McDonald Smith Sets Morning Course Record in Open
McDonald Smith of California shot a 69 in the morning round to set a new course record at the British Open in Trcon Scotland finishing the 54 holes with 222. Joe Kirkwood equalized with a 69 for a 220 total. Walter Hagen led favorites as the final day determined the champion with George Puncan and Johnny Farrell among others chasing.
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Robert E. Harlow
Trcon
Scotland
McDonald Smith
California
Paris
Smith
Californian
Walter Hagen
New York
Joe Kirkwood
George Puncan
Kirkwood
Hagen
Johnny Farrell
Quaker Ridge
N. Y
Arthur G. Havers
Jockey Singleton Remembers Old-Times Of Risky Rides
Omaha dispatch recalls John Singleton, veteran jockey with 1706 wins and 75 derbies, recounting fatal track accidents and notable riders like Sloan Thorpe Heatersoll Ganz and Frankie Robinson. He notes racing’s dangers persist despite safer tracks and reflects on the thrill and peril of the sport.
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Tod Sloan
Charlie Thorpe
Snapper’ Garrison
Singleton
Omaha
Charlie
St. Louis
Ganz
Mac Garner
Garner
Frankie Robinson
Fight Over Siki's Visit to America
Paris papers clash over Bat tling Siki's US trip with L Auto pledging a June 16 bout against Morelle while Echo des Sports backs a July 8 clash with Nilles.
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Siki
America
Paris
United States
J.auto
Echo Des Sports
L’auto
Morelle
Nilles
Last Night's Fights Feature Regional Winners
In Youngstown Alvie Miller defeated A Maxie Hullop in six rounds and Nid Shine beat Jimmy Jonason in six rounds. Joe Rehor topped Jack Selly over eight rounds. Bryan Downey won over Yommy Robson in Malden, Mass., in 12 rounds.
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Youngstown
Alvie Miller
Maxie Hullop
Akron
Nid Shine
Girard
Jimmy ‘Jonason
Joe Rehor
Cleveland
Jack ‘Selly
McKeesport
Bryan Downey
Columbus
Yommy Robson
Malden
Mass
Batting Leaders in Major Leagues Highlight Key Averages
The American League top bats include Heilmann of Detroit and Collins of Chicago with high averages, while Burns of Boston and Ruel of Washington show strong numbers. In the National League Wheat of Brooklyn and Hornsby of St. Louis lead in hitting, with Grimm and Bottomley close behind as major figures in the standings.
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Heilmann
Detroit
Collins
Chicago
Burns
Boston
Ruel
Washington
Jamieson
Cleveland
National League
Wheat
Brooklyn
Grimm
Pittsburg
Baseball Surprises Mark Early Major League Action
The Athletics under Connie Mack lead the two major leagues as Brooklyn’s Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox also rebound. Robinson rebuilds Brooklyn with patchwork infield and Wheat power while Gleason’s Sox overcome early missteps to show class and contend for the pennant.
Tommy By BOB DORMAN
Shelby Montana June 15 Tommy Gibbons defeats Battling Levinsky by newspaper decision to claim the light heavyweight title. Levinsky weighed 176 pounds while Gibbons weighed 161 pounds. St. Paul fans present gift a wrist watch inscribed Tommy Gibbons light heavyweight champion. Gibbons discusses Carpentier and former rival Mike. He notes past attempts to emulate Mike’s style and the lack of momentum behind his punches.
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Mont
Battling Levinsky
Minnesota
Gibbons
Tommy
Kane
Dan Morgan
Levinsky
Morgan
St. Paul
Tommy Gibbons
Georges Carpentier
Mike
M Iike
Boxers Mike and Tommy Levinsky in Wartime Years
The text recounts Mike and Tommy Levinsky touring the West after a Levinsky bout, then entering military service as boxing instructors. Tommy trains at Camp Meade Maryland and Camp Gordon Georgia, considered for a first lieutenant before armistice led to resignation. He later coaches at Princeton, fought in Calgary Seattle Milwaukie and Milwaukie matches, and recalls a fan's taunt during a tough bout that helped him finish.
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Mike
Levinsky
Tommy
West
Camp Meade
Camp Gordon
Princeton
Ck King
Calgary
Mick
Seattle
Jimmy Darcey
Roy McCormick
Milwaukie
Ore
Gibbons
Kane
Darkie
Tit
Yesterday's Home Run Hitters in Baseball Legends
A fragmentary baseball standings item lists players like Hornsby St. Louis and Heilmann Detroit with counts. It compares National and American totals showing 197 for the National League and 134 for the American League.
Charleston Lawmakers Leave City After Sine Die Adjournment
Practically all legislators departed Charleston for home following sine die adjournment late yesterday afternoon ending the session.
