Big Ball Forcing U S Golfers Stirs Debate In 1920s
An article reports the United States Golf Association admitting the planned switch to a larger lighter golf ball next January. It notes manufacturers plan to halt old ball production as supply runs down and discusses broader implications for American players and spectators, highlighting resistance and speculation about motivations and outcomes.
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Davis J. Walsh EL N
Kew
Worelinz
United States
Galt Association
Hall
Une
Prize fight broadcast to air tonight on WONAP
In Chicago August 27 the heavyweights Tully Griffitt and Stanley Marvis will fight in a televised bout expected to mark a new era in prize fighting promotion. Station WONAP will carry the program with Bill May, veteran announcer, describing the action from 8530 ppm.
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Cuicago
Tully Griffitt Stanley Marvis
Wasi
Bill May
Anenouneer
Kenny Links Kan Antonis Opens New Miniature Golf Course
The newest miniature golf course by Kenny Links Kan Antonis opened formally at Tabook and Fredericksburg roads. Officials note it is the best lighted course in the area and it operates with the Elks Club fundraiser events.
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Elks Club Crjbons’ Fund
Kenny
Kan Antonis
Tabook
Fredericksburg
A.rt
van Oeetion
Linst
Explanations Of Barney Commanders And Vessels
The text recounts Commodore Joy Barney as a top naval officer with mastery of two vessels, noting his high rank at a time when the U S Navy retained a single vessel. It references biographies and a laborious experiment defining snail pace, and invites readers to write for questions about “The or Not” cartoons.
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Deshayes
Hag
Amateurs Box for Right To Make Ft Worth Trip
Amateurs compete for a chance to travel to Ft Worth as local fighters face off in a semi final and final rounds. Notable names include Bayes Warren Anmone and Jensa Marlandale Bailes in a field of hopefuls. The event outlines matchups and dates leading to a decisive bout on February 14 with winners advancing to represent their club at the Ft Worth event.
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Ft. Worth
Bayes Warren
Meneg
Ms Fateh
Serays Tyik Sauuiees
Siete Feornma
Mike Weneera
Ritey Lava
Wukard
Han Anno Agdihae
Regura Pauld
Dullay
Star Gazing by Anseelated Wrens Al Bhiowens
Fragmentary item mentions a group of names and a schedule around 2 and 4 with references to an event at a hall, a sobel hallahan, and local figures. Readable details are limited and unclear.
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Warbington
Sagany Morales
Rockne’s Aim Amid Sing Sing Coaching Confusion
Murky OCR text suggests a football coach, possibly Rockne, linked to Sing Sing and a luncheon, with references to coaching goals and a lingering absence. Specific names, places, or dates are unclear, but the note hints at coaching discussions tied to a formal event and athletic context.
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Cincard
Kinule Rockne
Notecame
Joh
Sinz
Alurors
Vicka Orre
Women Stars Clash Early In Kans City Golf Match
In Kansas City on August 27, defending champion Mrs. O. Hill of Kansas City faced Mrs. Melsin Jones of Chicago in the weekly event of the women’s western medal play. Hill qualified with 75, Jones shot 4, and Mil won her first match 4 and 5. Several other matches involving top players from Los Angeles and Chicago were scheduled, highlighting a field of strong competitors in this tense tournament round.
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Kansas City
Jonen
Mra
Mil
Jone
Mixa Firfen Seagson
Tos Angeles
Wo Tyson
Kansas
Ith
Maires Lifnr
Toa Angeles
Mivy Keng Nelson
Chicago
Mina Virginia van Wie
Jaeml Mm
Geren
Ft Angeles
Cheatham to Coach Beeville High Teams
Cheatham, former Bracken high school and University of Texas athletic figure, is named to coach Beeville High School teams and oversee athletic and culture activities for the coming term starting September 35 as announced by superintendent W. E. Madderson.
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Cheatham
Beeville High
Aie Cheatham
Brackend High School and University
Teras Athletic Ofsr
Anather San Antonian
A! Athletic
Bearstle High Arriool
W. E. Madderso
Chen
Lehr Ball Nine Ready for Laredo Sunday
The Dave Lene nail club prepares for a double header in Laredo Sunday. All players are refueled and in touch with manager John Ackermann as they plan a pre trip meeting at Ackermann’s home, 2115 Durango, Friday night.
