Expect Speedy Settlement of Tennis Controversy
New York May 13. The tennis player writer dispute over the William Tilden case nears settlement as President George W. Wightman plans a special USLTA meeting to reconsider the rule. Tilden will resign from the Davis Cup team if the meeting is called and proves decisive. The date remains undetermined with possible action after July 1.
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America
Wiliam T. Wilden
George W. Wightman
United States Lawn ‘Fennis Association
Tilden
Eotal
Eday
Wilden
Wightman
Ilden
New York
An & Teopue Wele
Anwallites Uuky
Mayers
New Rochelle, N
Bis Friends
Greenwich to Face Fairfield in Valley Baseball Showdown
May 13 Fairfield reports the local high school nine practicing hard at Legion Field for tomorrow afternoon’s clash with Greenwich. The winner will claim the Southern Fairfield County League title and advance to the state championship against the Housatonic circuit winner. Derby hosts Flanagan Segregation in a Saturday tilt with Fairfield. Expected lineup includes Dallway, De Wakeman, Beirne, Tole, Flanagan, J Beirne, Fitzpatrick, Burt, and others.
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Fairfield
Greenwich
Legion Field
Flanagan
Dallway
de Wakeman
P. P. Beirne
Tole
Bb. Flanagan
J. Beirne
C. Fitzpatrick
Rf. Burt Ir
Georges Carpentier Eludes Gotham Lawyers
French light heavyweight Georges Carpentier and his manager Francois Descamps arrived today on the Majestic evading Bitty Gibbongs and a pack of lawyers and are en route to Chicago to fulfill his engagement to meet Tommy Gibbon in St Paul Michigan on May 21 according to Jack Curley Curley is Carpentier's American representative from Philadelphia.
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Iis
Francois Descamps
Majestic
Bitty Gibbongs
Chicago
Tommy Gibbon
St. Paul
Alichigan
Cit Ind
Jack Curley
Ig Azeentier
Philadelphia
Mogridge Shines as Senators Edge Detroit in Tough Tilt
Detroit suffers a second loss in the tie series as Mogridge dominates for the Senators. Key moments include a three-hit seventh inning with pinch hitters Manes Woodall and Kerr delivering traffic, and Leipold and Mogridge pairing on the mound for the win.
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Washington
Detroit
Morridge
Jerry Belanger Traded to Lawmaker Clus Albany
The Albany Eastern league club purchased Jerry Belanger first baseman from Hartford. Meher Hoberts moved to Hartford in the deal and $1000 in cash changed hands.
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Jerry Belanger
Clus
Albany
N.Y. May
Hartford
Meher Hoberts
Moody Set for Bridgeport Bout Training Start
Moody the Engusai middleweight arrives in Bridgeport tomorrow to train for a bout with Rogash at the Street arena Monday night. He seeks a fresh campaign toward a championship chance after a maligned defeat and will train with local camps and partners as he eyes a return to form.
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Frank Moods
Lou Bogaph
Te Street
Bridgeport
Moo
Boon Basten
Andy Vause
Nat Meods
Yenkes
Moody
Grep
Johnny Mason
Mack
New York 4
Jindea
Johny Mesrdas
Great Britain Leads Davis Cup Play in Round One
Great Britain pushed ahead in the Davis Cup opener, defeating Belgium with wins in the singles and doubles. Ringecote beat J. B. Gilbert in the opening singles, and Washer won his match to seal the lead as Britain eyes Spain in the next round.
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Great Britain
Torquay
Sociated
Reena Davis
Veu
Ringecote
Washer
Foelgiums
J. B. Gilber
Danforth Seals Fourth Straight Win For Browns In Boston
May 19 Saint Louis defeated Boston 3 to 8 as Danforth earned his fourth consecutive win of the year. The Browns rallied in the fifth inning with Ehmke walking Williams and McManus, and Hawk scoring on Johnsons triple. Wambsgails threw the relay into the dugout as Johnson crossed the plate.
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Boston
St Louis
Lanforth
Browns
Ehmke
Williams
McManus
Hawk
Janohson
Wambsgailes
Red Sox Ride Eight-Game Win Streak to Pole Position
Boston fans roar as Red Sox win eight straight and surge atop the league standings. Lee Fohl praises young talent Guinn fortifies pitching with ONeill and the staff led by Ferguson Ehmke and Quinn. Pitches improve with Knuckle fastball work from Fubur and Pierson, while managers keep pitchers in game-ready shape amid rain delays.
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Boston
Lee
Oll
Niry
Bill Carrigan
Red Sox
Browns
Bobby Guinn
Hose
Teafer
Jack Quinn
Fubr
Pleres
Plercy
Lee Wohl
Ee Fohl
Lale Mack
McGraw
Jet
Sox
Hoaors
Pohl
Red ¢& Manager
Ball Park
Sarrdas
Trudeau Offers New Fish Prize for Largest Catch
Trudeau announces a weekly prize for the largest fish in the season as high waters and weekly rains hamper fishing. He notes streams in early week conditions improve and urges anglers to submit notable catches for the contest.
