American Girls Sweep Olympic Swimming Finals
At Antwerp on August 26 the United States dominated swimming with all three top spots in the 190 meter freestyle final for women. Ethelda Bleibtrey set a new Olympic record at 1 minute 17 3 5 seconds, followed by Irene Guest and Frances Schroth. Norman Ross won the 1500 meter freestyle for men as Canada and Sweden claimed other medals. England won boxing team honors with 11 points, while the US was second at 10 and Canada third at 9.
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Belgium
Ethelda Bleichtrey
Women's Swimming Association of
New York
Fanny Dulack
Australia
Stockholm
Misa Irene Guest
Philadelphia
Frances G. Schroth
San Francisco
Norman Ross
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F. K. Kabelo
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Merman Ins
Preacher-Pitcher Expected to Join Tigers in New York
Baumgarten, a 2 Mixtasippl minister who also pitches, is expected to join the Detroit Tigers in New York this week. Jack Coombs, on a scouting expedition, reports the preacher pitcher's discovery in the same area.
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Neck of the Woods
Detroit Tigers
New York
Jack Coombs
New York Season Closing Schedule
The Gorton Red Sox led the season farewell in New York at the Polo Grounds as Cleveland and Detroit players made final appearances in Harlem. The White Sox close on Saturday and the Browns the following Wednesday, with Philadelphia and Washington finishing soon. The Yankees end in Washington then travel to other American League cities, while the Nationals face a series with the Giants at the Polo Grounds.
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Washington
Yanks
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New Haven Club To Fill Mail Orders
The New Haven club accepts mail orders for reserved seats ahead of a Monday afternoon game against the New York Americans. George met of the club notes the first starting time will be 2 o'clock between Worcester and New York teams. The attraction will be 1.10 APA.
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New York Americans
George Met
Worcester
Nile
New York
Plorai Piece for Saratoga Winner with Floral Prize
Saratoga winner Plorai Piece is slated to receive a $590 floral piece alongside other prizes after the Saratoga Cup. The race, a mile and three quarters, is slated for the final day of the meeting and features Man of War among expected entrants.
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Beratowa Spring
N.Y. Aus
Schenectady
Wealtzers Close Gap as New Haven Leads Diminished
New Haven's loss while Bridgeport and Worcester won yesterday narrows the Indians' lead. Bridgeport beat Albany 4 to 2 in Albany with Glynn yielding eight hits. Lai Murray Grimes and Donahue were involved in key plays and injuries, while Worcester and Bridgeport threaten in upcoming games.
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Jackmacks
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Indians
Waterbury
Springfield
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Lai
Murray
Kenneth Grimes
Brown
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Hay Grimes
Lai, Hmerick
Ray Grimes
Eastern race tightens as Crisp Bingles hold near top
Baseball brief with multiple games: Crisp Bingles near Eastern league leaders. Chicago beats Boston for third straight. Tyler allows three hits. O'Neil of Boston injured by pitch and leaves game. Waterbury wins sixth in row. Kahn allows two hits in seven. Reds win third straight at Philadelphia. Marrn holds Cleveland to three hits for Philadelphia win.. other notes include Pirates ousting Marquard, Hillsee acquiring Gene Martin, and Giants rallying in eighth to beat Cardinals.
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Boston
Tyler
Waterbury
Springfield
Yester Kahn
Vee
Tee Marrn
Athletics
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Philadelphia
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Pittsburg
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Hartford
Brown
New Flaven
Worcester
New Haven
Whitney's Exodus Wins Adirondack Handicap Victory
Whitney's Exodus secured a clear win in the Adirondack Handicap at six furlongs, racing two lengths ahead of Jet owned by J. K. Griffity. Querree and Dry Moon followed, Exodus controlling the pace throughout the contest.
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Payse
Whitney Hokl
Exodus
Adrobeck
J. K. Griffty
Jet
Querree’é
Dry Moon
Strong Finish By Northern Direct Wins Poushkeepsie Meet
Northern Direct driven by Poushteemie of Australia won a stirring four heat event in the 2:12 class at the Poushkeepsie Grand Circuit matinee. Darvester finished second in money, Honnie De topped the 2:48 trot with three easy heats, Moto Axworthy placed second in all three heats.
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Aus
Pittman
Northern Direct
Poushkeepsie
Symbol S. Forest
Darvester
Miles
Thomas to Compete in Saturday Race in Biggin
Joe Thomas, injured when his car overturned during a trial spin on the Biggin course, will race Saturday in a 259 mile event. Thomas, hospitalized, told officials he would be on the Rand plane despite the accident caused by unfamiliarity with the machine he piloted.
