Tennis Championship Contenders Named in London Field
London reports list a wide international lineup for the tennis singles event. Notable entrants include Alonzo, Williams, Kingscote, Borotra, Brugnon, Raymond, and Washburn with analysts predicting varied chances across quarters and favoring an American winner this year.
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William Johnstons
J.asher
Belgium
J. Fibert
R. Lycett
England
R. LaCoste
France
Manuel Alon
Spain
S. Oakansoto
Japan
F. T. Hunter
United States
Alonzo
M. Fukuda
M. Zacob
India
A. F. Kingscote
R. X. Williams
Aerica
M. Mishu
Roumania
I. Richardson
South Africa
Washburn
H. Q. Mayes
F. R. L. Crawford
A. H. Fyzee
H. Timmer
Holland
L. Raymond
J. D. P. Wheatley
J. Brugnon
Brughan
Raymond
Johnston
Olympic officials seek change in scoring plan
At a June 24 meeting, American Olympic officials urged the Olympic federation to revise scoring. They propose counting only the permitted entries per event, four, and adjust Marathon Cross Country scoring to six places. Proposed scoring would be five points for first, three for second, two for third, and one for fourth.
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David J. Walsh
America
Olympic Federation
Kirkwood opts out of British Open amid publicity view
In Action Ohio, golfer Joe Kirkwood declares he will skip the British Open this month. He argues the cost and risk do not match his career goals as an entertainer, not just a competitor, noting the event’s limited chance of victory and the strong promotional value of his exhibition work.
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Joe Kirkwood
Kirkwood
Arthur Havers
Walter Hagen
Reds Hitting Hints From Hit by Instinct Warning
Cincinnati Reds slugger Hadie Roush says he does not study pitchers, he relies on instinct at the plate. He declares I just hit by instinct and relies on natural swing rather than scouting.
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Hadie Roush
Cincinnati Reds
Leading Hitters List From American Leagues and More
A compact ledger shows top hitters with team affiliations including St. Louis New York Brooklyn Chicago Cleveland Detroit and New York. Marked scores on performance range from the high 300s to the low 800s in this season listing.
Tagging the Bases
The Yankhees dropped from the lead with two losses to the Senators and rain denying Detroit a chance to move. The Senators moved within a jump of first, four points behind the Tigers and one behind the Yankees, while the Giants gained on the Cubs and the Dodgers idle. The Red Sox suffered a double defeat to the Athletics, 2–0 and 6–3, and the Indians won twice over the White Sox 4–3 and 4–1 to tie the Browns for fifth place.
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Indians
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Pirates Move Reds To Fifth In Split By Cooper Duel
The Pirates defeated the Reds 4 to 2 as Cooper outdueled Luque in a tense pitcher’s duel, lifting Pittsburgh into the first division.
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Cooper Outpitches Luque as Pirates Top Reds 4 2
In Cincinnati, June 24, Cooper out-pitched Luque and Pittsburgh defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4 to 2. Strong defense highlighted the game with nine putouts by Carey in center field. Line shows Moore, Carey, Cuyler, and Wright among others for Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Cincinnati Reds
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Abrhpoa Moore
Cuyler
Wright
Roush
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Moore
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Hargrave
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Balk
Mac Smith Card Shows 81 In Open Golf Round
Hoy Lake England June 24 MacDonald Smith of California posted a second round 81 in the British Open as experts predicted Hagen and Barnes faced qualification risks. Sarazen and Smith appeared safe as the field narrowed.
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Hoy Lake
England
MacDonald Smith
California
Walter Hagen
James Barnes
Gene Sarazen
Smith
Williams Beats McQuire in Wimbledon First Round
R Norris Williams of the United States defeated A E McQuire the Irish champion in the British lawn tennis championships first round this afternoon by scores of 6 1 6 4 6 2.
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R. Norris Williams
United States
A. E. McQuire
Baseball runner statuses and overrunning first base rules
The player who returns to first after advancing to second is retired by tag or by holding the ball on the base he is entitled to. A batter hit that falls safe and a runner staying on first may be put out at second, and no base hit is credited if a runner is forced out by the play. A runner may turn right or left after overrunning first but cannot attempt to advance and be put out.
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Oeschger Threatens Quit If Terms Not Met
OEFESHGER MAY QUIT NEW YORK June 23 Jon Oeschger the Giant pitcher who was released outright to Louisville as final payment on the Wayland Dean al said today he would quit baseball unless his terms are met. Oeschger recently replied to a telegram asking for the lowest terms but has not yet heard from the club. In the baseball game notes Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati mention errors and multiple players with hits and outs.
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New York
Jon Oeschger
Louisville
Wayland Dean
Oeschger
Osborne Faces Potential Disqualification Over High Jump Style
Boston reports that Harold Osborne's California high jump method risks disqualification at the Paris Olympiad. American officials deem the dive legal if the bar is not touched, while French authorities may ban the form. The issue looms as the U S dominates the event, with one past exception in 1906.
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Harold Osborne
University of Illinois
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Osborne
California
Atlantic
Boston
Paris
Coast
Athens
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Ireand
Rockhill to Talk About New Twilight League
Coach Chick Rockhill will address the Kiwanis Tuesday evening about the Twilight League aims and to spur local baseball support. The Grayson versus McBee curtain raiser is rescheduled for Wednesday at 6 pm with managers reportedly clashing over scheduling. Treasury funds allow improvements on the diamond.
