French Woman Tennis Champion Sees Wimbledon Hope
London July 1 1924 The Wimbledon men s singles title appears open with Jean Washer the Belgian champion among hopefuls. Washer defeated Norman Brookes but fell to La Coste in a swift exchange of serves while a mixed doubles match drew laughter as Elizabeth Ryan played the "man" role opposite Randolph Lycett.
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Mlle
Suzanne Lenglen
I. N
London
Aamerica
Jean Washer
Washer
Norman E. Brookes
la Coste
Twilight League opens with Foster tosses first pitch
Twilight Leaguers begin play at 6 p m Tuesday with Congressman J M Foster throwing the opening pitch after brief remarks. Athens Giants face Knights of Pythias in the first game as eight teams enter the league. Plumbers meet McBees Wednesday and Hewitt Bodens clash with Graysons Thursday. Post Office versus Coca Colas game to be announced.
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Municipal Diamond
J. M. Foster
Athens Giants
Knights of Pythias
Wadfier
Plumbers
McBees
Hewitt-Boden
Graysons
Post Office
Coca-Colas
Chick” Rockhill
Ohio Teams In Action ca leago summary
A fragmented game summary notes Ohio teams in action. Mentions Cincinnati and key players Grimes Burns Critz Bohne Grigsby Roush Heathcote and Caveney Bohne Bressler al ge and Heathcote. Luque Aldridge and Mays are listed as pitchers with Mays credited with the win over 8 innings.
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Leago
Cinnati
Grimes
Burns
Critz
Bohne
Grigsby
Roush
Heathcote
es—cCritz
Caveney
Bressler
Balis
Ore Alge
Luque
Aldridge
Hite
Lue
Mays
REDS
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Pinelli
Wingo
Lee
Chicago
Glatz
Bol
Cher
Grant’m
Berg
Weeses Grigsby
Theote
Ette
Aia Holen
Innat
Mush
Falker
Acceuss
Ecoveeer
Sandberg
Winnig
Festive Woof Roils Golf Tournaments Says Old Rules Backslide
A humorous look at a Shackamaxon New Jersey event where players abandon etiquette and spectators cheer chaos. The piece notes the wild woof tactic in handicapping, allowing a player to unleash a loud shriek on chosen holes and especially on the putting green, disrupting opponents.
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Shackamaxon Club
Westfield
N. J
Millsaps
Smith Brothers
Baseball Scores From American and National Leagues
Baseball results list scores from American Association and National League games. Louisville and Columbus, Minneapolis and Kansas City, Milwaukee and St Paul, Toledo and Indianapolis all reported results. In the National League Cincinnati beat Chicago and Boston defeated Philadelphia with New York thriving over Brooklyn while St Louis beat Pittsburgh. American League shows New York over Philadelphia and Washington over Boston with Chicago defeating Detroit. St Louis vs Cleveland delayed by rain.
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American Association
Tub
Louisville
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Clevelan D . Ee
Columbus
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Toledo
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
St. Louis-Cleveland
Cleveland
City matchups in early NBA divisional schedule
The schedule lists Columbus at Louisville, Toledo at Indianapolis, Milwaukee at Minneapolis, Kansas City at St Paul, Cincinnati at Chicago, Pittsburg at St Louis, Brooklyn at New York, Philadelphia at Boston, St Louis at Cleveland, Chicago at Detroit, Boston at Washington, and New York at Philadelphia.
Toledo Boxers Score At Local Show in Short Fights
Kayo Jeakle of Toledo defeated Ted Marchant of England in a decisive twelve round bout. Frankie Bob of Dayton and Tony Pica of Toledo drew after three rounds. Mike O’Dewi of Columbus was stopped in eight by Eddie Brant of Dayton in a bantamweight bout. Jack Kirk of Columbus routed Lee Bles, a Cuban wrestler, in six fast rounds.
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Kayo Jeakle
Toledo
Ted Marchant
England
Frankie Bob
Dayton
Tony’ Pica
Mike O'Dewi
Columbus
Eddie Brant Dayton
Jack Kirk
Welteright
Leebles
Tagging the Bases in a Sloppy Baseball Roundup
The summary compiles scattered scores and player mentions as teams like the Senators, Red Sox, Tigers, White Sox, Yankees, Athletics, Giants, Dodgers, Cubs, Reds, Cardinals, Pirates, Phillies, and Braves appear in a fractured recount. Key outcomes include ties and leads in pennant race context with vague scores and misrendered names.
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Senators
Red Sox
Tigers
White Sox
Yankees
Athletics
Washington
Giants
Dodgers
Cubs
Reds
Benny Leonard Eyes Welter Champion Mickey Walker
New York July 1 Benny Leonard renowned ring dresser defeats two world champions and eyes Mickey Walker of the welters this summer. Walker beat Lew Tendler and Jack Britton in title bouts showing finish and class while Leonard may face a tougher test than his earlier feats in a no decision contest.
