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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1926

Page

12

Bobby Jones Sr Reflects On British Open Triumph

Robert Jones Sr of Atlanta travels to Indianapolis to attend Adair Realty and Trust Co. matters as his son Bobby Jones has just won the British Open. The elder Jones praises his son's temperament, recalls matches at the Atlanta Athletic Club, and notes Watts Gunn's rise in England while highlighting Bobby Jones's personal charm and amateur status.

Jones Robert Atlanta Bobby Jones Indianapolis Adair Realty and Trust Co State Securities Commission Jones Sr Robert Jones Sr von Elm Bobby George von Elm Hagen Atlanta A. C Atlanta’ Athletic Club Uered Watts Gunn Gunn England British Isles All America Seby Jones Robert T. Blessne Walter Hagen South St. Anne’s David Herron Atlantan Gene A Bobby Rowne

Tendler Stops Russell In Sixth In Atlantic City Bout

Lew Tendler of Philadelphia stops Georgie Russell of Wilkes Barre in the sixth round at Atlantic City following a sequence of blows that put his opponent down for a counted KO.

Tendler Atlantic City Georgie Russell Wilkesbarre Lew Tendler

Indiana open golf title goes to Leonard Schmutte

Leonard Schmutte of St Wayne captured the Indiana open golf championship at Culver with a four round score of 291 after carding 72 and 71 on the final day. Ervin Nelson tied for second with 293, while F McDermott Crawfordsville and H Feibig Logansport also posted 293. amateur Tad Brown finished third among amateurs with 295 while only 21 strokes separates him from the overall field.

Bu United Press Culver Ind Indiana Leonard Schmutte St. Wayne Schmutte Ervin Nelson F. McDermott Crawfordsville H. Feibig Logansport Tad Brown South Bend Ft. Wayne Nelson Murad C. Nelson J. Noonan Crown LaPorte Nisher Ta Porte Byrd Muncie Shannon Muncié Wilson Plymouth He “Wise Houston Our D. Gant Ndianapolis Onan Bedford Bedford 48 33 Led—ass Sf. Geodric Neindpis S L. Nelson Indiananoria Craw- Holmauist Gulser Fe Chads Sparks Indiananolis A Bend Ahideler Inapie Attica W. Harrison

Yale Again Wins Harvard Yale Regatta Shatters Record

In New London the Crimson shells retained the title with a sixth straight victory at the Harvard Yale regatta. Yale finished in 20:14.5 breaking the four mile Thames course record by 1.5 seconds while Harvard clocked 20:23.3. The Blueshell led from start to finish as Cambridge and New Haven crews battled a close finish.

Bu_ Times New London Conn Ola Efi Cambridge New Haven

Legion to stage junior world baseball series in August

The American Legion plans a junior baseball world series during its convention in Philadelphia in August with elimination series in every state. Thirteen to seventeen year old teams may enter, with Indianapolis committee handling games. Entries close July 10, and play begins the following week at multiple venues.

American Legion Jesse McClure O Recreation A. MacCrea National Baseball Federation A. E. Carr Indianapolis Amateur Baseball Association Carl Jahan i-Roe Sporting Goods’ Company Lincoln Hotel Callahan

Kansas Missouri grid series renewed for two years

Kansas and Missouri Universities will extend their annual football clash for the next two seasons. The decision was made at a meeting of athletic directors and alumni in Kansas City Missouri on Friday night.

Kansas Ansas City Panae Missouri

Western Meet at Woodstock Sees Top Tennis Talent

The Western championship at Woodstock advances to semifinals with top contenders George Lott and B I C Norton facing off while Alfred H Chapin meets John Hennessey. Women’s doubles favorites Mrs Olga Weil and Miss Clara Zinke upset seeds to reach the final stages alongside strong mixed doubles and singles action.

Woodstock Courts George Lott Chicago B. I. C. Norton San Antonio Tex Alfred H. Chapin Springfield Mass John Hennessey Indianapolis Hennessey-Chapin Lott-Willliams Olga Weil Clara Zinke Cincinnati Helen Cansfield Marion Pearson Detroit Chapin Miss Leighton Mrs. Weil Miss Zinke Weil Cansfield Miss Pearson Miss Haworth Pugh J. Norton Paul Kunkel Mrs. Well Chapins Lott Zinke Meg's Cargo 5 Cee Rom Matha Bak Mairi Mise

Seven Yankees Rally in British Open Finish Early

United Press reports from England June 26 show seven Americans among the first ten in the 72 hole British open golf championship. Names include Robert Loveeeevee, Bill Menhorn, Emmet French, Jonge, Jurado and Amateu.

