Jones and Gunn Reach Amateur Final at Oakmont
Bobby Jones defeated George Von Elm 7 and 6 to advance to the national amateur final at Oakmont, while Watts Gunn beat Dick Jones 5 and 3 to join him for the title showdown tomorrow. Gunn and Jones began their march from Atlanta as allies and foes, with Jones surging after a late rally and Von Elm faltering down the stretch.
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Washington Senators Pad Lead With Sixth Straight Win
The Washington Senators beat the Boston Red Sox 7 to 3 to extend their American League lead to six games. The Athletics and Pirates also appear in a shuffled standings scene as New York edged Philadelphia 6 to 5 in ten innings.
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France Stays in Davis Cup Fight After Singles Wins
France keeps hope alive in the Davis Cup interzone series as Jean Borotta defeats Australia captain James O. Anderson in straight sets 6-4 6-3 8-6 after Rene Lacoste fell to Gerald Patterson. The two nations meet again in doubles tomorrow with Lacoste facing Anderson and Patterson vs Borotta in the Labor Day singles.
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Pirates End Streak as Cards Win 9 5
In Pittsburgh on Sept 4 the Pirates fell 9 5 to St Louis after a late rally. Horneby homered for St Louis and the Cardinals knocked in five runs on a key double. Yde started for Pittsburgh, with Adams finishing the game.
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Pennant Strain Weighs On Pirates and Contenders
Billy Evans argues major league pennant races test nerve and experience. He credits Pittsburgh with long endurance, refuting yellow stigma, and notes Western invasion by Eastern clubs shapes the scramble. Philadelphia and Washington face crucial games as season winds down toward the pennant.
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Senators Win OIA Straight As Boston Falls
The Senators beat the Boston Red Sox 9 to 3 in Washington to stretch their lead to six games. Ferguson held Boston to seven hits, marking a third straight victory in Washington and the Senators' sixth straight win. This report also covers other AL results and Grand Circuit horse racing at Sandusky.
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Fourth Inning Rally Tops Phillies in Long Game
New York scores in the fourth and tenth innings to prevail over Philadelphia 4 to 5. Bentley Wisner Nehl Snyder Devine Ulrich and Wilson contribute key outs as the pitcher retires six batters in the extra frame.
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Wills Doubts Dempsey Will Fight Despite Readiness
Harry Wills, back from Europe, says he is in shape to fight Jack Dempsey at any time but believes Dempsey will not return to the ring. He notes five years of efforts to meet Dempsey, and adds he is also ready to face Gene Tunney if needed. Wills kept fit via shadow boxing during the Atlantic crossing.
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Mountaineers Enduring Gruelling Practice Session
West Virginia football candidates faced blistering heat at Jackson Mill with two tough workouts. Oliker Kit Lewis and Rangeley missed most drills yesterday and continued limited activity. Afternoon practice included line scrimmage and heavy drills under the sun.
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Viener to Sail for United States for Lightweight Title Bid
Paris reports lightweight European champion Viener plans to sail aboard the Leviathan September 15 aiming to push through to the world lightweight title now held by Jimmy Goodrich. He intends to fight his way to the crown in the United States.
Sports and Entertainment Snippets from a Busy Era
A collage of sports and showbiz notes features labor day bouts with Dempsey and Tunney rumors, Babe Ruth opinions, Knute Rockne’s nerves, Groves and Connie Mack underscores, golf chatter from Oakmont, Bobby Jones quips, Cal Coolidge first-ball theatrics, and Rip Van Winkle’s uncapitalized mattress name as a window into period sports and culture.
Scott and Mercur Reach Eastern Canadian Tennis Final
Wallace Scott of Tacoma and Fritz Mercur of Harrisburg advance to the final of the eastern Canadian tournament at Mount Royal Club Toronto. Scott beat Leroy Rennie 6-4 1-6 4-4 in the semifinal while Mercur defeated Arthur Hamm 6-3 7-? in another semifinal.
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Pirates edge Colonial team in thriller on N W diamond
The Booth Bluefield Pirates nosed out Colonial Theatre yesterday by 7 to 6. A seven run rally in the sixth overturned an early Colonial lead. Hitting stars were Willis and Copwell of South Bluefield and James of Colonial.
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Murphy Scores Another Big Winner at The Sun Theatre Feature
Tom Murphy of Murphy stables Grreaves New York drove Crawford a hay gelding by Relwin to win the feature stake of 1504 dollars at the Sun Theatre. He won three straight heats with a best time of 2.03% in the 2:14 trot. Thompson of Alton and Goshen Y. were runners up in a competitive field.
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Southern Association Scores Report
Chattanooga outscored Little Rock 7 to 2 while Nashville fell to Memphis 12 to 5 Mobile defeated New Orleans 3 to 2 and Birmingham beat Atlanta 16 to 10 in a series of baseball or minor league style scores from the Southern Association.
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International League game results spark contest in Buffalo
In Buffalo only, Toronto beats Rochester Syracuse 4 to 3 in a tightly fought International League match. Toronto advances on a late score as Rochester and Syracuse struggle to respond.
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Blue Grays Meet Coalwood Today in Season Finale
The Coalwood club visits Pater Grounds to face the Blue Grays in the last appearance of the season. Douglass may pitch for Coalwood, with Gearheart as alternative. Vic Sorrel will start for Bluefield. A large crowd is expected and the teams resume the series tomorrow on Coalwood grounds. The semipro coalfields title chase begins next week with Bluefield versus Gary in the Labor Day classic.
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Wool Markets Focus on Domestic Stocks in Boston Report
Wool sales in Boston on September 4 show emphasis on domestic and territorial wools with pull sales in demand. Nevada and Utah stock moved in fair-sized lots on $1.25 clean, uncarted, while California wools see rising demand and prices holding steady. Soldiers of the Norwegian army planted 41,600 trees last year.
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