Davis Cup duel ends in five set thriller at Longwood
Australia defeats France 3 2 in a Davis Cup semi final at Chestnut Hill with Gerald Patterson and Pat O'Hara Wood delivering a late surge to secure a 10 8 final set and a 6 3 third frame win while Gobert and Cochet fought hard for the French in a dramatic match.
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Patterson
Wood
Longwood
Jory
Chestnut Hill
Longwood Cricket Club
Yester
Gerald Patson
Pat O’hara Wood
Andre Gobert
Henrchet
O’hara Wood
Australia
France
O'Tlara Wood
O'Hara Wood
Diness
Cochet
Gobert
Young Cocheralgh
O'Hara
Deuce
Goert
Pat O'Hara Wood
Gerald Patterson
Henri Cochet
Dempsey Plans Forfeits As Labor Day Bout Near
Jack Kearns, manager, says Dempsey will not reach Chicago until Monday and will join Brennan’s camp to post forfeits for the 10 round exhibition on Labor Day. He orders training quarters near the beach and summons his New York and Chicago staff.
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Michigan City
Ind
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Chicago
Leo P. Flynn
Brennan
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Kearns
New York
Balk Ends Tie as Brockton Beats House of David
Brockton All Stars won 4 to 3 in an afternoon game at Walkover Park, breaking a 5 to 5 tie when Gil bert of the House of David balked in the ninth. The game featured a tight start and a late rally, with the House of David’s Mitch team showing late life. Batteries Carlson and Killory for Brockton and Gil bert and Fish for House of David.
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Brockton
Gilbert
House of David
Walkover Park
Brockton All Stars
Giants
Benton Harbor
Mitch
All Stars
Hious
David
Carlson
Killory
Gilbert and
Fish
Viva Wins 10-Mile Six Meter Race In Stamford
In a long headwind test on Long Island Sound off Stamford nine international six meter boats competed in a 10 mile race. The Larchmont Yacht Club entered Viva took first place by 20 seconds over J F Bermingham’s Sea sailed by Sherman Hoyt. Viva’s crew steered the boat with perfect handling to claim its first victory in the series.
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Stamford
Conn
Long Island Sound
Viva
J. F. Bermingham
Sherman Hoyt
Spanish Davis Cup Team Arrives in U S
The Spanish Davis cup tennis team arrives in Philadelphia to face the Franco Australia winner in the final rounds at Germantown Cricket Club on August 17 18 and 19. The three players plan practice on the club courts tomorrow to shake off sea legs and sharpen their form.
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Philadelphia
Germantown Cricket Club
Miss Wainwright Breaks World Record in Pittsburgh Meet
Helen Wainwright of New York established a new world mark for women in the 400 metre freestyle at the national swimming championships in Indianapolis. She touched in 4 minutes 20.45 seconds, surpassing Hilla James of Liverpool who finished second by several lengths.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Helen Wainwright
New York City
Hilla James
Liverpool
England
Fulton Nasee postpones Miske bout in St Paul
An abscess in Fred Fultons nose found by the State Boxing Commission physician led to the indefinite postponement of his 10 round scheduled fight with Billy Miske at Lexington Park in St Paul Minnesota.
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Fulton
Miske
ST. Paul
Minn
Fred Fulton
State Boxing Commission
Billy Miske
Lexington Park
Here
Red Sox Trade Big Boost for Yankees
New York August 11 The Yankees gained Third Baseman Joe Dugan and Outfielder Elmer Smith from the Red Sox in exchange for Outfielder Elmer Miller Infielders Johnny Mitchell and Chick Fewster and another player to be delivered later with possible cash adjustment The deal sparks wide comment in baseball circles and affects both clubs standings
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New York
Yankees
Joe Dugan
Elmer Smith
Boston Red Sox
Elmer Miller
Johnny Mitchell
Chick Fewster
Yankees Gain Spark With Dugan Smith Trade Critics Rally
The Yankees’ acquisition of Joe Dugan and Elmer Smith marks a turning point, boosting team morale and winning streaks after trades against rivals. Critics warn against inter league moves while noting Dugan’s quick release and defensive risks in double plays. The deal shifts the season’s momentum and raises questions about trading policies.
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Dugan and Smith
Yankees
Browns
Dugan-Smith
St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
McNally
Baker
Dugan
Joe
Aaron Ward
Ward
Pocket Catch Milly Hill Stars for Bay Views in Boston
Miss Milly Hill a South Boston first baseman signs with the Bay Views to face Massachusetts Gas tomorrow on Boston Common. At 18 she has thrilled crowds with her pocket catching and sharp eye, battling high balls as fans cheer the live wire outfield hero. She later faces the All-Army team at York Banks Winthrop.
