West Coast keeps rowing crown despite Yale and Washington defeats
Henry L. Farrell reports shocks hit Yale and Washington rowing as Princeton and California upset the pace. Eastern hopes hinge on Navy strength with the Poughkeepsie varsity race in mind, while West Coast crews linger as favorites on the Hudson course.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
Ed Leader
Washington
Yale
Grady
Harvard
Princeton
Paris
Massachusetts Tech
California
Poughkeepsie
Pacific Coast
Cornell
Syracuse
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Hudson River
Navy
Wisconsin
Far West
Otis Klingman Meets Londos In Finish Match At Metro Park
Otis Klingman faces Billy Londos in a finish wrestling match at Metro Park starting 8:30 PM. Klingman touted as a rising star meets Londos known for previous strong showings, curtain raiser set for 30 minutes featuring Joe Kopecky. Tickets available at City Drug Store ahead of what promoters expect a large crowd.
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Otis Klingman
Billy Londos
Metro Park
Klingman
Londos
Cal Farley
Joe Kopecky
John T. Pratt Dies Financier at 54 in New York
John Teele Pratt noted financier and chairman of the National Budget commission of New York died at age 54 in the Standard Oil Building at 26 Broadway. Physicians said death was caused by acute indigestion. He was brother of Herbert L. Pratt, president of Standard Oil of New York.
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Associated Press
New York
John Teele Pratt
National Budget Commission of New York
Herbert L. Pratt
Standard Oil Company of New York
Standard Oil
Broadway
Robertson Pioneer Texan Dies at Nocona
NOCONA June 17. M. T. Robertson 76 year old pioneer Texan and father of Charlie Robertson pitcher for the Boston Braves was found dead in bed at his home here. He had been in ill health for months and had lived in Montague county about fifteen years after coming from Grayson county. He is survived by his widow and several children.
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Associated Press
Nocona
T. Robertson
Charlie Robertson
Boston Braves
Robertson
Montague County
Grayson County
Texas
Jones Couldnt Be Lawyer And Golf Together
A Ballyhooed National Open at Oakmont sees Bobby Jones yield the title as Harry Cooper or Tommy Armour tie at 301 after 72 holes. Gene Sarazen battles back from an 80 to stay within one stroke of the leaders while Walter Hagen is described as foundered on golf.
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Mary K. Browne
United Press
Oakmont Country Club
Hulton
No Man’s Land
Oakmont
Bobby Jones
Bobby
Harry Cooper
Los Angeles
Tommy Armour
Washington, D. C
Lindbergh
Gene
Harrison Johnson
Bill Mehlhorn
Mehlhorn
Emmett French
Jack Sharkey
Armour
Cooper
Teuton and Wop Pair Shine Around Yankees Second Base
The piece lauds Mark Koenig and Tony Lazzeri as a strong keystone duo for the 1926 New York Yankees, noting their rapid improvement and potential to rival famed double plays. It highlights Huggins's gamble with rookies and Lazzeri’s quick adaptation at second, along with other Yankee stars’ contributions.
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Teuton
Yankees
Koenig
Lazzeri
Tinker
Evers
Barry
Collins
Turner
Lajoie
Miller Huggins
New York Yankees
Mark Koenig
Tony Lazzeri
Yankee
Huggins
Scott
Short
Aaron Ward
Yanks
New York
Lazerri
Babe Ruth
Herb Pennock
Miller Hug
Seven Horses Vie For Big American Derby Field
Seven possible starters remain from 83 nominees for the American derby to be held tomorrow in Chicago at a purse of 27000 added. Whiskery the Kentucky derby winner and Dolan arrive for workouts as Hydromel clocked 1 54 for a mile and an eighth. Bud Dauer Handy Mandy Black Panther Teheran and Handy Mandy are among the entries with racing action.
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United Press
Chicago
Whiskery
Dolan
Hydromel
Col. E. R. Bradley
Buddy Dauer
Hal Price Headley
Handy Mandy
W. J. Salmon
Black Panther
Teheran
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Mellhorn
Hawkins
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London
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France
Nice
Rustell Sporting Goods CO
Taylor
Wilson
Witeon Ela
Stennis
Dobbs
Eagle
Wilson Bros. Furnishings
Keiser
Adams Aime la Cael
Tanta
East Fifth Street
S. L. Edwards
Manchester
England
J. Kendrick Payne
Fathers Day
Cotege Stoop
Fair Theatre
Hercules
Reisch Brewing Co
Springfield
Illinois
Nobles Bros. Grocery CO
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