Former caddy wins Western Open meet
Wild Bill Mehlhorn of St. Louis wins the Western Open with 293 for 72 holes at Calumet Country. Al Watrous of Grand Rapids finishes second with 301. Amateurs Chick Frang and Eddie Held place third and fourth. Ev ans tragedy noted as a notable moment. Mehlhorn began as a caddy at Skokie and later at North Hills Club, St. Louis.
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Challenge Round for the Davis Cup Set for Next Week
Australia will meet the United States in the Davis Cup challenge round to be held in Philadelphia next week. In Brookline the Australians beat the first team 3 to 2 to clinch the final elimination. Gerald Patterson defeated Jean Borotra of France 2 6, 6 1, 3 2 to set the decisive third point.
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Ruth At Bat Across Innings With Notable Hit
In the first inning a double to right field sets an early tone. A third inning pop to third. A fifth inning single to center. A seventh inning homer into the right field bleachers for the forty third of the season.
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Yankees Beat Phillies as Ruth Homers in A L Tilt
In American League action from New York to Washington, the Yankees defeated Philadelphia 10 to 8 as Babe Ruth belted his 43rd homer off Meeker in the sixth. Detroit topped Cleveland 5 to 4. St Louis swept a doubleheader from Chicago 6 to 2 in both games. Washington beat Boston 8 to 2. Joe Zalton, formerly of Amarillo, visited Panhandle and Dr Flo's lab.
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Edgren on Dempsey Firpo Clash and Wills Outlook
Robert Edgren details Dempsey Firpo preparations and Wills odds. Firpo studies Wills through papers, plans counter moves, and aims for a stoppage win while Wills guards speed and power. Dempsey doubts Wills speed but expects a tough fight with close exchanges.
Galveston Crabs rally for 5 to 4 win in ragged game
In Texas League action on Sept. 6, the Galveston Crabs beat Wichita Falls 5 to 4 after a rough game with three Spadoers pitchers used. Bagwell hit his 32nd homer in the second inning as both clubs fielded sloppily.
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Giants Take Second Game to Stay In Lead in National League
Giants win 16 to 14 after losing 8 to 7 in 10 innings, with strong hitting by Barnes Maun and Snyder as Philadelphia falls behind. Brooklyn splits doubleheader with Boston. first game Boston wins 9 to 1, second game Boston takes 5 to 4 in 10 innings. Pirates take both ends of doubleheader from St Louis 5 to 0 and 12 to 5 led by Yde Meadows and Pfeifer. Cincinnati defeats Chicago 7 to 6 to oust Cubs from fourth place in NL race.
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Walker Leonard Bout Declared Off By New York Boxing Board
After a three hour session the New York Boxing Commission ruled Benny Leonar cannot meet Mickey Walker for the welterweight title on September 22. Leonar showed a badly injured hand and the bout was officially canceled. Walker had accused Leonard of fearing him.
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Firpo Willes Fight Set After Clearance in Jersey City
Tex Rickard announced the Firpo Wills heavyweight bout planned for next Thursday night in Jersey City is positively on. Firpo appeared at Ellis Island, pled not guilty to perjury charges, and was released on $1,000 bail with a hearing set for September 15. Rickard secured a $575,000 policy to insure spectator safety.
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Charley Paddock Wins Back 100 Yard Title
Charley Paddock, former world sprint king, won the national 100 yard dash in 9 3-5 seconds and the 220 yard dash in 20 4-5 seconds at West Orange New Jersey. Loren Murchison finished second in the 100 yards as a brisk tail wind aided Paddock on a heavy slow track. The A A U team title went to the Tunai athletics with 43 points.
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