Americans Must Show Her Their Sporting Spirit
A fragmented sports column laments Suzanne Lenglen loss and suggests a rematch with American champion for Davis Cup like prize while noting French and American stars in tennis, racing and boxing. It highlights figures such as Molla Sturted, Wallie Pipp, Babe Ruth, Hornsby, and Jack Dempsey in a period view of sports culture.
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Mile
Suzanne Lengren
America
Molla Sturstedt
T'S
Suzanne
Suganne
France
Molls
Forest Hills
Theme
Tommy Milton
Ralph DePalma
Hunches Rule at Grand American Handicap in Chicago
The Grand American Handicap at Chicago on August 26 may crown a hunch shooter once more. Historic run shows captains and champions relied on luck or instinct, from Captain Jack Wulf in 1916 to Albert Ivins last year. This year demand is high as many shooters break 195 or more in 200 targets. Women’s entries exceed prior years with Judd H. Bruff among listed competitors. The boys’ championship also underway.
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Chicago
Jack Wulf
St. Louis
John Henry
George Lorimer
Albert Ivins
Las
Judd H. Bruff
Pittsburg
Crack shot scores cited in early shooting matches
The report notes George Miller of Brewton Alabama won in 1919 with 49 of 50 targets and Teddy Beam of Frankfort Illinois won in 1920 with the same score. Jimmy Bonner of New York City achieved remarkable scores this year. It mentions hunch shooters appear in women and junior divisions but can be weeded out. a hunch is useless without timing the trigger.
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George Miller
Brewton
Ala
Teddy Beam
Frankfort
Ill
Jimmy Bonner
New York City
Maxeys Shut Out Lexington in Tight Local Game
Maxeys hosts Lexington in a fast two to nothing defeat as both hurlers clash. Brightwell nabbed a runner at first on a left field catch and throw. Despite even pitching, Lexington could not bunch hits and score. A crowd of about 400 watched as Big Four League championship games loom next week in Stephens and Maxeys.
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Molla Hjurstedt Mallory
Suzanne Lenglen
Suzanne
Molla
Maxeys
Lexington
Feld
Brightwell
Maxey
Amason
Stephens
Georgia Tech
American Farmers Establish Colony on Amazon River
A group of American farmers led by J B Schoenfelt arrives in Lima en route to the Pampa del Sacramento valley in northern Peru to establish a colony. The 650000 acre land grant from Peru backs a plan to settle about 200 families initially, with about 800 more to follow via Para Brazil and the Amazon and Ucayali rivers. The project aims to set up an agricultural and forestry community along the eastern headwaters of the Amazon.
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Associated Press
Lima
Peru
United States
Pampa del Sacramento
Amazon River
J. B. Schoenfelt
Okmulgee
Okla
United States Indian
Oklahoma Territory
West Coast Leader Eyes South American Lands for Farmers
Mr Schoenfelt outlined that due to drought and crop failure many central west farmers seek fertile new fields. He notes available low‑price government lands largely go to foreign immigrants and proposes a colonization plan in South America with 200 families to settle, offering tracts from 600 to 5,000 acres.
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West Coast
Schoenfelt
Central West
South America
West
King Hodggon Leads City League Showdown Wednesday
The King Hodgson team, led the second half, faces the 8 A L champions in a decisive City league clash at Sanford Field on Wednesday evening. Philpot and Porterfield duel on the mound as both teams train for the momentous game with admission set at ten and twenty five cents to cover season expenses and gear wear.
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Sanford Field
Arthur
Shug
Ruths
Philpot
Porterfield
King-Hodgson
Seaboard Air
Athens
Grease Jar Described as Baking Utensil Container
A large glass jar once used to hold paste with a brush in a small compartment makes a good container for grease used in preparing tins or waffle irons.
For Sale Old newspaper bundles at The Herald Office
Sale notice offering old newspapers at 10 cents per bundle or three bundles for 25 cents, available at The Herald Office. TM
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Herald Office
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