LaCoste Wins U S Crown In Four Sets At Indoor Event
Rene LaCoste of France defeats fellow countryman Jean Horetta in four sets to capture the 1926 national indoor singles title. The two upsets a field including William T. Tilden and Vincent Richards as LaCoste and Borotta Hunter-Richards clinched the doubles title for the United States.
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New York
Rene LaCoste
France
Jean Horetta
Boroira
William T. Tilden
Vincent Richards
Francis T. Hunter
America
LaCoste
Richards
Hunter
Tilden
Invaders
Borotta
A. W. Rethalter
Seth
Heavi
LaCosteauinkir
Thay
Pon
Anderson
TiSen
Eddie Plank Dying Former Mack Star
Eddie Plank the longtime pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics lies seriously ill at his Gettysburg home after waking in poor health. The 60 year old, retired from the majors seven years ago, has shown slight improvement after a morning collapse and prior years of garage business work.
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Eddie Plank
Mack Star
Gettysburg
Eiddie Plank
Philadelphia Athletics
Plank
Busihee
Schaefer Tops Hoppe In 18.1 Title Race
Jake Schaefer defeated veteran Willie Hoppe in the first round of their three day 18.1 billiards title match in Chicago. Schaefer led most of the match, building a 231 point total while Hoppe reached 50 despite a late rally, setting up a next match with Edouard Thoremany for the world title. A conference with foremen in New York was planned to announce the date in early April.
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Sncago
Jake Schaefer
Willie Hopp
Innis
Hoppe
Edouard Thoremany
Troppe Gail
Foremans
New York
Tet Dass
Tang
Flo
Schaefer
Ducidad
Renewed Interest in Racing in England Surges
Newmarket Feb 21 AP Interest in English horse racing has risen rapidly with 4090 horses running under Jockey Club rules last season, the highest on record. In 1827 only 1166 horses ran, while the total stakes won in England last year amounted to pounds.
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Newmarket
England
Jockey Club
Yale Man Says College Sport Moves Forward Despite Abuses
Yale board chair George Hettleton argues at alumni luncheon that college sport has progressed toward mutual respect within and among colleges. He cites the Board of Control since 1916, student managers, and academic safeguards, noting a shared movement toward honor and cooperation among Yale Harvard and Princeton.
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New Haven
George He] Nettleton
Chaiman
Yale Board of Rental
Tu Yale Athletic Association
Lutcheon
Fale
Nettleton
Tre N. Corwin
C. W. Mendelslice
Harvard
Princeton
Tre
Servion
Dean Briges
University of Faculty
Hiaenwa
Ita Ann
Understatiuate Athletic Association
Athle
George Adee
Thomas DeWit Cuyler
Walter Camp
Frank Hinkey
John Greenway
Owen
Yale News
George Owen
Princrton
Hober Baker
Waller Camp
Close Race For Honors In Chain Girls Bowling Loop
Miss Warozinas and Mag Keith lead in a tight American Chain bowling league with a one game margin. Individual averages show Miss Warozina atop. Westland alleys host Thursday night action, with team and player highs listed such as Team No 1 1246 high total and M Mullins 84 in single. Orioles spring camp signs left handed Edward Wusak, noted for 14 strikeouts in a Cleveland amateur game. three years in amateur ball with 15 wins last season.
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Mag Keith
Wrozina
Westland
Baltimore Orioles
Edward Wwusak
Cleveland
Fie
Lockwoods Aim to Top Y M H A Separates in City Battle
The Lockwoods, a top junior basketball team, are ranked high this season and seek to defeat the Y M H A Separates to claim city honors in their division.
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Lockwoods
Peter De Paolo Breaks Record In 300 Mile Race
Pete De Paolo won the inaugural 200 mile car race at Meany Pla with an average speed of 129.99 mph, beating 18 drivers. He finished two laps ahead of Harry Hartz, setting a new distance record and surpassing Tommy Milton’s former mark. Devore led early, Devore set a world record for the 30 mile distance on a wooden bowl, and De Paolo’s car carried his baby's shots on the steering gear.