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Charleston
W. Va
Hustle Builds Athletics Star Matthews For 1923
Philadelphia Athletics of 1923 owe their early season surge to Wid Matthews a first year major leaguer with a weak arm who earned a regular center field spot through hustle. Manager Connie Mack praised Matthews and spread the effort to the entire club fueling a hustling season attitude. The piece notes also the Republic of Czechoslovakia now controls three fourths of the former Austro Hungarian industrial area.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Athletics
Wid Matthews
Mack
Matthews
Philadel
Athletics
Tilly Walker
Athltics
Republic of
Czechoslovakia
Pirates drop Ferry and Hofman in June 1913 shakeup
Ten years ago on June 15 1913 manager Fred Clarke of the Pirates released pitcher Ferry to Columbus in the American Association and outfielder Hofman to Kansas City.
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Fred Clarke
Pirates
Ferry
Hofman
Columbus
Kansas City
Baseball recap: Browns edge Yankees in tight contest
Waite Hoyt faltered as Collins nabbed him on a homer, Gerber drove in two with a single, and the St Louis Browns beat the Yankees three to one. Athletics nipped Cleveland four to three as Holloway and Hellmann fueled the win. Detroit topped Boston 4-2 with Holloway pitching and Hellmann’s homer. Washington erred four times while stealing six as the White Sox downed the Senators seven to five. Cincinnati Reds beat the Giants in the ninth on Pinelli’s double for a 5– score.
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Waite Hoyt
Collins
Gerber
Stouis Browns
Yanks
Holloway
Hellmann
Detroit
Boston Red Sox
Washington
White Sox
Senators
Fice
Pirates stumble as Phillies touch Meadows in 2 1 victory
The Pirates fail to gain in the pennant race as Philadelphia bats pelt Meadows and take a 2 1 win. Brooklyn mounts a six run ninth inning rally but falls short against Chicago, while St Louis uses 18 players in a 6 4 Braves win.
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Brooklyn
Chicago
St. Louis Cardinals
Braves
Umpire Corrects Foul Call After Ball Turns Fair
An umpire mistakenly calls a ground ball foul near first base and suspends play as runners advance. Once the ball rolls into fair territory and possession is clear, he should have waited for the ball to come to rest, but the ruling remains foul to preserve fairness to the batter.
Unusual Golf Scramble Causes Sweater Ball Dilemma
In a golf round a player drives from a bunker and the ball rebounds into his sweater pocket. He may remove the ball and drop it with a one stroke penalty. A second situation has a foursome waiting while two players lose and later find their balls. They signal to play through and must wait for the foursome to pass before playing on.
Tracey Installed Promoter for Dempsey Gibbons Fight
Great Falls broker Dan Tracy was named promoter of the Dempsey Gibbons bout at Shelby Montana on July 4 replacing Lou Molumby and Shelby Mayor Jim Johnson amid a cash shortfall and promoter disputes. Jack Kearns pledged support after initial resistance. local bankers underwrite the event to preserve Montana's face.
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ED W. Smith
I. N
Great Falls
Mont
Dan Tracy
Dempsey. Gibbons
Shelby
Lou Molumby
American Legion
Jim Johnson
Tracey
Jack Kearns
Dempsy
Tracy
George H. Stanton
Pre Dent
Stanton Savings Trust Co
Shirley
Lee Ford
Great Falls National Bank
J. W. Spears
Johnson
Montan
Kearns
Cutshaw Proves Critics Wrong as Tigers Leader
Detroit veteran George Cutshaw known as Old Ironsides steers the Tigers in tight moments. Though doubted after joining from Pittsburgh in 1922, he remains a top asset, directing infield defense and guiding the Cobb machine toward the pennant.
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Detroit
Old Ironsides
George Cutshaw
Detroit Tigers
Cuttie
Cutshaw
Tigers
Pittsburg Pirates
Wiseacres
Derrill Pratt
Cobb
Tronsides
Keystone second basemen lose magic of old time pairs
The article laments the fading glory of classic keystone combos and notes only two modern duos match the past era. It praises Jimmy Dykes with Chick Galloway for the Athletics and Frankie Frisch with Dave Bancroft for the Giants as the top pairings this season while citing other notable duos and calling for explanations.
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Yesteryear
Ferris
Parent
Collins
Barry
Evers
Tinker
Ritchie
Wagner
Schaefer
O'Leary
Bridwell
Doyle
Jimmy Dykes
Chick” Galloway
Athletics
Giants
Frankie Frisch
Dave Bancroft
McManus
Gerber
Browns
Collins and Johnson
White Sox
Peckinpaugh and
Harris
Nationals
Mac and Mack
Keystone
Blanton Trophy Match Opens Sunday at Athens Country Club
Qualifying rounds for the Blanton Trophy will begin Sunday on the Athens Country Club course. About ten players will seek a spot in the match play phase, marking the event's second year of renewal in the area.
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Athens
Sentay
Siztetn
Lmnateh
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