Galaxy of Tennis Stars on Hand for Title Singles Event
Indianapolis prepares for a September 23 and 24 tennis title singles event featuring Bill Tilden Bill Johnston and Howard Kinsey in Woodstock exhibitions. Officials anticipate additional stars including Borotta Lacoste Richards Anderson Alonso and local standout Johnny Hennessey. The lineup promises a high profile finale to the season.
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Galaxy OF Tennis Stars
Indianapolis
Bill Tilden
Bill Johnston
Howard Kinsey
Woodstock
Borotta
Lacoste
Richards
Anderson
Alonso
Johnny Hennessey
Final bell rings on summer boxing show era at Fort Harrison
The season finale at Fort Harrison arena marks the end of a long summer fight program. Frank Skinner timekeeper notes 550 rounds by 160 mil slingers entertained 42 500 fans across 19 shows. Lieutenant Porter announced 85 bouts, often misidentifying fighters, as fans chant let them fight while booing missed breaks.
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Frank Skinner
Porter
Gladiators
Mooresville
Martinsville
Skinner
O Ft. Harrison Arena
Race and betting notes from Latonia and Aurora meet
The column reports on Latonia and Aurora race results and betting events. It notes Pompey and Altawood winning bets while Gibbons was scratched, mentions other horses such as Covington Handicap entrants, and lists parlay plans and winnings. It also references baseball and football notes, prices, and a shift in the intercollegiate football guide price.
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Altawood
Gibbons
Barleycorn
San Utar
Latonia
Prt
Doreen
Princess Doresa
Dianella
Boon Companion
Aurora
Australian George Cook to meet Harry Wills in Newark
George Cook Australian heavyweight has signed to fight Harry Wills in Newark on September 29. The bout will be arranged by the National Sportsmen's Club which already holds Wills under contract to face a club selected opponent announced by Walk Miller Cook’s manager.
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United Prenes
New York
George Cook
Harry Wills
Newark
Walk Miller
National Sportsmen's Club
Wills
Majors Features Sunday Azzy Vance Stars for Brooklyn
Brooklyn’s star pitcher shut out the Phillies with one hit last week as the squad beat Philadelphia 10 to 1. The Phillies won the second game 7 to 3 after two errors by Timmy Johnston. Kamm’s ninth inning single produced the go ahead run in a 4 to 3 White Sox win over the Browns. Al Simmons homered for the A’s in a 6 6 tie with the Senators in eleven innings. The Cubs were stymied by Pete Donohue in a 10 2 loss. Tigers fell to the Indians in ten innings 8 to 6. Red Sox beat the Red Sox 2 to ?.
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Hawks
Brooklyn
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Vance
Philly Outfit
Quakertown
Johnston
Azzy Vance
Phillies
Timmy Johnston
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White Sox
Browns
Cubs
Pete Donohue
Morger Bee
Tigers
Cleveland Indians
World unofficial champion to be decided at Forest Hills
Sixty four top international net players gather at West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills for the national singles championships. Among entrants are stars from the United States France Spain Japan Australia and India with Gerald Patterson and Johnny Hennessey unable to stay for the entire event. Notable first round matches include Alonzo vs Shaw Johnston vs Orser Anderson vs Jones Tilden vs Fischer and Borotra vs Marsh.
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Forest Hills
United Fororest
Terson
Australia
Johnny Hennessey
Indianapolis
Manuel Alonzo
Spain
Arthur W. Shaw
Chicago
Johnston
Horace Orser
New York
James O. Anderson
Arnold W. Jones
Providence
Tilden
Carl Fischer
Philadelphia
Borotra
Clifford B. Marsh
Buffalo
Fall School for Rookie Giants Opens at Polo Grounds
A fall training camp for the New York Giants begins at the Polo Grounds with rookies and irregular regulars in an advanced baseball class. Walter Huntzinger Johnny Wisner Pip Koehler Earl Webb and others join the camp as the roster expands with additional players from various leagues. Call for tryouts and out-of-town games is noted with contact details.
