manager Joe Berger. The deal reportedly includes strings attached. In Colorado Springs, a six chukker polo practice between Broadmoor and Colorado Springs clubs was postponed due to wet grounds.
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Ruth Sets Pace With 21st Home Run In Win Against Sox
Yesterday Ruth hit his 21st homer three days and three ahead of his 1921 pace and added a double in five at bats. Speaker contributed a double and two singles in four chances as Washington triumphed 6 to 0 over Chicago, while Hornsby added two singles in five tries. Cobb did not play. Berlin police wear white armbands with language markings.
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Borger Defeats Amarillo Nine In Sunday Game
Borger defeated the Amarillo Metros 14 to 7 in a Sunday ball game. Carter Bassett and Boydston were the Amarillo batteries in the loss.
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Sprint Champ Charley Borah Dominates 1927 Events
Charley Borah the Southern California star swept sprint events in 1927 including the standout 100 and 220 at the [. C. 4-A event in Philadelphia. Hosah will return to the Los Angeles school next year and appears certain for the 1928 Olympic team.
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Los Angeles
Glendon Says Navy Will Be Hard to Beat
Poughkeepsie June 13 Bob Glendon Columbia coach hails Navy eight after watching them in Philadelphia American Henley He praises Tom Eddy as a great stroke and notes Navy’s crew as a fighting unit Brings belief they will be tough at Poughkeepsie regatta
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Talking's Out Says Mrs Jack to Jack Sharkey
Mrs Jack declares talking is over with Jack Sharkey in New York on June 13. The exchange hints at a break in negotiations or a shift in public stance regarding a boxing matchup or dispute.
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Jack Sharkey
New York
Indian runners prep for 31 mile to Grants Pass
San Francisco hosts rival groups as twenty Oregon runners eight Karook Indians and New Mexico contenders, along with trainer Mike Kirk, gather for the 480 mile marathon from San Francisco to Grants Pass to start tomorrow along the Redwood highway. Chicago tennis star George Lott leads entrants at River Forest tournament with noted players from Kansas City St Louis Detroit and Indianapolis among others. Wisconsin Badgers brace for dual race with Washington oarsmen after pulling out of Poughkeepsie regatta over player eligibility. Huskies due Friday. Oakland reports indicate Pirates target Lynn Lary and Art Delaney, former St. Louis Cardinal pitcher, raising trade chatter.
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Mrs Sharkey Seen Influencing Tunney’s Next Fight
The article notes Gene Tunney refrains from confident forecasts about future bouts, citing Mrs. Jack Sharkey as a key influence. Jack Sharkey says his wife’s stance will push him to let actions in the ring speak for his boxing skill.
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