Golf titles prove elusive and time-bound in sport
The piece argues golf champions hold brief reigns unlike other sports. It cites Hutchison Hagen Barnes and Sarazen, notes repeated defenses by players in boxing tennis and baseball, and says luck and breaks often decide big golf matches. It quotes a top player on how 650 players of similar skill compete for a single title.
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Jock Hutchison
Walter Hagen
Chicago
Jim Barnes
United States
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
Johnny Kilbane
Jack Britton
Benny Leonard
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Bill Tilden
Molla Mallory
Suzanne Lenglen
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Dr James M Rector gift trophy for Athens Country Club women
Dr James M Rector of Columbus presented a polished silver pitcher to the Athens Country Club to be awarded as the Women’s Championship trophy. It will become the winner’s property after two consecutive wins with her name engraved on the pitcher. The trophy is on display at the club and has inspired rising female participation. The club’s board of directors extended thanks and courtesies to Rector.
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James M. Rector
Columbus
Athens
Rector
Athens Country Club
Dr. Rector
Phil Douglas Not Broke Says Wife Keeps Paychecks
New York reports Phil Douglas remains solvent through steady monthly support from his wife despite speculation about his finances. The Giants veteran allegedly received the bulk of his salary indirectly via his wife, with around twenty cents daily discretionary spending noted, while his wife stayed in an uptown flat awaiting funds.
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New York
Phil Douglas
Pittsburgh
Pottstown
John McGrawe
Phil
Iss
Old Philip
Broadway
Giants
Cobb's Brains in Feet Tale From Rickey Legend
Branch Rickey extols Ty Cobb as the greatest ballplayer, recounting the Browns era anecdote where Cobb, with brains in his feet or not human, provoked a dramatic base running sequence. The tale ends as Cobb scores the winning run despite interference, leaving umpires to rule on the play.
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Cobb
Branch Rickey
Browns
Carl Weisman
Leary
Weisman
Lavan
Austin
Last Night's Fights Newark Gene Tuney Wins
Gene Tuney of New York earned a popular decision over Charley Weinert of Newark in a 12 round bout held last night in Newark.
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Newark
Gene Tuney
New York
Charley Weinert
Skin Care Prompt for Blue Devil Cleanser Ad Copy
The message promotes using Blue Devil Cleanser with suggested dates 8 14 16 18. It reads as a consumer skincare directive emphasizing a routine and product brand without additional context or actions.
Wise fighter knows his own manager says Bunko
A succinct quote notes that a veteran fighter values awareness of his own manager, reflecting strategic humility in leadership and training. The remark emphasizes trust between athlete and supervisor as crucial to success.
Baseball Roundup: Upsets and Key Victories Across Leagues
The Browns staged an eighth inning surge to beat Mog ridge and Francis 8 to 5 after trailing. Casey Stengel led the Giants to a 6-3 win over the Pirates with two triples. Red Sox swept the White Sox 3-2 and 5-1. Pratt delivered a tenth inning winner in the opener. Yanks beat the Tigers 7-1 behind Bullet Joe Bush, while the Athletics topped the Indians 8-1. Tilly Walker hit his 28th home run as Wilbur Hubbell shut out the Reds. Cubs completed a seventh straight win, 7-2, over the Braves, who again failed to win in Chicago.
Leading Hitters Show Wide Gaps In 1920s Leagues
Summary of top batting leaders with figures for American and National Leagues. Notable names include Speaker and Bassler for the AL and Hornsby and Tierney for the NL, with detailed averages listed next to each player.
Yesterday's Home Runs in Major Leagues Summary
American League yesterday saw Walker of Philadelphia hit one home run and Rice of Washington one. Carey of Pittsburgh also connected for one. Russell of Pittsburg added a single home run. League total remains to be compiled.
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Walker
Philadelphia
Rice
Washington
Carey
Pittsburd
Russell
Pittsburg
Hawaii to Probe Foreign Language Schools
A federal investigation will examine Hawaii territory public schools to decide if foreign language schools for alien races may continue. John J. Tigert, federal education commissioner, will visit in fall to study conditions affecting about 150 schools with over 40,000 pupils. Japanese leaders may be asked to justify continuance of Japanese schools.
