French Girl Expected To Win Singles Title At Wimbledon
Wimbledon opened with youth in charge as Vinnie Richards, the New York favorite, and Suzanne Lenglen drew crowds. Richards routed A E Park in straight sets 6-1 6-1 6-0, while Lenglen edged past Okamoto 6-2 4-6 6-3 6-4, and Hunter beat Park 6-1 2 6-2.
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Ais
Henry L. Farrell
Wimbledon
Vinnie Richards
New York
Suzanne Lenglen
Miss Wills
Annapolis
Richards
R. Norton Williams
Washburn
Hunter
Wimbleday Center
A. E. Park
New Zealand
Rene Lacoste
Okamoto
Francis T. Hunter
America
J. F. Park
England
Six Yanas in British Tournament
Six Americans joined a field of 277 golfers starting qualifying rounds for the British championship at Hoylake England. The Chesshire course proved tough in June wind and sun with a record entry. Arnaud Massey of France led the opening round with 74 while Jean Alsaguren posted 76 and George Duncan 78 and Jim Barnes 81.
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United Press
Hoy Lake
England
Chesshire
Aranaud Massey
France
Jean Alsaguren
George Duncan
Jim Barnes
Baseball Standings Snapshot Across American and National Leagues
The capture lists current W L records and winning percentages for the American League teams New York, St Louis, Chicago, Washington, and others, followed by National League standings including New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, St Louis, and Brooklyn with their loss counts and percentages.
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National League
W. L. Pet
WN. York
Pittsbig
Chicago
Boston
Brookin
Phila
Cincin
Louis
Philade Cork
E Rogen
le Sa
St. Louis
American Association Schedule Report
Kansas City at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Lewisville Minneapolis at Columbus St Paul Toledo double header Sunday Cleveland at Chicago Detroit at St Louis Washington at New York Philadelphia at Boston Boston at Philadelphia New York at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Cincinnati No other game scheduled
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American Association
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Lewisville
Minneapolis
To Tumbus
St. Paul-Toledo
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Washington
Neway
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
First Game Summary in American Association Baseball
Milwaukee and Louisville league game results show a 11 to 10 final with rugged scoring in the first game. St. Paul defeated Toledo by 26 to 9 in a high offense contest. Second game saw Toledo prevail 14 to 7 over Minneapolis. Detroit defeated Columbus 7 to 2 in another league clash. Pittsburgh topped Cincinnati 9 to 4 in the National League.
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American Association
Milwaukee
Louisville
Coof
Schaack
Walker
Shaney
Young
Koob
Meyer
Winn
Deberry
Cullop
Brottem
St. Paul
Toledo
Merritt
McQuaid
Allen
McMenemy
Giard
Gaston
Serias
Fittery
Dixon
Johnson
Olympic coach selects U S track team for Paris
Coach Robertson announced the U S Olympic track squad after the Cambridge trials. The 23 events mostly follow the trial order though some changes may occur if officials grant more time. Frank Hussey of Brooklyn is omitted from the sprints with Loren Murchison taking his place.
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Frank Hussey
Brooklyn
Loren Murchison
Taylor Favorite in Big Fistic Carnival at Washington Park
Promoter Steve Harter stages five boxing bouts and a seven-man battle royal at Washington Park tonight. Eddie Coulon and Bud Taylor meet in the ten-round main event with Taylor tipped to win. Terre Haute fans will pack ringside to back him. Half of the net profits go to the entertainment committee of the Sahara Grotto.
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Washington Park
Steve Harter
Eddie Coulon
New Orleans
Terre Haute
Taylor
Coulon
Saraha Grotto
Kirkwood the Golf Wizard Skips British Open
NEA writer notes Joe Kirkwood, a professional golfer and entertainer, will not compete in the British Open this week. He argues titles bring publicity and higher pay as a teacher, but Kirkwood prioritizes showmanship over championships. He could have chased the title last year but nerves ruined his finish.
