McLoughlin Poised For Western Tennis Title Defense
Chicago sports notes predict Maurice McLoughlin will defend his Western championship amid a crowded summer calendar. The Davis Cup absence shifts focus to major tournaments from Lake Forest to Bay Ridge and Southampton as McLoughlin trains for the national title in New York. He blends speed and power, with a temper restrained by discipline, as rivals like Johnston and Griffin threaten the field.
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Loughlin
Western Association
New York
Maurice F. McLoughlin
R. Lindley Murray
Wi- Mam Johnston
Ellis Fortress
Clarence Griffin
John Strachan
Lake Forest
Longwood
Bay Ridge
McLoughlin
Southampton
BR. N. Willams West
Newport
Maurice McLoughlin
California
MecLoughlin
S. H. Smith
Weekes
McLoughlin Gras
Chick Evans Boosts Davis in Golf Praise
CHICK EVANS hails Harry Davis of the Presidio Golf Club San Francisco as a top American amateur with exceptional driving accuracy and long irons. Evans predicts Davis can excel in match and medal play and urges him to enter the big championships this year, noting Davis has lived across the West and also played in Chicago and Minneapolis.
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Harry Davis
Presidio Gouigh
San Francisco
Pravers
Guimet
Evans
Travers
Mid— Western
Northwest
Davis
America
Hoe
Chicago
Minneapolis
Colorado Springs
West
Harry Varéon
United States
Pitcher Shaw Shows Class in Washington Ace Teammate
Pitcher Shaw displays skill for the Washington Acistsians. He evokes his partner Walter Johnson with style and speed. Though lacking Walter’s experience and control, Shaw’s sharp delivery and base running promise a bright future in their rotation.
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Im Shaw
Washington
Walter Johnson
Walters
Baseball officials reform Umpire selection in St Louis league
St Louis municipal athletics director Abeken announced a written examination for fire positions in the St Louis Municipal League with questions set by Abeken and park board members. He also barred anyone connected to sporting goods from joining the league's executive board or committees. In Topeka Kansas grads schools held a kite tournament at the fair grounds with prizes for various categories. both boys and girls entered and won in multiple classes.
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Municipal Athletics
St Louis
Bosebell
St. Louis Municipal League
Abeken
Park Board
Eaen
League
PHE Grads
Topeka
Kan
Giriss
Carpentier Quits Fighting for Army Air Service Career
France’s Georges Carpentier, once world heavyweight contender, quits boxing to join the army air corps as an observer and scout pilot. The Paris Daily Mail notes his move may end his boxing career but highlights his historic rise from bantamweight to heavyweight and the uncertain future of boxing after the war.
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France
Mey
Georges Carpentier
Carpentier
Meil of
Paris
Bil Papker
Department of Service
Wrinkle Ball Pitcher Shaw Introduces New Invention
Washington pitcher JJ Shaw unveils a new ball he calls the wrinkle ball aimed at confounding American league batters. Coach Jack Ryan notes Shaw must curb control issues, guiding a half crouch release to reduce high passes and improve accuracy during firing drills.
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Shaw
JJ Shaw
Washington
Jack Ryan
Jim
Ryan
Kolehmainer Faces Technicality Over Record Claim
Hannes Kolehmainen, famed long distance runner, has endured a string of bad breaks. He broke three records in a handicapped race yet failed to place and did not win a prize. Now a technicality may bar official recognition of his performance.
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Hannes
Kolehmainen
Detroit Tigers Build Winning Core Under Jennings
Detroit Tigers surge with strong hitting and reliable pitching led by manager Ughey Jennings. Core players Cobb Crawford and Bush form the nucleus, with Young emerging as a promising second baseman, fueling a fast-closing stride toward better results.
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Detroit Tigers
Ughey Jennings
Jennings
Cobb
Crawford
Bush
Bae
Young
Peace in baseball world far off amid talks of harmony
A heated debate over peace between the American and Federal leagues unfolds as Ban Johnson hints at reconciliation while Federal officials deny talks. Observers note smoke from possible talks, yet no agreement. Bowing to loyalty and contracts, neither side seeks to appear weak, and public interest wanes as disputes persist.
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Ban Johnson
American League
Federal League
Johnson
Benny Kauff
John McGraw
O. B
Baker Charmed by Signals Past with Collins at Bat
Former Yankee Fritz Martsel recalls how Baker thrived with Collins and Eadie in the lineup, using on base signals to cue batting, including a famed Polo Grounds homer off a curve. Collings absence leaves Baker’s future in question under Mack.
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Baker
Eadie Collins
Fritz Martsel
New York Yankees
Fritz
Athletics
Collins
Eagie
Big Ewing
Jong
Colling
Giants
Polo Grounds
Eddie
Collin
Mack
Larry Lajoie Makes Comeback Hopes In Philadelphia
Larry Lajoie returns after three hitless games and boosts Quaker City fans. The veteran star remains highly regarded in baseball, with Philadelphia writers noting potential late career spark and a possible resurgence alongside Connie Mack’s lineup.
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Napoleon Lajoie
Lajoie
Connie Mack
Larry
Philadelphia
Frank Baker
Salt Lake City Manager Names Diverse Pitching Staff
LIFE BLANKENSHIP, former Washington catcher, now manager of the Salt Lake City team of the Pacific Coast League, lists six nations represented on his pitching staff. Laroy, an Indian. Johnny Williams, Hawaiian. Brank Arrelanes, Spaniard. Apau, Chinese. Yingling, a German by name. Malarkey and Tover are Irish.
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Life Blankenship
Washington
Salt Lake City
Utah
Jeague
Nat Hons
Laroy
Johnny Williams
Brank Arrelanes
Apau
Yingling
Cleveand
Jayer
Malarkey
Tover
Phonograph Aids Indiana Track and Football Training
Coach C. Childs of Indiana University Bloomington adopts phonograph to develop athletes and tunes football and track drills with music. A phonograph and motion pictures of last season illustrate attacking and defending methods during spring training as more innovations are planned this season.
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C Childs
Indiana University
Bloomington
Ind
Childs
Last Aegeen
Schang Putting Up Fine Game Behind the Bet
Schang delivers a strong performance as the team highlights his batting and fielding. The piece notes his solid hitting and reliable defense, describing his play as among the best of his career.
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Schang
Hly
Enteker
Americas
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