Four Americans Strive for Honors at Wimbledon Championship
Drizzling rain delayed the start of the all England tennis championships at Wimbledon. Americans Bill Johnston Vincent Richards Francis Hunter and Molla Mallory headline the American contingent among a strong nations field. Suzanne Lenglen leads the women’s singles with Molla Mallory as a top rival. British contenders include Randolph Lycett Max Woosman and B C Norton.
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Women's Tourney Gets Under Way at Ft Wayne
The Indiana Women's Golf Association qualifying round opened at the Ft Wayne Country Club with about forty players paired. Defending champion Mrs Benjamin Stevenson of Indianapolis Highland did not need to play in qualifying. Early entries from Indianapolis included Mrs Carl Gibbs Mrs Lucius Wainwright Mrs D S Menageo Miss Lennie Sharp Mrs Blanche Morgan Mrs C A Jaqua Mrs Helen E Tyler and Miss Ethel Hutchinson.
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Honolulu Golfer Off Form Because of Heat
F. D. Richardson of Fairbanks Morse in Indianapolis, visiting Honolulu for the national amateur golf tournament, says the heat affected his play. He notes Honolulu’s temperatures rarely exceed 85 degrees and mosquitoes are worse there than in Hawaii. Bridges to Box Carson. Bobby Bridges signs to box Joe Carson of Cincinnati in a ten round bout staged by the Jefferson Athletic Club of Louisville next Monday night.
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One More Angel and Promoters Will Be All Set
In Great Falls Montana on June 25 promoters seek a financial angel to cover the final 100000 installment of Dempsey's purse for the July 4 Shelby title bout. Tickets placed with agents total 514000, but funds depend on sales. disagreements over management persist as a July 2 staging was proposed.
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Brookside Odd Fellows win 8 to 4 in City Amateur double-header
In a Pennsy Park Saturday double-header the Brookside Odd Fellows defeated the De Molays 8 to 4 while the C. L. and W's beat the Sahara Grotto 7 to 4. Comstock limited the De Molays to five hits and the C. I. and W's rallied in the ninth to grab a one run margin.
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Til den Wins Great Lakes Tennis Title Over Alfonso
United Press reports in Buffalo on June 25 that William Til den, the world tennis champion, defeated Manuel Alfonso of Spain 7-5 6-3 6-3 in the final round of the Great Lakes championship.
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Semi-Pros and Amateurs Baseball Roundup at Fairview Diamond
Local clubs posted varied results across city leagues. Mapleton Reserves beat Fairfield A.C. 10 to 2 as Tom Grady struck out sixteen. Mapleon Maroons defeated Lawrence White Sox 3 to 2 with strong pitching from Ewing. Broad Ripple A.C. fell to Druids who hit five homers. Multiple games noted for upcoming matchups at Rhodius Park and Douglase Park with detailed contact cues for schedules.
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Willie Spencer Sets New Two-Thirds Mile Record
Newark NJ June 25 Willie Spencer American bike champion rode two thirds of a mile in 1 minute 10.15 seconds to break the former world mark of 1 minute 10.45 seconds at a local track meet.
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Baseball Schedule Briefs From Federal League Era Contests
The listing shows American Association games Tol. versus Louis. Mil. versus Milne. KC versus P with no other games scheduled. American League games Chi. at Det. St. L. at Cleve. Wash. at Phil. N.Y. at Bos. National League games Bos. at Brook. Phil. at N. Y. Cin. at Chi. Pitts. at St. L.
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Yesterday's Results League Baseball Scores and Standings
Summary of multiple games with team lineups and pitchers from yesterday’s results. Notable results include Milwaukee beating Chicago 9 to 8, Philadelphia defeating Brooklyn 8 to 6, and Boston tying with New York 8 to 8.
Women’s Singles Title At Stake In City Tennis Finals
The city tennis tourney finals were postponed to this afternoon at 4 30 on Hawthorn courts. Contenders for the women’s singles title are Anna Ruth Haworth and Mrs I Watt Pugh. Previous results include Julius Sagalowsky winning the junior title and Anna Haworth defeating Margaret Wolfred for the girls’ title.
