Hubbard Wins Broad Jump as Houser Takes Shot
The United States led trials with Hubbard winning the broad jump and Houser placing in the shot. Great Britain dominated with Lowe and Stallard steering a strong team effort. Martin of Switzerland and Enck, Watters, and Hoff figures shaped the midrace outcomes as the U S built a commanding lead in points.
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Hubbard
Houser
U.S
Martin
Switzerland
Plac
Enck
Stallard
Charles Hoff
Norway
Great Britain
Lowe
Watters
Biick
Meredith
Ted Meredith
United States
Asab
Rials
Tanding
John Romig
Penn State
Tlvin Wide
Sweden
Willie Ritola
Finland
Kanes Cuffedd
Torpo
Pothola
Starr
Rainio
B. C. Gourdin
Americd
Albert E. Ross
University of Pennsylvania
William 4. Comins
World Record Set on Grand Circuit Track in Columbus
The Columbus event featured two records on the Grand Circuit card. Etta Bruen lowered the four year old trotting record by a quarter second in the first heat, posting 2:12. The time for the three miles was the fastest this year on any track, as Faretta National and others did not win their heats.
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Columbus Oo. Wily
Associated Press
Stepard
Leisher
Tedh
Etta Zruien
Kenna's single brings Hartford victory over Pittsfield 2 1
In Hartford on July 8 Kenna's single in the tenth drove in Malone after a walk and sacrifice, sealing a 2 1 win over Pittsfield in a pitching duel. Torphy had four hits, with Schmehr, Demoe, and Hesse contributing, while Snover and Owen held the opposing lineup.
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Owen
Snover
Red Torphy Stars
Hartford
Kenna
Malone
Pittsfield
Eigh
Torphy
Schmehr
Cosgrove Cf
Gebrig Ib
Maloness
Hessert Lf
Hartiorn
Schmehl
Hesse
Autrey
Demos
Gehrig
Sno Ver
Barnett
Waters
Women’s Harlidhip Medal play ends with final day
Fairfield is set for the final day of the Women’s Harlidhip Medal competition at the Country club on Lasco Street. After two days of play many cards have turned but leaders remain unfinalized. participants listed include Mrs Botsford, Mrs Fox, Mrs Ainsworth, Mrs Jennings, Mrs Fleishman, and others in both 18 and 9 hole divisions.
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Fairfield
Lasco Jl
Botsford
Kate Fox
Ri Ainsaworth
Fiegiirg
Schaick
Vantelilt
Oo. G Jennings
Bedford
M. Fleishman
Hatch
Rumb
Weeks
Perry
Brett
A. D. Warner
J. L. Harrison
Rovers Seek Sunday Game After Permit Granted
The Rovers hold a permit for Diamond No 1 Seaside Park on Sunday at 3 30. They want to play any 15 to 17 year old team in the city. They have won 1 of 11 this season and are second in the Junior Recreation League. Teams invited include Woodaldos Federals Long Rail Rovers Lose Star Suits. Contact Fred Gafele, 147 Alice Street.
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Rovers
Woodaldos Federals
Long Rall Rovers
Fred Gafele
Alice Street
Stratford Americans Triumph Over Brooklawns 16 to 6
The Stratford Americans defeated Brooklawns 16 to 6 at Byrd avenue diamond Sunday afternoon. Pitching by Lewis and batting by Schwartz sparked the win. Stratford seeks next game against any 17 year old city team and invites inquiries to manager Schwartz at Stratford 1078.
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Stratford
The Barefoot League Echoes in Quiet Town Ball
A nostalgic meditation on unknown local ballplayers who played for love and community not fame. The poem recalls nameless stars of a small town field, their modest pay, and the glory that passed without headlines, contrasting Wagner and Cobb with the quiet, unglorified game of the Barefoot League.
Frank Hughes Leads In Trapshooting Event
At the Olympic trapshooting compétition in Paris Tes-Mou- Uneaux Frank Hughes of the United States led tied for first in individual events with a 70 score. Canada’s Bach had 70, Dalasy 69, and shooters from Australia Finland Norway and Canada followed with 67. Vance tied Canada at 67.
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Paris
Tutu
Associated Press
Sting Wins in Yonkers 8000 Handicap Race
Sting, a 3 year old colt owned by James Butler, won the Empres Ute Handicap at Yonkers Raceway on opening day. Satin F finished third as Sting posted 2 03 seconds, beating the track record by a full second. Mad Play, from the Rancocas stable, carried top weight 117 and finished behind by a length and a half.