United Present Anne’s England Robert T.oveevee Het Jonge Apreioen Bill Menhorn Emmet Jurado Amateu

Yankee Slugger Meusel Injured Sliding

Bob Meusel of the New York Yankees broke a bone in his left foot during a slide in the second game of a Friday double header with Boston. He will be out for a month or more, sidelined as the American League leaders cope with the loss.

Miller Huggins New York Yankees Bob Meusel Boston Meusel

Young golf prodigy wins New Jersey women's title

Mau rine Orcutt, a 19 year old NYU student, captured her second golf championship in a week at Nutley New Jersey. She won the New Jersey women's title after 64 holes with a medal score of 244, now holding the Metropolitan title as well.

EU United Press Nutley N. J Maurine Orcutt New York University New Jersey

Japan wins in opening Davis Cup singles

Japan captures both singles matches against the Philippines in San Francisco. Sakio Tawara defeated Guillermo Aragon 8-6 6-1 8-6 in the first. Francisco Aragon lost to an unnamed Filipino opponent 0 6-4 6-3 in the second.

United Press San Francisco Cal Japan Philippines Sakio Tawara Guillermo Aragon Francisco Aragon

Doubles Title Match Sets Up Thriller At Woodstock

Western tennis tourney at Woodstock courts schedules 3 30 pm doubles final Williams and Lott to face Hennessey and Chapin. Hennessey Chapin vie in singles semis with Hennessey to play Chapin before the doubles. Williams bows to Norton in singles, Lott meets Norton earlier with chance to avenge de feat.

Hennessey and Chapin Kunkel Brothers Cincinnati B. I. C. Norton Jack McKay Bell J. Norton McKay Williams Lott Woodstock Courts Hennessey Chapin Norton Norton McKay

Ace Victor dP Py Brooklyns Wildcat Knocks Out Goldstein

Hudkins known as the wildcat from the West earned his sobriquet by stopping Ruby Goldstein in the fourth round of a six round bout at Coney Island Stadium. Goldstein led early pinning Hudkins to the floor, but the Ace roared back and finished the East Side fighter with two knockdowns before the final count.

Dppy Brooklyn N.Y Hudkins The Wildcat West Coney Island Stadium Ruby Goldstein East Side Goldstein

Wenzel Brothers Endure Golf Hard Luck in Invitational Open

In a junior invitational at Pleasant Run, Bob Wenzel loses a match after removing a stick spotted by Merriam, a referee awards the hole to Merriam, and Richard Wenzel forfeits a hole for a ball drop rule violation. Ewing advances to the final and Wenzel vows a rematch next year, earning the nomination as hard luck players.

Indianapolis Times Jack Merriam Technical High School Bob Wenzel Pleasant Run Bob Merriam Wenzel Richard Neville Ewing Ewing Dick Wenzel Wenzel Boys

St Louis Stars set for five game series with A B C at Washington Park

The St Louis Stars of the Negro National League western division will open a five game series with the A B C club at Washington Park this afternoon. A Sunday double header starts at 2 o clock. Notables Wells Bell and Bobo headline St Louis with Dismukes and Hensley as leading pitchers. Manager De Moss sends the Stars to battle a stiff opposition and strong support from A B C fans.

St. Louis Stars A. B. Cs Washington Park St. Louis Wells Bell Bobo Dizzy Dismukes Hensley de Moss U.s

Miss Ryan Resting Ill After Wimbledon Illness

Miss Elizab eth Ryan, United States, withdraws from Wimbledon third round due to a fever of 102, forcing her to rest and skip center court singles. She had advanced to the final eight in doubles with Mary K Browne of California while favorites dominated the singles slate.

United Prena London Elizasbeth Ryan America Wimbledon Major Larcombe All-England Club Kitty McKane Godfree Mary K. Browne California Miss Ryan Rita de Spain Molla Lory Ie Rou Itosla Enisin Ues BruEin France Tony Lyvett Haley Owen Prnse G. Mayes

Saints explode for eleven in eighth as A A standings shift

Milwaukee sits two games back in the American Association race after the Saints rattle eleven runs in the eighth inning to fatten their lead over the cellar Senators. The Indians, tied for second, chase a West Coast trip with five games in Toledo beginning today as Ernie Mann eyes a start.

Colonels Indians Champs Milwaukee Brewers Louisville Ernie Mann Toledo Indianapolis Philly Nationals

Baseball Calendar Highlights From Mixed League Schedule

Domestic play spans AMERICAN ASSOCIATION and LEAGUE matchups with multiple cities listed. Notable entries include Indianapolis Toledo Cleveland Detroit Chicago St Louis Pittsburgh and New York games with outcomes and rain delays noted. only scheduled games appear.