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Trudeau
Ne oGsh
Srerigivai
Harvard Team Heads Abroad for Yale Cambridge Match
Cambridge May 13 The three Harvard lawn tennis players will travel with three Yale men to an Oxford Cambridge dinner and quiz wing of Galland KR Aiden Balgge of Brookline among the unspecified attendees and arrangements.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Yale
Dinner Phoger
Quip Wing
Galland
Aiden Balgge
Brookline
Ruth to Get Diploma and Yanks Series Flag Today
Babe Ruth Day at Yankee Stadium features a diploma gift to honor Ruth as the league’s most valuable player. Ban Johnson and Irving B. Sanborn will attend the presentation as the Yankees celebrate their first world championship and the 1921 season comes to a close.
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Babe
Yankee Stadium
New York
Yankees
St. Louis Browns
George Sigler
Tim
Shim
Vule
Roth
Sudbury
Ban Johnson
American Léagnue
Irving B. Sanborn
Prommitee
Mag Vaising
Giants
Norwalk High Nine Triumphs Over Bridgeport Trade Team
Norwalk High defeated Bridgeport Trade Team 6 to 4 at the Amusement Park. Coleman saved six, then seven runs came in later innings to secure the win for Norwalk as Holmes struck out 11 for Bridgeport and Colemen fanned 13.
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Norwalk High
Bridgeport
Svaef
Norwalk
Specal
Coleman
Bridgenorth
Amusement Park
Tolmes
Gale
Lesko
Ofenan
Bae
Gibson
Hrizko
Hart
Heifent
McMann
O'Bejen
Sida
Tingley
Coleme
Holmes
Wid
Helmes
Ioleman
O'Brien
Brotherton
The Sportlight on The Last Road and Complications in Sport
A fragmented piece blends poems with sports commentary. It reflects on fate and the lure of adventure, then shifts to the economics and ethics of sport. It cites a $750,000 purse and debates income versus amateur status, plus anecdotes about hired listeners and nerve tests in golf and boxing.
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Dempary
United States
Lesa
Pirates Triumph In Tight 5-4 Win Over Braves
Pittsburgh edges Boston 5 to 4 in May baseball, Traynor homers Grimm adds a triple and a double. Marquard startet for Boston but left after four innings as Benton and Yeargin closed it. Maranville Grimm Schmidte Looper Cooper and Beeston among lineup notes with key plays and defensive outs shaping the verdict.
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Coover
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Bosto
Benton
Yearing
Traynor
Grimtm
Carey
Wright Se
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Maranville
Grimm
Cooper
Yearin
Biveeney
Quigsey
Mart
Fairfield Starts Dusty League In Industrial Circuit
Fairfield plans an industrial league featuring four to six teams. Core clubs include DuPont Fabrikerg, the Por supine, Aluminum Castings, and Handy and Harman, with DuPont Independents and Fairfield center merchants also lining up. Legion field and Roger Sherman field are eyed as venues as teams practice ahead of a two week start.
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Fairfield
duPoint Fabrikerg Company
Porsupine Company
Aluminum Castings Company
Handy and Harman Company
DuPont
Fairfield Center
Legion Field
Roger Sherman Field
Haines and Hornsby Lead Cardinals Past NL Champs
The St Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Giants 8 to 3 in the four game series finale. Haines pitched and batted, Hornsby had three hits including a double and a triple, Baldwin relieved in the seventh to spark a big rally.
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Haines and Hornsby
ST. Louis
Meger Cardinals
New York Glanta
Baldwin
Bentley
Haines
Hornsby
Blades If
Mueller
Deuhitert
Flack
Bottomley
Myers
Smith
Freigau
Ands Cooney
Gonzales
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Battad
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New York
Kelly
Brinesaley
Cooney
Botto
Gowdy
Jackson
Nellie Morse to Start In Kentucky Derby
New York May 13 Nellie Morse winner of the Preakness and $54000 in yesterday s Pimlico race will start next Saturday in the Kentucky Derby. Bud Fisher owner announced on arrival from Europe aboard the Majestic. Fisher learned of the victory by radio this morning and predicted Nelle Morse will win the Derby.
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New York
Nellie Morse
Pimlico
H. C
Bud) Fisher
Europe
Majestic
Fisher
Nelle Morse
Darby
Sam Freethy to Referee Sunday Rugby Match
Paris May 13. Sam Freethy of Wales has been accepted as referee for the France United States Olympic rugby final by American manager Samuel Goodman and French Captain Lagierre. The French Olympic committee says US players won’t rely on rough tactics, predicting skill and passing will decide the game.
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Paris
Associated Press
Sam Freethy
Wales
Samuel Goodman
Lagierre
United States
Delaware and Drexel Tie In Track Meet At Philadelphia
The University of Delaware and Drexel Institute battled to a 83 to 83 tie in a Philadelphia dual meet. Drexel captured ten first places along with two seconds and seven thirds, while Delaware posted only limited points in the hurdles shot put and discus.
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Philadelphia
University of Delaware
Drexel Institute
Drexel
Delaware
Berkshire Whirlwinds Trim Orioles 21 to 6 at Bear Hill Park
Berkshire Whirlwinds defeated the Orioles 21 to 6 at Bear Hill Park on Sunday afternoon. Healy and Walker starred in the contest with strong fielding and notable plays. Orioles ended with a 68 to Be Berkshire 490 7142 201-21 confusion in the final lines.
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Orioles
Bear@he
Ley Park
Healy
Walker
Berkshires
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