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Joe Kirkwood
Kirkwood
Arthur Havers
Walter Hagen
Prest-O-Lite Prize to Evans in Riverside Invitational
Chick Evans won the invitational golf tournament played on the Riverside and Coffin courses and received the Prest-O-Lite super-service RB battery for the lowest 36 hole score. If his radio distance improves as with the driver he may hear Mars crop reports.
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Chick Evans
Riverside
Coffin Courses
Prest-O-Lite Company, Inc
Chick
Mars
Big Leagues Offer Sunday Harsh Scores Across Circuits
Ehmke silenced the Yankees for a 6 2 win as the Red Sox took the Sunday game. Walter Holke made a leaping stab to end the ninth with the bases loaded. Phils beat the Robins 7 6. Indians toppled the Tigers 7 5. Rice’s three bagger gave the Senators a 5 4 win over the Athletics. White Sox beat Browns 6 4. Reds rebounded to win over Pittsburgh 9 4 and reclaim first division.
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Ehmke
Red Sox
Walter Holke
Zack Taylor
Phils
Robins
Indiana to Host Record PGA Championship at French Lick
The 1924 annual championship of the Professional Golfers Association will be staged September 14 at French Lick. Thomas D. Taggart donated $4,000 in purses plus $1,000 to the benevolent fund and $5,000 in prize money. Sixty four golfers will qualify in the East and West for the event.
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Indiana
French Lick
Mae Possibe
Professional Golfers’ Association
Thomas D. Taggart
Taggart
Benevolent Fund of the Association
Dandruff
Thomas System
State Life
Dundee Praises Skill Against Heavy Hitters
Johnny Dundee claims he can read opponents before they swing and avoids hard hitters easily. The veteran boxer says he often anticipates openings and takes minimal punishment in exchanges.
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Johnny Dundee
Greatest Racer Is Ready for Twelfth Season
The famed pacer Single G, foaled in 1910 and racing since 1912, prepares for the Grand Circuit season. He trains at Indiana fairgrounds, clocking 2:07 and 2:09% trial miles, still showing old speed, though others hold many records while Single G has none.
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Margaret Dillon
Sir Roch
Indiana Fairground
William
Harris M
Single
Single G
Anderson Wilkes
Gyp
Third Annual Women's Golf Meet Under Way
The 18 hole qualifying round opens at Highland Golf and Country Club as Indiana's women’s golf meet enters its third year. Forty entries filed with MWests slated for Tuesday match play, with finals Friday. Defending state champion Mrs Fred Holmes of Lafayette sits out the qualifier. Local players include Mrs Stephenson Highland Mrs Gibbs Indianapolis Country Club Miss Dunn South Grove and Miss Lennie Sharp Riverside.
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Highland Golf and Country Club
Indiana Women’s Golf Association
Fred Holmes
Lafayette
Ocal
Indiana
Hillis Rave
Ft. Wayne
Tast v
Robert Tinsley
Crawfordsville
Stephenson
Highland
Gibbs
Indianapolis Country Club
Elizabeth Dunn
South Grove
Lennie Sharp
Riverside
New York Managers Promote Britton and Dempsey in Indianapolis
Eddie Mead and Johnny Cox announce Billy Britton of Kansas and Bud Dempsey of New York to Indianapolis fans. Britton beat Harry Fay of McKeesport Pa in the semi final to Mandell and Bernstein at Louisville. Dempsey, a New York bantam, has faced top contenders and recently defeated Irish Johnny Curtin in New York.
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Eddie Mead
Johnny Cox
New York
Billy Britton
Kansas
Bud Dempsey
Indianapolis
Britton
Harry Fay
McKeesport
Mandell
Bernstein
Louisville
Dempsey
Johnny Curtin
Growth of Running Race Tracks Reaches Twenty in Nation
A decade ago only four tracks operated nationally. Today the number of active raceways has risen to more than twenty, reflecting rapid expansion in the sport and industry.
Felsch sets record for chances in 1919 baseball tilt
In a June 23, 1919 game, Happy Felsch handled a record number of chances in center field, breaking the prior single game mark of 11. Swede Risberg at short did not handle a ball, as Cleveland beat Chicago 3 to 1 with two-base hits by Schalk Liebold ONeill and Weaver keying the offense.
