Davis Cup Hope Centers on Tilden in Paris Match
Paris July 24 The United States faces a Davis Cup challenge in France with Big Bill Tilden carrying most of the burden. The U S lineup shifts weaken its position as George Lott replaces Frank Hunter, and the doubles pairing John Van Ryn Wilmer Allison meet Cochet and Borotra.
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Major League Leaderboard Notes from July 1923
National batting leader O Doul of the Phillies at .398. Ott of the Giants leads runs with 87 and RBIs at 96. Terry of the Giants has 142 hits. Hafey and Frederick co-lead doubles at 29. S Waner tops triples with 14. Kiln e of the Phillies hits 29 homers. Guyler of the Cubs has 26 steals. Pitching leader Bush of the Cubs with 12 wins and 1.0 ipst. American batting Foxx of the Athletics at .388. Gehringer leads runs with 87. Simmons 93 RBIs. Manush 143 RBIs. Johnson 34 steals. Miller 12 triples. Gehrig 23, Gehringer 14. Grove of the Athletics 16-2. Fee.
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National Amateur Golf Championship bracket heads to Del Monte
New York national champions from four countries join the field for the National Amateur Golf Championship at Del Monte California starting September 2. Leading the entries is Bobby Tones defender of the U S title, with Cyril Tolley holder of the British title, Ross Somerville top Canadian amateur, and Jack Westge recent French champion among the entrants.
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al Singer
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Kid) Berg
England
Big Six Batting Averages Highlight Golf Open Prep
Montreal reports Leo Diegel and Horton Smith posting 70s as they prep Kanawaki for the Canadian Open. Stars Hagen Armour Von Elm Sarazen and Mehlhorn also in view as top contenders watch the practice round.
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Baseball Standings and Scores Across National League
Yesterday results recap shows Brooklyn edging Pittsburgh 10 to 7 and New York 0 over Chicago 2. St Louis beat Philadelphia 8 to 2 while Cincinnati topped Boston 8 to 5 in the first game and 6 to 0 in the second. Today schedule includes Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and New York at Chicago among others. scores feature Cleveland at Philadelphia and Detroit at New York. Local scores also note Fairmont at Charleroi and Cumberland at Clarksburg with Jeannette at Scottdale and Johnstown at Wheeling.
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McClelland to referee title fight in Detroit
Detroit July 24 The boxing commission will name Slim McClelland referee of the 15 round welterweight title bout between Joe Dundee and W L Fields. The decision was submitted for formal approval after McClelland’s nomination by managers and officials.
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Slim) McClelland
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Cubs Halt Pirates in Tight NL Race Push
The Chicago Cubs beat the New York Giants to close within a half game of first in the National League while Brooklyn trounced Pittsburgh. In American League action the A’s split with Cleveland. the Yankees beat Detroit. Washington and St. Louis won as Boston fell.
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Foremost Trotters And Pacers To Race At West Virginia Fair
The forty ninth West Virginia State Fair at Wheeling from August 31 to September 7 will feature six early closing light harness events with top trotters and pacers. Entries include horses that raced on the Grand Circuit last year and will be joined by eight open class events to be announced. The fair offers high purses, and owners avoid scratches to protect fees. Harness action runs Tuesday through Friday, with runners on Saturday and Labor Day. trotters start the first four days, open to pacers on the finale.
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Bare legs ban loom for girls in Putnam county
Putnam county authorities threaten arrests if summer visitors appear bare legged. The order directs police to ensure proper dress, reflecting a local push for modest attire amid fluctuating social norms.
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Chicago raids Laramie dog track end of fifth race
Forty police officers from the state's attorney’s office raided the Laramie dog racing track in Cice ro known as Al Capone’s Dog Track. They blocked payouts to winners, broke doors at offices and ticket booths, and arrested sixty five track officials and ticket sellers despite an injunction.
