American Dominates 400 Metres Final at Stockholm Games
On the eighth day of the Stockholm Olympics the final 400 metres heat featured American sprinters Meredith Reidpath Haff and Lindberg against Hans Braun of Germany. American wins included Kelly in the 110 metres hurdles and Gutterson setting a new Olympic long jump mark. The decathlon and discus events progress with injuries and disputes noted amid overall sportsmanship.
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Stockholm
Hans Braun
Germany
James E. Meredith
Mercersberg Academy
Charles R. Reidpath
Syracuse University
Harold B. Haff
University of Michigan
Edward F. Lindberg
Chicago
A. A
Fred W. Kelly
University of South Carolina
Wendell
Hawkins
United States
Albert L. Gutterson
University of Vermont
New Oklahoma Hope in New York Debut
A new “white hope” from Oklahoma, Jess Willard, arrives for a New York debut next month. He stands 6 feet 6 inches tall, weighs over 240 pounds, and can run 100 yards in 11 seconds, signaling strong fighting potential as he challenges all competitors.
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Hope
New York
Oklahoma
Jess Willard
Baseball Results from the American League
Yesterday's American League scores show New York defeated St. Louis 4 to 1 and Washington beat Cleveland 2 to 1. Boston won 4 to 1 over Detroit, while Philadelphia lost 4 to 2 to Chicago. Matchups list Chicago at Washington and St. Louis at New York with Detroit at Boston and Cleveland at Philadelphia.
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St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Chicago
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St Louis
National League Yesterday's Results
Pittsburg beat Brooklyn 8 to 0. Chicago defeated Boston 4 to 2. Philadelphia won 6 to 4 over Cincinnati. New York and St Louis rained out. Today Boston visits Chicago, Brooklyn goes to Pittsburg, New York visits St Louis, Philadelphia travels to Cincinnati.
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Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New York-St. Louis
New York
St. Louis
Motor boats race in Southampton select three for America
Three motor boats competed in elimination trials at Southampton to choose British entrants for the August 31 international trophy race in the United States. Maple Leaf IV sailed 33 nautical miles in 79 minutes, Mona in 1 hour 1 minute 46 seconds, and Milmar in 1 hour 4 minutes 33 seconds. Three boats will be sent to America.
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Eng
United States
Mackey Edgar
Maple Leaf IV
Marquis of Anglesey
Mona
Norman Neill
Milmar
America
Unclear Scoreline From Reduced Reported Scores
Partial game results from Nashville and Memphis show Birmingham leading Nashville 3 0 and Montgomery beating Memphis 9 1. Chattanooga and Mobile 0 2 show another incomplete line with New Orleans Atlanta rain noted.
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Birmingham
Memphis
Montgomery
Chattanooga
Mobile
New Orleans
Atlanta
Frank Bros. Baseball Seeks Opponent for Tomorrow Game
The Frank Bros. team seeks a fast local club for a tomorrow afternoon game. Arrangements can be made by calling Manager Gittinger at new telephone 251.
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Frank Bros
Gittinger
Brenham Team Defeats Giddings 6 to 2 in Park Game
Brenham defeats Giddings 6 to 2 in a Thursday afternoon baseball game at Fireman's Park Brenham Texas. Special to The Light reports Brenham nine showed strong hitting and solid defense to secure the win.
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Brenham
Tex
Fireman's Park
Giddings
Ayres' Hit Wins for Broncos in Beaumont Showdown
In Beaumont Texas Ayres belted a ninth inning homer to push San Antonio to a 6 3 win after tying the game on Holtz miscue and Midkiff two base hit. Ayres drove in two runners to put the visitors ahead and defeat Beaumont in a tightly played game at the local diamond.
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San Antonio
Holtz
Betts
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Edmiston
O’brien
Bohemian Catholic Sokels to Host Third Texas Meeting
The Bohemian Catholic Sokels athletic clubs plan a three day Texas gathering in Taylor from July 22 to 24. Events include mass, athletic contests with 80 competitors, a grand procession, dinner, a tournament, speeches, a grand ball, and a local club ceremony with officers Joe Janasec A V Jakubik John Pavlik and Louis Kocourek.
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Tex
Sokels
Texas
Gray's Hall
Taylor Fair Grounds
Gray’s Hall
Fair Grounds
Joe
Janasec
A. V. Jakubik
John Pavlik
Secre
Louis Kocourek
Evans Scores Marvelous 68 At Chicago Golf Club
Charles E. Chick Evans Jr., amateur golf great, posted a 68 at Chicago Golf Club Wheaton beating W J Travis’s record by one stroke. The course’s severe test makes Evans score seem extraordinary as the amateur championship nears with San Antonio entrant Robert Kampmann from the Country Club.
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Charles E
Chick’) Evans, Jr
Chicago Golf Club
W. J. Travis
Travis
Wheaton
Young Evans
United States
San Antonio
Robert Kampmann
Galveston Wins Narrow Pitchers Battle Over Houston
Foster of Houston and Moore of the locals dueled in Galveston as the Pirates beat Houston 2 to 1. Moore pitched well for Galveston and Newnam Whiteman drove in the decisive run with a fifth inning two bagger and subsequent hits.