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Yonkers
Satine
James Butler
Satin F
Sting
Vampire Track
Charentus
Mad Play
Rancocas Stable
Smith eyes big purse as Bogash Estridge duel looms
New York July 8 Abos Goldstein bantamweight champion will defend his title at the Velodrome on July 16 against Charley Ledoux, former European bantamweight champ, per Rickard. Bogash vs Moody’s status uncertain for July 26 at State Street arena as Joe Smith withholds gate-share demands. Smith may pivot to Estridge or Flowers for July 26 and has a Bogash bout offered with Joe Schorn at Chadwick Park July 14.
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New York
Abos Goldstein
Charley Tae~doux
France
Europe
T Rickard
Bagash-Moody
State Street
Joe Smith
Bagash
Moody
Smith
Bridgeport
Larry Estridge
Tiger Flowers
Jess McMahon
Joe Schorn
Milwaukee
Chadwick Park
Albany
Boxing case to be taken up by Bridgeport commission
In The Stovola Jim Bones case will be taken up by the Bridgeport boxing commission at its weekly meet tonight.
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Bridgeport Boxing Commission
Metropolitan Open Golf Championship Opens With 140 Players
The Metropolitan Golf Association opens its championship this week at Engineers Country Club with 140 players, largely professionals. Names include Reb MacDonald, Cyril Walker, MacDonald Smith, Jim Barnes, and Gene Sarazen among the entries. The event is 73 holes of medal play with 19 tomorrow, 18 Thursday, and 34 Friday. Players more than 12 strokes behind after two days are eliminated.
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Roslyn
Novy
Metropolitan Golf Association
Aga Fiell
Reb MacDonald
Chicago
Walter Hagen
Cyril Walker
Oakland Hills
MacDonald Smith
Jim Barnes
Gene Sarazen
Iask
Billy Nelson leads Walnut Nine to shutout win at Seaside Park
Billy Nelson, on a Bridgeport Bears tryout, pitched a 6 0 shutout against Lenox in the Recreation League at Seaside Park last night. Nelson allowed four hits, two bunts, and received strong support from the Walnuts' South End teammates. Polly Targon sparked the offense with three hits in four at bats, lifting Walnut to a tie for fourth while Lenox drops to third behind Public Market.
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Billy Nelson
Bridgeport Bears
Lenox
Seasidepark
Walnuts
Nelson
Horsshidé
North End
Billy
South End
Knights of Columbus
Ings
Greevy
Brewster
Nowell
Polly Targon
Ace
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Bridgeport Telegram
Boga Moody
D. G. A. Lowe
Coltere
Harald Abrahams
Lews
H. B. Stallard
Amerea
Behuyler Euck
William B Richardson
Leland Stanford
Hay Dodge
Oreson Aggies
John Watters
Harvard
Lowers
Champs
Comins
Tex
Ross
Abrahams
Harold Abrahams
Cambridge Romet
Eholz
Paddock
Norton
Hill
Fleet Pritisher
Chartie Paddock
Bay
Yale
Jackson W Schoizn
New York A. C
George H.U. University of Pennsylvania
Sterling
Milan
Haas
Webb ii
Gardella
Stapleton Ib
McPneess Torphy
Duckett
Willow
Panthers
Homer
Worcester
Springfield
Bemg Duckett
Ab Po Shey Ss
Lefler
Troser
A Anderson
Shannan If
Philips
Mellermack
al Goldsmith
Are
Springei
Herrera
Duffy
I Mulien
Nenerkorn
Simpson
Qbere
Enes
Agle O
Ene Diughan
Reester
Rugfeld
Dhckett
Benes
Duskett
McCormack
Galdsmith
Shay
Niederkorn
Mullen
Goldsmith & Doughan
Goldsmith
Doughan
Philpsd
Piteher
Brown
McDonald
Jordan
Frazer
Tierney
A’hearn
Joe Shannon
McGee
Pond
Linane
Germaine
Owens
John Shannon
Brooklawns
Farmers Challenge
The
Greens Farms Jrs
Stave Forganes
Grantland Rice
Aas
McCra‘y
Barefoot League
Ruth
Hornsby
Dezry Vance
Wagner
Cobb
Frank Hughes
Moody's
Bogash
Estridge
Goldstein
MET
Walnut
John St
Bridgeport, Conn
Noble
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