Indian Batting Averages Record With Cubs and Columbus

Indian batter’s season averages show his work with the Chicago Cubs and later assignments with Columbus. The record highlights per game hits, runs, and batting efficiency across both teams.

Chicago Cubs Columbus

Western Tennis Late Today ALS Men’s Doubles Result Note

Ambiguous OCR text references Western Tennis late today events in Cincinnati Ohio with players Alfred E and John Nor t Austin in doubles and Marshall Pearson. The fragment mentions teams and matches but lacks clear outcomes or full names and dates.

Baseball action across leagues with key performances noted

In a mixed set of results, Boston pitchers dominated with a 12 to 2 win and Ruth hit his twenty fourth home run in game two while Laazzari notched his tenth in the opener. Cincinnati toppled Pirates 8 to 0 as seven runs came in early and Detroit led in the fencapped notes amid a chaotic recap.

Boston Doublediaga Ey Pisa Rothe Ruth Nito Hin Laazzeri Cincinnati Pirates Pittsburgh Eer Becy & Kate

Evander Childs H S Defeats Lane Tech In Classic

Frank Nikola pitched Evander Childs High School of New York to a 10 to 2 victory over Lane Tech of Chicago in the annual New York Chicago diamond classic. Eighteen thousand spectators watched the game.

Times Chicago Frank Nekola Evander Childs New York Lane Tech

Tribe Pitching Leads To Season Losses In Early Games

The record shows Tribe Pitching Games won and Games lost with partial scores listed. Players LA Hill Wisner Henry Niles Burwell Thompson Stanton are noted with varied points and a 26,222 score appears as a crowd count or game total. The text references four pitchers Weaver Reynolds Ray and Moim released after early-season losses.

Hill Steeeoengeseseee Speece Wisner Seecccessege Henry Niles Cccegeegseess Burwell Thompson Stanton Eneers Weaver Reynolds Ray Moim

Gorman Disqualified in First Round Bout With Sharkey

Bud Gorman of Nenesendhe was dis qualified in the opening round against Jack Sharkey the New England heavy star in Ost on Friday night. Gorman was accused of a low blow. He apologized and asked the referee to allow the fight to continue but the crowd made a disturbance and the affair was stopped with Sharkey awarded the decision.

Times Special Oston Bud Gorman Jack Sharkey New England Gorman Sharkey

Golf at Rockford leads field in invitation tournament

M. B. Manchester of Madison Wisconsin and Howard Waltz of Chicago led a 35 player field at the Rockford invitation tournament after Friday's play.

Buy United Arena Rockford, II M. B Manchester Madison Wis Howard Waltz Chicago Rockford

McDermott Victorious in Ten Round Bantam Bout

Swansville Indiana June 26 Brett Waggoner of Petersburg was opposed by Jimmy McDermott of Terre Haute in a ten round bantam fight that night. Waggoner was appointed by McDermott in the event.

Bu_Trotal Swansville Ind Brett Waggoner Petersburg Jimmy McDermott Terre Haute

Golfing Laurels Clinched by Bobby Jones and Jess Sweetser

Henry L. Farrell notes American dominance in golf after Bobby Jones wins the British Open and Jess Sweetser takes the British Amateur. George Veniz tied for third with Walter Hagen, while Von Elm represents a rising American generation. Jones aims for another major as he plans to stay for at least one more shot at the title.

Henry L. Farrell Ned Ret Bobby Jones Ation Jess Sweetser Golfrom Rena Lacoste Jean Borotta Henri United States Yankees Hich Profe Monet Jones Tiis James Braid George Venim Walter Hagen von Elm Bobby Sweeetser

Expects Hard Boy with Alte in Milwaukee bout

Joey Clein from Milwaukee aims to be full when he faces dianapolis at Fit rison arena tonight. Clein recently boxed Abe in Milwaukee and passed on Sanger for a Kid Kaplan crown bid. He faced ten rounds with Snell and Anderson and has tangled with Monroe Grogan Lamont and others, relying on power over pure finesse.

Joey Clein Milwauweight Dianapolis Fit Rison Tay Clein Abe Milwaukee Bke Joey Sanger Kid Kaplan Ee Snell Eddie Anderson Frankie Monroe Tony Grogan Billy Lamont Ray Iychr Herbie Kaefer Walter

Yale Harvard regatta crews elect captains in London

After the annual Yale Harvard regatta on the Thames the fariity crews chose Geoffrey Plant of New York to lead the Crimson and Frederick F Robinson to helm the Blue for next year.

London Conn Yale Harvard Thames Faraity Geoffrey Plant New York Crimson Frederick F. Robinson Blue

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