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Pla
de Paolo
Harry Hartz
Bob McDonough
Frank R. Eliott
Ear
Devore
Tommy Milton
Kansas City
Barnes Oldfield
Ralph Henburn
Tan
Dave Ley
Leon Duray
de Paceto
Hartz
Whauray
Benett Hl
Pita
Mosihen
da Paolo
Duray
Cultyor City
Cal
Fort Cooper
Ara Derdolo
Thalian Aad
Maseo
Ther
Helen Wills wins mixed doubles at Bristol hotel event
Helen Wills and O. 0. Kingsley clinched the Bristol hotel mixed doubles title in Beaulieu France defeating Miss Bennett and Mr Wisher of England 0-4, 6-3. Wills then rushed to Monte Carlo for the Duke of Connaught gold cup, with Suzanne Lenglen reportedly barred from May competition by doctors.
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Beaulieu
France
Helen Wills
Kingsley
Bristol Hotel
Miss Bennett
Mr Wisher
Englana
Wills
Satterthwaite
England
Monte Caro
Monte Carlo
Senorita
Elia de Alvarey
Spain
Lucy Poulip
George Simond
Senorita de Alvarez
Ore Jawer
Welcn Wills
Greb Favored To Score Over Flowers Next Friday Night
New York February 2 1925 Hang Greb Pittsburghs dynamic middleweight champion heads to Madison Square Garden to defend his title against Tiger Flowers in a fifteen round 160 pound bout. The card features Mickey Rockson KK Kaplan and other six to ten round bouts shaping one of the season’s top programs. Greb enters in strong form while Flowers hopes to upset the prohibitive favorite in a high profile title defense.
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New York
Greb
Pittsburgh
Madison Square Garden
Tiger A Lowers
Atlanta
Nezro
Mike ‘Mes Tigue
Houte
Mickey Rockson
Boise
Ilano
Phi Kaplan
Harlem
Battler
Ruby Gold
Stein
East
Reggny Leonard
Dick Conlon
Altoons
Johnny Filveci
Frankie Logano
Jimmy Mendoza
Alzeldberg
Gieb and
Wowers
Washington, Leb. Hosts Historic Squash Finals Triumphs
W Dalruiee Dixon of New York wins the singles title at the marcennial squash tournament final rounds, defeating Dr. Foster C Kellogg of Boston in four sets 15-12 15-8 10-15 12-15. Harvard Stars take the team trophy second leg, tying Philadelphia four matches to one to set a tourney record of 18 wins against two defeats. Dixon developed under coach Harry Cowles.
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Leb
W. Dalruiee Dison
New York
Starvard
Acquiink
Dixon
Foster C. Kellogg
Boston
Dr Kelloggs
Philadelphia
Harvard
College Court
Harry Cowles
Chestnuts Hold Six Game Margin In Nut League
The Chestnuts lead the Noisy Nut bowling league by six games with the Walnuts second. Sadler and Happy post averages over 100. Standings show high single Grimes 134, high total Bobo 846, Chestnuts 431 and 1191 for team marks, with Chestnuts 95, Walnuts 94, Dough nuts 91, Brazilnuts 1¢, Butternuta 91, Peanuts 90.
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Sadler
Happy
Grimes
Bobo
Chestnuts
Vogel Bannon
Herman
Connors
Lisowskt A Bs
Calaront
Aogy
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Langello
Seller
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Wisco
Tae
Mercurio Vee
Palo
Letty
Tomasko
John Six
Sebastian Wares
Weber
Waterbury
Miss Reisner
Misa Connie
Banleyr Ree
Sebastian Wiv Aoe
Miss Cavanaugh
Harm Fe
Misa Veillette
Zelier
Isi Stratford
Devitt
John
Ehlert
Tee
Kiseo
Willams
Mercurio
Miss Paradise
Stephens
Ena Mnanie Eerie
Tierman
Loo
Vogel
Germes Sheer
Princeton Five Beats Yale In Close Indoor Polo Fight
Yale indoor polo scene saw Intercollegiate Indoor and senior champion fall to Pennsylvania Military College in New Haven. Penn won 11 to 10 1 2 as Alvin Burt from Stratford led with eight goals after recovering from illness and playing despite sickness. Burt left for home with a brief furlough period to follow.
