Heavyweight Tournament Applications Roll In For Elimination Event
New York reports 43 heavyweights have filed for places in the elimination tournament to crown a successor to Gene Tunney. Tex Rickard notes 75 first class contenders expected for trial on September 1 at Madison Square Garden. Contenders listed include Sharkey Risko Heeney Paolino Hansen Scott Young Stribling Roberti Bertozello Dorval Gross Dekuh Sekura and others.
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U.P
Gene Tunney
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Madison Square Garden
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Risko
Heeney
Paolino
Hansen
Scott
Young Stribling
Roberti
Bertozello
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Chicago
Pierre Charles
Belgium
Dorval
Jack Gross
Arthur Dekuh
Joe Sekura
Jimmy Johnston
Emination
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National Public Parks Tennis semifinals set in Cleveland
Defending champion Ted Drewes of St Louis faces George Jennings of Chicago in the singles semi finals at Rockefeller Park. Jennings defeated Robert Consadine while Drewes beat Dooley Mitchell to advance. Stoefen meets Rice in the other bracket and Drewes with Bascom won their doubles quarterfinal.
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WUP
George Jennings
Chicago
Ted Drewes
St. Louis
Drewes
Dooley Mitchell
Washington
Jennings
Robert Consadine
Lester Stoefen
Los Angeles
Ralph Rice
Stoefen
Louis Schaefer
Buffalo
Rice
Wayne Fuller
Broefen
W. R. Bascom
Metz
Bowker
Memphis
Golf Champions Farrell Sarazen to Play Exhibition
Johnny Farrell national open champion and Gene Sarazen ex title holder will face Albert Alcroft Youngstown Country Club pro and Larry Nabholts Sharon Pa star in an 18 hole best ball exhibition at the Y C C course at 2 p m. The pairing promises a serious contest rather than a mere exhibition with two talented shotmakers in the spotlight. Farrell and Sarazen have previously played at the Y C C in the western open.
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Johnny Farrell
Gene Sarazen
Albert Alcroft
Youngstown Country Club
Larry Nabholts
Sharon
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Sarazen
Stars of Yesterday In Baseball Recap
Babe Ruth batted .332 with a single in three trips and scored one run. Lou Gehrig hit .358 with a single in four at bats and scored. AL Simmons homered with the bases loaded in three appearances. Paul Waner had a single and a double in four plate appearances and scored twice. Frankie Frisch contributed a run and a single in three chances.
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AL Bimmons
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Frisch
New Golf Ball Would Make Game Harder Backers Say
Proposals for a larger and lighter golf ball will be discussed at the United States Golf Association meeting in New York. If adopted the plan would make the game more difficult, reducing distance and control. Several prominent golfers reportedly favor the change, including Bobby Jones Jess Sweetser and Francis Ouimet.
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United States Golf Association
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Jess Sweetser
Francis Ouimet
Australian Wins Olympic Single Sculls Ahead of Philadelphia Fireman
Bobby Pearce of Australia won the Olympic single sculls final by five lengths over Kenneth Myers of Philadelphia in Slotten Holland. Pearce clocked 7:11 to Myers 7:20.8 as Myers tired at the finish.
Young Girl Could Join Pro Baseball Lineup
New York August 10. A 15 year old girl, Carmela Yull, may join the West Side Rangers of Chelsea park after impressing as a hitter fielder and pitcher. The team, all male, backed her trial and she could become one of the first girls to play with professional men.
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Alice Buckman
Griswold
Margaret Giselo
Blanford
Ind
American Legion
Carmela Yull
West Side Rangers
Chelsea Park
Sys
Nixie Wins Impressive Alabama Stakes at Saratoga
Nixie carrying 121 pounds surged to a clear victory in the Alabama Stakes at Saratoga, a mile and a quarter for 3-year-old fillies. The Wheatley Stable entry won in 2 10 2 6, paying $11,550 to win. Valkyr faded to finish second with Darkness third.
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Mop
Nellie Cmte
Howden
Bainbridge
Youth Triumphs in Maidstone Tennis Tourney Quarterfinals
In Easthampton Massachusetts 19 year old Helen Jacobs of Berkeley defeated Mrs Sutton Bundy of Santa Monica 6 2 6 3 to reach the semifinals. Miss Wills disposed of Carolyn Swarts 6 0 6 0 and Marjorie Morrill beat Mrs A H Chaplin 6 3 6 2 to reach the semifinals as well. The day also saw Midge Gladman win a three set match over Anna McCune Harper to reach the semis and Sescatea Cross with Mrs Harp er win the doubles third.
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San Francisco
Miss Wills
Marjorie Morrill
Dedham
Mass
A. H. Chaplin
Springfield
Midge” Gladman
Anna McCune Harper
Oakland
Ee Sescatea % Cross
Harper
Virginia Hilleary
Philadelphia
Dorothy Andrus
Stamford
Conn
Chagrin Valley Hunt Wins Central Circuit Polo Title
The Chagrin Valley Hunt club of Cleveland defeated Olwentsia Country Club of Chicago 10 to 5 at Carranor Field to retain the Central Circuit polo championship. Clean team play and a strong passing attack overwhelmed the Chicagoans despite a soggy field. Barney Balding led Olwentsia with three goals, while Wes White of Cleveland starred in a high quality display of skill.