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Polo Grounds
New York Giants
Walter Huntzinger
Johnny Wisner
Giant
Pip Koehler
Penn State University
Giants
Florida
Reading
Earl Webb
Koehler
Toledo
Gus Lindberg
Washington and Lee University
Art Crump
Rocky Mount
Ott
Austin
Baseball Standings and Schedule From Early American League Notes
American League standings show Wash at 87 48 and Detroit near 64 58 with key teams in pursuit. National League leaders Pittsb and Brooklyn share the top with 85 53 and 66 69 records respectively. Today’s schedule features Indianaapolis at Toledo and Kansas City at Minneapolis among others. game results from Saturday include Cleveland 3-2 over Detroit, St. Louis 10-6 over Chicago, and Philadelphia 13-3 over Washington.
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Becker Tosses No Hit No Run In Farewell Game
Rosy Becker star pitcher for the Acme A. A. pitched a no hit no run game against the Mapleton Maroons at Rhodius Park. One runner advanced to third, two walked, and 17 batters were fanned. Becker also collected two hits including a double, as the Acmes won 12 to 0. He departs for Indiana University and next Sunday faces the Y. P. C. S. at Rhodius Park.
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Acme A. A.s
Mapleton Maroons
Rhodius Park
Tom Grady
Becker
Indiana University
Acmes
Boxers Ad Stone and Ernie Owens Set for Main Bout in East Chicago
Buy United wire reports that Ad Stone of Philadelphia and Ernie Owens of California will headline tonight's boxing card in East Chicago Indiana.
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Press
Chicago
Ind
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Philadelphia
Ernie Owens
California
Bantam and featherweight boxing card in Indianapolis
Indianapolis hosts a boxing show featuring Merie Alfe versus Al Ziemer in a ten round bantamweight bout and Joe Dil om against Schmadel in eight rounds featherweights. Other fights include Reamer ert versus Tidianapole and Harris in lightweight action. Local arena set for two main events and a battle royal at 8:30 p.m.
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al Ziemer
Cleveland
Royal
Indianapolis
Reamerert
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Schmadel
Joe Dilom
Louie Tein
Harris
Helmy Tries 8% Miles Out For English Channel Swim
Egyptian swimmer Helmy, who left Cape Gris Nez at 6 a.m., was sighted by a steamer at 4 30 p.m. eight and a half miles from Dover cliffs. Police had questioned him over Prince Siefedden’s flight, but Helmy said he had no connection and was studying channel conditions. by 1 p.m. he had covered eighteen kilometers and swam easily.
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United Press
Dover
England
Helmy
Cape Gris Nez
United Preas Gris-Nez
France
I. Helmy
Siefedden
Fuad
Goose Goslin Fined and Suspended by Senator Manager
1924 hero Goose Goslin faces an indefinite suspension and a $100 fine from Washington managers after two fumbles in the game with the Athletics. Goslin argued with Manager Harris when pulled from the field. Moe Neeley substituted in.
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Goose" Goslin
Harris
Senators
Goslin
Athletics
MoeNeeley
Three-I League Ends Season with Peoria Lead
The Three-I League closed its season as Peoria finished in first place with Terre Haute second and Evansville third on Sunday.
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Peoria
Terre Haute
Evansville
Bu_Unite
Visitor wins weekly trap shoot at Indianapolis Gun Club
Horace Bonser of Cincinnati scored 99 of 100 in the singles as a visitor wins the weekly trap shoot. Remy claimed the handicap with a possible 25 while McIntire won the doubles with 19 of 12 pairs.
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Indianapolis
Horace Bonser
Cincinnati
Remy
McIntire
Portland High Player Injured in Camp Crosley Practice
Arthur Ford aged 16 of Portland is critically ill at his home following injuries from football practice with the Portland squad at Camp Crosley near North Webster Indiana.
