Wimbledon Matches Set. Cochet Wins to Reach Final
Jean Borotra defeats Bunny Austin to reach the final against Cochet at Wimbledon. William Tilden is eliminated by Cochet in straight sets, ending America's hopes in singles while Lott and Hennessey advance in doubles to the semifinals.
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Wimbledon
England
Jean Borotra
France
Bunny Austin
Cochet
Nite Pres
Wiliam T. Tilden
Americas
Henri Cochet
Tilden
H. W. Austin
America
United States
George Lott
Chicago
Johnny Hennessey
Indianapolis
C. H. Kingsley
J. S. Ollitt
W. A. R. Collins
National clay court tennis championships begin in Woodstock action
Seeded players advance as first round matches unfold at Woodstock Club. Ben Gorchakoff battles Ellsworth Vines while Bud Markey meets Harris Coggeshall and other top names like Seligson Abe and Merceur watch closely. Doubles seeds Mercur Hall Bell Thalheimer and others start play.
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Woodstock Club
Ben Gorchakoff
Ellsworth Vines
Berkey Bell
Clifford Sutter
New Orleans
Arthur Kussman
Coast
Julius Seligson
New York
Bud Markey
Harris Coggeshall
Des Moines
Mercur
Hall
Bell
Thalheimer
Gorchakoff
Kussman
Brown
Coggeshall
Tamio Abe
Japan
Dr. Ham
Berkeley Bell
Wray Brown
Fritz Merceur
Kieth Gledhill
Bryan Grant Jr
Kirk Reid
Indianapolis
Notre Dame
J. P. Byrnes
Chicago
Tom Quinn
Indiana University
George O’connell
Juius Sagalowsky
Arthur Shaw
Shaw
Sagalowsky
Talking It Over With Joe Williams on the Fourth of July Fights
New York July 3 article reflects on the Fourth of July boxing tradition and how promoters now avoid big fights on the holiday. It recalls legendary bouts and figures like Dempsey Johnson Jeffries Ketchel and Rickard, noting shifts in public interest and the rise and fall of champions.
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York
Jeffries
Kayo Johnson
Ganson
Nelson
Oonpa
Willard
Dempsey
Rickard
Johnson
Reno
Aeffries
Auto Event at Gardens Opens Preparations for 40 Mile Race
The half mile dirt track at Walnut Gardens was oiled and readied for a Thursday 40 mile race with several prominent drivers entering speed cars. Promoter Harry Earl reports grading and rolling done and ample parking plus a new track entrance for quick access. Officials include Anderson as starter Solman scorekeeper and Cumberworth timer. Late entries announced by Earl include Earl M Farr E H Lewis Ted Everroad William Schweimyer all from Indianapolis William Rohn Shelbyville Ralph Ormsby Anderson and L G Orr Kempton. The feature dash starts at 3 o clock.
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Walnut Gardens
Harry Earl
Anderson
Solman
Cumberworth
Earl M. Farr
E. H. Lewis
Ted Everroad
William Schwemeyer
Indianapolis
William Rohn
Shelbyville
Ralph Ormsby
L. G. Orr
Kempton
Legal Red Tape Delays Naming Heavyweight Champion This Year
Gene Tunney’s successor as heavyweight champion will not be named this year. The plan to award the title to the survivor of key bouts is scrapped due to legal red tape. Schmeling faces contract ties and manager blockages, delaying a Schmeling Sharkey bout and any title award this fall.
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Frank Getty
United Press
New York
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
New York Commission
Arthur Beulow
Max
Ebbets Field
Humbert J. Pugazy
Fugazy
Baseball roundup: Foxx's ninth inning homer sparks Athletics win
IMMY FOXX belted a ninth inning homer for Philadelphia to lift the Athletics over Washington 4 1 in the second game and push their season total to fifty wins. Other games featured Chicago Cleveland Detroit St Louis and Cincinnati through late innings with multiple homers and late rallies, including Buck Alexander two homers for Detroit and a Cubs win in extras.
