Wright Becomes Only American Surviving British Golf Tourney
At Hoylake on May 1, F J Wright of Boston remains the sole American in the sixth round of the British amateur championship after defeating fellow American Ball and beating W C Fownes Jr. The day featured multiple transatlantic matches as Wright advances to face Darwin in the next round, with Bobby Jones and Bobby Evans noted among the Americans to watch. The course at Hoylake is described, including its layout, par, and yardage, alongside remarks on American captain Townes and their stance on open tournament participation.
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F. J. Wright
Boston
Hoytlake
John Bal
Royal Liverpool Cub
PF. J. Wright
Wright
W. C. Fownes, Jr
Pittsburgh
Ball
Atlanta
Bobby” Jones
Wrowess
Atlan Gunnam
Royal Liverpool Club
Z. H. Douglas
Texas
Cambridge
Paul Hunter
Los Angeles
California
B. Darwin
Woking
Are
Douglas
Cyil Tolley
J. B. Beddard
Penn
Twile Bedard
Wolverhampton
Penn Common
Walton
Darwin
Hunter-Holderness
Holderness
Graham
Hunter
Chick Evans
Bobby Jones
Townes
Menthera
Hilltop Nine to Face Milford School in Afternoon Game
Hilltop high school aims to rebound from last year’s loss to Milford as the Hilltoppers travel to Milford to meet one of the east’s strongest prep teams. Last season Milford beat the Hunters 12 to 5, and rain delayed yesterday’s Crosby match.
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Milford
Hilltoppers
Yale
Rosentacm
Williston
Taft
Lawrenceville
Milford Echoo
Reesenbaum
Hunters
Crosby
Veterbury
Accow
Rickard Fight Permit Expected to Be Granted
BASEY CITY reports Charles Cassidy secretary of the boxing commission said Todne championship bout promoter Tex Hickard will obtain the necessary permit without difficulty. Richards application is expected to be filed soon for the Purported Penalty.
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Basey City
Mar
Tex Hickard
Hersei Charles Cassidy
The
Boxing Commission
Richard
Carpentier Tells Of the Lean Days at Camp in Manhasset
Georges Carpentier and Descamps recall boxing days in Paris in 1909 as Des Camps and Sam McVey share stories during a day off at the camp in Manhasset. Italian Joe Gans arrives for gym work as rain falls and a light workout reveals new vigor in Carpentier.
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Descamps
Paris
Georges
Carpentier
Meyer
Gloria
Sarpentier
McVey
MicVex
Joe Gans
Challeger
Girious
Izochaon
Rain Delays Dempsey Training in Atlantic City
Heavy rain drenched Jack Dempsey's training quarters in Atlantic City delaying activities. Manager Jack Kearns welcomed the rest day, and Dempsey rested indoors until noon before a breath of air. A pure white English bulldog pup arrived from Spokane with a signed note of support. James Benjamin, Pacific coast lightweight, joined the training staff for the week.
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Atlantic City
Dempsey
Spokane
Georges Carpentier
Carpenter
James
Jax Benjamin
Pacific Coast
Standings and Postponed Games Report
Daily sports brief shows all games postponed with standings. Teams listed include Hartford Bridgeport Albany New Haven Springfield Worcester Waterbury Pittsfield and others with scores like Louis 7 New Philadelphia 3 Detre Cleveland 2 Boston 4. Yesterday and today show cross joins and city matchups amid heavy delays.
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Hartford
Bridgeport
Albany
New Haven
Springfield
Worcester
Waterbury
Pittsfield
Ai. Louis
New Philadelphia
Detre Cleveland
Boston
Washington
Chicago
Hartford Ga
French Davis Cup team may call off trip to U S
Paris May Associated Press reports the French Davis cup tennis squad, including Sugayne Lenglen, may cancel plans to travel to the United States due to concerns over securing their preferred wines. The piece notes anxiety over obtaining wine in the U S and the need for assurance before the tour proceeds. William Tilden, the American champion, appears recovered from indigestion and performs well in practice against Mallory and Sigournel. Brown named manager of Lawrenceville hockey team.