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Tex
Foster
Houston
Moore
Lyveston
Buffaloes
Newnam
Whiteman
Alexander
Reynolds
Howell
Teams Split Doubleheader In Waco Texas
Waco and Fort Worth each won one game in a July 12 doubleheader. Fort Worth took the first 2 to 1 as Waco stranded bases loaded late. Waco bounced back with a 4 to 0 win, aided by five seventh inning hits. Umpire was McKee.
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Tex
Fort Worth
Taft
Carson
Perritt
Kitchens
McKee
R. H. E. PE. Ates
Jost and
Reilly
Maple
Darringer
Trials for Gordon Cup in RHEIMS France
Elimination trials to select France's representatives for the Gordon Bennett international aviation cup contest at Chicago next September were held. M Provost won in a monoplane with an average speed of 160 kmh while M Frey finished second at 144 kmh.
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France
Chicago
M. Provost
M. Frey
Runge Drops Final Game of Series to Nixon
Runge defeated 3 to 1 by Nixon in the final game of the series. Runge pitchers Davenport and Woods faced Nixon’s Palm and Hinton. The loss marks Runge's fourth defeat in twenty-five games this season.
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Tex
Nixon Ball
Davenport
Woods
Nixon
Palm
Hinton
Bastrop Drives Off Smithville in 7-1 Victory
Bastrop won a third straight game defeating Smithville 7 to 1 at Bastrop. Smithville had 3 hits while Bastrop collected 12. Battery notes list Smithville Utzman Metz and Bastrop Robinson Wetzell. Umpire was Oliver.
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Bastrop
Woodmen of the World Baseball Team Meet Tonight
The Woodmen of the World baseball team will hold a meeting at 120 1-2 West Commerce street tonight. All players are urged to attend this important gathering.
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Woodmen of the World
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Commerce Street
Flynn Johnson Fight Spurs Rowdy Las Vegas Wagers
Tactics in Las Vegas show the crowd and bettors railing against Johnson and Flynn. Critics blame overconfidence and foul play for Johnson's struggles while Flynn's ring conduct earns censure and GIFed bets. Observers doubt Johnson’s future opponents and training habits.
Highlanders May Trade Chase to White Sox
Rumors whirl that Hal Chase former Yankee first baseman and ex manager may be dealt to the Chicago Americans. Pres Comiskey reportedly offers Rollie Zieder plus cash and a pitcher for Chase as Chase struggles this season. President Johnson visits New York with Comiskey to learn what ails the Highlanders and considers league remedies.
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Hal Chase
Chicago Americans
Comiskey
Rollie Zieder
Chase
Sterrett
Princeton
Johnson
White Sox
Highlanders
Dallas Defeats Austin In Tight 5-1 Baseball Win
Dallas out hit and outfielded Austin to win a close game 5 to 1 in Austin. Taylor weakened in the ninth allowing Dallas to score three runs after two outs. Batteries: Austin Taylor Hinnger. Dallas Bader Gibson. Umpire Van Sickle.
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Tex
Dallas
Taylor
Hininger
Bader
Gibson
van Sickle
Brown Accepts Canada Challenger In Middleweight Feud
Thompson Hague, Pet Brown's manager, mails a reply to Frank Ladue of Hamilton Ontario, who claims Canada’s champion middleweight status. Brown accepts the challenge if Ladue makes 170 pounds, posting a purse equal to Ladue’s offer of 500 or 1000 dollars, with Brown matching the amount.
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Taylor
Tex
Thompson Hague
Pet Brown
Frank Ladue
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
Texas
Ladue
Travis and Gardner in Taconic Cup final at Ekwanek Club
Walter J. Travis of Garden City and Cc. H. Gardner of Agawam Hunt reach the final round of the July Taconic cup golf tournament at Ekwanek Country club in Manchester Vermont. Travis eliminated George H. Crocker and B. C. Longley, while Gardner beat F. A. Martin of Ekwanek to earn his place.
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Walter J. Travis
Garden City
Cc. H. Gardner
Agawam Hunt Club
Ekwanek Country Club
Travis
George H. Crocker
B. C. Longley
Gardner
F. A. Martin
Ekwanck
Wolgast Suffers Left Hand Breaks After Vernon Fight
Ex rays show Ad Wolgast’s left hand broken in three places during the July 4 bout with Joe Rivers in Vernon. The champion has experienced considerable pain since the fight as doctors assess the damage.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ad Wolgast
Joe Rivers
Vernon
Wolgast
Race Meet Set for Caldwell County Fair July 24
Lockhart Texas July 13 A race meet for July 24 has been prepared by the Caldwell County Fair association directors. The track at the old fair grounds will be used. Cash premiums have been allowed.
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Lockhart
Tex
Caldwell County Fair Association
Johnson weighs in on Palzer Langford and the heavyweight era
Johnson criticizes Al Palzer as not ripe for championship and predicts the Big Four heavies will be colored men: Langford Jeannette Johnson McVea. He notes his failed Wells match in England and rates Jeannette as the best among Palzer and rivals.
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N. M
Jim Flynn
Jack Johnson
Johnson
San Francisco
Australia
Langford
al Palzer
Palzer
Paleer
Townt
Jeannette
McVea
Bombardier Wells
Wells
England
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