Golf Open field at Olympia Fields opens with Jones favored
The nations top golfers begin the 32nd National Open at Olympia Fields near Chicago. Bobby Jones is the favorite with Johnny Farrell, Tommy Armour defending, Archie Compston Hagen and Maurice McCarthy among early crowd favorites as 144 start play. Armour hopes no new champion emerges. Armour and Jones headline a field aiming to crown the winner after rounds Friday through Saturday.
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Rulings Differ on Jugging Ball and Touch Outs in Baseball
Historical note explains two distinct rulings from pre 1919 rules revisions. A fielder juggles a ball on a touch play but retains possession or drops it alters outs differently. After 1919 the out requires a secure hold and a fresh touch before the runner reaches base.
Favorite golfer-lawyer favored at Olympia Fields Open
The Atlanta golfer-lawyer is tipped as the favorite for the national open at Olympia Fields in Chicago starting today. Bobby set a course record in a Tuesday practice round but calls the layout one of the toughest in Open history.
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Eight double plays highlight Western league games
In Kansas City on June 21 eight double plays defined Western league action. Omaha defeated Denver 3 to 2 in the opener as Denver pitcher Herb Hall silenced the Crickets after their early scoring burst. The nightcap went to Denver 4 to 3 after an extra inning. Des Moines and Pueblo halted due to rain with four and a half innings played. Oklahoma City split with Amarillo 8 to 4 and 4 to 1. Tulsa overturned Wichita 8 to 3 with a seventh inning home run barrage and late runs.
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Close race for Texas League runner-up in Fort Worth
Fort Worth and Wichita Falls contest the second spot behind Houston in the Texas League pennant chase. The Spudders swept a doubleheader with San Antonio 9 to 3 and 3 to 2 to gain a half game. Houston defeated Shreveport 3 to 0 as Penner dazzled with four safeties allowed, while Fort Worth shut out the Cubs 2 to 0 behind Hubbell. Beaumount evened the Dallas series 9 to 2.
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Legless War Vet Is State Rifle Champion
W. J. Palmquist, a World War veteran who lost both legs in the Argonne, won the Texas state rifle championship with a grand aggregation score of 318 across four matches. J. C. Talcott of San Antonio was second with 317, while W. L. Riddle, John Callan of Austin, and Ogden King of Lubbock shared honors with 47 in the 1,000 yard service sight match.
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Greek Grappler Draws Otis Klingman in Armory Main Event
A clever Greek wrestler will face Otis Sailor Klingman in the feature bout on Friday night at the Armory. The card showcases top local talent and a packed venue.
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Sailor” Klingman
Coen Reaches London Nets Semis at Queens Club
Wilbur Coen of the American Davis team advances to the semi finals of the London ones championships at Queens Club by defeating Ronaldo Boyd of Argentina 6 3 6 2 in the men's singles.
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Phillies Fight Ferocious, Take Brooklyn Tilt 6 2
Phillies overpower Brooklyn with seven hits to win 6 2 in the second game of the series. Don Hurst adds his eighth homer as Hub Pruett fans ten, while Walter Leran’s triple had earlier stirred controversy.
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