1927 Tennis Championship: Tilden and Johnston Shine
Philadelphia reports on the national tennis championship with William Tilden defeating Zenzo Shimadzu and William M. Johnston dominating Manuel Alonzo. Patterson and Richards also impress as semi final stakes rise and fans predict potential all American final.
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Davis J. Walsh
Philadelphia
William T. Tilden
Zenzo Shimindzu
United States
Tilden
William M. Johnston
Manuel Alonzo
Spain
Johnston
Gerald Patterson
Australia
Patterson
Dick Williams
Nelsonville Prepares A Strong Local Football Team
Nelsonville plans a robust 11 for this fall with seven home or away games on the schedule. Captain Bill Silcott leads a larger squad of about 22 as last year’s players return and new recruits raise competition. The schedule includes games against Lancaster, Wellston Eagles, Williamsport Bull Dogs, East Side A C Columbus, Ashville A C, Newark Pastimers, Mann’s Billiards, and Ironton Tanks with an open date on Nov 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Bill” Silcott
Howard Lowery
John Brown
George Butts
Treaser
Lancaster
Wellston Eagles
Wells
Williamsport Bull Dogs
Williamsport
Pennant Race Stands Largely Unchanged Today
Baseball standings show the Yankees ahead by a game and a half over the Browns while the Giants lead the Pirates by five games. The Yankees prepare for a crucial three game series in St. Louis as Browns chase the gap. Giants and Pirates race remains tight with upcoming matchups likely decisive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanks
Browns
Giants
Pirates
St. Louis
Mound City
New York
Thorns
Yesterday's Major League Home Run Leaders
Summary of yesterday's MLB homers with players from American and National leagues. Notable names include Ruth of the Yankees Burns of the Red Sox McInnis of the Indians Williams of Philadelphia Ainsmith of St. Louis Daubert of Cincinnati and league totals for American and National with team tallies and percentages.
Plans Approved for Ohio U Men’s Gymnasium
Plans for a new 250000 dollar men’s gymnasium at Ohio University have been approved. Bids will be advertised, construction may start before Christmas, and a large facility with a 121 by 102 foot gym and extensive athletic offices is planned on President Street facing Science Hall.
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Ohio University
President Street
Frank L. Packard
Columbus
St. Louis
Cobb
Detroit
Cleveland
Heilmann
Schang
New York
Major Leagues Leading Hitters Mentioned In Transcript
The record lists top batting figures with Hornsby St. Louis at .387, Tierney Pittsburgh .376, Grimes Chicago .393, Bigbee Pittsburgh .351, Miller Chicago .0849. The text then shifts to descriptions of school gym and trophy room arrangements and future use by the School of Physical Education, detailing floor plans and office spaces.
Yesterday's Baseball Scores and Today Schedule
Yesterday's results show Indianapolis 9 Columbus 1 and Milwaukee 13 Minneapolis 4 in games. Other matchups include New York 4 Chicago 1 and St Louis 5 Boston 3. Today, American Association games feature Kansasity at St Paul and Milwaukee at Minneapolis. American League games pair Boston with St Louis and New York with Chicago.
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Indianapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Toledo
Kansas City
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
American Association
Kansasity
Filipino Flyweight Champ Villa Stops Buff at Ebbetts Field
Pancho Villa won the American flyweight title by stopping Johnny Buff in the eleventh round of a 15 round bout at Ebbetts Field New York. Villa became the first Filipino to hold the American title after a ferocious, one sided performance chasing Buff around the ring. Buff, former double titleholder, endured a hard fought contest before succumbing as the toll of the bout took its effect.
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New York
Pancho” Villa
Johnny Buff
Jersey City
Ebbets Field
Buff
Joe Lynch
Villa
Ranch Lands Win Class Two At Atlantic City Shoot
Atlantic City N J September 15 marksmen anticipate more high scores as the grand American shoot continues and class championships are decided. In class two H E Dickerman Cleveland leads with 181 and F M Edwards Columbus 184 while other top scorers include H A Galt Akron 182 and F Koch Brooksville 185 among many regional competitors.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Phil Miller
Dallas
Tex
J. C. Marcus
Gloucester
Mass
C. B. W. Chapman
Clarksburg
W. Va
H. L. Thompson
Savannah
P. C. Fletcher
Richmond
Ohio
A. E. Kroehle
Cleveland Heights
C. A. Young
Springfield
C. A. Bogert
Sandusky
B. R. Barder
Akron
O. F. Deal
Canton
J. H. Ferry
Lima
Fred Harlow
Newark
E. Haak
M. S. Hootman
Hicksville
Homer Kerr
Gallipolis
H. E. Dickerman
Cleveland
F. M. Edwards
Columbus
H. A. Galt
F. ©. Koch
Brooksville
W. F. Lammers
Danbury
Ward Miller
F. X. ‘Rauch
Athens
W. Shattuck
Coal Grove
Fred W. Ince
J. van Cisco
Youngstown
Ohio State Opens Football Season With Preliminary Workouts
About 50 candidates will begin practice on Ohio Field as the season starts under coach Wilce and his assistants. This initial workout marks the kickoff of the year for the Buckeyes.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Ohio Field
Wilce
Evolution of Football Rules Sparks Debate on Try for a Point
Billy Evans notes minor rule tweaks with little impact on play except for the new try-for-a-point option. Coaches divide over its thrill value while observers watch early games for signs of its effectiveness. The rule allows a touchdown team to attempt a point from any spot five yards or more from goal, via placement, drop kick, run, or pass, with movement restrictions on shift plays.
