Ouimet Captures North and South Amateur Title at Pinehurst
Francis De Sales Ouimet won the North and South Amateur Championship at Pinehurst by five up at 32 holes, defeating Samuel J. Graham of Greenwich Country Club Connecticut. Morning play left Ouimet 2 up at the turn after rounds of 36 each. afternoon saw Ouimet extend his lead to five up by the 27th hole and seal victory with four holes to play. Graham’s medal score was 939.78 with a stroke lost on a stymie.
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Francis de Sales Ouime
Pinehurst
Samuel J. Graham
Greenwe
Ouimet
Graham
Rahan
Quimet
Boston
Infor
Oulmet
Giants and Baseball Miscellany From A Cold Norfolk Night
A fragmentary report describes a baseball game with rough ground and cold wind. Mentions Giants, Norfolky, Reading, Polo Grounds, and managers McGraw and Barnes amid scattered player actions and humorous asides about tobacco and thermos bottles.
Baseball results and scores from April 6 across several cities
Baseball results show Pitts 1 to 8 over Dallas with multiple pitchers credited. Washington Americans routed Cincinnati Nationals 7 to 0 in Portsmouth Virginia. Baltimore Internationals and Boston College game noted with Virginia in Charlottesville. Amherst faced New York Americans in a separate setback.
Racing Results Bowies First Race Report
Race results from Bowies list Aunt Declan earning $2828 with Mose at 4.70 and Satana at 41, along with bets and payouts across subsequent races including Manoeuvre, Widdo, Austral, Yorkst and Red Domino in later events.
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Aunt Declan
Mose
Satana
the Lam
Betsinds
Manoeuvre
Widdo
Austral
Yorkst
Red Domino
Ts ‘Fom
Bresna
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Wilde's Forfeit Up For Murray Battle April 21
Philadelphia announcers report Jimmy Wilde the elite champion arrived for an eight round fight scheduled at Camden Spor Club on April 21. Merman Taylor posted $3,000 to secure the faithful performance of the event.
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Murray
Philadeliata
Anvil
Jimmy Wilde
Eloalnz
Tiitling
Camden, T., Spor Club
Merman Taylor
Army transports may carry Olympic athletes to Antwerp
Washington April 6 American athletes who are to compete in the Olympic games at Antwerp this summer would travel overseas in army transports with only subsistence allowed under a bill passed today by the Senate and sent to the House.
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Antwerp
Tlonse
Race horses perish as New Orleans track burns in blaze
A severe fire at the New Orleans track killed race horses including Inwood Troy and Letty owned by Lump End Toward while stables burned and the blaze disrupted events. An industrial ball discussion followed at Holmes-Edwards meeting as teams prepared schedules and preparations for the coming season. Daubert can't start season amid injuries and uncertain dates.
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New Orleans
Inwood Troy F and Letty
Lump End Toward
Tae
Holmes-Edwards
Hedin
Elu
Otley
Berarik
Gloriously Green and a Poker Bird Busts a String of Bets
A colorful, clipped rant describes ordinary men with money and luck at a poker table. It contrasts rich players who gamble freely with poorer men who play only with their last coins, noting how even a clever trickster can be outplayed by watching eyes and a dropped chip.
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New Haven Forms Boxing Commission to Govern Ring Expos
An ordinance in New Haven calls for a board of athletic commissioners to regulate boxing exhibitions. It transfers licensing authority from the police chief to a joint board, aiming to oversee bouts and curb unauthorized matches. The measure was reported to the board of aldermen and ordered printed.
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New Haven
Boxing Commission
Board of Athletic Commissioners
Board of Aldermen
Miss Alexa Stirling Hurt In Auto Accident
Atlanta Ga reports national woman golf champion Alexa Stirling severely injured in a car collision last night. Police say the bootlegger's car fled the scene after striking the vehicle carrying Stirling, who sustained facial jaw and knee injuries and was treated by physicians.
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Alexa Stirling
Atlanta
Anni
Champio
Racing Entries and Odds Amid Busy Bowie Racecard
A fragmented Bowie racecard lists horses and riders with unclear spellings. Mentions include Mant, Margery Edith, Carica, Tantalas, and various purse and mile events with general notes on entrants, odds, and positions, reflecting a bustling but obscured program.
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Bowie
Romnuiden
Dern
Margery Edith
Dumber
Lebatte
Lantada
Carica
Schallengery
Jug
Gomlage
Romeard
Tantalas
Mane
Stahe
Antainetti
Escman
Loty
Alavinee
Impartial Spotlight on Gene Martins Baseball Ambitions
The Impartial reports Gene Martin considering quitting baseball after this season if he fails to motivate himself and teammates. Promises of recognition from big league scouts and secretary Jimmy Kelly hint at a comeback, while managerial doubts and fan favorites color the outlook for his career.
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Gene Martin
Gene
Con Tor
Thal Lana
Ray Grime
Vtin Ls
Jimmy Kelly
el Walsh
Hag
Amiion Ts
Miners
Tie
Young Irish Teen Faces Harsh Hotel Smoker Heat
A damaged clipping describes Young Irish, an underage man, trying to defend himself at a smoky venue night after night. The report notes he sits with Bones as a minor and is singled out for danger in the ring and crowd.
