Lipton Abandons Quest for America Cup Victory
Sir Thomas Lipton ends his fifth bid to win Britain’s America’s Cup as the American yacht Enterprise wins the series. Lipton, 80, says it is the finish and he will not challenge again. Enterprise clocks 3 hours 10 minutes 13 seconds on the 30 mile course, defeating Shamrock by 5 minutes 17 seconds. He sends congratulations to Vanderbilt and Enterprise crew. Lipton will rest aboard Erin, then spend a week in New York before returning home.
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Associated Press
Newport
Britain
Thomas Lipton
Enterprise
Sir Thomas
Shamrock
Vincent Astor
Vara
Harold S. Vanderbilt
Erin
New York
Major, Lieutenant In Links Finals
Leavenworth reports the 1980 Army Golf tournament semi finals set Maj. R. K. Sutherland against Maj. E. L. Naiden and Lt. D. F. Stace against Lt. J. A. Cranston for 36 hole matches to reach the finals.
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Associated Press
Leavenworth
Army
R. K. Sutherland
Infantry
E. L. Naiden
Air Corps
Washington
D. F. Stace
J. A. Cranston
Early prep notes from Southern Methodist and rivals
Southwest grid notes from Dallas to Austin cover SMU scrimmage and a 54 man squad with 3 injured. Aggies showcase Little Hardy Stiteler as a versatile passer and carrier. Baylor misses Norton with foot injury and Parker sidelined. Rice prep under Meagher. Texas Longhorns backfield duties settled on Bull Elkins as quarterback candidate.
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Austin
Longhorn
Tolay
Bull Elkins
Razorback prospects weaken at tackle positions after practice
At Fayetteville on September 19 coach Fred Thomsen laments the lack of tackles in the Razorback squad. He notes the line is mostly sophomores and may develop, while capable candidates exist at other positions. Shelley, Lewis Weaver, and Er nest Fox are anchoring posts early in the season.
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College Station
Little Hardy Stiteler
Smithville
Aggie
Stiteler
Matty Bell
Shelley
Lewis Weaver
Letterman
Ernest Fox
Fresh
Fayetteville
Ark
Fred Thomsen
Razorback
Thomsen
Americans Dominate Canadian Open Golf Semifinals
The Canadian Women's Open matchplay moved into the semifinals with three Americans and one Canadian in contention. Helen Hicks of Hewlett New York and Maureen Orcutt of New York City led the field as the event advanced toward a deciding round.
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United Preas
Montreal
Helen Hicks
Hewlett, N. Y
Maureen Orcutt
New York City
Major League Leaders and Contingent Note
National League top performers include Terry Giants 241 hits and 400 batting. Cuyler 146 runs 85 stolen bases. Cubs Wilson 176 RBIs 62 home runs. American League leaders Gehrig Ruth Ruth 46 home runs. Detroit Harley Higble and Ada MacKenzie noted as action survivors with Miss Hicks defending champion paired against MacKenzie alongside Mrs. Highle versus Miss Orcutt.
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Associated Press
Terry
Giants
Cuyler
Cuba
Wilson
Cubs
Klein
Phillies
Comorosky
Pirates
Gehrig
Yankees
Routh
Gehhrig
Mia
Harley Higble
Detroit
Ada MacKenzie
Toronto
Miss Hicks
Miss MacKenzie
Mra. Highle
Miss Orcutt
Diamond Dope Thursday Scores And Standings
Thursday results show Washington 2 Cleveland 4 and Detroit 3 with Boston 4. Philadelphia 14 Chicago 10 New York 7 St. Louis 6. Standings list Philadelphia 99 48 .674 leading, Washington 56 61 6 16, New York 65 55 8, Cleveland 70 27, Detroit 75 49 0, St Louis 95 3 3 6. Friday schedule for several matchups. National League note: St Louis 4 Brooklyn 3.
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Washington
Cleveland
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
St. Louie
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Ohh
Philadephia
Bobby Jones Prepares for Fifth Amateur Title Meet
Philadelphia September 10 Bobby Jones plans a third practice round at Merion East as he chases his fifth national amateur title and fourth major. He will play in a foursome with Roland MacKenzie T A Bourn and George Rotan while Harrison Johnston Johnny Goodman Max Marston also practiced.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Bobby Jones
Merion Cricket Club
Jones
Roland MacKenzie
Washington
T. A. Bourn
Scotland
George W. Rotan
Texas
Harrison Johnston
Johnny Goodman
Max Marston
George von Elm
Texaco Back-Up Drivers Prove 42 Days of Reverse Driving
The reverse driving team set a record by running a Ford backward at 10 to 12 miles per hour, equivalent to 50 to 60 miles in high gear, for 42 consecutive days. Extreme heat reached 121 F on the Great Salt Lake Desert, testing radiator ventilation and fan cooling. lubrication proved crucial to prevent disaster.
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Ford
James C. Hargis
St. Louis
New York
Los Angeles
Texaco
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Quest OF Yacht
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United Press
Dallas
Pony Machine
Southern Methodist University
Charlie Heaton
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Waco
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A. W. Norton
San Antonio
Pat Parker
Parker
McElreath
Raymond Alford
Houston
Jack Meagher
Southwestern
Rice
Liccett & Myers Topacco Co
Lig
Ted
Gett & Re
Beane Shy Ee Tes
Major League
Hodapp
Indians
Combs
Ruth
National League
St. Louia
Bobby
Geo, A, Turner
TWA
U.S.A
Great
Salt Lake Desert
THE
Texas Company
Texaco Petroleum Products
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