American in Meet May Win British Amateur Golf Title
Douglas Grant of the United States advanced in the British amateur championship by defeating John S. F. Morrison two and one. T. A. Torrance beat J. B. Bedecard four and two. After early eliminations, Cyril Tolley was the lone surviving member of England’s Big Three as Grant and Robert Harris emerged as favorites with Argentine champion R A Cruickshank as a dark horse.
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Golf stag dinner set for Thursday in Indianapolis district
Reservations open for the first stag dinner of the Indianapolis District Golf Association on Thursday at 6 30 p m at the I A C roof garden. Gilbert Clippinger chairs the reservations at Fletcher American Bank. The $1 plate dinner honors presidents of the Cleveland and Dayton district golf associations and features driving exhibitions by local professionals and Jock Rogers.
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Covington Named Playing Manager for Brookhaven
Tex Covington former first base man for Indianapolis and Louisville becomes playing manager of Brookhaven in the Cotton States League. He recently played with Little Rock and did not hit in the Southern Association.
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Bushmen Baseball On The Road As Columbus Series Delayed
Bushmen have not played at Washington Park since April 27 and will miss Monday’s game in Columbus. The Indians prepare to open a four game set with Louisville in Indianapolis after a split, while St Paul and Milwaukee win. standings show Indianapolis runner up with a .500 mix among Minneapolis Milwaukee Louisville.
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Wilbert Robinson Named President of Brooklyn Nationals
Wilbert Robinson, forty years in baseball, is elected president of the Brooklyn Nationals and will continue as field boss of the Robins for the 1925 season. He is the only president-manager in the majors, succeeding the late Charles H. Ebbets and Edward J. McKeever after eleven years as Brooklyn manager.
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Ruth Leaves Hospital After Illness in 1925 Season
The Sultan of Swat Babe Ruth was discharged from St Vincent's Hospital in New York on Monday night after illness before the 1925 season. Dr King said Ruth is recovering and is about twenty pounds underweight. He has been engaging in light batting practice for several days.
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Hoppe and Cannefax Split Three-Cushions Match in Chicago
In Chicago on Monday Willie Hoppe and Bob Cannefax won one game each in their three cushions billiards series. Cannefax captured the afternoon round 50 to 21 while Hoppe won the evening session 56 to 50. Cannefax led the day 100 to 77.
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Pirates' Arnhart extends hitting streak with double and single
Features of Monday Arnhart, Pirates outfielder, hit safely in his twenty fifth consecutive game with a double and a single to help beat the Cubs 5 to 3. No other National League games played due to cold weather and rain. St Louis delayed by a train wreck and did not reach Cincinnati in time for their game.
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Windmill Fragile Fights Burns in Speedway Eye Card
Detroit boxer Tommy Burns faces Pittsburgh Windmill Harry in a feature bout at Tomlinson Hall Friday night. The card also highlights Harry Greb versus Burns in a 36 round Speedway Eye main event from Columbia A. C. and is billed as a top boxing showcase.
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Nut Cracker and Sports Quips Across The Era
A collage notes pop culture lines and sports quips. Mentions Dempsey Carpentier and Archdeacon White Sox amid playful asides on fame religion and baseball leadership. Molly Mallory postpones revenge on Helen Wills to two months.
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Langford Added to Greb Burns Under Card
Louisville featherweight Tate Langford scored a third round knockout of Carl Schmadel in his debut and joins the Columbia A C Friday card at Tomlinson Hall. The lineup now includes Greb versus Burns in the main ten round bout and Jimmy Finley facing Joe Delaney of Dayton in an eight round semi windup.
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Mayor Johnson Reaches Oil Boom After Three Wells
In Shelby Montana Jim Johnson the mayor who backed the Tommy Gibbons Jack Dempsey fight and lost fortunes now nears recovery as a third oil well on his land starts producing. It is estimated the flow will reach at least 1000 barrels per day, following two months of production from the first two wells.
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Nurmi Second Choice In New York Race Tonight
Paavo Nurmi returns to the United States for a farewell appearance at Yankee Stadium to race against Allen Helffrich for the half mile and challenge Ted Meredith’s nine year old record. Officials doubt he can hit 1 50, but expect a hard fought race as Nurmi is tired from travel and recent races.
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Baseball Standings in American Association Highlight Teams
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Baby Gar IV Beats Train In Hudson River Race
On May 26 the speed boat Baby Gar IV owned by Gar Wood of Detroit defeated the Twentieth Century Limited from Albany to New York in 2 hours 45 minutes. Teaser had set the previous record at 2 hours 40 minutes, and Baby Gar V abandoned the race after motor trouble near Poughkeepsie as three airplanes tracked progress by radio.