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Morehan
Ring
Palits Training to Defeat Bogasil
Pete Ringsles Dare Pa hish man raining for his will the weight of the 26th all fields that he honestly believes Patilz will polish off the lava fighter Tre declares that the faireth Tasha rar out of no annteh with aq Briltan has imbued Palita with increased samico and predicts unit trdturers of Cave will be down in Sores ready to wager ly on their ¢
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Pete
Dare
Kayo
Tre
Mertz Rolls High String At Peoria Bowling Meet
Mertz rolled a high single string of 298 at Peoria in the American Bowling event. The meet featured Sted and Moore from Detroit and Jandel among top finishers with FP.ilpenburg of Wheuackaune Wisconsin placing sixth in a crowded field.
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Peoria
Horta
L. Stn
Ro Sted
Wy Moore
Jandel
Ilpenburg
Wheuackaune Wisconsin
Cee
No Friction Between Giants Dowmers Declares
Winston Salem S8 Aurh 6 Maraner John T Meraw reports from Asheville last night that published reports about Charles A Stoneham Giants president and other parties are unfounded. He says private business and personal relations are settled and that contrary statements are propaganda.
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Winston-Salem
John T Meraw
The
Hants
Ashville
Charles A. Stoneham
Giants
Garris
Jim
Stoneham
Mycelt
Fda
Qwlial Hey
John McGraw 47 Today and Predicting a World's Championship
Winston NC April 1 Tomorrow marks John McGraws forty seventh birthday leader of the Giants He will celebrate in Rocky Mount with Arthur Irwin longtime IL manager McGraw 31 years in baseball remains youthful and confident about a possible world championship this year He began playing baseball at age six joining the Giants on July 7 1908
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N. C
John McGraw
Giants
Rocky Mount
Arthur Irwin
International League
McGraw
The
Shamrock Jilin Trial Spin for America's Cup Hope
Sir Thomas Lipton plans trials with Shamrock sailing the Shamrock Jilin, aiming to prove superior speed against an American defender. If Shamrock proves five boats faster, Lipton will seek New York Club permission to substitute new masts for the final races.
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LNB
Laglund
Ags
Yar Phos Ripton
Thomas
New York
Ht Clu
Calane O'Neil
Sir Thomas
United Geil
Lewis-Stecher purse sparks promoter interest in Chicago
A Chicago promoter discusses a $20,000 purse for a Lewis versus Stecher bout with potential transfer options and new venue hints. The promoter signals readiness to back a match in New York unless arrangements move to Chicago, while weighing endorsement and scheduling nuances.
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Lewis-Stecher
BWC
Ul At
Lewis Wee Jon Stecher
Chicago
Disarmed by Chinese Forces Report Amid Tense London Scene
Fragmentary OCR notes describe chaos in central London as unidentified troops and authorities clash with Chinese forces. Mentions General Ducat and a combat context with large crowds and security measures. Unclear details due to garbled text.
Primary Elections Plan Excludes Women, Indiana Debate
A late afternoon conference with Governor James P Woodrich and state officials settled that women will be excluded from participation in Indiana primary elections. The decision, described as packed by party leaders, follows a meeting of section commissioners after discussions this afternoon.
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Tndlan Atolls
Indiana
Walay
Sion
Skde
James P
Woodrich
Crossman Stirred Over Fight Announcement
Jim Crossman, matchmaker for Black Rock A C, roams town seeking the author of a sensational New York article about a Britton Laurette bout. He says the piece is flawed and aims to damage the show, naming Laurette as a dangerous champion and asserting incorrect past results.
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Jim Crossman
Black Rock A. C
Jim
New York
Bridgeport
Jack Britton
Walter Laurette
Britton
Bayonne
N. J
Laurette
Canada
lMt
Skaters Headed for Antwerp for Olympic Games
New York April 6 American entrants for the 1924 Olympic Games set to depart for Antwerp the next day. The skating squad includes notable figures such as Weld and Boston, champions in American skating circles, while the hockey team is led by I W McCormick with a list of players including L Z McCormick and Faald. The group travels amid preparations and a recent Pittsburgh incident impacting team plans.
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Wil St
Antwerp
Rkce
Pittsburgh
Ted Ax
Skalan Weld
Boston
Fisur
I. W. McCormick
Hia
L. Z. McCormick
Bonny
Endmite
Guhern
Resolute Likely Cup Defender To Take Water
Bristol April reports Robert W. Eimmons of the sloop Tresoluts, candidate for the defense of the America's Cup, says the vessel will be put in the water here. Expected first trial spin soon after.
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Bristol
Robert W. Eimmons
Edward Eagan Loses Two Bouts in Boxing Tourney
Edward Eagan Yale boxing champion and heavyweight contender fought through preliminaries in the national amateur in Poston building. He lost two bouts ending his bid for Olympic selection. Opponents included Kai Wicks and Frank Graybero, with Eagan delivering strong punches before falls. Gale Farquhar and others also posted titles in various weight classes as the final rounds determined Olympic hopefuls.
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Nans
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Yale
Cas
Tures
Eta Pouweight
Othera
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Eagan
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Steates
Hilwaukee
Neal
Ben Pours
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