Open Golf Tourney Starts With Big Amateur Field
Newton Mass June 9 Charles Hoffner of Philmont and Philadelphia led a 152-player field after the opening 18 holes of the National Open at Braeburn Country Club. Hoffner shot 72 to lead Louis Tellier Jay-Burn and George Bowden Common. Mike Brady Oakley and Chick Evans Jr. trailed, Quimet fifth at 76, with Jock Hutchison at 78. Many favorites returned in strong form as the field began play.
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Philadelphia
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Common
Mike Brady
Oakley
Din
Wesleyan Tops Amherst In Tennis Close Match
In DLETOWN Conn on June 3 Wesleyan defeated Amherst 8 6 in the final score after two straight sets 6 1 and 8 6. Wesleyan won the doubles to clinch the point and end a strong season with four wins in six matches while Amherst finished with two losses.
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Endrickson
Ambherst
Selder
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Inn
Amherst
Yan
Steeleland
Wisleyan
Re-Appartion Players Share of Series Money
The American league and the players body discuss changes to the share of Series profits. John Heydler and others say a new plan is desirable, with a meeting to consider details. The plan may allow more equitable distribution among finalists. Eddie Montgomery defeats Bandsman Rice in a six round boxing match at Jackpool.
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Ent Jgnnson
Cnt
John Heydler
Wenton
M'Goorty
Rice
London
Eddie Monty
Richards Hailed As Comet In Tennis Rise
Vincent Richards, sixteen, hailed as a comet of American tennis, has already won national indoor titles with Tilden and defeated top rivals, drawing comparisons to McLoughlin and other greats. His steady ground strokes and defense mark a different, enduring style that could shape his early career.
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Maurice McLoughlin
R. Kindler Murray
R. Norris Williams
Richards
Wiliam Tiden
Tilden
Fred Alexander
Beals Wright
Young Vin
McLoughlin
California
Tyne
Burns
St Johns Defeat North End 16 to 4 in City Match
The St Johns beat the North Ends by 16 to 4 while North End committed numerous errors. St Johns challenges a semi pro city or state team for a Sunday game on June 23. The Saints travel to Hartford Saturday to face St Thomas. Teams may arrange games by panel or contact Bar 2656 evenings.
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St. Johns
Saints
Hartford
St. Thomas
New England Tennis Championship Delayed by Rain
Opening day play at the New England tennis championship in Hartford was postponed due to morning rain and poor court conditions. The event will resume tomorrow at ten o clock at the Hartford Golf Club.
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Hartford
Hartford Golf Club
Rain Soaks Eastern and Major Leagues With Postponed Games
Yesterday’s results show all Eastern League games postponed due to rain while today’s schedule features Providence versus New Haven and Hartford vs Springfield among others. National League results list Cincinnati over Brooklyn and St Louis over Philadelphia with Pittsburgh on wet grounds. American League reports Philadelphia beating Cleveland as other games were postponed.
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Bridgeport
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburgh
Wet Grounds
Cleveland
Games Today
Detroit
Washington
Tast
Championship Gloves on Display for July Fourth Title Bout
San Francisco glove maker Sol Levinson shows 5 ounce World title gloves priced at 127 dollars. The gear features ham protectors and finger holds. Dempsey and other champions have used Levinson equipment for decades. Willard, Jeffries, and Stanley Sketcher are noted in connection with these gloves.
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Sol Levinson
San Francisco
Sol
Levinson
Dfighters
Alam
Jeffries
Stanley Sketcher
Willarc
Johson
Havana
Jane Ritchie
London Sol
Indians Drop Step in Loss to Athletics 8 4
Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 8 to 4 as Athletics pitchers dominated the game. Strong bunts and timely hitting produced all eight runs for the A’s while Indian outs were routine. The contest featured sharp fielding from Philadelphia and a sturdy start by the Athletics.
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Indians
Philadelphia
Ssibold
Enazman
Cleveland
Harvard to Meet Tigers in Final Ivy Clash at Brooklyn
Harvard and Princeton close preparations for the final game of their annual series at Michels field Brooklyn next Wednesday afternoon. The Nassau attack is expected to offer stronger punch than in earlier meetings, with Bill Clark intensifying the Princeton assault. Harvard coach Hughey Duffy focuses on pitchers Selton and Mardell as the probable starters.
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Harvard
Nnners
Michels' Field
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Tigers
Je “Rimson
Hughey Duffy
Selton
Mardell
Brown Not Named Referee of Willard Dempsey Bout
Toledo June 9 Denial states Bill Brown has not been named referee for the July 4 match. Rumors link Brown, Jack Skelly, and Toledo official Art Pecord, with Pecord favored by local boxing commissioners. Willard and Dempsey have not committed, Rickard delaying selection as candidates discuss past records and fairness.
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Rickard
Willard
Dempsey
Tex
New York
Jack Skelly
Yonkers
Jack Petard
Toledo ‘Boxing Commission
Skelly
Anthony Drexel Driddie
Philadelphia
Army, Navy and
Civilian Board of Boxing Control
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Mr. Biddle
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Bul Brown
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Carua
Righard
Wilard
Ieast
Rhisdra
Muan
Loledo
Shea
Billy Miske
Baseball results from American Association details
In St Paul Louisville 1 at Milwaukee Toledo 1. Milwaukee 2. In Minneapolis Columbus at Minneapolis 4. End called due to darkness. Indianapolis at Kansas City rained out.
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Columbus
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Willard and Dempsey Prepare After Rough Sparring
Willard and Dempsey endured tough workouts ahead of the heavyweight title fight in Toledo on July 4. Both men sparred with sparring partners, Dempsey injuring a eye and Willard suffering a cheekbone scare as right hands and hooks tested their endurance before eight rounds of boxing plus five miles of road work.
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Ahio
Fune
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Comcee
Sprighiuy
Jack Hempel
Lewis and Britton May Battle Again on July 3
New York June 9 Ted Side reports Lewis and Jack Britton likely to meet in another title bout on July 4. Manager Charley Arves aims to close terms with Tes Rickard for a Toledo fight the day before Willard Dempsey. Promoter Thatcher seeks Rickard to add welterweights to the Toledo program. Billy Miske vs Battling Levinski slated for July 3 at Rossford near Toledo.
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Jack Britton
Charley Arves
Tes Rickard
Willard-Dempsey
Toledo
Harvey
Thatcher
Rickard
Billy Miske
Battling Levinski
Rossford
Taleda
Marquard Breaks Leg After Hitting Long Two Bagger
In Cincinnati on June 9 the Reds beat the Dodgers 7 to 2 as Marquard fractured his leg after a two bagger. Brooklyn lineup featured Olson, Myers, Wheat, and others. Marquard left the game after the injury and will miss weeks or the season.
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Gibbons Miske to Box Ten Rounds in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, Billy Miske and Tom Gibbons of St Paul have been matched to box ten rounds. Plus, a closing box score shows St Louis beating Philadelphia 8 to 7 with Prendergast and Doak contributing.
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