19-Year-Old Girl Breaks Channel Swim Record
Gertrude Ederle, 19, of New York, swam the English Channel in 14 hours 31 minutes becoming the first woman to complete the feat and setting a new record. She started from Cape Gris Nez at 7 09 AM and landed at Kingsdown near Deal at 9 40 PM amid cheering crowds.
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Dempsey to Apply for License for Sonney Fight
New York Aug 6 Jack Dempsey decided to appear before the state athletic commission next Tuesday to file a personal application for a license to fight Gene Sarazen in defense of his heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium on Sept 16. The champion will delay training at the Saratoga Springs camp until next Wednesday. Tex Rickard said Philadelphia interests have approached him to stage the title bout at the cesqui-centennial stadium, but he will not consider other sites unless plans in New York fail.
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Jack Dempsey
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Gene Sonney
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Saratoga Springs
Tex Rickard
Philadelphia
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British Columbia Wins Weewall Trophy in Western Canada
BC defeats Saskatchewan 167 for three to 161 to claim the Weewall Trophy and the Western Canada championship. Alberta loses fourth straight, Manitoba downed 132 for seven to 130. Alberta and Saskatchewan tied for last with one win four losses. Manitoba holds three victories two defeats.
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Farrell Leads After Second Round In Montreal Championship
Johnny Farrell of Quaker Ridge N C shot 71 to stand on 140 at the Royal Montreal Golf Club Dixie on Aug 6 with Gene Sarazen close behind after an opening 69. Sarazen topped yesterday’s first round, sharing the lead with Farrell at 140 after 36 holes.
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Quaker Ridge
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Royal Montreal Golf Club
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Gene Sarazen
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Stavely team to visit Fernie in three game series
Diamond Dust notes Stavely’s plan to chase the Brewery Cuivert at Fernie with a three game stretch next week Wednesday and Thursday. Washington Americans buy pitcher Van Alstyne from Bridgeport for end of season delivery. George Murray, Mobile’s star, joins Washington for $8000. Cee Pees beat Clay Products 13 to 1 in Royal Household Cup action.
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George Murray
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Cee Pees
National League Baseball Scores and Box Details
The Cincinnati and New York games show Cincinnati 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 runs 13 hits 1 error with Rixey May Picinich. New York 7 1 3 2 0 2 runs 11 hits 2 errors with Reinhart O Parrell McWeeney Erhardt Barner O Neill. Other results Pittsburgh 5 10 4 with Posten Yde Aldridge Gooch Wich Mogridge Benton Leimer. Chicago 3 8 0 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 Philadelphia 4 0 0 4 0 3 Blake Milstead Partnett Mitchell Wilson.
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Gene- Wich
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Shocker Voyt and Severeid Spark Shaky Cleveland Victory
Shocker Voyt and Severeid lead a wavering Cleveland win as Levsen Karr and Sewell provide support. Washington and Detroit battled in a low scoring day while Boston and Chicago struggled at the plate.
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Woodall
Jassler
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Enclosed Sports Scores From Multiple Leagues
In the Wenor Leagues International League results show Rochester 4 over Jersey City and Syracuse 1, Newark 6, Buffalo 6 over Reading 3, Toronto 7 over Baltimore 6. American Association games include Indianapolis 12 over Columbus 4, Louisville 4 over Toledo 6, Kansas City 1 over Milwaukee 3, St. Paul 9 over Minneapolis. Pacific Coast League results Los Angeles 5-8, Seattle 6-0, Oakland 3 over San Francisco, Portland 9 over Sacramento 1, Hollywood 2.
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Calgary Draw With Connaught Cup Finalists In Exhibition
In a game described as an exhibition of scientific football Cumberland and Connaught Cup finalists wheloe Callies played to a draw.
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Callies
Canada’s Olympic participation boosts nation’s world standing
J H Crocker of the YMCA speaks at the Canadian Club in Toronto about how Olympic involvement has enlarged Canada’s role among nations and fostered brotherly ties. He traces the games from ancient origins to 1924, notes Canada’s strong results, and discusses hosting ambitions for future Games.
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J. H. Crocker
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Bill Shering
Hamilton
Crocker
Bebby Kerr
George Goulding
Hodgson
Flying Finn Nurmi wins at Riga in record fashion
Paavo Nurmi arrived by airplane from Helsingfors to join the Estonian national sport festival in Reval. He won the 3,000 meter race in 8 36 6 10 while Estonian Ursonavas finished second in 9 18 7 10 and set a new national mark.
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Latvia
Paavo Nurmi
Reval
Leingfors
Nayor
Nurmi
Ursonavas
Lenglen to play Widermann in St Moritz match
London reports Suzanne Lenglen will play a minus match at St Moritz on August 25 against Praulien Widermann. The Geneva Daily Mail correspondent notes this could be the first official postwar meeting between French and German players.
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London
Suzanne Lenglen
Geneva
Daily Mail
St. Moritz
Switzerland
Praulien Widermann
Yrenen
Gierman
Channel Conquered Six Times By Noted Swims
New York August 7. Miss Gertrude Ederles record breaking English Channel swim marks the sixth crossing of this turbulent body of water in about fifty years. Previous male pacing feats include Webb Burgess Sullivan Tiraboschi and Toth with varied routes and times ranging from 16 to 22 hours and distances around 23 to 29 miles.
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Gertrude Ederle
English Channel
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Masbourne
Mngland
Dover Sands
Ing
Sangette Peach
France
Secon
Thoms W. Burgess
London
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Lowell
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Dover Lanes
England
Charles Toth
Bostean
Gertrude Ederle Woman Courageous Swimmer
Gertrude Ederle’s mother Praises her daughter as a wonderful kid after Gertrude completes a historic swim. Mrs. Ederle expresses pride and notes her daughter remained strong, defiant of doubt about a possible earlier attempt. The report mentions a tentative Coldstream Guards Band program on page six.
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Coldstream Guards
Vienna Soccer Team to Tour United States
Sparta, a star soccer team from Vienna, will arrive August 31 for a series of games with U S teams. The trip, arranged by Czechoslovanians abroad, aims to show the athletic rise of their countrymen. The first match is set for Labor Day at Ebbetts Field.
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Vienna
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Green open for play with GPR S C E clash
Bowling green ready for action this afternoon as GPR faces S C E in a practice game. Official opening slated for next Saturday features CVA versus G W YA in a regional contest.
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