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Happy Felsch
Risberg
Cleveland
Chicago
Graney
Liebold
Lunta
Ole Colles
Speaker
Weaver
Smith
Opiekee
Gardier
Wemey
K & & Diese
Johnston
O'Neill
Lechainys
Lane Ee
Bagby
Cicotte
Murphy L Soro
Ae OO Din Kerr
Trouble in Three-I President Evansville Manager to Quit
Evansville Club manager Joe Dunn may be banished from the Three I League after a riot following the Evansville Bloomington game. Umpire Hopper was shaken and struck by angry fans. Dunn received a message from President Tierney to prepare to leave. Local head G. A. Beard vows to fight to keep Dunn as manager.
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T Mex
Evansville
Ind
Joe Dunn
Evansville-Bloomington
Hopper
Dunn
Tierney
The
Threes
G. A. Beard
Independent Baseball Club Defeats Mooresville 13 to 1
The Ideal Furnace team beat Mooresville Sunday 13 to 1 highlighted by Kepner’s strong pitching. Local clubs seek games with strong state teams. contact William ones at 1442 Reisner St or call Belmont.
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Ideal Furnace
Mooresville
Kepner
William Ones
Reisner St
Belmont
King Hennessey Still Reigns On City Net Courts
Johnny Hennessey claimed a fourth straight title at Hawthorn courts by defeating Julius Sagalowsky 6-2 6-2 6-2. Rain forced the doubles final to be postponed. Sagalowsky and Kurzrock advanced to the final while Hennessey dominates Indianapolis tennis with a clear crown.
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Hennessey
Johnny Hennessey
Hawthorn
Julius Sagalowsky
I T. A
North Side
Hennessey - McAkay
Sagalowsky-Kurzrock
Butler
Indianapolis Vennis Association
Sagalowsky
Kurzrock
Starbuck Kohn
Sag
Kurtreck
Indianapolis
Johnny
Connie Mack's Curley Ogden Weighs in as Spur to Washington
The Athletic notes Curley Ogden, once with Connie Mack, moved to Washington after a few missteps. Ogden settled in, began pitching well, marking a notable league turnaround and showcasing a late career revival.
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Connie Mack
Curley Ogden
Ogden
Sand
Washington
Rifle Clubs Match At Ft Harrison Ends In Woosier Victory
The Woosier Rifle Club defeated the Business Men's Rifle Club in a 200 yard match at Ft Harrison Sunday. High scorers were B. Ball and Mitchell with 142 of 150. Winners totaled 1057 to 901. Rematch set for next Sunday.
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Hoosier
Ft. Harrison
Business Men's Rifle Club
Ft. Harrison Sun
B. Ball
Mitchell
Major Homer Leaders Ruth Yankees 17
Ruth leads the Yankees with 17 home runs, followed by K Williams of the Browns with 14, Fournier of the Dodgers with 14, Hauser of the Athletics with 10, and Hartnett of the Cubs with 8 in the season’s home run race.
State Baseball Sunday Scores From Indy And Nearby
Turner Beech Grove beat Keystones 2 1. Hill s Camp overwhelmed Shelbyville 14 1. Columbus shut out Seymour 12 0. Ideal Furnace Indianapolis defeated Mooresville 13 1. Darmarandt Grays edged Silver Flash Indianapolis 1 8 1. Komo Liberty 7 is Reading Grays Cincinnati 3 Huntington 8 Vincennes 5. Fishers 10 Broad Ripple 7. Read Times Want Ads Daily for more listings.
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Turner-Beech Grove
Keystones
Indianapolis
Hill's Camp
Shelbyville
Columbus
Seymour
Ideal Furnace
Mooresville
Dugger
Darmarandt
Helen Wills Beats and Bows to English Climate
Helen Wills suffered a double defeat in England as experts warned the climate would hinder her. The predicted harsh conditions took a toll on the famed player, marking a rare setback on her tour.