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Paris
Associated Press
Sugayne Lenglen
United Stat
William T. Wilden
Tilden
Molla
Mallory
T23
Sigournes
Bridgeport High Track Team Receives Medals and Cups
Bridgeport High School held an assembly to honor its track team. Assistant Coach Johnson reviewed the year’s work while Coach Anderson awarded medals and cups to event winners. Captain Matty Shane thanked the staff, praising the team’s fighting spirit and school support.
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Bridgeport High School
Tohnson
Anderson
Matty Shane
al Anderson
Ray Whelan
Columbia
Trinity
Yale
Pitzpatrick
Desch Notre Dame track star overcomes early college hurdles
Notre Dame sprinter Desch faced a tough entry to college, rising from a difficult start to quick fame. In his first year he starred in football, joined the track team, and soon set indoor and outdoor hurdle records, drawing expectations he would become a world class sprinter. He later competed in the Olympic Games.
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Dasch
Notre Dame
T& x
Pesch
Toni
Bracx
Dessh
Ha Ban
Mopis
Wmn
Guse
Tesoh
AL Lee
Philaddethia
Tas
Jack Watt
George Gipt
Rickard Delays Surgery Over Carpentier-Dempsey Fight
New York May 24 Tex Rickard promoter of the Dempsey Carpentier bout is suffering from appendicitis and has been told an immediate operation is needed. He delays the procedure to avoid interfering with the July 2 event, hoping to remain on duty for the match while managing pain and health concerns.
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New York
Tex Fuickard
Rickard
Promatar
Boxing Show Off After Friday Night Postponements
Promoters canceled the Bridgeport Athletic and Amusement Company boxing event after multiple postponements and failed signings. A new air show is planned for a week from Monday with the same preliminaries as the Rogash Barfield affair, featuring Johnny Curtin and either Markey or Herman in the stay bout.
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Mer
Bogashi Bartfield
Bridgeport Atheletic and Amusement Company
Connie Lewis
Wout
New York
Oper
Bib Urieh
Johnny Curtin
J Markey
Prin Herman
Home Run With Two On By Ruth Tests St Louis Victory Over Chicago
Chicago May 5 Washington split the series with Chicago by winning 10 to 5. Ruth hit a key home run with two aboard as St Louis defeated the Cubs. Ruth and Meber were standout offensive performers in a busy, error-prone game.
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Ruth
ST. Louis
Yank
Chicago
Washington
Wilkinson
Castridge
Hin
Boore Washington
Harris
Sy Gee
Brower
Miller
Gharrity
Rourke
Mogridge
Fom
Tennison
Mulligan
Collins
Hooper
Og! Falk
D Mostil
Sheely
Arvan
Wilkins
McClellan
Hodge
Judge
Mulgan
Yaryan
Mostil
Wilkinson A
Patcker Wilkinson
Hildebrand
Moriarty
Evans
Tero
Me Ber
Tab Bisler
Doubie
Gleason
New York
St. Ray
Ferguson
Bulr
Shocker
Quinn
Owens
Tite
International League reports postponed games and scattered scores
In Jersey City rain postponed heading game. Baltimore notes include Perryman Singleton With row Thomas and Egan. Syracuse Buffalo matchup mentioned with Rochester and Toronto players Wisner Mattox Snyder Sandberg.
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Heading
Jersey City
Baltimore
Newark
Perryman
Singleton
Withrow
Thomas
Egan
Syracuse
Buffalo
Toronto
Rochester
Toronto Potitdonois
YO Wisner
Mattox
Snyder and
Sandberg
Kausler Defeats Orsini in Duckpin Tournament
Dutch Kausler of this city defeated Orsini of Hartford to five left night in the state duckpin tournament at the Arcade alleys. The score details appear garbled but indicate Kausler’s victory over Orsini at Hartford.
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Kausler
Orsini
Hartford
Arcade
Mausler
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Desch
Uwe
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Lute
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Lou Bogash
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