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New York
Benny Leonard
Freddie Welsh
Johnny Kilbane
Leonard
Mickey Walker
Walker
Lew Tendler
Pride of
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Sellom
Tendler
Britton
Jack Britton
Ty Cobb Predicts Tigers or Indians to Win
Detroit manager Ty Cobb believes the Yankees are out of contention this season. He forecasts either the Detroit Tigers or the Cleveland Indians capturing the pennant and ending New York’s hopes.
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Ty Cobb
Detroit
Yankees
Tigers
Indians
Farrell Hampered in British Open by Boils on Hands
Johnny Farrell failed to challenge the British Open champion as boils on his hands prevented a proper grip on the golf club. The affliction substantially hindered his ability to swing and compete.
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Johnny Farrell
Farrell
Swimmer Dies After Neck Injury In Creek Incident
Pearl Miller a 28 year old Oak Hill resident died in a hospital hours after diving into Raccoon Creek at Gallipolis. Miller struck another bather causing a broken neck. He was married.
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Gallipolis
Pearl Miller
Oak Hill
Ill man ends life in Newark shooting
Ralph T. Davis, 43, a Newark businessman, shot himself today after a period of ill health. He leaves a widow, two children, his parents, and several brothers and sisters.
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Newark
Ralph Tf. Davis
Texas League club business manager starts season with $6.30 assets
Beaumont manager Bob Tarleton faced a $6.30 bank balance and $12 000 in notes at the season start. He traveled to Chicago for deals with the Cubs and White Sox, trading players for cash and others, to cover debts and fund operations. He returned with funds and a stronger team.
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Beaumont
Galveston
Dallas
Fort Worth
Bob Tarleton
The
Diamond
Beau
Tarleton
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Turgeon
Cubs
White Sox
Black
Baseball Hit Totals by Players from Lineup Totals
National League and American totals headline a list of players with home run counts. Ruth leads with 119 for New York, Hooper 15 for Chicago, Simmons 15 for Philadelphia, Hornsby 1 for St Louis, and Stengel 18 for Boston among others totaling 205 for National and 173 for American.
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Ruth
New York
Hooper
Chicago
Simmons Phila
Hoffman
Fournier
Brooklyn
Hornsby
St. Louis
Stengel
Boston
Padgett
National
American
Chinese Wonder Defeats Bud Taylor in Bantam Bout
The article portrays Bud Taylor of Indiana as chinless and compares him to the comic figure Andy Gump after a sharp blow, labeling him a lightweight in the prize ring.
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Bud Taylor
Taylor
Andy Gump
Kid Sullivan Faces Tough Path to Lightweight Title
New York July 1 Kid Sullivan the newly crowned world's junior lightweight champ has eight years pro experience and a history of tough fights. Paddy Roach plans a $4000 side bet with Dundee for a featherweight title match and believes Sullivan can also win that belt.
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New York
Kid Sullivan
Paddy Roach
Sullivan
Dundee
Paddy
Johnny
Gowanus
Brooklyn
Steve Tricamo
St. Paul's
St. Stephen's
Lince
Red Nolan
New Orleans
American boxing team aids in Olympic blood transfusion
Patsy Buffalo of Yonkers in serious condition at an American hospital after stomach bleeding. Doctors say a transfusion is needed and would weaken him too much to compete. Other team members volunteered to donate, with the operation planned for tomorrow. Flyweights Sarron of Birmingham and Fee of San Francisco trained hard, each earning honors. Final elimination bouts scheduled for tomorrow with French guests.
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Paris
Patsy Buffalo
Yonkers
Sarron
Birmingham
Fee
San Francisco
Leading Hitters Highlight Baseball Standouts
A snapshot of top batting averages across leagues features Hornsby of St. Louis at .389, Wheat of Brooklyn at .384, Kelly of New York at .861, Snyder of New York at .860, and Cuyler of Pittsburgh at .867. In the American League Archdeacon of Chicago leads at .378 with Jamieson of Cleveland at .863, Cobb of Detroit at .851, Ruth of New York at .852, and Mark of Chicago at .?
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Hornsby
St. Louis
lWheat
Brooklyn
lKelly
New York
Snyder
Cuyler
Pittsbwer
Archdeacon
Chicago
Jamieson
Cleveland
Cobb
Detroit
Ruth
Osscoeses
Mark
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Kilbane
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Wire
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Porer
Diszevey
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Belvedere
Consolidated Cigar Corporation
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Pate
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Sefalup
Spike Webb
Jerry
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