Golfers Preparing to Quit Europe In 1914 Invasion
By Chick Evans RIS May 30 The American golf invasion of 1914 ends this afternoon though Ouimet Lockwood and Weber remain for the open championship in June Topping also stays Travers sails June 10 Herreshoff and Fraser Hale sail within a week Our invasion not very successful apart from the French championship Yet Americans learned much enjoyed courteous reception in Great Britain and France DesChamps and Park credited for French success Ouimet Hale Weber Topping and others visit Chantilly and play a ten hole game with Maggie Tevte
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White-Wolgast Bout Plans Fall Through
Promoters from Gary Indiana failed to arrange a July 4 title bout between Charley White and Ad Wolgast as Wolgast is set to fight Joe Rivers in Vernon California. Instead Knockout Brown and Jack Dillon were slated to meet that day while Dillon’s acceptance was anticipated. Illinois University claims the state championship after a 9 to 4 victory over Maroons at Stagg Field.
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Charley White
Ad Wolgast
Gary
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Wolgast
Joe Rivers
Vernon
Cal
Brown
Jack Dillon
Dillon
Illinois
Tinois University
Hlllnois
Maroons
Stagg
Dankgton Tops Georgia At ATL League Ritter
Cordele outfielder Bankston leads Georgia State League hitters at .288 with several players above him. Americus first sacker Ellis is the league slugger with seven doubles one triple and four homers. Americus outfielder Brouthers tops steals with 17. Other batters above .200 include listed names and marks.
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Bankston
Chubby Murphy Faces Tax Court Over Asset Discrepancies
Chicago reports former Chicago National League owner Charles W. Murphy will be invited to explain an apparent discrepancy between his assessor schedule listing personal property at 6 850 and clippings quoting him as claiming a shoe string built a million dollar empire and selling stock in the club for over half a million.
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Charles W. Murphy
Resolute hailed by yachts and critics in brisk mix
A lively blend of yachting chatter and sport ethics fills the page. References to the Resolute’s design features and praise from writers accompany debates on amateurism in college sports and the ethics of competition. Includes remarks on polo, baseball rules, and notable figures like Walter Camp.
National champions plan lighter tennis schedule for 1314
California tennis experts outline the 1314 season with Maurice E McLoughlin heading East in mid June to prep for the Davis Cup and Newport championships. Bundy aims to defend the doubles title and possibly join Davis Cup trials while Miss Mary Brown seeks to retain the women’s crown. Johnston plans Newport tryouts with Griff in doubles. Strachan retires from tennis due to business.
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William M. Johnston
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John R. Strachan
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Baseball Glib Recall of Stars and Standings Across Leagues
A Detroit writer notes Boston Red Sox players Leonard and Foster contributing to wins while the Braves lag, reflecting a crowded field of stars. mentions Wagner Haas Johnston Brown Patton Acosta and Caldwell with varied form and rumors of trades and returns across San Francisco Baltimore Chicago and Washington clubs.
Williams and Coulon Prepare For World Bantam Bout
LOS ANGELES May 29 Overshadowing all summer fights is the world bantamweight title bout at Vernon arena on June in which Johnny Coulon meets challenger Kid Williams. Williams had three fast rounds with Sammy Morris after a half hour of apparatus work as a big crowd watched. Coulon arrived from Wheeler Springs and his manager Jack West reports Coulon in peak condition.
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Vernon Arena
Johnny Coulon
Kid Wil- Hames
Williams
Sammy Morris
Couten
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Ufe
Ritchie to Battle White Again Next Thanksgiving Day
Chicago reports Willie Ritchie will face Charley White in San Francisco on Thanksgiving Day to defend his title after a June 30 bout with Freddie Welsh in London. promoter James Coffroth confirmed the plan, with weight limits potentially shaping the matchup as White’s camp demands 183 pounds one hour before fight time.
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Freddie Welsh
London
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Abel Laces Descher In Ten Round Bout Goodwin Stops Kelly
In Macon Georgia May 80 Jake Abel of Chattanooga and Stump Goodwin of Chicago won their fights last night. Abel defeated Jimmy Descher over ten rounds while Goodwin stopped Battling Kelly of Atlanta in eight rounds. Descher suffered a badly cut eye and facial damage. Abel is expected to fight Jack Sentell next week. Goodwin impressed local fans with a decisive eight round stoppage after a strong start.
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Kelly
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Chattanooga
Stump Goodwin
Chicago
Jimmy Deascher
Atlanta
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Ed Sweeney Signs a Three-Year Contract
New York report says Ed Sweeney, Frank Chance's first catcher, signed a three year farm contract with President Farrell. Sweeney, recently ill, expected to return to catching within days. In Toledo, Ollie Kirke and Johnny Schultz fought ten rounds with Kirke winning the later rounds.
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New York
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St. Louis
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Toledo Athletic Club
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Leach Cross Pulls Off A Noted Financial Comeback
New York May 30 Leach Cross the pugilistic New York dentist has rebuilt wealth after a Wall Street loss. He saved around 30 000 by 1910 through frugality and promoter earnings and 28 000 income tax declares last year. He says 50 000 saved and vows Wall Street wolves won’t touch it now.
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Leach Cross
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Fagan Beats Young Jasper In Cambridge Bout
Boston May 30 Joe Fagan earned the decision over Young Jasper in a twelve round boxing match at Cambridge last night with a clear points victory.
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Joe Fagan
Young Jasper
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Game moved from Montgomery to Atlanta on June 3
The June 3 ball game between the Crackers and opponents will be played in Atlanta with consent of the Montgomery club and league president approval. The Rexall druggists convention in Atlanta draws crowds, making the game a suitable afternoon event for their hosts to entertain in the ball park.
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Rexall
Kilbane Knocks Out Chavez in Second Round
Cleveland featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane KO'd Benny Chavez of Colorado in the second round of a scheduled fifteen round bout in Denver. Chavez showed weakness from the opening bell as Kilbane, the champion, pressed the attack and delivered the decisive blow to end the bout.
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Denver
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland
Benny Chavez
Colorado
Levinsky Dillon Draw In Tight New York Bout
In Indianapolis on May 30 Battler Levinsky and Jack Dillon fought to a draw after a fierce late-round finish in a 162 to 169 pound match at the Federal League ballpark. Gate reached $9,000 with Chick Hayes beating Johnny Sinclair and Pat McMahon edging Chip Murphy in earlier bouts. Dillon then agreed to a July 4 ten-round match with K O Brown in Terre Haute.
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Ndianapolis
Battling Levinsky
New York
Pugilist
Jack Dillon
Dillon
Levinsky
Chick Hayes
Johnny Sinclair
Cleveland
Pat McMahon
Chip Murphy
K. O. Brown
Chicago
Terre Haute
Dr Hughes Specialist at N Broad Street Georgia
Dr Hughes specialist located on N Broad Street Georgia, a few doors from Marietta area, opposite Third National Bank. Hours 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday 19 to 1.
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