Davis Cup hopes and local sports notes from Pittsfield
The article hints at Davis Cup ambitions with mentions of Jean Rozalra and other French team members arriving to begin practicing. It also notes Pittsfield Independents beating Tidiante Indies 8 to 1 at Grand Valley picnic, a golf world title match planned for September 12 between MacParlane and Homes, and upcoming open golf rounds in Philadelphia. Additionally it mentions business and education news including William A. Clas named potential physical education director and Cueto leaving the Mobile team amid internal disputes.
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Cards Beat Braves 14 to 6 in slugfest win
Western hero Jack Smith of St. Louis made an unassisted double play to end a rally, as the Cards defeated the Braves 14 to 6. Arighttone muffed a catch allowing two runs that helped Mules reach 27 40 6, with rain washing out other games.
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Plebiscitary Hearing in Chile Ends in Harmony
The plebiscitary session in Jarica Chile concluded without incident as delegates, led by General John Pershing’s plenary presiding, expressed unity and confidence toward a peaceful vote on whether Chilean or Peruvian alignment will prevail. Freyre, Indian delegate, closed with Peru’s vow to pursue a conscience driven plebiscite free from external dictates.
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Tilden Outwits Law Tennis Assn Again
New York report notes world tennis champion Tilden found a loophole in a winter rule aimed at limiting his earnings as a writer. He blamed the association for restricting his press access while he sat in interviews under syndicate contracts.
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Jake Pitler May Be Named Racine Manager
Jake Pitler may be named manager of the Racine Wisconsin club. He previously managed the Oilers in the Two Team League and led the Mahnoy City squad. He is regarded as a smart, seasoned pro and could bolster the Racine roster with his leadership.
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Braves Manager Tests Infielder Bob Smith as Pitcher
Boston Braves manager Dave Bancroft tries to convert infielder Bob Smith into a pitcher. Smith warms up with four hops on the ball and pitches in batting practice. He later relieves in a game and defeats the Pirates, highlighting the rarity of converting players to pitcher.
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Hagen Delivers Fine Exhibition At Titusville Course
Walter Hagen paired with Benny Kraffert lost to Bobby Fortune and Jimmy MacGregor in a notable Titusville match. Hagen earned $250 for a second round one iron shot on No 6, described by locals as one of the greatest displays seen on the Crawford county links.
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Reds Command Attention In National Race
New York reports note Cincinnati and Philadelphia in a National League pennant race as Ty Cobb and Detroit players visit for a series with the New York Yankees. Analysts favor the Reds due to their late-season surge and question the Giants and Pirates fatigue and injuries.
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Pennsylvania University
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Hagen Delivers Corking Match at Golf Course
The great golf star Hagen wowed spectators with a strong display on the dog leg course. He played three solid swings to reach the hole, with a potential eagle thwarted by a wayward first drive into the woods. The crowd crowded the cordoned area, and the match stayed undecided until the eighteenth hole.
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Bayonne featherweight champ Kaplan defeats Kennedy in 12 rounds
Bayonne N J Kid Kaplan featherweight champion easily out pointed Billy Kennedy of New Orleans in a 12 round no decision fight.
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Billy Kennedy
New Orleans
Dempsey Willie Fight Planned Amid Promoter Talks
New York promoter Tex Rickard says terms are set with Dempsey and Willy for a heavyweight championship bout. He notes two men are needed to seal the fight and mentions tentative plans for the event, with arrangements under discussion in Michigan City.
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Bad Weather Delays New York State Women’s Tennis Championship
Poor weather slows progress as eight players advance toward semifinals. Helen Wills faces Penelope Anderson while Mary Browne battles Eleanor Ryan and May Sutton Bundy seeks victory over Marion Zinderstein Jessi in the national women’s tennis tournament.
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Garden City golf squad seals final-round bid
United Freew reports 32 players qualified at Garden City for the national public championship final. The New York team led by Richard A Waters and Joe Fond advanced, with others from Cleveland and Newark also listed among those who earned spots in the final round.
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American in Channel Swim Attempt Tonight
Gertrude Ederle and Lillian Harrison will attempt the English Channel swim at 6:90 tonight, as announced from France. The effort aims to cross the Channel in rough conditions and set new endurance marks for American swimmers.
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Radio tests with Macmillan expedition unsettled by wires
United Press reports radio tests with the Macmillan expedition faced unclear timing and wire communication issues while Florida experiments were linked to the flagship Peary. Government advisors suggested steps to the Navy amid ongoing equipment checks and seizure of signals.
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