Tennis Pioneer Vinnie Richards Reflects On Career And Davis Cup Plans
In a Seventy first regiment armory interview Vinnie Richards discusses his transition from amateur champion to professional, his motivations for turning pro and his view of a new Davis Cup team led by Lott Doer Allgon Van Ryn and Bell. He notes Tilden and Hunter are past their prime and emphasizes rebuilding with younger players for future American success.
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Jones to Change Method of Play
Bobby Jones plans a new psychology to beat the eighteen hole match jinx. Grantland Rice said Jones will start by taking it easy in the opening holes of short matches and playing for par before gauging his opponent.
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British win first singles in women’s team match
The first singles in the Britain versus United States women’s team contest at Sunningdale saw Miss Molly Gourlay defeat Miss Glenna Collett. Enid Wilson and Maureen Orcutt won their matches, keeping the tie even after four results and a halved fifth.
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New Britain
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Sunday Loop Nines Open Openers Set for May 4
The Municipal League opens Sunday afternoon May 4 with eight teams in fast league play at city park diamonds. Teams include Riverside A A and Riverside Olympics at Riverside No 1 Garfield No 3 St Patricks at Garfield No 3 Irvington Builders at Brookside No 1 Indianapolis Cubs vs Sexton Bros Coal at Rhodius No 1.
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Speedway Entry List Brims With Cars and Notables
A crowded entry list shows drivers and teams including Bill White Leslie Allen Alfieri Maserati Juan Guadino Coleman Motors Alden Sampson II Peter De Paolo Harry Harta Zeke Meyer Allen Guiberson Louis Schneider James Talbot Jr Julius Slade William Alberti Empire State Mc James Booth Bessie Decker Milton Jones Russell Snowberg Du Pont Motors Fred Fansin Morton & Brett William R. Rich George Henry Harry Butcher Ira Vail David Evans M A Yagle W H Gardner and others with cars such as Maserati Duesenberg and Decker Special. The roster includes notable names like Lou Moore Ernie Triplett Chester Gardner Wilbur Shaw and more.
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Coleman Motors
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Louis Schneider
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William Alberti
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Bessie Decker
Milton Jones
Russell Snowberg
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Fred Fansin Morton & Brett
William R. Rich George Henry
Harry Butcher
Ira Vail
David Evans
M. A. Yagle
W. H. Gardner
William Cantlon
Leslie Allen Baconi
Borzacchini
Juan Gaudino
Phil Shafer
Lou Moore
Louis Meyer
Harry Hartz
Zeke Meyer
Ernie Triplett
Anthony Gulotta
Melvin Kenealy
J. C. Slade
Wilbur Shaw
Chester Gardner
Rick Decker
Russell Snowberger
Charles Moran Jr
Fred Fansin
James Klemos
J. C. MacDonald
Cy Marshall
Claud Burton
Frank Farmer
32 Speed Creations Entered for International Indy Race
The Indianapolis speedway hosts a 500 mile race on May 30 with 32 entries by noon and an expected field of about 45. Notable names include Louis Meyer Peter De Paolo and Harry Hartz along with two foreign entrants a Maserati from Italy and Juan Gaudino driving a Chrysler supported by Du Pont Motors.
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Cy Marshall
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Speed) Gardner
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Hoosier Home Run Champion Visits City for Performance
The Phillies and Indians played an exhibition at Washington Park featuring Chuck Klein amid a buildup of major league star power. Van Alstyne limited the Indians to eight hits as Burwell drove in a run, while rain and mud disrupted play. Oral Hildebrand was slated to face Philadelphia, and Bill Burwell dominated the Millers 2 to 0 in the finale as Cleveland’s stand opened with three home series at home. In twelve games, Cleveland's first stand went six wins five losses one tie as the road trip to May 20 spans five cities.
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Washington Park Chatter by Eddie Ash
The eighth inning featured Cotter s singles with one out as the Millers sent Hooks to bat for Gonzales. The rookie Hooks, a left handed swinger, was hoped to connect for a long drive but the ball stayed outside and Hoffman caught a deep fly. Sicking improved errors with a sharper throw and helped complete a double play along with two other assists.
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Opening Major League Intersections Inaugurated Across Cities
Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Braves begin opening intersectional play in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Sectional results show two of eight leaders win as teams mix east and west leagues until May 16. Key games feature Malone and Hodapp injuries, Pipgras shutout win, and Sewe ll’s 1,102nd game streak.
