Eight Survivors In Great Tennis Battle After Friday's Play
Forest Hills N Y August 22 Eight players remained in the running for the 1919 national singles title after a day of top level tennis. William M Johnston SF defeated Gerald Patterson 8-2 3-6 6-4 4-6 7-5 in five sets to advance while Norman E Brookes outlasted Charles Garland 6-1 6-2 6-5 stretches. Ichiya Kumagae fell to William Tilden Jr. 6-4 6-1 1-6 1-6 6-2. Nor ris Williams beat FR W Thomas 4-6 6-4 6-0 7-5 and Maurice McLoughlin beat Percy Ignas 6-2 6-3.
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Forest Hills
Clays
Norman E. Brookes
Gerald la Patterson
William M. Johnston
San Francisco
Johnston
Charles S Garland
Pittsburg
Brookes
Sido
Ichiya Kumagae
William T. Tilden
Philadelphia
Norris Willams, II
Boston
FR. W. Thomas
Australia
Richards
Wills Davis
Vaurice TK. McLoughlin
Los Angeles
Percy I. Ignas
RochvyiNe Center
Lindley Murray
Niagara Falls
Conrad RB. Doyle
Washington
Wallace F. Johnson
N. W. Niles
Beaton
Walter Merrill Hall
War Antal DukeM of the condition in 1919
A fragment notes a reference to war Antal DukeM dated 1919 and comments on a medical or situational condition. The readable text provides limited context on the event or person.
Miller Promises Big Boxing Card Tonight at Miller's Place
Eight bouts headline a Saturday night show at Miller's Place starting at 8:30. Kid Lucas faces Benny Ray in a six round main, with Kid Yarborough meeting Young Gladstone in a six round bout. Domb vs K O Young and Dewey Harbin vs Scrappy Smith are four round clashes. Promoters tout strong workouts and Elimination stakes as Lucas, Ray, Yarborough, and Gladstone seek bragging rights and potential matches with Karst, Budd, and Denham. Ray, an Atlanta native recently discharged from the navy, returns to local rings for his first appearance since service. Admission remains one dollar for all seats.
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Kid Lucas
Benny Ray
Kid Yarborough
Young Gladstone
Domb
K. 0
Young
Dewey Harbin
Scrappy Smith
Miller
Kid Karst
Budd
Jack Denham
Ray
Karst
Atlanta
Helia
New Orleans
Kia Yarborough
Navy
Eddie Burns
Gladstone
Two Clever Performers Shine in National Tennis Tourney
Two nimble players dominated the national tennis tourney, delivering sharp serves and deft court craft. They outplayed rivals with quick returns, wristy finesse, and steady nerves, advancing deep and signaling a bright era for American tennis.
Local baseball double header sets start times this Saturday
The first game begins at 2 PM with 80 points cited, aiming to clear town by 6 40 PM. The Urial game follows. Hoone and Suggs are expected to pitch for the locals while Red Torkelson and Hub Perdue oppose the New Orleans crowd. Both teams will travel together on the same train to Mobile.
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Hoone
Suggs
Red Torkelson
Hub Perdue
Brant
New Orleans
Pelz
Frankmen
Mobile
Doughboy Champ Presses Claim Over Heavyweight Title
Bob Martin of Aeron Ohio, fresh from France, declares he will press his claim to the heavyweight championship against Jack Dempsey. Martin, 31, 200 pounds, won the interallied army title and knocked out Coughlin in 60 minutes. Pershing praised him. 30,000 doughboys witnessed his France bouts. Dempsey to be challenged. Willard cited as not fighting for the crown.
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Jack Dempsey
Bob Martin
Aeron
Ohio
France
Ohio National Guard
Coughlin
Abetralla
Martin
Dempsey
Jess Willard
Willard
Martin Io
Australia
Pershing
Gladiator
Demp- Boys
Great Britain
Akron
Jack
Cleveland
Chaotic Train Timetable Parody Prompts Passenger Mayhem
Offbeat public notice mocks railroad practices with jokes about broken tracks vague schedules and absurd rules. It lampoons timetable errors baggage limits and silly admonitions while hinting at government control of the railroad.
Stance in Golf: The Move Toward a Square Position
The article discusses stance in golf, contrasting open and square positions, and argues for a consistent, near square stance for long shots. It shares a golfer's trial of many stances, noting the pivot and balance depend on comfort while keeping feet on a stable line.
Beans and Bingles Close Season With Wild Poncey Outing
A chaotic final innings at Poncey Park features Polar Bear Johnson, Tom Sheehan, and Sammy May er in a rough game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Damian scores on a fast dash, Torkelson bats for Agnew, and Benny Kauff’s future looks bright as Kopp shines with a leaping catch and Daniels missteps on the base path.
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Hatcher
Polar Bear Johnson
Tom Sheehan
New Orleans
Tom
Poncey
Sullivan
Gilbert
Mister de Berry
Damian
Sammy
Tom Sas
Sheehan
Johnson
Torkelson
Agnew
Sammy Mayer
Charley Brank
Gammy
Man Kopp
Benny Kauff
Ron Daniels
Pelicans
Daniels
Griffin
Ennis Entries To Close Today For City Championship Tennis
Last day to enter the city championship tennis tourney set for next week at Piedmont park with singles and doubles for men and possibly women. Entries accepted at Parks-Chambers-Hardwick and W H Person Sporting Goods, cups donated by Lowry National Bank to be the trophies. Special courts reserved at Piedmont park under General Manager W J Gillespie.
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Piedmont Park
Barries
Sporting Goods
Parks-Chambers-Hardwick Company
W. H Peron Sporting Goods Company
North Bro. Street
Lowry National Bank
Parka
W. J. Gillespie
Mignola Secures Ninth Straight Victory at Readville
At Readville track the horse Mignola won the Presidents Stake marking his ninth consecutive win this year. The Grand Circuit event featured pacers and trotters with multiple entries including Dudette and Miss Morris, while other races highlighted Prince Pepper and La Principston in class divisions.
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Mignola
Readville
Memphis
Boston
Gu Princeston
Mabel Trask
Cox Stable
Readville Track
President Stake
Futurity
Dudette
Frank G Jones
Tenn
Tao
Geers
Miss Morris
Hesulta
Htawah
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Cox
Don de Lopex
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Frank Watts
Atria
Barbara Lee
Heglar
Anna Maloney
St. Frasquin
la Princston
San Francisco
Ita
Horan
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