Walter Johnson to Be Honored At Park Washington Ceremony
Washington plans a tribute to Walter Johnson on the twentieth anniversary of his mound debut at American League Park. The event includes the first Distinguished Service Medal from the American League, presented by Secretary Kellogg in President Coolidge’s absence, with gifts from admirers nationwide.
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Washington
Associated Press
National Capital
Walter Johnson
Kansas
Johnson
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Ty Cobb
Coolidge
Kelloge
B. 5. Johnson
American League
Nick” Altrack
al” Schacht
Antica
Senior golfers chase Russell's title after default win
Dan Russell initially earned the 1927 senior municipal championship by default but rivals protested. Beardsley park officials granted another week to qualify, and eleven pros seized the chance, including NM Leighton, Dave Osborn, Calhoun Latham, John Woost, Don Rowe, F. Murray, Ed Warner, R. Young, T. McLaughlin, Ed Mansfield, and Dr. M. Rowe.
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Dan Russell
Russell
Beardsley Park
Golf
NM. Leighton
Dave Osborn
Calhoun Latham
John Woost
Don Rowe
F. Murray
Ed Warner
R. Young
T. McLaughlin
Ed Mansfield
M +. Rowe
Giants Acquire Jacksonville Pitcher in Sale to New York
Jacksonville pitcher Ben Camwell of the Southeastern League has been sold to the New York Giants owner Charles Griner for 925,000. Camwell will join the Giants in Pittsburgh, with a 30 day option to evaluate and use the player.
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Jacksonville
Associated Press
Ben Camwell
Mitcher
New York
Charles Bo Griner
Theel
Tomizat
Cantwell
Gants
Pittsburgh
Griner
Addest
Giants
Gantell
McGill Crew Triumphs Over Toronto In Tough Race
McGill crew from Montreal defeated Toronto in the annual one mile and 550 yard race amid difficult weather conditions. The win marks a clear victory for McGill in a competitive rowing meeting held in Ontario.
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Toronto
Associated Press
Applendit
McGill Unity
Montreal
Go Af
Lincoln racing results reveal multiple race purses and times
Race card lists seven events with three-year-olds and up, from one mile to seven furlongs. Speckled Beau, Keeper 100, and Jenner post times around 1:39 to 1:52. Also noted are entry names, purse amounts, and several also ran horses including Wild Life and Forbearance.
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Beau
Keeper
Jenner
Wild Life
Selio Taboo
Honever
Peternel
Betty Ames HA
Fischer
Helen R
the Garner
Kitty Cat Echolight
Pretty Gal
Smiling Betty
Edna Sweep
Teca
Queen Royal
Devonia
Miss Rosedale
Eden
Cez
Hardy
Frances Rock
Matador
Finland
Laddie Buck
Traveller
Wind Flower
Peterwell
Senator Seth
Deprema
Busy Lassee
Picton
Alsa
Rolling Star
Besom
Ferreth
Glennie
Mac Maxim
Turuinge
Chip
Pool
Little
M. Garner
Alearan
Bulle Burke
Mekios
Pigeon Wing
Brown Sugar
Ben
Prince Ronald
Moonraker
Fuirlongs
Beco
Tramore
Pichon
Mally Jane
Ren Reputation
Tyre Nevesmore
Lady Mart Valentine
the Heathen
Test Wal
Lady Braxtec
Mise Chiniquy
Pritpar
Paule Shey
King Tur
English Girl Claims New Jumping Record
Miss M. A. Guinn, 20, set a world mark for women by leaping eighteen feet three and a half inches in the broad jump at Stamford. She also won the hundred yards dash and helped her team relay.
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London
iBy Press
M. A. Guinn
Stamford
Guin
Strength of Hitchcock and No 1 polo role dominates selection
New York August 1 A detailed discussion on the Open No 1 and No 3 polo positions reveals the blend of attacking dash and defensive vigilance sought for the American big four. Tommy Hitchcock shapes the No 1 role with precise attacking support from a reliable No 2, while coaches seek balance with forthcoming No 3 candidates. upcoming tests at Meadow Brook and Sands Point frame the selection battles.
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New York
J. Phipps
Monte Waterbury
Tommy Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Polo General Staff
Ttsvng
Winston Guest
Duc
Louis B. Stoddard
Buckhead
Tommy
Army-in-India
Meadow Brook
Sands Point Club
Port Washington
McGraw Nets Two Outfielders for Giants from Sally League
John J. McGraw announced after a scouting trip along the Atlantic seaboard that the New York Giants have secured two outfielders and an infielder from the Sally league. Fullis of the Macon Club and Jordan of Charlotte will join after the season end, Crawford of Greensville at third base, and Cantrell from Jacksonville is ordered to report immediately.
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Ated
John J
Walter Johnson joins Senators in 20th season story
A 1967 reminiscence details scout and manager Joe Cantillon meeting the idea of a pitcher for nothing. Walter Johnson, meeting the Washington club, proves to be the pitcher Cantillon sought and signs as a free agent. Johnson debuts in 1907 and becomes a cornerstone through a storied career highlighted by a World Series win in 1924.