Baseball matchups on slate across leagues
National League games featured Pittsburg at Boston, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Philadelphia, with Philadelphia visiting Detroit and Washington at Cleveland, plus Detroit hosting Philadelphia in one pairing.
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
National League
Pittsburg
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Baseball Recap: Ruth, Bush Lead White Sox Rout
Baseball wrap shows Babe Ruth homering for his 32nd of the season and Bullet Joe Bush earning his 24th win as the Yankees maintain a game and a half lead. Giants win 7 6 in a bizarre five pitcher effort. Pirates blank Braves 8 0. Indians top Senators 4 3. Tigers beat Athletics 5 2. Reds topple Dodgers 7 3. Cardinals sweep Phillies 9 4. Cy Williams adds his 24th homer as Stock goes 5 for 5.
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Babe Ruth
Joe” Bush
White Sox
Yanks
Ruth
Bush
Cardinals
Philies
Stock
Cy Williams
Russell Meredith Captains West Virginia Mountaineers
Russell Meredith, a tackle and captain, is in his fourth season with the West Virginia Mountaineers football team, shown in a team image. He continues to lead the squad as it competes this season.
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Russell Meredith
West Virginia University
Mountaineers
Reserve Starts Its Workout Case Soon
Western Reserve training under coach Fritz Holt began its first workout of the season this afternoon. Case will report for its initial practice on Monday and will conduct three sessions daily thereafter.
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Reserve
Case
Cleveland
Western Reserve
Fritz Holtcamp
Ohio State
Smyrna Fire Wipes Large City Section
Sept 15 report says a large section of Smyrna was wiped out by fire attributed to incendiaries. Looting occurred and refugees face increased suffering from the destruction of parts of the city.
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Smyrna
National Greyhound Meet Opens in Nevada Missouri
Nevada Missouri hosts the National Coursing Association greyhound meet starting September 15, running 14 days until October 16. About 150 greyhounds enter the Waterloo Cup, with 500 plus entries planned for the Futurity race. William Everson will judge, Milt Wilhoite will start the races, moving pictures will be shown worldwide.
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Nevada
United Sates
National Coursing Association
United States
Grose Dong
Vess Peoples
William Everson
Milt” Wilhoite
Emporia
Kansas
Acting Clerk of Courts Named for a Few Hours
T L Morgan clerk of the Athens county common pleas court was jailed after a judge ordered him confined for drunkenness. Deputy Sheriff McKinley opened the office and A B Wells served as acting clerk until Morgan’s release Friday morning. No formal charge was filed.
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T. L. Morgan
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Resignations Hit Boy's Industrial School Lancaster
Officials of the state welfare department were told of six family officers resigning at the Boy's Industrial School in Lancaster after Captain Hastings was dismissed as head. The item notes a historic tidbit about wrist watches being presented to Queen Elizabeth in 1571.
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Columbus
State Welfare Department
Boy’s Industrial School
Lancaster
Hastings
Reform Institution
Elizabeth
Timekeeping at The Watch Store Offer
A sales pitch notes watches bought at the store are correct by being adjusted for heat and cold and in all positions. All models offered at exceptional prices.
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Vincent Richards
Yonkers
Anderson
Richards
G Johnston
Billy Evans
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Gotham
Pirate
Columbia
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Baker Field
Harry Gehrig
Jerry Reilly
Charles
Neal
Burns
Mclnnis
Tease Sagueeee Weligetus
Lean
Listo Hy
Eddie
Tor. Fearune
Says Bunko
Mexico
Pancho Villa
Phillipinos
Eee
Boston Hee
Clu
Pet
Wannwe
Cincinnati Weene
Brooklyn Heenan
Pancho
Quinn
Red Sox
Braves
Babe Adams
McInnis
Homer
Indians
Senators
Pillette
Athletics
Tigers
Reds
Dodgers
Greyamund
Nevada, MO
Jacobs & Drake
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