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Dave Lene Nail Club
John Ackermanner
Poesthic
Laredo
Antelook
Ackermann
Durango Alreey
272 Swimmers In Race for Big Purse
Toronto August 27 The annual Canadian National exhibition swimming marathon in Lake Ontario drew 272 entrants with prize money totaling 15000 to the top finishers The only woman entrant Ann Priestice Menolt of Miami led a field that included Bert Leslie Chicago and Mex Nevis Toronto Several swimmers were injured by kicks during the chaotic start as Frankie Pritchard Buffalo led early The United States supplied many competitors and classics like Clarence At Nopman and Roland Terbtmejer were cited among the notable locals George Young of Toronto was Canada's best hope for a strong finish
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Toronto
Ontario
Ann Priestice Menolt
Mimai
Iles Guirds
Michael Hambourg
Bliss
Hambourg
Frankie Pritchard
Buffaloon
Bert Leslie
Chicago
Leslie Chapman
London
Mex Nevis
Aus
Lake Ontario
United States
Bil Keating
New York
Itara and Stripes
Clarence At
Nopman
Roze
Marvin Nelsot
Fort Town
George Blagien
Plorifas
Lyle Hubbard
Ohio
John McMahan
New Taunlon
Connecticut
Roland Terbtmejer
Ann Peller Renait
Miami
Ernst Vierkortter
Keating
Canada
Benes
George Young
Vitela Triumphs In Turaday Night Wrestling Bout
Topeka’s Ken Marshall loses to Vitela of Mexico in a four minute fall. Vitela uses jiu jitsu to pin Marshall and finish with a flying scissors. Tuls on defeats Walter Klaerner in the semi final with a bear hug and body pin in 17 minutes. Klaerner later backs Charlie Eastman. Leotard Finewe defeats Cowhey Munaten, Hage wins in one minute, Sailor Kling beats Charles Musre, Eddie Kettler referee.
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Will Ftnhemian
Ken Marshall
Topeka
Kan
Garrett
Elever
Dan
Vitela
Mexico
Fafa
Davis Smith
Carl
Witels
Vittly
Marshall
Whic
Yileln
Hobla
Harry ‘Tilson
Walter’ Klaerner
Tate
Klaerner Nubber
Charlie Eastman
Tulson
Ani Boty
Leotard Finewe
Hage
Sailor Kling
Charles T M Musre
Talad
Eddie Kettler
Death writes 30 for Smyth
Joe Smyth, a young San Antonio sports writer, died Wednesday morning at his brother’s home after a brief illness. He covered wrestling and football, attended Brackenridge High, and was well known among Mercury staff. Survived by his sister Mrs Yeager and brothers Ed, Frank, and Roger Smyth. funeral services at Christ Church.
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Tighi
Benyy Hearta
Death
Menspiper-Tan
Joe Ac Smyth
Jon
Hie
Bir
A. H. Xen Retz
San Antonio
Miescury
Joe
Brackenridge High School
Hewiles
Yeager
Surricbre Sre
Sirs
Vonterse
Los Angeles
Frank Smyth
Los Angelte
Hoger Smyth
Seatne
Sutera
Noes
Redhot Race in Hill Loop in Texas League
Frederickburg defeats Kerrville 13 2 in EMM Country league Mag race as Llano wins 16 6 against Sz non. Boerne 14 0 over Comtart in a 23rd of 26 games in Hill Country league standings. Frederickaburg leads with .727, Llane .714, Boerne 16, Kerrville 981, Comfort 363, Maron 182. Tennis at Abilene features Central West Verna tournament with netters attending Friday and Saturday.
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Fredericksburg
Texas
Ayr
ST —Predurichyburg
Kerrville
Llano
Whso
Sznon
Celtarties
Myler
Boerne
Momiam
Pamee
Tra
Aerond Lu
Beguin
Kouth
San Antonio
Southwest
Frederickaburg
Liane
Comfort
Maron
Abilene Abigene
Netlera
Atnte
Tov
Kellys Fliers Rally To Win In Eleventh
The Kellys Fliers clinched an el11th inning victory in a San Antonio championship game at Leagues Park. Lefty Goodvin pushed the winning run while Johnson hurled until the ninth, with Myers and Michaels contributing in defense and offense as the lineup rallied for the win.
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Kelly's Fliers
Filma
San Antonio
Grhen Ther Noand
Pita Arts Brigade
Fort Houston
Zip" Stvder
Larker
Fairet
OM F Kramer
Sullivan
Tosle
Wather
MrKennes
Elarred
Man
Holmes
Preehts Myler
Michaels
Drabba
Johnaous
Varker
Williams
Sharkey's Manager In Bad At Rhode Island Boxing Board
Ver-dabony Muckley, manager of Sharkey, faced Rhode Island Boxing Commission charges for rowdy tactics and abusive conduct at the Callahan Filler bout. Buckley attacked the referee and commission at Tiverton after Fuller won, prompting a near riot among Callahan followers in the stands.
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Provinence
Dabony Muckley
Dack Sharkey
Rhode Ieland Kiiin Auhlefle
Atdy Calleghan-Sammy -Fillar
Tiverton
Buckles
Callahan
Hhe Boxing Commission
Fuller
Boxlite Commission
Buckley
Fir Jahan
Rhode
National Boxing Saxqclation
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