Ringlings Buy Giants Rumor Sparks in Baseball Gossip
In a column style note the piece teases a deal where the Ringlings allegedly target the Giants while clashing with the Phillies. Mentions Walter Johnson and a Berlin gymnast with humorous asides and social quips about figures like Harry Greb Tex Rickard and an Ohio boy hunting worms.
Wry Quip Marks Dempsey Cup Presentation Coastward
Mr O Geofty quips on Dempsey receiving a loving cup by the coast noting the fighter’s habit of drinking from a saucer. The remark showcases a lighthearted sports moment from the event.
Helen Wills in England Uneasy Headline Contrast
A terse sports note suggests Helen Wills faced defeat in England while noting her enduring schoolgirl complexion as a light, humorous aside. The line reflects playful American sports journalism of the era.
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Helen Wills
England
Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues
In the American Association Columbus defeated Minneapolis 5 to 4 in 10 innings while Indianapolis beat Kansas City 5 to 3. Milwaukee-Louisville weather halted as rain fell. National League saw Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 2 and New York 12 Brooklyn 5 with Philadelphia 7 Boston 3 and 11 remaining in earlier play. American League results include Cleveland 4 Chicago 3 and 4 1 in split games, Philadelphia 2 Boston 0, Philadelphia 6 Boston 3, Washington 5 New York 3, and Washington 4 New York 2.
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Senators Hit .300 Team Batting for First Time
For the first time in league history the Washington bail club achieves a team batting average of .300.
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Washington Bail Club
Baseball Scoreboard National League Totals Incomplete
Partial score listing shows players Williams Schultz Couch Stengel Goslin and totals 176 158 with missing context. Names indicate Phillies Boston Washington players and a final tally for a league total.
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Phila
Schultz
Couch
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Wash
Remarkable golf shots shape legends on distant fairways
Joe Williams recalls how elite moments in golf gain fame beyond the moment and venue. He cites Gene Sarazen’s 68 at Skokie witnessed only by his caddy, Bobby Cruick’s infamously errant drive, and Cyril Walker’s bold iron approach at Oakland Hills that secured a title amid gale tides.
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Joe Williams
Gene Sarazen
Skokie
Bobby Cruick‘shank
Bobby Jones
Inwood
Oakland Hills
Cyril Walker
Open Championship Standings and Golf Shot Mastery
The article notes American League standings with Detroit and New York atop the chart as the season unfolds. It then describes Walter Hagen at the seventh green executing a ship shot with back spin in windy conditions, landing seven feet from the pin and saving par amid a spectator crowd focusing on other players.
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New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
Chicago
Walter Hagen
Hagen
Witching Jones
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Melhorn
Last Night's Fights Across Cities Include Wins and Draws
In New York Pat Moran of New Orleans defeated Jack Zivic of Pittsburgh in the third round. Newark saw Charley Weiner of Philadelphia beat Ad Stone of Patterson by decision in twelve. New Haven hosted Cuddy De Marco of Pittsburgh over Jack Bernstein of Yonkers in twelve. Boston featured Jack Sharkey of Roxbury defeating Floyd Johnson of Iowa in ten. Freeport had Jack Moccauliffe of Detroit win over Jack Townsend of Jersey City in nineteen. Martins Ferry saw Kid Carpenter of Pittsburgh beat Pats Gallagher of Pittsburgh in eight, Red MacConville of Martins Ferry drew with Steve O’Malley of Bellaire in four, Joe Shura of Pittsburgh beat Eddie Williams of Martins Ferry in four. In Columbus Johnny Horvath of Mansfield won a decision over Young Heaney of Pittsburgh in twelve. Mike O’Dowd of Columbus bantamweight won by decision over Kidnap of Detroit in eight. Dec Price of Mansfield drew six with Hank Fredericks of Ohio State. Wary Wade of Ohio State drew six with Young Simms of Nelsonville. Weiterweights.
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Jack Bernstein
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Boston
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Roxbury
Floyd Johnson
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Detroit
Jack Townsend
Jersey City
Martins Ferry
Kid Carpenter
Pats. Gallagher
Red MacConvillef
Martins Fery
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Bellaire
Joe Shura
Eddie Williams
Columbus
Johnny Horvath
Mansfield
Young Heaney
Mike O'Dowd
Kidnap
Dec Price
Hank Fredericks
Ohio State
Wary Wade
Young Simms
Nelsonville
Derby prelim winner tops Latonia feature in 1:50.8
Black Gold and three derby winner status led Latonia on June 23 as Chilhowee captured a $2000 purse in a one mile and an eighth Derby preliminary. Gibson ran second with Loré and Martin third as the high finish time clocked 1:50 and 4 fifths.
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Black Gold
Chilhowee
Gibson
Loré& Martin
GAMES TODAY IN BASEBALL AND BATTING LEAGUES
Teams schedule today include Minneapolis at Columbus St Paul at Toledo Kansas City at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Louisville in the American League and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati New York at Brooklyn Boston at Philadelphia Cleveland at Chicago Philadelphia at Boston Detroit at St Louis Washington at New York in the National League.
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Dayton Boxer Frankie Bobb Wins Ten-Round Bout
Dayton bantam Frankie Bobb defeats Patsy Johnson a former New York boxer in Martins Ferry Ohio last night in a ten round affair. Bobb lands nine knockdowns but lacks finishing power in a dominant performance.
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Dayton Bantam
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New York
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ChapterVII Well I thought Cal and Henry Potter d plan
Excerpt shows a continuation cue with dialect style as Cal and Henry Potter discuss a cream separator deal. The line hints at a plot or plan forming, reflecting a rustic community dialogue in a serialized chapter.
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