Seeley Haviland and Mott Named on Connecticut Team
Connecticut state golf announces Seeley Haviland and Sid Mott will join Bridgeport players on a ten man squad for tri state matches against Massachusetts and Rhode Island in October. Hartford district contributions include Frank English Frank Rosas George Smart John Sill Clive Alvord Kenneth Reid and Booby Grant with team captaincy and prior titles noted. Matches begin October 8 at Brookline Country Club and October 15 at Brae Burn with morning foursomes and afternoon two balls resulting in one point per winner.
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Paul Haviland
Sid Mott
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Connecticut
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Rhode Island
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Waterbury
Greenwich
Frank K English
Frank Rosas
George Smart
John Sill
Wethersfield
Clive Alvord
Greenwich Country Club
Kenneth Reid
Farmington
Booby Grant
Harvard
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Yale
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MIN River Club Champon
F. J. Fist
James Kenyon
Brooklaun Country Club
Boston
Francia Quimet Trecomse
Latzo Wins On Foul Over Gans in Wilkes-Barre Bout
Pete Latzo former welterweight champion beat Joey Gans of Alten town on a foul in the eighth round of a scheduled 10 round fight in Wilkes-Barre Latzo rises to middleweight after outgrowing his lighter division.
Rains Postpone Goshen Races Amid Track Thaw
Morning rain made the track heavy at Goshen New York forcing postponement of races scheduled for the afternoon. Officials from the Associated Press report the conditions delayed events planned for today with no new time set.
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Johnston to play in east with Williams in Davis Cup push
San Francisco August 23. William M Johnston, famed as a strong offensive player, prepares to depart for Boston to team with Richard N Williams in the national doubles. The pair join the Davis Cup effort, with Johnston expected to lead the US challenge in singles and doubles as the season advances.
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Associated Press
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Boston
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Tilden Defeats Owens Easily In Fog And Drizzle
In Newport on August 23 AP notes William Tilden defeated George Owen 6-0 in a misty sea fog met with drizzle. Over 300 spectators watched at the casino as Tilden, aided by byes, reached the third round of the invitation tournament amid soggy turf and renewed rain.
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William T Tilcen
George Owen
Harvard
Big Bill Yon
Bye
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Tilden
Triden
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Chicago
Jean Washer
Lott
John Doeg
Francis T. Hunter
Dempsey Forced to Train as Weather Halts Plans
In Chicago on Aug 23 heavy rains turned Lincoln Fields into a muddy area delaying Jack Dempsey’s road work. The former heavyweight champ used a walking exerciser and light routines while seeking to box and spar, amid ticket sales and Tex Rickard’s busy yet tense headquarters.
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Lincoln Fields
Jack Dempscy
Dempsey
Saratoga
Tex Rickard
Tex
Alaska
Tunney's Manager Leaves for Chicago
Gene Tunney's manager Gibson departed from Lake Pleasant for Chicago to finalize training plans for the heavyweight champion's upcoming bout with Jack Dempsey. Gibson said Tunney would finish training at Fox Lake with final sessions before the September title fight.
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Gene Tunney
Genes
Lake Pleasant
Chicago
Tunney
Paul Cavelier
Billy Vidgheck
Brooklawn Star Haviland Qualifies For National Amateur
Paul Haviland of Brooklawn posted 74 77 for 151 two over par to reach match play at the national amateur golf tournament in Minneapolis. He tied for tenth with peers including Francis Culmet Don Cartick and George Rotam, while Dexter Cummings also qualified. Last year he tied for tenth at Baltussol with 169 but fell in the first round to Bill Reekie.
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Paul Haviland
Brooklawn
Minneapolis
Francis Culmet
Don Cartick
George W. Rotam
Houston
Tex Havilands
Yale
Dexter Cummings
Haviland
Baltussol
Bill Reekie
Upper Montclair
New York
Associated Press
Sam
Meadow Brook
Winston Guest
Tommy Hitchcock
Webb
Stevenson
Milburn
Simmons Seeks AL Batting Crown Amid Injury Comeback
New York Aug 84 AP Simmons of the Athletics chases the American League batting title as injuries sidelined him temporarily. Lon Gehrig and Babe Ruth era names echo in the past, with Simmons showing early-season form near a 409 average before July setbacks.
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Cleveland Neps
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George Stone
Browns
Ty Cobb
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George Siler
Babe Ruth
Heinie Manush Wis
Chemp Simmons
Hiegre
Lon Gehrig
Ruth
Gehrig
Why Should a Ribbon Be Worn On a Hat in Early Times
The passage explains the hat ribbon's origins and purpose. Early hats used a circular leather piece, and wind made them difficult to wear. A simple string or hand round the hat later helped grip the head, with stitching added to secure the band. Over time the band became primarily decorative.
Arms Top Dusty League Teams in Batting Fielding
The General Electric team tops the Dusty League in batting and fielding as the Remington Arms squad edges them in a game. Electrics ride a 12 game win streak while Arms lead with a .371 team batting average and Armenien fielding at .856, with Electrics close behind in both metrics.
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Ruth and Gehrig Lag Ground in Homers Chase
New York August 23. Ruth and Gehrig trail in the homer chase as a single game between the Cards and Phillies yields several homers. Babe Ruth must boost his pace to threaten his 1921 record of 59 as the Yankees face an open date stretch with 35 games left. Cards players Biedle Sherdel Hafey and Echubel also homered.
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Associated Press
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Yanks
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Hugmaen
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Hafey
Echuble
Ruth-Gehrig
Picked Holyoke boxers to face Park City battlers tonight
A select Holyoke five will clash with Bridgeport’s best in amateur bouts at Pleasure Beach arena tonight. The card features intercity matches with boxers from New Haven Westport and Milford, following a strong turnout at Waele nut Beach two weeks earlier.
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Park City Battlers
Beach
Bridgeport
Dyer
Pleasure Beach
Invaders
New Haven Westport
Milford
Armand Nodeau
Albert Larciere
Buster Nodeau
Eddie Pree
Yost
Victor Cothair
Billy Midale
Armory Vincent Norwalk
Prank Smith
Toman. Brown
Stever Verbani
Westport
George Lawrence
Ed Lemay
Lowell Sanderson
Eddie Bacco
Wes Rogers
Joe Forsythe
Jana Joe Morgan
Ansonia
Steve Ware
Pete Vitle
Tony Darco
Ray Bell
Tom Sportine
Jan Jack Sullivan
Red Grillo & Kraft
Billy LaCroix
Ted LaCrotmang
Steve Knopp
New Haven
George Walters
Nee Gallagher
Johnny Andrews
Eddie Jello
Tony Preto
Jack Dilio
Mickey
Gibbons John Thomas
L. Chapin
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F Costello
Johnny Ronstine
Youngster Pitches No Hit No Run Game
Toronto youth pitcher John Prudhomme tossed a no hit no run game as his team beat Reading 14 to 0 today. Four batters reached first base on passes while the rest of the Reading lineup failed to muster a hit.
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Fairfield Nines Meet Tonight in Little World Series
The Fairfield Twilight League event features Handy and Harman facing the All Stars at Sherman field, rain delaying earlier plans. Drew and Ahlstrand lead Handy and Harman’s lineup with Mills or Risley to pitch for the All Stars, Kycta catching, as the series resumes with a Friday game.
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