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Murray
D. K. Murray
New Orleans
Gorchakoff
W. Ortleib
Ft. Wayne
Re Dope
Arthur Frankenstein
Chicago
Immy Foxx
Philadelphia
Athletics
Hicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Yankees
Detroit
S T. Touis
Buck Alexander
Cubs
Cuicinmati
Reds
Hartnett
Black Caps to Face Lincoln Highways in Five-Game Series
Lincoln Highways travel to Washington Park to meet the Louisville Black Caps in a five game set starting with a doubleheader Thursday. The series pits Southern Negro League star Hudson and pitchers Ragland and Morris against the Highways led by a tough lineup.
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Louisville
Black Caps
Washington Park
Hudson
Cliff Ragland
Morris
St. Louis Stars
Palmer
Baker
Ri Hughes
Dotson
Nichols
Ri Jackson
Sno
Taylor
Norris
Spann
Ewing
Cf Collins
Brown
Charleston
Hawkins
C Hudson
McCauley
Shanklins and Marmon Fight Set at Riverside Five
Semi-Pro notes report Shanklins vs Marmons at Riverside No 5 Thursday at 3 Power will pitch for Shanklins and Schorn for Marmons Riverside Olympics beat Mapletons and will practice midweek Shanklins and others seek games and lineups with local contacts. notes cover several minor league matchups and July events.
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Marmon
Riverside No. 5
Power
Schorn
Marmons
Riverside Olympics
Mapletons
Olympics
George Selge
Indianapolis
Maccabees
West Washington Merchants
Riverside
Sexson Brothers
Lloyd Acton
BP. m
Keystones
Greenhouse Park
Paul Miller
Bradbury Avenue
Indians End Series With Ohio Bucks
Columbus notes after a 7 to 2 loss at home to Toledo, Silas Johnson held the Indians to three hits as Warstler, Russell doubled and Monahan homered. Gillis hit a first Columbus homer, boosting the Bucks with five quick runs. Schupp and Skidmore struggled on the mound. The Senators claimed eleven hits as Gillis impressed after a Red Sox trade. attendance ran about 1,000 as Seibold’s club sheds last-place label with strong batting.
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Bo Times
Specrial
Columbus
Toledo
Senators
Indians
Bruno Bettel
Bucks
Louisville
Colonels
Silas Johnson
Warstler
Russell
Monahan
Senator
Danny
Boone
Tribe
Neis
McCann
Grant Gillis
Shinault
Barnhart
Gillis
Schupp
Penner
Leo Skidmore
Seibold
A. A
Tribe Replaces Lee Meadows as Indians Seek Pitching Help
The Indians announce pitcher Lee Meadows has been released to Pittsburgh by acting president Bill Claver. Norman Perry, vice president and brother of the late James A Perry, urges finding new talent to boost the team. Meadows had a 5-1 record with Betzelites and was notified of his release in Columbus.
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Lee Meadows
Indians
Pittsburgh
Bill Claver
Norman Perry
James
A Perry
Norman Pery
Clauei
Meadows
Betzelites
Columbus
Totals and pitching mix in Indianapolis at Columbus game
Two base hits by Warstier Russell McCann Boone Monahan homered. Double plays Layne to Monahan Cuccinello to Gillis to McCann. Indianapolis left 2 Columbus 7. Schupp faced 7 innings, Skidmore 1 inning, Johnson 3. Brown and Johnson noted. Time 7:40.