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U.R
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Cleveland
Ol Jwentsia Country Club
Chicago
Carranor Field
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Detroit
Barney Balding
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Balding
Wesley White
Cleveland Ace
Results From Thursday In American Association And Leagues
In the American Association Columbus beat Toledo with rain in Columbus. Indianapolis defeated Louisville 6 to 4 and Milwaukee won 6 to 3 over Kansas City. In the American League New York topped Boston 7 to 1 and Philadelphia beat Washington 8 to 3. Friday’s slate features Columbus at Toledo Indianapolis at Louisville Kansas City at Milwaukee Minneapolis at St Paul St Louis at Chicago Detroit at Cleveland New York at Boston and Washington at Philadelphia. In the National League Boston visits Brooklyn while Philadelphia travels to New York.
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Home Run Club Leaders and League Totals
Ruth leads the Yankees with 43 home runs while Gehrig has 19 and Hauser 15 for the Athletics. Other top totals include Simmons 12 Foxx 10 and Hafey 18. League totals show American League 372 and National League 446.
Speaker denies leaving Athletics
Tris Speaker, veteran AL outfielder, denied reports he will quit the Philadelphia Athletics. He said he plans to serve out his contract and, if a new deal isn’t offered, may join the Dallas Texas League club, in which he owns an interest.
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Tris Speaker
Philadelphia Athletics
Speaker
Dallas
National ranking plan debated by public parks tennis group
In Cleveland on August 10, the National Public Parks Tennis Association discussed national ranking for public courts players and optional events for women and juniors. Davidson Obear of St. Louis presided as Paul W. Gibbons of Philadelphia represented the U S Lawn Tennis Association.
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Cleveland
National Public Parks Tennis Association
Protest Refused Over Cubs Braves Game Umpire Call
National League President John A. Heydler ruled the protest by the Boston Braves over a July 11 loss to the Chicago Cubs was invalid. He said the umpire’s decision was final regarding the overthrow into the stands and bases not advanced by batter and runner.
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Boston Braves
Chicago Cubs
John A. Heydler
National League
Heydler
Simmons Delivers Victory as Athletics Top Senators
United Press reports Al Simmons of the Philadelphia Athletics delivered the pivotal hit in the sixth inning to overcome the Washington Senators 3 to 2. Fred Heimach pitched for New York, earning a 7 to 1 win as the Yankees defeated the Red Sox with seven runs in a key inning.
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Fred Heimach
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Pirates win eighth straight in 5 to 4 win over Cardinals
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5 to 4 to extend their winning streak to eight games and trim the New York Giants’ lead in the league race to four games. The Pirates scored all their runs in the first four innings off Chicago hurler Jens Hainep, who was relieved after 10 innings of work in an otherwise tight contest. No other games were played.
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U.P
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Pirates
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Ohio
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Devine Quits Football Coaching for Law Practice
Aubrey Devine former All America star at Iowa abandons football coaching to devote all his time to his law practice in Los Angeles in the future.
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Aubrey Devine
Iowa
Los Angeles
Georgia Tech plots Hamm football debut after track success
Atlanta Aug 10. Georgia Tech coaches plan to pull Ed Hamm from track fame into football this fall. Hamm, famed for a near 26 foot broad jump, is urged to report in September. Former Lonoke High halfback with Olympic ambitions, Hamm is expected to adapt quickly with Tech coach Bill Fincher praising his speed and drive.
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Georgia Tech
Ed Hamm
Broad Amer
Hamm
Lonoke
Okla
Bill Fincher
Tech
18th Birthday Swim Attempt in Memphis Fails
An attempt to swim 60 hours in a Memphis Tennessee pool to mark an 18th birthday ended due to cramped muscles. The event targeted Marthe Hill as the swimmer, with organizers planning the lengthy endurance feat in a local pool.
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Marthe Hill
Memphis, Tenn
Meets High School Student Competes For 1926 Golf Title
GLEN VIEW CHICAGO Aug Northwestern University sophomore Tom Cooley and LaGrange sophomore Dick Mullin will play 36 holes to decide the 1926 western junior golf champion. Cooley rated favorite, Mullin the tournament medalist.
Giants seek Burleigh Grimes to bolster pitching staff
News from New York indicates the Giants covet Burleigh Grimes for rotation depth as he enjoys a very successful year after being traded to the Pirates.
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New York Giants
Burleigh Grimes
Pirates
Urban Shocker Recovering in Denver After Illness
Former Yankee pitcher Urban Shocker is recuperating in Denver and rapidly regaining his health, according to local reports.
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Urban Shocker
Denver
Otto Von Porat Wins Narrow Victory in Chicago Elimination
Norwegian heavyweight Otto Von Porat defeated Pierrad Charles in a ten-round decision to move higher in Promoter Jim Mullen’s elimination program in Chicago. Charles carried a 17 pound advantage and had defeated Church Wiggins, but Von Porat fought best bout to date and earned a shade edge. He sent Charles to the canvas for a count in round two as the bout stayed fast and close.
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Chicago
U.R
Otto von Porat
Jim Mullen
Pierrad Charles
Charles
von Porat
Church Wiggins
Former Pittsburgh scout becomes Dallas club manager
Bob Tarleton, once a Pitts burgh scout, moved to Dallas as business manager and now serves as active manager for the club.
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Pittsburgh
Dallas
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