San Antonin Thrills Win Defeat by Jacques Beng non
In Southampton Aug 11 Berkney Bell the fiery Texas youth who erased critics this season played a sensational invitation tournament match. Bell led 6-5 in the first set against Jacques Bengnon of the French Daw Cun team but suffered two falls and lost the set 9-7. The Frenchman steadied and closed out the second set 9-7 as Bell tired, finishing the match with Bengnon winning.
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Universal Service
Southampton
Berkney Bell
Meadoy ‘Club
N. X
Jacques Bengnon
Prench Daw
Bell
Ping
Sutt
Trugnon
Tilden Defeats Allison to Reach Final in Tennis Meet
William Tilden defeated Wilmer Allison of Fort Worth to reach the finals of the Meaflow club's intercollegiate tennis tournament. Tilden advanced in a decisive win as others like Lewis White versus Jacques Brogon and George Tatt-Tee versus J Doeg were listed in the day’s results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Tatt-Tee
Chicago
J .Doeg
Santa Monica
Dr. Flecher
Champion Dundee Fights Mitchell at National Eagles Meet
Joe Dundee of Baltimore welterweight champion meets Pinky Mitchell of Milwaukee in a ten round bout at Milwaukee on August 11. The bout, previously arranged in Philadelphia with Dundee winning, is non title and serves as a feature of the Fraternal Order of Eagles convention.
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Milwaukee
Joe Dundee
Baltimore
Pinky Mitchell
Milwaukie
Philadelphia
Dundee
Mitchell
Omers of Eagles
Giants Return Home To Do Or Die
Giants return home for final stand after an 83 victory over the Pirates. McGraw hopes to trim the eight and squeeze into first place, but inconsistency plagues the team. Cubs lead while McCarthy’s men press on. Phils and Braves split a doubleheader with strong hitting. Babe Ruth adds a key early homer as New York’s offense stumbles. Umpire Rowland required police protection after disputed calls. Red Sox six-game streak ends as Athletics win 12-2 in Philadelphia. Cobb and Detroit pitchers dominate Browns games with late defensive support.
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Pirates
Giants
New York
McGraw
Oxehel
Gene Mmargin
Cubs
Reg Kremer
PHILS
Braves
Philadelphia
Herbe Pruett
Smith
Bogen
Fergusen
Yanks
Senators
Bucky
Harris
Babe Rutty
Combs
Anix
Tow Gebriz
Clarette Rowland
Ie Hng
Hortis
Cabledl
Red Sox
Athletics
Welatr
Blackmen
Ty Cobb
Lefty Grove
Detroit
Browns
O' Carroll
Malt Gaston
Attendance Record Sure At Chicago
Chicago weathered frequent ladies' days as attendances soared toward new records. Weekday crowds ranged from 30,000 to 40,000 as President William Veeck praised the initiative, declaring Thursday a ladies day to boost turnout for Cubs games.
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Chigago
Chicago
Fair
Cubs
William Veeck
Felix McKnight Leads In Local Golf Qualifying Round
Felix McKnight shot 83 to lead qualifying in a local newspaper golf event at Brackenridge Park. George Schmitz posted 102, Wally Stemm 103, with Cobelnta 124 and Alburger 117 among others. the Express News notes other competitors and the Sunday deadline for all qualifiers.
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Crick
Istast
Golf Dourney
Harry Symone
Felix McKnight
Light
Felix
Harry Symons
George Schmitz
Brackenridge Park
Express
Wally Stemm
George Coblenta
Oran Alburger
Taras University swimmers enter city meet at San Pedro pool
Seven Taras University swimmers Fred Nagle Pat Frank Lewis Hamby Minot Rectt Sam Frank Ed Cate and Witster Amesie entered the city swim meet to be held August 20 at San Pedro pool. Frank, a San Antonio native, won both the 160 and 220 yard freestyle events at the recent Fort Worth state meet. Naglee is a backstroke specialist entering 50 yards in 24 seconds. Entries close August 19 with H T Hitch at the Y M C A.
