British Women Open Golf Ends American Run
America's sole surviving player Dorothy Campbell Hurd was eliminated three and two by Judith Fowler at Hunstanton. Results show Glenna Collett, Elizabeth Curtis, and Mrs. Stewart Hanley also defeated, with Molly Gourlay and Mabel Wragg advancing or denying opponents. In other sports notes Ford stars for High Point, impressing with defense and hitting while Kilpatrick struggles against him.
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Doris Chambers
Aline Dobson
Mabel Wragg
Elizabeth Curtis
Joy Winn
Stewart Hanley
Molly Gourlay
Mandell Defies Ring Jinx at Polo Grounds Title Fight
Sammy Mandell carries his lightweight title into New York's Polo Grounds where four champions have fallen in that arena. The ring curse follows Kilbane who lost the featherweight crown to Criquiqui in June 1923 and Criquiqui's points defeat to Dundee two months later. Johnny Wilson forfeited the middleweight crown to Harry Greb in August 1923, and Latzo was outpointed by Joe Dundee for the welterweight title last year.
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Sammy Mandell
Polo Grounds
Johnny Kilbane
Eugene Crigqui
Criqqui
Johnny Dundee
Johnny Wilson
Harry Grebb
ePte Latzo
Joe Dundee
High Point High School Track Meet Planned for May 18
The annual High Point high school class track and field meet is set for Friday May 18 at 3 40 pm with events including sprints distance jumps throws and hurdles. Officials include Referee Spencer Starter Hackrey Announcers King Clinard finish judges and field officials listed. Knoxville Smokies rout Asheville in South Atlantic action as Knoxvilles bats pound 22 hits to beat the tourists 20 to 2.
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McLarnin Mandell Bout Draws 60,000 At Madison Square Garden
New York promoters expect about 69 000 fans to pack the National League park for the lightweight title fight between Jimmy McLarnin and Sammy Mandell with gate receipts around 200 000. Mandell enters as favorite over the California challenger as pundits rate his ring craft and speed higher than McLarnin’s knockout power. A large crowd and high stakes mark the first lightweight title fight at this venue since a 1930 bout.
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Lew Tendler
Postponed East NC High School Final Game
The Whiteville Clayton title game for the Eastern North Carolina championship was postponed due to the death of Mrs. E A Berry, mother of players John and Arthur Berry. A new date will likely be decided by tonight by Whiteville school officials.
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Raleigh
N. C
Whiteville
Chicago Picks Denver Watts as Olympic Shot Candidate
Chicago eyes Denver Watts of Oklahoma as a strong shot put prospect. Watts, about 48 feet thrower, attends De Paul College and boosts Olympic hopes for the program.
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Watts
Oklahoma
de Paul College
Won Weekly Shoot by Close Margin at Sedgefield Gun Club
In Sedgefield on May 17 Dr. Alec Stanford’s team won the weekly shoot by two heads, finishing with an aggregate 183 thirds to 181 for Dr. H. Lee Wyatt’s group. T. G. Proctor led with 48 hits. P Watt Richardson and Charles Hartsook tied for second with 44 each.
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Watt Richardson
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Hartsook
Major League Leaders May 16 Highlight Top Hitters and Pitchers
National league leaders include Grantham with a .423 batting average for the Pirates and Douthit leading runs for the Cards. Meusel drives RBIs for the Yanks while Ruth belted 11 homers. Pipgras leads American pitching with a 6-0 mark.
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Bissonette
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Clark
Kress
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Ruth
Yanks
Meusel
Rice
Tigers
Senators
Regan
Red Sox
Barrett
White Sox
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Pipgras
Heeney Set to Challenge Gene Tunney in Tough Bout
Former champion Gene Tunney may face a bold challenge from Tom Heeney whose aggressive style and toughness are highlighted as a potential factor in the upcoming bout. Jim Corbett comments on Heeney’s readiness and readiness to test Tunney.
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Gene Jim Corbett
Tom Heeney
Gene Tunney
Tom
Giants Eye Harper or O Farrell Help After Slump
The Giants weigh two options to bolster their outfield with Harper or bolster the lineup with O Farrell while evaluating Hogan’s diminished performance this season.
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Harper
Hogan
O'Farrell
First High School Boy Runs 100 Yard Dash in 9.35
Los Angeles prep Frank Lombardi stunned observers by running the 100 yard dash in 9.35 seconds, reportedly the fastest ever by a high school boy. The time marks a sensational feat for the young sprinter from a local high school.
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Frank Lombardi
Los Angeles
Salary rumors spark trade talk about Bob O’Farrell
Rumors over Bob O’Farrell’s large salary are cited as a possible factor in his trade, with speculation that financial terms influenced the team’s decision.
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Bob O’farrell
Subways and a Night Out Stirred Life's Sparks
Mildred recalls an eventful evening with Mabel featuring a subway ride home and a lighthearted exchange about the thrill of the night. The dialogue highlights a playful tone and urban setting.
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Mildred
Mabel
Frankie Frisch Says He Slides Head First For Safety
The baseball figure explains his caution about sliding with head first slides to protect his legs, noting their value to a ballplayer's career.
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Frankie Frisch
Frank Guys
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