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Noted polo player Wigmore improved after concussion
Cleveland July 24. James A Wigmore noted polo player is recovering after remaining unconscious several hours from a brain concussion received at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club yesterday during a practice polo match. He was injured when he fell from his horse which collided with another.
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Fight results from coast to coast and London clash
Boxing card reports victories for Ray Miller Joe Abrams Patsy McGrath Harity Sankey Joe Glick Lope Tenorio Sid Terris Georgie Baldue Chuck Wiggins Frankie Wine Johnny Fulton Freddie Smith Yaye Okun Dick Daniels Bert Colimb Joe Anderson and a London protest at Whitehall ends without access to Miss Margaret Boadfield after police disperse the crowd.
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Chicago
Joe Abrams
New York
Patsy McGrath
Harity Sankey
Joe Glick
Wil Hamsburg
Lope Tenorio
Philippines
Sid Terris
Georgie Baldue
Brooklyn
Crude Oil Output In U S Rises In Week
The Daily average crude oil production in the United States rose by 2 200 barrels to 2 893 950 for the week ended July 20 according to the American Petroleum Institute. East of California daily output climbed to 2 013 660 barrels up 4 500, while refineries at 85.1 percent capacity ran 2 584 200 barrels to stills.
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Barrels Produced and Plant Capacity Details
Daily average last week stood at 2,573,000 barrels. Refineries operated at 84.7 percent of capacity, with output at 91.0 percent of potential. The figures reflect the weekly average performance across plants and indicate utilization levels in the refining sector.
Large Production of Lambs Shown In State
West Virginia farms produced an estimated 525000 head of lambs this year, up 15 percent from 455000 in 1928, 22 percent above 429000 in 1927, and 46 percent above 359000 in 1926, per Barnard Gibbs of the West Virginia Crop and Livestock Reporting Service. The estimates reflect surveys tied to the Post Office Department via Rural Mail Carriers and Rural Post Offices statewide.
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Submarine Tests Near San Diego Mark Progress
San Diego tests of the V-4 submarine, Amjerson's largest underseas fighting craft, marked another step toward easing submarine service perils. The vessel was rescued with a complement of 87 officers and men, conducted yesterday.
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British heavyweight Scott linked with Sharkey and Schmeling
Phil Scott the British heavyweight hopeful sails to New York seeking a break on a US tour. Promoters in London offer Jack Sharkey a large purse to fight Scott, with 65 percent of gate share and $5,000 travel costs plus half of motion picture rights. Schmeling’s suspension and Sharkey’s possible clash loom over the plan.
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Texas Plane Aims To Break Refueling Endurance Record
Houston observers report aviators Glenn Loomis and Joe Glass circling the airport in the monoplane Billion Dollar City in an attempt to beat the St. Louis Robin endurance mark. They remained aloft past 149 hours with a well-tuned motor as of early morning.
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Upsets Shake Third Round of West Virginia Open Tennis
In White Sulphur Springs W V July 24 Elmer Rudy of Billmore and Badie Neer of California exited in the third round as Jake Hess of Rice Institute toppled Neer 6-3 3-6 6-1 and Bud Buxley beat Rudy 1-6 7-5 6-4. Eddie Jacobs defeated B Wilkinson 6-0 6-1 while Francis Hardy moved to the fourth round after a default. Lucy Newberry of Huntington defended the Indies title by beating Wilhelmena Pentiers 6-2 6-3 in a second round match. In women’s second round Josephine DurWashington beat Warlow Humphreys 6-0 6-1 and Sara Wright defeated Mary Matthews 6-1 6-3.
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Georgia Solon Dies In Garfield Hospital
Washington July 24 Representative Leslie J. Steel of Georgia died today in Garfield Memorial Hospital after undergoing an operation on gall stones. He entered the hospital last week for preliminary treatment and required blood transfusions during the procedure. The Decatur Ga. native was first elected to Congress in 1924 and had been reelected in the most recent election.
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