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Taras University
San’ Pedro
Fred Nagle
Pat Frank
Lewis Hamby
Minot Rectt
Sam Frank
Ed Cate
Witster Amesie
Longhorn
Fear
Gqnd
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Naglee
South Texas
H. T. Hitch
Lamar Asks $1000 Gets Gate In Steal
Washington reports Bill Lamar, sent by Philadelphia interests, sought $1000 payment but was blocked. Senators reacted as Griffin expressed irritation, leaving Lamar’s procurement unresolved and stirring a political pause.
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Lamar
Washington
Bill Lamar
Philadelphia
Woshington
Griffith
Tunney Denies Short Bout Plans With Dempsey
Gene Tunney rejects rumors of a shortened bout with Jack Dempsey and insists he is ready for the championship distance. In a telephone chat with the writer, the champion says he can handle any distance and is training in Speculator, New York, to present himself best at the appointed moment.
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LNB
Spark
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Linnxbidy
Te Tunney
Speculator
Reckuee
Bowling League Scene and Veto Cast in Wisconsin
Commercial Handicap League action sees the Roemer Paint Company triumphing over Painters and Sid Wilson leading with 170. Other notable performances include Mickarda and Space Light in top pin action. In Madison, Governor Zimmermann vetoes the UW field house bill seeking $300,000 for a new athletic building.
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Koemereint Company
Mickarda
Ligte
Wise
Breuter
Wirh
Richards
Hickey
Hoffman
Warnett
Roemer Paint Company R
Biith
Smith Yee
Thelo
Ak Trewker
Nickson
Bobals
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
University
Fred B. Zimmermag
Protest Filed Against Houston SP Team In State Playoff
Chairman John K. Weber of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation baseball committee announced a protest from Galveston against the Houston Southern Pacific team. The Bay league and Byie & semi pro organization are cited as part of the inquiry as Houston SP recently beat the San Antonio Sunsets to clinch a railroad league lead.
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John K. Weber
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation
Galveston
Houston Southern Pacific
Weber
Houston SP. Cub
San Antonin Sunsets
D Hanis Cancels Floresville Game
Floresville seeks new opponent after D Hanis cancels Sunday matchup with Floresville nine. Call manager at Southwest Utilities Co Floresville to arrange a game. Riediger fanned fourteen as Floresville beat Fort Sam Houston 21 to 4. White caught, Dean pitched.
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D'Hans
Floresville
Antonio
Southwest Utilities Co
Diger
Tripp
Riediger
Fort Sam Houston
Dean
Abi White
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Brugnon Terrific
Allison
Tilden
George Moran
Hertzbergs Opticians
Barney Google
Bui
Onin
Barney
Bi Kyol
Horn Wimsele
Aswan
Nour
Ares
Springfield
Quincy
Bloomington
Peoria
Terre Haute
Evanaville
Danvile
Decatur
International League
Newark
Syracuse
Rochester
Jersey
Buffalo
Toronto
Reading
Oakland
Hollywood
Portland
Los Angeles
Seattle Tz
San Francisco
Missiona
Sacramento
Southland
Nesta
Aoe
Dallas
Dan Broadway
Varsity Swim
Tunney
Davis
Walsh
ELKS
Leagup
Charlie Snyder
Eld
Elyse
Lat
Thomas
Bleh Nowrs
Snyder
Choppers
Beach Dam
Bescn
Beach
Charlie Smelte
Moore
Lamm
Layoase Mn
Ferees
Hangen
Pee
Patais
Miller Va
Lathy
Kosmin
Keep Cool
M. J. Roos CO
Exclusive Chethiers Maverick Building
S. P. Houston
D’hanis
Myers Magazine
Lansing
REO Motor Car Company
Michigan
Reo Motor Car Co., of
Texas
Broadway
Crockett
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