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Helen Wills
England
Indians Thump Blues as Bush Leads Pair in Pennant Chase
Louisville wins 8 to 3 over Kansas City Blues while Indianapolis holds second place in the pennant race. Jess Petty hoped for his thirteenth win against Rawtown, and Ray Schmandt missed the game due to illness. Fred Fitzsimmons pitched well for the Tribe, with Dawson and Wilkinson also appearing as the Blues faltered on wild pitches. Bush day at Washington ParkSaturday features prizes and events honoring Ownie Bush and Columbus as the visiting team.
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Eddie Ash
Louisville
Indianapolis
Tribe
A. A
Ownie Bush
St. Paul
Toledo
Saints
Brewers
Indians
K. C. Blues
Jess Petty
Washington Park
Wilkinson
Blues
Kaufman
Dawson
Columbus
East End
Harry James
Ownie
Christenbury
Sickin
Redge
Allen
Whelan
Campbell
Krueger
Ec Jones
Fitzsimmons
Kansas City
Lavan
Armstrong
Gord
Becker
Scott Brief
Good
Icking
Jones
Basle
Roy Finson
B. Dawson
Ox Fitzsimmons
Freeman
Murray
Fight Card Tonight At Washington Park In Nine-Bout Card
Bud Taylor of Terre Haute faces Eddie Coul ton of New Orleans in a ten round bout at 120 pounds. Willie Sullivan of Cincinnati meets Carl Beare of Indianapolis in an eight round 120 pound affair. Jimmie Gordon of Middletown fights Fighting Ferraris of Ft Thomas in six rounds at 122. Pat Fox of Pennsy shops faces Larry Young of Indianapolis in six rounds at 148. Gene Risk of Indianapolis meets Billy Meyers of Frankfort in six rounds at 138. Referees Walter Eckersooll and Mike Mitchell.
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Washington Park
Bud Taylor
Terre Haute
Eddie Coulton
New Orleans
Willie Sullivan
Cincinnati
Carl Beare
Indianapolis
Jimmie Gordon
Middletown
Ohio
Fighting Ferraris
Ft. Thomas
Pat Fox
Pennsy Shops
Larry Young
Gene Risk
Indianapleis
Billy Meyers
Frankfort
Filipino Curtin to Clash With Sarminto on Friday Night Show
Pete Sarminto a Filipino scrapper and Irish Johnny Curtin of Jersey City are signed for the main bout of a boxing show in Aurora Illinois on Friday night.
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United Press
Aurora
Pete Sarminto
Johnny Curtin
Jersey City
Southern champ many links star shines in golf title
A 21 year old Memphis golfer Jack Wenzler upset the field at Louisville Country Club by beating Perry Adair of Atlanta and Frank Dyer of New York to win the southern championship. Wenzler closed with a 71 the final round as he rose from municipal links circles to claim the title.
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Kirkwood
South
Jack Wenzler
Memphis
Perry Adair
Atlanta
Frank Dyer
New York
Adair
Dyer
New Jersey
Louisville
Wenzler
Leaders Clash in Desert City Horse Shoe League Showdown
Bunite Piston Company and Citizens Gas Company meet at Riverside Park as leaders battle in the city horse shoe league. Fletcher of Citizens Gas leads as top scorer with 194 ringers in 2245 games while Merchants Heat and Light confront Indianapolis Light and Heat at Kentucky Ave and South Sts.
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Bunite Piston Company
Citizens Gas Company
Riverside Park
Bunites
Merchants Heat and Light Company
Indianapolis Light and Heat
Kentucky Ave
South Sts
Prest-O-Lite
Fairbanks-Morse
Thirtieth St
Fall Creek
Diamond Chain
Western Electric
Brookside Park
Fletcher
Citizens Gas
The Nut Cracker and Sports Quips In Brief
A collage of sports quips notes bid talks for the Giants versus Phillies and Berlin gymnastics on hands. It also jokes about Harry Greb as a joke fighter and Paddock’s speed, while Helen Wills is described after a defeat in England.
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Harry Greb
Helen Wills
England
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