Jones and Herron Clash in Oakmont National Amateur
Bobby Jones of Atlanta 17 meets Sr. Davidson Herron of Oakmont in the national amateur at Oakmont. Jones defeats W. C. Fownes Jr while Herron ousts J. Wood Platt to set up a possible title showdown amid a large gallery and heavy betting. Ouimet and wife observe as results determine who claims the crown.
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Oakmont
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J. Wood Platt
North Hills
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Ouimet
Reneaee
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White Sox
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Cincinall Park
Reds
Army and Navy Welter Clash Headlines Lawrence Arena
In Lawrence at O'Sullivan Park tomorrow afternoon Young Kloby faces Eddie Shevlin for the New England welterweight title. The winner likely earns a shot at Jack Britton for the world welter crown, branding the bout as the deluxe affair of the year.
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Army Navy
Young Kloby
Eddie Shevlin
O'Sullivan Park
Aftenoon
Jack Britton
Kloby
Shévlin
Charley Parker
Kirby
Shevlin
New England
Dartmouth
Cornell
O'sullivan’s Park
Boston
Lawrence Bugs
O’sullivan
Classic Golden Wheel race at Revere track tonight
Tonight at Revere cycle track the Golden Wheel at 50 miles gathers top riders led by American champion Clarence Carman with Italian titleholder Vincent Madonna and challengers George Wiley and Frank Corry. Extra pacing machines and two spare wheels reduce accident risk as advanced prices apply for this premier event.
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Revere
Clarence Carman
Carman
Vincent Madonna
Madonna
George Wiley
Frank Corry
Wiley
Nat Butler
Arlington Fans Trek to Medford for Away Game
Arlington supporters from the Council Knights of Columbus Baseball Club will travel to Medford today to see the Spy Pond nine challenge Medford city. The team played away due to insufficient home support, though a Labor Day Sept. 1 home game is planned at Arlington.
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Arlington Council
Knights of Columbus
Medford
Spy Pond
Ring records read almost like twins
Past performances of Eddie Shevlin and Young Kloby read almost alike. Out of 73 ring battles, Shevlin has lost only three decisions, and out of 63, Kloby has dropped three also. Shevlin's losses were to Johnny Basham the English welterweight champ, who won over him twice in 15 and 20 round bouts, and to Jack Britton a couple of months ago.
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Eddie Shevlin
Young Kloby
Shevlin
Kloby
Johnny Basham
Jack Brittone
War Spirit Grips Fighters Ahead of Shevlin Kloby Clash
The welterweight bout at O Sullivan Park pits Shevlin and Kloby after extensive training. Both have war service backgrounds and strong records, with bets split, and a large crowd expected as boxing fans flock from New England.
International League Scores Brief Roundup
Buffalo leads Reading 17 to 4 while Baltimore and Toronto tie 6 all. Other games show Binghamton 4 Jersey City 4 Rochester 4 Newark 0 as standings shift amid a busy slate.
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Reading
Baltimore
Toronto
Binghamton
Jersey City
Rochester
Newark
Cemetery Golf Set at Arlmont Club in Arlington Heights
At Arlmont Golf Club in Arlington Heights a cemetery tournament is played this afternoon. It is the season’s final event of this kind after four similar plays at the club. The eighth round of the trophy tournament must finish by next Saturday August 30 or matches not played will be forfeited.
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Princeton
Merion Cricket Club
The
Red Cross
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Forest Park
St. Louis
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Platt
Philadelphia
Arlmont Golf Club
Arlington Heights
Giants Sign Son Of Noted Player
James Cooney Jr. shortstop for Providence in the Eastern League has been purchased by the New York Nationals. His father was a famed shortstop for Anson's Chicago Colts about 25 years ago.
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Giants
New York
James Cooney, Jr
Providence
Anson
Chicago Colts
New York Nationals
Wild Bill Donovan asserts umpire knowledge and vast claims
Sport writer Wild Bill Donovan argues umpires may be partly blind and unfit, notes former players become poor umpires, cites limited openings letting old stars grab berths, and mentions minor leaguers ready for promotion. He covers boxing, billiards, football plans, and tracks racing events with a broad sports panorama.
Concord Club Hosts Open Golf Tournament This Afternoon
Fred M. Johnson of the Concord Country Club prepares for an attractive golf event on the club links off the Old road to Nine Acre Corner. The club will hold a two days open tournament in October at Concord.
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Concord Country Club
Nine Acre Corner
Concord
Concord Club
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