Armour and Cooper Tied For Open Title Then Won Playoff
Tommy Armour defeated Harry Cooper in an 18 hole playoff at Oakmont, after a 72 hole tie, to win the Open golf championship. Armour came from behind with late birdies including a clutch 15th hole putt, then sealed victory with strong play on the 16th and 17th. Cooper, a 22 year old Los Angeles pro, credited luck and fought hard before falling short.
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Joe Dundee to defend welter title against top foe
Baltimore reports that Joe Dundee will defend his world welterweight title this summer. Manager Max Waxman said Dundee will face the best opponent available under promoter Humbert Fugasey in New York.
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New York
Fights Last Night Across Cities and Nations
Chicago welterweight Johnny Hitt defeated Charley Goodman of Brooklyn, Haakon Hansen of Norway scored a technical knockout on Johnny Murphy of Chicago, Norman Brown beat Larry Coleman of St Paul, Detroit's Tiger Flowers defeated Bob Sage, and Billy Grimes of Hollywood beat Price Ramies of Wilmington in a night of international boxing bouts.
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Johnny Hitt
Philippines
Charley Goodman
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Haakon Hansen
Norway
Johnny Murphy
Norman Brown
Larry Coleman
St. Paul
Detroit
Tiger Flowers
Bob Sage
Hollywood
Calif
Billy Grimes
Australia
Price Ramies
Wilmington
California
Yankees Win From Browns 4-2 in Rugged Opener
The Yankees beat the St. Louis Browns 4-2 as Urban Shocker held the Browns to four hits and Babe Ruth left after the first inning with a knee injury. The Yankees earned a win with strong pitching and limited offense from the Browns, while rivals White Sox stumble and Cubs suffer a rare early loss.
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St. Louis Browns
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Urban Shocker
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Walberg
Ray Schalk
Lisenbee
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Cleveland Indians
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Shaul
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Indians
Pirates
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Cubs
Clarence Mitchell
Braves
Eddie Farrell
Giants
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Ford
Reds
Doak Bests Donohue In Pitching Duel
Robbie's pitching staff showed strength as Doak edged Pete Donohue in a tight duel. The performance underlines club depth and early season form with key run support shaping the result.
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Pete Donohue
Shortstop trade recalls old days in Washington ball club
Washington notes a parade of shortstops including Emory Rigney acquired from Detroit and Boston trade that sent Buddy Myer away. The piece contrasts modern Senators at short with the famed George McBride era, praising McBride’s defense though noting weak hitting, and recalling his ironman 150 games seasons.
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Donie Bush
Everett Scott
Ossie Bluege
George McBride
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Supreme Court to Rule on Chicago Bar Closings
The supreme court was asked in two Chicago cases to review lower court rulings closing restaurants and night clubs over evidence that guests drank intoxicating liquor bought elsewhere while establishments served only ginger ale and cracked ice. A circuit judge who upheld the closures cited nationwide restaurant trends using ginger ale and ice to obtain alcohol as a key factor.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Chicago
Circuit Court
Golf Battles Grow Torrid on Local Course
Weeks of threats and tests among four friendly rivals at the local Country Club culminated in a decisive triumph for Malone and Haught over Watkins and Warder. Watkins once led with fast scores though Malone and Haught proved dominant, winning 18 up as autumn plans unfold. The club course remains in fine condition despite rain, with upcoming matches to draw challengers as Malone and Haught extend their challenge era.
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Francia Walder
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Ken Haugit
Malone
Haught
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Aggie and
Maggie
Hausht
Warder
Grafton Drag, and Chemical Company
Hought
Ruth Needing Hitting Peak As Babe Ruth Climbs Averages
Chicago reports Babe Ruth rising from .233 to .240 in the American League race as he nears a top ten hitting position. The piece notes Miller's .400 average lead, Dykes’ jump to fifth, and Frisch and Hornsby close behind in batting. Also mentions Goslin, Meusel, and Williams among leaders, with pitching feats by Lyons and Thomas and updates from the National and American associations.
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Babe Haa
Bing Miller
St. Louis
Jimmy Dykes
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Shulte
Ken Williams
Harry Heilmann
Zack Wheat
Williams
Bud Clancy
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Goose Goslin
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al Simmons
George Burns
Bill Hudnefield
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al Thomas
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McGraw
Joe Harris
Barnhart
Pirates
Paul Waner
Hack Wilton
Cubs
Kucl Cuy Ter
Pittaturgh
McCarthy
Makine
Fron Manent
Cheneau Roe
Root
Jess Haines
Cardinals
Baseball Leaders and Standings in Ongoing Season Row
The column reviews top hitters and pitchers across associations with LeBourneau leading Toledo at .413 and Kirkham Columbus at .389, while Rob Russell and Kirkham hold second and third in the batting race. Hauser of Kansas City tops steals with 13, and Bediamond Milwaukee notches his tenth win as Drewerd streak continues. Moon of Minneapolis remains the workhorse with nine wins and seven losses.
