Eight Strive for Title in Many Meet
The national public links tournament narrowed to eight after Thursday matches. Earl McAleer faces Carl Bene while Frank Invernizzi meets Kendall Morrison and Paul plays Nicholas D Onofrio in next round. Officials may move championship play out of the county if a bid for injunctive relief by two debarred players succeeds.
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Philadelphia
Earl McAleer
Washington
Carl Bene Pittsburgh
Frank Invernizzi
Fe Macores
Kendall Morrison
Oes
Frank Oe Paul
Nicholas D'Onofrio
Mk York
Ward
Los Angeles
Phil William Reed
Indianapolis
Robert P. Ball
Chicago
Elmer Stout
Newark
N. J
Stout
Tunney Retires Over Fear of Brain Injury
Gene Tunney told New York News staff at tea that he quit boxing to avoid a recurrence of a brain injury that left him mentally blank for two days a year ago. He recalled a brutal sparring blow in Speculator and the seven punches by Dempsey in Chicago that finally restored his senses.
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United Press
NEW York
The
New York News
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Daily News
Speculator
Dempsey
Gene
Chicago
Baseball Roundup: Browns, Athletics, Giants, and More Action
Walter Stewart drives in Blue with a 15th inning single to lift the St Louis Browns 4 3 over the New York Yankees. George Earnshaw held the Indians to six hits as the Athletics rolled 6 0. Harper and Delany spark late Cardinals rally for a 6 1 win over Boston. Giants topple Reds 7 5 as Cruiz extends hitting streak. Pirates win 18 4 behind homers from Grantham Wright. Cubs edge Dodgers 3 2 on late errors and strong pitching.
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St. Louis Brown
Blue
Browns
New York Yanks
O'Rourke
Schang
Stewart
Herb Pennock
Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Cleveland Indians
George Earnshaw
Tri
Ossie Orwell
George Uhle
Athletics
Art Delany
Cardinals
Boston Braves
Harper
Cards
New York Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Joe Genewich
Welsh
Zitzmann
Hughie Cruiz
McLarnin Stops Chilean Scrapper in Fourth Round
Detroit reports light heavyweight contender James McLarnin knocked out Stanislaus Loayza of South America in the fourth round of a ten round bout. McLarnin again pressed his claim on the title held by Sammy Mandell with the victory.
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United Press Detroit
James McLarnin
Sammy Mandell
Stanislaus Loayza
Kansas adopts policy to make athletes out of students
University of Kansas adopts a policy shifting focus from seeking athletes to developing students into athletes. Head coach H. W. Harris says the old approach of looking for athletes had failed and the program will emphasize building athletic talent from the student body.
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Pu Tnited Presse
Lawrence
Kan
University of Kansas
H. W. Harris
Baseball Stars Struggle in Hitless and Mixed Returns
United Press reports a slate of veteran stars with Ruth going hitless in five at bats, Gehrig tallying two singles, Heilmann doubling once, Frisch with a single and sacrifice, Hornsby and Waner contributing in outs and errors, while Wilson failed to reach base in two trips.
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Lou Gehrig
Harry Heilmann
Frank Frisch
Hornsby
Paul Waner
Ace Wilson
Home Run Leaders in Major Leagues
Ruth of the Yankees and Gehrig lead the American League with 42 and 19, Hauser and Simmons pace the Athletics with 15 and 10, Blue of the Browns has 10. In the National League Wilson of the Cubs has 24, Bottomley 23, Bissonette 18, Hafey 17, Hurst 17. Yesterday's homers include Barnes, Stephenson, Welsh, Zitzmann, Wright, and Grantham.
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Athletics
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National League
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Cubs
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Robins
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Hurst
Phillies
Barnes
Senators
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Welsh
Giants
Zitzmann
Reds
Wright
Pirates
Grantham
Finnish Star Leads in Olympic Track Days
Ray Barbuti won the 400 meters final for the United States in 47.8 seconds with Ball of Canada second and Buchner of Germany third. Willie Ritola of Finland won the 5,000 meters in 14 minutes 38 seconds with Paavo Nurmi second and Edgar Wide third.
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Amsterdam
Ray Barbuti
United States
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Canada
Buchner
Germany
Herman Philips
Frank Getty
United Press
Amsterdam Stadium
Willie Ritola
Finland
Paavo Nurmi
Edgar Wide
Sweden
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Boston
A. A
Ritola
Nurmi
Paris
Macauley Smith
Lermond
Herman Phillips
Indianapolis
A. C
Rinkle
England
Phillips
Syracuse
Storz
Japan
Premier Mackenzie King Congratulates Percy Williams
Ottawa premier Mackenzie King sent two cable messages praising Percy Williams a Canadian schoolboy for Olympic feats. Williams won the 100 meter dash and again the 200 meters confirming his double triumph.
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Mackenzie King
Percy Williams
United Press
Ottawa
Ont
Williams
Feature clash to decide Indianapolis Sunday School League title
Riverside No. 5 hosts a key clash between Zion Evangelical and St. John's Evangelical. Both teams ride 12 wins and 2 losses, tied for the league lead. Zion features Nipper Woolgar Christopher Bledsoe and Martin, while St. John's relies on Cassady Cruse Newbold and Woerner.
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Zion Evangelical
St. John's Evangelical
Indianapolis
Nipper, Woolgar
Christopher
Bledsoe
Martin
Zion
Cassady
Cruse
Newbold
Woerner
St. John’s
Canadian Boxer Piles Up Wins
Jack McKenna Canadian middleweight titleholder headlines a ten round bout with Joe Zink of Syracuse next Tuesday night at the Harrison Punch Bowl. McKenna has won three straight in Chicago defeating Howard Bentz Walcott Langford and Johnny Gerardin, stopped Tony Ross in seven here, then knocked out Tubby Noble in Cleveland in three rounds.
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Joe Zink
Syracuse
N. Y
Chicago
Howard Bentz
Walcott Langford
Johnny Gerardin
McKenna
Tony Ross
Tubby Noble
Wilkesbarre
Cleveland
Amateur and Semi-Pro Nines Play Schedule Update
Amateur and Semi-Pro Nines face cancellations with Brookside awaiting practice tonight. Acme Juniors beat Indianapolis Blues 17 to 7 and seek Sunday games. Triangles vs Elwood All-Stars set for Sunday after a 7 to 5 pre-race win. Porters Camp Pundsy notes seven straight wins. Roy E Steele All Stars seek a game after the 12th. Indiana Red Men want a book with Strong City or State Club.
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Indianapolis Blues
Belmont
Kenneth
Indianapolis Triangles
Elwood
Roy E. Steele
Bob Nield
Steeles
White
Meridian St
Riley
Indiana
Franklin Grays
Hills Camp
Girching
Cassady
E. C. Turner
Rader &T
Cal Talbot
Gil Altop
Farrell and Sarazen Lose One Up In Wisconsin Match
Johnny Farrell and Gene Sarazen were beaten one up by Douglas Brook and Karl Schlicht local club pros in a best ball round at Madison Wisconsin August 3.
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Madison
Wis
Johnny Farrell
Gene Sarazen
Douglas Brook
Karl Schlicht
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