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Honolulu
Territory of
Hawaii
John J. Tigert
Tigert
Ray Schalk Nine Years with Major League Catcher Record
Ten year anniversary notes Ray Schalk arrival from Milwaukee club and his thirteenth birthday. He has caught 1284 major league games and pinch hit in 27 more. Batting average 254 and fielding average are in progress.
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Ray Schalk
Milwaukee American Association
New York Boxing Title Goes to Rosenberg After Wilson Default
Dave Rosenberg becomes middleweight champion of New York by state boxing commission ruling. Johnny Wilson forfeited the title by failing to meet challenged bouts, placing Rosenberg next in line. Public respect for state titles remains uncertain.
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Dave Rosenberg
New York
State Boxing Commission
Johnny Wilson
Rosenberg
New York State
Australians Aim to Break Davis Cup Tie in Doubles
In Philadelphia on August 18 the Australian doubles pair Gerald L. Patterson and Pat O Hara Wood face Spain's Manuel Alonzo and Count De Gomar at Germantown Cricket Club. With momentum for the Australians in doubles, they seek to gain a strategic edge ahead of the final singles day.
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Philadelphia
Gerald L. Patterson
Pat O'Hara Wood
Manuel Alonzo
Count de Gomar
Spain
Germantown Cricket Club
Rubber Plant Declares 30 Percent Dividend
The India Tire and Rubber Company of Mangadore, organized and financed by Medina county men, reports flourishing operations and has declared a six months dividend of 30 percent on its $340,000 investment.
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Medina
India Tire and Rubber Company
Mangadore
Medina County
Director Bird and Doctor Wilce Rivalry Recalled
Director Bird and Dr. Wilce first met in Milwaukee high school football games where their South and West teams clashed. Wilce starred for West and Bird for South before both attended universities. Their rivalry ended when they later joined Ohio State's coaching staff and became allies.
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Mr. Bird
Dr. Wilce
Ohio State
Milwaukee
Dr. Wilee
University of Wisconsin
Oberlin
Capitol
Yesterday's Results in American Association Standings
Milwaukee beat Columbus 6 to 4 Toledo defeated Kansas City 7 to 6 St. Paul shut out Indianapolis 3 to 0 Minneapolis won at Louisville 7 to 6 Yesterday's scores reflect narrow baseball outcomes across the circuit with key matchups noted for fans and standings.
Philadelphia and Others Scoreboard Beatouts
A compact sports score roundup lists results: Philadelphia 8 beat Cleveland 1. Boston 3 over Chicago 2. Boston 5 over Chicago 1. New York 7 over Detroit 1. St. Louis 8 over Washington 5.
Multi city scores listed in brief
A compact score digest shows Philadelphia 1 over Cincinnati 0 New York 6 over Pittsburg 3 Brooklyn 8 over St Louis 7 Chicago 7 over Boston 2 and other results.
Midwest Showdowns Highlighted by Key City Matchups
Milwaukee faces Columbus as St. Paul clashes with Indianapolis. Minneapolis travels to Louisville while Kansas City visits Toledo for major pairings.
Cleveland at Washington St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Boston
The card lists four NBA or hockey style matchups: Cleveland versus Washington, St Louis versus Philadelphia, Detroit versus Boston, and Chicago versus New York. Each pairing indicates a scheduled game across major cities with teams from the league.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Other MLB Matchups
The schedule lists Brooklyn at Cincinnati, Boston at Pittsburgh, New York at Chicago, and Philadelphia at St. Louis as upcoming games for the league. Teams compete across major cities with standings influenced by these matchups.
Ohio University names O. C. Bird director of physical education
O. C. Bird arrives in Athens as the new director of physical education at Ohio University. He outlines a four year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and plans to supervise all athletics while assisting the football coach Finsterwald. Bird’s career includes Oberlin, Ohio State, Alabama programs, and a 300 page teacher manual.
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O. C. Bird
Ohio University
Athens
Bird
E. B. Bryan
Mr. Bird
School of Physical Education
Oberlin
Altho
Finsterwald
Minneapolis
South High School
Ohio State University
L. W. St. John
Ohio State
J. W. Wilce
Wilce
St. John
Dr. Nichols
Alabama
Department of Education
Thor Olson
Miss Campson
Chautauqua
New York
Bryan
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