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Lear
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Orwell
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Hawser
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Hee
Witt
Kasisas
Wills and Lenglen Aim For Open Amateur Tourneys
The article discusses procedures for golf bodies including open and amateur and professional tours. It notes a potential meet between the two female stars Miss Wills and Mile Lenglen. Critics question Wills after appendix operation while admiring Lenglen for superior temperament and competitive edge.
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Lenglen
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New Highway Plan Sparks County Road Clash
AmidAstorGalloway discussions state road commission delegates revealed a proposed Philip pi Clarksburg route that would bypass Astor Flemington Rosemont and nearby centers. County officials fret the plan would deny a class A road to three counties while others push to improve the Galloway Astor road and consider concrete paving to serve a sparsely populated area.
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Cincinnati
Baseball Scores From IMNULTS TESTRODAY
Charleroi defeated Cumberland 3 to 2 while Clarksburg beat Johnstown 9 to 2 and Wheeling toppled Jeannette 6 to 3. Today’s games include Scottdale at Fairmont and Cumberland at Charleroi with Clarksburg at Johnstown and Wheeling at Jeannette. Yesterday Boston edged Pittsburgh 8 to 7 and Philadelphia routed Chicago 12 to 2 with other results pending.
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Ll. Pet. Cumberland
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Ohnatown
Schedule Highlights From The Baseball Standings
Boston hosts Cleveland while Pittsburgh welcomes New York as Brooklyn awaits Cincinnati. New York leads St. Louis 3 2 with Philadelphia 8 Chicago 3 Washington 3 Detroit 1 Cleveland 8 4 and other matchups set including St. Louis at New York Chicago at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at Boston.
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Helen Wills Dominates Tennis Scene From Abroad
Helen Wills reasserts dominance with an easy win over Molla Mallory abroad and prepares for Wimbledon. The Pacific Coast star remains the world’s leading contender, with Elisabeth Ryan among the top rivals as the U S Lawn Tennis Association weighs reforms to broaden the sport.
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U. S. Lawn Tennis Association
Flag Day Observed by Kingwood Chapter D A R
Flag Day observance held at Mrs Nelle Densmore home by Kingwood Chapter D A R with hostesses Mrs Charlotte Geldbaugh Mrs Lucy Hirrington and Mrs Carrie Mont Romerty. Program on Virginia by Mrs ae Brown Mrs R D Harman and Mrs C Coyne. Circle No 1 M P Ladies Aid served dinner. Many local ladies attended including Mrs Mae Gibson Miss Worth Gle80n Mrs Harvey Batley and others. Guests included Mrs Ralph Fairlax and Miss Dorothy Zinn Reedaville Mrs Ada Spencer Nelsonville and several others.
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Nelle Densmore
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Carrie Mont [Romerty
Virginia
Ae Brown
R. D. Harman
C. Coyne
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Woith Gle
Harvey Batley
Mildrad Batley
Dalay Gustkey
Ora Newman
Carrie Orr Montgomery
Georgiane Zinn
Josephine Spin
George Ruth
D. J. Lessatt
Sara Orr
Maretha Orr Robinson
Inez Wilkins
Grafton
Margaret Who
Mild Jone
Lary Smoot
Rath
Erble Geldbaugh
Long Motor Boat Race Set to Start in Chicago
Chicago June 18 seven boats entered for the Mayor Ham Thompson trophy. The Long Motor Boat Race will start from the harbor with Tabbenea cited among entrants from Illinois and Mississippi. Expected a day of high competition with multiple vessels vying for the prize.
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Newspapermen Guests at Big Banquet Organizers Announced
Chicago report notes guests included newspapermen at a large banquet. A late-night athletic club event featured a 300-yard swim in a 76-foot tank. Johae ny Welamutler reportedly set a new record with a time near two seconds under the old mark.
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Johaeny Welamutler
Tlitids Athletic Club
el As
American Derby to be run in Chicago at Washington Park
The American Derby returns at Washington Park Chicago on a mile and a half track for a $26 000 purse. Seven entrants challenge Whinkery Kentucky Derby winner and favorite while Whitney entry Hydtdimel and Buddy Bauer draw attention as top contenders in a field seen as a clash of stalwarts from major owners and trainers.
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Washington Park
Whinkery
Whitney
Hydtdimel
Buddy Bauer
Flashes of Life New York and Nearby Notes
A fragmented roundup from New York and surrounding areas mentions 621 Tettera and 1600 poems, a young man driving higher paper use at a cost of $1,000,000, and dramatic quotes about fame and danger. Janet Beecher sought London work to be with her son. other items reference Trout, flappers, scrubwomen, and social tensions. The piece weaves gossip, literature, and idle news across several locales.
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Janet Beecher
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