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Ind
Arthur Ford
Portland
Camp Crosley
North Webster
Bushmen Hurt by Weather Delays in Ohio Trip
The Ownie Bush, affected by rain and wind, had their Columbus game canceled and a Toledo doubleheader postponed. St. Paul moved ahead in the A A standings by taking three wins, while outfielder Joel Wyatt was set to report. The Three II season ends as the Bushmen prepare for Louisville series with the Colonels.
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Ohio
Ownie Bush
Columbus
Senators
Swayne Field
St. Paul
Bushmen
A. A
Joel Wyatt
Terre Haute
Louisville
Colonels
Local Ferndales Pass Up Berth in League
The Indianapolis Ferndale Athletic Club grid team will not join the American Professional Football League after five club members decided following a Cincinnati meeting with other managers. Manager Afe Nelson cited crowd and weather risks as barriers to meeting league desires. Peru and Kokomo show interest but have not committed. Ferndales plan a meet tonight to start practice and schedule an away game on September 27.
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Indianapolis
Spartanburg
South Atlantic
Mike
Afe Nelson
Peru
Ind
Ferndales
Kokomo
Farndales
Independent Baseball Results and Weekend Schedule Update
Scattered notes show a weekend slate with several games and results. Teams like Tremont Ave and Belmont area clubs report wins or near saves as fans plan road trips and inquiries to local phones for schedules and ticket info.
Mat Bout Thursday Signs Fishhbaugh For Reynolds Challenge
Local promoters have signed Leslie Fishhbaugh of Newark Ohio for a finish bout with Jack Reynolds at the Broadway Theater next Thursday. Reynolds has defeated two opponents here this fall with ease, prompting fans to demand stronger opposition and promoters to expect sterner competition.
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Leslie Fishhbaugh
Newark
Ohio
Broadway Theater
Reynolds
Fishbaugh
Double Play Title to Brewers
Milwaukee A A tops two ply kills record with three double plays against St Paul as Mellilo stars. Brewers boost season mark to 183 in 152 games surpassing Washington Senators 182 in 154 games. The defense adds another in first game at St Paul raising to 184 in 153 games. Mellilo, sidelined briefly by injury, is praised for stellar fielding at second base and ground coverage.
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St. Paul
Washington Senators
Washington
Brewers
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Nap Lajoie
Kokomo and Elwood start season with 13 3 win
In Elwood Indiana on September 14 Kokomo and Elwood high schools opened their football season. Kokomo led 13 to 3 with Arduser kicking a 25 yard field goal. Elwood answered with two touchdowns by Blume and Clyde who kicked one extra point. Elwood center Richards suffered a broken wrist in the final quarter.
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Shelbyville Eagles Open Season Against Elwood Legion Club
Shelbyville Eagles football opens season next Sunday versus Elwood Legion Club with a Sept. 27 game against Ft Harrison. Clubs from Ferndale Richmond Rushville Connersville Cambridge City Gas City Marion and others are invited to contact Manager Frank M. Fisher Sr. at 223 N Noble St Shelbyville.
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Elwood American Legion Club
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Leary Delights Marquette Coach in First Scrimmage
Leary a sophomore full back pleased Coach Frank Murray in Marquette University's first scrimmage at Lake Beulah Wisconsin on September 14.
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Pirates, Senators Near Pennants as Schedule Tightens
Major league pennants loom as Pittsburgh nears NL title with eleven wins needed and Washington’s Senators within thirteen games of the AL flag. Pirates and Giants have sixteen games left. Senators nineteen, Athletics twenty. Browns, Tigers, and White Sox contend for third as week shows mixed results.
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United Press
New York
Pittsburgh
Washington
Pirates
Senators
Giants
Athletics
Mack
Major homer leaders from early season baseball leagues
Baseball summary lists players with leading home run counts: Hartnett of the Cubs 36, Meusel of the Yankees 28, Meusel of the Giants 20, Simmons of the A’s 2 and others including Williams of the Browns 25. Notes include team affiliations and top performers.
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