Joie Ray Promises Olympic Marathon Hopefuls in Amsterdan Bid
Legendary American runner Joie Ray, once a miler, now a potential top American marathoner and 10,000m candidate, gears for another Olympics. Coach Lawson Robertson plans two March distance debuts, aiming for medals while Ray resumes boxing and taxi work in Chicago between runs.
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Broncs Aim to Rise in Standings in Texas Park Series
Denver Bears travel to Texan Park for a three game set starting at four p m as the Broncs seek to climb from sixth place with ten points behind the Bears and Tulsa. Doc Payne shines with triples and a sensational catch despite a rough day as Amarillo errors fueled Pueblo wins.
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Fielding Marvel By Feg Murray
Horace Ford emerges as a key Reds shortstop in 1928 as Cincinnati builds a powerful defense. Once overlooked in New Haven and through stints with the Braves Phillies and Dodgers he now fans praise for steady throws and quick plays. If Cincinnati keeps up their 82 double plays in 55 games they may challenge the 182 team record. Ford is hailed as a vital cog in the Ford Critz Pipp infield.
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Weis Muller To Lead American Swimming Team
Johnny Weissmuller of Milneis A. C. will head a 25 member American squad for the summer Olympic Games after three days of trials in Detroit. The team includes ten swimmers four divers and eleven water polo players.
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Mid-West Golfers Qualify at Des Moines Tournament
Nearly 200 leading Mid-West golfers begin qualifying rounds at Wakonda Country Club for the trans Mississippi golf tournament. After two days of play, survivors advance to match play with the event concluding Saturday. Par on the course is 74.
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FarrelL Wins Open Championship After Dramatic Playoff
Johnny Farrell of Quaker Ridge defeats Robby Jones by one stroke in a rain soaked Olympia Fields playoff to claim the United States Open title. Jones, twice a previous winner, falters in the final rounds as Farrell sinks a clutch two and a crucial final putt to win the championship and the substantial prize.
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Texas clubs await Saturday as second half opens
Bayou City backers Pancho Snyder and the Houston Buffs clinched the first-half title with two wins in a twin bill while Beaumont and San Antonio took features over Wichita Falls and Dallas. Waco and Shreveport split a doubleheader with Ziggy Sears collecting five hits.
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Tilden Opens Comeback With Wimbledon Victory
In Wimbledon England June 25 Big Bill Tilden won his comeback match in the first round of the Wimbledon championships defeating M V Summerson 6-0 6-1 6-0. American John Hennessey beat E Mather 6-1 8-0 6-2. Rene Lacoste and Henri Cochet also won opening matches Lacoste beat H L Walcott 6-0 6-2 6-2 Cochet beat Mohammed Sleem 6-2 8-6 6-2.
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Willoughby Turns Dallas Into Wrestling Hub
Bert Willoughby, head of Dallas wrestling, built two arenas that became the region’s centers, transforming a niche sport into a local institution. Beginning from barn shows, he expanded the scene as Dallas grew into a southern wrestling hub. The early crowds were small until heat and demand spurred larger venues.
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