Tilden Defeats Norton to Reach Wimbledon Final
In Philadelphia on September 14, William T. Tilden II of Philadelphia advanced to the Wimbledon singles final by defeating South Africa’s Brixy Norton in straight sets. William M. Johnston of San Francisco won his match over Francis Hunter to join Tilden in the final, setting up a potential world championship clash.
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Ehmke denied two no hit games by disputed hit
Boston reporters relay that Whitey Witt’s disputed infield single in the Tuesday afternoon game prevented Howard Ehmke from getting a second consecutive no hitter. Yankees officials and players argued the hit should be an error, while Ban Johnson’s potential reversal looms as the nation awaits the ruling.
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Urban Shocker Suspended For Rest Of Season
St Louis baseball turmoil continues as Urban Shocker is suspended for the season without pay by Browns business manager Bill Friel after refusing to accompany the team east following a dispute over wives on the road. The move mirrors earlier discord that led to Eddie Ainsmith’s release by the Cardinals as the pennant chase nears its end.
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Fast heats in order on Syracuse track
At Syracuse New York on September 14 Anna Bradford's Girl undefeated this year won the Onondaga Hotel three year old pacing stake valued at 200 dollars. Ren White drove the filly to a straight heat victory. Bonnie Del won the 208 trot after winning the first heat and watching Kentucky Doune and Peter Leach win a heat. Hinds gelding trotted the field in the fourth heat. Gamey the Great won the 207 pace from a mediocre field, leading by lengths in every heat. Thlrteroan led the pack stretch and won the final heat by 20 yards. Tommy Murphy drove Mary Ann to a straight heat victory in the 217 trot from a field of eight starters.
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Roser Drives 8th Homer as Hillies Triumph 14-4
Pittsfield at home over New Haven 14-4 as Jack Roser hits his 18th homer of the season in the seventh. Van Alstyne allows no hits with two walks, while Roser and Gallagher drive Pittsfield offense. New Haven’s errors help fuel the Hillies’ output in a lopsided mound battle.
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Simpson's 43rd homer as Waterbury beats Springfield 11
Waterbury wins an 11 to 7 road game at Springfield. Simpson hits his 43rd homer in the eighth inning, with Schauffel and Berrera also clearing the left field wall. Rush earns win. Loftus takes the loss.
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Summers
Norths win mixed foursome at Brook lawn club
Mr and Mrs W S North won the Brooklawn mixed foursome with a gross 98 and 26 handicaps for a net 72. Esther Gerrish and Gc Gerrish 89-7-82. A Thornbury WI- 182. Wheeler Jr 193-21-82. J A Wheeler and D Wheeler S1 100-72-78. C M Groves 100- 24-T6. JK Williamson 95-15-80. Paterson 94- 21-7.
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Westports to Play Stamford A on Compo Lot
Westports face Stamford A at Compo Lot on September 13 in what is billed as a top game of the season. Local pitcher duties are split between Joe Brennan or Vornkah for the mound while Stamford has not announced its battery.
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Notre Dame Army clash looms as season opens in New York
Grantland Rice surveys the college grid scene with Notre Dame and Army set for a marquee game in New York on October 13. He forecasts tough schedules for Yale Princeton Navy and Harvard, notes shifts like West Point’s freshmen rule, and hints at the upcoming amateur golf championship at Frisson Moor where aging champions Jones and Sweetzer face stiffer tests.
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Keen Holds Giants as Cubs Take Opener in Series
Vic Keen scattered five hits for the Chicago Nationals to beat New York 9 to 1 in the first game of the series. George Kelly belted a homer and drove in another run as Chicago totaled nine runs. McQuillan allowed four runs on seven hits before Ryan and Tonnard finished the pitching relief for New York.
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Bridgeport A C Faces Prudential At Seaside In Dual Meet
At Seaside park this afternoon Bridgeport A C ladies, American champions, meet Newark Prudential Life team in a dual meet. Events include sprints, relays, throwing, and jumps for both clubs with Bridgeport aiming for high points and Newark contenders in individual races. Boys from Bridgeport AC also compete in exhibition races including 100 yards and mile.
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Ren Cord
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Martha Mulligan
Katherine Wright
Jennie Casper
Isabella Clark
Kathleen Oliver
Honora
Matty Shane
Joe Toth
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Bridgeport High to Hold First Signal Practice Monday
Bridgeport High football will hold its first real workout Monday afternoon at Seaside Park under Coach Reilly. Reilly plans two hard practice days before the Bulkeley game Saturday and aims to trim the squad to normal after theBulkeley contest. Uniforms were issued to about fifty candidates yesterday.
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