Americans Beat Germans In Davis Cup Doubles To Lead
At Roland Garros Paris on July 23 the American doubles pair Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn defeated Germany’s Daniel Prenn and Gottfried von Cramm in straight sets to move the U S ahead two matches to one. The match lasted 40 minutes and showcased the Americans’ superior net play sealing a 6 8 6 4 6 1 victory.
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Prenn
Roland Garros Stadium
Paris
Wilmer Allison
John van Ryn
United States
Teuton
Daniel Preno
Gotfried von Cramm
Yetern
France
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Aliso
van Ayn
von Oramm
Babe Out For Golf Title In Olympic Aim
Los Angeles July 23. Midred Babe Bilirikson, 19, from Texas, vows to win three events at the Olympic games for her uncle Sinmael. She has ten prior attempts and claims she could win discus if allowed. She lists javelin, high jump, and hurdles as potential events after a Chicago track meet where she won five national titles.
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Babe Bilirikson
Sinmael
Eld
Ole Titte
Nian Honal
Chicago
Preacher Loses On Mat In Charity Bout
In Hingham Massachusetts a charity wrestling match ended with Rev. Les K. Santerria, pastor of the Congregational church, losing to Lee Wyckoff. Santerria, 180 pounds, was tossed into the orchestra seats and Wyckoff, 220 pounds, crawled back to win with a double arm throw.
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Olympic pug field cut 10 in San Francisco trials
San Francisco July 23 boxing trials narrow Olympic team contenders. Sixty-eight fighters from 38 AAU champions and intercollegiate titleholders enter rounds to comprise the national squad for the upcoming Olympic games. Semi final pairings to be drawn today as a vast field is reduced.
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San Francisco Examiner
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Brooklyn
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New Orlean
Nat Bor
Fall River
Mass. A. A. U
James McCarron
Somerville
Mass
Norbert Meehan
David Kirsenenman
Lodi
Gallf
Charles Craval
Unlinton
Bob Sawyer
Buffalo
N. Y
Andrew Bozzana
Gid
Edward
Doglass Hill
Tulane University
Francis Crinkley
U. S. Navy
Anapolis
Frank Connelly
Fresno
Tate
Pirates Win Streak Tops Cubs as Pirates Lead NL
The Pittsburgh Pirates have climbed in the National League standings, winning seven of nine against the Chicago Cubs, and holding a three and a half game edge. Philadelphia’s Phillies also beat the Cubs twice in eleven meetings, aiding the Pirates’ strong push toward the pennant. Steve Swetonic notched his eleventh victory as the Pirates defeated Chicago 3 to 1 in Pittsburgh. The Athletics topped Washington 6 to 4 behind Mickey Cochrane’s power, while Brooklyn fell 9 to 5 to Philadelphia in the American League.
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Pirates
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Phillies
Jeaders
George Gibson
Cubs
Pittsburgh
Steve Swetonic
Brooklyn
Mickey Cochrane
Athletics
Washington
Moody to Decide on American Championships Participation
Paris reports Mrs Helen Wills Moody awaits word from the United States Lawn Tennis Association before deciding whether to compete in the American championships next month. She sent a cable outlining her stance but withheld details. The status hinges on the association’s reply to her message.
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United States Lawn Tennis Association
Essociation
Tennis Association
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Europe
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McClune
Lottie
Pete
Fate
Blondie
Article Shop
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Lablie
Pate
Gert
Lottie Callahan
Treenational Film Service Co, Inc
Doughboys Edged by Caissons in Army League Tilt
The Twenty-third Infantry Doughboys lost 3 to 3 to the Second Field Artillery Caissons at Fort Sam Houston in a pitched Army league game. Zip Myler pitched well for the Caissons, Tillie Griffith led the Caissons with key hits, and both teams showed sharp defense. The defeat narrows the Doughboys’ lead to one game atop the standings with a rematch anticipated later in the season.
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Fort Sam Houston
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Tillie” Griffith
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Problems at Olympics Challenge Los Angeles Games
The July events at the tenth Olympics raise issues of amateur status for Parvo Nurmi and Percy Williams readiness to defend titles. The American Olympic Committee faces funding shortfalls with only a fraction of 350000 dollars raised as Brazil arrives with coffee cargo causing customs delays. Officials debate authority to suspend athletes while awaiting July 28 meeting of the IAAF.
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Finland
Parvo Nurmi
Percy Willams
International Amateur Athletic Federation
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Whetter
Avery Brundage
American Olympic Committee
United States
Brazil
Crashing Olympic Gates Not So Easy for Menke
Los Angeles July 23. William M Crealbaum publicity chief of the Olympic committee explains access controls at the village gate. Reporter William Menke, with Bingham, observes the vast Olympic village of 188 acres housing nearly 500 frame bungalows, 40 nations represented, and multiple kitchens to serve home style meals for athletes.
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Frank Gln
Los Angeles
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William M. Crealbaum
Selah
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BI Byrne
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Hugh
Kingsley
Bingham
YANKEES WEAR IN WEIGHT EVENTS AT OLYMPICS
Alan Gould reports from Los Angeles on the U S chances in three weight events at the Olympic track program. Leo Sexton and John Anderson lead shot put and discus for New York Athletic Club members, while Frank Conner eyes hammer throw glory as O Callaghan of Ireland sits ahead of him.
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Georgetown
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Germany
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Franz Douday
John Anderson
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Anderson
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Pal
O'Callaghan
Ireland
Conner
Buffs Clash With Bell Taxi In Sunday Showdown
San Antonio Buffs tackle the Bell Taxi team, winner of the Hispano league, Sunday afternoon on the field.
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BUFFS
San Antonio
Leaders in belated Pres win and NL highlights
National League notes with belated leader previews. Phillies players Hurd and Waner appear in batting and fielding mentions. American League batting leaders list includes Foxx and Foxx’s teammates. Multiple team references mark a busy box score page with names such as P, Pirates, Browns, Athletics, and Giants.
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Yankee
Cowboys Down Redwings 10-2 at San Petra Park
Gene Song's Cowboys upset league leaders the Redwings 10 to 2 at San Petra Park Friday afternoon. Gabriel and Gonzales led the attack with two home runs and a mix of singles and extra hits. Buddy Hickman credited with the win for the Cowboys.
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Cowboys
National Redwings
San Petra Park
Gabriel and
Gonzales
Buddy" Hickman
Cawlinys
U S Lays Off Nurmi Matter
In Los Angeles on July 23 Avery Brundage president of the American Athletic union stated the United States will not vote to bar Paavo Nurmi from the Olympic games. He said eligibility determinations rest with Finland for non American athletes and with American committees for American athletes.
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Los Angeles
United States
Paavo Nurgd
Avery Brunedage
American Amateur Athletic Union
Brundage
Finland
Mendolia Barbers to Play Twin Bill Sunday
Mendolia Barbers will play an 8 game double header Sunday starting with the Franklin Square Tigers in the morning at Lionsfield No 1 followed by a second game against the Black Caps in the afternoon at Polo Field No 2.
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