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Joe Cantillon
Washington Senators
Joe
Eoen
Idaho
Johnson
Washington
Walter Johnson
Heyden
Cantillon
Walter Perry Johnson
Senetora
Washington Cluo
Jimmy McAleer
Clarke Griffith
Griff
Change Medal Play Home Run Twins in New England Tournament
Weather forced late starters to play under unfavourable conditions in the second round of the New England professional golf tournament at Commonwealth County club. The tourney committee halted afternoon cards and reduced play to 54 holes. Herbert C Lagerlade led after round one with 56 and shot 69 in the afternoon. his potential seven-stroke lead would have vanished if his card counted. Several early starters posted good scores despite the weather. The second round was eliminated with tomorrow’s 36 holes to complete play.
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Newton
AsSociated Preach
New England
Commonwealth County Club
Herbert C. Lagerlade
Becky Beal Wins Circuit Opener in Mansfield Pace
Becky Beal won the 2:16 pace to open the Grand Circuit racing in Mansfield Ohio on August 1. Rythmic Toad also won the 2:14 pace while Miss Wreath captured the third heat after a stretch break by the winner. San Andres took an easy claiming trot. I B Wilson was thrown from his sulky in the 2:18 pace injuring his ankle. In New York, Giants defeated the Yankees 6-3 as Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth homered, with Terry and Harper providing the long shots for the visitors.
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Mansfield
Ohio
Associated Press
Becky Beall
Rythmic Toad
Miss Wreath
San Andres
I. B. Wilson
Gilead
Peter Brown
New York
Yankees
Indians
Gianta
Lou Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Terry
Sportsman's Park
St. Louis
Cardinals
Gorge Harper
Giants
Becky Beal
B. m
Peter Scott
iMitchelly
Grattan
Peazert
Ruth T
iWhitehead
Bonnie the Great
Crane
al Maxey
McAilent
Ruth J
Mansfield News
Rythmie Todd
Pik
Todd Mac
Rhea
Ecawab
Jolla
Belle Lamont
Br. G
San Francisso
R. Stout
Walter Axworthy
Erskine
B. G
Mallow
Brinkerhoffs
Mery Scott
Lacey
Gordon T. Coller Turner
Alzo van
Rain Halts Forest Hills Junior and Boys Tennis Tourney
Heavy rain drenches Forest Hills stopping the national junior and boys championships after three matches. Seeds Frank Shields and Wiltin Jacobs won their early rounds, with Eugene Mc Auliff also advancing. Play resumes at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow to make up the lost time.
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West Side Tennis Club
Forest Hills
Associated Press
Frank Shields
New York
J. C. Rhen
Lancaster
Penn
Wiltin Jacobs
Baltimore
F. B. Brolda
Pittsburgh
Eugene McAuliff
Yonkers
Tordham
EB. G. Hoen
Rochester
National Public Links Tourney Opens Today in Cleveland
Mighty drives mark the final rehear sale for 132 aspirants in the national public links golf championship set to begin tomorrow at Ridgewood club in Cleveland. Contenders include Lester Botstad and stars from Chicago Buffalo New York and Pittsburgh among a field of Americans with four Canadians present.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Associated Press
Ridgewood Club
Golftom
Nnks
Lindbergh
St. Louis
Buffalo
Jese
Togo Hammote
Hamilton
Gut
Lester Botstad
Minneapolis
George Thomas
Chicago
James McAuliffe
Dick Welsh
New York
Carl Kaufman
Pittsburgh
Thunderstorm Halts Yankees as Indians Win Again
New York games halted by storm after rain and darkness postpone both ends of a twin bill. Indians win 4 to 1 in the halted first game as Koenig hits a ringing double and Hert Pennock drives in two, while the second game is abandoned.
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Indians
New York
Cleveland Indians
Walt Miller
Koenig
Feld
Hert Pennock
Bebe
Jemtecon
Purgeon
Summa
Poneeca
Gewel
Sewell
Behrodt
Hodapp
Miller
YORK
Combs
Koen
Ruth
Rf Gehrig
Meuse
Lazzeri
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Pennock
P Ol
Cleveland
L. Sewell
Mowe
Fonseca
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Gastella
Geri
Lo Gehrig
Balla
Pate
Nock
Miler
Nallin
Dien
Bridgeport Y Team to Face Meriden on Saturday Courts
The YMCA tennis match in Bridgeport pits the Bridgeport Y against Meriden's International Silver Co. team. Friday's lineup features B. Foster, J. H. Wilbur, Dr. R. Warren Hall, and Winton Hoffman. Meriden previously beat Bridgeport 3-2 in Meriden.
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Bridgeport ‘‘Y
Meriden
International Silver Co
International Silver
Bridgeport
B. Foster
J. H. Wilbur
Dr. R. Warren Hail
Winton Hoffman
Voight Status To Be Known Soon In Golf Affray
Cleveland dispatch says the executive committee of the United States Golf Association reviewed George Voigt of Washington’s amateur standing. A decision was expected to be announced in New York later in the week. President William C. Fownes declined to disclose details but said the topic was thoroughly discussed. The committee also examined the amateur status of nearly 200 entrants for the national amateur tournament to be staged in Minneapolis next month.
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Cleveland
United States Golf Amaciaion Today
George Voigt
Washingto
New York
William C. Fownes
United States Golf Association
Minneapolis
Mohicans Triumph Over Waysides 6 to 1 at Beechwood Park
The Mohicans defeated the Waysides at Beechwood Park Sunday afternoon by six to one. J Mortem allowed two hits as Skippe hit a three-base double. Batteries: Mohicans Marvin and Kane. Waysides Shanley pitched.
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Wayeides
Beechwood Park
J. J. Mortem
Skippe
Marvin and
Kane
Mohicans
Rod Shanley
Waysides
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