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Local boxing card previews regional matchups and weights
The outline lists five round preliminaries with Honey Boy Brown of Louisville facing Johnny Fagg of Terre Haute at 140 pounds. Five rounds feature Jimmy Burgess of Indianapolis versus Soldier Goolsby of Fort Harrison at 155 pounds. Four rounds pair Chick Hall of Indianapolis against Young Crady of Indianapolis at 122 pounds. Ankle ES Pee Lenten of Indianapolis meets Skipper Bugsby of Indian- First bout starts.
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Aurora Inaugural Draws Race Enthusiasts at Track
In Aurora Illinois on May 1 race fans packed the track for the opening of the Aurora Inaugural. Officials predicted about 15 000 spectators would attend the event as the feature of today’s program.
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Indiana Central to Meet De Pauw in Return Tilt
In Greencastle Indiana Central's Wildman will likely start as De Pauw visits after a 5 to 4 Greyhounds win two weeks ago. The Tigers struggled with support in that game and seek revenge Friday.
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Yap and Weaver Fight Ends In Draw On East Side Card
Willie Yap and Emil Weaver battled six rounds to a draw in the main bout on the East Side A. C. card Wednesday. Jackie Coogan and Sonny Mitchell drew in six rounds, Kid Woody outpointed Pete Handy, Carl Mitchell beat Tom Brown and Gene Frosch defeated Mark Mitchell in other bouts.
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Former boxer Frankie Burns held in Buffalo jail
William F. Irwin 39 known as Frankie Burns, veteran of about 300 prize fights, is jailed in Buffalo awaiting Kansas City instructions. His wife Gloreine Irwin 26 says he is wanted in Missouri for bank robbery and an automobile swindle.
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Semi Pro and Amateur Baseball Notes From Mooresville Area
Mooresville A C seeks Sunday game with a diamond owning team. Ramsey A C to play Hoosier ABC Sunday at Douglass Park No 1. Garfield Radios start at Riverside No 4 with Dersch and Jefferies as battery. St Patricks H N S open Municipal League season Sunday at Garfield No 3. Saints add four players. meeting Friday at club rooms 8 p m. All players must attend. Catholic League opener next Sunday AAA vs Lauras at Spade Park 2 30. Ed Bencek seeks Catholic pitcher tryout at 711 Concord street. Baltimore & Ohio nine practices Sunday afternoon at Rhodius No 1 at 4. Assumption AC practices three hours Sunday. open at Rhodius Park 3 p m versus St Catherine’s. Irvington Orioles vs Red Wings at Garfield Park with Thompson on mound. Ossie Kelso seeking games 1918 Union street. Builders open season at Brookside Park against Brookside AAs Sunday. practice Friday. Cullivan Montafor Bramahan noted.
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Indiana picks two athletes for Balfour trophies
Bug Times Special reports J. W. Unger of West Point Mississippi and Branch McCracken of Monrovia named outstanding in their sports at Indiana University and will have their names engraved on the Balfour trophies.
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Excursion to Cincinnati Three City Tickets Offered
Excursion from Indianapolis to Cincinnati leaves 7 30 a m with return options 6 30 p m or 10 45 p m Eastern Time on the same date. Tickets valid in coaches only and half fare for children. Details at City Office Monument Circle Riley aa72 Union Station Deone Wiley 3856.
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Rosenbloom Beats Johnson in MSG Return Match
Maxie Rosenbloom, a leading light-heavyweight contender, defeated Larry Johnson by ten-round decision at Madison Square Garden. Olin edged Roy Wallace on a disputed foul in the eighth, drawing the crowd’s biggest cheer, while Indrisano and Fitzgerald also prevailed in the undercard. Attendance reached 14,325.
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Burwell Shines as Veteran Pitcher Delivers Despite Losses
Bill Burwell shows steady form with a 1–2 record in three starts. He allowed only 23 hits in 33 innings as Saint Paul’s Blues beat him 2–1 while the Saints tied the game in the 15th. He shut out Minneapolis on Wednesday, allowing five hits. Burwell also contributed a homer and a second RBI for the Tribes in Kansas City.
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Mandell Defeats Jerrell in Ten-Round Lightweight Bout
Sammy Mandell defending lightweight title outboxed Peewee Jerrell of Mishawaka Ind in a ten round bout in Grand Rapids Michigan. Referee decision drew crowd protest after the match held Wednesday night.
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Two Eastern Colts May Miss Derby
Flying Heels and Sarazen II may not race in the Kentucky Derby reports show. Dedicate is injured and out. Belmont Park prep Withers likely for Flying Heels. Sarazen II may target shorter events. Buckeye Poet and Breezing Thru clocked 1 8 at Bradley track. Gallant Knight and Adley Farm colt also ran Derby distance in strong times.
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