Bobby Jones Eliminated by Harry Legg in National Amateur
In Minneapolis on August 24, veteran Harry Legg defeated champion George Von Elm one up in the second round. Bobby Jones barely escaped Maurice McCarthy, winning two up after a tense morning session. Jones advances to face Jimmy Johnston in the 36 hole quarter finals as former champions Evans and Ouimet also prevail.
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French and Japs Meet in Davis Cup Opener
The opening Davis Cup inter zone finals match between France and Japan will feature Henri Cochet versus Yoshiro Oba at Longwood Cricket Club Chestnut Hill tomorrow afternoon. Rene Lacoste faces Takeichi Harada in the second singles with the doubles at 3 pm Friday and 2 pm Saturday.
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Takeichi Harada
Pierre Gillou
Zenzo Shimizu
Bridgeport Men Entered in Invitation Golf Tournament
Bridgeport will be well represented at the New Haven Country club annual three day invitation tournament opening this morning on the Whitneyville course. Local entrants include Earl M. Hayes H. C. Goddard F. L. Muls D. F. Wheeler Dr. K. H McNeil C. A. Phelps and Dr. F. s Willams. The event marks the last invitation in Connecticut this year with 16 scores entering match play from 120 plus entries.
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Brooklawn Club
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Wethersfield
Burrus May Be Lost To Braves For Season
Boston Braves first baseman Dick Burrus is likely out for the season after a hip injury worsened on a road trip and in a pinch hitting appearance against the Cubs. A specialists report indicates the injury could end his year absent a miracle.
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Associated Press
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The Cubs Rise From a Long Dormant Era in 1920s News
Grantland Rice surveys the Cubs' faded glory era from 1906 to 1911 and notes their return to prominence after a seventeen year drought. He cites key players like Kling Archer Sheckard Hofman and Steinfeldt and mentions managers and critics predicting renewed success alongside reflections on boxing era poetry and golf tips. The piece blends sports nostalgia with commentary on current prospects and a lesson on proper golf swing technique.
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Miss Haviland Wins Low Net at Brooklawn Club
Miss Louise Haviland won the low net honors with an 81 in a Tuesday ladies match at Brooklawn Country Club. Miss C. E. Chapman tied for low gross with 103, while Chapman posted 90 for gross and net respectively.
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Brooklawn Country Club
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Youngster Palfrey Shines in National Women's Tourney
Boston fourteen year old Sar ah Palfrey, youngest entrant in the national women’s championships, lost her first match to the top British pair but drew praise from mentor Mrs Hazel Wightman. Palfrey impressed with rally control and hot shots, earning future potential as she gains tournament experience in New York.
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Associated Press
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Boston
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Joan Fry
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New York
Handy Harman Nine Easily Defeats All-Stars in Opener
The Handy Harman nine won easily last night in Fairfield, beating the All-Stars 10 to 1 in the first game of a five game series. Drew held the Stars to two hits while his teammates capitalized on errors and pressed Risley hard as the innings progressed. The score shows Handy Harman 0001720 10 All-Stars 00000001.
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Tournament Play at Mill River Postponed
Unfavorable golfing conditions forced postponement of the 18-note tactics Medal play competition at Mill River Country Club until Sunday afternoon.
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Mill River Country Club
Helen Wills Dominates in National Tennis Tourney Triumph
Helen Wills crushed Hersh Scharman in straight sets 6-0 6-2 to advance to the national women's singles championship rounds. The California star’s win came in windy Forest Hills as the field was narrowed to 16 with several British contenders left.
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Forest Hills
Associated Press
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John Hi England
Molle -Mallory
Neth Sterry
England
Hi Jacobs
Califo
Eileen Ennett
Eland
Betty Nuthall
Penelopa Anderson
Richmore
Open Polo Championship Entries Open Next Month
The open polo championship of the United States starts after the International Polo matches at Meadow Brook Westbury L I. Entries close September 7 at the U S Polo Association New York office. Four man teams from any club may enter with no handicap. Individual prizes are offered and default wins carry no individual trophies. A $1060 per team for forfeiture applies if a team fails to play. The Monty Waterbury Cup returns with handicap play for four man teams. winners hold the cup for one year.
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Meadow Brook Club
Westbury
L. L
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United States Polo Association
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Cap-a-Pie Captures Famous Ebor Handicap
Cap-a-Pie, a Derby three-year-old, won the famous Ebor Handicap at York beating Lord Astor’s Poet by half a length. Lord Barnby’s Review Order finished third as Cap-a-Pie started at 100 to 7 against. The race was worth about $6000.
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Thompson Named Navy Track Coach after Dartmouth star
Annapolis Md Aug 24 AP EB M Thompson former Dartmouth University track star and world record holder for the high hurdles today was named chief track coach at the United States Naval Academy He will assume the duties in the fall after serving last season as an assistant at Yale
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M. Thompson
Dartmouth University
United States Naval Academy
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Yale
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