Favorites Win at Forest Hills
Rain and wet courts hindered the opening round of the 36th annual Lawn Tennis Association singles at Forest Hills New York. National champions William M. Johnston and Maurice E. McLoughlin won easy matches, with Griffin and Dawson advancing in doubles contention as McLoughlin showed flashes of peak form. A complimentary dinner will honor Robert D. Wrenn tomorrow night.
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Los Angeles
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California
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Japan
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Ahmeek Wins First Race On Sound Cup Contention
In Greenwich on August 28 the sloop Ahmeek skippered by Charles Francis Adams representing Quincy Yacht Club won the first of three races for the Manhasset Bay challenge cup. Ahmeek defeated Wasaka II of South Boston Yacht Club by 1 minute 38 seconds.
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Nahma Defends Cup as Rival Yachts Race Window Broadside
Nahma defender of the cup finished third in a 16 mile course behind Wasaka II and Joyant of Archmont Y C. Addison Hanan steered Nahma after a damaged mast gaff shattered the jaw halyard on the 20 minute mark. The race saw gusts to 40 mph and ended amid one of the era’s most exciting trophy contests.
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Pontiac Wins 203 Mile Long Island Race
New Rochelle New York August 28 Bowe s Pontiac of Indian Harbor Yacht Club won the 203 mile race around Long Island starting and finishing at New Rochelle Yacht Club. Elapsed time 35 35 30 corrected 31 19 30. A Maslands Guardia of the New Rochelle Yacht Club took first prize with 47 55 00 elapsed 36 09 00. Tieute II and Mignon finished second and third.
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Indians Pitchers Aldridge and Dawson Sold to Chicago Nationals
Chicago closes the association season as Victor Aldridge and Rex Dawson, pitchers for the Indianapolis American Association club, are purchased by the Chicago Nationals. Aldridge pitched one game yesterday and both players report after season end.
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C. C. A. Cigar Promises Satisfying Smoke At Low Price
An advertorial note explains that cigar value lies in satisfaction not price and recommends the C. C. A. Cigar as a dependable choice. Priced at a dime each or three for a quarter, it offers easy affordability.
Red Sox, Browns Leap into Doubleheader After Weather
Weather halted Boston baseball yesterday leaving both Boston and St Louis idle. This afternoon a doubleheader is set at 1 30 with the St Louis Browns, one of the league’s toughest opponents, expected to provide hot wagering and spirited play.
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Red Sox face crucial four game set with Browns for pennant bid
The Red Sox trail by five in a pivotal clash as they head on a month long road trip. Boston must win three of four against the Browns led by Plank Weisman Koob Hamilton Groom Davenport to stay in contention. Pitching defense and hitting must improve with Foster sidelined.
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Senators Win 2 0 Over Cleveland in opener
Washington beat Cleveland 2 to 0 in the first game of the final series at home. Walter Johnson held the visitors to three scattered hits while Boehling, facing his former teammates, was hit in two innings.
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Jones Confident Browns Still Contested Race
Jones says the race is not settled with six weeks before the bell. He warns of potential late shifts in betting odds and a big slump may occur before the finish.
Jones Sees Five Teams Still In Pennant Race
Fielder Jones argues that five clubs still have a strong chance to win the pennant and that Boston’s five game lead is no sure margin. He notes Detroit Chicago New York and St Louis as threats and says the race remains open with late season twists possible.
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Fifty Mile Team Race at Revere Track Feature Event
The next races at the Revere Cycle Track include a 50 mile motor paced team race featuring George Wiley and Clarence Carman versus Vincent Madonna and Georges Seres. Madonna dominates recent meets and holds the season’s one hour record, with Wiley making a notable comeback after doubts about his season.
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Young Jasper Quits in Bout with Herz at Lenox Club
In Gloucester Karl Herz of Cambridge defeated Young Jasper of Boston, forcing a surrender at the end of the fifth round before about 500 Lenox A. C. members. Eddie Burns stopped Younger Gorman in the second round, and Tommy Corbiey beat Simon O'Toole in two rounds in the prelims.
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Roxbury
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Boston Boxing Card Adds Fights in Augusta and More
Reports from Berlin New Hampshire show unsatisfactory conduct by a club, leading Augusta to cancel the Ah Chung- Myers semi final and replace with Barney Snyder and Joe Magee as sparring partners for Reagan and Britt. Dan McCormack promises a tougher challenge for Britt as he trains with Reagan and Snyder.
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Dan McCormack
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Major league clubs warned on Sept Draft rules Tulsa fight set for Labor Day
The National Commission warned all major league clubs that rosters of 35 or more by Sept 16 cannot draft. the 15 to 20 Sept draft window opens with an open meeting to announce selections. In Oklahoma, Tulsa county officials defer to local law on the Moran Morris fight, with no expected interference and both boxers deemed in perfect condition.
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Motor Gossip and Industry Outlook in York
W G Miller of the Pullman Motor Car Company is registered at the Hotel Lenox. Otis C. Friend resigns as General Sales Manager of Mitchell Motors Company and is wished well by the organization. Goodyear cites rising crude rubber supply from East plantations, boosting auto demand. cultivated rubber promises cleaner, cheaper material than South American sources. Prosperity in the auto industry is noted as autumn business looks strong.
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Notre Dame Star to Enter Novitiate
Hugh O'Donnell star centre of Notre Dame will enter St Josephs novitiate Notre Dame tomorrow to pursue four years of study before priestly ordination in the Congregation of the Holy Cross. O'Donnell seized the game with skill and brains and helped compensate for a lighter lineup.
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United States Tire Co records strong seasonal sales
Eddie Kidder of United States Tire Co praises a busy season with high demand for United States tires in his territory. He cites the sales record as proof of growing popularity and business volume.
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United States Tire Company
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Zimmerman Trade Sends Him to New York Giants
Aug 28 Heine Zimmerman was traded to the New York Giants for Larry Doyle Outfielder Jacobson and Infielder Hunter The Cubs president Weeghman announced the deal after a telephone talk with Giants manager McGraw who was in Cincinnati with his team
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Cubs acquire Doyle in surprise trade with Giants
Larry Doyle will play second base for the Cubs at North Side Park tomorrow while Heine Zimmerman heads to Cincinnati for the Giants. Jacobson and Hunter are also mentioned as utility options. The deal shifts stars in a tense exchange between Moran, Weeghman and McGraw after a late-night call. Doyle, a longtime Giant, brings aggressive play and umpire respect, though he contemplates retirement, while Zimmerman joins the Cubs, with McGraw hoping for strong results from the former great third baseman.
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Quincy Cigar Sparks Boston Preacher’s Cautionary Note
A Boston preacher blasted New Yorkers for extravagance and urged restraint, saying the focus should be on the cost of high living. He quipped that wise men pay no more than ten cents for cigars, noting growing demand for Quincy cigars as the ten-cent smoke of choice across New England.
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Clarke Succumbs to Long Swim Achievement
Jack Clarke of the L Street Swimmers' Club received congratulations after completing a cross water swim from the State bath house at Revere to Bass Point in 1 hour 58 minutes yesterday.
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