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Joe Thomas
Bigin
Thomas
Rand
American oarsmen placed well in Olympic prelims
Antwerp August 26 American oarsmen show strength in Olympic regatta prelims near Brussels. The English eight and Canadian four pose the Americans’ toughest rivals. Draw pairs Sweden France Belgium and others as heat opponents upcoming. two Americans qualify in most classes. several divisions report decisive results in catch-as-catch-can bouts.
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Sweden
Braall
Holland
France
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Czecho-Slovakia
Bbelgium
Svensson
George Metropoulos
Gary
Ind
Antilla
Finland
J. Bhimmon
New York
New Haven Indians to Host Ruth Yankees in Twin Bill
Owner George Weiss schedules New York Americans with Babe Ruth for Monday afternoon at New Haven. The game opens a twin bill with Worcester as the regular league opener. Yankee owners guarantee Ruth’s appearance and anticipate strong gate receipts as winter sports push for patronage.
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New Haven Indians
New York Americans
Babe Ruth
West
New Haven
Worceser
Yankee
Ruth
Local basketball schedule to be played across four cities
Games today feature Bridgeport at Albany, New Haven at Waterbury, Worcester at Springfield, and Pittsfield at Hartford. The card lists four matchups across five metropolitan areas, highlighting regional basketball action for fans.
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Albany
New Haven
Waterbury
Worcester
Springfield
Pittsfield
Hartford
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Early Baseball Standings and Results Snapshot
American League results show Philadelphia 2 Cleveland 1 and Boston 11 St. Louis 1 with New York 6 Louis 3 and Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh 3 Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 1 Chicago 4 Boston 0. Today’s games list Chicago at New York Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington St. Louis at Boston. National League matches New York at St. Louis Brooklyn at Chicago Boston at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Cincinnati. Notes discuss auto credit concerns and minor league games with no home runs.
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Cincinnati
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Washington
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American Athletes Still Supreme in Antwerp Track
The United States dominated track and field at the Antwerp Olympics, finishing with 9 firsts and strong showings in sprints, jumps, and throws despite some gaps in distance events. European nations improved and foreshadow future competition, while postwar nations like England and France showed resilience and potential.
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England
France
Belgium
Canada
Australia
United States
S. Army
Princess Mateika
Stockholm
Colgate Football Squad To Open Practice With 100 Men
Colgate University expects a practice of over 100 players when the team opens regular workouts September 7 at Whitnall Field. Director of Athletics B C Huntington announced the plan as more than 60 freshmen have indicated they will report on the 7th.
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Hamilton
Colgate University
Whitnall
Colgate
B.C. Huntington
Dempsey Sees Miske as Tough Opponent Ahead
Dempsey praised Billy Miske as a stiff puncher and fast fighter who can endure punishment. He believes Miske might outweigh him at Labor Day and plans to enter at around 190 pounds. Harry Greb will join Dempsey's sparring staff and Greb is set to box Chuck Wiggins on Labor Day.
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Mich
Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
Dempsey
Miske
Frank
Willard
Wilard
Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Greb
Chuck” Wiggins
Indianapolis
Labor Day
Sullivan Begins Channel Swim From Dover in Wartime
Henry Sullivan of Lowell Massachusetts started at 8 40 last evening to swim the English Channel from Dover to Calais. It is the first Channel attempt since the war began. Sullivan previously came within six miles of France in 1913 after starting from South Foreland and returned in July after extensive practice at Dover.
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England
Aus
Henry Sullivan
Lowell
Sullivan
South Foreland
France
Wisconsin boxing fans pay $300000 in admission fees
A Wisconsin Athletic Commission report shows $15,841.91 in boxing license fees and a 5 percent tax, indicating about $300,000 was paid by fans for boxing shows in the last fiscal year. Net profit amounts to just over $10,000.
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W. H. Liginger
Wisconsin Athletic Commission
Wisconsin
Long Hit Parade Spans Three Bases In Big League Play
A colorful roundup notes three base hits by Hammond Hilles and Conrad for the Red Sox against the Reds and Giants with Waterbury Hendryx. It also hints clothing price drops via ads in The Times and suggests idealists often get nominated beyond electability. Indians smoke peace pipe with Gov Cox while braves lack fire water. Five thousand immigrants pour into Ellis Island, with hopes they hire women for more than porch ornamentation.
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Hilles
Conrad
Waterbury
Hendryx
Red Sox
Duncan
Reds
Kelly
Giants
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