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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
15
Martin of Bellmore Ind is in Chicago for the national interscholastic track meet after winning the mile at the state tourney at Technical Field. He trained with limited facilities yet excelled, while city athletes face distractions and better conditions.
In New York at Ebbets Field a double bill failed to excite as Jack Delaney stopped Tommy Burns in the second round and Ted Morgan defeated Steve Sullivan with Sullivan's corner tossing in the towel in the sixth. De Kuh beat Carl Carter in a tough lightweight bout.
Sweden defeated South Africa three matches to one to advance to the European zone semi finals where they will face France. Rain caused repeated postponements of the international tennis event in Kensington England.
Waco aims to acquire Claybrook a hard hitting first baseman from Okmulgee Club of the Western Association the deal could bolster their lineup.
A note indicates a student attended the named school with a sign off by the golf manager or principal. The text records attendance but lacks full identity details or location.
Wid Matthews delivered a home run and a single, while Matty also scored on a sacrifice fly. Hartley and Holke added two hits each as the Brewers staged a close game at Washington Park, with Hill earning support from his bullpen and Grimes nearly bolstering a late rally.
Notre Dame trackmen head to the Marquette interstate intercollegiate in Wisconsin with aims to win the field including Otter, Creighton, Marquette, Grinnell, Michigan State and Lom bard. Star Jimmy Stack may return to boost hopes in the 440 and relay, while Della Maria faces rivals Alderman and Flance in the sprint. Harrington eyes a 13 foot pole vault as the Gold and Blue seek a grand slam in Indiana State gains.
Mademoiselle Simonie Thion De La Chaume defeated Miss Cecil Leitch of England in the French women's golf championship final, 3 up and 2.
The Columbus Senators lost to the Bushmen as Carmen Hill hurled a six hit game and Tony Faeth labored for four runs by the eighth inning. Sparkie Matthews hit a first inning homer as Cleveland’s Indians won their fourth straight, while Toledo’s Hens visit Washington Park for a four game set.
Ownie Bush's Indians signed Tom Stanton of St. Louis University a 22 year old right hand pitcher from the Mound City. He won six games and lost one for his rah mh nine this spring and was to wear a Tribe uniform this afternoon after arriving in Indianapolis.
At Fort Harrison arena Tuesday night Joe Anderson of Covington Kentucky faces Montana pug Webster in a ten round fight. Webster last beat Joe Packo at the Fort. Also on the bill Jackie Reynolds of Muncie tackles Chick Maglioni of Akron Ohio. Prelims follow.
British professional golfers dominated the morning two ball foursomes to lead three matches while Americans trailed or were tied as the Ryder Cup began at Virginia Water. Notables include Jim Barnes Walter Hagen George Duncan and Ted Ray among entrants for the United States and Britain.
Cathedral High School freshmen beat Manual yearlings 11 to 1 at Garfield Park. Hohman allowed four hits and struck out fourteen as Cathedral's bats totaled fourteen against Jones.
Arthur Decatur, a former National League pitcher, delivered strong work for Newark and held Reading to two hits on May 21.
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