All American Final Hopes Rise At Wimbledon
Frances Hunter and Vincent Richards reach the Wimbledon semifinals and last-eight rounds in doubles as Americans dominate the day. Hunter battles De Gomar in a five setter, while Richards teams with Hunter and Mallory in doubles and mixed events as several American pairs advance.
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Richards
Johnston
Elenora Sears
J. M. Hillyard
Mrs. Satter
Miss Goss
Glio
J. B. Gilbert
Suzanne Lenglen
Jean Washer
Hunter
Gaving de Gomar
Ameri
de Gamar
Jose
Love
Indiac
Nat
Bill Tilden Favored To Win Clay Court Title
Bill Tilden is favored to win the national clay court championship in Indianapolis next Saturday. Notable entrants include Enzo Shimizu and other top players. tension centers on who can challenge Tilden as he eyes a potential third title.
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Bill Tilden
Norwalk League Opens Today Amid Local Activities
Norwalk league schedule begins today with events at Waites Park and surrounding venues. Officials urge spectators to note start times and safety guidelines as teams compete in early afternoon sessions.
Detroit Comes From Behind to Trim Cleveland
Detroit rallied from behind to beat Cleveland 12 to 8 in ten innings in Detroit. Brower pitched for Cleveland and Pillette started for Detroit, with key hits by Cutshaw and Pratt fueling a late rally.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Tigers
Coyeleskie
D Good
Pitche Brower
Pillette
Stephenson
Hanry
Holloway
Bedgood
Bedenad
Hallowa
Redwood
Pequot Yacht Club Winners Are Announced
Pequot Yacht Club announces first series winners in a Feldman style writeup. Winners include McNeil’s boat Swillaw, Hobson boat Ching, and Nay’s Middle pack with notable crews and owners named, as the field tightens toward the next run.
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Pequot Yacht Club
Pelezvant
aAnbane
Sind Orpic
Ed If McNeil
Swillaw
Li Hobson
Iovid Ete Ching
George A. Nay
Middlepack
Mace
Hareld L Jan
Wale TS
Pat Las
oMiananiGho
Andy Miy
EL T Heison
Pep
Worem
Ly Te
Py Mid
Etravk
Geo
T. ON
Uae
Avon
Douglas Allows But Six Hits as Methodists Win
The Preshys and First Methodist Hines played Monday in the final game of the inter church series. Methodists won 6 to 1, tying the Preshys for second place in the league. Douglas allowed only one hit, Bowden's in the third inning, while Conley starred with a double and a triple. Methodists to meet M.C.G. on Friday at the Mal lendlo Iron diamond, then the Phillies of Stratford on Saturday at Stratford diamond.
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Preshy
Hines
Meth
Preshys
Douglas
Bowden
Conley
Mallendlo Iron
Philltops
Stratford
Stratfora
No Increase in Qualification in National Open
New York July 3 Despite an entry list over two score larger than last year the United States Golf Association will not raise the number of qualifiers for the National Open at Inwood Long Island Country Club next week. The field will be limited to 84 players with 78 places for the final rounds. Last year 84 players qualified, and the 260 entrants will be narrowed to 84 for the first four days of play.
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Wimbledon
Associated Press
Frances T. Hunter
Gordon Lowe
Willi L. Johnston
Spain
New York
Long Island
United States
Galt Assoieon
Sko
Imum
Genending
Path
Wink Naustal
McMahon
Fossiagcia
Nwa
Han Walior
Three Americans eliminated in Canadian play
Montreal July summary reports that three of four Americans competing in the Canadian Amateur Golf Championship were eliminated in the first round of match play. Redin of Dr finalist last year was the sole survivor, with details of other eliminations including Sindifes of Washington and Cavntine of Coryent.
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Montreal
Sanawaki
L.redin
Washington
Dot
Charleston
Nam
Cavntine
Coryent
Open Golf Stars Practice on Inwood Links
New York reports practice sessions ahead of the national open golf championship. Players including McMahon and his team prepare posters and promotions while venues prepare for the event with ads and coverage across the city.
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Inwood Links
Quinn poised to lead Red Sox sale to Columbus syndicate
St Louis July 3 Bobby Quinn of Browns expected to become president of the Boston Americans if the transfer from Harry Frazee to a Columbus syndicate is completed Officials denied a sale report but Frazee said negotiations would conclude next week in Boston He hinted at a rapid signal from Boston and noted Quinn would succeed him Frazee claimed no final plans but anticipated a sale price around 1 25 million dollars
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ST. Louis, Mo
Bobby Quinn
Boston Americans
Harry Frazee
Columbus
Quinn
Boston
Boston American Teacue & Tos Wieht
Red Sox
Larry Graver
New York
Frazee
Bostom
Frazer
Tonish
Purcnaaers Hue
Bob Quinn
St. Louis
Ana F
Golf Matches On at All Bridgeport Links
Golf action is planned across Bridgeport today with 18-hole medal play events at Brooklawn and Beardsley Park. A SimMap event is slated at Ventozue while niblick and mashie play is expected to attract many players.