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Milly Hill
Boston
Bay Views
Massachusetts Gas
Impany
Miss Hill
Kelly's
All Stars
Revere K? Ofc
Gleason
Aft
Uncle Cy Greatest of All Twirlers
Boston Post notes Cy Young's record 858 major league pitching appearances across 22 seasons exceeds all others. It details rivals and peers, cites Mathewson and Johnson among top game counts, and projects Young’s near 1000-game horizon, while recounting career spans from 1889 to 1911.
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Uncle Cy
Young
Jimmy Galvin
Tony Mullane
Charlie Radbourne
Tim Keefe
John G. Clarkson
Christy Mathewson
New York Club
Matty
Cy Young
Walter Johnson
Washington
Eddie Plank
Plank
Charlie Nichols
Kid
Nichols
Sach
Billy Hart
Joe MacGinnity
Theo Breitenstein
Joe McGinnity
McGinnity
Red Cloud
Nebraska
Canton
Rubber Game Sunday at North Cambridge
Malden Knights of Columbus could not secure a satiss factory pitcher for a scheduled garage game with the North Cambridge Club. The former management cancelled the contest and the Lawrence Independents will oppose North Cambridge Russell Feld, North Cambridge. The two clubs have split their previous two games and the rubber game tomorrow is expected to draw a record crowd and feature first class baseball.
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Malden Knights of Columbus
North Cambridge
Lawrence Indepndents
Russell Feld
Dempsey to Box In Hub Tonight at Braves Field
Champion heavyweight Jack Dempsey fights Jim Darcy in four 10 round bouts at Braves Field Boston. The world title holder arrives late and plans a quick ring appearance before heading to Michigan City for Labor Day bout. Local interest runs high with Mayor Curley attending and crowds drawn by the champion.
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Jim Darcy
Braves Field
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Michigan City
Ind
Bill Brennan
Harry Wills
Curley
Wilds
Maine
Boston
West
Faneuil A. C
Freddie Madden
East Boston
Frankie Ryan
Everett
Tom Cotter
Quincy
Pat McNany
Ware
Young Gradwell
Young Tansey
Darcy
George Robinson
Cambridge
Jack McClelland
Kearns
Arlington Rifle Club to Meet Police Team in Match
The Arlington Rifle Club and Arlington police team resume pistol competition this afternoon at the club range. Four men per side shoot from 20 yards with an 82 caliber Colt auto. The police won the first match last Saturday 49 to 41.
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Arlington Rifle Club
Arlington Police
Rifle Club
Pitching Duel Ends in Scoreless Tie at Concord Junction
In Concord Junction on a warm evening, the Concord Junction town team and the Concord Junction Union Club battled eight innings to a scoreless tie in the opening game of their diamond championship series. Union Club pitcher McWilliams allowed four hits and struck out 10, while Loftus for the town club allowed three hits and fanned nine.
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Concord Junction
Aug
Sir Roch Defeated in Grand Circuit Pace at North Randall
Sir Roch, who had set pace in Columbus and Toledo, finished behind Margaret Dillon driven and trained by Thomas Murphy in the free-for-all pace, the feature race on the Grand Circuit card at North Randall Ohio.
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North Randall
Cleveland
Associated Press
Sir Roch
Columbus
Toledo
Margaret Dillon
Thomas Murphy
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Margaret Dillon wins forcing drive in North Randall pace
Margaret Dillon won in straight heats at North Randall in the 3 mile race, leading from the start in the first heat and edging Sir Roch in a hard drive in the second. Peter Etawah claimed the American Sportsman Sweepstakes 3-year-old pacing event, driven by Murphy, with a clear win. Other trots and pacers, including Tallahatchie and Trumpeter, raced in the day’s programs with mixed results.
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Margaret Dillon
Sir Rock
North Randall
Hal Mahone
Jimmie McKerron
Sir Roch
Hal Mahona
Peter Etawah
Murphy
Trumpeter
Tallahatchie
Etawah
Ophelia V
McMahon
Black Direct
Taylor
Patsy Watts
Valentine
Lamberta
Ray
Dillon
Ax- Sarto
Creddeen
St. Roch
Dean
Childs
Jimme McKerron
Grace Direct
Faring
Jackson Ghatton
Juno
Johnny Quirk
Edman
Volo Wortly
Peter Volo
Nucko
Marr Mac
Trumpator
Peter Will Tell
Mosby
Colonel Mosby
Alla Evans
Peter Montgomery
Double Golf Card at Lexington Club
In North Lexington this afternoon the Lexington Golf Club hosts a double golf bill. The program includes handicap medal play and the fifth round of the season trophy tournament.
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Lexington Golf Club
North
Lexington
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