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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1926

Page

15

Merriam Wins In Interscholastic Golf Tourney At South Grove

Jack Merriam, 18, Technical High School, defeated Neville Ewing of Shortridge 4 and 3 to capture the city interscholastic title. He posted a qualifying 82 and beat six opponents in the Times invitational at South Grove, with a large crowd watching the final in hot sun.

Neville Ewing Shortridge Dick Miller Jack Merriam South Grove Merriam Keller Madden Cathedral High School Robert Marshall Technical Jack Ewing

Major League Race Tightens As St Louis Leads In NL

Headlines from baseball wash through the league as the St Louis Cardinals push to the top of the National League while the Yankees hold a strong lead in the American League. Cincinnati battles postponements and a wild race develops with six clubs over .500 and the White Sox and Cleveland staying in pursuit.

St. Louis Yankees Chicago White Sox Cleveland Pittsburgh Ely

Amateur Games Saturday Schedule Incomplete

Amateur teams listed for Saturday across leagues include CITY coustens ee y Leagu galnaianagolt and several matchups such as ee y vs Polk at E G badarrison. Other bouts feature Fairbanks-Morse tutz Marmon Ft Harrison Riverside belt De Molay Crest No 38 Civic League State Highway Carr Tire Co and more with multiple venues and clubs.

City Coustens Ee Y Leagu Galnaianagolt Tient Eid Fieat Polk Badarrison Fairbanks-Morse Tutz Marmon Ft. Harrison Nei Belt de Molay Riverside Aterk Ah Eterno Manufacturing Grotto Bist End Milk Riverside No Civic League Carr Tire Co Kroger Poorin & Eastern Garfield

Merriam Edges Ewing In Tight Golf Match At South Grove

In Saturday night golf action at the South Grove course, Merriam defeated Ewing two up after fifteen holes. Key holes featured long drives, precise approach shots, and late drama as Merriam led 4 up at the turn and sealed victory with strong putting and steady play.

Ewing Merriam Short Dormie

Saints-Nine Rally Through Errors In Teaser Game

In a rough contest two base hits by Munson and Sigsing set the pace for the Saints. Holke Hartley and Hoffman contributed runs while a double play from Voter to Sicking to Holke helped stall the Indians. Beatrice Murray and Connelly are noted in scattered mentions as the game progressed with Roetiier pitching seven innings.

Munson Sigsing Holke Hartley Pe Hoffman Hoffman Saecr Fleg— Wyatt Johnson Indians Py Paul Pelle Roetiier Cinhing Beatrice Murray Connelly Indianapolis Stu' Een Roettoe Vera Rick' Holke McMillan Phei Staven St. Mott Birling Tritcher D Connolly Rimena Empires Murray

Kaiser Is Farmed to Tex Association Affiliate

Right handed pitcher Julius Kaiser nicknamed Dutch has been sent from San Antonio to the Terrell Club in the Texas Association farm system.

Julius Dutch) Kaiser Terrell Club Texas Association San Antonio

Flint Shines In Flint Rhem Young NL Star

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Flint Rhem stands out as one of the league's best young hurlers. He has eleven wins and one loss this season and keeps improving as the chase proceeds, contrasting with a rough mid season after a strong start a year ago.

Flint Rhem Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Cardinals

Americans and British Trade Wins in Wightman Cup Matches

United States leads 2 1 after doubles as Jessup and Goss beat Chambers and Baron 6-4 6-2. Fry defeats Browne 3-6 6-0 6-4 to level scores. Godfree defeats Ryan 6-1 5-7 6-4 giving Britain a 3 2 edge. Remaining matches set to decide the cup.

United Press Wimbledon England America Marion Z. Jessup Eleanor Goss Lambert Chambers Shephard Baron

Wiggins Emerges as Major Draw on Pacific Coast Scene

Indianapolis boxer Chuck Wiggins gains attention in the West after a controversial seventh round foul in his bout with George Godfrey. Los Angeles writer Bill Yeager praises Wiggins as a top draw, noting his strength and fighting ability and recounting postfight remarks from Godfrey.

Chuck Wiggins Indianapolis Pacific Coast Chuck George Godfrey Bill Yeager Los Angeles Express George Thes Wiggins Odfrey Frey Beto Credi

Mitchell Leads Hagen In 72-Hole British Match

Walter Hagen and Abe Mitchell began a 72 hole purse event worth 2500 dollars with 36 holes at Wentworth Club followed by 36 holes at St George's Hill. Mitchell led three up after the morning 18 holes.

United Press Virginia Waters England Walter Hagen Abe Mitchel Wentworth Club St. George's Hill Mitchell

Western tennis meet crowns No 1 ranked Lott at Woodstock courts

Pictured young gentleman ranked No 1 in western tennis will compete at Woodstock courts next week in the western championships to prove his standing. Lott holds No 11 in national ratings. Mixed doubles may be added next week if entries suffice, per Kurt Pantzer chair of the tournament committee. John Hennessey handles entries with close of entries set for Saturday noon at Circle 1321.

Woodstock Lott Woodstock Courts Kurt Pantzer John Hennessey Circle

Adams Retains City Tennis Title In Easy Final

Miss Muriel Adams defeated Miss Kathryn Dodson 6-2 6-1 to retain the city women’s singles title at Hawthorn. In doubles Fay Stephens on defeated Kelly Florence 6-0 3-6 7-5.

Muriel Adams Kathryn Dodson Hawthorn Fay Stephenson Kelly-Florence

Boxing for Amateurs at Brightwood Arena Next Thursday

Amateurs will box at the Brightwood open air arena next Thursday night with the Beightwood Athletic Club presenting thirty six rounds in twelve three round bouts. E J Wallace of 2351 Station St Webster 7695 handles entries and fans can expect added seating for ring followers.

Brightwood Beightwood Athletic Club E. J. Wallace Station St Webster

Indians Sweep Saints Then Invade Kansas City

The Indiana Indians after sweeping Saint Paul four games travel to Kansas City for a three game series with single games Friday and Saturday and a Sunday doubleheader. Manager Ownie Bush recovers from appendicitis as the team narrows Milwaukee’s lead to five games in the standings.

St. Paul Tribe Sicking Kansas City Nick Allen Saints K. C Milwaukee Indians Rawtown Indiana Bill Burwell Carmen Hill Hill Minneapolis Ownie Bush St. Vincent Hospital Toledo Louisville Brewers Champ Colonels Indianapolis

Independent and Amateur Baseball Tonight Five Inning Game

A five inning plac game is scheduled featuring the Keystones and local amateur clubs. Attendance and exact times are unclear but union organizers and team officials plan a meeting at the printers' building to discuss Sunday results and the upcoming schedule.

The Keystones Angen Winter He Stern Jniog Tyuseball

Kinsey Beats Turnbull in British Tennis Meet

Howard Kinsey of California defeated O G Turnbull in straight sets on the first day of the men's team play at Eastbourne. The American victory came as part of a two- singles and a doubles format with Austin and Richards also scheduled to play. Providence recalled pitcher Buster Hartnett from Lynn for the New England League.

Cincinnati Reds Cincy Philadelphia Phillies Austin and Richards Providence Buster Hartnett Lynn

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