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Archibald to Ride Butcher's Horse in Derby Frazzle
London May 26 with 100000 expected at Epsom Downs for the 142nd English Derby. Archibald the American jockey will ride Priory Park owned by Sussex butcher Charlie Howard while Steve Donoghue may ride Manna. Favorites include Cross Bow and Conquistador with numerous others listed in the betting.
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Shortridge Tennis Team Heads to Ann Arbor Tourney
The Shortridge squad Retmier Christena Frafford and Elrod leaves tonight for Ann Arbor Michigan to compete in the interscholastic meet at Michigan University Thursday Friday and Saturday Practice is Wednesday Only one entry can play doubles and two in singles Coach Kuebler has yet to decide lineups Cathedral’s Quinn won the only Cathedral win beating Retmier in a three setter Monday Shortridge had fourteenth victory over Cathedral five matches to one.
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Fort Fight Card Delivers Local Matchups
Boxing card features Jackie Purvis of Kokomo facing Joe Pettley of Cincinnati in a four round 126 lb bout. Also Tommy O’Far as Indianaapolis at 148, Ted White from Toledo at 135, Joe Packo from Toledo at 126, and other lightweight clashes with referee George Grammell set for 8:30 p m.
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Ready for Mat Bouts at Broadway Theater
All grapplers on the all-star card travel to Indianapolis or train completeness. Jack Reynolds plans a final hard Chicago session before facing Matty Matsuda. Matsuda comes from El Paso Texas en route to the event. Leslie Fishbaugh and Irish Horan ready for the opening match. Maddock cannot train fully for the semi windup with Ray Carpenter due to bruises.
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Baseball Scores and Schedules From Regional Games
Today’s games include Indianapolis at Columbus, Milwaukee at St Paul, and Philadelphia at Washington. National League note includes Brooklyn at Philadelphia and St Louis at Cincinnati with a rain postponement. American League lists no games. A B C Series ends with American Giants versus Chicago at Washington Park as the rubber match, Giants winning 5 to 1 on Monday.
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Michigan Clinches Big Ten Tennis Title Over Northwestern
Michigan virtually clinched the Big Ten tennis championship by sweeping Northwestern in both doubles and singles. The Wolverines still have Wisconsin on the schedule but expect little trouble from the Badgers.
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Local youth baseball leagues plot schedules and notices
Independent Baseball Mt Jackson Cubs seek 15 16 year old class games after a forfeit win over Laurel 8 Forgs. Military Outlaws hold two Sunday permits. call Main 7997 ask for Mike. Cardinals manager urged to call. Various clubs list upcoming games practices and meetings at Brookside Traders Point Beech Grove Camby Rhodius Park and more with dates and contact names such as William Pake Babe and Art. Memorial Day plans include Hoffman Colling and the Gang Island club.
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Great field in east who’s who of golfdom in qualifiers
Seven former national title holders enter the Eastern district qualifying rounds of the National Open at Dido Country Club this Wednesday and Thursday. The massive field features Gene Sarazen Long Jim Barnes Walter Hagen Bobby Jones amateur champion Francis Ouimet and Freddie McLeod and Alec Smith, with roots dating back to the early 1900s.
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Hughes Tops Shooters at National Trap Meet
Frank Hughes of Mobridge South Dakota won the main event in the opening round of the National Trap Shooters meet in Chicago. He scored 196 of 200 in the 16 yard rise event. Mrs F R Etthen of Coffeyville Kansas won the women’s event.
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Sammy Hale Grounds in Strong Season Form for Mack
Sammy Hale of the Athletics finds his stride this season with solid hitting for Mack, delivering timely performances and contributing consistently to the team's offense. Hale's recent production marks a notable improvement in his at bats and impact.
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Hair Groom Keeps Hair Court Ready All Day
A novel grooming device titled Hair Groom keeps hair combed and glossy throughout the day. Inventor claims steady style with minimal effort, promising consistent appearance from morning to night.
Berlenbach Meets McTigue Boxing Showdown For Milk Fund
New York ringside fans await the light heavyweight title bout between Paul Berlenbach and Mike McTigue. Berlenbach edges McTigue on youth and punch power while McTigue defends a stronger defense. The milk fund carnival expects a gate near $200 000.
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Fights and Fighters: Mixed Results From Ring Action
In Ohio and Wisconsin events boxers faced decisive and disputed outcomes. Bantamweight contender Edie O Dowd dominated Harry Gordon over twelve rounds while Pinkey Mitchell fought a slow ten round bout in Janesville. Benny Garehe lost in Canton after a late stoppage and a referee save. George Cook also dropped a ten round decision.
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College Baseball Scores Roundup
Yale defeats Wisconsin 7 3. Michigan down Iowa 4 1. Wooster top Mt Union 0 1. Ohio State wins 12 2 over Ohio Wesleyan.
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