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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1926

Page

12

Jones Fordyce win up victory in Gold Ball Championship

Jones and Fordyce edge Orcutt and Upson in a tight par four five stroke contest as wind and rough challenge holes. The champions take the final hole to win one up after a see-saw match with several holes halved and key drives into the rough shaping the outcome.

Jones-Fordyce Jones Atp Miss Orcutt Upson Bic Orcutt Upton Orqt Themen Fordyre Fioth Upgon-Orentz S'rue Jones and Fordsce Fam Tones Fordyce Oreitt Uphon Miss Fordyce Miss Orentz Jones Ext Miss Revit Mr Upson Chis Dormio Mr. Upson Mr. Jones Mr Jones

Helen Wills poised to claim tennis throne with Lenglen turn

The Sportlight predicts Helen Wills will be world champion by 1927 or 1928 as Lenglen turns professional. It recalls Lenglen’s 1919 Wimbledon rise at 21 and Wills’s early 20s American titles, noting Wills’s improved forehand and nerve under pressure, and compares futures across American, French, and English courts. It also touches on baseballs pennant races and boxing near-future showdowns, highlighting key stars Ruth, Dempsey, Tunney, and Tilden.

Helen Wills Lenglen Miss Will Suzanne Lenglen Mile Lenglen Tweny-Eight California Helen =ia Trier Easthampton Mary Browne Helen Wiis Traynor Wright Cuyler Carey Mr Ruth Boston New York Dempsey Tunney Ffanney Lem

Sloan the Jockey Behind the Legend Ted Sloan praised for control and rapport

At a gathering of horse owners and trainers, veteran jockeys discuss the craft. Snapper Garrison cites Ted Sloan as the greatest, noting his unique ability to calm animals and guide horses to peak speed with a perfect seat, timely whipping, and firm friendship.

Snapper Garrison Isaac Murphy Garrison Murphy Isaac Snapper Ted Sloan Sloan Sioan Cool

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Louise Fordyce R. A. Jones, JR Glenna Collett Max Marston Maureen Orcutt and Loren Upson Bernice Wall and Roland MacKenzie Helen Wille Pittsburgh Cleveland Yankees Bill Tilden Vinnie Richards Vinnie Big Bill Tilden Sloan Peer P. Lorillard Co P. Lorill DCO
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