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Pennsy Team To Play Next At Columbus Ind
The local Pennsy baseball team will play the Louisville team of the Pennsylvania League at Columbus Indiana on Wednesday. The Indianapolis team leads the league with four wins and no defeats, while Louisville sits at the bottom. Many local fans will travel to Columbus. On July 10, league clubs will play twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays to finish the schedule by July 27, followed by regional elimination series in August and September.
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Public Links Tourney Kicks Off in Washington with Intercity Match
The international public links golf tournament began in Washington with an introductory match between teams from 17 cities for the Warren G. Harving trophy. Players were scheduled to tee off at 1 p m this afternoon.
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Benefit Fisticuffs For Eagles Drill Team
Thirty rounds of boxing mark the Eagles Hall show to aid the drill team. Local fighters compete across bantamweight to middleweight with a six round bout between Paul Shubert and Gene Risk tipped as a thriller. bouts include Jack Gardner vs Al Dager four rounds 155 pounds and others.
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Babe Ruth Denies Illness Rumors About Exhibition
June 25 report says Babe Ruth denied illness and accident rumors. He was to play in an exhibition at New Haven Sunday but failed to appear, costing the management $1,000. He was rumored in a hospital but admitted it was the Sand Man delaying him.
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White Named Coach at Washington University
Don White former Purdue basketball star signs to coach at Washington University St. Louis He will be head coach in basketball assistant baseball coach and oversee the freshman football squad in Lebanon Ind June 25.
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Grimes Leaves Hospital After Spine Injury
Chicago June 25 Ray Grimes Cubs first baseman underwent surgery for internal injuries from a wrenched spine and will miss more than six weeks of play.
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Indians Rally to Take Doubleheader Opener 7 6
Indians beat the Senators 7 to 6 in a ninth inning rally for the first game of a Sunday doubleheader. Tribe fans celebrated after another late comeback 6 to 5 win the previous day to extend a nine-game streak. Hendricksmen earned a 2 0 victory in six innings as rain halted play.
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Clyde Seib Granted Release by Indians Owner
Owner Smith of the Indians released pitcher Clyde Seib the Decatur Illinois native who starred last season and was seen as a future big leaguer. He damaged his throwing arm over winter and likely will miss baseball until next year. Smith announced free admission for women and children at Washington Park games Tuesday and Friday this week.
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Burwell Delivers Heroic Weekend For Hoosiers In Doubleheader
Bill Burwell starred twice as the Hoosiers split a weekend set. He pinch hit in the ninth to spark a game winning rally and started the late rally on Sunday with a hit that fueled Krueger and the winning run. Northrop struggled after a disputed ball call as Krueger hit a decisive double. The Indians won one game behind Carmen Hill, while Washington Park hosted showers. Walter Rehg and Janvrin sat out parts of the games due to cramps and illness.
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Evans Dominates Amateur Golf Meet At Riverside Course
Chick Evans led the invitational with a 282 total over 72 holes at Riverside, after rounds of 72 and 69 on Saturday at Coffin course and 71 and 70 on Sunday amid rain. Evans displayed extraordinary precision and top form, establishing a clear class ahead of rivals.
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Riverside Golf Round Sets High Bar in Weekend Meet
Bill Reed finished second with 310 as Johnny Simpson and Bill Vanlandingham tied for third at 317. Jack Tuite was fourth at 321 and Paul Shaffer fifth with 322 while Ted Sweetser ended sixth at 324 as rain shortened the field.
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Big League Liners Tie Up Cincinnati Backed By Cubs Win
Alexander held Cincinnati to three hits on Sunday and helped the Cubs win, stopping Luque's seven game streak. Washington crushed Philadelphia with a 14 hit attack and two homers, while the Giants swept Boston for New York's sixth straight win. Brooklyn moved up to fifth after a big first inning and fourth, Pittsburgh fell to St Louis, and Cleveland beat St Louis after taking the lead with a fourth inning error and decisive hits. Detroit bullpen faded in the ninth as Chicago seized six runs.
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Major Homers Yesterday in MLB Box Scores
Tierney of the Phillies hit one homer in a 4 loss while Fournier of Brooklyn starred with a homer and Peckinpaugh of Washington added a run. Bancroft of the Giants and Ford of the Braves also contributed a homer and single run respectively in the day’s line score.
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