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Yale
Pennsylvania Military College
Alvin Burt
Stratford
Penn
Burt
Hame
Waterbury Dominates Stratford In Week of Match Games
Waterbury men defeated Stratford in Stratford alleys while Waterbury women also beat Stratford. In New Haven Yale hosted Princeton with a 140 to 29 loss as captain Loeb led scoring. Princeton led by halftime 18 to 13 and stretched the margin in the second half.
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Waterbury
Stratford Alleys
New Haven
Princeton
Yale
Loeb
Tigers
Elfs
Lackay
Wee
Yale Bests Boys' Club of New York in Swim Meet
Yale defeated the Boys' Club of New York 40 to 21 in New Haven. Yale’s 150 yard backstroke disqualified winner Thouss. Wohl of the visitors took first. Yale captain Bronson set a new collegiate record in the 100 yard dash with a 62 4-5 second mark. New York Athletic Club water polo beat Yale 52 to 46, ending Yale’s undefeated water polo run.
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Yale
Boys’ Club of
New York
Bob Kiputh
Thouss
Wohl
Loys
Mason
Yate
Woods
Ash
Bronson
Larson Jo
Phelan
New York Athletic Club
Cherry Tree Wins Washington Handicap at Tia Juana
Cherry Tree edged Dr. Clark by a length and a half to win the Washington handicap at a mile and 179 yards in 1 42 1 6. Jockey L Schaefer rode Cherry Tree, with Sunsparo in third five lengths back, in a brisk spring rush.
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Cherry Tree
Dr. Clark
Tia Juana
Sunsparo
Br. Clark
L. Schaefer
Iurstlewood
George Washington
Miami
Silver Song
Bookbinder
Southwind
Chicago
Recreation league seeks junior baseball teams for Sundays
The Board of Recreation invites applications for the Junior Recreation baseball league for players under 17. Games will be held every Sunday at Seaside. Mike Sassogna oversees the league and all applications should be sent to him.
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Board of Recreation
Junior Recreation
Seaside
Mike Sassogna
Western Mermaid Wins Fancy Diving Title in Florida Meet
A Western mermaid from the West captured the national women's amateur fancy diving crown in Tampa Florida as exhibition events featured record breaking and record equalling performances. Betty Becker Pinkston of Los Angeles won with 100 62 points, ahead of Evelyn Fehr of Detroit and Kathryn Brown of New York in a meet filled with notable swims and several world records.
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Betty Becker Pinkston
Los Angeles
Eeaily
Evelyn Fehr
Detroit
Kathryn Brown
New York
Martha Novellus
St. Augustine
Eleanor Garatti
Ethel Lackie
Chicago
Detroit Yacht Club
Miseeg Virginia Losee
Gertrude Boderlund
Dorghild Johanssen
Dorothy Colter
Detroit Aquatic Club
Evelyn
Edith Fehr
Evelyn Rice
Edwardina Kranich
Carli Nilsson
Women's Swimming Association
Dorris Dunham
Philadelphia
California
Evelyn, Fohr
Women's Aquatic Club
Lisa Lindstrom
Eva Hobbs
Martha Novelius
Hair Groom Keeps Hair Combed and Glossy All Day
An ad promotes Hair Groom a greaseless combing cream selling for a few cents per jar at drugstores. It claims to render natural shine and a well groomed look, keeps stubborn or unshampood hair in place, and promotes thicker, heavier hair growth.
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