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Indianapoli
Columbus
Johnson
Schupp
Skidmore
Crabtree
Metz
Schu Skidmore
Aetes
Brown
Indianapolis
Wearastler
Monahan
Russell
Barnhart
Ates
Connolly
Setter Penner
Steteeee Skidmore
Iesseeees
van Penner
Schupp i Ciehth
Cuccinello
Neis
Teenee
Gillis
Seaneee Callaghan
Sereeree
McCann
Boone
Ah Naneter Shinault
Atte Johnson
Veedeetee
Golf Opens and Women’s Tourney Mark Hoosier Weekend
Miller and Indiana golfers focus on two major events over the next two weeks. The state Open at Grandview Links in Anderson runs July 10 to 12 with a $1,000 purse, while Meridian Hills hosts the Indiana Women’s Golf Association event starting July 13. Notables include Ralph Stonehouse, Dick Nelson, Miss Elizabeth Dunn, Mrs. Bulson, and Mrs. Gibson amid forecasts of scores under 280 for 72 holes.
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YES of
Indiana Golfdom
Grandview Municipal Links
Anderson
Meridian Hills
Indianapolis
Dick Nelson
Ralph Stonehouse
Fter
A. E. Bulson
Ft. Wayne
Bobby Gibson
Naomi Hail
Kendallville
Indianapolis Country Club
Elizabeth Dunn
Miss Dunn
Ft Warne
Terre Haute
Broarmoor
Cardinals Practically Out of Race and Southworth's Job Safe
Billy Southworth’s job as St. Louis Cardinals manager appears secure as the team slides to fourth place, six games behind leaders, near the halfway mark of the NL season. President Sam Breadon’s policy has seen prior managers fired for pennant failures, making this a cautious outlook for Southworth.
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Cardinals
Southworth
United Press
New York
Billy Southworth
St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Breadon
Rogers Hornsby
Bob O'Farrell
Bill McKechnie
St. Loui
St. Louis
Football Coaches Forecast Big Plays and New Standouts
Hick Meehan notes only sixteen plays used last year at NYU. Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne boasts two good backfields and a strong line. Jock Sutherland of Pittsburgh plans to quit teaching to focus on athletics and recruit alumni and potential rookies nationwide.
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Hick Meehan
New York University
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Jock Sutherland
Pittsburgh
Dental College
TIE FOR GUN HONORS AT CROOKED CREEK CLUB SHOOT
Charles Hessong and Perry Remy tied for top honors in the Crooked Creek Gun Club weekly shoot Tuesday. Both broke 48 of 50 targets, with Jones and Fox close behind at 47.
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Charles Hessong
Perry Remy
Crooked Creek
Jones plans British Open and Amateur entry next year
Robby Jones, a young barrister, arrived from Winged Foot in Atlanta on July 3 and said he plans to compete in the British Open and Amateur championships next year but may drop the plans if business demands.
Negro Speed PIlots Readies for Sixth Annual 100–Mile Race
Black racers from Ida lis Chicago Pittsburgh Detroit and other cities prepare for the sixth annual 100 mile Negro championship race at the Indiana state fairgrounds Thursday at 2 p m Twenty two entrants expected with possible four or five more Wil Jeffries of Chicago and Charles Wiggins of Indianapolis are top contenders Major George S Greene and Lt A Tennant will supervise drivers with a guards unit Elimination trials set for morning at 10 the race features a single lap of the track at high speed to determine placings
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Idalis
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Detroit
United States
Indiana State
Charles Wiggins
Indianapolis
George S. Greene
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
A. Tennant
Ihe Rons
Fair Grout
Boxing card at Broad Ripple sets four bouts Thursday
The weekly boxing program at Broad Ripple lists four bouts with a ten round main event betweenheavyweights and other matches. Matches include Buliman versus Myers and McClure versus Rhorles with bouts featuring Chapt Branch Warner Holder and others.
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Broad Ripple
Hivge
Mat Buliman
Billy Myers
Focal Balers
Javies
Jock McClure
Billy Rhorles
Font
Wilard Chapt
Happry Branch
Roser Warner
Cera
Tony To Meet McGraw In Pro Boxing Card
Tony Canconeri, former featherweight champion, will meet Phil McGraw before his August 2 headline bout with lightweight champion Sammy Mandell in Chicago. Detro Greek July event noted.
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New York
Tony Canconeri
Sammy Mandell
Chapion
Chicago
Phil McGraw
Detro
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