Century of sprinting stars gathered at Harvard for Olympic trials
Cambridge July 6 America's fleetest runners and best field athletes gathered at Soldier Field and Harvard stadium for final Olympic trials. About 300 competitors vie for 64 team slots with events including sprints, distance runs, hurdles, jumps, and throws. Weather and form will decide who sails from New York on the President Roosevelt to Amsterdam.
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Lightweight title bout postponed by rain in Brooklyn
The Tod Morgan Eddie Cannonball Martin junior lightweight title bout scheduled for July 4 at Ebbetts Field, Brooklyn, was postponed again due to rain and will be held next Wednesday. Morgan weighed 129 1 4 pounds and Martin 129 1 2 pounds.
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Champion Tunney forgoes headgear amid ear injury
Gene Tunney has a badly bruised and swollen left ear from refusing headgear during training. He ordered a special headpiece with an aluminum cap to protect the ear as he continues workouts, with weather prompting alternating roadwork and boxing days.
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Sid Terris Returns in One Round Comeback Bout at Coney Island
Seebert New York July 6 Sid Terris a New York Jewish lightweight meets Ray Miller of Chicago in the opening bout of Terris comeback campaign at Coney Island stadium tonight. Terris is a 2 to 1 favorite.
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Eng lish official scorekeeper and golf tales from a past Open
Regular English lord acted as official scorekeeper at the national open championship. Joe Turnesa shouted at him to remove a pin from the cup. Chick Evans keeps a lucky gray shimmy hat. Johnny Farrell recalls an iron hat moment and belt mishap. Managerial shifts swirl in baseball. Moriarty linked to Cleveland, Harris eyes Detroit. Washington players joke about nine wins and one loss.
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Shields of Olympis Contenders From USA Await Victors
Cambridge faces final tryouts as Harvard stadium hosts hundreds of track stars. Fewer than 100 will be chosen to represent the United States at the IX Olympiad with only the top four in each event likely to qualify for the S S President Roosevelt voyage to Amsterdam. Lloyd Hahn emerges as the strongest middle distance hope after an American record in the 800 metres at New York trials.
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World record set in outboard race at annual regatta
J T Herbst of Wilmington N C drove his Baby Rubber to a world record and U S championship in the final heat of the Class B outboard race at the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association regatta in St Louis Missouri The boat averaged over 30 mph for 2 12 miles in 4 59 15 The Rising Sun Ind entry Pal driven by Russell Dowers won the Webb trophy in a 15 mile heat for hydroplanes Miss Houston and Miss Fern Creek No 1 followed in the 725 class heat S M Sellman won the 725 class hydroplane race time 12 84 15 Clifford Stepleton Dayton Oh took the 151 class hydroplane 10 mile race with 14 45 seconds and Miss Danville and Miss Quincy placed third
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Looming Olympic Trials at Cambridge Track Meet
The A A U faces a temperamental star but needs him for Amsterdam. Many athletes push to make the team in a fiercely competitive field likely to yield new records. Harvard stadium’s fast track hinges on weather, as a heavy downpour could dampen ambitions at the Intercollegiate meet.
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Promoter Pyle Starts European Sporting Carnivals Tour
Charles C. Pyle sails at midnight aboard the La France for Europe to organize four weeks of carnivals in Paris Berlin and London. He plans marathons and dance derbies as part of the events.
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Tax Notice The County Treasurer Will Be At
Tax notice states the county treasurer will be present at a designated location to discuss and process tax matters. The notice outlines scheduling details, eligibility, and required documents for property tax payments and inquiries.
Ohio State Wrestler Seeks Olympic Laurels Defense
In Grand Rapids on July 6 UP reports heavyweight contender Harry D. Steel of Ohio State defending Olympic champion appears capable of guarding his title after a decisive points win over Barney Ostopowicz of Grand Rapids. Semi finals were set for later that day as western and midwestern wrestlers led the charge.
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Decathlon Winners To Represent U S At Amsterdam
Four athletes earned Olympic berths after the United States decathlon trials in Philadelphia. Kenneth Doherty of the Cadillac A C Detroit led with 7600.52 points, followed by James Stewart of Los Angeles A C, Bernard Berl inger of the University of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Churchill of the University of Oklahoma.
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French Tennis Men Hold Spotlight in Wimbledon Tourney
Rene La Coste and Henri Cochet led France in the all England championships at Wimbledon. Cochet aimed to solidify his claim as the greatest living player after last year’s final, while La Coste faced a tougher path following five sets with Til den. Saturday finals planned for several events, weather permitting, with American hopes in doubt due to illness.
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New Athletes Pitch Shuts Out Red Sox 5 0
Yesterday's hero George Earnshaw, new to the Athletics from the International League, notched his first win in six starts with a three hit shutout of the Boston Red Sox, 5 to 0. Rain postponed other games in New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Boston and National League contests.
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Thursday's Results in American Association Featured Minneapolis at St Paul
Minneapolis beat St. Paul 4 to 3 in the only game on Thursday schedule. The result caps limited fixtures in the American Association.
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National League Games Rain Out and Wet Grounds
National League schedule shows New York at Pittsburgh postponed by rain and Philadelphia at Boston with wet grounds. Only games scheduled are these two fixtures.
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Phillies fall to Boston in lone MLB game
In the only game on the slate, Boston edged Philadelphia 6 to 5. The day’s schedule also lists Columbus at Minneapolis and other matchups including Toledo at St Paul, Indianapolis at Kansas City, and Brooklyn at Chicago.
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Stars Day Recap From Yesterday
Ty Cobb hit one single in three at bats. Tris Speaker did not play. Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Rogers Hornsby Paul Waner Harry Heilmann and Frankie Frisch were idle.
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Bartlett Shooters Lead Washington County Horseshoe Tourney
Bartlett dominated the Washington county horseshoe pitching championship at the Fairgrounds during the Legion Fourth of July event. Charles Shaner won first with 7-0, Charles Williams claimed second after a playoff, Clyde Vincent finished fourth, and Duane Rudolph also tied for fourth before Vincent prevailed. William Phillips of Macksburg placed third.
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Home Run Totals Highlight Club League Leaders
In a brief sports update the Home Run Club notes season totals with emphasis on standout performances. The summary cites league totals and individual achievements as the season progresses.
Rest Horses Meet Chicago Lincoln Handicap at Lincoln Field
The best 3 year olds clash in Chicago for a $25 000 Lincoln handicap at Lincoln Field track Saturday over a mile and a quarter. Entries include Kiev with Earl Sande Misstep Toro and Sunbeam.
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