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Niblick
Brooklawn
Ventozue
Beardsley Park
Fairfield Legion to Play Devon Nine This Afternoon
Fairfield today hosts Devon at Sherman Field at three o'clock with Bill McGarry pitching and Bevon Hall in the lineup. Brotherton will be at short, Bailey at third, Leah behind the plate, Murphy at second, Poder at first, Russell in right, Talling in center, Schick in left, and Cavanaugh and Watters as utilities. Manager John M. Donaldson plans to rotate Garry and Nisley in the box next month.
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Murphy
Patriots Leap Ahead in Lexington Independence Dash
The article describes Paul Revere racing to Concord in a famed vehicle, arriving far ahead of rival British troops. It notes Revere’s speed, endurance, and being a betting favorite to reach Concord first, amid crowd astonishment.
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Concord
Ore Whs
Lince
Revere
General Washington Seeks Army of Millions in Bridgeport
General Washington, commander in chief of the Continental Forces, appeared in Bridgeport yesterday and announced plans to raise an army of millions. He said he expects to recruit thousands of able bodied patriots via want ads in the Post and Telegraph tomorrow, then depart for New York by 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He described forming many small crafts into a rapid fleet to support the effort.
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Washington
Bridgeport
Peston
Velegran
New York
Spirit of '16 inspires new job for John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones, after a decade in a minor role, seeks a better position with the spirit of 1916. Friends succeeded similarly. Meanwhile Meo and Mrs Brown search for a new rental, planning an itinerary from apartment ads in the Telegram, comparing it to a picnic.
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John Paul Jones
Meo
Dehn Brown
Reds Bunch Hits to Defeat Chicago in Narrow Win
Cincinnati bunched its hits off Kaufman to beat Chicago 6 to 5 in a tight game. Grantham and Holocher contributed solid fielding while Bohne Cavenny and Kaufmann hit home runs for the Reds.
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Cincinnati Reds
Chicago
Cincinnati
Kaufman
Grantham
Holocher
Bohne
Cavenny
Kaufmann
Burns
Daubert
Roush of
Duncan
Fonseca
Benton
Hollacher
O'Farrell
Friberg
Miller
Vogel
Elliott
Hartnett Ib Kaufmann
Adams
Roush
Statz
Caveney
Doubla Pha Grantham
Hollocher
Kiott
Mollocher
Ilintti Benton
Klem
Wilson
Bicycle championships set for national races across 97 states
Elimination races for the National Junior and Senior Amateur Bicycle Championships begin July 15 in 125 cities across 97 states. Qualifiers from state championships in August determine eligibles for the national title with races in both classes at Chicago on September 9.
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New York
Amateur Bicycle League of America
Chicago
Hoover to defend Diamond Sculls at Henley Regatta
Walter Hoover of Duluth Minnesota defends his Diamond Sculls title as the eightieth Henley Royal Regatta opens with 99 crews. The American faces top rivals from Leander and Bow, Costello, and strong foreign entries as the course is shortened for this year’s races.
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Walter Hoover
Henley-On-Thames
Associated Prep
Waller MM. Hoover
Duluth
Minnesota
Thames
England
Henley
St. Andrews
Wimbledon
Hoover
Varanien
DH. J. Gollan
Leander Klub
Russell Codman, Jr
Boston
Hilton A. Belyea
St. Johni i. B
W. Mélien
Garden City N. Ky
Oxford
Cambridge
Hewi
Bravenose College
Leander Club
Vegatta
Tia
Sturf
Luby to Meet Gurtin at Arena Card
Young Luby, noted for a strong showing at Arend where he defeated Teme Leary twice, may get a shot at top contenders. Plans from Batchaaker Parker of Bridgeport A and plans to pair Irish Johnny Orain or Young Montreal against West Ender. Also pending are Eddie Mack vs Young Mom and Jack Delanty for the next card.
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Young Luby
Arend
Leary
Tme
Batchaaker Parker
Bridgeport A
Johnny Orain
Montreal
West
Financing of Bout Easy Says Knowit
Special to The News reports financier T Knowit predicts common funding hurdles for ventures. He notes promoters often face insufficient capital to complete preliminaries and obligations and advises reviewing mortgages and loans in want ads to find financing opportunities and partners.
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Knowit
Shelley
Montana
Ivig
Momehip Peut
Tadius Br T. Knowit
Sta
Plan to Build Yankee Navy Speeds to Organize Fleet
July 4 dispatch reports efforts under the Colonel government to organize an American navy. Congress wrestled with funding drains, initially planning a fleet, but a Navy Secretary concluded it would take too long, so the plan shifted to purchasing ships. The Boats and Lamellia columns of Want Ad pages mention the topic.
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Meiladelop Aga
Newsi
Aes
Congress
Ito
Smith Declares Independence From His Landlord
John Smith of Your Street and My Avenue ends fifteen years of landlord business ties after paying sixty three hundred dollars in monthly rents. He plans to buy a home on monthly payments closer to his rent, severing the old partnership and gaining independence. Mrs. Smith endorses his decision as she agrees with the move. The article notes the army’s mule shortage and mentions want ads offering mules and horses.
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John Smith
Smith
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